Sakana Restaurant
| Address: | 6989 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA |
| Phone: | +1 480-609-3850 |
| Site: | sakanasushi.co |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | 11AM–2PM 11AM–2PM 11AM–2PM 11AM–2PM 11AM–10:30PM 12–10:30PM 12–9PM |
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Amber Day
We love the food. Discovered this gem a few months back and go often. The service seems to be declining, though. Today, the entire wait staff and manager were in the back of the restaurant on their cell phones practically the entire time we were dining. After about 10 minutes of no waitress we had to flag someone down. Received our appetizer at the same time we got our rolls. Our waitress was nice, just not attentive. Again, we love the food. Always fresh, tasty, consistant. Im still giving a 4 star review but would appreciate better management and service.
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Peter Pelletier
Sakana serves the best sushi if you are a foodie this is the place to go for a flavor explosion. The yellow tail carpaccio is a must have item it has thin slices of tender melt in your mouth yellow tail sitting on a heavenly sweet tamarind sauce the fish is garnished with thin slices of fresh jalapeño a dab of siracha. Sakana has lots of specials we enjoy trying new things they never disappoint. Dont forget to ask for fresh wasabi it tastes much better than the standard wasabi paste and only costs $2
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Charles Petrosky
Everything Ive tried was delicious. Huge variety of items, both sushi and entree. Staff are friendly and reasonably attentive. The only strike Ill give the restaurant is their hours are somewhat limited. And it can be hard to get a seat at dinner time. One time I dropped by about 15-20 minutes before closing time but they had already stopped service and shut down. Bummer!
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Alexandra Thompson
Sakana Restaurant has one the best lunch meals in Scottsdale for the buck! Their daily sushi platter has enough to be a complete lunch and not just a snack. The variety is surprisingly rich and their hot tea complete the meal. Parking is never a problem and the waiting is normal and you can go back to work in no time. Give it try if are around Indian Bend and Pima road area.
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A Private User
Although it is true what has been said about mayo and Sakana my experience was very good. The house-smoked salmon nigiri was fantastic. The 50¢ appetizer-beverage combo is a hit, I had the seaweed salad, crunchy cool and perfectly flavored. Ill be back. It was also interesting to hear Japanese sushi chefs practicing ¡un pocito español!
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Jordan Cole
Horrible place not good service and sushi is terrible and the people at the bar is retarded because they cant speak English properly like if they were to work at a sushi bar at least make sure they speak English properly and the servers are lazy dont tip them and dont go there its a terrible place and also things are always changing
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RegencyMod
Excellent food but horrible service. We were sat then 15 min later a server came. We ordered drinks. 15 min. later drinks came... ordered sushi and it came quick. Then our server disappeared! Empty drinks. Waited 30 min for our check. Another 25 till we were cashed out. Was a loyal customer until this experience.
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Carly Doc
Didnt even get to taste the food. We were told a 15 minute wait when we got there and then an hour later, after being ignored by the staff and watching the servers flirt with every male customer, we were given menus in the entryway and told to order so that they could leave when they closed in five minutes.
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A Private User
The Sakana Lunch is the best sushi deal weve found in Phoenix yet. You wont leave here hungry. Its served with salad and miso, and the platter comes with two fried stuffed peppers, one roll, and 6 or 7 assorted nigiri. The fish is fresh and the rolls are flavorful. What more could you want?
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Rachel Rueth
My all-time favorite sushi restaurant and yes it is in the desert! Ive been going here for 20 years and the quality has gotten even better and the menu options have really expanded, especially the specialty rolls. They really treat you like family too. Nigiri portions are very generous .
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Juliano Maynor
I came in today before work for a simple lunch. I arrived shortly after they opened, but with 15 minutes of ordering I had my eaten my soup, and was looking down at my roll and tempura tofu. Everything was excellent, and I wasnt pestered in the slightest. Overall, a great experience.
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John Zygmontowicz
Sushi selections are fresh and taste good. Prices are very reasonable too. Sunday happy hour until close! Been there 3 times, sat at the bar each time. Service is just average at the bar, the servers need to come by more to make sure customers are being serviced (drink refills, etc).
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Conor Keilty
My favorite sushi restaurant in Phoenix (and other cities.) It sounds too good to be true, how can there be perfect sushi in the middle of the desert? Believe me, this place is the best; great cuts of fish and healthy servings in rolls, sashimi, and nigiri.
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Carolyn Haack
Were not sushi folks, but VERY much enjoyed spring rolls, teriyaki chicken, gyoza, and a quite remarkably generous and good plate of vegetable tempura. Attentive service despite a busy evening. Quite a fine value for the modest charge. Well be back!
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Reilly Sullivan
By far, the best sushi in the valley! Always fresh, always delicious, always good service. I would definitely recommend the sashimi platter, the jalapeno calamari, and the Fitzgeroll (sp?). My favorite sushi spot!
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A Private User
Sakana is one of phoenix only true Sushi restaurants. The prices are very reasonable & the food is great! Also, the atmosphere is friendly. If you like sushi, you have to try Sakana.
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Phoebe Chang
The food was fine, big portion, and cheap. The fried food could be better but the house salad was good! The service was good but sometimes its hard to get a hold of the waitresses.
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A Private User
This is the best sushi restaurant in town. The service is great and it is really a friendly atmosphere. The special rolls are a bit pricy but well worth it!
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Michael Pospisil
Lesser known scottsdale sushi gem. I have only ever had the sushi here and there is a reason for that, it is amazing. Also drink specials are available daily.
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Mykle P
All around great place. Good value, good quality sushi good selection and good service. The only thing that would make it better is more tables.
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Amyn Lalwani
Delicious and the portions are no joke and loaded with flavor! I usually order 4-5 sushis but the portions were so big I had to bring some home!
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Karen Myers
Best sashimi in the valley, period! I am serious, the quality and quantity is nothing like your have had before. Run, dont walk to this place!
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Rian W-D
Good value. 14 for sashimi salad, and it was really good save the sneak wasabi lol. Also, it had delicious oysters, covered with crab.
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Gary Musler
Great sushi and very reasonably priced. Theyve upgraded their wait staff and now they all smile and make you feel very welcome!
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Cristina Moscaliuc
the place isnt the prettiest place I have ever seen, not the best atmosphere, but food is amazing!! Freshiest sushi in Arizona!
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Caitlin Sada
Great food & amazing portions. Some places skip out on the meat & add more rice. They are not one of those. Well be back soon!
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Mark Krueger
Nice lunch specials. Uni nigiri was very good and under $4. Sushi had nice large fish and the rice had nice consistency.
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Sarah Walker
Sushi was delicious. I did not like the ginger salad (spicy dressing) or miso soup. Excellent service. Fast and friendly
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Kelly Estes
Great sushi and low lunch price. Very fresh. Friendly staff. Small so get there either before noon or after 12:50.
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Christin Paty
Still one of my favorite places for high-quality, low-cost sushi. I recommend this restaurant to friends often.
