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Sakana Sushi
Traditional sushi / KaitenzushiJapanese-led kitchenKaitenzushiOstienseNihonJapanGiappone listed
Sakana Sushi is a long-established authentic sushi restaurant in Ostiense, listed by NihonJapanGiappone as genuinely Japanese and shaped by chef Koji Nakai's precise traditional technique.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Ostiense
- Chef
- Koji Nakai
- Owner
- Roberto Salvati
Plate № 71
About
Sakana Sushi — sakana meaning 'fish' in Japanese — is the anchor of Roberto Salvati's Japanese restaurant cluster in the Ostiense neighbourhood. Japanese chef Koji Nakai developed the menu and techniques here before going on to open Tanuki Izakaya next door and Sakaba Ie Koji in Prati. The restaurant is listed by NihonJapanGiappone, Italy's authoritative guide to authentically Japanese-run restaurants. A kaitenzushi conveyor format makes it accessible and fun, while the quality of fish and preparation reflects Nakai's rigorous training.
Neighborhood & visiting
Sakana Sushi sits in Ostiense, one of Rome's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- NihonJapanGiappone-certified authentic — a mark only genuinely Japanese-run restaurants earn
- Kaitenzushi (conveyor belt) format — fun, interactive and great value
- Menu created by Japanese chef Koji Nakai, Rome's most active authentic Japanese culinarian
- Ostiense neighbourhood — Rome's most vibrant food destination outside the historic centre
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Frequently asked
About Sakana Sushi
- Is Sakana Sushi an authentic traditional sushi / kaitenzushi restaurant in Rome?
- Yes — Sakana Sushi is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for traditional sushi / kaitenzushi in Rome: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Sakana Sushi located?
- Sakana Sushi is located at Via del Gazometro 54, 00154 Roma, Italy, Rome, Italy in the Ostiense neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Sakana Sushi?
- Sakana Sushi does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Rome we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Sakana Sushi?
- Sakana Sushi sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for traditional sushi / kaitenzushi of this format in Rome.
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