Great place for fresh, high quality sushi. You can pick out the items you like and have them added to a rice bowl for a tasty meal. You can also eat your meal outside in nicer weather. Overall, a great spot. Bonus: it's located next to a fantastic Japanese bakery.
Sean
Get the $70 sashimi platter. Best sashimi deal in Boston metro!
Erica Benedick
Delicious sashimi grade fish at a great price!
Yann Echelard
I’ve gone to Sakanaya, since they’re opening when in Allston - this is easily the best place to get sashimi grade fish in the Boston area ! Great staff and service too.
Julia Franchko
The quality of the fish is exceptional! I haven’t tried to preorder sushi plate yet, but I’m always happy with the bowls they make.
Sarah
Amazing quality but get there early if you’re hoping to get their bowls. They do sell out by the afternoon. You can still make your own bowl by picking out fish but it is much more expensive.
Iris Wang
In the store,we can easily choose what we want and the staff here will help to make it into plate.The Salmon is so fresh and the shrimp also perfectly sweet, only uni is not so good as I expected. Overall good!
Erika Bechtold
The best fish market in the area!
Tricia
Got some really fresh sushi fish and sushi ingredients. I was really impressed by them prepping everything right there the day of (I got there at open so they were still trying to get the fish cut and out).
Piti Wong
This is a small restaurant but it is packed with varieties of fresh seafood, ingredients, and frozen product from overseas, including Japan.
Their menu is very affodable ($11 for a Chirashi, not bad). I do agree that presentation-wise, it was not that appetizing, but taste-wise, I was very happy with it.
You can also pick your own sashimi packs and let them make a sashimi set for you with $1 sushi rice.
You can also find various marinated fish and fish parts (heads, bones, etc) as well.
If you are around, I would recommend stopping by at least once and pick some good quality butb low priced product home.
Walking into the Japanese fish market feels like stepping into a world of vibrant energy, freshness, and cultural richness. The air is filled with the crisp scent of the sea, and every stall greets you with shimmering displays of fish, shellfish, and delicacies that look as though they were just pulled from the ocean. There’s an undeniable sense of excitement here—the kind that makes you feel you’re part of something timeless and authentic.
What immediately stands out is the extraordinary quality of the seafood. The tuna is deep red and glistening, the salmon rich with marbled lines, and the scallops so plump they practically glow. Every vendor takes great pride in presenting their catch, and you can see the care in their craftsmanship, from precise filleting to artful arrangements on ice. Even if you’re not an expert, you sense immediately that this is the pinnacle of freshness.
Beyond the seafood itself, the market’s atmosphere is uplifting. The sellers greet you with warm smiles and lively calls, offering samples and sharing knowledge about preparation. It’s not just about buying food—it’s about connecting with tradition, learning from those who have spent a lifetime perfecting their art, and feeling inspired to bring that excellence home to your own kitchen.
What makes this market so special is the way it combines history with optimism. You feel the legacy of generations who’ve fished and traded here, yet at the same time, there’s a buzz of innovation in the sushi corners, grilled seafood stalls, and creative side dishes. Visitors leave not only with bags of fish but also with a sense of joy and inspiration.
In short, this Japanese fish market is more than a place to shop—it’s a celebration of freshness, community, and the beautiful abundance of the sea.
AG AG
Great little store that will make sushi/sashimi on demand.
Aaron Chow
Great selection of fresh fish at good prices - also many other fixings to make your own home sushi party
E
The expiration dates seem to be faked and often show the date of the day after
Nick S
Sakanaya is a small seafood market located close to Watertown offering Japanese sashimi bowls and sushi.
The staff are friendly, though they did seem a bit rushed and were not offering sushi due to too many orders being done, but the staff were very communicative throughout the process.
We got two sashimi bowls, which totaled up to a little under $40. The amount of sashimi was good, but the bowls of rice were just a little bland, as it was just sashimi and rice. For the portion it is alright, though it did cost extra for soy sauce/wasabi. The offerings were very good though, with bluefin tuna, salmon, and other fish available.
Great place for fresh, high quality sushi. You can pick out the items you like and have them added to a rice bowl for a tasty meal. You can also eat your meal outside in nicer weather. Overall, a great spot. Bonus: it's located next to a fantastic Japanese bakery.
Get the $70 sashimi platter. Best sashimi deal in Boston metro!
Delicious sashimi grade fish at a great price!
I’ve gone to Sakanaya, since they’re opening when in Allston - this is easily the best place to get sashimi grade fish in the Boston area !
Great staff and service too.
The quality of the fish is exceptional! I haven’t tried to preorder sushi plate yet, but I’m always happy with the bowls they make.
Amazing quality but get there early if you’re hoping to get their bowls. They do sell out by the afternoon. You can still make your own bowl by picking out fish but it is much more expensive.
In the store,we can easily choose what we want and the staff here will help to make it into plate.The Salmon is so fresh and the shrimp also perfectly sweet, only uni is not so good as I expected. Overall good!
The best fish market in the area!
Got some really fresh sushi fish and sushi ingredients. I was really impressed by them prepping everything right there the day of (I got there at open so they were still trying to get the fish cut and out).
This is a small restaurant but it is packed with varieties of fresh seafood, ingredients, and frozen product from overseas, including Japan.
Their menu is very affodable ($11 for a Chirashi, not bad). I do agree that presentation-wise, it was not that appetizing, but taste-wise, I was very happy with it.
You can also pick your own sashimi packs and let them make a sashimi set for you with $1 sushi rice.
You can also find various marinated fish and fish parts (heads, bones, etc) as well.
If you are around, I would recommend stopping by at least once and pick some good quality butb low priced product home.
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Walking into the Japanese fish market feels like stepping into a world of vibrant energy, freshness, and cultural richness. The air is filled with the crisp scent of the sea, and every stall greets you with shimmering displays of fish, shellfish, and delicacies that look as though they were just pulled from the ocean. There’s an undeniable sense of excitement here—the kind that makes you feel you’re part of something timeless and authentic.
What immediately stands out is the extraordinary quality of the seafood. The tuna is deep red and glistening, the salmon rich with marbled lines, and the scallops so plump they practically glow. Every vendor takes great pride in presenting their catch, and you can see the care in their craftsmanship, from precise filleting to artful arrangements on ice. Even if you’re not an expert, you sense immediately that this is the pinnacle of freshness.
Beyond the seafood itself, the market’s atmosphere is uplifting. The sellers greet you with warm smiles and lively calls, offering samples and sharing knowledge about preparation. It’s not just about buying food—it’s about connecting with tradition, learning from those who have spent a lifetime perfecting their art, and feeling inspired to bring that excellence home to your own kitchen.
What makes this market so special is the way it combines history with optimism. You feel the legacy of generations who’ve fished and traded here, yet at the same time, there’s a buzz of innovation in the sushi corners, grilled seafood stalls, and creative side dishes. Visitors leave not only with bags of fish but also with a sense of joy and inspiration.
In short, this Japanese fish market is more than a place to shop—it’s a celebration of freshness, community, and the beautiful abundance of the sea.
Great little store that will make sushi/sashimi on demand.
Great selection of fresh fish at good prices - also many other fixings to make your own home sushi party
The expiration dates seem to be faked and often show the date of the day after
Sakanaya is a small seafood market located close to Watertown offering Japanese sashimi bowls and sushi.
The staff are friendly, though they did seem a bit rushed and were not offering sushi due to too many orders being done, but the staff were very communicative throughout the process.
We got two sashimi bowls, which totaled up to a little under $40. The amount of sashimi was good, but the bowls of rice were just a little bland, as it was just sashimi and rice. For the portion it is alright, though it did cost extra for soy sauce/wasabi. The offerings were very good though, with bluefin tuna, salmon, and other fish available.
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