Sasaya Japanese Market

This place is heaven for me, in that it is so authentic from the sushi to the grocery items they have in stock. The owners are from Tokyo so you know this place is legit with their inventory. Their sushi is affordable on top of delicious, yet we always walk away with a hefty amount of Japanese snacks on display to take home for the week. ¹⁰⁄₁₀ always!!!

This little market has been here for years & is hidden in the Gateway plaza just west of the Galleria Mall. If you’re searching for the perfect gift for someone who loves Japanese culture, this is a great place to look — they’ve got everything from teapots to candy, ramen, sake, noodles and more.
They also serve sushi and have a small seating area to eat in the store or you can get it to go. The fish is always fresh, and while you won’t find any of the crazy rolls found in most sushi restaurants, what they do offer is of excellent quality.

Arugula roll is awesome! Really nice people, run a beautiful quaint market hidden as you go to Victoria Park.

This is such a cute Japanese market with everything you need for your sushi adventures and preparing a nice roll with all the ingredients provided. They make sushi there as well and even have few high top tables to indulge. Check them out — everything is so fresh!!!

Very intimate setting and a place to go where you want to recommend it but at the same time you don’t. Because you just want to feel like it’s your own kitchen. Nobody will understand until you come here to figure out what I’m saying. It’s A diamond in the rough but something that I feel is kept that way for a reason.

We are truly lucky to have a place like this in South Florida. I’d say this is probably the cleanest and most efficient eating establishment I’ve ever visited. Everything is fresh and delicious. Arigatou gozaimashita, Sasaya Market :-)

I went here tonight for the first time to get some groceries and was thoroughly impressed. They have everything one would need for Japanese cooking: mochiko, katsuobushi, wakame, shiro miso, tofu, kombu, mirin, fish cake, curry blocks etc etc. They also sell a good variety of Japanese snack foods, candies and prepared foods (natto). I’m not sure why there are negative reviews regarding the customer service as I didn’t get any unpleasant vibes from the couple (maybe it’s a cultural thing?). The woman engaged me in conversation asking if I grew up on Japanese food because of certain items I bought (I’m half, but don’t look it). She even answered personal questions about how often she goes to Japan and where she is taking her next vacation from one of the patrons.
Aside from being able to get all of my groceries, my husband and I also had some sushi and I thought it was very good; especially for the price! Also, the miso soup was delicious. Strong and flavourful; the best miso soup I have had outside of Japan.

This place is perfect. Hidden gem in the neighborhood. I just had their pork dumplings, JB roll, and raw tuna and raw shrimp. Everything was so yummy! Less than 25 $! They have a selection of Asian groceries. I’m enjoying trying new things like this «snack” — rice cracker wrapped in seaweed, addicting! I will be going there over and over. I found it thanks to Unilocal

Fresh, cheap, and amazing! My dads been taking me here since I was 10, im not 22, and if anything it’s gotten better. There’s a sushi restaurant next door but trust me, you have to eat here instead. The spicy tuna handroll, sunrise rolls, and spider rolls are my favorites. I also always get the seaweed salad. You can also pick up Japanese treats like red bean ice cream, red curry paste, and more.

Great Informal Sushi Bar Masquerading as a Japanese Market!

I give this place 5 stars because it is exactly what it is supposed to be. A Japanese market with a tiny sushi bar.
We had the sushi plate for 2 for $ 19.95. It was 10 pieces of nigiri. Two each of tuna, salmon, eel, shrimp and white fish. It also came with a spicy tuna roll and a California roll. We added masago to both (they put it all the way around the outside!) for only $ 1.00 per roll!
They also had my favorite Japanese soda (see pic). There are tons of snacks and 3 coolers full of frozen and refrigerated food too! Green Tea ice cream anyone?

Sasaya is feeding my Japanese fever!
Loved that it’s a hidden little place that can easily be missed if you blink!
The sushi is fresh and made to order by the chef in the back of the store. Very clean station and chef. The owner is from Tokyo, she’s super friendly, courteous and helpful.
1. I had the dancing eel which was superb!
2. masago (fish eggs) excellent
3. Salmon nigiri has converted me from a salmon hater to a salmon lover!!!
4. First time trying tamago (omelette), it was well made, I love eggs but I’m not a fan of sweet sushi.
I love all the knickknacks, japanese cutlery and ceramic wares they had.
It’s the first time I tried Mochi — I got the strawberry ice cream, I’m hooked! Sushi with some refreshing strawberry Ramune, with a beach view, ahhhh this is bliss!!!

Sasaya Japanese market was a lot smaller than I expected but I wanted to check it out because I was nearby. The selections were very limited but they definitely had sake, beer, a good selection of Japanese staples like noodles, nori, and even a bunch of dishes.
I popped in around 1 p.m. and at first I thought they were closed because the two bar stools were up ended on a table at the front but when I went to the back of the store there was a sushi restaurant and they seemed to be open. I took a look at the menu but because I just came from lunch and another place I didn’t want to eat again because I was going to a massage in about an hour.
In conclusion, I don’t know if there are any other Japanese stores nearby but if you need some Japanese staples along with some freshly made sushi, this place would be a good choice.

I have always driven by this place going to the Galleria Mall, and yesterday I decided to stop to check it out. Boy, was I surprised!
The place is very small, but cozy. They have a small selection of Japanese products that are available for shopping. They also have fresh Sushi made to order — so my wife and I decided to try it out right away.
She ordered the Nigiri Combo (comes with salad, soup or $ 1 drink) and I had the Tuna Crunch Roll.
The Nigiri Combo comes with 5 sushi pieces, and it’s very good. The Tuna Crunch Roll comes with 10 pieces of rolls — the quality is very good too.
The lady who owns the place is the cashier, the waiter, the market attendant, everything (I like this) — she has a Sushi Man to make the orders.
I loved this place. I will be back for sure — I intend to become a regular.

Crazy to think that a very small sushi kitchen in a very small Japanese grocery store would NOT be questionable. Pyra-​Danny V. told me about this place about a year ago, and Mark A. and I finally made our way here. I was very underwhelmed at first when we walked in. Danny, are you suuuure this is good? The menu is actually pretty extensive, so that was a good sign. I chose some shrimp tempura roll (sorry, I’m bad with names), then sat down at the front counter to wait.
Very awkward, but you get over it. It’s obviously more for take-​out with your groceries than it is for sit-​down and let us serve you. Grabbed a drink from the fridge and had a quick dinner date with the boyfriend. I liked that my sushi came with spicy mayo already on the side so I could smother it with mroe than what they probably would have sprinkled on. Nothing spectacular, but good simple sushi. Isn’t that what all sushi should be anyway?

I love these kinds of sushi places, I always have the best meals. Small, unassuming holes in the wall with fresh sushi. We got the yellowtail, salmon California roll, spider roll, and katsu shrimp roll. Rice was nice and soft, even if it wasn’t quite vinegary.
There’s absolutely no ambience, but that’s what makes me like it even more. I can imagine coming here after a long day at work and treating yourself to a nice big plate of rolls, for under 20 bucks.
The market itself offers a modest array of goods for the adventurous gringo or the homesick asian, everything from Pocky to Sake to face masks.

This review is based on the sushi bar in the back, not the market which is great. I compare Sasaya to Sushi One about a mile down the road. Both are cheap, quick sushi fixes but I must say I prefer Sushi One to Sasaya.
The rice seems to be lacking the signature hint of vinegar that makes sushi (especially pieces) so delicious. The rolls aren’t terribly creative, and rely heavily on krab and cooked shellfish. Raw fish options are limited.
It’s great for a quick and cheap sushi fix, especially if you aren’t too into the raw options.

A search for takoyaki in Fort Lauderdale brought up this quaint little market that sells sushi. I’ve driven by this place many times but I’ve never thought to stop by until now.
Although they don’t have takoyaki, they do have amazing sushi! The cashier was really friendly and my order came out pretty quickly. The sushi isn’t too pricey either, most of it is under $ 10.00 a roll. I ordered the Shrimp Katsu roll and the Spicy Tuna roll. Both rolls were outstanding and some of best sushi rolls that I’ve tasted in South Florida!
The market section is just two aisles of things like nori and Japanese snacks such as Pocky and Apollo chocolates.
There’s also a few items such as chopstick rests and sauce containers.
All in all, this little gem is truly worth a visit if you’re looking for some quality sushi!

Fresh and tasty sushi at great prices. As Sean M says it’s easy to miss. I did miss it but turned around. It was worth it. I had a combo special that was delicious, fresh, and filling for $ 10. They mostly have takeout but have seats in the front if you wish to dine indoors. There is also a mini supermarket selling unique Asian foods.
This place is really NO FRILLS. So just come for the good food.

This review is just for the sushi because while I love mugs covered in cartoon cats and shrimp flavored corn chips they aren’t generally things that I need.
The seating is very limited but the service is fast. This place is a no frills, plastic plates, paper napkins kind of joint. The options are basic but top quality in flavor and texture. The miso was great and comes in a coffee cup. Overall this place is a gem however it falls a little short of Sushi 1 so only 4 stars.
Cheers to my adventures in Fort Lauderdale and my quest for mercury poisoning.