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Sakana - St Paul
Come experience the variety of authentic foods and atmosphere. Sakana serves the best sushi in town. Japanese food is presently enjoying popularity in many parts of the world because it is not only pleasant to the eye and delicious, but is also highly regarded as health food. We serve only the freshest, highest quality food.
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43 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 43 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(21)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(23)
- fit for foodies(14)
- great for lunch(10)
- special occasion(7)
- romantic(4)
- good for groups(3)
Sakana - St Paul Reviews List
Review 1 for Sakana - St Paul
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good time out
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Overall it's a very good. You can tell that it previously was a fast food place but the food was wonderfully. The quality of the sushi was outstanding."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 2 for Sakana - St Paul
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was sub-par and over priced for the quality, There are too many good sushi and Japanese options in St. Paul so settle for Sakana."
Dined on 5/22/2013
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Review 3 for Sakana - St Paul
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good Service/Okay Sushi
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was very good and the staff knowledgeable and very competent. The sushi was okay; nothing to rave about. The presentation was just there and nothing that really highlighted the talents of a sushi chef. I think over time this place has the ability to provide the area with a high-quality sushi experience."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Sakana - St Paul
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Really, really good sushi
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great selection including bluefin and fatty tuna, nice presentation, and the best eel I remember having."
Dined on 5/08/2013
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Review 5 for Sakana - St Paul
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First visit was on a Thursday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First visit was on a Thursday evening. We had reservation and there was no waiting. Food was delicious and service was excellent."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 6 for Sakana - St Paul
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Creative Sushi - incredible!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Dined over lunch on another rainy Sunday in Minnesota. But our moods brightened upon presentation of the excellent Tuna/Mango Sushi, washed with excellent Saki. We've also dined at the Wayzata location - which is nice given the waterfront location, but upon finding it's sister here on Cleveland in St. Paul, we feel we've found a friend. If you like Sushi, this is the best place for it given our experience."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Sakana - St Paul
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food took a little while
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food took a little while to arrive, but that's to be expected at a sushi place on the weekend. And it was worth the wait. Food was very good and I've already recommended it to 2 places"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Sakana - St Paul
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was excellent. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was excellent. The service was good. We went around 2pm on Sunday. The place wasn't crowed. It is a neighborhood Gem."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
Special Features: kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Sakana - St Paul
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sakana, what a wonderful neighborho
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Sakana, what a wonderful neighborhood dining place. The sushi is outstanding with such a beautiful presentation-works of art for the eye and the pallette!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 10 for Sakana - St Paul
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Whether you like a table,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Whether you like a table, booth, sitting at the bar, or sitting at the sushi bar, this restaurant offers it all. Sushi and specialty rolls are high quality. Service is always top-notch."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Sakana - St Paul
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Enjoyed the Forbidden Love
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyed the Forbidden Love and Curry Hot Pot."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 12 for Sakana - St Paul
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time to Sakana, was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time to Sakana, was a little nervous at first because it is in a reclaimed KFC building. There was no need to worry. Food was delicious, service was incredible and it just looks so nice in there."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2007
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Review 13 for Sakana - St Paul
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great for lunch, reasonable for din
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had been here for lunch and brought the whole family. It was very good, but I think one gets a better deal with the lunch menu. I will be back for lunch for sure as the food is excellent. I'm not sure why they offer certain selections only for lunch and not for dinner."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Sakana - St Paul
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A pleasant surprise!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I love sushi and are regulars at Fuji Ya, Origami and Sakura to name our top choices. We decided to risk it on Valentine's Day and we're glad we did. The wine list was not extensive, but had a good range and nice choices with good names, not cheap wine you'd expect from a KFC-turned-sushi joint.
The sushi was excellent, unique rolls and traditional ones, good fish portions not too much rice. Nigiri was also very good. Shrimp and veggie tempura app was less exciting, shrimp were great, veggies less so -but we didn't come for that anyway.
The redesigned interior was great, excellent use of the space and tasteful decorating. Our waitress and hostess were very nice, a mix of Asian and American staff.
Go check it out!"
The sushi was excellent, unique rolls and traditional ones, good fish portions not too much rice. Nigiri was also very good. Shrimp and veggie tempura app was less exciting, shrimp were great, veggies less so -but we didn't come for that anyway.
The redesigned interior was great, excellent use of the space and tasteful decorating. Our waitress and hostess were very nice, a mix of Asian and American staff.
Go check it out!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Sakana - St Paul
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent sushi spot
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and service. Very nice ambience. The prices were reasonable. Highly recommend."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Sakana - St Paul
Based on the average of (28) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
4 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic