I was craving ramen, and I haven't yet found my personal ramen haven in Denver. I searched Yelp and found Sakura close by and decided to give them a shot. I got seafood miso ramen and my fiancé ordered chicken teriyaki. His food was fine, but a little bland. My ramen is kind of in the same satisfaction range. Good, but no shrimp in a seafood ramen was disappointing. Also, my ramen was served in a pot, I'm guessing the same pot it was cooked in. This made my ramen extremely hot, and my haste burned my tongue a little. It took a long time for it to cool enough to enjoy. My main complaint is that a Trojan condom ad played over the speakers because they use a free Spotify account for their ambient music. I'm no prude, but there were kids in the restaurant at the time. There are also business accounts for music streaming services, so if Sakura can charge $2 for bottles of soda, they can afford to stream music legally. read more

This is my favorite spot for ramen! The owner is the sweetest and they always go above and beyond! The food is delicious and the service is amazing especially during COVID! It's also great to go out to smaller family owned businesses at this time since COVID is affecting them a lot!! read more

Sakura - Spicy Nobe Ramen with beef and an egg and Gyoza!! - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

The person who helped me was such a sweetheart. He ran my to go order out to my car. And I mean he RAN! He placed it in my passenger seat and then strapped it in. "Now it is safe for the ride home!" he said. So cute! Eating it now at home, it is sooo good! I ordered mild Ramen with egg and kimchi. Its got a kick to it even though its mild so the spicy must be quite hot! I will absolutely return. read more

Sakura - Ramen to go - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

Holy cow- this place is famtastic! We tried the Gyoza, Ramen, and Spicy Pork bowl. All were great. The Ramen is great - served quite hot, and the meat was delicious. The Spicy Pork was nicely peppery- I tried the brown rice and it was delicious. The dining room is small- but not oppressive. The food choices are awesome- they offered Bento alongside of Bibimbap. If I was coming back, I'd have a hard time picking between the Hot Pot, or going after the Ramen again. read more

Sakura - Chicken Ramen - mild. - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

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i would say i'm a regular here and for good reason. the food is absolutely fantastic and always consistent too!! it is always super flavorful and you have tons of options as well!! not only that but the price is absolutely amazing for the amount you get as well. let me add on the fact that the owner is just the sweetest, he makes great personal connections and is always so kind and polite. he never fails to bring a smile to my face!! definitely check this place out if you haven't already!! read more

I love this place! Yummy katsu chicken curry, miso soup, pot stickers & kalbi beef ribs

We loved this family friendly spot for ramen. The menu is simple and still has many choices. The owner was so kind and accommodating, especially to our three year old daughter. The food was flavorful and authentic. read more

Sakura - Nabe Ramen with gyoza - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

The inside is small but cozy we got the unagi bowl and beef hotpot mild spicy. The unagi was perfect and hot pot was good. Just wish the beef pieces were bigger... but the workers were super welcoming and nice! read more

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Was looking for a good ramen place close to work and unfortunately will need to keep looking. Ordered a spicy ramen and added pork for 2 dollars (a very small portion - look closely in the picture and you'll see some hiding in there). Egg is another 75 cents (noticed it was available after I paid). The broth was thin and not very flavorful - just spicy. The noodles like top ramen from college but a tad bit thicker (seriously it tastes like top ramen). Thin bits of onion, cabbage and carrot throughout. Overall very basic. Will need to continue my search for good ramen close to work elsewhere. read more

Sakura - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

Anytime a restaurant has sushi and I get something else alarms should be going off. Trust me it's not that my sushi standards are too high, I'll eat the stuff off the ground. It's that their Bibimbap is so good. Did I spell that right? 50/50 chance I didn't because I had never had it before coming here but now I'm sold. The over easy egg mixed with the meat and that sauce ....I'm getting hungry all over again. This place is small and it's anything but fancy. You can grab your own can of ice tea from the fridge next to the counter....and yes you are ordering at a counter. Not to say you couldn't eat in here but why would you? Your couch is more comfortable and there is a new season of Portlandia on Netflix. The prices are pretty good especially for the huge pile of food you get and the place is pretty clean and friendly enough. And it's perfectly positioned on the way home from work....unless you aren't me...then it may not be quite as convenient. read more

Aaah! I love this place! My husband took me here last week and I'm literally craving everyday! They have the BEST RAMEN! I didn't take pictures because I just dive in. Lol The owner is such a sweetheart and truly cares about his guests. He is a hardworking person, making the best ramen! read more

This is my favorite meal. Small spicy super with brown rice. This is real home cooking from a real family run restaurant. The family is incredibly nice and hospitable; and I feel like this is my second home. I always feel welcome and cared for. Their generosity and quality of cuisine are unmatched in this town. Long live Sakura!! Respectfully, Scott read more

Just discovered this restaurant today, and it is already a new favorite! Ordered kimchi ramen, bulgogi, bibimbap, udon, salad, and gyoza. Everything was delicious, and the portions are well-packaged and large! The man who brought the food out to the car was extremely kind, conscientious, and made sure the food was secure for the drive. Definitely give this restaurant a try! read more

Cheap and reasonably tasty, though nothing mind blowing. The cashier wasn't particularly friendly, but the chef (?) who brought out our food was happy and enthusiastic. Venue is small, cozy, and reasonably clean. Would eat there if craving any of the menu items, but I wouldn't go out of my way again to stop by. Kalbi: Good cook on the meat, quality a decent balance of meaty and flavorful-fatty, marinade slightly too sweet Bulgogi bowl: Meat over peppered and a bit dry Gyoza: Great flavor, but soggy Bibambap, raw salad, sauteed veggies: Fresh, normal, good read more

So, so good! So incredibly friendly! The ramen is always hot and spicy, the super is sweet and spicy and so filling. Love this place!

They use instant ramen. Not dried ramen, which might be okay--I'm talking Top Ramen. Maruchan. 35-cent supermarket ramen with the default seasoning packet. I went here with my fiancée and ordered the spicy pork bento which was tasty and well made, and she ordered some ramen with egg and gyoza. It was IMMEDIATELY apparent they were using the cheapest stuff possible and upcharging a ton for it. Not only could I taste it, but she's a chef and was able to tell with absolute certainty. (I especially know because I had quite a bit of it growing up.) My bento was good. Four stars. But it is so, SO unacceptable to pass off ramen as being worth $8 when it probably costs a dollar to make and tastes even cheaper. I was tempted to give this one star for being so misleading, but my bento earned it one more. Sakura, this is such a scummy thing to do and I hope you recognize that. I'm definitely not coming back. read more

The selection is a little limited but the quality is great!!!! The service was fast and extremely kind. Almost felt like I was back in Korea again. Love this place and coming back soon. read more

Sakura - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

I was visiting from out of town and was in the mood for some AUTHENTIC ramen. I visited sakura because it was close to my hotel. I ordered pot stickers and spicy ramen. Both were delicious. On top of that, service was very quick. I received my meal within 15 minutes. read more

Sakura - Spicy ramen with shrimp - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

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A quaint little place nestled in a strip mall. Plenty of parking. The owners are very friendly. The place is kept clean. They make a great bowl of ramen!!! The kids loved their chicken, rice, potstickers and miso soup. Our family really enjoys coming here. It's a great place to come if you're craving a warm, satisfying bowl of soup. Highly recommend! read more

Sakura - Yummy bowl of ramen! - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

This place is a delicious little whole in the wall. Definitely coming back! I believe it is a mom and pop shop as well. When I walked in I was kindly greeted and taken care of. The ramen had great flavor and a substantial amount. Even when I was finished the owner came out asked about the food, shook my hand, and walked me out. Very respectable service and get very welcoming. read more

This is definitely gonna be one of our go-to stops for ramen. It's absolutely delicious!! read more

Sakura - Spicy pork nabe ramen - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

The ramen was one of the best i've had in a long time, nice quaint family owned restaurant. My boyfriend who "doesn't like" ramen finished mine and is ready to come back for more. read more

Pork & egg Ramen was really good. My friend ordered the pot stickers which I thought was delicious! She also ordered the bim bim bap, which I thought was pretty good! Good food for a really good price!!! The canned teas they had in the fridge were also great!!! read more

Sakura - Pork and egg Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

When it comes to hidden gems, Sakura sparkles. "Unassuming" seems to be their MO in terms of location and store front. A buddy recommended I drop by here ages ago when he heard I was having trouble getting my Asian comfort food fix. I initially didn't believe him when he described where it was. Just off Arapahoe? Between Quebec and Yosemite? No way, man, I've driven by that spot hundreds of times. I would've seen this place. I can list every other store in the area. ...it faces AWAY from the street? It's fairly simple to find if you know it's there, but they aren't doing themselves any favors as far as happenstance walk-ins go. Few forces on Earth would let you stumble upon the tasty goodness of Sakura by accident, so carry this review close to your chest. Once you get past the location and a lackluster exterior, Sakura is quaint and inviting. Recommended specials are described with colorful bursts of chalk next to a tv that cycles through their top selling items. If you didn't know what you wanted to eat, you'll know soon: EVERYTHING. I've only ever come for lunch, but this has always paid off with great bentos and rice dishes at a fair price. The bibimbap comes to mind, though you will miss the giant cast iron bowl if you're used to dolsot. Their ramen is pretty average by most reports, so stick to what they do well. Sakura is a family operation and that's reflected in their slowdown whenever they get busy. But it also shows in the consistent quality of food and their care for the customer. You'll be hard pressed to find better Japanese/Korean lunch dishes in a ten mile radius for these prices, so if you live in the area, definitely give it a try. read more

Tokyo Joe's wishes it was this cool. But Tokyo Joe's doesn't have a woman wearing a pink, plastic, anime apron running the cash register. In addition to awesome Japanese lady that always hands me back my credit card with both hands, they also have the best Miso I've ever had. I've never had a bad meal here. If I want authentic and tasty japanese rice or noodle bowls, this is my spot. As far as food quality goes, it's on par or better than Kokoro bowl, but without the surly service. read more

Yummy! Hole in the wall. Great spice/heat! Good deal. An old coworker brought me there the other day for a fabulous meal for little money! You walk in and order from the gal at the register. Pretty simple menu, but don't let that fool you. I went with the small, and it was huge. There is some cool coleslaw type stuff between your meat and your rice and dang if that isn't delicious! The heat on my meal - spicy chicken on brown rice - woah! It started slow. I started to feel a bit flushed, then a bit more, then i was sweating! Then the nose joined the party and it was off and running! I like that kind of heat! And the flavor - really yummy!! It was a great deal - $4, plus an extra dollar for brown rice, tea is included. Sweet! You order at the register, get your tea and sit down, and then your food arrives right quick. I was told that there was a recent management change, so if you didn't like it before, you might like it better now! I'll be back!! read more

Sakura is really good on a cold winter day. I had the slicy hot pot. I really like supporting family businesses. Sakura is run by a nice couple. They were attentive and friendly. The food was fresh and the restaurant is clean. When I'm in a time crunch, or just craving good healthy fresh asian food, Sakura hits the spot. I see lots of regular customers there. Its kibda cute when the owners nod or slightly bow thanking you when you leave. read more

Pretty decent food overall. Everything we ordered was well-prepared and prices were about what we expected them to be. The staff member was polite, albeit with a somewhat stern demeanor. All in all, it was tasty Japanese food. A-ok. read more

This place is great. It is a little hole in the wall place with only around 10 tables. I have had Korean at multiple locations around the US and this was the best. The spicy pork and bulgolgi were simply fantastic and super flavorful. With that being said about the food, the price of this place is great! Probably the lowest cost Korean food I have had. Delicious taste + low cost of food = everyone should come here. 5/5 stars read more

I ordered the bibimbap and walked away with a happy tummy. If your looking for cheap delicious Korean meal, you must try this place! .com read more

Sakura - Bibimbap! - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado

Delicious ramen! And the dumplings were so, so good. The owner was so helpful and brought out an extra radish treat for us to try. Will definitely go again. read more

I had the Nabe Ramen with beef for lunch - outstanding! Appreciate an authentic dish with amazing flavor. I'll be back!

This place offers a great selection of Asian comfort food. I went recently during the week and wound up back here a few days later. The lady at the counter is very friendly and makes you feel very welcomed. She even remembered that they owed my friend a complimentary side dish from a previous dining experience he had. The spicy level is really spicy. If you customarily order the HOT breakfast burrito or even the INSANE breakfast burrito at Santiagos you will appreciate the Spicy option at Sakura. If you are not a huge fan of burning spicy, you probably should not choose Spicy. The ramen, the bento boxes, and the udon dishes are each really good. The food has a great homemade comforting feel to it. There surprisingly quite a few good places to eat in this little strip mall, but; Sakura is truly one of the best. read more

Sometimes, you just have to rely on a co-worker to find a new place for lunch. That's exactly what I did this time, which was enthusiastically confirmed by my beloved Yelp. If you are just driving by, you'll never find this place. It is sandwiched between apartment hell, a Goodyear repair shop, and a parking lot. Rely on your sense of smell and drive around until you find Sakura. If you happen to get your car repaired along the way, that's probably OK too. Don't be deterred by the basic and unappealing atmosphere. That is not what Sakura is all about. Focus your energy on the menu filled with delicious items that will surely fulfill your Asian food needs. On this visit, I have the beef bulgogi with some gyoza. The large bowl and these little dumpling dream pillows were plenty for lunch, if not a little too much. All of that and a drink for $16, which is a little pricey. That is the only reason why Sakura did not earn a 5 star. It's time to enjoy some really good Korean food. Enough reading and just go! read more

i've been here a couple times and the food and service is always amazing and the vibes of the place are 10/10 !

Real nice Japanese. Great ramen. Good Beto bowl. Good prices. Excellent service. Nice people. Go. Enjoy. read more

My quick thoughts on Sakura: - Great value for your $$$$ - Simple, no nonsense atmosphere. Reminds me of simpler times - Their food is tasty. I especially like their seafood hotpot I'd rather come to Sakura for rice or noodle bowls than to go to a crappy place like Tokyo Joes. Just an old fashioned small, family owned, restaurant that keeps it simple. Only reason why I did not give 5 stars is that they can be shorthanded during lunch time. read more

Super friendly people that run this place. The place isn't exactly comfortable but more so like a Japanese cafe feel. The food is delicious and fresh. I have ordered the chicken teriyaki bento box twice and tuna rolls once. I would pass on the tuna rolls because they grind up the tuna into bits before rolling it up. Reminds me of already been chewed food. haha. This is a very relaxing atmosphere. I enjoy the calm demeanor of the staff and the inviting atmosphere. The restaurant does not face the street so when you pull into the parking lot, you will have to look for it. read more

What a great little place! I had a veggie hot pot which was nice and spicy. I got the side salad which was pretty big for a side salad. The dressing was delicious but nothing I had ever tasted in the past. Hubby ordered Udon soup (he really liked it) and gyoza. I'm coming back for bibimbap and the bulgogi bowl. It's your Korean fix without the high prices (and having to drive to Aurora). Also, very clean and nice decor. We went at 7 pm on a Wednesday night and it was empty (which was fine with us - quicker service) but it made me a little sad. It's a nice place but it's in the DTC and hidden away. I wish they had a bit more exposure. Also we thought the getting our own utensils and water deal was interesting but it's run by only two women so who has time for distributing non food items? ;) read more

great lunch spot in DTC. I had the veggie curry with white rice and it hit the spot. Can't beat the price! They offer hot tea and water with the meal. I'd like to try the Udon noodles next time. Many people were ordering the Bento boxes for lunch and it looked like a good amount and variety of food. read more

Sakura - Vegetable Curry - Japanese Near Me - Englewood, Colorado