Better Food, Better Life
Sushi Sakana Opens Its Doors In Southlake
For the past three years, James Park has dreamed of opening a sushi restaurant in Southlake, and it was finally realized when he opened Sushi Sakana in Kimball Crossing last month.
A restaurateur who has been in the industry for 15 years, James has managed the Plano location of Sushi Sakana since 2017. Collaborating with his partner and chef Sung Yoon, James says their restaurant is special because it focuses on enhancing the experience for its customers.
“A lot of sushi restaurants are more focused on growth rather than quality,” James says. “They open a lot of locations, do all-you-can-eat. We wanted to make a better restaurant with higher quality and great taste. I want my restaurant to be the very best that it can be.”
The quality speaks for itself. The restaurant features over 50 rolls of four variations of cooked, raw, no-rice and deep-fried rolls, providing new impressions with every bite. James says their deep-fried rolls are among the most popular selections, with their nine varieties made with spicy crabmeat and mayonnaise, jalapeno and eel sauce before fried in tempura batter. But his personal favorites are the Volcano, a California roll baked with marinated crawfish and sliced avocado, and the Sakana Fire, a shrimp tempura roll made with cucumber, spicy tuna and crunch flakes.
“We have a good selection of rolls for everybody,” James says. “Some customers are looking for cooked rolls while others are looking for fresh ones. We make each one specific to the customer’s preferences.”
But sushi isn’t all that they specialize in. They also feature an assortment of Japanese entrees available in bento boxes or a la carte. The teriyaki, for instance, delivers savory sensations whether you select beef, chicken, shrimp or salmon as the protein, and the 7-ounce filet mignon provides heft to any meal. Plus with unique dessert selections like mochi ice cream and tempura cake, you can feel assured knowing the end of your meal will be just as unique as the rest of the dining experience. And with the rollout of new UberEats delivery services, diners can take the experience home by ordering to go.
“This location was a dream come true for us that’s been several years in the making,” James says. “We want Southlake’s neighborhoods to enjoy better food and better life with us.”
So whether you sample a sushi roll or explore its other culinary delights, you’ll enjoy indulging in the high-quality experience that Sushi Sakana provides.