Sake Kawa – Japanese
Sake Kawa invites diners into a refined sanctuary of Japanese artistry, where the rhythmic precision of the sushi bar sets the stage for an immersive omakase journey. The air carries the tempting aroma of golden-fried Kumamoto oysters and savory gyoza, leading into a curated experience of delicate textures and bold umami flavors. From the silken warmth of agedashi tofu to the chef’s hand-selected seasonal treasures, every bite captures a harmonious balance of tradition and contemporary flair.
36th Avenue, New York, New York 11106 https://sakekawalic.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Sake Kawa
Dairy-Free at Sake Kawa
Sake Kawa in New York has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tamago, Salmon Skin Salad and Crispy Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Sake Kawa
Sake Kawa in New York has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salmon Skin Salad, Fried Kumamoto Oyster and Spicy Seaweed Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Sake Kawa
Sake Kawa in New York has 65 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tamago, Botan Ebi and Pepper Tuna Tataki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Sake Kawa
Sake Kawa in New York has 16 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Botan Ebi, Sashimi Deluxe and Tuna. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Sake Kawa
Sake Kawa in New York has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Kumamoto Oyster, Spicy Seaweed Salad and Rock Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Sake Kawa
Sake Kawa in New York has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Kumamoto Oyster, Spicy Seaweed Salad and Rock Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Sake Kawa
Sake Kawa in New York has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Kumamoto Oyster, Rock Shrimp and Harumaki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Sake Kawa
Sake Kawa in New York has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Rice, Spicy Seaweed Salad and Vegetable Teriyaki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Sake Kawa
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Sashimi Deluxe | 0 g | 114.6 g |
| Rainbow Roll | 1.8 g | 75.9 g |
| Crunchy Roll | 31.4 g | 69.2 g |
| Crazy Roll | 4.5 g | 56.6 g |
| Sear Tuna Salad | 8.7 g | 56 g |
| Squid | 53.6 g | 52.8 g |
| Dynamite Roll | 3.6 g | 51.6 g |
| Crazy Girl Roll | 18.7 g | 42.5 g |
| Spicy Bad Girl Roll | 24 g | 41.6 g |
| Fancy Dragon Roll | 21 g | 39.2 g |
| Black Dragon Roll | 28 g | 38.3 g |
| Sweet Heart Roll | 42.2 g | 37.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests highlight the approachable lunch options and reliable flavors, noting that the menu offers a consistent experience for family outings. The atmosphere is praised for its casual and comfortable feel, providing a straightforward setting where diners can enjoy a familiar meal in a relaxed and unpretentious environment.
Menu
Omakase
Our fish is from both local and international waters daily. Served with miso soup or ice cream.
- Omakase - $60: Fluke, Madai, Yellow Tail, Albacore, Ika, Hotate, Botan Ebi, Toro, Salmon (Ocean Trout), Wagyu Uni, Nigitoro Hand Roll / Roll. Served with miso soup or ice cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Omakase Deluxe - $90: Fluke, Madai, Yellow Tail, Shima Aji, Aji, Albacore, Ika, Hotate, Botan Ebi, Sake (Ocean Trout), Toro Caviar, Wagyu Uni, Anago, Ikura Uni, Nigitoro Hand Roll / Roll. Served with miso soup or ice cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Edamame - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shumai - $7 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork / Vegetable Gyoza - $7 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Harumaki - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kara-age - $8: Japanese style Fried Chicken Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Agedashi Tofu - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Kumamoto Oyster - $12 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rock Shrimp - $12 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Appetizer - $12 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Negimaki - $14: Slice beef with scallion and teriyaki sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi Appetizers
- Pepper Tuna Tataki - $13 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowtail Carpaccio - $13 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Tartar - $13 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tuna Pizza - $13 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Rice - $12 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Dozen Oysters - $25 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
A La Carte Sushi or Sashimi
- Squid - $3.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp - $3 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Stick - $3 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tobiko - $3.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamago - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna - $3.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $3.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellow Tail - $3.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Albacore Tuna - $3.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Botan Ebi - $8 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fluke - $3.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallop - $4.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ikura - $3.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Eel - $3.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon - $3.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Snapper - $3.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sea Urchin (Maine) Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sea Urchin (California) Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Toro (Fatty Tuna) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Special Cooked Rolls
- Dynamite Roll - $10: Crab meat, cheese, salmon inside, deep fried roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rock N Roll - $10: Shrimp tempura, crab meat, cheese, avocado, masago inside, eel sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- HWY 17 Roll - $13: Smoked salmon, cream cheese, crab meat inside, deep fried roll with chili sauce, kapayaki, sweet chili sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crunchy Roll - $12: Two tempura shrimp with kani salad inside, crunchy on the top Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crazy Roll - $13: Shrimp tempura, cucumber inside, smoked salmon on top with kapayaki sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Shell Crab Roll - $13 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Signature Rolls
- Rainbow Roll - $15: Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, whitefish, and avocado on top of california roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chloe Roll - $15: Eel, avocado, crunch inside. Sear cream cheese on the top. Served with eel sauce and chives Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Astoria Roll - $15: Shrimp tempura with cucumber inside, spicy tuna on the top with eel sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fancy Sushi Roll - $16: Salmon and cheese, spicy tuna, avocado, with crunch, tobiko on top with chef’s special sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fancy Q Roll - $16: Spicy tuna and avocado, topped with tuna, avocado, crunch, tobiko and chef’s sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pink Lady Roll - $16: Shrimp tempura and spicy tuna, kani salad, avocado wrapped in soy paper and chef’s special sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire Tuna Roll - $16: Pepper tuna and avocado wrapped with soy paper, topped with spicy tuna, jalapeno, eel sauce and chili sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crazy Girl Roll - $16: Shrimp tempura and cucumber wrapped in soy paper, topped with avocado, seared tuna, jalapeno and chef’s special sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Dragon Roll - $16: Crab salad and avocado inside, avocado and eel on top with eel sauce and black tobiko Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fancy Dragon Roll - $16: Two shrimp tempura and cucumber inside, eel and smoked salmon on the top with eel sauce and tobiko Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Bad Girl Roll - $16: Kani, avocado, cucumber inside, salmon on the top, and spicy sauce sear with chive, caviar Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Heart Roll - $17: Spicy tuna and avocado wrapped in soy paper, topped with tuna and chef’s special sauce and red tobiko Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Dragon Roll - $14: Eel and cucumber with avocado on top with masago and eel sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup
- Miso Soup (Small) - $3 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup (Large) - $5 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clam Miso Soup - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salad
- Green Salad - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Skin Salad - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Kani Salad - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Salad - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sear Tuna Salad - $13 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Seaweed Salad - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi Entrees
- Chirasi - $27: 15 pcs of assorted fish over seasoned rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poke Bowl - $17: Tuna and salmon with japanese pickle over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi Deluxe - $27: 9 pcs of assorted sushi and california roll Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sashimi Deluxe - $28: 17 pcs assorted sashimi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi & Sashimi Combo - $30: 5 pcs sushi, 11 pcs sashimi and spicy tuna roll Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Ramen and Sushi Bar Set
Choose one selection ramen (Shoyu Ramen, Shio Ramen, Miso Ramen, Spicy Miso Ramen)
- Ramen Set with 4 Piece Sushi - $22: Choose one selection ramen (Shoyu, Shio, Miso, or Spicy Miso) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ramen Set with 5 Piece Sashimi - $22: Choose one selection ramen (Shoyu, Shio, Miso, or Spicy Miso) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ramen Set with Mini Chirasi - $22: Choose one selection ramen (Shoyu, Shio, Miso, or Spicy Miso) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ramen Set with One Classic Roll - $22: Choose one selection ramen (Shoyu, Shio, Miso, or Spicy Miso) Available at: dinner, lunch
Kitchen Entrees
- Chicken Teriyaki - $17 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Teriyaki - $19 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Teriyaki - $19 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Teriyaki - $22 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallops Teriyaki - $22 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Teriyaki - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tempura - $20 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Katsu Don (Chicken or Pork) - $17: Deep fried chicken or pork with onion, scallion, carrots and eggs over rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Sake Kawa
- Is Sake Kawa dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Sake Kawa has 9 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tamago, Salmon Skin Salad and Crispy Rice.
- What can I eat at Sake Kawa on a dairy-free diet?
- Tamago, Salmon Skin Salad and Crispy Rice carry the dairy-free tag, out of 9 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Sake Kawa have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Crispy Rice and Spicy Seaweed Salad.
- Is Sake Kawa gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Sake Kawa?
- Sashimi Deluxe, at roughly 114.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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