Saisaki a located on Main Street in an iconic restaurant location. It has been fun through the years to dine here and watch the street traffic go by. On this occasion we occupied the large group room. The room was cozy and allowed our party to have an intimate room to ourselves. The staff here was very friendly and helpful. There was plenty of help to serve our larger group. They were a bit slow...but allowed us to pace ourselves and enjoy the fellowship. I was impressed that they hustled a child's order ahead of the adults food to keep them satisfied. I didn't see the waiters come back through much after the food was served. On this trip I ordered the steak teriyaki bento box. The box is a bit expensive compared to Other places. However the sinking atmosphere, location, quality and volume...justify the price in my mind. The box came with a cup of miso soup. The soup was tasty and a lot like you would expect for a Japanese restaurant. It did not come with a salad as many other places might. The box was stuffed with food! The steak es piled high and excellent! It was very tender and moist. It had a nice teriyaki flavor marinated in the meat. There were two crab Rangoon pieces and two egg rolls. Normally you would only expect one of each. The crab Rangoon wrapper was cooked so that it was a bit oily and the wrapper was mushy. The filling was plentiful. However I felt like the filling was lacking on crab taste and overpowering on cream cheese. The egg Roll wrappers were a bit more crispy without being too crispy. The wrapper was a bit greasy to taste. I found the filling...while fresh...to be a little mushy as well. There were five pieces of a California roll included. That was a lot of sushi to eat as well. The roll was tasty. It was put together nicely and gave you a good taste of each ingredient. read more

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We love saisaki! The owners could not be more friendlier or more welcoming. We have come many times before and service is always quick. Food is always fresh. The building itself is very nice. I would also HIGHLY recommend booking their private sushi making class. It was awesome!! Well worth the money for the teaching of the class and all the food and drink you get for the price! read more

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My family and I were starving. We had a long day of shopping in Fort Wayne and needed a good meal. I told them I wanted to try Saisake. It had been years since I had good Thai food, and I was hoping I would find it in this place. I used to have three great places to have Thai food down in Miami, so moving here and finding none was a bit of a shock. Thankfully, I think with Saisake, we found a place finally for good Thai/Asian Fusion food in the area! Saisake has a great convenience feature in that it has a parking garage built into the building they are in. The parking garage is free and has an elevator that takes you near the entrance of the restaurant. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, and comfortable. There are two areas, a dining area and a bar, and you cannot go wrong with either area. The service is excellent, our waiter took very good care of us! The food itself was magnificent! It was the best Thai/Asian Fusion food my family and I have ever had. We all started gyoza for the table as well as miso soup for each of us. The gyoza was perfect... my mom ate most of that dish! She was floored with how delicious it was! We were also impressed with how flavorful the miso soup was, my mom commenting on wishing Saisake was closer to where we live so she could have this often. My brother ordered for his main course the Crispy Chicken Katsu, he had some chili paste with it. He said this was the best Chicken Katsu ever! My mom had Lomein Noodles which she thoroughly enjoyed. I had the Sizzling Korean Bulgogi Steak, which was sublime. The flavor was absolutely amazing! We all resolved we would need to return to this restaurant eventually as it was a fantastic experience! If you are in the area, I strongly recommend and implore you all to eat here! This place is special! read more

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Beautiful, classy restaurant with a large patio across from Freimann Square and the Fort Wayne Art Museum. However, the sushi is tuned to a midwestern palate--the majority of the rolls are heavy with mayo, fried ingredients. and cream cheese. (To illustrate, 12 of their 16 specialty rolls feature mayonnaise, and the other four include fried items, eel sauce, and cheap surimi (imitation krab)). With no rolls on the menu I'd care to order, I was pleased to see chirashi on the menu, which is one of my favorite Japanese meals. Briefly, chirashi almost universally in the US is an Edomae-style bowl that includes a variety of raw proteins and vegetables with authentic higher-end Japanese ingredients. In fact, along with tuna, salmon and yellowtail, I would expect to see squid, octopus, shrimp, tomago, at least one type of roe, shiso, microgreens, cucumber, fresh daikon, oshinko, kanpyo, and maybe even uni or a special variety of sashimi, arranged over heavily seasoned rice sprinkled with furikake or shredded nori, and presented in a traditional Japanese box or bowl. It never comes with a sauce, although soy, wasabi and ginger are presented on the side. Instead, Saisaki served a shallow white pasta bowl with a rounded scoop of lightly vinegared rice, a small amount of seaweed salad, four bites of oshinko, 12 total slices of six kinds of raw fish ( two each of the cheapest mealy tuna, yellowtail, salmon, mackerel, escolar, and snapper), and a completely unnecessary flower. It was presented with a dish of poke-style sauce, which was described as a soy and hoisin blend with orange and other flavors. I had to specifically ask for the server to bring soy sauce. It was like the chef had never made a chirashi don before in his life. I was low-key shocked. Extra weird, Saisaki's table settings included a fork and western soup spoon wrapped in a cloth napkin, but no chopsticks. Chopsticks were offered in a questioning way with my meal that indicated I and other patrons at Saisaki would not typically be expected to use them. They also did not offer an asIan soup spoon with my miso. To their credit, the service was polite and professional, and the fish portions I received were generously cut and fresh... just ordinary and lesser quality. However, I absolutely insist that in no way should this be described as chirashi, and, moreover, it is definitely not a dish worthy of its $32 price tag. If you're after gloopy, culturally void, 'murican sushi, you probably won't be disappointed here; however, if you value fresh, pure, authentic Japanese, this is not a place I would ever recommend. I look forward to researching and trying a better Japanese restaurant the next time I am in FWA. read more

Saisaki - Saisaki's disappointing version of "chirashi," not even close to authentic chirashi and not worth its $32 price. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

We are in Ft. Wayne for a show. We had reservations at a place we found online, which turned out to be a dud. We left and found this gem! The owners and employees are super friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious, and the location was inviting, warm, and clean. Again, the servers and owners were so friendly. And the cocktails (Old Fashioned) were great!!! Top shelf!!! I highly recommend!!! Thank you for a lovely meal and night out!!! read more

Sushi restaurant in downtown FTW. The place was pretty empty when we come for a late lunch on a Saturday, except for a Sushi making class which seem to be having fun. Service was friendly and the food was good. Not cheap, but not outrageous for sushi either. They don't really have a great combo or lunch special though; we split a sushi plate and some rolls, plus some appetizers. Overall, worth a visit and I would check out their sushi classes if I lived in FTW. read more

Party of 10. Seated immediately. Sapporo on tap! Got the octopus sashimi. A few assorted rolls. Very good. Manager came and chatted for a bit. Very friendly place! Some got the teriyaki with steak. Some with chicken. If you want good sushi look no more. read more

My wife and I were actually both working downtown in our offices during the continued work-from-home craziness. We settled on Asian cuisine and decided to try out Saisaki. I was pleasantly surprised at how busy they were on a chilly, dark, mid-week night. That's a great sign that there's a good following. Service was ok and pretty much what you can expect these days. The crab Rangoon was tasty and hit the spot to start. My wife had the Tom Kha soup and I went with the sushi roll. Both were excellent choices. I'm glad to see an upscale sushi restaurant in downtown. Please consider giving them a try as I hope they have continued success. Can't wait to go back and the hot pot. :) read more

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My hubby and I love going here! Best food and service. It's always so clean and neatly decorated too! read more

Saisaki - 2 yum yum rolls and a Spicy California Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

First of all the food is outstanding! I travel for work and honestly rely a lot on reviews from yelp when choosing my dining experience. I was so impressed with the food, service and beauty of the restaurant. I sat in a cozy spot in the bar area by the sushi bar. After a day of traveling it was so peaceful. The ambience is amazing. The minute you walk in you can feel what I'm talking about. I loved the soft music in the background. It actually was a beautiful day and they offer outdoor seating which overlooks a park. I would typically request setting outdoors, but due to the amazing ambience when I walked in, I had to sit indoors! The servers were great. Very attentive. The owner actually introduced himself to me while there. He mentioned that on the weekends they have a piano player. If I lived here, I would definitely check this out on the weekend. I noticed on other review they offer a sushi making class... that would be so much fun for a date night! I ordered the bento box because it had a nice variety. I added the salad with ginger dressing. The meal also came with a side of delicious broth soup. It was perfect. I'm so happy I added the salad with ginger dressing it was amazing. The dressing was perfect. I saw several people ordering the sushi. I would definitely try that next time I'm in town. The crab rangoon were the best I have ever had. The price was very reasonable! You will not be disappointed when coming here! Will definitely be adding this to my rotation when traveling to the Fort Wayne area! read more

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We went on a Saturday evening early - about 5:30pm. The place was nearly empty which is a shame because the service was stellar, the food was delicious, and the inside was awesome! Thank you for a great experience! read more

My husband and I absolutely love coming here! They have a great dine in sushi deal on Sundays, Mondays & Tuesdays!

Cake here for my birthday with my family and was treated like royalty! We had reserved the hot pot and it was all of our first times partaking in it. It was a lot of fun and delicious! A large variety of meat and seafood. We had more than enough food for the 5 of us and took a bunch home for leftovers. I would absolutely come back and try their regular menu. The staff was so friendly and helpful and made great suggestions for appetizers and desserts. read more

Saisaki - Hot pot - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Saisaki made me a custom California roll and my usual Philadelphia roll my favorite spot!! read more

Saisaki - Sasaki made me a custom California Roll and my usual Philadelphia Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

My family and I celebrated my birthday there last night. The food and service and general hospitality of the staff exceeded all expectations! From the special salad brought to the table, the sashimi, the incredible boat of sushi to the Cherry Blossom drink and Gibbs 2015 Cab...absolutely everything was amazing! They made my night unforgettable. The kindest people we have ever encountered at a restaurant. The decor is gorgeous and the service perfection. The food is the winner, by far. Even a non Sushi loving midwesterner like myself is now a believer and a fan. The attention to every detail sets this place apart. You will not be disappointed-the only disappointment would be to miss out on this lovely spot downtown. read more

Saisaki - Birthday dinner at Saisaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Food was very fresh! Great friendly staff! Get the purple ice cream too! We had a large party and they were so attentive and accommodating.

The food is delicious, friendly staff and attentive. They have a great 'boat' special on certain days of the week.

Ordered deluxe sushi and miso soup Togo. The fish pieces were thick and big. The rice could have been cooked a tiny bit longer, though - some rice felt like it was breaking into powder. For the price, I was expecting a whole roll - not half. I can't comment on service or ambiance since I just took my food to-go, but at a glance, the restaurant looked nice and fancy. read more

The food here was amazing and was the perfect lunch for me and my family! I enjoy it a lot. I recommend the spicy Californian roll if you like crab, read more

I had a meeting in FT WAYNE and decided to try this place out for lunch and had the salmon bento box and spicy tuna roll. I really liked the atmosphere and style inside. The owner of the restaurant was actually the one making the food and you can tell he takes pride in what he puts out. Definitely would be a great date spot and the food was delicious. read more

Saisaki - Salmon Bento Box - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

WOW! To be brief, just go and treat yourself to this fabulous restaurant. We were visiting Fort Wayne, and our dinner here was the highlight of being in the downtown district. Atmosphere: A+. The restaurant is located on Main Street directly across from a lovely park. The casual atmosphere inside is very soothing from the moment you walk in. The music in the background is soft, so that one is able to hold a conversation with a companion across the table in a normal voice. Staff: A+. We were warmly greeted and led to a table immediately. Our friendly waiter was outstanding! He was young and just a couple of weeks into the job, but he knew and could explain everything on the menu. Our drinks and courses were delivered promptly, and our waiter clearly kept an eye on us from a discreet distance to keep the meal progressing at our pace. This is a restaurant that invests in staff training the old-fashioned way, and this was a young man who cared about his job. Finally, we were pleasantly surprised when the talented owner/chef came to our table to chat about the food and our experience in his restaurant. Food: A++++! The owner/chef prepares all the dishes, and he is an absolute artist in presentation. Just look at the online photos people have posted of his beautifully arranged plates, which showcase edible flowers and the freshest sashimi you'll ever taste in the USA, plus delicate sauces that enhance but don't overwhelm. What's more, the amount of food on the plate is bountiful. I was full after eating half the food on my plate of salmon teriyaki over a heaping serving of fresh vegetables cooked just right, and took home the rest for two of us to enjoy for lunch the next day. One doesn't expect to find this level of fine dining in a mid-size Midwestern city, but that is exactly what we discovered at Saisaki. Get off the highway and go out of your way to have a meal here. read more

My husband and I wanted to try somewhere we haven't been before and since we love restaurants like this one we figured we could give it a shot the high reviews sadly got our hopes up. Now first things first this place was not horrible by any means but there are places that in my opinion here in town that do it better in many ways. First our service started great he was polite and brought the appetizer quickly but after we got our meal since we were the only ones here he went and sat down with the other wait staff and didn't check on us till we had been done for between 15-20 minutes just looking for him. The food overall was 50/50 some things were great and had good flavor while other things either had hardly any or too much of a odd flavor like our sushi roll was supposed to be spicy but there was a sour sauce on it that took over making it unpleasant. It was also off the way they cut the veggies especially the onions because some chunks were so big that they had not fully cooked like the rest. The only other thing about the food that was the garnishment was pretty but quite a nuisance since it wasn't really something you would eat so you end up scooping/picking it off first and it was on everything. Over all I think its a nice place for a more fancy night out if you want to flash your money without going to a typical steakhouse, but if you just are looking for the cuisine there are better places in town that are a bit more wallet friendly with more to offer. read more

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Everything was fantastic! Drinks (blueberry mojito), sushi, potstickers and noodles! Yum!

Great food, great drink, great service, great time! Went with a group of friends after work on a Thursday & pre-ordered the hot pot. It was fun and delicious - salmon with udon noodles in the Tom kha Kai broth was my favorite combo. The lychee martini was delicious- not too sweet. Our server was friendly, and the co-owner gave us orientation to the hot pot. Will definitely go back! read more

Saisaki - Hot pot - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Wonderful experience . Great food and service. We will definitely go back again soon. read more

Great food however 18% gratuity on a hot pot for 2 is absurd! How you gonna charge me extra to cook my own food! Gtfoh! read more

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Staff is professional, helpful and very friendly. The food is delicious, and beautifully presented. The ambience is peaceful, relaxing, and suitable to a date, a night out with friends or with family. read more

There have been a few different restaurants in this space on Main Street, including Park Place. It still has the same attractive interior as well as a fantastic outdoor patio and a couple separate rooms for private parties. The Sushi is fresh and preparation is the best in the city. Sushi chefs are friendly and entertaining. If you don't care for Sushi the kitchen at Saisaki is turning out a variety of inventive and tasty dinners. There is free parking in the connected inside parking garage that makes it easy to park even in bad weather. Elevator takes you right to the interior entrance of the restaurant. The staff is extremely friendly and service is fantastic. If you haven't tried Saisaki you are missing out on a truly warm and inviting dining experience in downtown Ft Wayne. read more

I was there last night with friends, and we had the best bento teriyaki and Saisaki sushi and moonfire EVER!!! I even forgot to take photos because I just wanted to devour them and kept eating. The flavors are perfect and the food just melts in your mouth. The calamari sauce says it all! Anybody should try it when you visit this restaurant! For sure, you'd like to come again. This restaurant is a gem in Fort Wayne. The resto ambience was very comfortable. Last night, the place was packed. It is understandable being a Saturday night, but the food quality was never compromised. We did not wait long for our food to arrive. The kitchen staff are respectful of our time. The server was friendly and accommodating. We felt welcomed, despite the busyness of the hour. Excellent food + excellent customer service! My friends and I love it! It is the best! read more

Service was great, every staff member was incredibly nice and friendly. Food was top notch, crab Rangoons followed by a sushi boat.

My jalapeño roll had a mold in it. The noodles were dry and tasteless. Honestly everything were ordered was pretty bad. It's the worst japanese food I've ever had.... read more

The wait time was extreme when we were there 8 people in my party We all got our food at different times . I was done with my meal and others in my party had not even gotten their food yet The prices are high and the portions were not very large. The staff was super friendly and the food was good once it arrived. read more

If you are in Fort Wayne or passing through you must stop here! Wonderful atmosphere, fabulous service, FANTASTIC food- you can't go wrong! Definitely will be coming back!!! If you get a chance sit at the bar and watch the detail put into the sushi and sashimi. read more

Perfect place for date night , casual dinner, and even have a variety of seating for parties! read more

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Sushi is great! The soup is really good as well. Easy take out ordering as well with allergy notations available.

This is, without question, the best restaurant in Fort Wayne. Immediately upon entering, the service was IMPECCABLE, and everyone was so kind and attentive. The food was beautiful and it's clear they care about presentation. I've been to many upscale sushi restaurants in Boston, Providence, and other New England locations and this is by far the best. The interior is gorgeous and there was a live pianist. Very affordable, too. This is a Fort Wayne gem. read more

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This was probably the best sushi and service we've had since moving back to Indiana 5 years ago! Everything was so fresh and the flavors were incredible read more

Saisaki - a wooden boat with sushi on it - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Awesome experience. I sat at the sushi bar and had some nice conversations with the owners and chef. Sushi was great -- fresh and expertly prepared and presented. They made this phenomenal little salad that wasn't on the menu. Gave me a sample of the cold pineapple sake which I will definitely be ordering next time. I look forward to my next experience where I will be bringing my fiancé for a nice evening out in downtown Fort. read more

Very chill ambience with very good service and clean. All the food that we had was really good. The bulgogi was great.

Fantastic sushi, ridiculously fresh fish, great salads and very traditional miso soup. Sat at the sushi bar and spoke with the owner, very nice staff, great atmosphere! I'll be back! read more