Sasa

4.4

2221 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

17 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Healthy

Sasa is a Japanese inspired restaurant in Walnut Creek. Izakaya Restaurants are traditional small plate restaurants where friends go to have a drink and unwind after a long day. Situated in the historic 100 year old building that for many years housed the Walnut Creek Meat Market, this architectural jewel has been transformed into a ambiance that wows and invites guests to stay and enjoy the dining experience at SASA. Chef Philip Yang prepare Japanese influenced dishes from around the world. The staff welcomes you into their house and offers up comfort, hospitality and fun. The restaurant includes a full bar with a large Sake selection, outdoor patio, sushi bar and a commitment to fresh local seasonal faire.

*Note: Personal wines welcome, a $20 corkage fee will apply per bottle. Dessert plating fee of $2.50 per person for outside desserts. Please note Sasa has patio seating that is enclosed and heated.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
Hours of Operation
Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(925) 546-5323
Website
http://www.sasawc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Philip Yang
Catering
Sasa Restaurant combines seasonal menu selections, flawless service, and attentive planning to create a truly memorable event. From business luncheons to stunning weddings and formal events, we offer the inspiration, attention to detail, and culinary creativity that will make your moment shine. Planning an event doesn’t need to be stressful. Let us help. Our Event Coordinator, Naraa at catering@sasawc.com, will help with all the details that make this day special.

Location
1432 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Area
Walnut Creek
Cross Street
Cypress
Parking details
Two Blocks away on Main St. Broadway Point Garage @ the Bank of America has free 3 hour parking. Broadway Parking Garage on Broadway has plenty of parking and is . $1.25 per hour.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Tuna Parfait*US$24.00
crispy rice cake / avocado / crème fraiche / tobiko
Citrus Hamachi*US$22.00
pink peppercorn / shiso / citrus dressing
Seared Albacore*US$24.00
jalapeno / cucumber / red onion / crispy garlic / truffle ponzu
Sashimi Omakase*US$35.00
chef's freshest selection of six varieties
Chirashi Bowl*US$37.00
assortment of fresh sashimi / sushi rice / furikake

Nigiri

Amaebi*
canadian sweet shrimp
- 2pcUS$16.00
Bano Ika*
squid
- 2pcUS$7.00
Ebi
pacific blue prawn
- 2pcUS$8.00
Hamachi*
japanese yellowtail
- 2pcUS$13.00
Hotate*
hokkaido scallop
- 2pcUS$12.00
Ikura*
alaskan salmon roe
- 2pcUS$10.00
Inari
tofu
- 2pcUS$7.00
Maguro*
yellow fin tuna
- 2pcUS$13.00
Piri-Kara Hotate*
spicy scallops
- 2pcUS$14.00
Saba*
mackerel
- 2pcUS$8.00
Sake*
cured scottish salmon
- 2pcUS$12.00
Shiro Maguro*
albacore tuna
- 2pcUS$11.00
Ninniku Shiro*
garlic albacore tuna
- 2pcUS$12.00
Tai*
red snapper
- 2pcUS$13.00
Tako
octopus
- 2pcUS$10.00
Tamago
organic sweet omelet
- 2pcUS$8.00
Tobiko*
flying fish roe
- 2pcUS$10.00
Unagi
grilled fresh water eel
- 2pcUS$12.00

Sashimi

Hamachi*
japanese yellowtail
- 3pcUS$19.00
- 5pcUS$28.00
- 7pcUS$35.00
Hotate*
hokkaido scallop
- 3pcUS$17.00
- 5pcUS$25.00
- 7pcUS$32.00
Maguro*
yellow fin tuna
- 3pcUS$19.00
- 5pcUS$28.00
- 7pcUS$35.00
Saba*
mackerel
- 3pcUS$17.00
- 5pcUS$25.00
- 7pcUS$32.00
Sake*
cured scottish salmon
- 3pcUS$17.00
- 5pcUS$25.00
- 7pcUS$32.00
Shiro Maguro*
albacore tuna
- 3pcUS$17.00
- 5pcUS$25.00
- 7pcUS$32.00
Ninniku Shiro*
garlic albacore tuna
- 3pcUS$18.00
- 5pcUS$26.00
- 7pcUS$33.00
Tai*
red snapper
- 3pcUS$19.00
- 5pcUS$28.00
- 7pcUS$35.00

Farmer's Market

Cauliflower TempuraUS$15.00
matcha parmesan / lemon aioli
Field GreensUS$12.00
carrots / onion / cucumber/ cherry tomatoes / ginger vinaigrette
Agedashi TofuUS$15.00
shimeji mushrooms / katsuo / negi / umami soy
EggplantUS$15.00
lightly fried / honey miso glaze / sweet onions / negi
Kale SaladUS$14.00
sonoma goat cheese / apples / candied walnuts / cranberries / umeboshi dressing

Robatayaki

(2 Skewers Per) $12

Beef*
sesame-garlic soy / zukemono
Chicken Meatballs
teriyaki / sesame
Chicken Negi
salt or teriyaki
Pork Belly
togarashi

Fish Market

Dumplings (5)US$21.00
shrimp / bay scallops / onion / spinach / spicy ponzu
Miso Black CodUS$37.00
zukemono / lemon
Tempura Shrimp Lettuce Wraps (3)US$24.00
candied walnuts / sesame / honey miso aioli
Roasted Scottish Salmon*US$25.00
garlic spinach / harissa

Meat Market

RibletsUS$24.00
garlic soy glaze / goma / negi
Lamb Chops* (3)US$37.00
garlic chili marinade / zukemono
Duck Buns (3)US$26.00
steamed buns / negi / pickled onion / hoisin
Steak*US$33.00
flat iron / sizzling stone / garlic spinach / ponzu
Kara-AgeUS$18.00
popcorn chicken / basil / lemon aioli
Braised Beef Short RibUS$32.00
wasabi potato puree / carrots / pearl onions / umami jus

Sides

Garlic EdamameUS$9.00
garlic herb oil / sea salt
Grilled Rice BallsUS$9.00
soy glaze / zukemono
Garlic RiceUS$7.00
garlic oil / crispy garlic

Maki Mono (Roll)

Avo-KyuUS$8.00
avocado / cucumber / sesame seeds
CaliforniaUS$12.00
snow crab / avocado / sesame seeds
Dragon*US$25.00
tempura shrimp / crab / unagi / avocado / tobiko
Farmer's VegetableUS$9.00
season's best vegetables
Geisha*US$26.00
hamachi / tuna / shrimp / negi / spicy cucumber relish
Hokkaido*US$24.00
salmon / scallop / crab / cucumber / tobiko / spicy sauce / chili thread
N. Main*US$24.00
albacore / crab / tempura shrimp / negi / furikake / spicy sauce
Rainbow*US$26.00
crab / avocado / freshest fish
Rock-N-Roll*US$13.00
unagi / avocado / tobiko
Salmon Melt*US$25.00
crab / avocado / negi / parmesan aioli / sasa sauce
Sasa*US$25.00
seasoned tuna / tempura shrimp / avocado / negi
Spicy Tuna*US$16.00
yellow fin tuna / greens / cucumber / garlic chili
SpiderUS$15.00
soft shell crab / furikake / avocado / greens
Walnut Creek*US$25.00
soft shell crab / salmon / tuna / tobiko / furikake / negi

What 2,221 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

East Bay
Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Discover Sasa, a gem nestled in Walnut Creek offering "fabulous food and impeccable service." Known for its serene atmosphere with greenery and fountains, Sasa ensures an "excellent dining experience" with beautifully plated dishes. While some service aspects vary, the sushi and creative rolls consistently shine, making it a must-visit.

2,221 Reviews

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Anita
VIP
San Francisco
114 reviews
3.0
114 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
It made me sad to see my favorite restaurant was not the same. It’s been sold recently and the fabulous chef has apparently left because the food was not the same quality. The agedashi tofu was bland had no taste. The portions have shrunk they use paper napkins instead of cloth. Our server tried hard but the wait for drinks was long and he seemed to be managing many tables. Server shortages? I’m sad to see this happen to one of our favorite restaurants
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Alex
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service, a bit on the pricey side, but on par with other restaurants. One critique is that the music playing was very loud, hard to have conversation with table mate. Would love to have music turned down just a bit. Otherwise, very happy. First time going there, will go back!
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Andrew
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good came out within 10 minutes definitely recommend this place
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Craig
VIP
San Francisco
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place all round. Never had bad experiences.
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Carissa
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, fresh, and unique sushi. The Hokkaido and Salmon Melt rolls were amazing.
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John and Ariele
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service is almost always inconsistent but quality of the food is superb and ambiance is great! Lamb chops are out of this world good.
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Jessica
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I made a reservation weeks early and noted that it was a date. Fast forward to arrival, they seated us just like we were walk-ins and sat us at the back of the restaurant next to the bathroom and the kitchen entrance with constant traffic. Luckily there were seats at the bar so we moved there and had a fabulous bartender. Otherwise this would have been a very different review. The Sasa reservation process needs to be reviewed.
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Steven
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a good time. Service was very good and the food was great. We will definitely go back.
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Ron
San Francisco
134 reviews
5.0
134 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always the best, freshest and creative rolls and nigiri sushi anywhere in the Diablo Valley. Not cheap but worth it. And Chris is a great, classy, attentive waiter who make Sasa a memorable experience
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Justin
VIP
San Francisco
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
The service was frustratingly slow—our server took 10 minutes to arrive, followed by another 15 minutes just to get a cocktail. The ambiance in the back room left much to be desired. Depending on your table, it might be passable, but ours was cramped to the point where we had to physically move the table to let others pass. This was after being relocated from our first table, which was inconveniently placed right next to a constantly swinging kitchen door. The food itself was good, but with so many excellent new dining options in Walnut Creek, I doubt I’ll return for dinner. The bar is normally great, so I might consider stopping by for cocktails in the future.
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FAQs

Sasa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (925) 546-5323.

Sasa is rated 4.4 stars by 2221 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

17 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1432 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Cypress
Area
Walnut Creek
Hours of Operation
Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Two Blocks away on Main St. Broadway Point Garage @ the Bank of America has free 3 hour parking. Broadway Parking Garage on Broadway has plenty of parking and is . $1.25 per hour.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Philip Yang
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.sasawc.com/
Phone number
(925) 546-5323
Catering
Sasa Restaurant combines seasonal menu selections, flawless service, and attentive planning to create a truly memorable event. From business luncheons to stunning weddings and formal events, we offer the inspiration, attention to detail, and culinary creativity that will make your moment shine. Planning an event doesn’t need to be stressful. Let us help. Our Event Coordinator, Naraa at catering@sasawc.com, will help with all the details that make this day special.

Sasa

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Chicken Meatballs

Tempura Shrimp Lettuce Wraps (3)

Steak

In the Raw

Tuna Parfait*US$24.00

Citrus Hamachi*US$22.00

Seared Albacore*US$24.00

Sashimi Omakase*US$35.00

Chirashi Bowl*US$37.00

Nigiri

Amaebi*

Bano Ika*

Ebi

Hamachi*

Hotate*

Ikura*

Inari

Maguro*

Piri-Kara Hotate*

Saba*

Sake*

Shiro Maguro*

Ninniku Shiro*

Tai*

Tako

Tamago

Tobiko*

Unagi

Sashimi

Hamachi*

Hotate*

Maguro*

Saba*

Sake*

Shiro Maguro*

Ninniku Shiro*

Tai*

Farmer's Market

Cauliflower TempuraUS$15.00

Field GreensUS$12.00

Agedashi TofuUS$15.00

EggplantUS$15.00

Kale SaladUS$14.00

Robatayaki

Beef*

Chicken Meatballs

Chicken Negi

Pork Belly

Fish Market

Dumplings (5)US$21.00

Miso Black CodUS$37.00

Tempura Shrimp Lettuce Wraps (3)US$24.00

Roasted Scottish Salmon*US$25.00

Meat Market

RibletsUS$24.00

Lamb Chops* (3)US$37.00

Duck Buns (3)US$26.00

Steak*US$33.00

Kara-AgeUS$18.00

Braised Beef Short RibUS$32.00

Sides

Garlic EdamameUS$9.00

Grilled Rice BallsUS$9.00

Garlic RiceUS$7.00

Maki Mono (Roll)

Avo-KyuUS$8.00

CaliforniaUS$12.00

Dragon*US$25.00

Farmer's VegetableUS$9.00

Geisha*US$26.00

Hokkaido*US$24.00

N. Main*US$24.00

Rainbow*US$26.00

Rock-N-Roll*US$13.00

Salmon Melt*US$25.00