Wa Restaurant

06/07/09

It's OK

by Davey

After hearing about Wa and reading the reviews, I went to Wa last night. This crowded little place was loud and has about as much atmosphere as a prison cell. I eat sushi at least 4 times a week and have visited all of the usual suspects. My fiance and I were disappointed to learn that 2 of the specials were already gone (for a 7:30 reservation??). The salmon sashimi was fatty. The Kobe beef dish was decent but nothing extraordinary (although the sauce was great). The seabass and fois gras was the highlight of the menu. All in all, it was OK, but really nothing special. Then the check came. With one glass of wine ($8), we were at $120, pre tip. For that price, I'd much rather go to Katsuya or Hamasaku to get even better food in a much classier and romantic atmosphere.

• Pros: Big variety in the menu
• Cons: Pricey, weak ambiance, dingy location, noisy

11/15/08

best I know

by simlesby

you can't go wrong here...little touches like yuzu zest on the sea bream and other pieces using truffle oil and truffles (uni) make this the best sushi place I know...expect 40 bux per person but WELL worth it...real Japanese flavor...it's the real thing. The foie gras and scallop dish is outstanding. GO GO GO!!!!!! SO much attention to detail, and the FRESHEST fish anywhere! I'm a chef and KNOW the difference! Please feel free to write me and thank me for my totally appropriate HUGE recommendation!

11/13/08

Fresh as it gets!

by birdy3rd

I love the sushi at this place. It's so fresh, it's as if they just pulled the fish out of the ocean. The service is great. It's a bit pricey, but well worth it. I always try at least one of the chef's specials. The dishes are always creative and delicious. Small place, but intimate. Perfect if you wanted to reserve the whole place for a birthday or celebration. It's just big enough for a bunch of your friends.

• Pros: delicious fish
• Cons: pricey

09/25/08

Amazing Sushi, but the place is small so dont tell too many ppl ;-)

by Maestro72x

Best Sushi I have ever had bar none... I have been to LOTS of places and most are sub par.

This place has the best most freshest fish I have ever seen this side of a boating trip and eating it right from the freshly caught fish it self... The Tuna Carpaccio is AMAZING as is most of their top dishes.

The Tuna is the deepest darkest red you have ever seen,

I have been to Koi also its very good as well but I like the dive restaurants with better food then the trendy ones with overpriced frozen fish ;-)

Try it, you will LOVE IT!!!

• Pros: Amazing sushi!
• Cons: Service is just ok

11/29/07

very impressed!

by Tara deLis

this is a little hidden gem. it's tucked above holloway. you'd never know it was there unless someone told you about it. the servers are all very nice and the fish was very fresh. i really liked their sashimi dishes. this is the kind of place i would feel comfortable doing omakase, but it's almost a waste b/c their house specialty dishes really stood out to me. views are nice. prices are not bargains, but fair for what they are offering. decor is a little staid.

• Pros: great food, view
• Cons: weird location