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“At sawa, traditionalism meets the bustling city nightlife. Guests will walk from the volume-rich streets of DTLA, to the inconspicuous basement of the Kajima office building. Within, lies a quite collaboration of an exclusive traditional sushi experience, emulsified with the ambience of Japanese inspired cocktails and whiskey.”
Hours
| Friday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 111 S San Pedro St sawa, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (323) 381-5858
Website: https://barsawa.us/
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Reviews
Sue Lee
My friend and I had an exquisite dining experience at Bar Sawa. Each course was prepared and presented to perfection. The place was a little tricky to find; there were no signs, and it was in the basement of a very unexpected building. You can also only get down there through the middle elevator! The instructions to get to the restaurant were emailed, but I didn’t get to read it in time, so it was my fault. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal, ambiance and the entire experience. Highly recommend!
… moreL R
Had an amazing experience at Bar Sawa. Everything from the cocktails to the dishes were prepared with care. The menu definitely leans citrusy – which we loved. Almost every dish was superb. As for drinks, we loved the Yuzu Highball and the old fashioned.
… moreVeronica Zhang
Great service & amazing food! Location is a bit hard to find though
… moreQuynh Dao
Hidden gem for sure. This restaurant has been on my husband’s list and he was so excited/hyped to try it out! Discovered it on Instagram and got us reservations for a party of 4.
The experience was impeccable. Our sushi chefs and bartenders were amazing. Service was exceptional. It was a 17 course Omasake and of course our husbands had to get the Japanese whiskey. Super impressed. Drinks were delicious. 5/5!
… moreThe experience was impeccable. Our sushi chefs and bartenders were amazing. Service was exceptional. It was a 17 course Omasake and of course our husbands had to get the Japanese whiskey. Super impressed. Drinks were delicious. 5/5!
Olivia
Honestly I thought it was just okay. We came from Northern California where the omakase scene is already not that impressive and we were hoping to try something new and exciting in LA based on recommendations. Unfortunately it was a bit disappointing. The price is on the more affordable side so that’s a plus but nothing really stood out. There wasn’t anything particularly memorable about the meal. That said the interior was pretty cute and both the service and decor were quite nice.
… moreAlvin Lam
Hidden away in the city of Los Angeles is this amazing bar that serves one of the tastiest omakase. Entering the bar, you see a bar top that seats approx 10-12 people, with a open kitchen vibe. My partner and I had a great time. The Sunday crew was very nice and attentive, engaging with the customers and making things fun! The selection of fish was amazing, definitely a different experience compared to other omakase establishments I’ve been to.
Parking was very easy since they provided easy simple instructions on their website :). Will definitely visit again on a Sunday
… moreParking was very easy since they provided easy simple instructions on their website :). Will definitely visit again on a Sunday
Chen Zhu
Somehow managed to book two seats on a workday night. Overall portion is small. Totally 17(I remember?) courses but both my husband and I are still feeling half full after the entire course. (And this is based on each of us had two cocktails) We went to yakitori afterward and had 5 skewers each of us. That’s how little portion the meal was…
Appetizer and the noodle dish was really good. Sushi wasn’t very impressive as a lot of the fish cuts are not the best cuts. $170 you can find better sushi somewhere else for better cuts of fish. Personally I don’t like the rice here. I think this place has potential but definitely has more aspect to improve on.
… moreAppetizer and the noodle dish was really good. Sushi wasn’t very impressive as a lot of the fish cuts are not the best cuts. $170 you can find better sushi somewhere else for better cuts of fish. Personally I don’t like the rice here. I think this place has potential but definitely has more aspect to improve on.
Jeff Streit
Bar Sawa offers artfully crafted sushi and cocktails served as an Omakase in a modern trendy environment.
To start off with the most important part the food and drink is definitely top notch. The sushi offerings are distinct. Not entirely traditional but offering some creative twists like smoke infusion without becoming gimmicky. Each course is beautifully crafted and plated. The fish was near perfect the rice was inconsistent and sometimes a little too dry or dense depending on the course.
Cocktails focus around Suntory brand offerings and lean heavily into traditional Japanese flavors like Yuzu and Matcha. Overall a fun and creative twist. The cocktail tasting menu allows you to pick 3 drinks the enjoy during your omakase or you can chose from wine and sake options. It would have been a bit better if they offered a cocktail tasting that was tailored to the courses served.
The restaurant itself definitely focuses on the trendy whiskey bar aesthetic and pulls it off very well. Each Omakase seats only 6 people so it keeps an intimate environment. Some of the logistics around entry are a little lacking. You enter the basement level by elevator and find yourself in a slightly awkward brightly lit waiting room off a long hallway. It feels more like hotel bar at first but thankfully once inside the environment is better.
Service was ok. The restaurant is very new and staff is obviously still training. The chef’s pull double duty as chef and waiter as is typical of an Omakase. Here however the waiters also serve as bartenders and oddly the hostess as well which makes things a little convoluted since one of them had to go to greet the next round of guests.
Overall it was a fun experience but doesn’t quite live up to the best similarly priced Omakase experiences in LA. However I think there’s a ton of potential for it to be one of the best as it is refined further. There is clearly a strong sense of quality and creativity that hasn’t been fully realized in such a new restaurant that’s still ramping up.
I’d definitely recommend a visit. Reservations are needed in advance and book fast. Parking available in the structure next door.
… moreTo start off with the most important part the food and drink is definitely top notch. The sushi offerings are distinct. Not entirely traditional but offering some creative twists like smoke infusion without becoming gimmicky. Each course is beautifully crafted and plated. The fish was near perfect the rice was inconsistent and sometimes a little too dry or dense depending on the course.
Cocktails focus around Suntory brand offerings and lean heavily into traditional Japanese flavors like Yuzu and Matcha. Overall a fun and creative twist. The cocktail tasting menu allows you to pick 3 drinks the enjoy during your omakase or you can chose from wine and sake options. It would have been a bit better if they offered a cocktail tasting that was tailored to the courses served.
The restaurant itself definitely focuses on the trendy whiskey bar aesthetic and pulls it off very well. Each Omakase seats only 6 people so it keeps an intimate environment. Some of the logistics around entry are a little lacking. You enter the basement level by elevator and find yourself in a slightly awkward brightly lit waiting room off a long hallway. It feels more like hotel bar at first but thankfully once inside the environment is better.
Service was ok. The restaurant is very new and staff is obviously still training. The chef’s pull double duty as chef and waiter as is typical of an Omakase. Here however the waiters also serve as bartenders and oddly the hostess as well which makes things a little convoluted since one of them had to go to greet the next round of guests.
Overall it was a fun experience but doesn’t quite live up to the best similarly priced Omakase experiences in LA. However I think there’s a ton of potential for it to be one of the best as it is refined further. There is clearly a strong sense of quality and creativity that hasn’t been fully realized in such a new restaurant that’s still ramping up.
I’d definitely recommend a visit. Reservations are needed in advance and book fast. Parking available in the structure next door.
11 to the 10
Absolutely lived up to my expectations. Outstanding food and service. Really enjoyed our dinner here.
… moreChris Parker
Unbelievable service. Very attentive and high attention to the customer experience. Food was very good as well.
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