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Sakura Japanese Restaurant

3.8 (99 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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The quality of sushi was average. I liked the specialty rolls, but did not enjoy salmon sashimi. They had very quick service. It was almost empty, price was reasonable.

2. Salmon Teriyaki
Daryl J.

low key Family owned spot in Franklin in the Kroger parking lot. Service was great and played music ideal for any audience. My wife and I ate the salmon teriyaki, great flavor. The rest of the people in the restaurant enjoyed the sushi. This is not a reservation or dress fancy place. Recommend if in the area.

2. Angel Hair Roll
Lindsey J.

GREAT Pad Thai and Pad Kee Mao!! Sushi rice was a bit "mushy" for our liking, BUT we'll be back :)

Pho, chow fun
Daniel S.

As a former Californian, I am used to very good Asian food, and an write picky about authentic good food. Living in Spring Hill, I don't have time to go up and search for places in Nashville, so I look closer to home such as Columbia and Franklin. One of my pet peeve's about this area is that everything is fusion. This restaurant is no exception. Even though it is named and listed as a Japanese restaurant, I think it's primarily Thai. However, I was in the mood for pho, but settled on this place because it had high reviews. I was gonna get udon, but they turned out to not have udon. Yes, they had sushi and teriyaki, but no udon. They did, however, have all typical Thai dishes, including a Thai pho, which I risked getting, assured that it didn't have sugar in it. Bad news? It was not Vietnamese pho. Good news? It was amazingly delicious. It tasted like good pho with an orangish color on the broth from Thai chilies. I usually don't put anything in my pho other than basil and sprouts (no hot sauce). But this soup was fresh and very tasty. I dare say better than regular pho!! My wife ordered a Thai fried noodle dish which looked and tasted exactly like chow fun, but spicy. It too was delicious. I also ordered a sake nigiri (salmon), which was generous and good. Bottom line, best Asian food I've had here, better sushi and food than jasmine, remarkable Thai pho, but not a full Japanese menu. Will have to look elsewhere for a good nabeyaki udon.

1. Bang Bang Chicken Specialty
Seth H.

Man. Just not good. Shocked at all the high rated reviews. Menu online looked great, ordered two entrees and it was just terrible. Basically a few pieces of warmed frozen chicken from the freezer section of a grocery store and old lettuce. Shrimp entree was slightly better, but not much. There are great Asian restaurants around Franklin, and I expected so much more, especially for the price. Pickup order. Attached invoice with marked out name so owner can address.

6. Crunch Shrimp Roll
Katie M.

The sushi is amazing and I have been going here for years!!! My favorite is the crunchy shrimp roll. They have amazing 2 for 1 lunch specials on sushi and the employees are super sweet. Service is a little slow though

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So underrated ! I love to stop here for sushi . the fish is always fresh and I like the 99 roll.

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2 years ago

Great food. Not the best service but food is very tasty and reasonably priced. Just like I remember it from many years ago.

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This is our go to sushi spot in Franklin, especially for the price. Servers are kind, food is prepared quickly and is always amazing.

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2 years ago

Sushi roll was great. I would NOT recommend the pho. I ordered the beef pho and it was not good at all.

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4 years ago

Great fresh sushi. Good service dine in or take out. Staff is friendly, food is delicious.

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5 years ago

This really is the best sushi and curry in Franklin. Order the angel hair roll and a bowl of red curry and your good to go!

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3 years ago

Middle of the road. Super nice service. Ambiance and food quality a solid B. Best choice this side of town.

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