This is the go-to place for a lot of birthday celebrations. Every 10 minutes was a different table singing happy birthday lol. Be sure to make a reservation beforehand as it tends to get crowded especially during dinner. Even if you make a reservation, many people still had to wait for a short period. The hibachi chefs are all skilled. Each of the chefs have a standard performance they follow but adds in their own unique spin to it or some comedic effect. That way your hibachi experience will be a little different each time you come. The food was both plentiful and flavorful. They give you a large portion of meats, veggies, noodles, and rice. Everyone at my table was stuffed in the end. I would come again to experience the hibachi show. They have a lovely atmosphere. read more

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We had the best hibachi chef which makes this review hard to write. Four out of five of us got food poisoning from this dinner and were severely sick for two days. We all have the same thing (ribeye/chicken) and fried rice. If we didn't get sick, I would've given this experience a three out of five. Disappointing for my first time at this location. read more

This is one of our favorite celebration spots to go to! This location always gets you seated quickly and has the best and most funny chefs. We both got the chicken teriyaki and it was full and packed with flavor. They are very accommodating of eating preferences and food allergies. Come for dinner and a show... leave happy! All food is seasoned perfectly and cooked so well. You get an appetizer (2 shrimp, chicken liver, etc.), fried rice, noodles, vegetables, and your main meat(s). All included with the dinner price. Great value and super fun atmosphere! It also has a nice parking lot. read more

Sakura - House Salad - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I was thoroughly surprised with this location! I enjoyed my combination of steak, shrimp, and chicken with the fried rice and mushrooms. The chef was funny and quick and efficient with our food! The portion for lunch I thought was really good for the price and even two of our colleagues order veggie and tofu and it was abundant! The place itself is huge and have a lot of hibachi tables and open seating. I will say the only thing I wish was that we got more refills on the drinks we ordered. But the food compared to other hibachi places I've been too was clean and not too oily! Loved the onion and tricks the chef did. read more

Sakura - Strip Steak, Shrimp & Chicken (lunch portion - $25) - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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The experience was fun and nice. But the shrimp was poor quality and also the lady took my order wrong so I was the only person without fried rice for my appetizer. That was disappointing. On top of that she was the one who made a mistake and probably realized it so she came back and asked me if I was the one who wanted steamed rice to make it seem like I ordered that which I didn't. Mind you we were already half way into our meal. Then I said no I wanted the fried rice which is what i initially ordered so she told me it will cost extra. Then I said whatever I am already halfway through my meal and my boyfriend shared with me his portion. Like Jesus lady you made a mistake and tried to put it on me that I want steamed rice. Also the chef totally forgot my boyfriend's families allergies and proceeded to cook everything together. But thankfully someone reminded him that they had a shrimp allergy. Jesus! Hopefully they get their orders right for someone else. read more

Sakura - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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I love the sushi. It's fresh. I usually get the omakase, but I'm not sure they serve that anymore. However, the service is always a 10 out of 10. :) read more

Was fun meal because the chef made it fun. My steak was overcooked, though supposed to be medium rare but was well. Very dry. Didn't eat it. The apps and sides were good, and I was full when I left. read more

Sakura - Warm sake - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Fun place to go for celebrations. Loved the way that the chef interacted with us, he was pretty fun. It definitely is a popular place since there are a lot of people there, but fortunately we got a seat together. The food is good, nice proportions for the pricing. I've came here before in december and it was nice to celebrate graduation here in may :) read more

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It's been years since I've gone to a hibachi restaurant and I don't know why it's been so long! I can't believe I'm writing this about a hibachi restaurant. We were hit with a dinner lull and wanted something a little exciting. Having a kid, we wanted something fun and entertaining, and wow, this place hit all the marks. Our kid especially enjoyed the experience and gobbled up the soup, fried rice and even some of the meat! Portions were huge, chicken was super tender, shrimp was cooked perfectly, and steak was surprising not bad. I loved the fried rice and veggies and I mean, who can go wrong with the yum yum sauce? I thought the price was a little overpriced but for dinner and a show, I can't wait for the next time to go back. Service was prompt, and very attentive. It was packed for a Wednesday night and will def make reservations next time. Don't know about the sushi bar, but can't wait to go back. read more

Sakura - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I've been to Sakura before, but sat on the sushi side of the restaurant. This time, I went with a group of friends for hibachi. The chef put on a good show with flames and throwing food to catch in your mouth. I ordered the mushrooms appetizer, and shrimp & filet minon combo. I loved the filet minon so much. It was tender and juicy! I highly recommend it. My husband's appetizer was chicken livers. I honestly wish I got that, but the mushrooms I got were good too. Aside from the chef we also had a server getting us our drinks and high chairs, as needed. All in all, it was really good time. I'll definitely be back. read more

Sakura - Delicious filet minon and shrimp - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

We went there for a family dinner and I wasn't terribly impressed. The chef was a nice guy, but not overly talented. You got a lot of vegetables, but not much meat. The food was pretty tasty though. The prices a bit too high for the location, $30 for teriyaki salmon, $35 for scallops, $26 for teriyaki chicken and $4 for a glass of ice tea. I wasn't impressed enough to want to go back there. read more

Best place for habachi. So far above every other habachi restaraunt ive been too. Fried rice is exquisite.

I went to Sakura Japanese and got the chicken teriyaki -- it was really good! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce had a nice balance of sweet and savory. Great portion size and friendly service too! read more

I stopped in to this location and had two rolls. I contracted food poisoning and am just coming out of it. Do not recommend.

I never thought I would frequent a hibachi place for their sushi but it's just such high tier sushi that I always make a left at the hostess stand to get to the sushi bar (instead of right towards hibachi). The cuts of fish are thick, the sauce on the spicy rolls have the best ratio of fish/Mayo/spicy, and the seared salmon melts in my mouth. When I come here, I don't crave the fancy rolls with a bunch of ingredients because I know their regular rolls already pack a bunch of flavor. The sushi price at Sakura being cheaper than the surrounding area helps me justify eating out here so often. A meal for me to be full costs ~$22 (for 2 rolls and 2 pieces of seared fish). read more

Sakura - Salmon lover - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Great experience here. We didn't have a reservation but we're still able to be seated promptly. The hibachi experience was standard but I appreciated that our chef added a little fun and flair when he found out it was my mother in law's first time at hibachi. The prices seemed consistent with other hibachi restaurants. I would recommend this location for groups of all sizes. read more

Celebrated our daughter's birthday here and it was so much fun. The food was delicious as always and our chef was wonderful. He was very interactive and kind. Salmon, Steak and shrimp all cooked perfectly. Portions are well worth the money. read more

Sakura - Hibachi - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Placed an order for pick up online and the order was marked completed and ready for pick up. The funds were withdrawn from our account. We get to the store at 6:30pm and it is CLOSED! Says open online. No option for customer service or a refund, so we will have to call tomorrow and hope they are actually open during their posted hours. read more

The bottom line is that Sakura has a show it puts on and the food is good. If you went three times per week then the show would get kinda old but the food remains good. We don't go that often - though we did when there was one in Olney, MD. The chef was entertaining and the food was cooked to everyone's liking. I wouldn't rate the filet mignon as excellent but it was fine. I still contend that my favorite fried rice at any restaurant comes from Sakura. It just blends well. Also, the servings are massive. I was impressed with their ability to handle a seafood allergy from our group. Some other reviews claim that this place is showing its age but I found it clean and bright so maybe I'm a pushover. We enjoyed our meal and would go back if we were in town again. read more

This was our first time visiting this location. We have been to many other Japanese steak houses. The chef tonight was more entertaining that ones we have encountered at other Japanese steak houses. To me, the food was good. My wife said she thought the food was bland. One person at our table did put additional salt on their food. There was just too much food. One couple at our table for ten was sharing an entree, which in hindsight, would have been a good idea. With soup, salad, rice, vegetables, noodles and the entree, it would have been plenty for two people. We brought the leftovers home. This location is clearly busy; especially on a Saturday night. Translation: Make a reservation! In addition to the usual grill, there is also a large area for sushi and there were three sushi chefs working. read more

This review is for the sushi side of the restaurant. The sushi has always been fresh and super flavorful, been here a couple times over the past couple years. My mom loves their lychee martini. The dragon roll is the best! Super quiet and quick for an early Wednesday dinner, everything was lovely. The server is very sweet and efficient. The birthday cupcake was a really sweet touch, thank you! read more

If I could give them less than one star I would. My college-aged daughter was here with a group and as soon as their chef, Tony, arrived at the table he immediately singled her out calling her "baby" and making lewd and overly flirtatious comments. She was very uncomfortable the entire time. I went to the restaurant the next day and explained to the manger what happened. He was not happy about it but did not seem overly concerned. I then asked to speak to Tony who ended up denying that he cooked for them even thought the entire group remembered his name and he's the only Tony that works there. I noticed several other 1 star reviews on another site that mention Tony by name for similar behavior. read more

Daniel P is by far the best cook I've gotten here. He's funny, his hibachi tricks are Really good.. and most importantly he cooked the food fantastic and in the correct order. A++ Ps: give this man a raise read more

Sakura - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Came here for a work holiday dinner right when they opened. It had been years since I had been to this location, but I already remember it being good and well prepared and very tasty. Friendly staff and great and personable chef. We ordered drinks and sushi and everything came prepared correctly. The Japanese crab cake sushi was amazing and so delicious. When I go, I always order my salad without dressing. It isn't that I don't like it, it is just that I don't like it swimming in dressing. They got it right and brought my salad to me plain. The soup was hot and delicious. The sake was good and hot, though it kept getting cool very quickly. Our meals were prepared with care and were filling and delicious. The only reason for one less star is that though I love the fried rice, my stomach doesn't handle the yum yum sauce very well and I tend to get sick after eating it (which is why I don't use it for anything else). I would love to be able to get fried rice prepared without the yum yum sauce, even if my fried rice can't be prepared on the grill with everything else. I will likely ask about that in the future when I visit Sakura again. Other than the fried rice issue, everything was good. My filet was prepared at the correct temperature of medium rare and my shrimp and lobster were also prepared deliciously. The vegetables were good, though I should have ordered double veggies as some of my co-workers did. Great restaurant, fun holiday meal with co-workers and delicious food. Highly recommend a visit here! read more

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Their sushi is really good, i go there just for the sushi! my friends love the hibachi as well

Make sure you make a reservation!! Otherwise you will wait for a much longer time than they tell you if you just walk in without one!

Fun solid place for sushi and hibachi! I always recommend making a reservation on weekends, and my only complaint is that they don't have an online reservation system. You have to call. Despite this inconvenience, the food is always fresh and delicious. The hibachi chefs put on a great show and the sushi rolls are beautifully presented. The atmosphere is lively and the staff is friendly. Overall, a great spot for a fun night out with friends or family. read more

We used to go to Sakura in Vienna when we lived in that area. But, now our in Chantilly it had been years since we are here. And it was a pleasure. The hibachi was delicious with all the right spices and meats cooked to order. The chef was entertaining for our kids. The sushi was surprisingly good, better than anything else we have tried in the area. The yellow tail in particular was tasty and the wasabi was actually spicy. The place was clean and not too crowded, with a lovely couple (who as it turns out was a neighbor) nicely distanced from us. I can't wait to go back! read more

I haven't been to Sakura in decades but the quality has definitely declined in terms of the decor (shows wear) and the quality and freshness of the ingredients. The "performance" is still pretty good but I can't bring myself to return for the current level of flavor and quality. read more

We were a little late for our reservation but we were worked in within a few mins. The food was good. I didn't care for the pool of water in the bottom of the salad. The chef was fast...but dry. He wasn't very entertaining. I had the Love Potion, I loved it. The shrimp tempura was good. The only problem is that I was the fact half of the shrimp were not deveined. For the price, the meal was very fairly priced. read more

Sakura - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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This was my first time visiting this location, and I have to say the portions are the smallest here for what you are paying. I usually go to the Sakura in the Maryland locations, and I have to say the portions here at the Fairfax location is the smallest for what you are paying. I will not be returning here. read more

This was my first time here in well over a decade. My friends and I decided to come here for a get together and had a great time. I arrived here a little early and had a cocktail while I was waiting for my friends to arrive. I ordered the Fujiyama cocktail, which is a concoction of vodka and a banana cream mixture. It had the right amount of alcohol and the flavor mixed well with the vodka. When my friends arrived we had a meal by the hibachi grill. The cook was very friendly and engaging with us and the other customers at our table. I ordered steak and shrimp. The price was very good for what we had. I was expecting it to be more expensive. I would come again for a special occasion. read more

Oh wow, just realizing I never left a review for Sakura! I visited this location about a month ago and had an overall pleasant experience. Although a little on the pricey side (like most hibachi spots), the portions definitely make up for it!! I had my entree for dinner and then lunch AND dinner the next night! Currently Sakura is only allowing one family per table, which I think is great but also they're not allowing the chefs to cook directly in front of you. But don't worry, you still get a little show!! Our chef was great and still engaged with the customers :) read more

Sakura - Chicken, Steak, & Shrimp - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Felt very safe inside with the proper COVID-19 protocols in place. They require masks and take your temperature at the front. But at the same time, we weren't able to get the full hibachi experience. They have a chef at another table nearby (no diners at the table) cooking all of the food on the cook top. Then, he transfers the cooked food onto plates, which the waitresses deliver to the customer. It would have been fun if the table was turned around so that we could have watched him cook the food. Regardless, we still ordered tons of drinks (no souvenir cups, though!) and had a great time. The hibachi chef cooking our food interacted with us, made a few jokes, and even joined us at our table towards the end to throw some chicken in our mouth. When he found out that it was one of our friends birthday celebration, he brought a bag of leftover Halloween candy and gave some to each of us. I wish I knew his name - but he definitely elevated our experience! read more

Sakura - apple saketini + teppanyaki filet mignon - Japanese Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Love this place for sushi. The hibachi side is a little run down, but still a great meal and experience. Prepare to be stuffed! We go here often just for sushi and it's always crowded. read more

Great place. Food and service is always great. They give plenty of food for you to eat, and we usually and up taking some home. We have been going for years and always try to get the same chef. His name is Tony. He is the best. Great chef and his interaction with the customers is incredible. Highly recommend him. read more

If you are seated at a table with a child that orders no meal whether it be kids meal or adult meal, you will receive half the portion size as the chef will give the child with no order full size portion meals. So your meal value will be non existent. Instead of full spatula portions, you will get half a spatula. Basically, you are paying for that specified child's meal with your own meal. A child with no order should not be given portions at all! read more

Pretty decent prices in terms of hibachi grills, but honestly I recommend Musashi in Gainesville over Sakura. The hibachi experience was good and the portions are generous, but everything was underseasoned for my liking. It's perfectly good if you're in the area, but not the most delicious hibachi style you can get. read more

Daniel was great! We joked around, the food was good, and the vibes were emasculate. There's enough food to take home for lunch, and the drinks were good too. Definitely recommend. read more

The host with the red hair is phenomenal! He is a very respectful young man, and made sure to accommodate to me and my paraplegic granddaughter. On top of the great service, the food was amazing. If you're in the Potomac mills area, I highly recommend Sakura. read more