The other evening, after seeing Dune (which you should absolutely do), we were STARVING (a three-hour flick will do that to you). We started driving around and landed at Sakura. They're only open for delivery or takeout right now (this is effective as of 10/22), so bear that in mind. BUT! We put in our order and we're driving away with it about 15 minutes later. Their menu is super extensive, with a huge array of Chinese, Japanese, and Thai selections (it took us forever to decide because everything sounded so good). We got (and, like I said, we were hungry): Wonton soup Egg rolls Miso soup Seaweed salad Shrimp tempura ALL of it was fantastic. Standouts were the egg rolls, which were fried to perfection, and not in the least bit greasy. Beautifully seasoned (we were sad we only got two). The seaweed salad, too, was wonderful with the addition of toasted panko (not complicated, but terrific). UPDATED to say that we enjoyed Sakura so much, we ordered delivery a few nights later. We shared summer rolls and a sushi sampler, both of which were absolutely delicious. If you're in (or around) Pottstown, definitely put this place on your "don't miss" list! read more

Today for lunch, we stopped & were promptly seated at Sakura Asian Cuisine in Pottstown. The dining area had 1 table of six & a table with a couple. Our drink order was promptly taken. However, within in 20 minutes 3 other tables had been seated but no one had come to take our lunch order. My companion & I realized that our table felt dirty, uncleaned, tho there were fresh napkins & utensils laid on the table. The waiter suggested switching table & we complied, but another 15 minutes passed before our lunch was delivered: a sushi & sashimi combo with miso soup & a 3 roll platter with a fresh salad to start the meal. The food was great! The service & cleanliness of the first table should have been much better. read more

Last 2 visits service & food quality declined. Waiter practically insulted us for being 2 people who ordered 3 dishes to share family style. It's Chinese food, doesn't exactly make us the Klumps! Grateful for extra dish as qty of everything seemed to be less. When asked if we wanted brown or white rice, we replied both (husband wanted white, me brown). I got pushback. If each dish comes w/ rice...3 dishes = 3 servings rice, why can't 1 bowl be white & the other brown ?? Served small bowl white & a barely filled small bowl of brown (like it was a favor). Okay. I'd chalk it up to language barrier ?? but food was warm not hot like past visits & whole vibe seemed to be, "we're more interested in our pickup business, u dining in is an inconvenience." read more

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HUGE fan of Sakura! One of my favorite things is that the shrimp tempura roll comes with avocado NOT cucumber! We usually get to go but have never been disappointed with the service inside the restaurant either. read more

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My son and I ate here yesterday for the first time. Food was really good and portions for lunch combos was great. The house made won tons in the soup were the best we've ever had! The service was ok young lady don't know her name didn't speak much English and when I paid never brought me my change. I didn't say anything because I was shocked someone would do that so for a $32 lunch I wound up leaving a $9 tip. Maybe eat here again but will only be takeout. Sadly won't ever dine in again read more

Sakura Asian Cuisine - Lunch combo sweet and sour chicken and lunch combo chicken and broccoli - Japanese Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

slow service, the food was mediocre at best. The ambiance was the only redeeming factor. There are better areas.

miserable experience, the dumplings were undeecooked, the rest of our food took ages to get here, and the staff seemed to always be on edge.

Unfortunately my GrubHub+ experience in conjunction with Sakura is causing this review. Ordered last night and received a voicemail to call back from Sakura. To be informed that they did not include all of my sushi (special roll and spicy tuna roll) with my order. So my whole dinner, not there. And.....the rolls were shown on the receipt on the bag. So then to get refunded my money, ONLY for the price of the rolls from the order. That's a poor mark for GrubHub+. With the service fee, nice tip for the driver and food that my fiancé ONLY got to eat: he ordered 2 egg rolls, wonton soup and the Thai Mango Chicken, my bill was $42. So quality he said tasted of a canned sweet sauce and the chicken was cooked ok. Rice was a bit spongy. Not worth this lack of order and total cost I spent. Thanks WaWa and not Sakura for bailing out my dinner last night. read more

Absolutely love this place for Sushi. Never had anything that I was disappointed with. Green River Roll is my personal favorite. Staff inside is always welcoming too! read more

Great deal on Sundays and Mondays! 3 Entrees for $8 a pop! Food quality was good and portion size was excellent. Great local Chinese joint that also specializes in Japanese cuisine. read more

Never disappointed with the sushi, it is fresh and the quality is good. The service is fast and friendly. We never do hibachi but it seems to be popular evident by the large crowds. read more

Basically I would say that this is a very typical spot but I've only had a few things on the menu so I can't him before review yet. That was really horrible in terms of the speech to text What I am trying to say is that I can't give a full review yet, but what I had was tasty and standard. read more

Sakura Asian Cuisine - Shrimp tempura hand roll - Japanese Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Been there a couple times and it was terrible, the last time, my food was totally burnt and my wife was ill afterwords.... This was on our 35th anniversary!!! (Of course we won't be back!!) read more

Sakura is what makes Pottstown worth a look. The service is good and the atmosphere is professional. read more

Everything was amazing!! They sat us right away, our server was on top of it and was helping every single table - very impressive! Food came out quick and hot, and was very tasty too! Very well kept and clean! read more

Excellent and very clean prices are great would never even know this little gem is there unless you lived near it

2 pieces or chicken in the cashew chicken should be re named cashew celery since that was what it was mostly filled with...

Get take out here every so often food is very good . I really just wanted to say i had ordered for on Christmas Day through grub hub when I got there the place was very busy with other people waiting as well. I waited about 20 minutes more into I got my food. No big deal it's Christmas Day and I work in culinary so I understand, but what I also saw was a guy ranting on and on about waiting for over an hour and saying how wasn't going to give them a tip. Really ? Some people just need to get their head out of their asses since covid it's been hard on restaurants keeping staff and the cost of items is unreal. Also they forgot my sushi but they called and gave me a free drink since I had to come back. read more

Decided to try this place the other night with my brother. I would have to say it was pretty decent. We ordered two sushi rolls the green and Philly. They were both pretty good. I ordered the salmon teriyaki and my brother ordered the sesame chicken. My food was good. Very flavorful. Wish it came with a little more broccoli but over all good. My brother said his food was good just too much sauce on the chicken. My dish came with miso soup and salad. The miso soup had an okay broth but I prefer miso with mushrooms not tofu. The salad was just lettuce and very wet. The dressing was ginger, and it was okay but with the lettuce being so wet it diluted it. I would go again. Try different items. The staff was attentive and answered questions. read more

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The Sushi and Crab Rangoons are amazing! The service however is just mediocre and a literal joke. The whole time we were eating, the workers behind the sushi bar would just stare at us from across the room. When it was time to leave, we had paid the bill and got up to leave, handed the check with cash to the waitress and waited for the receipt. After we had gotten up and went out to the car, the waitress had come outside yelling that she demanded a bigger tip and expected more money. Would recommend this place for takeout, but the service is mediocre. read more

My wife, son, and I stopped by Sakura on the off chance of finding a restaurant with an Asian flair that was different than the several buffets and take-out places we have in the area. Sakura is a breath of fresh air in this mix. With a definite modern Asian feel to the place we were treated to excellent sushi and main dishes. The sushi was presented with flair and style, well beyond the normal wooden tray approach. If you're looking for something better than the others, and even better than most of the restaurants in the area in general, it would be worth your time to stop by and enjoy some time and food in Sakura. read more

Sakura Asian Cuisine - Sushi special - Japanese Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Why did I move my rating from a 5 star to a 1 ? I have been to this restaurant 23 times, same seat same time of day and still no recognition. Today my server spent more time sitting than serving. I read some of the recent reviews and it does appear that other diners are experiencing similar issues. I was not pleased with today's service. read more

Tried to get take out this past Sunday evening & this place was completely out of control. The hostess was overwhelmed and our order took double the time they said to be ready. The food, once received, was substandard to the food that we have previously had from here. We always get the same thing, so it was easy to tell the difference. Although we were not pleased with the wait or the food, I'm going to chalk this experience up to the problem being Mother's Day craziness and give them a try again sometime. read more

Just ordered take out from Sakura for the first time in a while! Everything from our sushi, to boneless spare ribs and sesame chicken was AMAZING. Best I've had actually. A little more expensive than some other places but worth it for sure! Will definitely be back! read more

Service was good, food was tasty but the place could be a little brighter. Over-all dining experience was a 3.5. read more

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We are looking for some good Chinese food in the Pottstown area. Decided to try this place. We will come back here in the future. Environment is very nice. The day that we were here was not for in the restaurant but they're taken out was booming. read more

Sakura Asian Cuisine - Japanese Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Do not eat here if you have food sensitivities or allergies. I was quite clear about my sensitivities and they appeared to understand. Either knowingly or unknowingly I was exposed. And now I am in pain. Do not eat here. read more

I ordered from there tonight, and the food was good. The general tsao's chicken was great, not overly breaded and bland tasting. It was all great. I love the fact that they have young brothers and sisters in there. read more

I went to Sakura when it first opened and was impressed then but had not gone back in years! Having been disappointed with other recent sushi places, we tried Sakura again and loved it! Definitely returning!! read more

Desperately searching for sushi. This area just isn't notable for sushi. At Sakura, the soup was cold and the sushi was hot. We will not be back. We will continue our search. read more

How does a restaurant become a family favorite? Make great food eat in or take out. Fast friendly service. Great food value for the money. Lastly, it's where you take your friends and family in town for special occasions. Tonight it was my daughter's graduation dinner. The event ran long, getting out of parking lot and to the restaurant longer. Soo, we rolled in with a party of 12 @ 9:30pm. They close at ten. No other way to say it, we were an imposition. BUT, you would never know it. They we warm and kind, moved the furniture to accommodate all with a smile. Service was prompt, friendly and efficient. Apps on time and entrees to follow. The food? Excellent!!!!!! We left after 10:30, we tried to eat quickly, but we never felt pressured. When we left, the staff thanked us and wished us well! Now you know a place becomes a family favorite!! I love this place and the people who work there. We have been going since they opened. 5 Stars! read more

Always receive amazing food from Sakura! I order delivery often and they are always quick and friendly! The food is so delicious, i definitely recommend read more

I went here with a friend on 2/23/13 to try the sushi. The decor was very nice. We were the only ones in there so our service was very good. The food is another story. We ordered our sushi - three rolls for about $11. My friend noticed the color of the yellowtail stating that it just didn't look right. She smelled it and said it smelled racid. I picked up a piece of my spicy tuna and it smelled horrible to say the least! We called the waitress over and told her about the yellowtail and the smell of all the rolls. She said they just got it in yesterday and that it's good. Needless to say we did not eat the sushi and walked out. We will never be going there again. read more

So I've eaten here three times now. I really had higher expectations but Sakura is doomed to fail. I'm not suggesting they will close, just fail in the sense of dining standards. The decor is trying to be upscale modern Philly or New York style, but it falls short. But it is still nice compared to other restaurants in the area. The service was acceptable and the staff friendly. Where it falls short is the food. First, the menu is way too big. A classic mistake. No restaurant can produce excellence when there are 100 items on the menu. They should pair down and remove the Chinese items. Stick with Japanese and even try regional concoctions. I understand that this is Pottstown, so most folks are less cultured and expect the standard fare, but they should try and break free from that thinking. The locals would really embrace that. Our food was at best average. The sushi and various rolls were near flavorless. I think it points to a lot of frozen ingredients. Which makes sense when you see the size of the menu for such a small footprint of a restaurant. We will likely not return. Anyway, while we really welcomed another restaurant in Pottstown, Sakura has fallen into the local trap. And with restaurants like Funky Lil Kitchen potentially closing, Pottstown has solidified itself as a dead restaurant experience. Too bad. read more

Our go-to sushi place in the Pottstown area, and honestly, it's on par with some of the fancier sushi places we've eaten in big cities like Philadelphia. It's a little on the pricey side for the area, but WORTH IT (and they regularly offer coupons). The decor is on the dark side, creating a more intimate atmosphere with dim lighting, dark walls and dark tile floor. It's lovely. Not great for kids though (which I don't mind in a "date night" type place) - it's small and there's nothing to really absorb sound. We make sure we keep our 5 year old occupied when we go because we don't want him disturbing other patrons. Their sushi is phenomenal. Phenomenal. Very fresh, creative and delicious. We have ordered the Love Boat sushi (worth every penny) but generally order the Today's Special Sushi Bar where you get 2 rangoons, 2 gyoza, pineapple and 2 special rolls for $25. We order 2 of these specials and choose 4 different rolls, and it's a BEAUTIFUL presentation. The chefs clearly take pride in their work. Our hands down favorite is the Sakura roll, which we order every time: Spicy tuna crunch inside, outside with yellowtail jalapeno sauce with red tobiko. We've also ordered the Godzilla Roll, Volcano Roll, Black Jade Roll, Sunshine Roll, TNT Roll, and some other special rolls and have never been disappointed. We're also fans of the creative Monster roll, where the chefs uses pulled apart crab stick on top of the roll to give it a "monster" like appearance. Last time we went, we took our son with us and ordered Chinese for him - what every little kid eats - sweet and sour chicken. The waitress was VERY nice to him and even put together a pair of chopsticks with a rubber band and a piece of paper so he could eat his "chinese chicken nuggets" with them. He was thrilled and ate a good bit of the huge portion of them. He also thoroughly enjoyed the lo mein noodles and the hot tea. We always leave there feeling full and very satisfied. I'd highly recommend Sakura read more

The quality of Sakura's food is always very good, and nobody in my family has ever been disappointed. It is much better than an "average" Asian restaurant. They have a wide selection of Chinese, Japanese and Thai dishes, and every one we've ordered is very good. They also have good Covid-19 protocols - everyone wears a mask, and they have plastic dividers between the cashier and the customers. read more

I really want to like this place, as it's one of the few restaurants that don't sell pizza, wings or your typical American fare in Pottstown. Tonight I went in to order take out. I got the Dragon roll, 2 pieces of nigiri (mackerel and salmon) and the cold sesame noodles. The roll was great. Loved it. The nigiri was not fresh tasting and left a yuck flavor in my mouth. The cold sesame noodles..... disgusting. If I wanted a lump of noodles stuck together with a few slops of some gross peanut and sesame thick peanut buttery sauce, I would have made it at home. I was bummed. I will likely come back for their special rolls again but I'll limit my visits for that. Overpriced too... read more

Solid Sashimi, specialty rolls are nice and fresh with texture and clean flavors. Good service. The dining room is usually empty, but not sure why. BYOB http://www.pottstownprovisions.com/2014/08/sakura-asian-cuisine.html read more

I have ordered takeout a few times, some of my favorite pad thai that I have had in PA. Most places I go to there is no taste, but here there is some spice but not overpowering. My boyfriend and I stopped for lunch today, the first time actually eating at the restaurant. Everyone was very polite, and there is very nice decor. He ordered 3 different types of sushi rolls (he raved about them all) and I ordered sesame chicken. The chicken was probably some of the best tasting I have ever had. It wasn't over breaded or too fried like some places, and you could tell the chicken was fresh with just the right amount of sauce. We will definitely be coming back!!! read more

Sakura Asian Cuisine - Sesame chicken with brown rice, and 3 sushi rolls (the Pottstown roll, the green river roll, and I forget the last one) - Japanese Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

This was my third time trying this place and I will not return. There are few options in my area and when the sushi craving hit I decided to give it one more go. The rolls are very flavorless and do not stack up to places like Veekoo and Kumo. What really compelled me to do a review was the joke of a salad I got with my meal. It was literally a bunch of wilted iceberg lettuce and 3 spinach leafs. Nothing else, not even a lone tomato. I understand the lunch special is a discounted price, but still! read more

Sakura Asian Cuisine - This is the salad I received with my lunch special. A bunch of wilted iceberg lettuce and 3 spinach leafs. - Japanese Near Me - Pottstown, Pennsylvania