Working in Jackson for 3 weeks and was tired of hanging at the hotel. Been on a diet (sort of) so have been eating lots of sandwiches in my room. Was searching YELP for something good to eat. Found some positive reviews on this site and decided to give it a try. Also, wanted to avoid the usual chain restaurants. Found the place rather easily. A small, but busy place. Very nice interior. I was seated quickly. My waitress took my drink order and I set about the task of reading the menu for something tasty. I am used to sushi joints having written descriptions of the ingredients of their rolls, this place had none. Just names of rolls on the menu, no clue as to what was in them. I asked the waitress about menu descriptions, she offered some photos. Not helpful! I settled on a tuna sashimi appetizer. (Not as good as the one I order at Taste of Tokyo in Destrehan, La), but not bad. My "Rainbow Roll" arrived, stuffed full of cucumber. I HATE CUCUMBER! I had specifically asked the waitress if there were crunchy veggies in this roll, no mention of it. Not a fan of crunchy veggies. I told the waitress about this when she refilled my drink. Her response, "oh yeah, forgot about that one" and walked away. Not the reaction I hoped for. Instead of fighting with her, I picked at the dish and ate the tuna, salmon, and crab. Disappointing meal. Might give this place another chance. Jackson is severely lacking in quality restaurants. Guess I will be making sandwiches for several weeks. read more

Pretty good little sushi joint. Sat at the sushi bar. For appetizers we got the seaweed salad and the cucumber salad with crab. Didn't really like that they put soy sauce in my cucumber salad. I usually like it tangy with the Japanese vinegar instead. I won't be getting that again. But the four rolls I had were pretty good. The service was also pretty good for a busy Friday night. Seemed like they had a lot of regulars that sat at the bar. Total price for my dinner was about $55. Very affordable given the amount of food that I ordered. read more

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This sushi was absolute perfection! The taste, temperature, and attention to detail on each plate was fantastic! I had the Cherry Blossom and the Krispy Kreme Roll. Many celebrities have been there and when you taste the food at this nice little dive you'll see why! I will definitely make my way back here every time I'm in Jackson! The place was pretty packed but it was also Ash Wednesday. read more

Sakura Bana - The Cherry Blossom Roll - Japanese Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Absolutely fantastic. I have been coming here ever since I was a little girl with my mother, and they have never failed to disappoint. This place is defiantly one of Jackson's treasure spots read more

Sakura Bana - Japanese Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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I was taken here years ago. Always remembered how good the food was. I have recently gone twice and taken my husband for his first time here. This is the best place for sushi. Always the freshest fish available. You can not go wrong with anything you order here. We will be back now that we have moved back to Jackson. read more

Sakura Bana is hands-down the best sushi place in town. It is such a cute little place, the workers are super sweet & respectful of COVID cleanliness, and it has literally the best sushi I've ever had in the South. The menu is traditional Japanese & the sushi rolls are super unique and high-quality. I always love coming here! My only negative comment is that it's extremely hard to get into at dinner time, and the take-out orders as well as sit-down dinner orders generally take forever. But, it is worth the amazing food if you have time to spare. :) read more

I have not been in this restaurant fir years.. Recently, i have decided to visit it again. Sushi chef and staff still remembers me from way back. That is an awesome feeling i tell you. Staff is very friendly, and very knowledgeable about their menu. DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED THIS PLACE FOR LOCALS AND VISITORS ALIKE!!!!!8 read more

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I have eaten sushi in large cities across America and this is still, by far, my favorite sushi place. I will admit, the service is often a little slow, but with such great sushi, I don't care. Its a Jackson staple and I have been going here since before the name changed to Sakura Bana. I live in ATL and make sure to come whenever I come visit family and friends in JXN. read more

The service was pretty awful. It took so long for one girl in our party's food to come out that she got a to-go box and ended up just taking it all home. The food wasn't terrible but nothing to write home about. I ordered an appetizer and it came out after I had finished my sushi.. we stopped at McDonald's on the way home read more

I loved the eel box sushi!!! Eel had a lot of flavor and enough avocado to balance it out. Worth it for $8. We also tried the sims roll which had tempura, imitation crab, and cucumber for only $5. We went Sunday night during the dinner hour so it was busy but the waitress was attentive even though the food took a while. read more

Absolutely the best sushi in the greater metro area! The molly roll, sakura roll, cindy, fresh salmon...you just cant go wrong! Oh...and their egg rolls are a true guilty pleasure. Some of the best you'll ever taste. read more

Been coming here since I was little and have never been disappointed! The sushi is authentic and delicious so if you have any knowledge of how sushi is supposed to be prepared you will enjoy it here! You will also find many options for the picky eaters who say they hate sushi even though they have never tried it, and the old ladies who think eating raw fish is an abomination. The servers are excellent as well! read more

Extremely long wait but we figured with a line like that it was worth it. Extensive menu. Almost everything includes raw fish, as expected at a sushi place (just in case you're looking for more Americanized rolls). Service was painfully slow, and food took almost an hour. Guests at adjacent tables were walking to the service stand to fill their own water glasses in desperation. One of our rolls that included white tuna had a very displeasing tough texture that was hard to palate. Not our favorite sushi or experience. 3 stars because they were working hard and they have some creative rolls. read more

The food is outstanding but the service is very hit or miss. Be prepared for long waits, whether dine in or carry out. If they give you a wait time, automatically add at least 30 minutes. read more

I've tried calling in multiple times. They take their phone off the hook when they get lazy. Not only assuming this but have heard from others as well. Won't be a customer here. read more

Amazing food and great service!!! By far my favorite sushi place in Jackson.

Nice presentation, awesome customer service, very reasonably priced. Downfall is they don't give you complimentary soup or salad like other sushi places. Our server asked if we'd like soup and salad so we said yes, little did we know that we'd be charged for it. Overall still a good experience, we'll definitely be back. read more

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Experience was a 2. Food was about a 3 or 4. Waiter was very nice and attentive. We had to wait an hour when they couldn't give us even an estimated time as to how long the wait would be so we were starving by the time we sat down. Then after we waited so long, they let two tables sit for 10 minutes waiting to be cleaned that no one tended to. I liked the dynamite roll and the double crunchy roll! The edamame was our within minutes which was nice! read more

The best sushi in Jackson....hands down! Great service and a place you can take the whole family.

We heard it was the best sushi in Jackson. We waited a long time for a table, so the hype seemed to be accurate until we waited even longer and ate. It was a Sunday night and the restaurant seemed surprised to have customers at the dinner hour. We watched and heard four people who had placed to-go orders just at 5 pm just leave the restaurant and walk out at 6:15p without food. We were seated at 5:30 and didn't leave until 9p. There's no shot this is the best sushi in Jackson; Jackson is a community known for hospitality, and hospitable places don't mess up as bad as this place did early in August 2018. The guy working as the hostess certainly needs a lesson in apologizing or in how to fake a sense of urgency, when he's tending to guests. read more

This place has been around many years for good reason. Despite the unassuming exterior, the food and service are excellent. It is small and clean. I highly recommend the kids chicken teriyaki box (only $6!) and my family loves the chirashi. This will always and forever be my favorite sushi place! read more

There aren't a lot of choices for "exotic" foods in Jackson and Little Tokyo is pretty damn exotic by Jacksonian standards. It has the standard variety of sushi, sashimi and tempura dishes and also Sapporo and Kirin. This is a great starting point for those unfamiliar with Japanese food, and who are looking to broaden their palette beyond their usual selections. read more

Outside of Japan, and in Jackson, this is my favorite Japanese style restaurant. They're always busy at dinner so, go early or wait. The service is always on point. They have a great, fresh sushi menu. I was delighted the last time I went in to see a bottle of sweet potato shōchū on their bar shelf! read more

Very above average sushi and udon for the Jackson, MS area. Come for the food - not the decor - wouldn't make it a date spot - wouldn't propose to a GF here - great lunch place - great takeaway - loved the mango roll. read more

No question about it; this is the best sushi in the Jackson area. Sometimes the service is sketchy, but never the food. It is always first class. read more

The best sushi in Jackson, hands down. No other sushi restaurant in the area compares to Sakura. The freshest nigiri in town and some of the most unique rolls I've ever had. Try the volcano roll and the mississippi roll, they're my favorite. read more

Sakura Bana nee Little Tokyo 1, you will always be in our hearts for letting us bring 20+ people in for our Thanksgiving celebration. I think we've been doing it for about 10 years now! read more

well consider coming from California this asian restaurant is definitely one of best in Mississippi. I almost give up my hope of hunting good/delicious asian food in town, tried many and failed many times. Definitely coming back more in the future. read more

We have been Little Tokyo/Sakura Bana customers for years. They have some great sushi and dinners.Tonight we ordered take out and were told to come in 30 minutes. Got there in 30, waited another 30 even though the restaurant only had about 8 tables. The food is good, but we are not impressed with the take out service. It used to be pretty good but there were 5 of us waiting over an hour for our orders tonight. Just be aware. read more

It takes some time for food to be served but it is completely worth it! I always order Sashimi Dinner and it is amazing. When I order sushi, the rice is sometimes very chunky like the chef put a lot of pressure when they were shaping rice but other than that I loved it. read more

There is no place I'd rather eat. Get there early though if you can because lots of people feel the same way about it as I do!

This is the best place for sushi in Jackson. I use to bring my Mom (she was Japanese) here on Saturdays. The chef would ALWAYS come out to see her and bring her a special treat to try. He called her momma-san. I LOVE THIS PLACE. Could eat there everyday. read more

This is by far, the best Japanese food in Jackson. ALWAYS great! Very clean restaurant. Authentic food. Fabulous service. Never had a bad meal here. read more

On a not so busy Friday night, below average service with an incredibly long wait for food. We have been here many times and have never been this dissatisfied. No explanation as to why everything has taken so long. It is obvious that they are short staffed. Dirty tables sitting for 20+ minutes. Hopeful they pull it back together. read more

Amazing sushi! Also love the big semi circle booths so you can easily converse with your party!

My wife and I have been eating at Sakura Bana for many years. The owners, sushi chefs and wait staff are excellent with their friendly service. We try to find good sushi when traveling and have yet to find anything - even Nobu in Las Vegas - that is any better than Sakura Bana. read more

Awesome sushi. They have the sushi you would expect to find with a few unique rolls. I had the bagel roll and kodiak shrimp. Both were divine. Will go here again. read more

This is my favorite restaurant of all time! I've been to many, but this surpasses them all! Hint: order the crab isobe age, shrimp tempura roll, and tuna boat! This restaurant is delicious!! Trust me, it's unbeatable! read more

They have great service! They food was pretty delicious. I got chicken teriyaki. They serve it with sliced cabbage. It was great. I will be coming back. read more

EXCELLENT !! Best Sushi !! In Jackson !!! My family has enjoyed sushi for many years....this is their favorite place in the US ! If you are anything like me...a "Germ-a-Phob" patron of any restaurant...sigh...my fault... THIS Restaurant is CLEAN and has excellent staff ! Very knowledgeable and helpful. I am "new" to sushi, however, I LOVE this place. The fish is fresh !! Fresh !! Fresh !! My favorite Sushi is the Volcano Roll, the Crunchy Shrimp Roll.... BUT, I am always drawn to the Salmon Steak. I have eaten salmon for my entire life...and "Roger" the chef in the back of Sakura Bana ... is undoubtedly knows his stuff. The skin is crispy, like it was perfectly cooked "bacon"...it melts in your mouth ! the salmon is fresh and perfectly prepared. The owner makes all of his own condiments...and sauces... they are wonderful and fresh !! The ginger salad dressing is amazing, too ! THE MOST AMAZING appetizer they have...is the Chicken Neigma .... It is bite size chicken breast wrapped around mozzarella cheese and a tiny piece of asparagus ! Pan cooked, then topped with homemade Teriyaki Sauce !!! Our family cannot get enough of these ! So yummy ! They look like "sushi" rolls...but are amazing. You will enjoy the service, the food, the freshness of ingredients and the cleanliness ! Cannot wait to go back. [our family ALWAYS goes there for our family birthdays...] Worth the cost for FRESH ingredients and PRIME ingredients ! YUMMY ! read more