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Little Sakana

4.4 (241 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Amanda N.

The hand rolls are very balanced here with rice to fish ratios. I think the menu selection is great, and they are super quick getting food out even when busy. The "secret" (not too secret) orders are also good, make sure to ask your server about those if they forget to mention it. I will say there was not anything too stand out to me, other than the variety. I think everything tasted about the way you would expect from an AYCE sushi spot in Houston but this one I did think was pricier for dinner than I would like since nothing stood out to me.

Keila B.

Little Sakana continues to be my favorite since they opened. While the way you order has changed, the quality has not. The ambiance varies depending if you go for lunch or dinner hour, with the weekends being their busiest. They tend to retain their employees so you still get the great customer service you would expect from a ACYE sushi spot.

No sashimi on the lunch special
Brad G.

The sushi was great and fresh. The lunch special is cheaper than dinner, but some items aren't available at the all-you-can-eat price. The place was well decorated and packed for lunch. It's a very popular place, and the servers still waited on you quickly.

Victoria L.

One of the better AYCE sushi spots in Houston area that is reasonably priced. We went for lunch and the options were still good. I enjoyed the: Salmon, Garlic ponzu salmon Garlic soy salmon Spicy salmon Spicy scallop Yellowtail jalapeño We did not enjoy the tuna, or the albacore. The tuna was too fishy for my taste.

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Isabel P.

Came on a Saturday evening with friends. This is an AYCE Sushi in the Katy Asiatown. We were a large a party. Little Sakana does take reservations. It didn't seem too busy for a Saturday evening but probably best to get a reservation just in case. Getting here was easy and easy to find. Plenty of parking. Nice complex to eat and even get dessert or after dinner coffee/tea. The place is pretty decently sized. Very open, bright, and clean. $36 for dinner (ages 11+). Note that youre limited to a 2 hr dining time which starts once you are seated, not when you first order so keep that in mind. Even if your party is incomplete, your time will start once you're seated so consider waiting to the whole party is there. You order off a sheet that has 3 rounds on our but you are able to order additional rounds if you get that far. I'm not a fan of having to fill out the sheet as its not quite ideal if you're a large party. Trying to gather everyone's order on to the sheet takes more time vs going one by one to get everyone's order in. The items also just come out all together on the same plate and sometimes we forget who ordered what and the amount. Our party was split into 2 ordering sheets. Table A and Table B which was indicated on the street But it really didn't didn't help any when the food came out. When the food runners came out, they were placing the orders on the wrong side of the table which left confusion on whose order was whose. Or the other side accidentally eating the others order. The menu selection has the basics and traditional sushi. The sashimi selection only had 9 options and thinly sliced.... like size 2 deli slices (IYKYK). 3 slices of sashimi at Sakana world equate to 1 sashimi slice normally. The Sushi slices were thin too me as well and placed on a hefty portion of rice. There is a leftover surcharge but it's not explained in detail so idk if that included the rice. It does seem the place does try and in hopes to fill you up on the rice and fillers. We did come with experienced diners who told us about the "secret menu" you have to ask for. They do not advertise it nor informed by the wait staff unless you literally ask. They are "premium " or "specialty" sushi pieces that are limited to 2 pieces per person. One of their advertised special of the day was Liver of Munkfish. Limited to 1 per person. The Monkfish was a first time for myself so not sure how it was to taste but it didn't really have a flavor to it and texture is velvity. It was served over seaweed and the seaweed over powered it i guess. Sushi rolls come in mostly 4 pieces and some in 6. The Lemon roll and baked scallop rolls were the tables favorite. The salmon skin appetizer was really good. The spicy Kani salad was a popular one as well. The agedashi tofu should be skipped. Garlic ponzu salmon and soy salmon sushi was another favorite. Our waitress was great and very nice. She checked on us frequently. For $36 the sushi and menu options were okay. Unfortunately the "premium " selections and secret menu didn't stand out or tasted premium to me. We had a nice dinner with the friends but sushi quality was in line with just above mediocre and the tricks in an AYCE place is on par to limit your consumption. For me, there's better ayce sushi places worth the "premium " price and gives better cuts of fish without the need to order triple the number just to get a normal cut.

Dylan H.

I've tried AYCE sushi in Houston, and I'd say this one is the most fresh. I enjoyed it enough that I came back for a second time after my first visit. Pros: - The sushi is fresh and tasty. Just enough rice. - The staff is friendly, and the food came out at a good, consistent pace. - Dedicated free parking but a little tight. Cons: - Lack of seared nigiri. They only have seared tuna. - Pricier. - The appetizers were fine, but nothing special or unique. - Lack of dessert choices. Might've just been confusion, but during one of the visits, our party only received one order of the "chef's special" despite the menu stating it's one per person. I asked our server about it, but they never came back with an answer or the rest of the order. Final Verdict: Overall a 4/5. The freshness makes the price worth it for me.

Mona W.

I have always been a little nervous about AYCE Sushi spots but Little Sakana has helped open my eyes to the possibilities! The food was both delicious and fresh and it was great portion sizes I had a wonderful server I believe her name was Michelle. The space was cute and inviting. My only takeaway is when delivering the items the were quickly dropped off and you couldn't hear/ understand what toll was what. Outside of that I will be back when I'm in the Katy area.

Baked Green Mussel
Linda T.

Modern, minimalist aesthetic. Servers are all friendly and good parking spaces on this side of the plaza of Katy Asian Town. WARNING: MY GOD, there's so much rice in their rolls. Their salmon and yellowtail kama, although good, are huge. You have been warned. Only get it if you have someone to share with. Ex-boyfriend nigiri are my favorite. Green mussels are another good option that's not too heavy. Everything else was a blurr besides remembering to not get those damn rolls cause it's huge and so much rice. Complimentary ice-cream at the end was just okay. You only get one scoop.

Salmon Sashimi
Lynda P.

Hands down the best all-you-can-eat sushi I've ever had! The quality is amazing and every single roll tastes incredible. I love that their menu includes pictures for almost every item, it's so helpful when ordering! Just keep in mind there is a two-hour time limit, but the friendly service and bright, beautiful ambiance make for a perfect dining experience. I'll definitely be back!

Olivia W.

I got the ayce option on a weekend during lunch. I recommend coming here during a weekday lunch for better prices. The quality of fish is decent for ayce. The service was pretty fast surprisingly when the server was in charge of so many tables that I felt pretty bad. The place is pretty clean and spacious!

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Claudia K.

Love the service and the quality of sushi for AYCE. Service and ambiance is friendly and fast.

Calvin D.

Great tasting sushi, but last experience left a sour taste. After our first round of orders, we were told that since we aren't eating the rice they will have to charge us for it and if that's ok. I said no it's not , server said it's fine this time but if we order items that comes with rice we have to eat it . If they charged me for the rice that I don't eat bc it gets me full quicker, that tip would depreciate. I come here to enjoy a good meal and this last one wasn't it, it ruined my appetite. First round of food was still good though **next time I come back and I get charged for not eating rice, the odds of a good tip will be very slim :)** EVERYONE SHOULD DO THE SAME!!

Allison K.

Probably one of my favorite spots for AYCE sushi! Just a heads up, if you get cold easily like me, I would bring a sweater because it's pretty chilly inside. The restaurant and bathrooms are well-lit, clean, and nicely decorated. The AYCE menu has a variety of different dishes to choose from and I loved how there were different sauce options for the salmon and tuna nigiri's (i.e. garlic ponzu salmon, citrus soy salmon, umami oil salmon, etc). For the appetizers, definitely get the crispy salmon skin! I wasn't sure if I believed my friend at first when he was hyping this up but he was right because this was so addicting. The texture and savory flavor of the salmon was so addicting. I will say, compared to Sushi Masa and other AYCE sushi spots that I've been to, Little Sakana has more rice in their nigiri's so that definitely filled me up faster. Speaking of rice, some of the rice kept falling apart as we tried to pick up the nigiri but overall, the quality of the fish was great! Aside from the great food, our server Michelle was fantastic! She was so welcoming, kind, and attentive during my friend and I's dining experience. I'm looking forward to when I can come back and explore more of the other food items on the menu. Pro Tip: Say you want to order from their secret menu! You won't be disappointed

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Hello! Are any of the spicy rolls gluten allergy friendly by chance? Or any other rolls OK for gluten allergy folks?

Most sushi rolls are gluten free with just these ingredients sushi rice, most fish, vegetables, avocado, cucumber, and nori are naturally gluten free. Stay away from imitation crab and all the sauces. Use non gluten free soy sauce. So as long as you… 

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I had been wanting to try this place for a while and I'm so glad that tonight we finally did. Our…read moreserver, Michelle, was very friendly and attentive throughout. We decided to order à la carte and tried a bunch of things like takoyaki, yakitori steak and octopus, and katsu curry. After that we had a shaggy dog roll and a few different types of nigiri. Everything was excellent. They also have a few different AYCE menus that I think would be a great value considering the quality of the food. We will definitely be going back soon and bringing our friends.

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I had a really great experience here and wanted to give a shoutout to our waitress. She was…read moreextremely kind, friendly, and attentive from the moment we sat down. She made sure we had everything we needed and checked on us throughout the meal without being overbearing. It honestly made the whole experience much more enjoyable. The food was also amazing! Everything came out much faster than I expected, especially considering how busy the restaurant was. Despite the quick service, the food was hot, fresh, and tasted really good. You could tell everything was prepared well and served with care. Overall, I was very impressed with both the service and the food. Having a friendly waitress who genuinely seemed to care about making sure we had a good experience made a big difference. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for good food, fast service, and great customer service. I'll definitely be coming back!

I'm so sad. This was our FAVORITE sushi restaurant. Jaden (our regular server) was always amazing…read more Have no idea what has happened behind the scenes, but our last two experiences have not been good. We came back thinking maybe the last time was an anomaly and it was worse. To be fair, the food is still good. What's gone downhill is the service. When we first started coming, everyone's order came on their own plate so there was no mixing up rolls. They came quickly and second rounds were also ordered and fulfilled quickly. Now, they bring them out in waves with all the orders mixed up. If more than one person orders sashimi - it's all on one plate. It's just a very challenging situation when folks are at opposite ends of the table. And they slow roll (no pun intended) any order after your first. Tonight, our server, while sweet, took half our order then wandered off for help with the tablet. She then went to two other tables to take their orders before returning to ours. Which completely messed up the timing of the orders coming out. She failed to refill our drinks until we asked her twice. Sadly, we will not be returning and it is 100% because something has happened with management / back of bar. Not because the food is bad.

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