Sakura Grill

4.4 (156 reviews)

ModerateBarbeque, Japanese, Coffee & Tea

Closed • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Jessica T.

This restaurant's name is misleading - it is NOT a japanese restaurant! It's a Chinese restaurant with the best homemade cheung fun (steamed rice noodle rolls). My favorite is the shrimp one, but they have the beef and fish one too. The rice noodle rolls are so thin and perfectly sauced with the soy sauce, one plate is more than enough for one person's full meal! We also ordered the porridge (it was ok) and a few other appetizers (the fried tofu wrapped in rice noodle, and the fried veggie one not sure what it was called). They're worth trying! They also have homemade herbal teas (idk all the English names for them) but definitely ask about them! We got the sugarcane one and although it was on the sweeter side, it was refreshing to drink with our meal. The restaurant itself is quite tiny, with only a few small tables. The one waitress was very considerate with our party. Since we had a small baby, she offered to give us extra bowls in order to feed her more easily.

Ares M.

This is a little gem. They have variety of Chinese casual food here. My friend introduced me to this place and it was my first time here. We ordered their freshly made rice noodles. It was pretty tasty and authentic Cantonese style! I actually just came back from Guangzhou China, and this place deserves a passing grade compared to the ones I had in China. I ordered one to go for my family to try and she also loved it! But if you take it to go, it's better to reheat it by steaming it or else it would be too dry. The other food didn't stood out to me as much but I would come back for this rice noodles.

David R. C.

Totally awesome in its current incarnation as an Enping style (think Taishan adjacent) restaurant. Local dim sum we've never seen before, like mugwort and glutenous sweet potato filled with savory green peas.

Braised Beef Flank 招牌牛腩 I like the taste！ I could taste Chu Hou Sauce/Paste. It was delicious. The Beef Flank was soft and tender. The size of Beef Flank was good. The portion was good as well. It was value for money. The female staff was friendly and attentive.

Menu 2/15/21 lady said closed on Sundays only

Tony S.

Great food for the price, but now closed. Thats a shame. Well I guess I'm onto the next diamond in the rough.

Everything plate comes with chicken, beef, shrimp, and veggies underneath.

Kenny W.

This place is pretty small and strangely placed on the corner. It has 3 tables inside for dining in. I ordered the Everything Combo, it comes with chicken, beef, shrimp, and a large side of fried rice plus a soda! For people like myself who have "healthy" appetites, this place is king! The meal was packed with flavor. The meats and veggies were very moist with some kinda sauce, maybe teriyaki. It does have a bit of a wait for the food, around 20 minutes to make it fresh. Overall, it was a really great experience. When I return to this place, I'm gonna try the noodles instead of fried rice.

Dulce P.

Delicious I love their chicken katsu also their chicken hibachi is amazing. Nice and crispy

Emily C.

Ordered the chicken and steak combination. Right now if you order a combo, it comes with free lemonade, additional charge of $2 if you want to try the other flavored lemonades. Tried the watermelon one and it was actually pretty good! The portion size is fairly big, you get a whole box each, but keep in mind the fried rice tastes plain like chinese fast food and that there is quite a load of veggies underneath the chicken and steak. The chicken tasted a bit dry and overcooked despite the sauce over it. I did however enjoy the watermelon lemonade and the salad dressing. I think for the portion size, the price was fair considering the price increase of everything in the economy lately. The service was also quite friendly. Parking can be small and limited, but nearby street parking should be fine.

Anne S.

The food is tasty and made pretty much in front of you; the kitchen is very visible from the cashier. The location of the restaurant isn't the best because it's on the corner of a big street and if you're trying to turn left into the lot, there's a bunch of cars blocking your way. The parking lot only has about 6 spots and its pretty crammed. I think it's a residential home where they converted the front into a restaurant. When we got to the restaurant, there was one other person in front of us but the cash register was not working so it took a while to fix that. When we were able to put in our order, we were told it would take about 20 minutes for our two orders. We headed to the car to wait because it was getting cold and covid restrictions prevented us from staying inside. After 20-25 minutes, we went to pick up our food but, only the person in front was able to pick up so we heading back to the car. It kind of took forever to get our meals. It is a small mom and pop so we decided to give it another shot but this time, it took even longer.

Shannon Z.

COVID-19 Review Edition Heard about this new place through the SGV eats group and saw that they sell hibachi style food in El Monte for an unbeatable price! Naturally I had to come try this out and wanted to see if I can really feed my family of 4 under $30 and yes it was true! I called in my order ahead of time to skip any wait and ordered 2 of the Combo 3 which is probably their most popular item on the menu. It comes with shrimp, chicken, and beef (you can also choose how you want your beef: medium rare, medium, well done) and a generous amount of fried rice (or chow mein for extra $ I believe), 2 small egg rolls, salad, and milk tea! They normally package the rice under the proteins but now they package it completely separate in another styrofoam box. All of that for $30...the value really can't be beat! As for the food in general, the sauce from my beef leaked out of my bag so it was a pretty saucy dish. The flavor of the protein was pretty good but one thing that I didn't really like was there was way too much chicken over the other proteins. I was hoping for more shrimp or beef but there was chicken overload. Nevertheless, I do like chicken so it was still yummy and flavorful. The egg rolls were meh, they were soggy by the time I got home. As for the milk tea, I've read reviews that it's suppose to be boba milk tea but I didn't receive any boba so mine was just a milk tea. I don't know if it's because there was no boba at the time? Well free is free...so I can't complain! Would I come back again? Yes! I think if you're looking for a cheap meal to feed your family for multiple meals, I would suggest coming here. Great value for good food!

May..Lene D.

Benihana and Tokyo Wako who? Do not sleep on this place! The portions are huge!The combos cost around $11.99 and you get salad, fried rice, grilled veggies and choice of egg rolls or kani cheese fried wontons. The steak is very flavorful, soft and not chewy. They also ask how you want it cooked. My bf enjoyed the chicken because it wasn't dry. What I also like is they use big shrimps, so no puny shrimps here. There's a special going on for a couple of months (they don't have an exact end date yet) buy a combo get a milk tea for free. Not sure if there is a limit but I ordered two combos and got 2 milk teas for free. Please come and support this local business!

Kevin C.

El Monte's newest best-kept secret (for now) is a place called Sakura Grill, a no-frills takeout spot that's seriously going to make me fat. Do you like hibachi-style food? Do you want to feed a family of four for under $25? If you said yes to either of those things, then this is the place for you. The first time I came here, I thought I had picked up the wrong order because the bag felt too heavy for a single meal. Turns out, they're just really generous with the portions. For $14, you can get the #3 combo which is basically a styrofoam box stuffed with chicken, steak (cooked to your preferred temperature), shrimp, veggies, and a mound of fried rice. The fried rice is JUST like the kind you'd find at Benihana or Tokyo Wako: buttery, garlicky, and chock full of flavor. The only thing missing is the teppan chef. Oh, and did I mention the combos also come with your choice of fried egg rolls or cream cheese wontons, salad, a plethora of sauces, and a free boba milk tea? The different combos are just different permutations of chicken, steak, shrimp, veggies, and sides at varying prices. I personally go for the #4 combo which is just steak and shrimp without any chicken for $12. I've also gotten the "Super Chicken Katsu" (which sounds like a dish you'd find at Super Nintendo World), but unfortunately I've had bigger and better chicken katsu elsewhere. Just stick with the hibachi combos! In conclusion, Sakura Grill is a great spot for some quality cheap eats. Call ahead to place your order because they can get backed up during the lunch rush on weekdays.

Alfonso G.

Came here to try it out for our first time The cashier lady is super nice ! Prices are super fair !! Good is super good ! Parking is kinda small I'll be back again !

New owner: this is how the steak and chicken with veggies look like now. Mostly cabbage and very little slices of zucchini.

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Kevin L.

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4 years ago

This is the type of spot you'd probably drive right past but that's a BIG MISTAKE BUCKO. This place is absolutely delicious and exceeded any and all expectations!! The chicken is great, the shrimp is fire. Stop SLEEPING try this ASAP read more

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Jenny J.

4 years ago

Wow ... very delicious and generous portion! I ordered Combination #2, it was Chicken with Shrimp, it come with a small box of green salad, a small bowl of miso soup, a separate box of fired rice, a piece of spring roll, and a cup of iced lemonade. The shrimp and chicken are very delicious, the iced lemonade is not too sweet which is so perfect!! And all that is $13.99! I am a very happy customer. From now on, I will keep ordering from them. read more

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Ryan S.

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2 years ago

This place is dead. No menu options and very limited. No hibachi options and barley any drinks. I came because of pictures and to find they only have like 3 items was a let down. read more

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Harold R.

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4 years ago

Was pleasantly surprised with this location. Stopped by with my dad yesterday looking for a place to eat and was blessed with this hidden gem. Came in around 4 or 5 and was greeted with a smile. The service was great, the woman that helped us was so helpful and you can tell she cares about the customers feedback. The ambiance of the location is very small, but taken care of. Tables were clean, so we sat down and had a meal together there. Now to the best part! The food was absolutely amazing! When we were given two plates each I was shocked. Only to open it and be greeted with the most delicious rice, steak, shrimp and chicken! Truthfully I wish I lived closer because I was be a regular here. So happy to have found this spot for a meal for my father and I. Thank you for the amazing service and top tier food. read more

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Natalia S.

6 years ago

Love their steak, chicken, and shrimp combo. Plate comes with fried rice and zucchini stir fry with onions. The meals also include a side salad, spring roll, and ice coffee. Big enough to share between 2 people. Seriously! Their steak hibachi is also delicious and also comes with all the sides previously mentioned. read more

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Chris M.

3 years ago

Ordered via door dash. I decided to give this place a second chance but it's just not going to cut it for me. Got the steak, chicken and shrimp combo and got more rice than anything. The shrimp was ok but only got 3 pieces of it. The steak is just way too chewy yet it tastes ok. The chicken was probably the best tasting but overall I'd give it 2 stars. I see previous 4,5 star reviews but not for me to be honest. I didn't even get a side of the spicy mayo. At least that would've made it taste a little better. read more

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Banabava H.

3 years ago

After ownership change everything is different. They don't even have fried rice, just plain steamed rice, no vegetables. There is only 1 employee who does everything. This is not "hibachi" or tepanyaki. read more

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Alli V.

3 years ago

Food is tasty!! Definitely a hidden gem. Generous portions for the price definitely recommend!

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Timothy K.

3 years ago

This place used to be my favorite favorite place of all time. After the ownership changed, food became more salty. I ordered hibachi combo and only item I received was shrimp and beef noodle. I wouldn't say it is a combo if it doesn't come with other items. Before, hibachi combo had fried rice, salad, and egg roll. Now it's nothing different than mongolian bbq fast food. Just more expensive. Never again. read more

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Tanli S.

3 years ago

Good fried rice with a nice helping of flavorful and tender steak on top. That said the menu seems to be changing with old items crossed out and new items being served. Might come back and see what selection the restaurant eventually settles on. read more

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Richard B.

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Food was great for the pieces. If your looking for good Chinese food. If you got a small stomach. You can stretch this out. Or a lunch and dinner left overs. Support this small business. read more

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Stephyrawwrs ..

3 years ago

Was pretty good and they gave a lot of chicken.. I will go back and try again different items

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Geoff K.

5 years ago

So glad that I discovered this place. The portion for a combo is mind-blowing. I could easily feed 3 people with this meal! The hefty portion also comes with a decent price. They literally loaded up 2 to-go boxes for my combo and I couldn't be happier. Everything tasted delicious and the sauce that comes with it is CRACK! KUDOS. Will be coming back read more

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Ale D.

5 years ago

First of all the owners are very nice people. That's always a plus when eating at a local mom and pops shop. Sakura gives huge portions for the price. The flavor is very consistent and always on point. I recommend getting the combo plate that comes with chicken, shrimp & steak with a generous side of veggies and onions. It also comes with a side salad and a whole combo plate of fried rice. Honestly can't beat that! The low price and high quality food always has me coming back! read more

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victorjohn o.

3 years ago

Great staff and food was portioned very well. Steak hibachi was tasty. Will be back for more!

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Arcadian B.

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Honestly this feeds a family of 3 no lie, I ordered combo 3 which comes with the steak, chicken and shrimp with a heaping amount of fried rice. You also get salad and a milk tea. I can't believe how much food I got for one combo. This should be listed as a family combo. Non the less I'm satisfied and this will probably last me for 3 days. It's located in kind of a sketchy area with a very small parking lot. The cashier was extremely nice and thank me for my business. Highly recommend everybody to try this at least once. You will not be disappointed. Also I read it's run by husband and wife so why not support the little guys. read more

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Joel S.

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4 years ago

Bomb and delicious tasting food! steak was very tender and the shrimp was huge! portions are huge - my new fav spot for hibachi. Forget the overpriced hibachi trucks and fancy restaurants, this is the place. Server was also very nice and courteous. Only downside is the parking lot is tiny, and maybe more dine in tables but other than that Sakura Grill is the spot! read more

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Steven F.

5 years ago

Real nice staff no sure if you call this Chinese food or a cross between Thai but other than a bit of confusion may of been on my part it was okay but like I said the staff was very helpful read more

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diana l.

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4 years ago

Fresh and affordable teppanyaki. They give you a large portion. We love that it's made to order. Your food is always hot and fresh. It's a little mom and pop restaurant. Call in your order so you don't have to wait. The steak is good quality and their chicken is moist. We haven't been disappointed yet. read more

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Christina N.

Elite 23

6 years ago

This is my second time eating here and the portions got even bigger! Now you get a whole plate of chow mein/fried rice along with a plate of your protein and sides. Their food is affordable and comforting. This place will be on my go-to list read more

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Arman T.

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Last week we just happened in the area and we're looking for something for lunch and found this place from Yelp. Glad that we found this place. If we can give 10 stars, we will. We ordered combo 3 (steak, chicken, shrimp) and hibachi steak. Both with fried rice and egg rolls. First compliment goes to their generous portion. We were surprised to see that each order came with 1 big container full (like as full as it's possible) of fried rice, the grilled meat, 2 egg rolls, and cucumber salad; a small container of salad; separate small containers for salad dressing, egg rolls dipping sauce and mayo for the grilled meat; and... a cup of boba milk tea! They were super generous. Those 2 orders were enough for my family of 4 to eat at lunch and dinner! Lunch and dinner for 4 people for less than $30? That's insane! Now let's talk about the food. All of the food were made to order. So we got out food fresh and warm! The egg rolls were crunchy and yummy. The fried rice was good. The meat was grilled perfectly. My problem with this kind of restaurant was usually the meat was dry but not in here. The meat was grilled perfectly. Juicy. And it was seasoned perfectly. They put a lot of sauce also. The salad was also good. The dressing was amazing. And the boba milk tea was sooo good! The boba was chewy and had perfect texture. If we go back to this area, we would definitely come back here! Sorry I didn't take any photos because we were so hungry at that time and in a hurry. read more

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Guadalupe R.

6 years ago

Great food and LOTS of it per order. We tried the chicken, steak, and shrimp plates and each came with lots of meat, lots of veggies, and lots of rice. We also ordered the chicken fried rice and it was just as good as everything else. We ordered a large order, so it took them a while to complete the order but it was worth the wait. You can't beat the prices for their meals either. I'll definitely go back when I'm in town. Support this local business! read more

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Jennifer L.

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Found this gem on SGV Eats Facebook and I'm glad as the food quality and pricing were spot on. They've been open for past 3 months and they only recently gotten busy due to Facebook, which is great! Make sure to place a phone order before you come in as the wait can be 30 minute to 1 hour. I believe it is only the husband and wife working the entire restaurant so please be patient with them. I ordered two items. The first item was the 3 combo meal which came with chicken, shrimp, steak, fried rice, salad on the side, and boba milk tea. The mixture of the meat and fried rice really went well together as I can taste the butter and the flavors from the meat. My second item was the chicken katsu which would be my second favorite compared to the 3 combo meal. The katsu itself was really crispy just the way I like it, but the chicken flavor was mediocre. The portion of these two items were massive so it can really fill up 2-3 people. I didn't even make a dent in any of them so I had leftovers for days. I'd recommend coming if you enjoy hibachi style on a budget! read more

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Pumbaa C.

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6 years ago

This place has huge portions! I got the chicken steak and shrimp combo for 14 dollars and it also comes with a milk tea great value. I'm definitely coming back here again. The food was flavorful, although the steak was a bit over cooked for me I think its ok this time around it was quite busy for them. read more

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Monica E.

5 years ago

I was in West Covina and needed time to kill before heading home because traffic is the worst and I was soooo hungry! I found this place on yelp and the pictures got me. I even drove 15 mins from where I was, opposite direction, because it looked so good and it did not disappoint :) I got the combo 2 and a free lemonade because of a special they had going on. The food was delicious and even the lemonade was freshly made and bomb! I paid about $15 for quality food and the portions were big. They deserve all the love! Go check them out! It's a small business too, so even better. Next time I'm in the area I will be eating here for sure! read more

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So good so good so so good! I love this place! Their Hibachi is super legit! Portion is super huge!!! Their fried rice sauce is godly!! read more

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Adrienne F.

6 years ago

Had this for lunch today and my husband and I loved it! First time seeing it on DoorDash and it was still steaming hot when it arrived to us. The portions were extremely generous, we ate it for lunch, dinner and still have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. We got the steak & chicken fried rice and chicken & shrimp fried rice. Delicious! Definitely adding this place as one of our go to spots! Glad we discovered it today! read more

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Pete R.

6 years ago

This place is delicious with large portions and fair prices. Glad I tried it and will definitely being going here again! read more

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Giggity ..

3 years ago

2.5 stars. With change of ownership/management came the following changes: Taste is not as good as before. The quality of the steak has gone down (very chewy). Portions have been reduced. No more eggs on the rice. No more zucchini and broccoli only cabbage. read more

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Andres A.

Elite 23

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4 years ago

Hey guys I found this small spot that is supposed to be like Japanese fast food!it look promising and the reviews looked great but in all honestly the food was okay. I think it needed a bit more flavor with the meat. They were nice to me and they gave me a decent amount of food. I think though it could improve on the food quality as in more seasoning or maybe extra sauce. Thank you. I would come back again read more

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Tracy C.

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6 years ago

Located on the corner of a ghetto area but pretty easy to find. Their portion sizes are insane considering the price. I got the steak hibachi twice and both times were hella good. The front ladies are so nice too read more

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Jishan K.

5 years ago

My family wanted to try this place out for dinner yesterday, so we gave it a go. Called ahead to place an order for pick up. I was surprised with the amount of food we received for the price. We have leftovers and I cannot wait to eat them again very soon. We are so happy we have found this little mom and shop spot. The portions are HUGE and the flavors are really good. I love how they don't use msg and it just tastes like good old home cooking. I would definitely recommend this spot for family and friends! It's a great hole in the wall for sure and I'm looking forward to ordering more takeout from Sakura Grill! read more

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Fred C.

4 years ago

OMG, this place really feed you. Food is alright. A small mom and pop shops with a little boss, I got two plates of food for a $15 combo (one plate for proteins and veggies, and another for the fried rice) The place used to be a Pizza shop that served Hawaiian BBQ, and now this hibachi place. The parking situation is not ideal, and there aren't that many tables inside. Take outs are recommended. read more

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Gilbert B.

4 years ago

Absolutely love this family run business great food and customer service . I can't wait to come back. Would highly recommend to friends and family read more

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Mason N.

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6 years ago

They close at 7pm but stop taking orders at 6pm. Thats twice now where I came at 6 and they said so sad too bad...they should fix their hours first. Hope nothing but the best for them tho, looks like they doing great online orders and keeping them busy. read more

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Josue A.

5 years ago

Great place. Great hole-in-the wall find. Good food at affordable prices with big portions. Family of 4 can easily eat for under $35 bucks. Carolyn is awesome and friendly and her husband is an amazing cook. I wish this small family owned restaurant all the best of luck! read more

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Kellie N.

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6 years ago

Always looking for new spots to try near the house and this place had some good reviews. I picked up 2 combinations so got to try chicken, steak and shrimp. They did ask me how I wanted my steak cooked but unfortunately steak was just well done even though I asked for medium rare. Overall the food is well-seasoned, well-priced and plentiful. I would order again. read more

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Blani S.

5 years ago

Delicious Japanese place. The combo was a big portion. I will probably say could be for two people. It had a great taste. Totally recommend. read more

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Alena P.

6 years ago

This is THE SPOT ! Forget Benihana , this place is better and totally worth the price read more

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Mary Ann B.

4 years ago

This place got an A?? A bit sloppy & alittle dirty looking in the dining area for me.

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2534 Tyler Ave
El Monte, CA 91733
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(626) 503-7683
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Hours

What time does Sakura Grill open?

Sakura Grill opens at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Sakura Grill close?

Sakura Grill is closed on Monday.Sakura Grill closes at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Sun 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Does Sakura Grill take credit cards?

Yes, Sakura Grill takes credit cards.

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Does Sakura Grill have catering options?

No, Sakura Grill does not have catering options.

Does Sakura Grill have a drive thru?

No, Sakura Grill does not have a drive thru.

Does Sakura Grill serve alcohol?

No, Sakura Grill does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Sakura Grill allow dogs?

Yes, Sakura Grill allows dogs.

Does Sakura Grill have TVs?

Yes, Sakura Grill has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Sakura Grill have bike parking?

Yes, Sakura Grill has bike parking.

Does Sakura Grill have outdoor seating?

No, Sakura Grill does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Sakura Grill have parking?

Yes, Sakura Grill has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Sakura Grill wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Sakura Grill is wheelchair accessible.

Does Sakura Grill have free WiFi?

Yes, Sakura Grill has free WiFi.

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Nani S.

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3 years ago

Sakura Grill is a fantastic spot that deserves a solid 4 stars! What really stood out to me was the generous portions they offer. I mean, we're talking large portions here - especially their mouthwatering fried rice and perfectly grilled proteins paired with a variety of veggies. The unassuming location with street parking might throw you off, but don't let that deter you. This place is a hidden gem in El Monte. Plus, they're in the process of revamping their menu, so there are even more exciting things to look forward to. If you're craving a delicious meal that won't leave you hungry, Sakura Grill is the place to be. read more

Tim C.

22 days ago

I actually found this review in my drafts. I have zero recollection and don't remember what I ordered but I put a 5 star review and here's the draft: Good food, good service. O rdered to go and read more

Erick G.

6 years ago

You will definitely get your money's worth!!! Absolutely delicious! It may take some time for your order to be ready but it will definitely be worth it! read more

Lisa Angela T.

4 years ago

Really good food and so much food for the price. Great place!! Highly recommended it. Staff has always been so nice as well

Cristal F.

6 years ago

Food is amazingly delicious here! Will go back when we are back in the area. The serving size is more than enough.

Vaneza G.

5 years ago

Amazing food, great portions and great customer service! The owners were so sweet. Glad I found this spot

Gonzalo T.

247

5 years ago

Huge portions and everything is delicious. Everything is made to order so I recommend calling ahead.

A R.

132

330

398

6 years ago

So far so good, tasty and large portions., limited parking though so try street parking if needed

Manuel R.

4 years ago

Food was great like always. And the staff is so friendly too. I have never been disappointed yet.

Desire A.

3 years ago

The food was not as expected. Flavorless, not at all hibachi style. I will not be coming back.

Jullienne G.

3 years ago

said it's open i drive here n the bitch ass place is closed fucked up. fix your hours

Sacred V.

5 years ago

love the amount of food u get for the price! So Yummie!

Sven L.

5 years ago

This place is so good !

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4 stars for great value. There's plenty of variety and something for everyone. Each of my dishes…read morewas good not great (eggplant, chicken curry, & bbq pork). That said, the price was fantastic. The nice lady behind the counter scoops big portions and I'll come back. The small seating area is clean but I took my meal to go.

What's a Christmas story without Chinese food! Came to have lunch with my dad at a different nearby…read morerestaurant that was closed so we decided to have a Chinese food Christmas lunch. Service was excellent. Plenty of options to choose from. I ordered the orange chicken which was great. The chow mein was delicious. The green beans were crunchy and flavorful. Overall we enjoyed our lunch here and will definitely be back.

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