Sasa

About the Business

Specialties

Sasa, the first Izakaya Restaurant in a beautifully restored 1910 brick storefront, in the heart of Downtown Walnut Creek. The 100 year old building located at 1432 North Main Street once housed the Lawrence (Walnut Creek) Meat Market. The restoration maintains traditional elements, while adding new and sophisticated architectural touches. Stone, brick, fire, water and wood combine to create an elegant but casual atmosphere. This new 100 seat restaurant features a full bar, stocked with an extensive selection of Sake, Shochu & Spirits. Special tastings and flights will help guests through the Sake experience. "Izakaya" restaurants have been around in Japan for many years. Izakaya dishes can begin with anything that is seasonal and finished with Japanese inspired flavors. The menu will be an eclectic mix of sashimi, sushi, noodles, traditional dishes and perhaps the most complete variety of fish from the world famous Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo. (Corkage Fee $20) Due to draught conditions, Sasa will be serving water upon request only. Thank you for your understanding.

History

Established in 2010.

Sasa Restaurant is a small plate restaurant situated in the historic 100 year old building that for many years housed the Walnut Creek Meat Market, this architectural jewel has been transformed by BH Development and Best Santos Studios. Chef Philip Yang (proprietor & owner of Blue Gingko, Lafayette) prepares Japanese influenced dishes from around the world consisting of an eclectic mix of local and seasonal meat, noodle, sashimi, and traditional sushi specialties, with an emphasis on a unique variety of fresh seafood delivered daily from Tokyo's world-famous Tsukiji fish market and Oahu's Fish Auction. The staff welcomes you into their house and offers up comfort, hospitality and fun. Sasa features an outdoor patio and a full bar, stocked with an extensive selection of sake, where expert mixologists happily introduce diners to the world of sake.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Philip Y.

Business Owner

Philip has owned or operated Japanese Restaurants since 1986.  For the past 10 years he has created some of the BEST sushi in the East Bay at the Blue Gingko, Lafayette.  Philip loves his craft and he draws from his experience and classical culinary training to create dishes that are inspired by his Japanese culture.