Sasa

4 recent ratings
$$ • Japanese Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Sushi
Safety Rating
4 ratings

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1432 N Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac

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They no longer accommodate keeping people safe from cross contamination. I had to leave after sitting down because the waiter couldn’t tell me what was gluten free very clearly and then the manger came and apologized profusely but said they literally will not change gloves, won’t use separate cooking supplies or any of the things we need as celiacs to stay safe because of some incident they had at their San Francisco location. It made no sense but she said they basically refuse to change gloves etc. I’d eaten here before safely and this was news to me so it’s no longer safe.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Celiac

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Great experience! Waiter was knowledgeable, brought out my food separately, and gave me GF tamari. No cross contamination! I’m very sensitive and this place was great

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Celiac

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I have eaten here three times without getting sick. The menus are clearly marked, and the staff seems to really understand.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu
  • Sushi

Categories

  • Asian
  • Dinner
  • Japanese
  • Restaurant
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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Symptomatic Celiac

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Our waiter, Louie, was very familiar with Celiac’s. He informed us of all the gluten free menu items, plus other items the kitchen could prepare gluten free for us. He even brought a bottle of tamari for the table instead of shoyu (soy sauce). So relieved I almost cried.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I love this place, and especially my waiter Louis for tonight was great, brought me own tamari without being asked, and has a sister with celiac so he understood about cross contamination. Highly recommend the black miso cod.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Before being diagnosed celiac, this was our favorite sushi bar in the area. Luckily, we can still eat here after celiac diagnosis! Order things off the menu regularly and they have a separate, dedicated gluten free prep area to eliminate cross contamination.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
  • Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good for takeout
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 2 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Great food and options clearly marked on the menu, but sushi roll options somewhat limited. The server did NOT inspire confidence.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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First time I went, I felt funny afterward; the server then had not inspired confidence -- absent-minded and very much about fad diet gluten-freeness.

Second time, the server was excellent, paying great and extensive attention to our table (not just me), going out of his way to explain options to me. I was fine the next day, so I'm bumping the restaurant up.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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Note: I have a wheat allergy, not celiac. I love Asian food, so we are always looking for good options in the area. Awesome to learn that Sasa has a GF menu and carries tamari so I don't have to bring my own. The knowledge of servers can be inconsistent, but most items we have tried have been excellent. Sushi is typical for the area (acceptable, but nothing to rave about...much better when you pass on all the mayo-based sauces). The entrees are solid.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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