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    MaMa Satto

    3.4 (138 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Shrimp Asparagus, Vegetable Combo, Special California, Salmon & Avocado
    Sreenidhi V.

    Nice food and really good prices for sushi. They came with complimentary miso soup (it has fish btw for anyone with dietary restrictions like me). Lots of sushi roll options on the menu and a good number of vegetarian options. Very very affordable place and located so close to campus - it's definitely a very popular spot for students.

    Mama satto curry, mama satto udon
    Jeffrey Y.

    Super cozy small little shop. Food is authentic and homestyle, not too pricy. Very good service, they bring kids cup and extra bowl and everything without asking. Miso soup on the house right away. Delicious and our go to cozy choice in the area.

    Special California Roll
    Caitlyn C.

    Everything here was super fresh! I've been in person and have gotten carry out. I will say the service is great, everything was fast but it's definitely super packed in there, you're very close to other tables. I got the tuna and avocado roll and a special california roll. Super fresh and yummy. I'm a huge spicy mayo person and I'm not the biggest fan of it here. But overall the service is good and the food is good so I definitely recommend!!

    Warming Miso soup on a cool day
    Dawn S.

    Just happened upon this place while staying at the Bell Tower Hotel before the game. Aromas hit me as I walked in and was seated by the window. When I looked at the menu, I wasn't sure if I was missing something, since the prices looked low. It wasn't busy, but the other diners seemed happy. Why not? I was greeted with a complementary bowl of miso soup. So flavorful and warming! I had a tofu roll, Tamago (egg omelette) and fresh salmon sashimi. Nice portions and very fresh. My server was friendly and attentive throughout my visit. Another bonus: the bill was less than $15. I couldn't believe my eyes and felt kinda of guilty, even though the bill was correct. I had to leave a substantial tip to justify myself!

    Spider Special Roll
    Stephanie T.

    Came here with a friend and ordered the fancy roll combo (around 17.00) and spider roll (around 15.00). The location is very good, it's in the UMICH campus. When we got there it wasn't packed but the service was a little slow. We waited close to half an hour for the first plate to arrive. A lot of the dishes came out at once, so I kind of feel like the waitress was just not paying attention, but I'm not sure. The food came a few minutes after we asked about the order. The combo was worth the price (you're saving like $10 compared to buying the rolls separately, so it's worth your money). Sadly, we never tried any of the sashimi rolls. The Spider roll was good. It was fresh and the pieces were very large. Decent place for dinner if you're not in a hurry.

    Tommy V.

    BIG fan of the chicken katsu here. The portion size is definitely worth the price - I had leftovers! The crispiness of the chicken was excellent. I have gotten sushi from here before, and I have no complaints. Honestly, the best thing about this restaurant is the service. The main woman who runs the service is the star of the show. She is efficient, joyful, and reliable. She can handle every table at once, when the restaurant is at peak capacity, and makes sure that everyone is taken care of. She does not slow down, and is on a mission that you enjoy the food and get to your next scheduled thing on time. My friends and I are typically in a rush to get out before lunch time ends, and she makes sure we do so. Worth returning, and I will be back for sure.

    Salmon Lover
    Ivy C.

    The salmon melted in my mouth, was very satisfied. Service was pretty quick and the lighting was nice. I sat by the window. Ordered Tuna, Salmon, and Salmon lover.

    Julianne H.

    Loveeeee mama satto!!! Come here all the time with friends and fam. The food is good and very reasonably priced!! It can definitely get busy but their service is usually pretty good.

    Calamari Appetizer
    Dechhen S.

    MaMa Satto is my go to spot for sushi in Ann Arbor. I've literally gone here almost weekly and it never disappoints. My favorite roll is the tuna tataki but all of them are pretty great. They also have a pretty extensive menu of rolls and appetizers to try so there's always something new to try. Besides the sushi my friends and I really enjoyed the edamame and the gyoza. We also really like the ramens and have tried the dumpling ramen and the chicken katsu ramen which come in really big serving sizes and are great to share. The calamari wasn't my favorite on the menu but easy to overlook when everything else was so great. The service is quick and the workers are great and so kind. Before the appetizers come out, the meal starts with a bowl of delicious miso soup. The sushi then proceeds to come out pretty quickly while the ramen does take a bit longer but is worth it. You should be able to walk into MaMa Satto and get a table without a wait and a great meal. P.s. the sushi also travels great when ordered for delivery

    Curry Rice With Beef
    Casey W.

    So I ordered curry rice bc the menu said there was beef in it and I really like beef so take this with a grain of salt. There was only one piece of beef and one piece of carrot. I honestly wouldn't mind paying more if it'd mean getting more than just sauce over rice. don't get this if you're looking for a filling meal.

    Salmon Lover (delish)
    Grace C.

    Came here on a weekday for lunch and my friend and we had to wait ~15 minutes to be seated even though there were several vacant tables. The reason for this was because the tables were not being cleared efficiently due to understaffing. I ordered the Salmon Lover which came with both miso soup and a salad; this cost around ~$15. I would say the price matched the quality of the dish. Salmon Lover comes with 3 pieces of Salmon nigiri and 8 pieces of their Salmon roll. Overall, the food was good/fresh, and I would order it again. The reason I took off 2 stars was due to the slow and inefficient service. It was difficult to flag down servers for the check/items because they were so busy. All in all, MaMa Satto has good food. However, don't come here if you are in a hurry or impatient, because the service will test you.

    Sweet Shrimp Sushi
    Victor M.

    Delicious sushi, consistent quality, generous portions. Kind and welcoming customer service. I highly recommend the sweet shrimp ama ebi, some of the best in town! Space is nice as well.

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    We ordered Tonkotsu ramen, the soup was not thick and warm enough. We love ramen hope they will improved.

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    The sushi was warm and had a piece of plastic wrap stuck on one of my rolls. Also, the server was very inattentive.

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    Awful imitation ramen, garbage. Instant noodles, lunch meat, and half an over cooked egg. Yuck.

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