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Bar Sawa

SushiOmakaseBarCocktail PairingLittle TokyoKaneyoshi Sibling

The bar and omakase sibling to Sushi Kaneyoshi in the Kajima Building basement — an eleven-piece nigiri omakase with optional cocktail pairing at $185 per person.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Little Tokyo
Since
2022
Owner
Yoshiyuki Inoue
Bar Sawa — authentic sushi restaurant in Los Angeles, Little Tokyo
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About
Bar Sawa opened in 2022 in the same Kajima Building basement as Sushi Kaneyoshi, operated by the same Yoshiyuki Inoue team. The format condenses the Kaneyoshi experience into approximately eleven nigiri courses at $185, with an optional cocktail pairing for $45. Michelin Guide has listed Bar Sawa as a recognized address.
Neighborhood & visiting

Bar Sawa sits in Little Tokyo, one of Los Angeles's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Sibling to Michelin-listed Sushi Kaneyoshi, same chef-owner Inoue
  • $185 eleven-piece omakase with optional cocktail pairing ($45)
  • Michelin Guide recognized
Links
Reserve →Website →Map →Yelp →Tripadvisor →Instagram →Michelin →

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Frequently asked

About Bar Sawa

Is Bar Sawa an authentic sushi restaurant in Los Angeles?
Yes — Bar Sawa is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for sushi in Los Angeles: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
Where is Bar Sawa located?
Bar Sawa is located at 111 S San Pedro St Ste B1, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Los Angeles, USA in the Little Tokyo neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Bar Sawa?
Bar Sawa accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Bar Sawa?
Bar Sawa sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in Los Angeles.
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