Welcome to Sakana Sushi & Asian Bistro St Paul
About Us
Business Hours
Mon: 11:00AM-2:30PM 4:30PM-9:00PM
Tue: 11:00AM-2:30PM 4:30PM-9:00PM
Wed: 11:00AM-2:30PM 4:30PM-9:00PM
Thu: 11:00AM-2:30PM 4:30PM-9:00PM
Fri: 11:00AM-2:30PM 4:30PM-9:30PM
Sat: 12 NOON - 9:30PM
Sun: 12 NOON - 9:00PM
Since Sakana opened in 2009, we have been striving toward providing the best experience possible.
From the decadent rolls to the notes of umami within the sashimi, to the layer of flavors in the homemade marinades used everyday, we want you, the guest, to feel as if we are inviting you into our own home for a meal.
Coupling these aspects with a staff that can adapt to a family of four with a newborn, to a couple on a first date, to the guest that has never had sushi before, we will deliver the fluid and comfortable dining adventure that every person deserves.
Our Menu
Sushi Starters
*Dragon Balls (3)
Spicy tuna & spicy kani wrapped in avocado slices, mango salsa, spicy aioli, & wasabi aioli. Gluten-Free upon Request
*Tuna Tataki (6)
Torched tuna slices, tobiko & scallions, mango salsa, ponzu, wasabi aioli. Gluten Free
*Yellowtail Jalapeño (6)
Fresh slices, ponzu, jalapeños, black tobiko, mango salsa, wasabi aioli. Gluten Free. Raw or Undercooked.
*Salmon Hoso (4)
Spicy kani & avocado wrapped with salmon, jalapeño, ponzu & spicy aioli . Gluten Free
*White Tuna Aburi (5)
Torched escolar slices, pepper powder, kaiware, ponzu. Gluten Free
Kani Jalapeno Poppers (4)
Cream cheese, light-battered, tobiko, sweet soy glaze, spicy aioli.
Kani Salad
Kani, cucumber, & tobiko tossed in aioli. Gluten Free
Seaweed Salad
Marinated kelp with sesame seeds. Gluten Free
Kitchen Starters
Gyoza (6)
Grilled chicken dumplings, side of gyoza sauce.
Szechuan Dumplings (6)
Shrimp & pork filling, steamed, dressed in gyoza sauce, chili oil, peanuts.
Crispy Calamari
Seasoning-battered squid, side of mango salsa
Grilled Calamari
Seared squid topped with jalapeno, spicy garlic butter
Rock Shrimp Tempura
Light-battered shrimp tossed in yum-yum
Avocado Fries (5)
Panko, cajun, side of mango salsa
Asian Felt Green Salad
Spring mix. Plus $4 for avocado. Pickle & mango garnish, side of ginger dressing. Gluten Free
Brussel Tataki
Crisped brussel sprouts tossed in ponzu
Crispy Salmon Wontons (6)
Flash-fried, side of mango salsa
Chicken Satay (4)
Golden skewers, side of peanut sauce
Soft Shell Crab
Light-battered, side of tempura sauce
Edamame
Steamed Japanese bean pods, salt. Gluten Free
Spicy Edamame
Stir-fried in savory chili sauce
Spring Rolls (4)
Flash-fried vegetable spring rolls, mango salsa
Summer Rolls (6)
Shrimp, spring mix, cucumber, & avocado wrapped in rice paper, side of hoisin sauce. Gluten Free
Shrimp Tempura Starter
Tempura shrimp, vegetables tempura, tempura sauce
Soups
Miso Soup
Bean broth, tofu, seaweed, & scallions. Gluten Free
Wonton Soup
Chicken broth, pork wontons, snow peas
Coconut Curry Soup with Vegetable
Gluten Free.
Coconut Curry Soup with Chicken
Gluten Free.
Coconut Curry Soup with Shrimp
Gluten Free.
Lemon Grass Soup with Vegetable
Gluten Free.
Lemon Grass Soup with Chicken
Gluten Free.
Lemon Grass Soup with Shrimp
Gluten Free.
Kitchen Entrees
With side White Rice.
Kobe Style Tenderloin
Stir-fried with vegetable medley in spicy miso sauce
Miso Black COD
Roasted, orange miso glaze, baby bok choy
Umami Salmon (GF)
Seared & glazed with fragrant coconut curry sauce on dry ramen bed, topped with diced zucchini, onion, & red bell pepper
Chicken Kung Pao
Stir-fried with vegetable medley & peanuts in savory & spicy kung pao sauce. Gluten Free upon Request.
Shrimp Kung Pao
Stir-fried with vegetable medley & peanuts in savory & spicy kung pao sauce. Gluten Free upon Request.
Beef Kung Pao
Stir-fried with vegetable medley & peanuts in savory & spicy kung pao sauce. Gluten Free upon Request.
Sesame Seared Tuna (GF)
Side of sliced avocado, side of yum-yum
Sesame Chicken
Flash-fried & stir-fried with sweet sesame glaze, on top of broccoli, zucchini, & carrot
Sesame Tofu
Flash-fried & stir-fried with sweet sesame glaze, on top of broccoli, zucchini, & carrot
Chicken Thai Peanut (GF)
Stir-fried with vegetable medley in sweet & savory Thai peanut sauce
Shrimp Thai Peanut (GF)
Stir-fried with vegetable medley in sweet & savory Thai peanut sauce
Beef Thai Peanut (GF)
Stir-fried with vegetable medley in sweet & savory Thai peanut sauce
Chicken Black Pepper Garlic (GFR)
Stir-fried with vegetable medley in warming pepper garlic butter
Shrimp Black Pepper Garlic (GFR)
Stir-fried with vegetable medley in warming pepper garlic butter
Beef Black Pepper Garlic (GFR)
Stir-fried with vegetable medley in warming pepper garlic butter
Chicken Katsu
Panko-battered, topped with yum-yum slaw
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Flash-fried, pineapple, sweet & sour sauce
Chicken Teriyaki (GF)
Seared & roasted, laid on stir-fried vegetablemedley, side of teriyaki sauce
Shrimp Teriyaki (GF)
Seared & roasted, laid on stir-fried vegetablemedley, side of teriyaki sauce
Salmon Teriyaki (GF)
Seared & roasted, laid on stir-fried vegetablemedley, side of teriyaki sauce
Chicken Curry (GF)
Stir-fried with vegetable medley in fragrant coconut curry sauce
Shrimp Curry (GF)
Stir-fried with vegetable medley in fragrant coconut curry sauce
Beef Curry (GF)
Stir-fried with vegetable medley in fragrant coconut curry sauce
Sushi Entrees
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Sushi Boat
5 chef’s rolls, 12pc sashimi, chef’s appetizer
Sakana Sushi
9pc chef’s nigiri, spicy tuna roll
Sakana Sashimi
16pc chef’s sashimi
Sakana Sushi Sashimi Combo
5pc nigiri, 9pc sashimi, spicy salmon roll
Salmon Lover
8pc salmon nigiri, spicy salmon roll
Poke Bowl
Tuna, salmon, spicy kani, avocado, cucumber on bed of sushi rice, furikake, poke sauce
Rice
Vegetable Fried Rice
Stir-fried with egg, minced snowpea,carrot, onion. Gluten Free.
Chicken Fried Rice
Stir-fried with egg, minced snowpea,carrot, onion. Gluten Free.
Shrimp Fried Rice
Stir-fried with egg, minced snowpea,carrot, onion. Gluten Free.
Beef Fried Rice
Stir-fried with egg, minced snowpea,carrot, onion. Gluten Free.
Vegetable Cauliflower Fried Rice
Organic, stir-fried with minced onion, carrot, snowpea, Gluten Free
Egg Cauliflower Fried Rice
Organic, stir-fried with minced onion, carrot, snowpea, Gluten Free
Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice
Organic, stir-fried with minced onion, carrot, snowpea, Gluten Free
Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice
Organic, stir-fried with minced onion, carrot, snowpea, Gluten Free
Vegetable Pineapple Fried Rice
Stir-fried with basil, raisen, minced onion, red bell pepper, zucchini.
Chicken Pineapple Fried Rice
Stir-fried with basil, raisen, minced onion, red bell pepper, zucchini.
Shrimp Pineapple Fried Rice
Stir-fried with basil, raisen, minced onion, red bell pepper, zucchini.
Noodle
Vegetable Lo Mein
Chinese egg noodle stir-fried with sliced cabbage, snowpea, carrot, onion
Chicken Lo Mein
Chinese egg noodle stir-fried with sliced cabbage, snowpea, carrot, onion
Shrimp Lo Mein
Chinese egg noodle stir-fried with sliced cabbage, snowpea, carrot, onion
Beef Lo Mein
Chinese egg noodle stir-fried with sliced cabbage, snowpea, carrot, onion
Vegetable Yaki Udon
Thick Japanese wheat noodle stir-fried with sliced cabbage, snowpeas, carrots, onions
Chicken Yaki Udon
Thick Japanese wheat noodle stir-fried with sliced cabbage, snowpeas, carrots, onions
Shrimp Yaki Udon
Thick Japanese wheat noodle stir-fried with sliced cabbage, snowpeas, carrots, onions
Beef Yaki Udon
Thick Japanese wheat noodle stir-fried with sliced cabbage, snowpeas, carrots, onions
Vegetable Pad Thai (GF)
Rice noodle stir-fried with egg, sliced cabbage, snowpea, carrot, onion, cilantro & lime garnish
Chicken Pad Thai (GF)
Rice noodle stir-fried with egg, sliced cabbage, snowpea, carrot, onion, cilantro & lime garnish
Shrimp Pad Thai (GF)
Rice noodle stir-fried with egg, sliced cabbage, snowpea, carrot, onion, cilantro & lime garnish
Beef Pad Thai (GF)
Rice noodle stir-fried with egg, sliced cabbage, snowpea, carrot, onion, cilantro & lime garnish
Char Siu Ramen
Tonkotsu pork bone broth, topped with roasted pork, egg, sliced cabbage, snowpea, carrot, onion, scallions
Curry Ramen
Coconut curry broth, topped with seared chicken breast, egg, sliced cabbage, snowpea, carrot, onion, scallions
Vegetable Spicy Stir Fried Ramen
Stir-fried with dry chili seasoning, egg, sliced cabbage, snowpea, carrot, onion
Chicken Spicy Stir Fried Ramen
Stir-fried with dry chili seasoning, egg, sliced cabbage, snowpea, carrot, onion
Shrimp Spicy Stir Fried Ramen
Stir-fried with dry chili seasoning, egg, sliced cabbage, snowpea, carrot, onion
Beef Spicy Stir Fried Ramen
Stir-fried with dry chili seasoning, egg, sliced cabbage, snowpea, carrot, onion
Specialty Rolls
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Bestie Roll
Inside: salmon, yellowtail, cucumber, cilantro . Outside: soy paper, rice, scallop, avocado toro tartare, ponzu. Gluten Free
*Spicy Girl
Inside: spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado.Outside: seaweed, rice, spicy salmon, sliced jalapeño, sauce. Gluten-Free upon Request . Raw
#9* Roll
Inside: shrimp tempura, cucumber Outside: eaweed, rice, salmon, avocado, sauce. Raw
*Spicy Devil Roll
Inside: tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado, jalapeño Outside: soy paper, rice, scallop, lemon, sriracha. Gluten Free
*Sweet Heart Roll
Inside: shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, cucumber, avocado Outside: soy paper, rice, sauce. Raw
*March Madness Roll
Inside: tuna, salmon, yellowtail, kani,cucumber, cilantro Outside: soy paper, rice, spicy scallop, avocado, sauce. Gluten Free upon Request
*007 Roll
Inside: spicy tuna, spicy salmon, avocado. Outside: seaweed, rice, salmon, japanese mayo, tobiko, torched
*Dynamite Roll
Inside: spicy tuna, spicy salmon, cucumber Outside: seaweed & rice, spicy kani. Gluten Free upon Request. Raw
*White Tiger Roll
Inside: tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado Outside: white seaweed, rice, sauce. Gluten Free upn Request. Raw
* White Unicorn
Inside: tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado Outside: white seaweed, rice, spicy scallop, sauce, torched Gluten Free upon Requets. Raw
*Wayzata
Inside: seasoned seared tuna, asparagus, cucumber, kaiware Outside: seaweed, rice, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, eel, avocado, tobiko, crunch flakes, sauce. Gluten Free uon Request. Raw
*Volcano
Inside: shrimp tempura Outside: seaweed, rice, spicy tuna, crunch flakes, sauce, torched. Raw
*Naruto Roll
Inside: tuna, salmon, yellowtail, crab, asparagus, avocado Outside: cucumber, side ponzu sauce. Gluten Free. Raw
*Dancing Tuna Roll
Inside: Spicy tuna, asparagus and cucumber, Outside: Seared big eye tuna and avocado, Sauce: Wasabi mayo, tobiko and scallion
*Twins Roll
Inside: shrimp tempura, spicy kani, cucumber Outside: soy paper, rice, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, avocado, sauce. Raw
*Chipotle
Inside: salmon, spicy tuna, cucumber,avocado, cilantro, lime juice Outside: soy paper, rice, sauce. Gluten-Free upon Request. Raw
*Mango Tuna Roll
Inside: spicy tuna, avocado, asparagus Outside: seaweed, rice, tuna, mango, sauce. Gluten-Free upon Request. Raw
Crunchy Roll
Inside: shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, kaiware Outside: seaweed, rice, crunch flakes, furikake, tobiko, sauce
Under the Sea Roll
Inside: lobster tempura, shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado, mango Outside: soy paper, rice, spicy kani, sauce
Yum Yum Roll
Inside: shrimp tempura, cucumber, cream cheese Outside: seaweed, rice, eel, avocado, sesame seeds, sauce
Sakura Roll
Inside: shrimp tempura, cucumber Outside: seaweed, rice, spicy kani, sauce
BMW Roll
Inside: spicy tuna, avocado Outside: seaweed, rice, deep fried, tobiko, sauce
*Tropical Roll
Inside: shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, pineapple, basil, cucumber, avocado, jalapeño Outside: soy paper, rice, tuna, yellowtail, sauce
* Kiss on Fire Roll
Inside: spicy tuna, avocado Outside: seaweed, rice, tuna, yellowtail, seaweed, scallop, jalapeno, wasabi tobiko, sriracha. Gluten Free upon Request. Raw
*Godzilla Roll
Inside: tuna, yellowtail, avocado Outside: seaweed, rice, roasted eel, tobiko, sauce
*Pink Panther Roll
Inside: spicy tuna, peanut, cucumber,avocado Outside: soy paper, rice, sauce. Gluten Free upon Request. Raw
Fish Rolls
Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Tuna Roll
Salmon Roll
Yellowtail Roll
Alaskan Roll
Spicy Tuna Roll
Spicy Salmon Roll
Spicy Yellowtail Roll
Rainbow Roll
Cooked Rolls
California Roll
Boston Roll
Philadelphia Roll
Dragon Roll
Spicy Kani Roll
Spider Roll
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Chicken Tempura Roll
Eel and Cucumber Roll
Eel and Avocado Roll
King Crab Avocado Roll
Salmon Skin Roll
Vegetable Rolls
Avocado Roll
Asparagus Roll
Cucumber Roll
AAC Roll
Oshinko Roll
Vegtable Tempura Roll
Sweet Potato Tempura Roll
Futo Maki
Mushroom Avocado Roll
Nigiri/ Sashimi
2pcs Nigiri. 3 pcs Sashimi. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Toro
Tuna
Salmon
Yellowtail
White Tuna
Seabass
Albacore
Squid
Mackerel
Scallop
Sweet Shrimp
Octopus
King Crab
Smoked Salmon
Flying Fish Roe
Salmon Roe
Shrimp
Kani
Eel
Egg
Dessert
Mochi Ice Cream (GF)
2pcs sweet dough filled with ice cream
Tempura Ice Cream
Cake-battered, flash-fried, topped with whipped cream & chocolate drizzle
White Wine
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, New Zealand. Crisp fruit flavors of grapefruit & green apple
Chloe Pinot Grigio
Italy. White peach, melon, apple
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Italy. Clean intense aroma & dry golden apple taste
Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay
California. Pineapple, mango, & citrus notes with vanilla, toasted oak & butter
Frei Brothers Chardonnay
Russian River. California. Concentrated apple & citrus flavors with a subtle overlay of oak
Hakutsuru Plum Wine
Japan. Fruity plum aroma with slightly tart, bright, and tangy notes
Prophecy Rosé
France. Layers of fresh strawberries, raspberries & hint of white peach with a crisp & refreshing finish.
La Marca Prosecco (Glass)
Italy. Fresh and clean with ripe lemon, green apple, & grapefruit.
Domaine de Saint-Pierre Sancerre (Bottle)
Loire Valley, France. Crisp, bright acidity and mineral-driven.
Red Wine
La Crema Pinot Noir
Monterey, California. Black plum, cherry, & raspberry with a smooth, rich finish
Chemistry Pinot Noir
Willamette Valley, Oregon.Tart cherry & earth with structured tannins on mid-palate and finish
Murphy-Goode Merlot
California. Aromas and flavors of black cherry, blueberry, & blackberry, all tied together with a kiss of toasty vanilla
Terrazas Reserva Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina. Full-bodied with great structure, stands out for volume & silky mouth feel
Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
California. Round and juicy, with flavors of blackberry, toasted hazelnut & cinnamon, complemented by hints of vanill & toasted oak
Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma County, California. Aromas of red cherries with a soft mouthfeel & velvety finish
Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (Bottle)
Napa, California. Decadent ripe blackberry flavors with undertones of vanilla & toasted oak.
Sake
Kariho Extremely Dry Junmai
Crisp, clean, refreshing, very dry
Blue Hue Honjozo
Fresh, clean & dry, delicate mochi flavors
Kontei Tears of Dawn Daiginjo
Full bodied palate with velvety finish
Waka-No-Megumi Yuzu
Bright & tart, citrusy, touch of sweetness
Bushido Way Ginjo (5oz.)
Smooth, crisp & punchy, raspberry & watermelon rind (180 ml can)
Kurosawa Nigori (10oz.)
Creamy richness, hints of coconut & anise.(300ml bottle)
Sake Flight (10oz).
Three 3 oz. of our best sake
Gekkeikan
All natural, smooth, perfect anytime
Coacktails
Japan 75
Roku Gin, lemon juice, Prosecco
Sakana Mule
Tito's Vodka, sweetened lime juice, ginger beer
Cucumber Lemonade
Tito's Vodka, muddled cucumber, St-Germain, sweetened lime juice, simple syrup, lemonade, soda
Tokyo Old Fashioned
Akashi Whiskey, Angostura bitters, simple syrup, orange peel & Luxardo cherry
Lychee Martini
Tito's Vodka, lychee liqueur, pineapple juice, pomegranate liqueur
Sakanatini
Blue Hue Honzojo, Tito's Handmade Vodka, cucumber
Spicy Wasabi Margarita
Mi Campo Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, muddled jalapeño, wasabi, agave, fresh lime juice
Miso Espresso Martini
Tito's Vodka, espresso, coffee liqueur, miso simple syrup
Dark Ginger Daiquiri
Plantation Original Dark Rum, ginger liqueur, lime juice, lime garnish
Hugo Spritz
St-Germain, La Marca Prosecco, soda
