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    Sakura

    3.4 (91 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    SAKURA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Dynamite roll (and Alaska roll)

    This was my dynamite roll? Everywhere else I've ordered this roll it was toasted, but this is just a bit lukewarm with two random cream cheese sticks on top :/ It said baked on the menu, so not quite what I was expecting. Fried rice and hibachi were delicious though. Hibachi came with white sauce as well

    a plate of rice, meat, and vegetables
    Shontina K.

    Great Service, vibes and food. Social distancing and mask are required. I loved all the food. The steak was tough I couldn't chew it ie reason for 4 stars in-lieu of 5. Shrimp was DELICIOUS!!! Very friendly atmosphere and very clean. Will return when I'm in town again and try the lobster.

    There sushi here is sooo good I strongly recommend coming here the customer service excellent

    Menu 11/25/21
    Eva Maria T.

    One of the few restaurants, in Charlottesville, open Christmas Day. Service was fast and friendly quality of the food not so much. We did teppanyaki and the show is a big part of the experience...Audience/guest participation makes a difference. We happened to be seated next to family who weren't really into the show, which in turn made our chef not have the energy to go all out. He performed the bare minimum. I ordered scallops and lobster. Scallops We're perfectly cooked, the lobster was tough as shoe leather. Margarine was the overwhelming flavor in the fried rice. Husband had steak and shrimp. Shrimp were overdone and rubbery. Ultimately this place is about the show and not the food. Go with a large group and the more energy you project the more it spurs the chef to perform. If you're a party of two seated with a group of quiet folk the energy isn't there.

    a plate of food with shrimp and rice
    Nova H.

    My family, friends and I used to visit Sakura quite often. Back when you could get the vegetarian dinner for like $15-$16 and be completely satisfied. As of lately that is no longer the feeling we leave with. My party of 5 decided to give Sakura another try while a family member was visiting and not only have the prices been touched once again but the portions seem to be smaller. There is no option cheaper than $18 any longer unless it's a kids meal and they won't let adults order that. The service was decent, had to wave our waitress down most of the time. With the amount they are charging you'd think they'd upgrade the scenery by now but it's still the same from when we'd dine there back when they first opened.

    Filet with fried rice and zucchini and carrots only. Veggies adjusted by request.

    First off: we have some severe food allergies and a couple of picky eaters at that. The staff here are amazingly accommodating. I was able to eat my meal without others comprising their experiences. Food tastes great!

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    AMAZING! Can we just talk about the yummy sauce? It heavenly! The salad was great too, If you like ginger. Wonderful experience altoughter.

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    (225 reviews)
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    Sometime service can take a solid 4-star experience to a full five stars. Janet greeted us and…read morereserved a table while we strolled the outdoor mall. She was also our server and provided honest feedback regarding the dinner menu, even telling me when she thought we may want to split a salad since we already had appetizers and two entrees. And she was right! The dining room was quiet tonight but I suspect gets busy with events in the various rooms. My only complaint would be the room-temperature red wine that was probably high 70's. Otherwise, we had a great experience.

    I've been to this restaurant several times. The low rating is regarding the karaoke night…read more --lunch: good spot, good food, employees are super friendly and fast! 5/5 --bar: employees provide quick, fast, friendly service! 5/5 The times I've been to their weekly karaoke night, however, we have consistently not had a pleasant experience. The host has made rude remarks and comments to us when signing up, as well as to other people. It didn't feel like a place that we could have fun at -- for example, I remember the last time we were there, the host was YELLING at everyone about how many times we could sign up to sing, and if your name wasn't PERFECT spelling then they would not allow you to do so. Not only did he yell, but he also humiliated these girls in front of everyone during his 5 minute rant. That made me and my friends realize we're not coming back, because it clearly made those girls uncomfortable + the audience in shock. Other than the karaoke experience, this place is very nice and I do recommend it. Sadly, I don't think I will be returning here at night / bar vibes (regardless of karaoke) for these reasons.

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    Eggs chesapeake with sautéed spinach
    Eggs chesapeake with sautéed spinach
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    Sakura - japanese - Updated August 2026

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