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    Sakura

    3.8 (779 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    I had the Hibachi Shrimp dinner entree.  It was a lot of food. O.O;
    Matt O.

    Well...I was a bit surprised by the trip on the opposite side of Mililani, to where Safeway would be at. I never been to this place, especially considering it's opposite of where I work at in Mililani. It's a Japanese restaurant called Sakura, and truth be told, I didn't know what to expect. Inside looked very quaint for the most part, and they absolutely didn't disappoint in terms of the service. Now the food. So I ordered the Hibachi Shrimp dinner, and it was not bad. I liked the vegetables and shrimp for the most part. The fried rice was okay, and the noodles were okay. The shrimp was excellent and the vegetables were the best parts of the dinner. The noodles were a tad oily underneath, and...not the best part of the dinner because...as I kept eating my dinner slowly and finally finished with my food, there laid a visible pool of oil at the bottom of the plate. It was good, but too much oil at the end there. It's an 8.5 out of 10 for me. Maybe next time I should try check that place out for lunch.

    Trio color platter and Rainbow Roll
    Carolina B.

    If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would. The food is consistently amazing and never differs from one day to the next. The fish is some of the freshest i've had on island, and for the price, I never doubt coming here. I would say this is my favorite restaurant on the entire island, and it being close to my house is an extra plus. Service is always stellar and they're all very sweet and welcoming. The restaurant itself is very clean, well maintained, and smells nice. The trio color platter is by far my favorite plate they offer, as well as their chicken katsu. I genuinely love this place and always take my friends and family as soon as they land. The one complaint I have is that they're closed during the exact hours of the day that I have a lunch break between my two jobs. Besides that, I have zero complaints. Couldn't recommend this place more!!

    Dancing dragon roll
    Kristy N.

    Always great food, great service! Clean, not too noisy. They have two choices of restaurant styles: tepannyaki or table. Haven't tried tepannyaki yet but its because we love the restaurant side so much. Definitely recommend this place for intimate or large parties!!

    Edamame
    Jennifer S.

    It was my daughter's birthday and she absolutely loves sushi. We walked in on a Thursday night around 5pm and it was already almost filled. Our server was new (I believe it was his first night) and he did just great. I liked that they came up to let us know and the person training him was nearby if he needed assistance. Anyway, we ordered a bunch of sushi, I got a bento and we even had dessert for the little one celebrating another year. We all enjoyed our food with nothing left on our plates. The place is cute and a great find near our place. We will definitely be coming back!

    Kristen U.

    This was our first time here, and we were happy to find a place that was open past 8 p.m. We were able to make reservations without any issues. The menu offered a wide variety of items, and the food was served fairly quickly. Overall, the food was great. The only downside was that while customers were still eating, the staff began cleaning with strong-smelling chemicals. I'm highly sensitive to smells, and the scent (which seemed like Fabuloso) made it difficult for me to enjoy my meal. The staff was also mopping the floor around our area without any signage indicating the floor was wet, which raised a safety concern. If that had not happened, it would have been a great experience overall.

    Hibachi Combo - Steak and Salmon
    Dave M.

    Great service and great prices. Portions were really good and filling as well as the beer. This is a very busy spot, so I'd advise people to be patient as it will take a bit longer to get your food

    Toni P.

    This was my second time dining at Sakura, but this time was extra special--we brought a party of 23 to celebrate my mom's birthday, and WOW, everything exceeded our expectations! I made the reservation just two days in advance, and they still managed to accommodate us with ease. When we arrived, we were seated right away in the back area, which turned out to be the perfect spot, semi-private and spacious enough for everyone to mingle comfortably. Our server, Michael, was phenomenal. He took care of our large group flawlessly and even remembered every order without writing anything down (seriously impressive!). We started with appetizers for the table, and then everyone ordered their own entrées. The show-stopper was definitely the boat platter a few people shared--it was gorgeous and such a hit with the group. I went with the sushi dinner plate myself, and the fish was incredibly fresh and flavorful. From start to finish, the service, atmosphere, and food were spot on. If you're looking for a fun place to celebrate or even just a cozy dinner date, I can't recommend Sakura enough! Side note: if celebrating a birthday, you're able to bring in your own dessert for celebrating!

    Oyster platter. (6)
    Kristy N.

    Always our go-to restaurant. Lots of seats. Restaurant and teppenyaki (chef cooks in front of you) available. Service is aweeeeeeesome! We've always had great experiences with all the servers and hostesses. Food is great. There's an array of choices. We usually share a main and get appetizers and a sushi roll. Once in awhile we get the oyster platter and it is always fresh!! Recommend this spot for anyone.

    Chicken and shrimp Hibachi Combo
    Ebonie S.

    Love this place great food quick service and a consistent taste. The atmosphere feels great but also very convenient to get to and the perfect place to eat.

    Joyce P.

    Our first time eating dinner here on a Saturday night, and we saw a cardboard box flattened as the welcome mat (maybe due to the rain). Inside we noticed the floor was very slippery. We had a reservation, and we were seated immediately. We did not sit in the hibachi area but could tell many customers were enjoying the entertainment. The atmosphere was similar to a bar or nightclub. The pop music was pretty loud. The people were loud. Our server seemed a little rude but it may have been due to a language issue. We asked about a sauce, what was garlic rayu in a dish, and he said it was the name of the sauce. Our food was quickly prepared and was pretty good. I did not care for the salad dressing. The shrimp tempura seemed a little heavy on the batter, but I enjoyed the food. By the time we were ready to leave, there were people waiting to be seated.

    Yvonne S.

    Ate here for my birthday and I wanted to get the Hawaiian boat. There was alot of food on it. It came with 2 sushi rolls (ahi and cream cheese and shrimp tempura with imitation crab). I really liked the shrimp tempura roll but could've done without the cream cheese in the other roll. It also came with katsu, rib eye steak, shrimp and vegetable tempura, and soft shell crab. I do wish that instead of the tempura soft shell crab it came with and with ahi poke instead. It also came with miso soup but you do need to ask for rice bowls on the side. But other than that it was a Pretty filling meal for my family (5 plus a baby). The ambience was nice my kids want to try the hibachi grill next time. I think we were enjoying the entertainment from the other family at the hibachi. Our server was very kind and kept checking on us. We will be back to try the hibachi grill next!

    Marielouise D.

    I absolutely love this place located in Mililani across from Safeway Supermarket huge parking area this place also does groups of Teppenyaki a show of skill and accuracy I might. Add its like there is a school that they go to all in one skill and comedy show all rolled into one. The menu options are great too just a few items shrimp tempura hand rolls and Udon mmm they have a bar to enjoy Definitely a place to revisit Marie

    Unagi Don
    Danielle R.

    Came in for lunch with my family and we were seated right away. For being packed with patrons , the nose level was low. The restaurant has hibachi grills and booths for seating. When seated, our waiter came and ask what we would like to drink and drinks were served. We got the miso soup, delicious. About 10 minutes, our food started getting served. The food is amazing, we will be coming back.

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    Ask the Community - Sakura

    Gift certificates issued?

    Yes

    Do they still offer hibachi?

    Yes they do

    Shucks, no miso butterfish? 🙁

    Yes

    Are there any Covid restrictions?

    No you have the option to use a mask

    Do they Serve alcohol?

    Yes they do

    Are the hibachi items per person or shareable? We have kids who would not be able to eat full serving and sharing one would probably be just right. Or, if you sit hibachi, can some people order from the regular menu?

    yes for kids。we do allow them to order from lunch special menu。and kids can share

    Does they have a happy hour?

    Happy hour is from 4:30pm-6pm everyday, buy one chef special roll get 2nd one 50% off!

    What is the max amount of people for hibachi table?

    One table hibachi 8-10people.. 2 hibachi can fit 18 people

    Do they have gift cards/certificates?

    Yes!

    Do they take reservations?

    I believe they do for dinner. However I've never seen it super packed that reservations were needed. I would probably call ahead first to see.

    I was looking for menu and price info for hibachi?

    It's located in my photos

    Is this a duplicate? Just wondering since I saw two Sakura restaurants with the exact same address.

    Yes

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    Tanaka Of Tokyo West

    Tanaka Of Tokyo West

    4.3(1.6k reviews)
    15.6 mi•Ala Moana
    •$$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    I worked for the tourism industry for over 20 years as it kept me in line maintaining my foreign…read morelanguage skills. One of the perks was fam tours where businesses would invite tour coordinators to experience their business with hopes of us recommending them. This first hand experience was instrumental in "selling" the business as coordinators encountered the business firsthand. We could provide concrete details to convince and persuade the tourists to patronize them. One of the businesses was Tanaka of Tokyo (TT), which boasts teppanyaki, a type of Japanese cuisine that cooks on a flat griddle. TT started in 1978 in Waikiki Shopping Plaza, an impressive run of 48 years and still going strong. They currently have 3 locations: West (Ala Moana), Central (Waikiki Shopping Plaza) and East (Outrigger Waikiki Paradise Hotel). They previously had locations at King's Village and Ilikai Hotel Yacht Harbor Tower. The main attraction of TT is having the chef cook in front of you. Food is cooked in front of you and served fresh. Entertainment is an additional attraction with teppanyaki. Out of town guests can really enjoy this unique experience. We celebrated a friend's birthday recently where TT East was the selected venue. They are located just next to Hookipa Terrace with nearby neighbors of California Pizza Kitchen and Jade Dynasty. Reservations were made in advance and our group of eight sat in a semi circle surrounding the grill. They have multiple courses to choose from where surf and turf is popular but I opted for the salmon course, which included green salad, miso soup, appetizer of grilled shrimp, sautéed veggies (onions, bell peppers and bean sprouts), Japanese pickles, rice and dessert. For a surcharge I got the garlic fried rice as I remembered this not only being entertaining but delicious. Our grill chef was Joe, a long time veteran of over 20 years where he also trains the new chefs of TT. He clearly engaged with us by also adding jokes in between. My salmon was executed well with a nice exterior crust, the meat was moist and seasoned perfectly. The only thing that didn't make the mark was the garlic fried rice. I recall it being more flavorful with also crispy garlic here and there for a more pungent taste. It wasn't what I previously remembered from multiple visits to TT. Service was also great. We were followed up periodically with staff removing excess plates, providing water and hot tea refills and even providing take out boxes to some of my friends who couldn't finish their meal. Staff were thoughtful in singing "Happy Birthday"and placed a candle in the ice cream that accompanied the course meal. Overall, a memorable dinner with friends celebrating a joyous evening. Lots of parking in Ala Moana Center but be careful as there are some areas where tickets are issued. Be sure to look for signs prior to walking away from your stall.

    Dinner at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. We were invited to a birthday celebration and were excited because we had never been here before - even though this restaurant has been here for a while! Tanaka Of Tokyo is a chain that has a good reputation for delicious Japanese cuisine with an entertaining show. First of all, this location has free parking... yay! We parked on the ground level by See's Candies and took the elevator (by Cookie Corner) up to the third level with Mama Pho and Mai Tai Bar. Service by Lisa was outstanding! She was super polite, sweet, efficient, and attentive! Our chef, Joe, was amusing, fun, and informative! He's the trainer for the new chefs! The environment was on the dark side. It could use an update, but it was a minor detail. The restroom was clean and convenient. Food was delicious! My salmon meal came with a green salad, dessert (I chose mango sherbet), sautéed veggies, shrimp appetizer, and white rice. It was just right! Thank you, Deborah and Gabriel, for a wonderful experience! Happy birthday, Craig!

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    Tanaka Of Tokyo West - Allen was the highlight of our day. Such a genuine friendly person. Awesome food.

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    Allen was the highlight of our day. Such a genuine friendly person. Awesome food.

    Yaki Yaki Miwa - Honey toast, ice cream, oki sweet potato

    Yaki Yaki Miwa

    4.3(344 reviews)
    15.4 mi
    •$$

    Finally got to eat at Yaki Yaki Miwa, and I am wondering what took me so long…read more Yaki Yaki Miwa is an okonomiyaki restaurant and so much more. They cook everything on a flat top, and if you sit at the counter, you can watch the chef prepare your meal right in front of you. We thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. Tako, ong choi, beef with negi sauce, and okonomiyaki with oysters. Every dish was a hit. Our only regret was not having more people with us so we could order and try even more items. I waited way too long to try Yaki Yaki Miwa. I definitely will not be waiting that long to go back.

    Never having been to Japan one of my dining goals coming to Honolulu was to get an Okonomiyaki. I…read moredon't know how legit this was having no experience but it was delicious. Not knowing what to order we got the basic course for two. Everything we were served was better than any Japanese food I've had back on the east coast. The staff was awesome and super friendly to two people from the East Coast who didn't know what the heck they were doing, It's a small place so looking at all of the negative reviews came from large groups it kind of makes sense that it might not be the right place for a party of 8. The chef actually cares about what he is cooking and your patience will be rewarded. Also those complaining about 20% tip grow up. The chef is literally cooking food 1 ft in front of you and the service is on point taking every dirty dish so the food doesn't mix and never having an empty beer.

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    Yaki Yaki Miwa - Excellent Harami Steak prepared by the master

    Excellent Harami Steak prepared by the master

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    Matcha ice cream with purple sweet potato

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    Sakura - Sakura Boat.

    Sakura

    3.3(466 reviews)
    7.8 mi
    •$$

    Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon, place had a few patrons but wasn't packed so we were seated…read morequickly. We were asked if we'd be having the AYCE Sushi or regular menu, we opted for regular. Kapolei boat was plenty for the 3 of us. Good assortment of sashimi & sushi. Would be nice if they'd let you customize the 2 sushi rolls that are also included. Water was refilled without hunting anyone down. Check was brought to us before we had the option to order dessert. Clean location, ample parking, plenty of seating. A few loud groups but nothing crazy.

    The AYCE here is very lackluster. I'm going to keep this plain and simple. This is a place that you…read morecan avoid. You can't order a lot (in order to get another 3 items, you have to wait until your entire order comes; they take forever), the taste of the food is mid and they take awhile to bring you food, hoping you'll get full. They charge you for any waste. They give you a ton of rice and very little fish as you can see from the Hamachi Nigiri. Very disappointed. It felt like I was getting robbed. You think you're getting a good deal by going AYCE, but don't let the Ala carte pictures fool you. The quality and what you get is TOTALLY different in the AYCE. They cut corners and give you what appears to be the leftover pieces for the AYCE. They specifically have a policy on wasted rice to be charged at $35/lbs. Makes sense cuz they put so much extra rice to make you extra full. Just fyi, that's 2 people's orders. When they say 3 limit order per person, they mean, 3 pieces of nigiri. I've never been to an AYCE that was so stingy.

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    Sakura - Chicken (delicious!) and filet mignon, extra noodles on the side

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    Chicken (delicious!) and filet mignon, extra noodles on the side

    Sakura - sushi - Updated October 2026

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