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Westside - Sushi Sasabune restaurant
6.4

Sushi Sasabune

  • Westside
  • $$$$
  • Upscale
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    okay
  • Perks
    great

Food: Some hits, some misses

The culinary journey at Sushi Sasabune might take you through a roller coaster of tastes. The Omakase, with its adventurous blend of tastes, textures, and temperatures, becomes an artful fan favorite. Blue Crab Hand Rolls, with their generous, fresh and sweet fillings, emerge as stars, alongside the divinely tasted Butterfish. Yet, some find the taste varying greatly from fantastic to bland.

  • Great Quality

    Fish's supreme quality, fresh, melt-in-your-mouth texture highly praised.

  • Okay Taste

    Food quality fluctuates, sometimes outstanding other times simply average.

  • Bad Value

    Mediocre experience and overpriced, lacking in atmosphere and cultural vibe.

Top 3 dishes at Sushi Sasabune

  1. 1

    Omakase 🏆

    Omakase offers a diverse adventure in tastes, textures, and temperatures.

    Omakase dish
  2. 2

    Blue Crab Hand Rolls

    Generous portions, fresh and sweet crab meat, perfectly wrapped rolls.

    Blue Crab Hand Rolls dish
  3. 3

    Butterfish

    Melts in your mouth, perfectly seasoned, heavenly taste with every bite.

    Butterfish dish

Vibe: Bland aesthetics, boorish buzz

The restaurant’s ambiance fails to elevate the dining experience. Its outdated decor, excess brightness, and loud noises render it unfit for date nights. It can feel more like an off-putting office setting than a sushi joint. Despite a decent beer and sake selection, the place falls short on trendiness.

  • Okay Drinks

    Offering a nice beer and sake selection, but prices can be considered high.

  • Bad For Dates

    Too bright and loud, lacking privacy and comfort, not suitable for dates.

Perks: Easy reservations, tricky parking

The restaurant shines on the reservations part, accommodating even last-minute plans at the bar, with staff that is generally efficient and friendly. The experience dims with limited parking options and poor acoustics making conversation difficult. Their seating arrangements have evoked mixed feelings and the place may not be suitable for kids or those with specific dietary restrictions.

  • Easy To Reserve

    Easy to make reservations; good for last-minute plans at the bar.

  • Okay For Diets

    Menu is chef's choice but still considers allergies and preferences.

  • Bad Outdoor

    Some reviews mention seating arrangements as strange or uncomfortable.