Sakana Sushi

Absolutely the freshest sushi. Try the twin roses. My favorite.
I try and go at least once a week. Would recommend it to anyone. And they have takeout too

I love the people here. they great you with a real and genuine smile!
I don’t eat sushi but I always get hibachi chicken/​steak. Everything is fresh and absolutely delicious.
They are very kid and toddler friendly!

«I’m happy to see you today.»
That’s how I was greeted by my waitress at Sakana Sushi (SS) the other day. She made me feel like an old friend, or at the very least, a valuable customer. I wish all places I frequent made me feel like this. The service here is top-​notch and you will be well taken care of at SS.
Opened in November of 2014, SS is located in the small town of Carrollton. It’s in a strip mall that shares with Animal Clinic of Eagle Harbor and Tropical Smoothie. I didn’t even know about this place until I was searching on Unilocal for lunch after another restaurant at closed. I saw their high ratings and decided to give it a chance.
I’m going to let you in on a little secret: I don’t like sushi. Yeah, I said it. So, why do I go to a sushi place if I don’t like sushi?
1) I knew they would offer other items that I would enjoy.
2) My oldest son really likes sushi.
3) I am trying to find some sushi that I will like.
The first time I visited SS, I ordered Gyoza, Chicken and Shrimp Yaki Meshi (fried rice), and a Sweet Potato Roll (SPR). Everything was delicious, but the star for me was –surprisingly– the SPR. If you’re like me and don’t really like sushi, try a SPR. It’s the nori that I don’t like, and I didn’t taste it on this one. The warm, slightly crunchy of the tempura inside contrasted with the sticky rice around the outside made a perfect bite. I couldn’t believe that I actually loved it!
During my second visit to eat-​in, I decided to order their «Create Your Own Combination,» which comes with soup, salad, and 2 rolls for $ 13.95. I got miso soup, an Awesome Roll (AR) and my favorite SPR. AR has real crab meat, cream cheese, avocado and deep-​fried. My son loved it, but it was just okay for me. It was more about the texture – too soft I guess. But don’t take my word for it!
My oldest has tried many different rolls and he has learned a lot about sushi from his dad who was stationed in Japan. SS’s sushi is very professionally made and displayed in an authentic manner. Each cut of sushi is fresh and the tempura is crispy, and not soggy. My son said the miso soup was fantastic, and their California Roll was the best he’s ever had.
Carrollton is lucky to have SS especially since they don’t have many locally-​owned restaurants. Between the wonderful customer service and the quality, delicious food, I have no doubt that SS will be around for a long time. I know Carrollton is a bit of a drive for most of you locals, but you won’t regret it, and there is lots to see in nearby Smithfield. So, bookmark it and go check it out.

One of if not the best sushi places on Hampton roads!!! Service is friendly… place is immaculately clean… Staff handles sushi like masters… home made ginger dressing is to die for!!! And service!!! If you are tired of lackluster run-​of-​the-​mill oriental service make the drive to excellence out here in Carrollton. You will NOT be disappointed. …I will never eat sushi elsewhere again!!!