Sakana

10 minute wait on a Tuesday! Not much seating so it makes sense. But really yummy and so worth it. Orders came out SUPER fast, which was slightly alarming haha. I got the salmon oyakodon which came with salmon, torched salmon belly, ikura, and masago. It was $24 and so worth it! I think the ikura portions have gotten slightly smaller over time, but still definitely worth the price. Sashimi pieces were thick. Really high quality and really enjoyed (5/5).Staff were really attentive and cleaned up our plates right away. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and will be going again! One of the highest quality / worth it sushi in Boston area.

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.

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.

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

Absolutely love this spot! The restaurant itself is relatively small and cozy, so there is usually a wait! The fish tastes very fresh and delicious! I usually get their Nigiri Dinner, and each chef's selection is fun, special, and different each time. Their shrimp and veggie tempura was good too. I would definitely recommend this spot for their great tasting sushi and good value!

BLUF: Sad rolls and unfulfilling. We went to Dumpling House immediately after, to wash the disappointment out of our mouths.How misled we were when choosing Sakana. The high 4.5 star reviews and well lit photos really made us think we were choosing a quaint sushi shop in Cambridge.Their "signature rolls" had as much fish in it as supermarket sushi. No... that's not fair, supermarket sushi actually has more fish.The Rocky Roll had primarily cucumber, crispy shallots, covered in a mango sauce, and some slices of salmon that was touted to be on the roll too. The Spicy Crispy Shrimp, not spicy, not seasoned, not crispy shrimp. The toppings for the Chirashi was of poor quality. The egg was not made to order, it was cold and rubbery. The clam left a soapy taste. The sashimi pieces... meeeeehhhhhhh.The harshness of this review is not lost on me (we still ate a good portion of it. Thanks, sunk-cost fallicy), however, anyone who has ever ordered a restaurant's SIGNATURE roll expects it to be grandiose! Not worse looking and tasting than a simple California roll.

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!

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.

Awesome fresh sushi in Harvard square at a reasonable price. Small space but fast service and decent selection of special rolls. I did find myself wishing for some more adventurous rolls besides the classics, but what we had was great! 1. Spicy tuna / salmon - 4/52. Shrimp tempura - 3/53. Snow mountain - 5/54. Deluxe spicy tuna - 5/5

100% would recommend:)) Salmon roll was excellent with the crispy tempura but I've had better edamame. Service was also very nice, fast service and water cup never stayed empty for too long. Also had a clean bathroom !