Shrimp tempura udon- taste rlly good however the shrimp is super tiny…it’s all just the fried partbaked lobster roll-taste pretty gooddragon- my fav cuz it also has shrimp tempura insideEverything’s pretty good bUT…nGL the restaurant smells like foot waterBut the service is GOOOOOODDD
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
R F
Takeout order included white tuna sashimi, salmon nigiri, and other items.I received only 1 piece of white tuna for $4 (usually got 2 pieces in my past orders).The single piece of salmon nigiri (also $4) was awful, like chewing gum.I used to be a dine-in customer and was generally satisfied with their service and food. However, they did not treat this takeout order with the same care.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Lacie M.
Had an okay experience when we went. Service was great order was wrong the first time but no big deal they fixed it
Sandra Morrow
This is the best sushi I have had. Wonderful environment, friendly staff, fast service. Highly recommend. Everything I have ordered has been on point every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Willis Tower
Heidi Champaign
This is a lovely restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Moriah G.
My favorite sushi spot in central Illinois! I've sat in once and it is gorgeous on the inside and very intimate. The service is very good as well I have never had a bad experience here!
Vikram Sharma
Wow. This place is freaking awesome, especially the vegan menu ??. We went for dinner and ordered vegan dragon, seaweed tofu, vegan gyoza and vegan kamikaze. Each of the item is top notch and exceeded every expectations. We are super glad that Sakanaya has started vegan options in the menu and I really hope they contest in the upcoming vegan chef challenge! This restaurant might be the best restaurant in the Champaign Urbana right now.We also want to specially thank Laura K who served us the food. Realizing that we are first timers eating Japanese food, she educated us about the cuisine and how to eat. Laura, thank you! You made our evening! Wasabi was amazing!We will come back again for this place to try out all the vegan options.Vegetarian options: A lot of vegan options in this place with the new menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyoza
Larry X.
Maybe it the best sushi place, however, it is oaky compared to sushi places in other parts of countries. Taste is okay. Service is spotty.
Brad M.
Truly excellent sushi. Strange to find such great quality in Champaign, Il. Took my niece for dinner while visiting her at school. Neither of us had been there but the reviews were good so we took a chance. Food was incredible and the service very attentive and helpful. Great menu too with a good selection of some of the off the beaten path cuts like chutoro.
Atmosphere was so great, service was good, food was amazing. Very very busy though and we did have to wait a little bit, so I recommend reservations
Hannah
Sakanaya is one of my favorite restaurants in champaign and I order from here once a week.But shockingly, a piece of plastic wrap was found from the noodle soup and I had to throw away all the food. It looks like an onion skin but it is a total plastic wrap.This has never happened before and even though the food is overpriced, I always trused this place, thinking it’s clean but I don’t think I am going to order from here anymore…
Heather H.
Amazing sushi at fair prices. Been here many times can't recommend it enough. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice with the low lighting but can be noisy at times, especially for those with sensory issues.
AsianRaven V.
Fast service, good food. I had a bunch of different sushi, I think like 5 different rolls for 60$. They have a lot of unique stuff on their specialty menu. Was able to try a lot of new rolls here.
Jae Ung Jung
I have finally found a very good japanese restaurant in town. Everything, including the food, service, and atmosphere, is amazing. I definitely am going to visit again.
Shrimp tempura udon- taste rlly good however the shrimp is super tiny…it’s all just the fried partbaked lobster roll-taste pretty gooddragon- my fav cuz it also has shrimp tempura insideEverything’s pretty good bUT…nGL the restaurant smells like foot waterBut the service is GOOOOOODDD
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Takeout order included white tuna sashimi, salmon nigiri, and other items.I received only 1 piece of white tuna for $4 (usually got 2 pieces in my past orders).The single piece of salmon nigiri (also $4) was awful, like chewing gum.I used to be a dine-in customer and was generally satisfied with their service and food. However, they did not treat this takeout order with the same care.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Had an okay experience when we went. Service was great order was wrong the first time but no big deal they fixed it
This is the best sushi I have had. Wonderful environment, friendly staff, fast service. Highly recommend. Everything I have ordered has been on point every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Willis Tower
This is a lovely restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite sushi spot in central Illinois! I've sat in once and it is gorgeous on the inside and very intimate. The service is very good as well I have never had a bad experience here!
Wow. This place is freaking awesome, especially the vegan menu ??. We went for dinner and ordered vegan dragon, seaweed tofu, vegan gyoza and vegan kamikaze. Each of the item is top notch and exceeded every expectations. We are super glad that Sakanaya has started vegan options in the menu and I really hope they contest in the upcoming vegan chef challenge! This restaurant might be the best restaurant in the Champaign Urbana right now.We also want to specially thank Laura K who served us the food. Realizing that we are first timers eating Japanese food, she educated us about the cuisine and how to eat. Laura, thank you! You made our evening! Wasabi was amazing!We will come back again for this place to try out all the vegan options.Vegetarian options: A lot of vegan options in this place with the new menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gyoza
Maybe it the best sushi place, however, it is oaky compared to sushi places in other parts of countries. Taste is okay. Service is spotty.
Truly excellent sushi. Strange to find such great quality in Champaign, Il. Took my niece for dinner while visiting her at school. Neither of us had been there but the reviews were good so we took a chance. Food was incredible and the service very attentive and helpful. Great menu too with a good selection of some of the off the beaten path cuts like chutoro.
Excellent food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Atmosphere was so great, service was good, food was amazing. Very very busy though and we did have to wait a little bit, so I recommend reservations
Sakanaya is one of my favorite restaurants in champaign and I order from here once a week.But shockingly, a piece of plastic wrap was found from the noodle soup and I had to throw away all the food. It looks like an onion skin but it is a total plastic wrap.This has never happened before and even though the food is overpriced, I always trused this place, thinking it’s clean but I don’t think I am going to order from here anymore…
Amazing sushi at fair prices. Been here many times can't recommend it enough. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice with the low lighting but can be noisy at times, especially for those with sensory issues.
Fast service, good food. I had a bunch of different sushi, I think like 5 different rolls for 60$. They have a lot of unique stuff on their specialty menu. Was able to try a lot of new rolls here.
I have finally found a very good japanese restaurant in town. Everything, including the food, service, and atmosphere, is amazing. I definitely am going to visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5