Sasa Sushi in Islington

Had a delicious salmon rice bowl here today! The lunchtime menu had a great selection. I have visited in the evening previously too, and had an amazing meal. The food here is really top notch. Can't recommend SASA enough.

Can’t recommend enough - after coming back from Japan this is as close to the real thing as you’ll find (without spending £400pp). Very comfy atmosphere and the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, get the crudo & tempura squid you won’t regret it

This place could be 10x better if they made some minor tweaks. The music was blasting TikTok style music which isn’t what you want to hear in a sushi restaurant. Advice to owners pick a better music level and playlist that fits the vibe of a sushi restaurant. The lighting was too bright if it was slightly dimmer it would feel cosier and more intimate. For an evening meal it should have better mood light or else it gives off the vibe this is a quick lunch spot. Food was good and the service was lovely. Staff are very friendly and knowledgable. We had a nice time but would’ve been so much better if music and lighting was better🤍

Un pequeño restaurante muy sofisticado en el norte de Londres He estado allí con pocos amigos del trabajo y la comida era delicioso vieiras de atún picante nigiri y el bacalao negro era sensacional sabores deliciosos en la boca era el servicio de explosión era muy encantador y eficiente. Tienen una política de descorche para el vino que fue un gran valor para una gran fiesta como la nuestra. Mi único negativo fue que las brochetas de waguu no eran tiernas o de mármol, sino que estaban masticando y ciertamente no parecía un waguu y estaba tan ansioso por probar esto, lo mismo sucede con las brochetas de vientre pok que estaba masticando demasiado aparte de que todo estaba genial, definitivamente volveremos.

SASA Sushi is a must visit in Angel, a family run business with the most delicious sushi I have ever tried. So great for sharing, incredible staff and service. We felt so welcomed and thoroughly enjoyed our experience!!! The must try is the Volcano, Spider, and the Tuna sushi roll!

SUCH good food. I’d highly recommend the yellowtail jalapeño sashimi, pork belly skewers and literally any and every sushi roll! Amazing service too! This was my second visit and I can’t wait to go back!

Very cute, cozy and welcoming atmosphere. Attentive staff. Delicious agedashi tofu, best ebi tempura I've had in London, great scallop and yellowfish. Let down by chef's salty palate - the squid tentacles were ok cause the saltiness was balanced by lemon and dipping in ponzu but spider crab maki was a let down (sorry but I also have to mention the cut - every bite was different size, some sliced at a weird angle). Chef's sushi selection is great but the fatty tuna was clearly frozen for too long as it lost its flavour and texture. All in all a bit hit and miss but will give it another go. I wish both the chef and servers had a higher standard regarding the food they send.

Most amazing sushi I have ever had Staff and chef are soo pleasant to talk to

Es un menú bastante convencional para un restaurante japonés en el Reino Unido, pero a un precio razonable dada la ubicación central (ish) de Londres. Está todo bien ejecutado. Servicio muy agradable

This place was amazing! Staff were very friendly and attentive! The sushi is one of the best I've had! I would recommend the dragon and caterpillar rolls.

Great food. Reminded us of our trip to Japan this year. Thanks SaSa

High quality sushi. Love coming here for a solo meal. The sashimi is so fresh and when sat at the counter you can see it all expertly prepared. Relaxing atmosphere. Love this place.

Average sushi at exorbitant prices. Rice was cold upon serving & portion sizes were incredibly small.

Service a bit slow, but everything else amazing. Great value and delicious food..

One of the best sushis I've ever tried!

Fantastic place and the food was delicious. We had to wait 10 minutes but the waiters were very attentive and helpful. I want to say thank you to Eddie for his service, very professional and helped us a lot. Visca Barsa Eddie!

Cute, delicious. Excellent service

As soon as we entered SA SA, we felt welcome and comfortable. We didn’t feel rushed ordering our food and the restaurant was aesthetic and clean. The staff were lovely and the food beat expectations. I have never had sushi so good up until today. If you’re looking for a sushi spot with a chill vibe and that beats expectations, this is the spot.

Visited this lovely restaurant on a Saturday where we reserved a table for 5.30pm. They said we could only have the table for 1.5 hours which is a standard time for eating. We ordered the following: 1. Uncle’s gyozas (Pork) 2. Nori Tori Karaage 3. Salmon Sashimi (4 pieces) 4. Tuna Sashimi (4 pieces) 5. Wagyu Jalapeño sushi rolls (6 rolls) 6. Volcano sushi rolls (8 rolls) - Salmon, Prawn, Avocado and cucumber) 7. 3 bottles of Asahi beers The gyozas were cooked to perfection. The Karaage was served differently to how I usually have Karaage but the presentation was great. It was only served with a slice of lemon where usually there would be a side sauce. However the Karaage had the right amount of flavour so we did not need the sauce. The sushi rolls were delicious! The jalapeños were not that spicy as we thought. All the flavours really went well together! The staff were very attentive, warm and welcoming. The price seems about right based on the quality of food and the location. Tasty food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. We would definitely come back again! Thank you SaSa for a great experience 🤤

truly amazing. food is creative, delicious and beautifully presented. stylish atmosphere! staff is warm and welcoming! will definitely be back here 💫

Best Japanese I've had since moving to London. Fresh food. Probably should consider expanding though, very small and need to book waaay ahead.

Lovely staff and amazing food. A regular date night spot for me and my boyfriend

The food was fantastic and had really nice flavours. The service was also good. However I have to give an overall low rating based on the behaviour of one of the staff members. My partner and I went there last week and I had asked over the phone whether they do anything for a birthday like a candle or special dessert (as many places do), to which the staff member made some strange remark about it ‘not being like TGI Fridays’. Not quite sure what a sushi restaurant has to do with TGI Fridays? Later on after we had finished our meal but not our cocktails and still hadn’t asked for the bill, the same staff member loudly said to a walk in couple that our table would be ready soon so they could just sit there. This made us feel rushed and unwelcome, given we had only been there for about an hour, so by no means overstaying our time. It’s a shame this staff member’s behaviour ruined an otherwise lovely experience.

Exceptional. We had an incredible meal here - every single dish completely wowed us. Having come back from Japan recently we were missing some high quality Japanese food and this definitely hit the mark. I recommend trying everything! What made us truly fall in love with it was its story - it’s a small, family-run restaurant that has been there for 18 years. Recently the son and his girlfriend redid the whole interior and it looks amazing. All the waitstaff are really friendly/accommodating and it has that cozy family vibe but with an upscale menu. Super warm atmosphere - highly recommend for dates and family meals! Really couldn’t recommend this place enough! We feel it’s an undiscovered gem and will be back often!

The nigiri sushi is fresh and delicious, the wasabi is ground by hand, and the chef's workmanship is top-notch. Watching the chef make it is an artistic enjoyment.

Fantastic sushi, excellent service, and reasonable prices. Sat at the sushi bar and had a great conversation with one of the sushi chefs, which was delightful. Chu-toro Nigiri was delicious, crunchy tuna rolls were great too. Great sake recommendations that don't break the bank. There's a reason this place has been in business for over a decade here.

We had the Angel Set, Toro Shiso and Rainbow Roll. Good food and friendly service. Bookings recommended. Not too far from Angel Station.

Lovely dinner - nipped in on a whim and it was perfect! Delicious fresh sushi, great friendly service and relaxed and buzzy atmosphere

Food very good, staff very friendly and competent, highly recommended 👍😋

My new favorite sushi local. The food could not have been more delicious. Specially the aubergine, the pork gyosas and the yellow tail ceviche 🤩. The team was super helpful and had great energy, they were very accommodating to my gluten intolerant friend. Will come back very very soon.

Quería venir aquí por un tiempo mientras vivimos a la vuelta de la esquina. No me decepcionó. Ambiente cálido y relajado realzado por un servicio excelente, amable, súper atento. Comida más allá del bien - me encantaron los rollos de arco iris en particular. La cocina tiene una sensación genuina para contrastar texturas y combinaciones de sabores sutiles y deliciosos. Volveremos otra vez,

Lovely little sushi place with calm and friendly atmosphere. The salmon bites are particularly good.

Delicious sushi at a great price and amazing service. The servers talked us through each type of fish and how to enjoy them.

Saslayed!! Get yourself in this joint for both sushi and a nice time! Is that a sushi roll?? What do we do with sushi rolls?? We eats them... Nom nom nom

A lovely little place with super friendly, kind, generous service and excellent food. I came in on a deadline, with only an hour before I needed to get to the theatre, and the staff couldn’t do enough to make sure my partner and I were served quickly. All the food was excellent, especially the Sasa sushi set which we shared — really fresh fish and well-seasoned rice. It was very fairly priced, especially for the quality. We will come again for sure!

Would highly recommend, the cocktails were tasty and the food even tastier. The staff were very attentive too.

Don't miss this spot! A family run Japanese restaurant that's truly a gem. Delicious, and technically excellent food with high-quality cocktails and really personalised service! Love how you can pick a fish and decide how you want it served - sashimi, tataki etc.. Really inventive menu that just really stands out!

Extremely good sushi in a very pleasant atmosphere. I wanted to try everything on the menu.

I’m mixed - I ordered the seared nigiri - nigiri and maki themselves were very well done. I’d highly recommend - especially the seared salmons pieces. The only thing that drags down the rating for me was the soy sauce - it was a heavily salted soy sauce and once you dip your sushi in there is zero chance you could taste anything else. Wasabi also a tad bit of a disappointment to an otherwise very worth going sushi place.

I have to say, this is the best sushi I’ve eaten in London. Hands down! The restaurant is peaceful and inviting. The new decor is beautiful. The waiters are so friendly and really attentive but THE FOOD!!!! The food is so so good. Crunchy tuna rolls were my favourite, crispy salmon bites a close second. We also had wagyu skewers, tempura whitebait and edamame, there wasn’t a dish I didn’t love. Looking forward to returning soon!

At first glance one could walk straight past SASA. Although SASA has a nice exterior / interior decor, the lack of external menu could lead one to dismiss and find another restaurant….which is exactly what we did! That said, after walking to another local venue we decided fortunately to return and give SASA a go. Fortunately for us, this was a great decision. All the dishes were stellar and well priced - tempura (ebi and veg), goyza, karaage, sashimi etc. Service was super prompt and polite, refreshing for Islington. Already planning our return.

Probably on of the best Japanese restaurant in angel! The food is delicious, and the staff lovely. Highly recommend!!

Best Susi in London by far. This is an absolute must .

The sushi were so fresh and tastful ! We also had the chance to drink warm sake with it and it combined perfectly.

Amazing food. Everything was delicious and exceeded expectations. There wasn't a single dish I couldn't imagine myself eating every day. Staff were really friendly and delightful. They were also very clear about the 1.5hr seating time on weekends (fri-sun). I'd say this is probably a bit short though as the rate at which food comes to the table is rather relaxed. This meant we were both hitting that time limit and eating dessert at the same time and felt a bit rushed to leave. Totally understandable but maybe needs some fine tuning on the food to table times in consideration of this. Saying that, I'm absolutely coming back here again and you should too.

Excellent sushi at affordable price. Good service, one of the best Japanese restaurants in London

I think that was one of the best sushi I have ever eaten in my life ❤️

It is a high level sushi, high price range, but its worth it. baked clams are out of this world, rolls are giant😍 great selection of drinks… they have orange wine as well; The staff is friendly. We often come here to celebrate our special occasions, its better to book beforehand

An outstanding experience here! Affordable & high quality sushi in London is a misnomer. Or atleast, I thought it was until I came to SASA. I was blown away by the impeccable service, delicious fish, and fantastic ambiance. Wish I’d discovered this gem sooner! The rainbow roll was terrific. I’d love to try the melted tuna/salmon roll next time.

The sushi was SO good, especially the melting salmon roll. We also tried the volcano roll and lots of other salmon sushi which were all excellent

5 stars for food, it never disappoints. The menu changes fairly regularly, though the best dishes never get replaced. I must say that the service is not great though. I have had dinner here 10+ times in the last year, more if you count take out orders. And while the food is always excellent, service has always been so-so. Specifically, (1) dishes are brought out at weird times. Every time I go, I specially ask them to bring everything out as soon as its ready, and clarify that I am not sharing my dish so they need to bring things out together. Every single time, they bring only one dish. I / who I'm with has to eat it alone, and once done, they bring out the next one. It's very annoying because I am aware this is an issue and so many times I tell the waiter / waitress and still, it does not happen. Maybe its the language barrier, I'm not sure but it would be great if the restaurant improved this because it makes meals less enjoyable. (2) the staff are not great at giving advice on the menu. I often ask what do you recommend if I like this and not that, and they never have been able to give me an answer. This second is less important than the first, but if you would be nice if the waiter / waitresses has a better understanding of the menu and could help you order, because so much looks good! I will continue to come back for the food, but I think I'm going to stop giving a tip unless something changes because it's starting to feel like they just don't care.

Very fresh fish and exotic seaweed selection. Great service as well. Sashimi really melted in the mouth. Very authentic.

Great Japanese sushi bar / izakaya.

Great Japanese food and good service!

I wasn't a huge fan of the agedashi tofu because it was missing the usual bonito flakes but the sasa set more than made up for it. The rice was fresh and well done and the fish was all very fresh. I'd come here again!

very nice restaurant very fresh . i ordered something i didn’t understand and i don’t like it paid but chef offered us 2 temaki we really appreciated .

Great restaurant, some of the best sushi we've ever eaten!

One of the best Sushi restaurants in London. Family owned, amazing food and the best fish you can ask for, brilliant service and owner. A must location for anyone who loves Sushi and is in Islington.

Incredible food and great service!

Best sushi I’ve had in London for a long time.

The best sushi I’ve had in London!

Had dinner with my partner and a friend. We had some issues on our end with making the reservation and our activities for the evening. Tiukan, the waiter, was very understanding and accommodating. The food was also wonderful, and the atmosphere very pleasant. Wonderful experience, would come again

The best sushi in London. Better than any Hakkasan, Nobu, Roka! Honestly feel like this place should be Michelin!

A genuinely special restaurant, beautiful atmosphere and delicious fish! beautifully prepared and served too.

such a cute, family-owned restaurant! our experience was excellent start to finish. the staff were very attentive and the quality of food was just perfect. temaki, wagyu skewers, eel nigiri, volcano maki roll …. so many good options. i’m so happy to have this gem in my neighbourhood.

Excellent food and friendly staff

Exceptionally great sushi and service. As someone who eats a lot of sushi all around the world, can say this is the best in London that I’ve had.

Fantastic food and excellent service would definitely visit again next I’m time in London. I would recommend the spyder roll.

Top notch! Forget sushi samba, this is one of the best restaurants we’ve been to in London. And the best Japanese restaurant. Everything we tried was great but the stand out dish for me was the sashimi is truly amazing. The staff were great and very friendly.

Actually we random searched nearby restaurant which not far from our hotel and we were lucky to get table because we didnt know that we had to book prior and we didnt expect that small restaurant offered very yummy japanese food, i loved miso soup, it was simple but the taste of soup totally different which i had before and sushi is very delicious and fresh fish.

Some of the most enjoyable sushi and sashimi I've had. The restaurant has recently been refurbished as well with a modern updated look.

We booked some time in advance and got a confirmation but our booking was cancelled 1 hour before. Nobody picked up when we called.

Great experience at Sasa with lots of variety on not just fish but the preparation as well which I love. Quality was great and Staff are super friendly. Price is also very reasonable for London, would definitely recommend. Note that some items aren't always available like oysters and uni so worth double checking before going if that is what you're after.

Loved this place. The sashimi was excellent and the interior is calm and contemporary. I will be back. It's great for pre Saddlers 👍

Tried SASA for the first time. It was above average. Karage and whitebait tempura were great. The sashimi was good but not great. Really disappointing to be going to a popular restaurant at 8pm on a Saturday night and multiple basic items on the menu not being available not including seasonal items such as uni) Would try other places before I went back

Small and intimate restaurant, with very fresh quality food, nicely presented and served by knowledgeable staff who recommended the best way to eat it to be enjoyed to the fullest. I will go back, for sure!

Had a lovely meal and the sushi was fantastic. The orange wine was lovely and a must try! We had the ebi tempura, edamame & crispy salmon to start. The crispy salmon was fantastic and a definite must have. For mains we had the jumbo & wagyu beef rolls along with the sasa selection which were all lovely. We had a fantastic waiter and waitress to start, the waitress even gave my partner a small glass of sake on the house as he was really interested in trying it which was a lovely personal touch. The only thing that let our experience down was our final waiter, we knew the table was needed back for 7:30, we had been there since 6 and were aware of this from the start however, we had half a glass of wine left each and had spent £140, the waiter was pushy about us leaving and did not offer us the bar area to finish our wine, he also checked our wine bottle and was really unprofessional and quite frankly rude. This really soured our experience and I hope this was just an unfortunate one off as the rest of the staff were fantastic along with the food and we would love to return. I am not naive to know it was a Saturday night and tables are booked but there should have been an alternative option of the bar to reside to as there was a leak on our table next to us clearly limiting their space for the evening - again we were completely unbothered by this! This could have been handled better and I would have no doubt rated this 5/5.

Loved it! Great quality seafood, fair price, very calming ambience and lovely service. Will be back!

Great Japanese food and great service

This is a really excellent little resturant. We are lucky to have this so close to Sadler's Wells. It only has a small number of covers so you may not get in but when you do it is well worth it. Excellent cooking and really lovely service. Many thanks for our late booking on Friday.

Beautiful place. Amazing quality. 10/10. Will definitely be back!! The tuna crunch roll is phenomenal.

I will be thinking about this sushi for truly the rest of my life. Sasa sushi is located in Angel Islington, and is family run for more than 15 years. My partner chose this as it was very easy to access from the tube. We made a reservation on their website and got in a little early. Our server Tommy was so kind and so knowledgeable. We started off with Sho Chiku Bai NIGORI which was a cold unfiltered sake. It was so silky smooth and tommy told us of a common tradition of how to drink the first taste of sake to honor those who came before US. He also gave us amazing recommendations. We got 2 rolls each and felt like we were satisfied not to the point of being bloated which is always the best. The rolls we got were Dragon Eye roll, Rainbow roll, Crunchy Tuna Roll, and the Volcano Roll. One other thing to mention is they are so accommodating to gluten allergies. They helped my partner know which rolls could be modified. Everything was so so so fresh and truly incredible. The ambiance is cozy and perfect for a date night or after work dinner. Thank you Tommy and everyone for an amazing experience and the best food.

Essen einfach perfekt 😋 Service sehr bemüht und voll freundlich Etwas klein und kuschelig Aber es sind eine der besten Sushi 🍣 die wir gegessen haben und voneinander denen haben wir bereits einige lokale ausprobiert. Fazit: Man sollte hin!!! Wir sind begeistert gegangen, danke euch 🤩

This is honestly the best sushi I have ever eaten! It was so fresh, flavourful and the waiter recommend us another sushi dish and it was amazing. Great value for money and honestly better than the really expensive places such as Roka, sticks n sushi etc. Every thing we ordered melted in the mouth and the best part was the service. I would 100% return and haven’t stopped recommending it to people!

Great Sushi 🍣 spot in Angel....most likely the best..but don't tell too many people. They're small and focus on fresh ingredients and still have that homely vibe! 👌

Great restaurant. Food is great! Their yellowtail kosho ponzu and otoro/chutoro nigiri are just 👌🏼 Staff are very attentive and friendly. Couldn't recommend this place enough!

ちょっと高めの日本のお寿司屋さんです。 天ぷらと揚げ出し豆腐が美味しかったです。 寿司は白身魚が美味しくオススメです。 ホタテとサーモンエビは普通。味噌汁も、まぁまぁと言ったところです。値段は高め。入る時にはあっさりしている感じだが、中に入ると素晴らしい。

Truly one of the best sushi I've ever had so far in London. I'm from NY and have pretty high standards for sushi. I've tried so many places in London so far, and they always get it wrong with the rice/fish ratio. Always too much rice, and the fish quality is subpar, rolls uninspiring. Sasa though gets it right every time and the kimchee mayo they use is so so delicious. The spicy scallop roll is delicious and this is the only place I can find that serves it. Please don't ever remove that from the menu 🙏. So happy you are only 10 mins away from me! Keep up the great food👍

Without a doubt, the best sushi I have had in London. A unique and very charming restaurant with a well-crafted menu and lovely and helpful staff. The jalapeño ceviche was incredible. Perfect date spot, would highly recommend!

Unfortunately, the food here was subpar at best. Lacked flavor and options and service was mediocre. The place is small and really loud, as all other tables echoed around you. If you are seeking sushi, there are plenty of better places to go.

I went to Sasa back in June when the friends I was hanging out with decided they wanted Sushi. I've never been a big fan of Sushi (or seafood in general) but thought I would give it a go. I was absolutely blown away by the food - so much so, I would now consider myself a convert. There was so much flavour and you could tell that the ingredients used were of the highest quality. The lychee cocktail that had recently been added to the menu when I went was absolutely incredible and full of flavour. Whilst the restaurant is on the smaller side, I would describe this as quite intimate. The establishment has a lovely buzz from the chefs creating the fantastic dishes amid the background conversations of other customers. I would recommend everyone to visit here if you're around the area.

The food is amazing 🤩 definitely very tasty 🤤 however it is quite pricey … especially if you are like me - ordering everything on the menue haha The service was good, staff is very friendly

Best hidden gem Japanese restaurant in London

Absolutely wonderful service and staff, very attentive and caring. Top quality. Food was fresh, inspired and excellent. Thank you Sasa :)

I want to start with the lovely staff! They were very helpful about deciding on our order and made great choices. We started with rock shrimp tempura. Definitely recommended especially due to its slightly spicy mayo sauce. We also tried rainbow, crunchy tuna roll and dragon eye. If I would rate them, I would put crunchy on top, then, rainbow, then dragon but they were all amazing. And the prices are great for this quality. Also, we went on a weekday around 7 pm without reservation and we were able to find a table.

Sasa was a lovely dining experience, best staff! As I checked on Instagram it was a family business. I really enjoyed my time here and they had an amazing service 😁 We celebrated my sister's 24th birthday and she loved it! The food was good but it may need some more seasoning overall I would recommend this place for small dates or small gatherings ☺️ The price was worth it for the amount of sushi and other dishes we had. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Absolutely fantastic food so fresh so well prepared and presented and of the highest quality. The tuna just melted in the mouth my favourite were the tempura prawns so big and hot and light yummy. Lovely bottle of cold beer and very helpful and genuinely nice service

Another hidden gem - Mayfair quality sushi without the crazy price tag, wonderful staff and cosy interior (recently refurbished). Absolutely delicious! Recommend sitting at the counter if you want to watch the magic happen

Absolutely amazing and heartwarming place to dine in. Everyone is lovely especially the sushi chef! Love sitting by the sushi bar whenever we are here. The ingredients they use are all super fresh and tasty too. Will definitely recommend to everyone!

פשוט טעים כל כך מנות מדוייקות כמות נכונה של דג אורז עשוי מצויין . חוויה מצויינת . מומלץ ביותר.