Shiawa (幸, meaning "happy") is a modern Japanese restaurant located in Saint Helier, Massachusetts. Asian restaurants are known for not having much variety or leeway in their design, which is where Shiawa crosses the line. With a clean and open floor layout and delicious, modern food, Shiawa keeps its authenticity while providing a one-of-a-kind experience.
Shiawa has spacious indoor and outdoor seating, with furniture and walls made of solid wood to retain a familiar yet new atmosphere and metal accents to make the restaurant feel more casual. On the interior, the extensive sushi bar fills nearly an entire wall will a seemingly endless amount of ingredients.
Don't let the aesthetics pull your eyes off the food; Shiawa has the best Japanese food in the state, fusing authentic ingredients and preparations into modern dishes. With classics such as miso soup and more familiar treats such as teriyaki burgers and ramen, Shiawa surely doesn't disappoint. The restaurant also has a sushi bar which lines nearly an entire wall in fresh seafood and rice.