Sazan is the best kept secret in Westchester. The food is fresh and the staff are accommodating and friendly. Â When I first started to go there, I'd see mostly Asians,but I guess word got out lately that this is the go-to restaurant for a delicious lunch or dinner. Maybe I told too many people, but I can't help it. There are other more touted restaurants nearby, but if you crave UNFUSSED WITH authentic food, there's no better choice. Starting to get busy on weekends so book ahead to avoid disappointment!
Review Source:Atmosphere is bland. No charm.
Did not order sushi so cannot comment on that, but the entrees are way over priced for the quality of food.
The Nabeyaki Udon was pretty good, but the chicken inside was all lumped up and kind of dry.
The pork entree was tasty, but not very tender. I would have expected tender meat for the price tag. The salmon wasn't bad, but not particularly flavorful either. The rice was kind of dry, too. The miso soup was so tiny with ultra tiny tofu pieces which again seemed weird for a place that charges so much! I am not big on big portions or anything, but it just seemed extra tiny. And somehow the ice cream was huge?!?
The one entree came on an old plate with a old crack on it. If the restaurant was busy, I would understand. However, there was only one more table. That old plate should have been the last one to be out.
Both entrees came with a side of vegetables which probably was the best tasting thing out of everything. The only thing is that it was mostly bean sprouts. I like bean sprouts and don't have anything against them except that bean sprouts are one of the most cheapest vegetables. So I do not understand how the prices can end up being so high.
It seems like the place is trying to be upscale, but fails to be so.
And apparently children are not really welcome here. No high chairs. They didn't even bring the children little plates, forks or spoons. We went early on a slow Sunday so I don't know why they could not be more accommodating.
Serve staff was nice.
Not many good Japanese restaurant left in Westchester. My favorite was s Tsuru but that when to a Chinese owner and it when south fast. The same with Ichi Rikki. Once we did not see the old Japanese couple, we ditched this place too. We live near by Sazan and never tried it. When we first approached we were apprehensive but then we saw Japanese customer entering the restaurant it was a good sign. We are sushi eater so we never eat stuff like "chicken terriyaki" which is for westerners. So thumbs up for sushi.
Review Source:I went there on a weekday lunch. Â The restaurant was practically empty and I think there were two or three more small parties who came during the entire lunch time...
Lunch special was a bargain, but sashimi was OK and everything was just OK. Â The amount they served was a lot and I definitely did NOT go home hungry, but I was not that happy about the quality of food. Â There was Negimaki which was kind of too big.
I have to say that the food lacked intricate Japanese touch. Â I guess this place exist because it is Westchester, but it won't survive if it were in NYC, I suppose.
While hoofing to Ardsley is not my idea of a quaint ride...I was happily surprised by this find!
Contrary to another reviewer I found my sushi, tasty and fresh.... nice honey wasabi made it oh so yummy!
Tidy little little place, Japanese understated...nice wait staff and no rush!
Love the oysters! Very fresh and veggie friendly!
I have to say...the sushi was ok. The service was impeccable. My waitress was an absolute sweetheart. I have read other reviews that state the hot food is better than the sushi...which I will definitely try the next time around. (I am talking about you, Nabe Yaki Udon!) My evening was very pleasant and I cannot wait to return.
Review Source:Nice owners and service. Â We have eaten sushi and hot entrees there many times and we think they do the hot foods better. Â But since Fujnoya opened on Central Ave, we have not gone as much but that is purely a distance decision. Â They do have specials and more noodle dishes than other comparable Japanese restaurants.
Review Source:I agree with aaron z. that Sazan is a pretty good restaurant, though I think it is a little better than middling for a review. I like the understated decor, kinda zen in a small room with few decorations. The service is good, though they tend to bring dishes out in surprising order. An entree can arrive with the appetizer for one in a party and the sushi at the end of the meal for another. That's my one gripe.
The food can be really special, though. And, seasonal specials (fried oysters, vegetable tempuras) are always so incredibly fresh that it is revealing. The sushi is outstanding, with the kind of extended sushi menu that you expect in the best Japanese restaurants. The gracious staff is not always completely clear about communicating the intricacies of the menu, but if you are comfortable looking beyond the California Roll (which, by the way, is great), you can find giant clams, abalone, and varieties of tuna that I don't completely understand. Also, they have an interesting variety of sake, with distinctions that are also beyond me, but were amazing to a more knowledgeable friend. Fortunately, they also have a well matched wine selection, including by the glass, and Japanese beers.
Nice place for a special dinner, quiet and satisfying. Not really a place for kids; it's too small a dining room to cover the inevitable noise. For a real treat sit at the sushi bar and ask to be given an authentic variety of samples that would satisfy a Japanese expert. The sushi chefs love the challenge and you will be floored. Warning, those little rolls add up!
I've always thought this place had pretty good food. They have fresh sushi, a huge appetizer menu (literally 75 things) and nicely plated and prepared entrees. The decor is nothing special, but it's a good reliable meal. They have a back private room and a sushi bar to sit at as well.
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