Good service and pretty good sushi. I'd say best sushi on campus for sure! I enjoyed my roll and the lightening was super cool. Definitely a good place to grab a sushi bite with some friends or loved ones. The waiters are very helpful and know their menu front and back. I will be back read more

The food isn't fresh enough. The poke bowl and sashimi is still fishy. Also overpriced.

Really like this Japanese Restaurant, sushi is really exquisite and noodles are also good.

Upscale for Green St! Great for a small group of 3-4 or a nice date spot. I went to college that UIUC and unfortunately I found this place my senior year of college... I saw unfortunately because it was the best sushi I had in Champaign and I found it so late!! read more

Best Sushi in Campustown. Staff is great! Parking is not an option but it's well worth the walk

This is a hidden gem that you might never expect in Champaign, IL. The freshness of the sushi and sashimi is unparalleled and the quality of fish is amazing. Gio, the manager, is a superstar and succeeds in running a tight ship with superb food! It's relatively small, so make sure to get a reservation if it's a busy weekend. Thanks for the fabulous experience! read more

I loved absolutely everything about eating here. The sushi is the best I've had, and far superior than other restaurants in Champaign. I know other people say that the ramen may be overpriced, but the portions are huge and delicious. I love the interior and all the little details they took into consideration (the glasses, the authentic wood pieces)... The service was also amazing. You must try the Korean soju! the most unique drink I've ever had! read more

Really great sushi! A little bit pricy but definitely worth it for the quality of food. I can't wait to go back and try the noodle dishes. Go here-- you won't be disappointed! read more

Great space and wonderfully unique dishes. Staff is great. No wine for purchase but bring yours for a small corking fee.. We simply loved it! read more

A little on the pricier side but the sushi is amazing! I think it's the best sushi place on campus and the interior decor is great

Atmosphere was great. This is a great place to bring a date to. Only thing bad is that it's kind of cramped because the space is small. As a result, you usually have to wait awhile to be seated (10-20min). read more

Great Japanese cuisine, especially for Urbana. Ordered the vegetarian ramen and was well made at a decent price. Not a very extensive menu but a good bang for your buck. Would visit again. Lots of Asians come so hopefully that speaks well about how traditional it is read more

The staff are friendly. The price is moderate. The Sakanaya Roll is taaaaaaasty ;)

The food is of high quality and the ambiance of the restaurant is nice. Gold flakes were a nice touch.

Pretty good food: if you want sushi in Champaign, this is your place.

Easily our favorite sushi in Champaign-Urbana! The only one that knows how to make a proper avocado roll.

I was in town on business, and a friend of a coworker recommended this place. Usually I wouldn't trust a sushi restaurant that's more that 500 miles from an ocean, but I'm glad I made an exception in this case. Hooray for refrigerated shipping. Everything was splendid. A bit crowded, but still great ambiance. read more

Best sushi in town! Lots of different rolls to choose from. My favorite entree us the una don. Highly recommend. read more

Sakanaya - Japanese Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

Sakanaya is my favorite place in CU to take my girlfriend on a date, it's small but the energy and atmosphere are always good. It's constantly packed because they've got the best sushi in the area. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys quality sushi. read more

Don't miss the noodle bowls here. Oh my, did I love this restaurant. Worth the trip to campus.

Love their sushi, real real fresh, you can taste the sweet. A little bit pricey.

Probably the best place the take someone out for a meal on green street. Quality food and service. There's no other sushi place close to competing against Sakanaya in a five mile radius. read more

Hands down, some of the best Japanese food I have had in many, many years. Beware, this is a very small place and it gets busy. You may have to wait for a table, but I think it's worth it. read more

The food was good, and the staff there was well-trained. a bit overpriced though. I might visit there again:)

I had dinner at Sakanaya on a business trip October 9, 2017. Many students from UIUC were there. I made reservation online. I was there a little after reserved time as free parking can be scarce. However, I was seated quite promptly. Order was take very quickly. I had the "I love Salmon" platter. It was excellent. Top quality salmon. Excellent taste. Very attentive service. read more

I go to Sakanaya about once a month or for special occasions. It's amazing! I love sushi, and this is definitely the best sushi in the Chambana area. My favorite is the "I love salmon". You get a ton of salmon for a good price! The staff are also extremely friendly. They ask if you have allergies, and frequently check up on you. When people are visiting I recommend Sakanaya :) read more

Delicious food and amazing service! They have some vegan options as well which was amazing! I got and avocado roll, cucumber roll, and vegetarian ramen which is also vegan! Can't wait to go back and definitely recommend to anyone who love sushi! Little warning though, it gets packed quick so there may be a wait! read more

Sakanaya is a new sushi restaurant that opened up a couple months ago. You'll notice that it looks out of place because the front looks like it's made out of wood. But as you walk in, the decor makes it look like any downtown restaurant. The interior is small but they make use of every bit of space while making it still look open. My girlfriend and I decided to visit it last Saturday. When looking at the menu, you'll notice that it's just 3 pages (another Yelper posted it earlier). You'll see that it has the standard variety of sushi and rolls with a few unique creations. While some may think the limited menu is disappointing, I consider it refreshing. It reminds me of Big Grove Tavern's menu, where it isn't cluttered and highlights tasteful entrees. My only complaint is that most of the entrees are priced above average. The food, now that's the best part. I've had sushi everywhere in Champaign (Yellowfin, Oishi, Sushi Kame, Ko Fusion, etc.). Sakanaya ranks among the best, as one of the places that serves the freshest and tastiest sushi. I also enjoyed the Champaign/Urbana roll. For those who are new to sushi, the C/U roll and salmon and tuna sushi are good ways to get introduced. The service was good as well. Our waiter was very attentive. He even gave me free miso soup because he thought I'd be "left out" since my girlfriend was getting soup with her entree. All in all, I'd recommend Sakanaya as an occasional date spot night. It has some of the best sushi in town for a somewhat high price. You can bet I'll be coming back sometime soon. read more

A nice Japanese/sushi restaurant, and conveniently located for University students. I had the spicy shrimp tempura udon and an Alaska roll. The udon was definitely spicy (as promised), but not so much that I couldn't enjoy the dish. Overall I was very happy with my meal. The ambiance of the place is very nice, but a little too hip for my taste. Lighting is pretty dim and my friend and I had a little trouble figuring out how the water pitcher worked. In the end, though, I think everything about this place comes together pretty well, and it deserves its spot in Chambana's pantheon of great restaurants. read more

Best japanese food on the campus. Though it's a little pricy, the quality of the fish is very good. Suggest try gold rush, alligator, spider, and sakanaya. Ramen is no that great. read more

I'm gonna keep this short. The sushi at Sakanaya was terrific. Specifically, the Sakanaya, the Alligator, and the Crunch Munch rolls were all amazing. It is understandably pricy so not your average college fare. Quickie review: best sushi on campus. Come here if you're willing to spend 25-35 dollars on food. read more

Had the late night menu here a couple weeks ago. The sushi itself was good, though the portions of tuna in the nigiri seemed less generous than comparable places in town like Yellowfin or Kamakura. The service was a little bit slow, and seating is limited: there was a 20 minute wait or so to get a table, even though it was past 10PM. The sake was cheap and plentiful enough to make the wait less of a big deal. We finished off our meal with the deep-fried chicken wings from their late-night menu. Quite good! To sneak in one final nitpick, though: the place tries very hard to make itself seem like a big-city sushi joint with its ambiance, and by that I mean music was blaring pretty loud through the speakers during our meal, making it hard to carry on quiet conversation. read more

It's pricey, but the environment is nice and the ramen is great! Sushi is delicious :)

Sakanaya is my new favorite sushi place on campus! It's a little pricey, but the quality of the sushi makes it worth it. Love the modern atmosphere and display of food. read more

One of the best and nicest restaurant on campus. The ramen and bento are very delicious and enough to fill you up. I would recommend to go with your friends and families, really! Also the wings are good for late night. So, don't forget to order them when you go eat at late night. read more

Best sushi in town. Far enough from campus you feel like you're getting a great dining experience. Great service and even better food!

Great food. It's a typical Asian sushi fusion restaurant with nice decor. It is also a bit expensive.

Really tasty sushi, and the decor is lovely. It's super expensive for Champaign, Illinois, but there's not much to do about it

Had an hour wait.... However, the staff was fantastic and the food was great! The person who was seating even gave me money to put into my meter. We told him we came from Chicago and as compensation for waiting so long he gave us a kamikaze roll. What a great staff, wonderful service, great food. Absolutely worth the wait. read more

We absolutely LOVE Sakanaya! I have had many of their rolls and have enjoyed each. I love their ramen and the hot appetizers have also impressed. We were most impressed by the quality of their smoked salmon sushi. After finding Sakanaya, we will not be getting sushi from any other restaurant in town. The one annoyance is that you need to go onto campus and find parking. However, it is totally worth it for the quality. read more