This place is great! Food was delicious, beautifully presented with a unique menu. Service was great, we even got a free dessert. I highly recommend eating here. read more

Enjoyed some wonderful sashimi, nigiri and seaweed salad for takeout several times. Last night I was able to dine there...service was exceptional and, again, excellent sushi! read more

Food was delicious! The Sakana maki had a nice kick of spice from the jalapeño! Torched salmon belly sashimi and Unagi nigiri had this lovely crunchy seasoning on top that was delicious. Will definitely return for takeout! read more

Really confused by the high ratings for this place. I walked over from the HBS campus for some much anticipated sushi. Ratings were excellent. The sashimi was excellent, and green tea was perfect, off to a great start. On to the sushi, I believe they probably have great rolls, but for some reason they used a torch to sear all three of my rolls. The result was pure gasoline, making it very difficult to taste any of the nuance in the rolls. Very disappointing. read more

Probably one of the best sushi places I have had in Cambridge. I arrived a little later than 5PM, and there was no wait. It got quite busy around 6-7PM so make sure to come earlier or be prepared to wait. Ordered the Sakana Roll and Nigiri Dinner. The Sakana Roll was delicious but it was on the sweeter side, so if you don't like your rolls sweet don't get it. My favorite nigiri was probably the seared salmon belly. It melted in my mouth! The spicy roll that came with the nigiri dinner was probably the best I've ever had. Most places use subpar fish for the spicy rolls but Sakana definitely doesn't! My only complaint is probably that the service was sort of slow, but the restaurant was busy so it's understandable. The food also makes up for it. read more

I've been reading rave reviews of Sakana with some skepticism because I'm a Cafe Sushi fan. All the rave reviews are warranted. Think of Sakana as the creative and casual little sister of Cafe Sushi. No reservations so you can be spontaneous though you might have a wait on a busy night! We will be back. read more

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The food was delicious, we had miso soup, spicy edamame, octopus nigiri, salmon roe (which was my favorite), and a spicy tuna (which was easily the best spicy tuna my boyfriend said he's ever had). The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, especially Kevin! read more

We've been doing takeout much more since Covid. Sakana was a "find". We've ordered from them quite a bit. It's convenient and delicious. They are very respectful of "distancing" and I feel very good about their food. The whole experience has been very positive. read more

This small sushi restaurant just had it's soft opening on Mass Ave in the old Cafe Anthony's space. They have a nice lunch special menu, inlcuding a$15 for Bento box and a $12 Sashimi plate, including miso soup and a small salad. The Bento box was nicely presented, and included Salmon (there are chicken and beef versions), vegetable tempura, gyoza, 3 piece of sushi roll, and a bowl of rice. A good place for lunch on a quieter strip of Mass Ave - I will be trying it again. read more

All the food was excellent and the service courteous and helpful! We had crab shumai, miso soup, nigiri dinner, crimson makimono, and hokkaido makimono. The sushi ingredients compliment so well and are perfectly balanced. Looking forward to returning soon! read more

Went for my birthday and since, both my mother and daughter have been wanting to return. My daughter said she dreamt of Sakana recently. Going back tonight read more

New favorite sushi place. - good fish:rice and fish:price ratio - good selection of sushi: ama ebi, uni, red crab - fresh! no off tastes, even in the uni - fast prep - seaweed salad is less sweet/more sesame and most of all, very friendly when i picked up my order! even the busy sushi chefs looked up to say hi read more

got takeout sushi. they didn't open the soy sauce packets for me 0/5 sakana deez nuts

Fantastic flavors and wonderful service. The sushi is very unique and I haven't ever experienced sushi with such complementary flavors such as this one. All the rolls I sampled had distinct flavors, and artistry was evident both to the eye and the tastebuds. The torched scallops, uni, and Sakana roll were my absolute favorite. I've been here twice in the past two days and I'd love to come back! read more

We loved the amazing food here it was so good and nice and fresh we would go again. It was amazing and we almost ate everything there!!!! Thank you for being allergy friendly Both the chicken teriyaki and the sushi was amazing. With many tastes and different types of fish and great friendly service. read more

Cambridge is a little out of the way usually when my co-workers and I look for dinner options but this was absolutely worth the travel time! We came here on a Friday evening and were quickly seated. The staff was very helpful with explaining items on the menu and offering suggestions. I had the tsunami signature roll and one of the regular rolls, then we all shared a shrimp shumai appetizer and the creme brûlée and matcha flan desserts. My friend also got miso soup which she said was one of the best she's ever had. Every item we ordered was amazing! We'll definitely be coming back often in the near future! read more

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Good selection with very good prices with a very welcoming and accomodating staff. The fish really looks good, smells good, and tastes good. I hope that they add specials to their menu to better compete with Cafe Sushi which is about two blocks away. read more

This place blew me away. Everything I tried was delicious, but it was the specialty rolls that set this place way above its peers. Amazing flavor combinations and fresh ingredients made for exquisite dishes. Extremely friendly staff and well run restaurant. Can't wait to go back very soon! read more

We ended up coming here because the wait at cafe sushi was too long and are so happy that we did. The quality of the fish was so incredibly fresh and the service was too notch. We tried the tuna, salmon belly, and yellowtail (my favorite) nigiri, and then our waiter brought over some fluke on the House. But do yourself favor and get the smoke scallop, the presentation and taste of was unreal. Definitely coming back here next time I'm in Boston. read more

Delicious sushi, amazing staff. Already planning on a second visit! Very tasty miso soup, incredible rolls, and to top it all of, a delicious creme brûlée. Great location read more

Wow this place was AMAZING. I had been waiting to go for months and it did not disappoint. Staff was so friendly and food was amazing. You MUST get the signature Sakana roll, it will blow your mind. I also got the Matcha flan and it was great. 10 out of 10, will eat again! read more

Once upon a time this corner was The Friendly Eating Place and I'd go there every Friday with my two daughters back when I had the divorced dad's weekend ahead of me. Greasy pizza and French fries. Maybe a burger. Sometimes they had Moxie in the fridge! The girls are grown and gone now and so is The Friendly. Over the years rather a few iterations of eating places came and went at that corner but none lingered or seemed special. So I sorta shrugged when I saw it's now sushi, 'cause the area is seeing an influx of Asian eateries presently, and still has the (overpriced but) good Cafe Sushi just up the street. But I shouldn't oughta of shrugged. Sakana is very good. Maybe they'll get some Moxie. read more

Such great sushi and such a kind staff! Sakana roll ftw!! As a plus in these Rona times, their delivery is fast and they called me to check in when I accidentally double-sent my order (oops). read more

Very nice people who have high quality sushi/sashimi at a reasonable price especially given that it is between Harvard and Central Square; it is cheaper than Cafe Sushi but equally good. My caveats are that there is little parking around and it is a long walk from the Central square and Harvard square t stations; they do not take reservations and are quite busy on Friday and Saturday night. They offer a discount if you order online. read more

Amazing sushi! We order from here almost once a week. Very fresh and delicious. They package everything well for takeout.

We get take out from here once a week and really love their sushi and sashimi. We do need to branch out and try other things there however. Delicious, fresh and beautifully prepared. I also want to mention that the staff has genuinely good manners as opposed staff at some other restaurants who are trained to be polite and welcoming and it comes across as robotic and insincere. read more

Good fish and a bit cheaper than Cafe Sushi making it an excellent value. Very nice people and good serve They do not take reservations so you Friday and Saturday night can require a wait. Give them a try; there are a lot of Japanese restaurants in the Boston area; this is one of the best. read more

The best sushi I've had at a very reasonable price point. I compared it to Oishii and honestly it was just as good for a better price - I will definitely continue to order from Sakana, so glad I found it on Uber Eats or else I would've never known! The Sakana maki and Black Forest maki were amazing. Sashimi dinner was great value for price. Also I loved that the a la carte sashimi is all 4 pieces instead of the usual 3, makes it much easier to share! I hope this place continues the amazing quality and great prices! read more

All I can say is that I really wasn't that impressed with the specialty rolls, and actually found all three of them to be pretty small, lacking both fish and flavor! We also got a spicy tuna hand roll, which turned out to be anything but spicy and had more rice than tuna, and ended up still feeling kind of hungry after our meal... usually, we have at least a few pieces of sushi left over. Don't think we will be back here again, especially when there are better places around the area, like Café sushi. read more

When you see real wasabi offered with your sushi, you know this place is going to be nothing shy of amazing. Salami has been consistently making good sushi/sashimi ever since it opened 2 years ago. And I am really glad that such a great sushi restaurant replaced the previous crepe cafe. read more

Seared salmon belly was great and staff was wonderful! Severely underrated and will come again. Love from LA

This is probably my new favorite sushi restaurant, located in my neighborhood, a very welcomed addition. I ordered sashimi ($19) it came heaped over rice, fresh and delicious. It will sure to be a frequent stop, right on my bus line home. read more

I ordered takeout via Grubhub and my delivery driver never picked up my food. The manager at Sakana called to tell me he tried calling GrubHub on my behalf and was worried that my driver was taking so long. After eventually figuring out the issue, the manager offered to remake my order for me so that it was fresh. Sakana had no obligation to go out of there way to help me, but they did exactly that. I was very appreciative of their efforts. As far as the food goes, the sushi was great quality and tasted excellent. It was clear that the fish at Sakana is very fresh. I will absolutely be going back - just in person this time! read more

I had dinner here a few nights ago and was well-pleased. The food was very good and presented nicely. Staff was attentive and helpful. It is a small attractive place. There's a luncheon menu as well as a dinner menu. I believe Kevin is the in-charge person and happy to make suggestions and make everyone comfortable. Do visit and eat there! Evelyn M. read more

Great new spot! Wonderful staff, high quality fish, relaxed atmosphere. We loved their unagi, the scorched scallop appetizer and the chirashi bowl. read more

Food is outstanding: Among the best sushi I have tasted. Main dishes for non-sushi eaters were also excellent--we had chicken and the shredded beef. Even the miso soup was outstanding. We came during the soft opening, received a warm welcome and there was a real effort to get and note down our feedback Decor is minimalist and thus relaxing and sound system is just right. Wonderful addition to the neighborhood, easily acessi ble from both Harvard and Central T stops. Just one Suggestion for improvement: add a vegetarian or vegan main dish.Right now the vegetarian choices are limited to salads. Also more dessert choices. When they get their liquor license and can serve Sake, I foresee lines out the door. read more

They've really gone downhill fast. A few months ago I was a happy customer and thought their sushi was really good and fresh. Just a few months down the road, they replaced multiple items in the sushi with cheaper ingredients. The menu said my first roll should have raw fish filling, I got shrimp tempura. I couldn't even figure out what the rest of the 2 rolls were, cuz their contents didn't match anything I ordered. I thought may be it was just a one time mistake. Ordered again 2 weeks later, the inside should be salmon, I got crab sticks. That's quite the cheat. Guess as fast as I found a new sushi place I lost it. Now I'm once again out in the streets trying to find a new one. read more

Great date night at Sakana. The sushi was super fresh and the service was spectacular! Will definitely be back!

Just went for the first time (they've only had their soft opening so far) and the food was delicious (had gyoza and two types of sushi) and the service excellent! I'm so glad I work so close to them so I can go back often. read more

Love this place. Very fresh. Fun menu. Sweet staff. Appetizers are excellent and unique. You could have a whole tapas style meal here. Sushi is fun, fresh and reasonably priced. Spicy seafood soup different, flavorful and has tons of fresh seafood in it. read more