Sasa

4.1

2255 Reviews

$30 and under

Japanese

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2 people

Mar 10, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Healthy

Nestled in the heart of Walnut Creek, Sasa is an experience. A beautifully transformed 100-year-old building and be transported to a world of culinary delights. The ambiance is both elegant and inviting, with a serene waterfall and Asian-inspired decor setting the stage for a memorable evening.
Sasa's menu is a testament to Chef Philip Yang's passion for Japanese-inspired cuisine. He masterfully blends fresh, seasonal ingredients with global influences, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From exquisitely crafted sushi and sashimi to innovative small plates, each dish is a work of art.
Indulge in the melt-in-your-mouth Salmon Melt, a harmonious blend of crab, avocado, and parmesan aioli. Savor the vibrant flavors of the Rainbow Roll, bursting with fresh fish and vibrant colors. Their extensive sake selection and expertly crafted cocktails offer the perfect complement to your meal. Now serving lunch, reverse happy hour, and try our flat iron steak.

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Additional information

Location
1432 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone number
(925) 546-5323
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Popular dishes

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

Nigiri

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

Sashimi

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

Farmer's Market

Cauliflower Tempura$15.00
matcha parmesan / lemon aioli
Field Greens$12.00
carrots / onion / cucumber/ cherry tomatoes / ginger vinaigrette
Agedashi Tofu$15.00
shimeji mushrooms / katsuo / negi / umami soy
Eggplant$15.00
lightly fried / honey miso glaze / sweet onions / negi
Kale Salad$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)$21.00
shrimp / bay scallops / onion / spinach / spicy ponzu
Miso Black Cod$37.00
zukemono / lemon
Tempura Shrimp Lettuce Wraps (3)$24.00
candied walnuts / sesame / honey miso aioli
Roasted Scottish Salmon*$25.00
garlic spinach / harissa

Meat Market

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

Sides

Garlic Edamame$9.00
garlic herb oil / sea salt
Grilled Rice Balls$9.00
soy glaze / zukemono
Garlic Rice$7.00
garlic oil / crispy garlic

Maki Mono (Roll)

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

What 2,255 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
3.9Service
4.2Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sasa delivers "amazing food" with creative sushi and exceptional service. This beloved spot in Walnut Creek is praised for its fresh fish, inventive dishes, and vibrant atmosphere. "Impeccable service" and a "fun and friendly atmosphere" make it ideal for special occasions. While prices are high, the culinary experience is worth it.

2,255 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic and reasonably priced! Drink were great and overall the vibe was 🔥
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was great. The ambience was phenomenal. Over one of my favorite restaurants now.
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Laurie
San Francisco8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food and ambiance were fabulous. Expensive but well worth it!
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Zephyr
San Francisco23 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
It used to be our go to place. Lately the food and service quality has been in decline. They are off their game by cutting on little things. Last night may be our last visit.
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Dan VIP
San Francisco15 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
As someone who lived in Tokyo for 4 years, this was the antithesis. Food and was ok, but not exceptional. Service was timely, but impersonal. Noise level was the new normal for the U.S. - intolerable and inconsiderate. Should have followed my first instincts and turned around at the front door.
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Edgar
Sacramento1 review
2.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The rolls were very small and not worth the $25 each.
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Mark VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional and friendly service on a busy Friday night
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Vivian VIP
San Francisco61 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoy dining at Sasa and have been visiting the restaurant for over six years. The food is consistently excellent, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. The staff is always friendly and attentive, making each visit a pleasant experience. However, during our most recent visit, we noticed that the dessert portions and main dished had been reduced while the prices remained the same. Despite this, Sasa continues to be one of our favorite spots for a great meal. They have vegetarian options as well.
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Luke
San Francisco1 review
2.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We had a reservation for 8 o’clock. We showed up at 8:13 they let us know that we were in their 15 minute grace period but We weren’t seated until like 845 and a lot of people who came after us were seated first, so they probably gave my table away, which is understandable but they should’ve just told me. They also got rid of the outdoor patio, which is really cool. They let us know that the sushi would take 45 minutes to come. It only took about 30 minutes. Other customers were complaining about the wait for sushi. The food was good as always
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donaire
San Francisco2 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Even thought i picked sasa for our special valentines dinner because the place is normally very good, i have to say that i will never choose this place for a special event again ! Rude hosts at the door , late table seating , food was just okay .. I mean it seems like they were overbooked and didn’t know what to do then .. a hot mess ! That’s for sure
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Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 10, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 17 times today

1432 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(925) 546-5323
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Sasa

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Chicken Meatballs

Tempura Shrimp Lettuce Wraps (3)

Steak

In the Raw

Tuna Parfait*$24.00

Citrus Hamachi*$22.00

Seared Albacore*$24.00

Sashimi Omakase*$35.00

Chirashi Bowl*$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 Tempura$15.00

Field Greens$12.00

Agedashi Tofu$15.00

Eggplant$15.00

Kale Salad$14.00

Robatayaki

Beef*

Chicken Meatballs

Chicken Negi

Pork Belly

Fish Market

Dumplings (5)$21.00

Miso Black Cod$37.00

Tempura Shrimp Lettuce Wraps (3)$24.00

Roasted Scottish Salmon*$25.00

Meat Market

Riblets$24.00

Lamb Chops* (3)$37.00

Duck Buns (3)$26.00

Steak*$33.00

Kara-Age$18.00

Braised Beef Short Rib$32.00

Sides

Garlic Edamame$9.00

Grilled Rice Balls$9.00

Garlic Rice$7.00

Maki Mono (Roll)

Avo-Kyu$8.00

California$12.00

Dragon*$25.00

Farmer's Vegetable$9.00

Geisha*$26.00

Hokkaido*$24.00

N. Main*$24.00

Rainbow*$26.00

Rock-N-Roll*$13.00

Salmon Melt*$25.00

Sasa*$25.00