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Sakanaya

Restaurant · Japanese · SeafoodCrows Nest4.5 (411 Google reviews)

7 dishes are gluten free as served, out of 128 dishes on Sakanaya’s menu, read 1 Nov 2026. Also 122 nut free, 98 dairy free. Source: sakanaya.com.au, read 1 Nov 2026.

Answers come from the venue’s own menu or its listed ingredients; none of them means a dish is safe. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff.

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  • Grand Menu (incl. Pre-Order Set Menus and Platter)Lunch, Dinnersource
  • Special Takeaway MenuTakeawaysource
  • Party Platter Takeaway (website)Takeawaysource
DishGlutenDairyNutsEggSoySesameShellfishFishVegVeganPrice
Grand Menu (incl. Pre-Order Set Menus and Platter)Menu read 1 Nov 2026 · sakanaya.com.au
Fresh Oyster (6 pcs)With ponzu sauce
Miso Soup $7.50
Seasoned Squid $10
Assorted PicklesOshinko $10
Spinach with SesameGomaae $12
EdamameYoung soy beans $10
Wasabi OctopusTakowasa $12
Sweet Egg Omelette (4 pcs)Atsuyaki-tamago $14
Monkfish Liver with PonzuAnkimo $22
Beef TatakiRare beef and seared on the edges (gyu-tataki) $29
Sakana-ya SaladSashimi, shrimp, squid, tofu, seaweed, seafood, egg omelette on mix leaves $42
Garden Mix LeavesNama-yasai $21
Seaweed & Mix LeavesWakame $26
Tofu & Mix LeavesSoy beancurd $26
Softshell Crab & Mix Leaves $44
Assorted Raw Fish Chef's Selection (Omakase)1 pc Scampi & 5 pieces. Min order 2 serves $42.50
Assorted Raw Fish Small (15 pieces)15 pieces $85.50
Assorted Raw Fish Medium2 scampi & 20 pieces $144
Assorted Raw Fish 2 KindsSalmon & kingfish, 4 pieces each $45
Assorted Raw Fish 3 KindsTuna, salmon & kingfish, 2 pieces each $43
Salmon Caviar (25g)Ikura $22
Scallop (3 pcs)6 cuts $28
Scampi (2 pcs)4 cuts $32
Sweet Pink Shrimp (30g)Ama-ebi $22
Whelk Shell (4 pcs)Tsubu-gai $22
Salmon Sashimi (8 pcs) $39
Kingfish Sashimi (8 pcs)Buri $48
Tuna Sashimi (8 pcs)Maguro
Toothfish MisoGrilled, Gindara saikyo-yaki $65
Chicken Wings (5 pcs)Tebasaki $23
Chicken CartilageNankotsu $19
Duck on Skewers (Teriyaki)2 skewers $22
MackerelSaba-yaki $22
Atka MackerelHokke-yaki $25
Beef TongueShioyaki $32
Japanese Squid (Whole)Ika sugata-yaki $42
Teriyaki Salmon $38
Teriyaki Chicken $39
Teriyaki Kingfish $46
Salted Salmon BellySalmon harasu-yaki $39
Wagyu BeefGrilled $42
Japanese Mayonnaise $3
Pickled GingerGari $3
Fresh WasabiHon wasabi $3
Grated White RadishDaikon-oroshi $3
Wakame Seaweed for NoodleGluten not stated: No labels or ingredient list. Wakame salads in Japanese restaurants are usually dressed with soy sauce, which contains wheat, and the 'for Noodle' wording sugge $3
Ponzu Sauce $3
Whole FlounderKarei-age $65
Deep Fried Oyster (6 pcs)Kaki fry $44
Agedashi White RadishDaikon agedashi $16
Agedashi Tofu (4 pcs)Soy beancurd $20
WhitebaitWakasagi age $22
Octopus Karaage $22
Squid Softbone KaraageIka geso nankotsu $24
Eggplant MisoNasu dengaku $36
Softshell Crab (4 pcs)With ponzu $36
Chicken Karaage (8 pcs) $38
Vegetable Tempura (12 pcs) $36
Prawn Tempura6 prawns $48
Assorted Tempura4 prawns, 2 fish, 4 vegetables $56
Bara-Sushi Small (S)Chopped variety of raw fish on sushi rice containing salmon caviar, prawns, shredded egg and vegetables. Signature dish $49.50
Bara-Sushi Large (L)Chopped variety of raw fish on sushi rice containing salmon caviar, prawns, shredded egg and vegetables. Signature dish $148.50
Inari Sushi (2 pcs)Sushi rice in sweet fried beancurd $9
Assorted Sashimi on Sushi Rice $48
Salmon & Shellfish on Sushi RiceHokkai salmon don $48
Deluxe Assorted Sashimi on Sushi RiceIncludes scampi and salmon caviar $79.50
Kids PlateEdamame & egg omelette, karaage chicken & calamari ring, grilled fish, inari-sushi & dessert $37
Beef & Egg Udon Noodle (Hot Only) $42
Salmon and Rice in SoupSake chazuke, grilled salmon $17
Spicy Cod Roe and Rice in SoupMentaiko chazuke $19
Eel on RiceTeriyaki eel, unagi-ju $49
Teriyaki Chicken on Rice $47
Wagyu Beef on RiceYakiniku-ju $49
Steamed Rice $6
Fisherman's SoupAra-jiru $14
Plain Udon or Soba (Kake)With seaweed and shallot. Hot or cold $21
Udon or Soba with Vegetable Tempura6 vegetables. Hot or cold $39
Udon or Soba with Tempura2 prawns, 1 fish, 2 vegetables. Hot or cold $49
Flagship Course (Seasonal 9 Dish)Min order 2 people. Includes appetizer, entrée, sashimi, grilled dish, nimono dish, deep fried dish, rice dish, soup & dessert $120
Chef Special Omakase Course (Seasonal 11 Dish)Min order 2 people. Includes appetizer, entrée, sashimi, grilled dish, nimono dish, deep fried dish, rice dish, soup & dessert $180
Assorted Sashimi (Chef's Special)Min order 2 serves $54
Assorted Sashimi (Chef's Deluxe)Min order 2 serves $65
Assorted Sushi (Omakase)10 pcs nigiri & sweet egg omelette $75
Assorted Party Platter for 4Pre-order at least two days prior $155
AnmitsuCombination of jelly, red beans, ice cream and rice dumpling $24
Warm Rice Dumpling (Kinako Daifuku)With red beans and soy bean powder $18
Coffee Jelly & Vanilla Ice Cream $14
Warabi-MochiBracken starch dumpling with soy bean powder and brown sugar syrup $16
Green Tea Ice Cream (2 scoops)With sweet red beans $16
Black Sesame Ice Cream (2 scoops)With sweet red beans $16
Hojicha Ice Cream (2 scoops)Hojicha (roasted green tea) with sweet red beans $16
Vanilla Ice Cream (2 scoops)With sweet red beans $14
Chocolate Ice Cream (2 scoops)With sweet red beans $14
Special Takeaway MenuMenu read 1 Nov 2026 · sakanaya.com.au
Edamame (Young Soy Beans) $10
Sakana-ya Salad with Selected Seafood $42
Garden Mix Leaves $21
Seaweed & Mix Leaves $26
Tofu & Mix Leaves $26
Assorted Raw Fish Chef's Selection (Omakase)1p Scampi & 5 pieces. Min order 2 serves $42.50
Scallop Sashimi (3 pcs) $28
Scampi Sashimi (2 pcs) $32
Kingfish Sashimi (8 pcs) $48
Tuna Sashimi (8 pcs)
Teriyaki Chicken (250g)250g $39
Agedashi Tofu (4 pcs) $20
Deep Fried Eggplant with Miso $36
Deep Fried Softshell Crab (4 pcs) $36
Assorted Tempura $56
Bara-Sushi Small (S) $49.50
Bara-Sushi Large (L) $148.50
Deluxe Assorted Sashimi on Sushi Rice $79.50
Beef & Egg Udon Noodles $42
Teriyaki Eel on Rice $49
Wagyu Beef on Rice $49
Scampi Head Miso Soup $7.50
Hot Plain Udon or Soba (Kake) $21
Hot Veg Tempura Udon or Soba $39
Hot Tempura Udon or Soba $49
Assorted Party Platter for 4Please order the platter at least 2 days in advance $155
Sakana-ya Bento BoxAssorted sashimi, grilled fish, tempura prawn & veg, chicken karaage, tofu salad, sweet egg omelette. Includes steamed rice, miso soup and s $55
Sakana-ya Deluxe Bento BoxPlain rice substituted for bara-sushi. Includes miso soup and small salad $68
Grilled Mackerel Bento BoxIncludes steamed rice, miso soup and small salad $29
Teriyaki Salmon Bento BoxIncludes steamed rice, miso soup and small salad $45
Teriyaki Kingfish Bento BoxIncludes steamed rice, miso soup and small salad $53
Grilled Salmon Belly Bento BoxIncludes steamed rice, miso soup and small salad $46
Grilled Wagyu Bento BoxIncludes steamed rice, miso soup and small salad $49
Toothfish (Miso) Bento BoxIncludes steamed rice, miso soup and small salad $72
Party Platter Takeaway (website)Menu read 1 Nov 2026 · sakanaya.com.au
Assorted Party Platter (Suitable for 4 People)Salmon jerky, edamame, sweet egg omelette, wasabi octopus & taro potato, grilled black tiger prawn, grilled squid, deep fried fish, octopus $90

✓Free by default◐Can be made free on request✕Contains?Not stated

The menu’s own key: (V) - Vegetarian

Facts

AddressCrows Nest, NSW
AreaLower North Shore
KindRestaurant · Japanese · Seafood · Pan-Asian
Phone+61 2 9438 1468
Websitesakanaya.com.au
Google rating4.5 from 411 reviews
Menu read1 Nov 2026 from sakanaya.com.au
Hours
  • Monday5pm–9:30pm
  • Tuesday12pm–3pm, 5pm–9:30pm
  • Wednesday5pm–9:30pm
  • Thursday5pm–9:30pm
  • Friday12pm–3pm, 5pm–9:30pm
  • Saturday5pm–9:30pm
  • SundayClosed
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What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Sakanaya

Does Sakanaya have gluten-free options?

Yes: 7 dishes are gluten free as served, from the menu read 1 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Sakanaya coeliac friendly?

Chef’s Kiss reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Sakanaya open?

Monday: 5pm–9:30pm. Tuesday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–9:30pm. Wednesday: 5pm–9:30pm. Thursday: 5pm–9:30pm. Friday: 12pm–3pm, 5pm–9:30pm. Saturday: 5pm–9:30pm. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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