I've gone to Sakana for 12 years. When my friends or family come in from Seattle, it's where we have sushi. I can honestly say that I remember once or twice having something I didn't care for. Once or twice in 12 years is not a bad record. I think sometimes we have bad experiences and that's probably what happened to the two reviewers that hated the place because I've been referring sushi lovers to Sakana for a decade and no one has ever said they weren't impressed. Actually, my nephew once said that he preferred Sushi 101 on University because their nigiri were smaller and fit into your mouth better. What kind of American is that? The portions at Sakana are pretty big, he does have a point... but I'm all about maximizing my buck and the quality has NEVER disappointed.
Try the salmon (NOT smoked) and the yellowtail nigiri. Melts in your mouth.