Sawa Sushi

This restaurant is a beautiful secret. No walk ins allowed. You have to text his cell phone to get a reservation, that's the only way to go.The fish is flown in fresh from Japan almost every day. So what you eat is maybe 24 hours old.The dishes are delightful, unexpected combinations of flavor. The sauces are wild, wonderful flavors made from potions and concoctions you'd never think of. Ask him about everything you'll eat. He'll tell you the story of the fish, the sauces, and anything else.The fish portions are massive. Tombo, bluefin, octopus, and uni so fresh that it tastes like air.If you're into sake, he has an unbelievable collection--some of them are so exclusive that you can't get them from anyone else in the USA. And the stories...Steve is a fantastic character. His life has been an adventure. Getting to spend time with him is a massive part of the experience of dining there. This restaurant isn't inexpensive by any measure, but unlike most very expensive restaurants, you'll actually leave FULL.I can't recommend Sawa enough.

NOT RECOMMEND. DO NOT COME HERE. Celebrated my birthday there 10 years ago and met the most obnoxious sushi chef. He would not allow photos, and rudely told anyone who did not make reservations to be ready to "pay house mortgage" for omakase or go elsewhere for sushi rolls - when the restaurant was all empty besides the theee of us?!?! The owner took pride to have served some celebrities and other frequent customers. Any newcomers are not welcomed. Also, there was no price or menu for omakase. We ended up paying an arm and a leg for poor service and mediocre food. This place is a joke with a chef that has ego problems.

An EXPERIENCE, is the best way to describe it, for the lack of better words for WOW. It is not just the food, which was amazing, fresh and from the motherland. But the full environment, quiet without the hustle and bustle that most sushi places have people running all over the place; SAWA is SERENE! Reservation only and the owner Steve is a wonderful Host.

Omg i cried on Valentines Day bc my bf booked this place for our dinner.Omakases are my fav dining experience and sparse bc they r pricey. So i hadnt had one for awhile and was so excited he booked an omakase. I was unsure bc of some neg reviews. And i like rice with my raw fish so i was wondering if it would be an experience i would enjoy. We arrived late bc bf got off work late, i had called earlier to inform him. We questioned whether we were booked and had each couple confirm thru their phone number. The reservation process is all manual thru text. Already i was not feeling good. The restaurant does not have a nice ambience. It wad freeeeezing cold inside. The chairs were not comfortable. I was all dressed up and felt for nothing ambience wise. The plates have no rice which i expected and it did not feel good in my stomach eating raw cold fish each plate with too much sauces also acidic. My stomach did not feel rested and he had no hot tea either bc he said his gas is broken. I only had one or two bites of 3 of the plates. I only liked the wasabi rice crackers on one plate for some carbs. Opted out on Uni cos he prob charges hella more for that. Prob not worth it.He knew i was not pleased but bf asked for a box to go for all the fish i didnt eat. Automatic 18% grat included and was $430 for both of us.Ridiculous and the nerve.

Sawa is always a joy to enjoy and his 30+ years of being open shines through. This is the best sashimi you will have in the south bay. Highest quality of fish (flown in from Japan), and his home made (from scratch) are a perfect complement to his fish. Sake lovers will find sake you can only get in Japan.

If you are a lover of sashimi, this Sashimi Omakase restaurant is highly recommended!The owner is a knowledgeable and interesting guy who mentioned that his restaurant is invested by NVIDIA's CEO Jenson Huang. Later, it was discovered that NVIDIA's videos can also be found on the restaurant's website. Thanks to the recommendations from some tech celebrities, various well-known figures in the industry often visit the restaurant, even including the CEO of my company. So, there is a chance that you might meet some big names while dining there! The vibe is very chill The cuisine is mainly centered around sashimi and sauce, without any main courses, making it a paradise for carb-free enthusiasts! The sashimi is incredibly fresh, using high-quality ingredients. The chef will serve you what he thinks is best, with a total of 6 courses, each with its own unique characteristics and generous portion size. The sauces are also specially made, including Hokkaido scallops, salmon, salmon roe, tuna, sea bream, clam, sweet shrimp, and mochi ice cream for dessert. You will definitely feel full but not heavy, as there are no carbs in the dishes.

This is a fake chef he don't serve rice because he is lazy. Sushi is about the rice too. He should've named his restaurant Sawa Sashimi but this fool yells at his clients when they ask for anything. Truly a rip off of a restaurant and the prices are fraud. You guys should check out Rantei in Sunnyvale if you don't want a fraudster ripping you guys off. Fake ass chef. In Japan if you go to an Omakase place it's warm and welcoming and cheaper than what this fake chef serves. And Omakase in Japan doesn't just serve sashimi only. I rather spend my money where it's more worth what I'm paying for.

The food there is not a kosher or halal for Muslims community. And The service is okay.

The foood there was not a kosher or halaal for Muslims community over all. . . . .

The food there is not a kosher or halal for Muslims and Arabs. The service and the ambiance are okay. . .