Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieA chic, modern eatery serving inventive sushi & Japanese dishes, plus lunch specials.
What to order: Yellowtail Jalapeno Roll · Rock Shrimp · Sushi Combo · Sake‑tini (Saketini)From Google Maps reviews.
Absolutely outstanding experience. From the moment you walk in, everything feels right: great location, perfect temperature, and a beautiful interior that’s elegant and welcoming ideal for special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries. The food is exceptional. The sushi shows real expertise, freshness, and excellent presentation. The chicken and meat dishes are equally impressive, prepared with precision and deep respect for Japanese cuisine. The customer service is outstanding: attentive
Watawa is really a great local sushi spot that everyone clearly knows about. It keeps busy throughout the night with a continuous flow of people dining in and picking-up takeout orders. The portion sizes are much larger than other places and very easy to share. We ordered sushi and sashimi for 2 and it was plenty for the three of us. They have a full bar plus speciality drinks. We all opted for the saketini. The servers work in conjunction with one another so there is always someone around if yo
Never knew this place existed in Astoria , beautiful ambiance for a date night !! This is the SUSHI spot , if you need a high end one in Queens !! Now on to the food , everything was delicious. Definitely try the colorful sushi just ask , I forgot the name . But I remembered the glazed Steak was so good.
From the Nov 13, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Ventilation can't keep up with the grease, steam, or smoke.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
No pest-control contract or extermination records on file.