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Mama Satto

4.0(509)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 509 reviews (Google rating)Sushi Restaurant$ State Street / Central CampusOpen now · closes 10:00 PM
Open now · closes 10:00 PM

About Mama Satto

Mama Satto is a casual sushi restaurant at 715 N University Ave in Ann Arbor, MI. Its menu includes sushi rolls, ramen and udon soups, and other Japanese staples, with small plates, vegetarian options, and both comfort-food and health-conscious choices among its offerings. Lunch, dinner, and dessert are available, along with beer, wine, and other alcohol. The restaurant is popular with students and is listed as a spot for lunch, dinner, and solo dining.

The atmosphere is casual and hip, and fast service is one of its listed highlights. Guests can dine in with table service, order takeout, or use delivery. The entrance, seating, restroom, and parking are listed as wheelchair accessible. Paid street and garage parking are available, and payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Mama Satto has a Google rating of 4 out of 5 from 509 reviews.

Known for

  • Sushi rolls, ramen, and udon
  • Casual dining popular with students
  • Fast service
  • Vegetarian options and small plates
  • Dine-in, takeout, and delivery

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “We got the spicy combo dish and takoyaki. The rolls were made quickly and were delicious. The takoyaki was hot coming out and it was perfect. Our waitress was so sweet and made me feel very comfortable. The place was decorated for the wi…”

    — Reilly, August 26, 2026 · google

  • “Hard to stand out as a sushi place in Ann Arbor but Satto's is definitely the best for students on a budget! Nothing is going to blow you away, but nothing is going to disappoint you. Very accommodating!”

    — scrub daddy, August 21, 2026 · google

  • “Portion size to price ratio was perfect. The cuts of the fish was thicker than what you would normally see at a sushi restaurant. I was extremely impressed. The selected fish for the sashimi was also very good which reminded me of my tim…”

    — Jerome Borthwell, July 31, 2026 · google

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