Sakanaya

07/21/2026

Thanks, ChambanaMoms! ❤️
With fewer crowds and plenty of parking, summer is one of the best times to explore Campustown. We’d love to welcome you to Sakanaya for lunch or dinner. See you soon! 🍣✨

07/04/2026

🍣 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

We will be closed on Saturday, July 4th so our team can enjoy the holiday with their family and friends.

Thank you for your continued support.
We wish everyone a fun and safe Fourth of July!

We’ll see you again on Sunday, July 5th! ❤️

- Team 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! 🍣