Before I start this review, I just want to say that I'm always wary of establishments that might not live up to their name. So when a brand new restaurant named Sushi Heaven opened, I was skeptical.

I decided to eat dinner at the restaurant, located in a quiet strip mall next to Peet's Coffee on Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road. In the end, I was pleasantly surprised. I thought the food was going to be exactly like Masu, another popular sushi restaurant in downtown Saratoga. However, I was proven wrong.

Although it was a busy dinner hour with several parties still there,  I was seated after only a few minutes by a friendly waitress.

When I first walked into the room, I thought the atmosphere itself was enough to make me want to come back.

The walls were painted a beautiful coral color, which worked well with the black decor accents. The decor was polished and modern, and the music was lovely and soothing as I waited for my seat. 

The cooks were attentive to the order, and were also quite friendly.  The waitress took 20 percent off my bill even though it was past the end of November, which I appreciated. 

The food was delicious. The miso soup was savory but not too salty. I thank them for getting the California roll just right with the crab and avocado. Too many times have I eaten what is advertised as a California roll but must be some sort of joke.

As a loyal salmon-lover, I didn’t think I would like the tuna rolls. However, I was thoroughly surprised that I really liked it. I think I may have been converted. I loved the sushi and the atmosphere was conducive to a stress free dinner.

In terms of creativity, I would say that the rolls are typical of any other Japanese fusion place. The only distinction from Masu is that Sushi Heaven’s ingredients tasted fresher.

The rolls range from $10-13 and the nigiri ranges from $4-5. After ordering two rolls for myself, and another roll to go, my total came out to be only around $24 — a pretty good deal if you ask me.

There were plenty of business people who also seemed to enjoy having their meetings there, as well as a large group of women. This restaurant is a good dining place for families, singles and groups. The bar was pleasant and also had plenty of space for large groups.

Although I didn’t feel like I was in heaven after eating here, I still highly recommend this restaurant. Also, they gave me free ice cream for dessert: yum.