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Sakana

4.5 (313 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids

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Cheryl P.

My friend and I came here one weekday evening for dinner and were able to be seated right away despite not having a reservation and also the overall size of the restaurant being relatively small. We were quite lucky as I noticed more people standing by the wall waiting around as the night went on. Few things make me as happy as seeing a gluten-free sushi menu, so I'm super grateful that this restaurant is able to accommodate my allergy! Our server was very welcoming and patiently went through all the different rolls that could be made gluten-free and brought out tamari sauce without me even needing to request it. My friend had been here several times before and told me that she's really enjoyed Sakana's specialty rolls, especially the ones with truffle oil. I'm not the biggest fan of truffle oil, but I also thought all of their specialty rolls looked really enticing. It was a bit of a bummer that the ones that I wanted to try the most couldn't be made into a gluten-free version... I ended up going with a roll that had tuna on the inside and scallop on the outside, as well as an extra Philadelphia roll. The specialty rolls are about ~$18 or so and the more regular rolls (that come with 6 pieces instead of 8) are about $8. As other people have noted before, the portion sizes were a bit smaller than I expected, especially for the specialty rolls. However, other than that, we had a wonderful dining experience. Our food was brought out super quickly and they continuously checked on us throughout the evening. Overall, I can see why this place gets quite busy around Harvard Square, definitely a solid local option if you're in the mood for sushi!

Jimmy H.

Your run of the mill Sushi place. Nothing too fancy but will do the trick if you're in the mood! The servers were extremely nice and welcoming.

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Connie L.

Came to Sakana on a whim, and honestly this was some so-so sushi. Their fish doesn't taste particularly high quality. Their Tuna Sashimi wasn't good, it was a bit hard to chew. Their Salmon options tasted way better. No issues with service though, their staff all seemed very nice.

Spicy tuna on rice tots
Annie C.

I ordered takeout here. For two people, we each ordered one roll and got the spicy tuna rice tots to share. They gave us utensils for one person in the bag...and indeed, the rolls were quite small and it was more of a one-person sized serving. The quality of the fish was delicious and it was plated nicely. I didn't like the texture of the rice tots themselves, though I liked the fish on top.

Justin G.

This was our 3rd time here and it's definitely my favorite sushi spot in the Somerville, Cambridge, Medford area. While it's a small restaurant with about 5 tables and 4 bar seats, we've never had to wait more than 10 min for a table on a Friday or Saturday night. Additionally, the food is always fresh and comes out quick. What I like so much about this place is the unique combinations of the sushi. Especially the Sakana, Hokkaido and Spicy Mango Avocado rolls. What we ordered: - Sakana Makimono: We get this every time. The jalapeño and crunchy sesame soy sauce are amazing - Hokkaido Makimono: We get this every time. The spicy yuzu miso sauce is delicious - Rocky Road Makimono: First time trying this and would make this a staple in our order - Hot Chili Maki: solid - Spicy Mango Avocado: love this simple unique roll - Spicy Crispy Shrimp: solid

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Even though the place is pretty small and cozy, the wait goes by quite fast. My favorite was the torched raw scallop--so much flavor. We sat at the sushi bar so it was nice to see our food being made fresh.

Tiffanie J.

If I had to choose a couple items for my last meal on Earth, sushi from Sakana would be on there. Sakana is a small gem that I found out about 2 years ago. I came here with a hungry friend and we ordered 5 rolls EACH. Yes, this is a small hole in the wall place and yes, it's a SUPER casual place. But I absolutely love coming here. Service is very attentive and the place is clean. My favorite rolls to get here are the Hokkaido and the Sakana, but every piece of fish that you put in your mouth from here is fresh. I have not had a bad experience and I hope it stays that way. Sakana is also very affordable (for sushi) and the quality is top notch. The place is definitely a no frills type of spot. There are plenty of street parking and is super accessible by bus/ a 10 minute walk from either Central/ Harvard Red Line. They also offer a few alcoholic beverages like wine, beer, and sake. Definitely come here and you will not be disappointed!

Softshell Crab Roll, Sakana Makimono, Yellow Tail Scallion Roll
Christina P.

Standard, reliable sushi rolls, nothing crazy with affordable pricing for people who want sushi. I felt slightly disrespected by service, which I'll talk about in the latter portion of the review (this is where I deduct 2 stars). I am a big fan of having sushi mostly ungarnished to appreciate the fish on its own, but I branched out from my usual and wasn't disappointed. Soft shell crab (10/10): I love soft shell crab, the tobiko and eel sauce gave it a sweet and saltiness. Very standard roll. Sakana roll (9/10): I like this one a little less, just because I was overwhelmed by ~stuff~ but the chili oil crunch was a nice touch. I really loved how buttery the torched salmon was. Yellowtail roll (10/10): not much to say, standard and good. Service was subpar. There were two other tables in the restaurant who had walked in after I had sat down. When I was sat, I was not brought water until after the other tables had gotten it and after I had asked for it, and the first time I was greeted when I was asked if I was ready to order, which again, was after the other tables ordered. It was a disappointing and a bit offensive. I would order takeout here but probably not come back to the establishment itself. I try to separate service from the food, but it all felt a little rude and unwelcoming.

B N.

The sushi was very good and fresh. We had the snow mountain, unagi sashimi and the kampachi crudo. Parking was ok as long as u download the parking app. Overall we liked it.

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Della S.

Another hidden gem in the Greater Boston area! I came here for the first time recently and had a great first impression- the staff were extremely helpful and the fish was so fresh! We ordered the salmon salsa taro chip ($11), salmon oyakodon ($21), and chirashi donburi ($22). The server notified us that they were low on salmon but offered to replace the salmon in our appetizer with tuna. We enjoyed the tuna salsa. It had the perfect mix of fresh tuna pieces, crispy peppers, and the saltiness was just right. This dish did not skimp on the fish! The servers kept an eye on our plate and offered to get us more taro chips when they saw that we ran out. The taro chips were hardly salted at all but I liked how the starchiness and crunchiness balanced with the soft, savory tuna. I would totally get the salmon oyakodon again. The bowl was loaded with salmon roe which added so much fattiness and richness to everything! My favorite part was the seared salmon belly and its crispy, fragrant chili oil on top. The bowl didn't look super big at first but ended up being quite filling. There was just enough rice that every bite had salmon roe and tobiko. The chirashi bowl had a huge variety of fish, all of which were very fresh. The seared tuna with chili oil was, again, my favorite part of the bowl. The price point for the raw fish donburi is pretty comparable to what you'd get at other spots around the city. The vibes of the restaurant are homey while sleek. I highly recommend this spot!

Crimson Makimono, Hot Chili Maki Roll
Marc S.

Great small sushi restaurant right on Mass Ave in Cambridge. Specialty rolls such as Sakana, Rocky Road, and Crimson are really impressive with a variety of flavors and textures. Standard sushi such as salmon avocado also very good. Great service and great sake options as well. Small space but very cute and comfortable for a date night.

Lin W.

Came here for lunch and were seated instantly. The lunch specials are super reasonable. We both got the sushi lunch ($16 each), which comes with miso soup, a salad, and five nigiri with a spicy tuna roll. Service was great and fast.

Nigiri Dinner & Seared Salmon Belly a la Carte

Tried the most 2 popular dishes in yelp: Nigiri Dinner & Seared Salmon Belly. The sushi quality in general is good. But I don't understand why they put sauce on all sushi. I like the squid and scallop the most. They are sweet. The salmon in the nigiri dinner is very ok. The salmon belly is a bit fishy. I order salmon all the time, but this fishy is not the ordinary fishy. In general, I still like the food. The price is reasonable. And the service is good. Table is a bit small for 2 persons and the space is a bit small. Good that not many people on Sunday lunch time. Otherwise it may be loud and a bit lack of privacy if it's packed.

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I'm not usually a sushi fan but this stuff was great! Nice little restaurant which my friends and I were lucky enough to get a table for 5.

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Have only had takeout but their special veggie roll is AMAZING! Cool space too and great service.

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Ask the Community - Sakana

Is there a patio for dining?

They do not have outside dining but they are very efficient with to go orders. Excellent sushi

Is lunch menu on weekends as well?

Only Sunday no lunch menu!

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