Welcome to MAMASAKE a popular, Cal-Asian restaurant at Squaw Valley offering eclectic combinations that reflects Japanese, Italian and Latin American influences. Serving modern and traditional sushi, sashimi, nigri and cold and cooked tapas from chef owner Elsa Corrigan; our contemporary fusion approach produces distinctively healthy food with a focus on clean flavors.
MAMASAKE - an exclamation used for extreme feelings of joy or in times of challenge.
Root: mama: Itl. 1. a. an endearing term for a nurturing person b. mother. Root: sake Jp. 1. Japanese rice wine/beer. 2. Japanese word for salmon. Also see MAMASAN - Japanese; a female restaurateur.
Favored by locals as well visitors, we are a short drive from Truckee and Tahoe City - an easy to get to choice for any sushi lover visiting the Lake Tahoe area.
From our bar with a wide variety of beers on tap and over 15 kinds of sake to innovative sake cocktails, we offer an exuberant approach to food, fun and entertainment. Our “Extreme Screen” drop down in the middle of the restaurant displays everything from extreme sports events and music videos to World Cup sports and movies - making Mamasake the place to go in Lake Tahoe for great food and a great time.
SUSHI SAKE LUNCH DINNER
Our in house bar and grill. This is a great spot to enjoy one of our Crush Favorites specialty drinks or a cold beer, grab a sandwich or pizza off of our Bar Menu, and watch your favorite game.