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    Sakura

    3.8 (765 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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

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    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.

    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!

    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!

    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.

    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.

    Salmon teriyaki & tonkatsu combo
    Warrene C.

    My second time dining here with family. The sweet heart roll was so delicious. My Combo C, Salmon Teriyaki and Tonkatsu combo, was delicious and generous. My family enjoyed the Combo A with vegetable tempura and tonkatsu. Service was great, not too crowded. Pleasant atmosphere. We topped our evening off with dessert, with me enjoying my green tea ice cream and my sister in law sharing the fried ice cream with her family. Great place for family to dine and have a great time. We'll be back again.

    Duane N.

    The Mililani Boat is the way to go. The Sakura Crew is by far the best when you are here. Great place to sports on tv and enjoy happy hour drinks, Monday through Friday.

    Jacob M.

    We decided to come here for date night. Low lighting. You can select either: a table - where you order as normal OR the hibachi - where you order and they will cook it in front of you. Our server was a nice guy. Needed to speak up a little though with all the noise with the bar being so close, too. Sushi has a great ratio of meat to rice. I'd estimate 80% toppings and 20% rice!

    Shauna S.

    We stopped here on our way to a hotel from the airport. Fortunately they were open until 10:00. The restaurant was very clean. They have nice booths or hibachi tables. I think they also have a sushi bar. Cheng was a wonderful server. Their portions were large and the food was good. I especially love their ginger salad dressing and the tempura vegetables. My steak teriyaki was prepared how I ordered. My husband got chicken teriyaki and shrimp tempura. We upgraded to the fried rice but it had too much garlic and not much flavor. Good value and experience.

    Beef Teriyaki & Shrimp Vegetable Combo

    Went for a Christmas lunch with a family member. It was early and we got a nice booth. Was surprised already had people there as it had just opened. Our waiter was nice and friendly. I had been to Sakura through the years and it has changed but I still enjoy it! I grew up eating tempura and I was quite happy that my shrimp tempura was delicious! It was hot and crispy and although no one can beat my mother's tempura, it was a good lunch! I had the tempura with teriyaki beef and my family member had the teriyaki beef and chicken. The meals came with miso soup, a small salad, rice and dumplings. They were a little heavy handed on the salad dressing but it's okay! I'm happy with Sakura! It's a nice neighborhood family place.

    Top - down. Ahi tataki, tiger roll, kampachi carpaccio
    Deandra V.

    Walk-ins welcomed. Have always been seated quickly. I have only dined in for dinner so far. And have only tried sushi. Highly recommend *Kampachi carpaccio *Yellowtail specialty roll *Tiger roll Ahi tataki is decent Salmon skin hand roll - the salmon skin was crumbles? Unagi nigiri didn't have unagi sauce Volcano roll is deep fried if you're into it Unfortunately soda was flat but refillable Service is always on point! Tentative, appreciative and never rushing. Can get loud if your seated in the back near hibachi

    Hibachi chicken dinner
    Kehau S.

    Delcious food. We ordered the Ahi and Avocado roll sushi for ap. I had the Hibachi Chicken with Miso soup and tossed salad The portion was extremely large, enough for 2 people. Make reservations as this place does get crowded fast. Excellent waiter and very attentive staff. What are you waiting for? Make reservations and go!

    Hibachi Combo #10 Shrimp & Calamari
    Reef A.

    At least my 4th time here and I'm updating my review again. Food is pretty good as usual. The Godzilla Roll is the bomb! Service is fast. Food combinations on menu still takes a while to figure out and the parking is plentiful & free. The notable difference on this dining experience was that our server was friendlier than usual. Although there was a slight language barrier (Chinese accent), our server was thorough in answering our questions about the food and had a nice chit chat with my adult niece about their favorite dessert places. We had an enjoyable experience so I'm going to add a star.

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    Ask the Community - Sakura

    Do they still offer hibachi?

    Yes they do

    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 Central - Sirloin, Filet Mignon, Ribeye, and Wagyu!

    Tanaka of Tokyo Central

    4.4(1.2k reviews)
    16.8 miWaikiki
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Established in 1978

    Service is very very nice, however it is way overpriced kids meal is 30$ and for the adult meal it…read moreonly comes with meat no rice nothing and if you like to share you have to pay extra. Food is vey good though but the portions are outrageous for the price. But there multiple courses.The only good things are the chefs extremely nice.

    We celebrated Mother's Day at Tanaka of Tokyo, and once again, the experience was outstanding from…read morestart to finish. Despite handling over 400 reservations that evening, every staff member made us feel like we were their top priority. Special thanks to our server, Sasha, whose warmth, attentiveness, and genuine hospitality were extraordinary. She stayed cheerful and accommodating even in the busiest moments. Our chef, Joe, was equally remarkable. Knowing my 92-year-old mother needed her food chopped very small, he took great care to ensure everything was just right, even checking in to confirm the size of her chicken pieces. Joe also treated my husband and me to a special dish with his own homemade teriyaki sauce, explaining how he crafted it. His cooking skills, humor, and lively conversation made the evening feel personal and joyful. Watching him perform his signature fire and juggling tricks while chatting about travel had my mother giggling with delight! The food was, as always, perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. We enjoyed the poke (so fresh and flavorful!), soybeans with the perfect bite, shrimp, steaks, teriyaki chicken, lobster, scallops, and finished with their signature complimentary ice cream. We've been regulars at Tanaka for years, and it's clear why this restaurant continues to be one of Honolulu's treasures. My heartfelt thanks to the owner for maintaining such a consistently excellent establishment and to the entire team for their kindness, professionalism, and aloha spirit. If you're looking for a memorable dining experience filled with great food and genuine hospitality, Tanaka of Tokyo is the place to go!

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    Tanaka of Tokyo Central - We've ordered ribeyes and Wagyu. If you can't decide, just go for these, and you will not regret.

    We've ordered ribeyes and Wagyu. If you can't decide, just go for these, and you will not regret.

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    Aoki Teppanyaki Waikiki - Teppenyaki

    Aoki Teppanyaki Waikiki

    4.0(716 reviews)
    16.2 miWaikiki
    $$$

    This was such a fun dining experience. Our chef was very affable, welcoming, and he had a great…read moresense of humor. He constructed a volcano made out of onions and performed a light show, which my 6 year old twin boys enjoyed very much. I ordered the emperor A5 and it was amazingly delicious. It was cooked to my preferred temperature of medium rare. The A5 was flavorful and extremely tender. I also enjoyed the lobster tail and grilled vegetables, which consisted of onions, sprouts, and zucchini. They served the best side car I've tasted, which consisted of Hennessy and blood orange. This establishment is a must try when vacationing in Waikiki.

    We traveled to Oahu and stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village for spring break with our two boys…read more(16 and 10). They wanted Teppanyaki so we decided to try out this spot. Ambiance (FIVE stars): The ambiance of this restaurant is CLEAN and very nice. Some Teppanyaki places I have gone to just feel and smell dirty but this one has a clean and nice ambiance. Food (FIVE stars): We ordered the following My Two Boys: Got the Filet Mignon EACH and both got the side of Chicken Fried Rice (not included which was shocking) We ordered: The Chicken Jadori with Scallops and a side of fried rice for each. We shared the entree which was a good move because we were both hungry but not super hungry. Our Server (FIVE stars): Masa served us and it was good service. Our Experience (ONE star): The explanation is why I gave this place a 3 star rating and this is something that you should be aware of when you go here. This place is NOT CHEAP. Our reservation was at 8pm and we got there at a few mins before 8pm. We were seated at 8:10pm and offered drinks subsequently and we ordered our food. About 10-15 mins later we were offered salad and then NOTHING. Our chef showed up at 9:10pm!! Our kids were so hangry and I was irritated because who wants to watch a show when all they want to do is eat because one is so hungry. Our server did tell us "they were backed up" and made small talk with us for about 20 mins in the middle but this experience was HORRIBLE. I will not go here again...again, to be fair, all things equal, this place would have been GREAT if it was not for the fact that our chef came 1 hour 10 mins after we sat but folks around us on other tables that came AFTER us left BEFORE us. If you go here make sure you lock in the time of your chef coming etc especially if you are with young kids. After I complained they gave me a concession on the bill but it was not worth the aggravation especially since this place was expensive.

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