text: FINALLY I have been waiting for UrbanaChampaign to open up a Japanese ramen shop and one has finally opened With an extensive menu of appetizers fresh sashimi sushi rolls shoyu miso ramen and other korean dishes you will definitely have to take some time to look over the menu I would have to say that the sushi was the freshest I have ever tasted in UrbanaChampaign Being from Florida my standards for sushi are a bit high and have been disappointed over the past years I have been living in the CU but Sakanaya does not disappoint nnLocation is ideal as it is right on Green Street the heart of the UofI campus Parking can be hectic though hr Parking is free after pm and free on Sundays There was a line the entire time we were there but service was fast and friendly so the line was constantly moving Also we went after opening day The interior and exterior is very appealing but the inside is a bit smaller than I would have imagined The tables are pretty close to each other The man next to our table was sitting alone listening on our conversation and occasionally talked to us nnPrices are a bit more expensive than I thought Since it is catering to mostly college students thinking of ones budget the ramen bowl would have been nice at instead of the Portion size is good shared a shoyu ramen bowl and kamakazi sushi roll with a friend and we were satisfied But there was still room left for dessert Ramen broths are porkbased The pork melts in your mouth and the broth is not too salty or bland just right It was a bit lukewarm though but that is just preference I like my soups really hot The salmon on the kamakazi was really soft and melted in your mouth too Definitely fresh nnTldr n Sushi and ramen are good Get it n Atmosphere is romantic Definitely a date night kindof place n Worth the experiencetrip not worth the price Would have been better if it was cheaper Where else can you buy authentic Japanese ramen here anyway