Sakanaya

03/14/2026

Sakanaya was voted Best Japanese Food in Champaign-Urbana — Best of CU 2026! 🏆

Huge thank you to the UIUC community and everyone who voted for us. We’re grateful for your continued support!

Green Street has no shortage of restaurants, but Sakanaya stands out from the competition that lines the road. Offering authentic Japanese food since November 2013, Sakanaya is the perfect spot for a date, a parent visit or a reward after a long week. Sakanaya translates to “fish market” in Japa...

02/09/2026

Love seeing Sakanaya featured in Smile Politely’s Valentine dinner picks ❤️

If you’re looking for a cozy, intimate sushi night in Champaign-Urbana, we’re honored to be included among so many great local spots.

Thank you for the support — and we look forward to serving you soon!

This Saturday is Valentine’s Day, the most notoriously romantic holiday. In previous years, I’ve shared lots of places with Valentine’s Day specials, but this year, I’ve curated a list of five romantic places for dinner. ...

01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year! ✨

We’re open today with normal hours.
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM

Come celebrate the New Year with fresh sushi and sashimi. We look forward to seeing you! 🍣

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Sakanaya! 🦃🍁

We’re taking a short break today to celebrate gratitude and time with loved ones.
Thank you for supporting us throughout the year — we’re truly grateful for you.

See you tomorrow for your favorite fresh sushi! 🍣

07/04/2025

We’re open this 4th of July! 🇺🇸 🍣
Celebrate Independence Day with the freshest sushi in town! 🎇

06/08/2025

Take a short ride to Campustown and enjoy a delicious sushi while campus is quiet! 😊🍣🚗

06/03/2025

Local bites, local love — our spicy tuna crispy rice made Smile Politely’s list this month 🙌🍣

From a special cocktail in Champaign to a barbecue burrito in Urbana, Alyssa shares five things to eat this June.

05/11/2025

Sushi + Mom = The perfect combo.
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Sakanaya! 🍣

04/18/2025

Observing Good Friday? We’ve got you covered.
Enjoy our wide selection of fresh seafood and vegetarian sushi rolls — perfect for the day.

03/12/2025

Thank you, CU! 💛
We’re honored to be named Best Japanese Food in town! 🍣🙏 Huge thanks to our amazing customers & team – we couldn’t do it without you!

See you at Sakanaya! 🏮✨

If dining at Sakanaya had to be summed up in one word, it would be “divine.” There’s no place on campus that matches the level of craft and care Sakanaya displays, and that alone sets it apart from the rest. This East Green Street restaurant has a vast array of options, including various sushi...

02/13/2025

Valentine’s Special starts today! 💕 Avoid the Friday rush and celebrate early with a romantic dinner at Sakanaya tonight. ❤️🍣

Available tonight & tomorrow only! Don’t miss out! 🥂💖