Yaka Sawa Sushi And Grill - Ashburnham

This place is seriously amazing!! Best sushi I've had in the northeast since moving back from LA. Great prices. Kind staff. Awesome service. I will be back!!!

Good Sushi right by Cushing academy. Came in with big group so it was a little Slow but they were pleasant and the Sushi was fresh. I would recommend this place.

Like many others in the area, I was very excited to see a restaurant that serves sushi and other Japanese cuisine open up nearby. Nestled on Main Street in Ashburnham this quaint restaurant is a great addition to the local vibe. The inside of the restaurant is small, at some points cramped, but the lack of incredibly busy nights means the building is never unpleasantly packed. The aesthetic is exactly what you would expect from a restaurant of this style and caliber and everything about the vibe is enjoyable. As far as food goes, I typically purchase the same sorts of food and have ordered these to go nearly exclusively. As a person who truly enjoys sushi, whether nigiri, maki, sashimi, or some of the more decadent rolls, I usually can establish my opinion on a restaurant by a couple of things. First, I order a tuna roll; nothing special about it, this roll will simply establish a basis with which to appreciate the rest of the order. I was happy with what I received: the rice was beautifully seasoned, the fish tender and flavorful. Secondly, I order the tuna nigiri, or maguro, to get a better idea of just how great their cuts are. I was again happy with what I received. The tuna was perfect and the portion was fair. I highly recommend the spicy tuna roll, which I recognize is a cliché order for most beginners to sushi, but this roll sets the bar for me as to what spicy tuna rolls should taste like. Next, I ordered the scallop hibachi plate. I usually don 't order hibachi because of the price and this location was no exception. For those looking to watch the hibachi show of the food being prepared, the food is not prepared in a theatric way as in other locations which specialize in hibachi grilling. The scallops of the meal were phenomenal and were cooked perfectly; they developed a rich flavor to compliment their natural flavor profile, and managed to stay soft in texture while also gaining a degree of crust to the cooked surfaces. The rice that accompanied it all was also well seasoned and the portion size was very fair. As far as other fare of the restaurant goes, they offer things you may not find at a lot of local restaurants doing some of the same cuisine, but for the most part it 's a lot of your expected selections. This isn 't necessarily a detraction from their success as a restaurant, it just merely states that no one will be blind-sided when you look at the menu. I found my family members a bit confused when they couldn 't find certain American-Chinese staples in the menu but everyone in the end found the food to be enjoyable. I rate this location 4 stars because I come here quite frequently and I never end up displeased with what I receive. My usual order includes the tuna roll combo (big surprise there) and a Kani salad (a spicy crab meat blend with finely cut cucumber and Panko crumbs). The order fills me well and it 's roughly $20. They fall short of 5 stars simply because the portion sizes and prices don 't seem to always match up. There are a few dishes on the teriyaki menu that seem to be of lighter portion yet the price stays in the high 'teens. The sushi is also a tad bit more expensive than competitors but I would argue the quality justifies the small difference. I highly recommend this restaurant.

I signed up for yelp because of this restaurant. Some of the best sushi I've had in a long time. And the dumpling were melt in your mouth amazing.

This is fantastic sushi. It seems like something you would get in Boston, not central mass. Very fresh and delicious. I only wish they delivered.