This is my favorite food place that I've visited since moving here to Denver... by far. The ladies working here are very polite and helpful. The food tastes extremely delicious. I absolutely loved my chicken katsu bento as well as my miso soup and salad. Everything is flavorful, the food was prepared quickly to order, and at a very reasonable price. The atmosphere is extremely cozy, quaint and relaxing. Very quiet, calming place to enjoy a meal with a loved one. I highly recommend this establishment. read more

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A pretty descent rice bowl that will fill you up. I had the unagi bowl and the unagi was fine but the bowl lacked enough sauce. Most of the bowl was just rice and cabbage and without enough sauce those parts were a bit bland. read more

Sakura - Unagi Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

Three words: tofu hot pot. Oh this soup is divine! Flavorful and like a warm hug! The other items on the menu looked intriguing. Will be back to try more! read more

The food was super tasty and came out hot and fresh! My partner and I came for lunch and it was affordable and a good portion size. The restaurant was clean and nice. The staff were great. The gentleman at the counter greeted us when we came in, brought our food, and anything else we needed. Would definitely recommend. We will be back! read more

Sakura - Chicken Teriyaki Bento - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

Beyond expectation on great services, freshness & decent amount of foods. Cute decor with Sakura & Japanese style decor. Will definitely came back for more. It is not only a sushi in the residential area, but an affordable options sushi with delicious sushi & friendly staffs. read more

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The nigiri is mostly good. The snapper and black pepper maguro were my favorite while the abalone was slimy and the scallops were bland. The one roll we got was tempura shrimp with cream cheese and avocado was very good. The bill was much more than I anticipated. It was ~$76 and with ~$14 it was ~ $90 . So for 2 people enjoying a late lunch it was ~ $45 each. The restaurant itself was filled with Japanese dolls, and Japanese paintings. The seating is across from the sushi chef. Tried watching the Masters Golf tournament but the channel wasn't broadcasting as intended. Overall it was a fairly decent experience. I don't, however, plan on returning. read more

If you're looking for authentic Korean/Japanese food, especially Korean-style ramen look no further! This spot is perfect for anything from a casual lunch with coworkers or clients to dinner with family, friends, or even a date night. It's a clean, cozy hole-in-the-wall that consistently delivers a great meal. I've tried several items on the menu, and my favorites are the gyoza (potstickers), pork egg rolls, beef ramen, and the Super Bowl (beef & chicken with veggies over rice). Everything is flavorful, fresh, and hits the spot every time. One thing to know: you order before you sit down. There's a TV menu on the right when you walk in, along with daily specials on a chalkboard. Just order, pay, grab a seat, and enjoy. With the unpredictable April weather, this is the perfect place to warm up with a bowl of ramen whether you like it spicy or mild. The family that runs this place is incredibly friendly, patient, and always willing to help if it's your first time. Their customer service is top-tier. Definitely a go-to spot for ramen and Asian cuisine cravings! read more

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Super delicious food. Some of the best food I've ever had, plus the owners are super nice and kind. Atmosphere is peaceful. I think about this food a lot when I'm away from college, and the memories of eating with my dad here. Eat here if you can!!! read more

The food was gorgeous, perfectly seasoned, and healing. This being my first time coming to Sakura Bowl I was very surprised at how kind the old man working the front desk and busing the tables was, he gave us complimentary gyoza, pickled radishes, a hug, and directions on how to take care of our take away food on the drive back home. I have never left a restaurant with such a big smile on my face before. I 100% recommend coming here, and I will be coming back as soon as possible. P.S. The menu is very vegetarian friendly. read more

Such a sweet little place. We got the Beef Ramen, Miso Udon, and Salmon Bento. All were great, simple meals but very tasty and filling. read more

Sakura - 9. Salmon Teriyaki - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

We came in at 3:30pm on a Saturday not knowing they closed at 4pm. I admire this restaurant for serving us so close to closing & the best part is that the food was a 10/10. Fresh and delicious. The ambiance was clean and the smelled like fresh food. The service was a 10/10 with the sweetest folks serving us. We loved this place, will 1000% be back! read more

Based on the strong ratings, my party of three chose Sakura Sushi for lunch. We left profoundly disappointed, still hungry, and questioning the validity of those reviews. We ordered a spread to sample the menu: seafood, ramen, a bento box, and a variety of sushi. The problems began immediately when we were told the bento wasn't available on weekends--a direct contradiction to the menu which stated it was served on Saturdays. Once we received it, the bento was a letdown. Unlike most restaurants that include both, you must choose between soup or salad. The box itself was sparse: two shrimp and a few vegetable tempura pieces, three potstickers, a scoop of rice, and a small salad. The variety was absolutely minimal. The seafood ramen was inedible. The broth tasted like plain soy sauce diluted with water, completely lacking any depth of flavor. We left over half of it in the bowl. The sushi was the greatest offense. The avocado salmon and unagi rolls were embarrassingly small, no thicker than my thumb. The salmon skin roll was burnt to a crisp, giving it a brittle, pebble-like texture that was impossible to enjoy. The seaweed wraps were tough and chewy. Furthermore, and most egregiously, the sushi was made with long-grain rice--the completely wrong type of rice for Japanese cuisine. This was a first for me and an absolute deal-breaker. In short, the meal was a cascade of errors: misinformation, meager portions, poor execution, and fundamental technical mistakes. I was still hungry after spending a significant amount of money and had to eat again when I got home. I cannot recommend this restaurant....very disappointing. Th waitress was nice, that is why I gave a 2 star. read more

A great place with great staff to come for some good fresh sushi. The Sakura Rolls were amazing. I also got the seafood fried rice (a nice side with the rolls). Highly recommend read more

By far the most authentic Ramen in the city! Owned and operated by the same family for decades. Clean environment, delicious food, free hot tea for digestion and always friendly! read more

We stopped for dinner on weekday night and were the only customers eating there. The shop is run by a super nice couple who was very attentive. I ended up trying their Beef Hot Pot tofu stew. I think I just had more expectations that it would be more like the other tofu stews I have tried. The tofu used was firm tofu instead of silken and the broth seemed more savory, almost like a ramen broth instead of being lighter. I would consider coming back again but maybe trying another dish. read more

Sakura - Beef Hot Pot - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

I've been coming to this place for 9 years. Always the same delicious flavors, food portions and affordable prices. The place is unassuming but always clean and you can get hot tea included with your food. No corporate processed food here! read more

The food is so wonderful. The atmosphere is nice and very clean. The prices are very reasonable. It is run by a nice couple. I highly recommend. This is what comfort food tastes like. read more

Oh wow, a small charming mom & pop shop that has really good comfort food. Really friendly service and hot piping fresh made dishes. A nice find! read more

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Food was amazing! We got the Nabe (hot pot) and we're very pleased! We will be back! Ambiance is amazing too. Nicely decorated and has a Japanese feel. read more

I have enjoyed eating at Sakura for many years. First, the owners are wonderful. I love seeing a couple run a restaurant all by themselves. Then, the food has been great! My favorite is the katsu chicken bento box or the bibimbap. You can't go wrong with those. I had the ramen tonight for the first time and thought it was very good. Try this out!! read more

Sakura - Ramen spicy - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

Family owned, very warm and inviting. Bento and ramen is packed with flavor and the broth is among the best around. They are understaffed, so please be kind and patient but like others, we were willing to wait. read more

Sakura - Seafood Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

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We came here for Valentine's dinner and it's really good food for a cheap prices however theres no table service, you order at the counter and then they'll bring it out later. They also don't Serve alcohol. Anyway all food was good so no complaints. read more

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Miso soup is piping, full bodied without being heavy, zestful and delicious. Salad had light crispy dressing. Vegetables also lightly flavored as served under meat. Karl-bi beef was seared, tangy, a hint of sweet and delicious. Many more things to try on next visit! read more

Sakura - Sakura daily specials - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

This shop is a go-to for my friend group. The owner always provides excellent service and some of the best food you'll ever eat. I usually get their shrimp nabe ramen and let me tell you - it slaps every time. Plus, their spiciness is no joke if you order it. Couldn't recommend this place more. The ambiance inside is very quiet and peaceful, especially since it's pretty small in there. read more

I had high hopes, that were dashed with Sakura. Yet for Korean/Japan in Denver it isn't bad. So this neighbor told me "my wife lived in Korea so try this place" and I took their advice. Now i"ve never been to Korea but I've been to Korean restaurants and I don't normally get a bibimbap with a spring salad mix from a bag as the green. The bimbap I remember in a clay pot is crispy, with things like bean sprouts and other Korean awesomeness. Yet I've never been to Korea. Maybe spring salad mix in Bibimbap is normal and I have high American expectations? Until I visit Korea I may never know Regardless - the food is good. We ordered it on a busy friday and it was hot and ready quickly. Perhaps minus 1 star for not having krispy rice and some bean sprouts but otherwise, it was great! read more

My coworkers and I (from the tea shop next door) probably come here about 3 times a week, the food is always amazing and portions are generous. The owner (we call him papa Kim) and his wife do everything but the wait is pretty quick too. It's rarely busy though so consider tipping well! read more

out of all the mediocre Asian food that has saturated this area, I am so baffled by how quiet this place can be. this place should have a line that circles around the building! The food is so delicious, reasonably priced, and the owners are some of the kindest folks I have experienced at any business down south. my personal favorite is the pork katsu (and you'll want to order the extra veggies, and go far the large while you're at it since it is just as good the next day. I'm not a sushi person so I cannot comment on that but I have yet to be disappointed with any of their bento or bowls. These are the gems that a community needs to go out of their way to support. it would be devastating for it to go away. It took me almost 8 years to find a replacement for the Happy Teriyaki that mysteriously disappeared off Hampden and Iliff... I don't think there is another Sakura Bowl, so go treat you and your family to simple, delicious, made the right way, Japanese food. read more

Dined in once, did to-go once. ONLY because I recently found this place. The bento box set is delicious and filling! The service may be a bit slow but it's literally run by a husband and wife probably in their 50s! I applaud them for the home-cooked tasting meals. The restaurant interior itself is adorable and humble. It does feel like you're in Japan with it's small size and decor. Sometimes simple is best and they definitely cook from the heart. The miso soup is perfect ratio between broth and water. The veges are crispy and clean The meat (I had unagi) cooked to perfection (both times!) Rice is on point. Atmosphere: I'm sure there was more seating before covid. The decor is homey. Service: it's an old couple.. don't be an A******. Expect service to be a bit slow when it gets busy. They are sweet. Price: worth it. Food: nomnomnom read more

Sakura - Owner put the my Togo in the car because I was carrying my child (he insisted) and he put the seat belt on. - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

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It's places like these that will always be my favorite! A hole in the wall with a few tables that serves some of my favorite ramen in Colorado! It's a husband and wife duo who do it all and provide some of the warmest service I've ever received. Their spicy veggie ramen is my go to! read more

Sakura - Nabe veggie ramen special - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

Went here with my boyfriend, I got the miso udon regular.. and let me just put yall on. This place is amazing, the food was so good, I couldn't even finish because I was so full but I wanted to keep eating because it was so amazing. The service was really good, there was this nice man who took our order and kept cracking funny joking and checking on us. They were really fast, it was really clean, and cheap! We payed 33 bucks (tip included in that) for two big bowls! read more

Sakura - 2. Miso Udon Nabe 4. Ramen (Mild or Spicy) - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

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Sakura has the best ramen, dumplings and more. I would recommend Sakura to anyone and everyone. Affordable and authentic Korean and Chinese food. It's a hidden gem for sure. read more

Not sure how Sakura slipped through the cracks of my reviews but I am glad I realized and am giving this great local spot the stars they deserve!! I can never get enough Asian food and same goes for the SO so we have a habit of trying a lot of different places to find our favorites. We don't live super close but actually came here first when staying in a hotel nearby during our first trip to CO before we moved here. Since that first visit we were hooked and have made a point to order takeout/stop in when we can! Overall everything has been tasty, fresh, and the prices are just right. The bento boxes are a great deal and they come with a meat, rice, two gyoza, salad, and miso soup. I love the option for brown rice and also the many different meat/seafood options. We've had the beef, chicken teriyaki, pork, and bulgogi and we'll keep coming back for more.. Support this local spot next time you need a solid meal, they are open for takeout during Covid and you can order online! read more

Sakura - "Super" beef and chicken bento - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

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This place is a true hidden gem that I cannot say enough good things about. Imagine the best fast casual Japanese food you have eaten at, well this magical taste explosion of a restaurant is 1000% better than that. I haven't been able to find anything that comes close to the amazing quality of food. I have tried many dishes but the tonkatsu (pork or chicken) is my favorite. Don't forget to order extra veggies... they are nearly as good as the meat! EVERYONE- run, don't walk, to this place. The sweat husband and wife team that own it deserve to have an endless line of people supporting them. Seriously, they are that good! read more

This hole-in-a-wall will fill you up without breaking the bank. It's been around for a while but I feel like it gets forgotten because it isn't flashy and doesn't have all the bells and whistles people think about with the trendy ramen spots that have taken over in the last few years. But the staff is friendly and the place is very clean, and the food is on point! It's good, fast, and does what it does right. The main problem is that it's kind of hard to find if you don't already know where to look, but it's definitely worth circling around a few times for. Also, free tea for the customers is a very nice touch, especially when it's cold out and there are a lot of orders ahead of you. My go-to is the spicy ramen with the egg and dumpling add ons. (You're welcome) read more

Sakura - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

This is a small mom and pop owned restaurant. The wife takes the orders then goes to cook the food and the husband delivers the orders and cleans the tables. It is very authentic. The food was good but the only problem was they did not understand my order and thus gave me the wrong item. Communication and customer service was not the best. They did not want to correct my order, gave me my food and then just walked away. The salad dressing is like a Kupie Mayo which we did not care for but the food seemed authentic and was good overall. No one else in our party had any issues except for me. read more

I love real ramen. I eat it several times a week. This is not ramen. These are brick noodles in quick made broth and cheap, fatty meat. No egg, no veg, no mushrooms, no chashu, no flavor. The noodles were gummy and mushy. The meat is boiled, flavorless slices of cheap pork with a couple pieces of cabbage. It's as bad as anything you'll ever get. The pork katsu? Same. Flavorless, cheap cut, poorly made. Even the rice was dry and old and bad. I'd love to give more details but that's about all I've got. It's just really, really bad food. read more

Sakura - Pork katsu - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

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Tried a bento box and loved it. Next time I have to try the ramen; it was just a bit hot today for that. Seating is limited but there was no wait when I visited (about 1:30pm). I had the Kalbi bento box. Delicious! read more

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I have been searching for my go to Asian food in general since moving. I've been to places that are not bad but not memorable either. In short nobody impressed me at all. Until today. The first attempt to visit them at 8pm one night was met with a very nice older gentleman who kindly informed us that they're closed. Today we went in for lunch. They were out of Kalbi over rice and veggies. I ended up with their awesome Beef Bulgogi in a bowl with a choice of brown rice or white. I opted for brown rice. Large $8.45. The small would set you back $6.85. Oh yeah! Am I happy or what?! Delicious well marinated beef. Generous portion. Well distributed ratio of rice to beef to veggies. They have Bento Box , Hot Pot, Rolls, Appetizers, Noodles (miso, udon and yaki-udon). My guess is that this is a mom and pops business. The guy that helped us was very knowledgeable. When he informed me that they ran out of Kalbi he suggested another dish similar to it. I appreciate the help since my favorite Friday K friend is not around. Very simple decor inside. Even sparse. I Love it! Fast service with warmth. Free hot tea. Tip: Grab your utensils and water or tea while waiting for your order. I'm going back to try everything on their menu...one dish at a time. Duh! read more

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Sakura reminds me of the numerous little restaurants I visited when I was stationed in Japan. The interior decor brought back good memories of exploring the country and ducking into a little storefront space for a bowl of noodles. As another out-of-town Yelper asked, where's the dinner crowd? Sakura is a great place to get your Asian comfort food fix. The prices are very reasonable and the ambiance is authentic. The food is prepared with a lot of detail and care. When visiting Japanese places, my task is to see if it's better than my mom's cooking. So, I started off with the gyoza. It seems like every culture has it's own version of gyoza - a dough wrap filled with meat and/or vegetables and then steamed or pan fried. Sakura fries their gyoza. The wrapper was crispy with a nice crunch, while the filling was tender. I liked this better than my mom's (if anyone tells her, I'll deny it). Sakura - WIN! The next course was the Japanese-style chicken curry with white rice (you get an option of white or brown rice). This curry was more in the style of the Curry House restaurant chain. The gravy was thick and slightly sweet, with a kick of heat that sneaks up on you. Sakura places their curry on a bed of shredded lettuce and carrots, very different from the stew-like consistency that I make at home. Sakura - mom - TIE! For dessert, I ordered the California roll. They use the same rice as they use for the meals, which is what my mom does. They use a generous amount of avocado and shredded surimi (most sushi places just use insert a block of surimi, shredding it takes some time, and care). My only disappointment is that the roll isn't packed very tightly, so the roll comes apart very easily, and I don't believe they vinegar their rice. Flavor-wise, it's a tie. I would put Sakura up against my mom's cooking any day. If I lived anywhere near here, I would be a regular. It''s that good. read more

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Pretty good place for a quick meal! We went here for dinner a couple of weeks ago on a Friday night and this place wasn't what I thought it was going to be. From the reviews I got more of a restaurant with servers kind of vibe but you walk in, order, sit and they bring it out to you. We were the only table in there which made me a little sad because it seems like a solid place for Japanese and Korean food and the two ladies running the operation were nice but not overbearing whatsoever. I got the chicken katsu bento box which had a generous portion of food including soup, salad, sushi rolls, rice and chicken. The chicken was a little too dry and overcooked for my liking but everything else was fantastic. They have a vat of hot tea right near the utensils so if you're looking for something to drink and don't want to pay for a can or bottle of soda, get your antioxidants in and have some tea! Once we were done, my belly was happy and I was satisfied yet not disgusted with myself so that was a win. I will come back again but just hope they stick around for awhile, yes, they are off of Arapahoe but with the back of the restaurant facing the street so it's a hidden gem. read more

Sakura - Pork Katsu Bento-great value at $10! - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

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