It's a short walk from the heart of Allston-- originally we wanted to go for the AYCE Happy Lamb event but the waitlist was awful so we decided to check this place out. Pricing has 2 AYCE options, one vegetarian and one Premium (meat and seafood) for about 7$ more per person. The self service sauce bar is pretty small and we did have to ask for a sauce refill because they were running low. The soda fountain is also AYCE and there are plastic cups and straws provided. Near the cashier there are self service utensils and thin plastic aprons. You're able to place an order to kitchen every 5 minutes and you have about 90 minutes to order. Something I thought was interesting is that they combine items from the same sections: ex, sausage and beef tripe were under fishballs so they came in the same bowl. The meat options were pretty limited but the marbling did look pretty. The fried appetizers were a bit lack luster and the same for the dim sum. Overall a pleasant experience albeit pricy for the options provided. It is a pretty small restaurant so do check out the waitlist beforehand! read more

Blue Sakura - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I dinned here on an evening when the weather was raining and terrible, but the food here was delicious! The hot pot options are varied and well served. We were served by Tommy who was very nice and accommodating to our question. It was a perfect evening for hotpot, and there were plenty of others with the same idea, which gave to an overall comfy and cozy ambiance. Would go again. read more

Quick update, as this has become one of our favorite spots for hot pot. I like that they also have dim sum- get the cucumber (so well soaked in spicy sauce)! The little balls filled with red bean and covered in sesame are also a favorite. We like to get a flavorful soup base, but not at the spiciest level. They run out of tofu rolls, I think because they're sooo good, but I recommend the other tofu too. The meats and veggies are personal preference, I feel. I like the beef, my boyfriend is a little more adventurous- he likes the chicken, and has ordered seafood too. I like the clear sweet potato noodles best (of the noodles), we both like corn and lots of greens, I like the pumpkin and sweet potato, he likes lotus root. Head's up they have tea and dessert as well. I get the matcha ice cream. read more

Blue Sakura - Szechuan Spicy Broth, Crushed Cucumber - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The place is super cute and service was amazing. I would say it's worth it if you eat a lot. The broth is pretty decent too. And they have a lot of things to choose from. read more

Blue Sakura - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I came to Blue Sakura with my gf on a cold evening when we were craving hot pot. It's AYCE (all you can eat), so you pay a set price that includes all the vegetables and proteins. We were given an iPad and, since it was our first time here, they explained to us how you can order anything in the iPad (including the broth) and they'd bring it straight to the table. The menu has a ton of options, ranging from appetizers to vegetables, noodles, proteins for the hot pot, plus lots of beverages and snacks (including ice cream). You're given a 90-minute limit, which is more than enough time, especially because the service is incredibly fast. Pro tip: order your broth and a few starter items first, then decide what else you want. We took forever deciding what we wanted and then everything showed up at once, which was overwhelming. It's much better to order in small batches so you can pace yourself, figure out what you want to try, and avoid ordering more food than you can possibly eat. We liked it a lot and will certainly be back! read more

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Do NOT sleep on this place. I'd been eyeing Blue Sakura for some time, and the one detail that stopped me from going for so long was that the pricing for meat on the weekends was significantly higher than some other hot pot places that I frequent. HOWEVER, you do not need to get the meat and seafood price at all. The regular AYCE for $29.95 is still an extremely good option, and that's what I got when I went. To be clear, the non-meat option doesn't mean that it's vegetarian. While it does exclude all of the raw meat and seafood that you put into hotpot, it still has a good amount of protein in the form of things like fish balls, tofu, imitation crab, fried pork, and ALL OF THE DIM SUM. The shrimp dumplings, soup dumplings, shrimp rice rolls, and fried pork shumai were all so so so so good. Let me say that it's probably not as good quality as an actual dim sum restaurant, but the AYCE component of dim sum is amazing, and they have a really large selection of items to order. We ended up ordering a LOT of portions of the soup dumplings and shrimp dumplings. On the sweeter side, the custard bun, red bean mochi, durian balls, and fried brown sugar stuffed rice cakes were amazing. If I had to pick favorites, the red bean mochi and rice cakes were on the top, but everything was really great and we got filled up before we could try all of the items we actually wanted. The variety here is really top notch. AND on top of that, there are a bunch of canned drinks you can order that are included PLUS the soda fountain is self serve. This is really a wonderful experience with so much variety. I can't wait to return! read more

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After finishing a long and late shift at the hospital, I was exited my family found this place not to far and open late enough for us to enjoy. We ordered a variety of items equating to over 60 itemized orders for a party of 4. We thoroughly enjoyed the Japanese broth the most. Got plenty of the proteins, vegetables, and noodles. There's a build your own sauce bar for your unique customization. Overall, we walked out stuffed and happy. The staff were very nice and quick to clean the table up. This is a casual and comfortable spot where you should expect to walk out smelling like hot pot. Would come again! read more

Blue Sakura - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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AYCE shabu that won't break the bank! At $30pp enjoy #bottomless #dimsum, dumplings, veggie, noodle, & single pot broth combos at a sweet price point -- perfect for date night or squad eats including free desserts and soft drinks! Lunch Combo available every day from 12 PM-4 PM, with options at $15.95 and $18.95. #AYCE packages are available as well!! Open every day, all day with updated hours: * Sunday-Thursday: 12 PM-10:30 PM * Friday-Saturday: 12 PM-11 PM read more

Good lunch special, either 2 or 3 "entrees" option, I had three which for me was borderline too much. Good spice table for sauces, reasonable price, good derive, comfortable place. read more

Blue Sakura Shabu All You Can Eat is a lively hot pot spot in Allston offering an AYCE experience with a wide selection of meats, seafood, vegetables, and sides. It's a popular choice for group dinners, especially with friends or classmates looking for a filling, social meal. The space is modern and energetic, with individual burners built into each table for a more personal hot pot experience. It gets busy during dinner hours and weekends, but the atmosphere adds to the fun, communal feel. Service is generally attentive, with staff bringing out orders steadily and checking in to swap broths or refill items as needed. The menu offers a good variety of thinly sliced beef, pork, chicken, seafood, and classic hot pot additions like fish balls, tofu, mushrooms, and leafy greens. The meat quality is solid for AYCE, and portions come out quickly enough to keep the meal moving. Broth options range from lighter house broths to spicier selections, letting you customize the experience to your preference. While it may not be the most premium hot pot in the area, the value is strong for the price point, and the unlimited format makes it easy to try a bit of everything. Overall, Blue Sakura is a reliable AYCE hot pot destination in Allston, great for casual group outings, celebrations, or whenever you're craving a big, comforting meal. read more

Blue Sakura - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This spot is fabulous! Everything from the moment you enter is filled with a relaxing, enjoyable, and easygoing vibe perfect for enjoying the experience to the fullest. The menu has so many options and fulfills any hot pot craving you may have! As for the food itself, everything tastes perfectly fresh and high quality. Additionally, the broth and sauce options add a depth of flavor that is unmatched! This spot offers the most satiating hot pot experience filled with that traditional, comfort-food feeling. The dining experience as a whole couldn't have been better. From the food to the fast and kind, but not rushed service as well as the ease of virtual ordering and getting your own dish-ware, drinks, and condiments, this restaurant is perfect for a casual yet elevated dinner with friends or family. It's the perfect place to splurge for a celebration/special occasion or just reward yourself with some delicious food for the soul. Although it's pricey, it's worth every penny for the quality, amount, experience, and fulfillment you'll get with the food! read more

Blue Sakura - AYCE Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

So they do bottomless meat (includes seafood) and drinks for $35.99 Dinner Time. Food - Everything was nicely portioned. They leave an IPad at your table and you order whatever you want however much you want, after you put in the order you wait 5 min until you can make another. I will say they did tend to run out of a lot of stuff we wanted and it was barely 6-7PM. They had ran out of kimchi, corn, or matcha ice cream sadly. Service - so kind, we had called earlier in advance and received a lot of thought and care about our dinner plans. Ambiance - I would say we were lucky to placed in a corn because the entrance is really hectic so my experience while there was really nice. I will def be coming back here :) I did not take pics of the food because I was so hungry lol. read more

Blue Sakura - mango and taro buns - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I thought it was great! The meat isn't the best but for weekday lunch for $24 it was really good. It included meat, veggies and some dim sum. The lunch menu for the dim sum was limited and mostly sweet buns. I liked the molten lava bun a lot. The food took a while to come out so we ordered before we were ready/finished and it was fine. The sauce bar was great and had a lot of spicy options. I like how you order on the tablet. read more

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I really liked the concept of one price for unlimited hot pot and it even includes soft drinks. We went in late May and wasn't too busy so didn't need a reservation. Beer is extra and they have both Sapporo and Aishi. I would recommend but not if I have to wait in a line. read more

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New AYCE hot pot place in Allston (surprise!) and their twist is they serve dim sum! Except the dim sum is limited and not very good. The shumai is deep fried! You'll either love it or hate it. While it's AYCE, the pricing is different depending on the hour and day, we happen to have picked the most expensive time (Friday evening). Try to to go lunch time on a weekday, it makes this more appetizing. You are served what you order on the little iPad they give you, not a buffet style. Ingredients were alright, broth is too diluted, sauce station is on point, though. TLDR; ok hotpot place, go on weekday lunchtime read more

Blue Sakura - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I have gone back a couple more times to give Blue Sakura another chance, and I've been so much more satisfied than my first visit! They've made lots of improvements in their service over a short period of time as well. Firstly, their broths have improved a lot. I think you need to order the right broth for your preference, and my favorite has been the Korean army stew broth. Soooo tasty with the toppings. Next, I've learned now to order the broth before anything else so that by the time your other foods arrive, your broth will be ready and boiling. Next, keep in mind that you have 90 minutes the moment you sit down. If you're with friends, I suggest talking and catching up after you order LOL or else you might not have enough time. Finally, experiment with sauces! They make a difference. read more

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Unlimited drinks and food! Everyone gets their own personal pot and broth so nothing gets lost. There's a sauce bar where you can make your own sauce. They have a wide selection of items but beware the portions are small when they come out to limit waste. We didn't like the shrimp paste here because it was too doughy. There is also dim sum you can order as part of AYCE! This place is good for dinner and catching up with friends. The server was nice and fast with bringing all our food items. read more

Blue Sakura - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Best hot pot ever! Great service, this is my second time here this month lol. They have lots of great hot appetizers, and add ons. Good seafood options as well. The service is what really makes me come back :) read more

Filling but the great price reflects the fact that the AYCE price does not include meat and also reflects the lower quality of the side dishes. Thoughts: 1) Large selection of other side dishes and dim sum like chicken wings, shrimp buns, etc. With the tofu and fish/meat balls included, you don't even need to order meat to get your protein in! However, most of the items tasted like frozen, pre-packaged food and wasn't super tasty. 2) Free soda! 3) Easy tablet ordering! Dishes are delivered to you (and pretty fast too) so you don't have to get up a bunch. 4) Personal hot pot 5) Ice cream options were great (cookie dough, vanilla, matcha) read more

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Loved the service, the hostess and waiters were all very friendly and welcoming and explained everything to us well. The setting was great with nice tables and plenty of room for several parties. The food was just not what I expected. I got the Szechuan spicy, extra hot. And boy was it spicy. I didn't even notice my lips were swollen until our waitress came over asking if I wanted more broth T^T. I do love spicy food, but the broth didn't have much flavor. It was just spice. Aside from that, the meat was the only thing that costed extra. It was alright for me. I do love their takoyaki appetizer though. Very good, I ordered like 6 balls. Veggie portions were just enough. Dim sum variety was mostly dumplings and steamed buns. I was hoping for chicken feet and rice rolls, but I hoped too much. Lychee mojito didn't even taste like a mojito. Tasted like straight up vodka with lychee syrup. No mint, no lime juice, no bubbly soda. It was $12 so I was disappointed. Overall, I wouldn't eat here again. read more

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Definitely wanted to try this place out since it's a new all you can eat hotpot that opened in boston. It is similar to spring shabu where meat and seafood is a la carte, but this place offers A LOT more - including dim sum, appetizers, and hot side dishes. I tried to order a few of everything but I came late at 9:30 on Wednesday and last call is at 10. It's nice out the portions are smaller so you don't waste food, and you order everything via an iPad. I got the sukiyaki chicken broth, it was alright nothing too fancy. Everything was pretty standard and with a price of $25 before tip and tax, excluding a la carte, that price is hard to beat. They have a sauce bar as well as a soda fountain that is included. The place isn't too big but it isn't small, so I can definitely see this place getting packed on a weekend. It's very clean and very modern. What is also amazing is the SERVICE! Even though they knew last call was at 10, they made sure my food came out quickly and let me know when the kitchen is closing multiple times. I believe my server was Mikael (it was the only name on the receipt) but he was super accommodating and even recommended that the mango bun pairs well with ice cream which he was not wrong. All the other servers were also great as well, especially for being so late at night with a few customers left. I definitely would come back! read more

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Saw that this new hotpot spot in Boston opened up and included AYCE dim sum, what? Did I hear this right? We made our way there this weekend, it was move in weekend for the college kids - that was fun.....once we got past that, we scored a spot a block down and made our way in! The place is AYCE except for meat and seafood options, those are a la carte. We ordered chicken and fish and the rest was off the AYCE menu which included some appetizer and dim sum options. Now before you come thinking it's going to offer all the lovelies from your dim sum restaurant, be forewarned - there are only some selections, my guess is the offerings are the items that are quick to pump out so you're not gonna be getting ribs and chicken feet here but more so dumplings and buns. Our faves from the dim sum menu were the soup dumplings, both the regular and the sweet potato one along with your appetizer staples such as seaweed salad and takoyaki. Broths were decent and I always appreciate individual pots. Service was quick, efficient and friendly, ordering is off a tablet and soda and water are completely self serve AND included with the price! Win in my book. The place isn't super huge but big enough to hold a decent amount of ppl with 2 tops and 8 tops that they use a divider to become 4 tops. A few things that were off putting - we got there at 1230 and the menu stated Tonkotsu was sold out, I found that strange since that's a pretty standard broth to offer and also we didn't do our homework ahead of time - the restaurant closes from 2-5pm so at 130, we were told that the kitchen would be closing soon, anything else we wanted to please put in soon. I am not sure if this will be the norm going forward or it's due to a short staff status. I know better for next time. Overall, we really liked this place. Never seen an AYCE hotpot place with dim sum offerings before! We will be back! read more

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The experience is so good!!!!! Thank you blue Sakura for the good food and the dim sum is amazing

Please double check their menu before dining. Half of the stuff they advertise on their wall are no longer on the menu. No snow crab legs, no beef or lamb tongue, no Kobe beef etc. Really expected more since they're new but the quality is not worth the price unfortunately. read more

Decent quality for AYCE with a good list of selection s. Love that the fountain drinks are included in the price. There is a time limit to adhere to which is plenty to get full. The serving sizes are perfect. Can try various plates without the burden of having too much of one selection. They are efficient in firing tickets and bringing the selections to the table. I would come back when I have craving for AYCE hotpot. read more

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Food is not bad. You can tell the meat isnt the best quality but it gets the job done. What do you expect when it's ayce hotpot? This is another local spot to allston that I think is a great addition simply because it's ayce at an affordable price. Service is mainly you selecting items on the ipad and they just serve you the items, pretty standard and nothing out of the ordinary. Ambiance and decor is fine; you can tell that it's new and theyve got a nice modern pop/kpop playlist going in the background. I will say the area for utensils, sauce cups, and cups for drinks could be a bit more organized. Overall, it's an interesting concept having dim sum items for ayce hotpot but a lot of the items arent available for lunch so youll need to come for dinner to try all the items. Id give it a solid 3.5. read more

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Blue Sakura is a relatively new hotpot restaurant in Allston. I have tried (I think) every single hotpot in the Boston area and when it first opened I wasn't very interested in trying it due to it not being fully all you can eat. They did recently add all you can eat with meat pricing and I decided to try it for lunch since it is $24 including meat. I went into it knowing that the reviews weren't great so I think that helped to lower my expectations. I chose the lunch price including meat with 2 broths which is $2 more and got spicy miso and sukiyaki. I saw reviews saying that the food takes a while to come out so I quickly ordered my broth first. One thing they didn't tell me was that you have to wait 5 minutes between orders so it wouldn't let me order my food. I told the server and she said oh sorry I forgot to tell you, you will have to wait until this time to order. Definitely a weird rule and I've never seen this at any all you can eat restaurant. The only thing you order through the server is which type of all you can eat you want and you get everything else yourself including water. The sauce bar was decent and had all of the basics but the garlic didn't look fresh. I ordered 3 beef, sweet potato noodles, konjac noodles, napa cabbage, fried tofu and bean curd. I like how they give you small amounts of each and everything was fresh. The first 3 beefs I had were okay quality; a little tough but when I ordered more later the quality was much better. The spicy miso broth had decent flavor and kind of tasted tomato -ey, and the sukiyaki was decent too (neither were exceptionally good). I ended up eating 6 beefs along with everything else so I feel like $27 ($24 plus $2 for the two broths) plus tip was a good price for what I got. For me, the highlights were being able to pick 2 broths in a mini pot and the $24 price for ayce meat for lunch. Otherwise, I wouldn't come here and pay the full price since I don't think it is worth it. I also find it frustrating tipping 18-20% when 95% of the service you do yourself. I personally prefer Spring Shabu for ayce without meat and something like Happy Lamb for ayce with meat. read more

Blue Sakura - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My favorite hotpot place in Boston! They have such a good variety of options that you can order from an iPad. They also offer dimsum and misc stuff like crab and frog legs! All you can eat and so worth it!! read more

Blue Sakura - Hotpot - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Delicious AYCE hotpot and dimsum! Personal hotpot with many soup base options and all you can eat veggies, fish balls, tofu and noodles. You pay a la cart for sliced meats and seafood. We only ordered from what was included in AYCE since there are so many options to order for hotpot and all ingredients came out fresh. There are also plenty of dimsum options but they don't have some of your traditional items like chicken feet and spare ribs. Basically anything that can be frozen and steamed they have. My friends and i tried many items from the dimsum menu and my favs were the phoenix and lava bun! The salted egg yolk was hot and runny inside. Delicious!! Didn't care much for the shrimp tempura, shumai and sesame balls. You order everything off a tablet so you can easily order too much so be careful of that. We finished the meal with green tea ice cream. Self serve soda drinks and sauce bar included as well! read more

I'll start with the good: decent prices for hotpot, including with meat especially during lunch hours. They have a decent selection of dim sum buns and some appetizers that go along with the actual hotpot stuff that you can order if you want some variety. Place is clean and they have a decent size sauce bar. What bugs me about this place is that, if they're even a little busy, half of what you order never comes out. Ordered 8 things and 3 came out. 20 minutes later, still nothing. Asked the waitress twice (although she was very kind and apologetic!), and after 15 more minutes ONE plate of meat from our order came out. Extremely frustrating considering it was $36 per head at that time of day and you're on a time limit. Additionally, every item is frozen except the veggies and some noodles, so you're not really paying extra for high quality. In all fairness, we came again at an un-crowded lunch hour and everything came out on time. So my advice is go during an uncrowded lunch hour instead of a dinner hour- not only is it a better price but you actually get the food that you pay for. TLDR: it's way too pricey to go during dinner hours and get 1/3 of the meat you ordered. Go during lunch, you'll get mostly frozen stuff but for the price and variety, it's not bad! read more

First time ever doing hot pot. Found the meat too fatty (I ordered prime beef and New Zealand lamb), the noodles and veggies too hard to cook, and the meal too hard to eat. The appetizers were ok, standard frozen spring rolls, dumplings, gyoza, scallion pancakes. The broth was really good. I had spicy miso pork. I think that I just don't like hot pot, this restaurant might be great if you do like hot pot,and the servers were very good. Tablet ordering system. read more

I had never experienced an AYCE hot pot until I came to Blue Sakura. The ambience here is noting special, but the service is top tier. I visited this establishment on a Tuesday evening and the restaurant was 60% capacity. The server explained how everything works and then handed over the iPad and we went to town. Each person is seated in front of their own warming pad which is where you place your soup. After choosing your base flavor, you then have the opportunity to choose all the entrees, veggies, noodles, and the extra goodies! Next, you'll choose your meats which all were about 4oz portions- perfect for sharing . The sauce bar was cool which has an assortment of sauces and garnishes that were self serve. The free self-service sodas were a nice touch too! Highly recommend Blue Sakura for the good tasting food, friendly service, and an all around cool experience. read more

Blue Sakura - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food was absolutely delicious! The service was good and the restaurant was clean. The food was fresh. Worth every penny. I recommend! read more

Blue Sakura - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Family of 7 with a kid. No booster or high chair unfortunately. However food was good and service was great.

Beware, they charge $18 for 2 year olds. My husband and I went for lunch on Saturday and got the meat/seafood option ($36pp) and they charged the full 'half price' for my 2 year old. I was surprised and even spoke to the hostess in charge to ask if she could remove the charge and she refused. She explained that they only exempt lap infants! Like, I absolutely understand charging for elementary kids but when they're 2? Spring Shabu Shabu doesn't charge as long as kids are below 3 ft. And even below 4 ft, it's like $6. It just doesn't make it worth it to go with pricing like that if you have very young children. read more

I came here expecting a classic all-you-can-eat hotpot experience, but instead, I got... a salad bar? This place only serves vegetables no meat, no seafood, nothing unless you pay MORE. I mean, how do you run an all-you-can-eat hotpot without offering any meat or seafood options as part of the buffet?? The broth was bland, and the entire experience felt incomplete. Go to happy lamb instead. read more

Blue Sakura - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great food at great price! So many options, unlimited beverage, dim sum, appetizers and hot pot! I go there almost every week. read more

Blue Sakura - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Blue Sakura is a hotpot place where all the noodles, fish balls and veggies are AYCE but you pay by meat. They have a variety of AYCE dim sum. My friends and I went for lunch in between work. There were a few other tables taken and we were seated quickly and the waiter walked us through the ordering and sauce station. The inside of the restaurant is very nice but the sauce bar can get crowded easily. The sauce bar had some of the sauces switched (vinegar was where the soy sauce was) and some of the spoons were dirty. The unlimited drink machine was broken when we were there. First off, it took about 35 minutes for our RAW FOOD and soup broths to come out. Which is unreal during a non-busy lunch. The dim sum would take equally as long and somehow come out cold. There was also paper on our ha gao. When we put in our round two, it took equally as long and eventually we had to leave soon because our lunch break was almost over so we cancelled our round 2 but then it came out 2 minutes later. The waiters were extremely nice and apologetic but the food was just not good. Overall, I'd rather pay a few more dollars and eat at an AYCE place that includes the meat or faster service. The food itself was not good. Also, just a personal preference, the soup bases my friends and I got were mediocre. I would not come back to Blue Sakura. read more

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I came here with a party of four and it took about 30min to be seated on a Saturday night, which wasn't too bad! They have individual pots for each guest which is great, and iPads for ordering which also makes things a little easier. Because of the all-you-can-eat, we ordered a LOT. Since it was super busy, service seemed slower as the servers were trying to get to everyone's requests. Besides this, I liked that the food comes in smaller portions so you don't over order easily, and the food came relatively quickly for how busy it was. Later on in our dinner, it did end up taking up to 20min to get some items, which wasn't too bothersome. Their food items in general were delicious, but nothing special. I would definitely come here for an easy hotpot craving however. They also had a variety of non-hotpot items included in the AYCE, which was perfect for balancing out all the soup foods. It was quite rowdy but this didn't really bother us, we were satisfied after dinner! read more

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I came with my family for AYCE dinner. They explained to us how to order through the iPad, and the service was quick and easy. The prices were good - AYCE for ~$30. read more