Me and my Fiance love this location!! He's been coming here for YEARS. Sushi is authentic. Fish is fresh. The house salad is 10/10 as the cool kid's say, "bussin" I would have posted the original picture but it couldn't wait read more

Sakura Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Sakura is a sushi staple in Indianapolis. We visited for lunch last week and it was delicious! They have lunch specials, which I did not know! The food is good and the service is great. I would say they have some of the best sushi in Indianapolis. read more

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Thru the years just gets better and better! I love the service! Love the atmosphere! Absolutely love the sushi! Best ever!!!!

The best sushi restaurant in Indiana!! Consistently good quality, fresh fish, and authentic chicken teriyaki, all at fair prices. My mom is Japanese and grew up in Japan so she knows where the best place is. read more

I want to preface this review that I have been to Japan before and I am still VERY impressed with the food here! My husband and I are sushi fanatics and wanted to find some really good, locally owned sushi here in Indianapolis. We knew the restaurant was going to be good when there was a line 10 minutes before they opened! We ordered a lot of appetizers and sushi rolls and were pleasantly impressed. The staff were SO nice and made conversation with us. The inside is very cozy and homey feeling, such a nice place for dinner. read more

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Best sushi in Indy hands down. And surprisingly affordable for how good it is. Absolutely love this place!

I really enjoyed dining here! The ambience and service were very warm and welcoming. The menu has a lot of variety so, whether you like sushi or not, you'll find something for you. There were several vegetarian appetizers, I tried the Agedashi Dofu and the Teriyaki Mushrooms which were both delicious and flavorful. I also had the Ume Chazuke which was also very good. The plum was quite sour but was balanced by the light broth and the freshness green onions. I would definitely order again. The vege roll was okay, a little boring, but not bad. My partner shared the appetizers with me and he also really liked them, even as someone who doesn't typically eat tofu. He also had the nigiri combo and really enjoyed the selection, save for the tamago nigiri. Everything was fresh! The portion sizes were very generous for everything we ordered and at a nice price point. We can't wait to come back! read more

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Very good sushi at very unbeatable prices. Im consistently shocked at the prices around Indy, I moved from Seattle earlier this year and our entire bill at Sakura is the same cost as 1.5 rolls in the Seattle area. Its always very busy which is a great sign. The only issue we had was parking, very limited amount of spaces and we had to wait upwards of 20 minutes for the rest of our group to join us just because they couldn't find a spot to park. I dont want to ding a star just for parking, but they definitely need to figure something out. read more

Sakura Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Kind of a cool place that' seems a bit of a hidden gem. Off of keystone this lil restaurant has a wonderful ambiance of Japanese style and a very impressive menu. I got sushi but the noodles and gyoza looked amazing. There is construction outside the restaurant from keystone but it was really easy to get in and out. The service was great and sushi was excellent. Perfect place to try out some authentic sushi and Japanese food. read more

Sakura Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This place is a local gem. They have been around for a long time but are easy to miss from the road. Do yourself a favor and sit at the sushi bar. We love the atmosphere here though it can get crowded fast. Sakura is authentic and so is the experience! read more

We've been using Sakura for many years, mostly for take-out sushi rolls. The quality and taste were always unbeatable. However, recently, on a couple of occasions we noticed the freshness was not as good as before (we speculated that we took orders on weekdays instead of Fridays or Saturdays as usual, but it can't be an excuse). Our stomachs next day confirmed our suspicions. Hopefully, those were just isolated accidents, however we will probably won't take another chance. read more

This place was super packed on a Saturday night. I found that to be a great sign. We called ahead because I couldn't get their website to work (link from Yelp page). We had the chicken teriyaki, which came with carrots and broccoli and a side salad. We also got 3 sushi rolls- Hoosier, Florida mixed roll and rock and roll. The sushi was delicious. They were kind enough to also sell me 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream for my kids! read more

Sakura Japanese Restaurant - Hoosier, rock and roll, Florida mixed roll - Japanese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Ordered take out from Sakura last night. What a gem of a sushi house! Place was packed - as always- lots of take-out orders as well. I didn't make my name clear enough, but the young lady at the counter figured it out, then apologizes to me because I waited 10 min for my order that they still handed to me at the est ready time form the website. The sushi is great, prices are very reasonable, and the staff are very hard working and friendly. It is too bad they are so good at what they do, the place is always running high speed due to the demand... read more

Had a late last minute hunger for raw fish. They were very accommodating with just 10 minutes before their kitchen close. I had the chef's choice sashimi platter $60. Approximately 23 pieces of tuna, yellowtail, scallops, mackerel, salmon, and more. A little on the expensive side, but it was fresh. Service was good. Ambiance was nice, everyone seemed to be having a good time. read more

Sakura Japanese Restaurant - Chef's choice sashimi platter - Japanese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I kept hearing that Sakura has the best sushi in Indy... and I think this party agrees! We always drive past it and have never assumed much, but wow! The ginger dressing on the salad was the best I've ever had, miso soup was great, and the teriyaki chicken was delicious and big enough for two meals with leftovers. Highly recommend! Despite not having a reservation on a busy night, they fit us into this lively restaurant. Be sure to call ahead to avoid a wait. read more

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This place continues to have fresh food for reasonable prices. I love coming here for sushi and it never disappoints. The only negative is they are Pepsi not Coke haha. We got Shrimp Shumai for an appetizer and it was so good. Love a good steamed dumpling! For dinner we got: yellowtail roll, spider roll, samurai roll, salmon roe Everything was great. Just wish the spider roll wasn't as mushy it fell apart by the end too easily but had good flavor/taste read more

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Best and the original sushi in indy. Service including hand made sushi makes the ambiance fantastic because everything is created by hand with care for you!! I always take out of towners here read more

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A great sushi spot! We love to get a variety of sushi rolls to share. Prices are decent and the service is good, but it can get busy on weekends at dinner time, so I would not go if you are in a rush. read more

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It's been a minute and nothing has changed. Sakura still delivers incredibly fresh food at reasonable prices. We took the risk at 7:30 on a Saturday and only had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. The space is tight and quaint and perfect. Always a good time! read more

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Hate to leave a bad review. We have enjoyed Sakura for many years. However, never again. We sat at the sushi bar. While waiting for my husband, a cockroach came out from under the bar and crawled across the bar. A waitress saw it and set her tray on it (which had our beverages on it). Then she wiped it off with her hand as she scooped the tray off the bar. Then we saw another cockroach inside the sushi bar crawling on the fish. I am so sad that they have let the place go. read more

Service good. Meal was only mediocre. Probably won't return. Was a fan of Ocean World. So sorry it closed. read more

I've been here a few times as it's one of the closest Japanese restaurants near me. Cool little spot that always seems to be busy! Service is great. I've had the sashimi, a few different rolls, and a couple different ramens/udons. All in all it's pretty good. Will continue going here once a month or so as it's a good option for Indy sushi. read more

Sakura Japanese Restaurant - A bunch of sushi - Japanese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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One of Indy's most established sushi restaurants. I was so impressed by their assortment of sushi and appetizers. They accept both reservations and walk ins. We walked in at 5:30 on a Saturday and were sat in 40 minutes! Not bad for a small restaurant. The sushi was so unique, but not inappropriately so, the combo of flavors meshed well. Would recommend! Will visit again! read more

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Still my favorite go to for fresh sushi every time. Ginger salad dressing is the best in the city. The soft shell crab is outstanding as all the fish are. The super white sashimi is my favorite. Not a fancy place but the same quality for at least 30 years!! read more

Food and service was okay. The main problem was that while we were there, there was a MOUSE running around the dining room!! I alerted a server and they didn't really care much until the mouse came back around and ran right towards a server who then smashed it with her foot!!! Pretty crazy experience. They ended up giving us a $10 credit for our meal... Tried to get a photo of the mouse but it's very blurry but there read more

Sakura Japanese Restaurant - Mouse running around dining room - Japanese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This place is usually bustling, but we lucked out on this rainy day and got in for dinner without a crowd. It's such a charming Japanese restaurant that made us feel like we were in Japan or perhaps a Japanese Disney (they even had Disney music playing). We were greeted by a lovely, smiling lady and got to sit near the sushi chef, which added to the fun. The hot herbal tea we ordered was absolutely refreshing and savory. We shared the cold buckwheat noodles, which were incredibly tasty and unique. Our sushi rolls were pretty good choices, we particularly liked the smoky and crunchy Canadian roll, and the fantastic Texas roll. The saiyan roll was okay, but the texture was a bit off, and the conch was decent considering we're landlocked. We definitely want to come back for the great atmosphere alone, and to try some udon. read more

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What a gem! I dig a bit of research when trying to find sushi in Indy, and resoundingly Sakura was recommended. Fortunately I was only a few minutes away, so I decided to roll through and I'm so glad that I did. The restaurant is very unassuming from the outside, but you just get that feeling that you know it'll be legit right as you enter the door. It is intimidate inside, but I was able to get a table right away. The waitress was friendly, the menu was easy to navigate, and I got a bunch of amazing sushi. I'll be back before I leave town--so glad I stumbled upon this place! read more

Sakura Japanese Restaurant - Mains stage-- Mixed Arizona roll - Japanese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Food used to be great but recently service has been very bad all around. Jackie very rude and cheap

Used to be our go to for Japanese food and sushi but food quality and preparation has declined greatly. For example, the ika teriyaki appetizer used to be well prepared but now it's a rubbery mess with nasty teriyaki sauce. Rolls are really awful, the sushi rice is below par, dry and not like usual sushi rice. Fresh fish quality has devolved into gas station level of sushi. Lots of other options, I.e. world market in caselton, Akagi in Fishers, etc. I think the change in ownership and chefs have changed this once reliable Japanese restaurant for the worse. read more

First time and always wanted to come based on positive comments from years ago. I was expecting an authentic restaurant to have more customized menu of sushi items. It was your typical "fast food" quality sushi that is practiced in America. Disappointed and would not recommend if trying to impress business partners or friend from out of town. However, I wouldn't avoid or derail a group decision to give it a try. I'm kind of a sushi snob having traveled to Japan a few years ago but they could do better. read more

The sushi is fresh and yummy. The bento boxes are delicious. Service is fantastic. Hidden little gem in Indy!

Food and service are excellent. The sushi and the noodles are outstanding. The shrimp tempura is wonderful..

Now that I've been coming here for 15 years and have finally been to Japan... looks like it's still 5 stars! This is a family staple for us. I have wrapped their sushi in seran wrap, packed it with ice, and driven it across several state lines to deliver to my sister (who is moving back to Indy, with Sakura firmly planted in her "pro" column). Go to rolls: soft shell crab roll, Canadian roll, and shrimp tempura roll. This is HANDS DOWN the best soft shell crab roll I've ever had!! The sauce that they use for this...INCREDIBLE. Nowadays, sushi is always drenched in a pound of eel sauce, spicy mayo, and hot sauce. Here, you can actually taste the freshness of the rice with each piece, taste how each ingredient works with one another, and have an amazing sauce as a special complement. Both the miso soup and salad are great starters. So many of the waitresses that work here have been working here for 10+ years, and truly gives this oplace a homey hole in the wall feel that is impossible to find these days. The only thing you can even consider a MINOR downside is service. It's amazing and lovely but there's only so much space and so many sweet older servers... maybe just call ahead since they take reservations, expect a wait on Mothers day, and don't try to bring your party of 10 here. This is a smaller spot for sure. If you want fast service at the cost of quality sushi and a lovely experience, then this place isn't for you! read more

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This was they way. We got tempura udon and some rolls and it was delicious. The raw scallops, salmon, and tuna were fresh. Even the miso soup was some of the best. My spouse is a udon aficionado and puts it in their top 5. Friendly staff. I liked how they brought out our soup/ salad, then our udon, then our rolls, very well paced read more

I've been coming to Sakura for years, and I have no clue why I never put in a good word. Sakura is about as high quality and fair priced as you're going to get in the Indy region. I wouldn't bother trying any of the boutique places downtown or on Mass Ave - you'll be disappointed compared to here. Ex Hot tea is $1.50. They will bring you refills. So many other places want to charge $3 for a cup. It is one of those things overcharging for makes little sense They have all of the traditional Japanese menu items you want...from a simple box to a donburi. The uni they get here is really really fresh - unreal for the Midwest. Make sure to let it sit in your mouth for a few seconds and THEN take a sip of water! The miso is always on point. Seaweed salad is fresh. And all of the basic rolls taste great. Avoid the more complicated rolls. Stick to the hamachi and saba. read more

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The best sushi in the city for the best price. Incredible service, great atmosphere, and they take reservations now which can be a lifesaver as the small dining room fills up fast. Can't recommend highly enough. read more

The food is gorgeous and delicious. The prices are normal to moderately high. The serivce is ok. I got there at 8:20, knowing they closed at 9pm. I asked if they were still seating, and she said yes. My friend and I ordered very quickly, and started eating as soon as our food came out. (Gorgeous and tasty). We were wrapping up at 9, eating FAST. We paid so they could close the resgiter. Literally shoving in our last bites at 9:05 and they quite literally turned out the lights on us. Ok, we can take a hint! I understand you don't want lolly gaggers way past closing, but this was a bit extreme. Food was a #yum, apparently just go early! #ReviewsyRL read more

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This place has my favorite sushi in Indy. They're frequently busy, so I recommend planning ahead and making a reservation. After waiting about 15 minutes for a table, we sat down hungry. I knew it would be a while for sushi, but our waiter brought our gyoza and miso soup appetizers promptly. I've never had a bad roll from Sakura, but I was incredibly impressed with the Super Saiyan Roll. The fish was very fresh and the roast garlic chili oil was wonderfully crispy--almost a bacon-like texture. Staff are also polite and attentive; I never ran out of water and my colleague never ran out of green tea, which they refilled for free. The place is reasonably priced, has intimate booth seating, and friendly staff. Definitely recommend if you're looking for sushi in Indy! read more

Sakura Japanese Restaurant - Super Saiyan Roll - Japanese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Alright, if you haven't been here. Hear me out. The location might make you feel this place won't have the best Japanese foods ever buuut, it's one of the best Japanese dishes I've had in Indy, and for such an affordable price. This is a hidden gem, so I definitely recommend you go with an open mind that you're gonna wait a little more than usual places at peak times. Service did take long for food to arrive but once I got the food, it was so so good! We tasted their different combos and udon noodles and the matcha ice cream was the best! Definitely recommend! read more

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I came here for a date night with my boyfriend on a Friday night and let me tell you prepare for a wait. This place is a small venue, popular and packed. Be sure to leave your name and the number of your party with the hostess. We waited about 40 minutes for our table, but it's worth it. We were seated in a nice corner of the restaurant with some privacy and next to the kitchen so we can see everything come by. Despite the small size of the venue we had a decent amount of space. I recommend for drinks to get the green tea, especially if it is a chilly night. The green tea here not only warms your body, but it warms the soul. Plus, it's refillable and our server was always quick to ask if we needed a refill. The customer service here was great! Our server was so nice and she explained anything we had questions on. She was very prompt and checked on us regularly. GET THE SUKIYAKI!! The sukiyaki was something that we never tried before we are so glad we got it! We'll definitely be coming back to eat more of it! The broth is sweet and hot. The beef was tender and the tofu soft. The noodles are cooked perfectly. It's a dish that I highly recommend and I don't really see it in other Japanese restaurants. It's perfect for the cold weather. The sashimi dinner B was also good. If you're into sashimi this will be a good pick because you know what you're signing up for: hamachi, tuna and salmon. We picked this over sashimi dinner A because the chef picks for you. Though we like a surprise I'm allergic to some shellfish so it may have been a costly one. The rolls were lackluster compared to the rest of our meal. I pinpoint it to the sushi rice. Something was off about it that ruined everything that was in it. The sauce for the crunchy spicy tune was good and we used it to sauce the other rolls. The Philadelphia rolls did not have a good ratio. There was way too much cream cheese that overwhelmed the rest of the roll. Overall, a good experience and we will be coming back. We know what to definitely get and what to avoid. Also, there are plenty of other things on their menu that we can try. They have a pretty big menu that will cover any person in your party based on their preferences. Just don't ruin it for yourself by getting anything with sushi rice. read more

Sakura Japanese Restaurant - Sashimi Dinner B - Japanese Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana