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Sakura Japanese Restaurant

4.1 (215 reviews)
ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
Closed • 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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SAKURA JAPANESE RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Semaria S.

Quick stop before movie screening as I was craving sushi. Parking was practically non-existent as the lot is fairly small and shared with other businesses. After about 5mins I was finally able to secure a spot. Upon entry, we were promptly generated and seated. Menu is pretty straightforward. Quick turnaround for our items. Several patrons there and everyone seemed to be enjoying the athursday evening. Despite our time crunch, we were able to sit and chat while enjoying our food. The clear soup is always a must on chilly evenings. Perfect place for someone looking for casual vibes.

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Kandis B.

Never been here before but have passed it several times.... The sushi is really fresh and good! I must admit I had my hesitations because I'm picky about my sushi. However, this seemed fresh and they were good about accommodating my difficult requests... it wasn't anything super special but it was clean and the staff were all very friendly. I also thought it was a nice setting! The only thing I did not like was their house salad with ginger dressing. The dressing was missing something.. overall, a decent experience!

Mango Roll and Sexy Lady Roll
Ally H.

This sushi was pretty delicious. It is still Memphis sushi, so it's not 100% the best in the world. For Memphis, I give it 5 stars. Rolls had lots of flavor. All good was served fresh and hot. Nigiri was great pieces of fish. The only downside was their sushi rice had wayyyy too much vinegar in it. Sake was hot and delicious and BOGO Monday-Thursday.

Natasha M.

The best sushi in town, hands down! You will not be disappointed if you come here. Some friends and I got together for an epic sushi dinner and I thoroughly enjoyed all the rolls. I had been here 10+ years ago with my former work group and the quality has remained consistent.

Mango Roll

So yummy!! The rolls were the perfect mix of sweet and savory and a little bit of crunch!!! The udon hit the spot!! This restaurant is the only one in Memphis I know that has dishes that are close to what you might expect in Japan.

Mardi Gras roll
Sebina M.

Must try: crunchy crawfish roll, Mardi Gras roll Eh: ginger salad, spicy tuna roll Must have: hot sake Service was really good, they kept checking on us. Very attentive. Everything tasted fresh and the wait wasn't long at all. They provide warm wet towels to cleanse your hands prior to eating which is a really nice touch because not all Japanese places do this.

Beef Teriyaki bento box
David K.

Service was decent. Food was above average. I am very particular about my sushi. That being said, for the price point, this place is great. I got a bento box with the teriyaki beef and 2 pieces of the tuna and salmon to see how the fish is. The selection of fish is pretty normal. No chutoro or otoro. I did not see uni or foie gras. The fish was fresh. The agendashi tofu was a highlight. It was slightly crispy on the outside just how I like it. The beef tataki appetizer was also really tender. A bit citriusy, but I don't mind that.

Shrimp fried rice
Robin O.

Consistent service, good food, nice location in East Memphis. Parking is tight, but worth it! Have been to this location twice, usually a Germantown Sakura customer, but all of my favorites are here! Sake served at the perfect temperature, too.

Spring Rolls
Samantha B.

I was so incredibly impressed by this place. I came here years ago with a group of friends, one of whom used to work here. I texted her for suggestions and she recommended the Gozilla for flavor, Alfredo for spice, Mexico for less spice, Mango for fruity, and Sexy Lady for a lot of fish. We ended up going with a few of her suggestions and were glad we did. We were crazy impressed with our sushi and loved everything we got. The Godzilla was awesome until I hit the horseradish sauce, so I will ask for it without that next time. I got Spring Rolls but didn't like them as much as I do at other places. One other thing that may be a bummer to some people (myself included) is they don't do fried rice here. That's fine, I just am used to getting it with my sushi. But, as my friend put it, if they don't do a lot of things they can make what they have even more amazing. I totally agree that is what they have done here. All I know, is I've found another favorite sushi place to add to the list~! To Try: Mexico Roll Mango Roll Loved: - Alfredo Rol - Joyce Roll Liked: - Godzilla Roll (ask for it without horseradish sauce) Ok: - Spring Rolls

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There's a first for everything . Never had food poisoning until this lovely place. I got food poisoning from their chicken hibachi.

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Great service and food was solid for sushi in Memphis. Price was right too. They also get a good crowd so try to reserve a table.

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Best sushi in Memphis! The Mexico and Joyce rolls are our favorites. We love Sakura and go there at least once a month.

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Solid menu all the way around. If you don't want to spend d a fortune , try the Jackson roll. It's like an elevated crab/California roll.

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4.1(218 reviews)
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We ordered delivery through Uber Eats and it was terrible…read more The food was terrible. We frequently go to Sakura to dine in and it's always been ok. We've even gotten delivery before and it was ok. But today the food was super cold. The hibachi shrimp was so overcooked that it was practically burnt. See picture. I know that the delivery person picked it up as soon as it was ready because I can see the pickup in the app. So it's the restaurant's fault for not maintaining the temperature. I don't understand how the kitchen can allow burnt shrimp to go out when you can can clearly see it. Also the portion of shrimp was very skimpy. Not sure what's going on with the restaurant tonight but it seems like they just don't care about the quality of the takeout or delivery food. If they don't want that source of business then they just need to get off of the delivery apps.

It was just too hot to cook so I stopped by Sakura to pick up a quick bite. I called in the order…read moreto pick and a very nice lady said it would be ready in 20 minutes. They have the nicest people there and I've never had any issues with my food being incorrect. The restaurant had a few diners inside enjoying their meal as I picked up my order to eat in the comfort of my home. I ordered the Sakura Roll and it was delicious! If you're looking for a different sushi place check them out. It's a cute cozy place to have a good meal.

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