It was our first time eating at the Sakura I heard from a friend it's delicious. We were eating late lunch the whole restaurant was empty except a few one table had the Teppan/yaki or hibachi. When we saw the menu we didn't know hibachi was teppan yaki style here it's Hibachi. The sever will not ask if we've been here before no smile work for the purpose of getting hired? When we ordered hibachi it was only then she explain myself asking questions about it. I was a server 4 different Japanese restaurant all defunct. It was certainly the owners and chef at that time so strict that one was return back to his home country! But now it's not customer service servers are not happy with their jobs? We sat close to the sushi bar where the staff sat there since the business was on the slower side. At least on gentleman smiled at us. They do have bar counter as well. The ambiance was alright reminded me similar to a Sushi restaurant in Germany owned by Chinese family. It was overwhelmingly decorated like walking into Chinese castle with lots of glass chandeliers, art decor and huge statues! I do like the booth table setting and regular tables. There were slowly having customers straggling into the restaurant. May I say the tempura like in Japan was actually there call it FRIED SHRIMP. The crust is hard and crispy. (I used to work in a tempura bar defunct restaurant in Kalihi). I heard it takes 4-6 years to master tempura making in Japan. Therefore I don't want to make tempura but rather eat out whenever I go to a locally owned Japanese eatery. The teriyaki was too sweet for us but edible we were hungry. The rice I believe should not be in the bento box but in a rice bowl if there large size ones no refills or not to me it shows that no refills? There once was a separate rice container to one table or for sinLocal people love their rice therefore it should be more than what's shown. For me it all depends on how the rice is cooked I'll eat it. Overall the food was alright. read more

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Fun entertaining chef hibachi side. Food quality and taste was ok; a bit salty. Exhaust fan over our hibachi station was useless. Lots of smoke blew into our faces. A face mask would have been very useful during this time. Good thing the food smells good. So I just dealt with it. read more

The service was amazing. Staff was superb and the food was perfect. Ordered the sizzling steak plate and it was delicious. The sauces provided with the hibachi meal were fantastic and complemented the meal. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and delicious. Had a couple of specialty rolls and the Sweetheart roll was our favorite. Portions were great and the miso soup was one of the best we have had. Will definitely be dining there again. The decor and dining area are well lit and very spacious. Loved it all!! read more

All of the sushi was amazing. We had a table for 5 on a Thursday night and received very odd service. We were seated in the back room that was a bit musty. Almost every bowl for soy sauce was pretty dirty. We also had to remind our waiter several times for simple things like napkins. read more

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I love coming to this spot. Food is always consistent and very flavorful. Ample parking and doesn't seem as busy as other locations. I've come during various times on Fridays and weekends and never waited for more than 10 min (might just be my luck). read more

The only thing good about this place is that it's close. We came here after covid but the sushi is not that good. Service wasn't attentive or very friendly. I understand that labor is hard to come by but it seemed they were understaffed and just not happy. Today we decided that maybe we just do take out.... that's easy? Guess not. Came home and opened our order. We ordered the Christmas tree roll and the Godzilla roll. This is how it came. So not appetizing. Messy and squished into 1 little bento container. It was fast though. 15 min. Now to the taste. The avacado in the rolls tasted a little funky. Maybe old? Meh. It's close. I think we will drive the extra 5 min to Mililani Town Center instead. I can't believe that was $31.... read more

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The food was delicious. A little heavy on the garlic but I like garlic so it was good for me. The service was excellent. We were a party of 7 with 3 of us in high chairs. The wait staff looked after our every need. We went for the hibachi side. The chef was kinda low key. Not the most engaging especially with the kids. He held his own on the taste of the food. read more

Love this place! Love the food! I always crave sushi rice and they have it! Fast service. Medium pricey but it's ok cause it's worth it. I always order take out so not really sure how it is inside. Bombest food ever! read more

Came for Christmas dinner crossing our fingers that we could get seated (cause there was plenty peeps outside) and in less then 5 minutes they sat us, yay! Several family's at the Teppanyaki side laughing and enjoying the show that the chefs put on for them. The ambiance in the regular dine-in side is full of Christmas spirited peoples enjoining each other's conversations and company. Service was excellent (AS ALWAYS)!! Food was impeccable! We ordered the Sakura Boat with our favorite drinks Crown on the rocks & Lychee Martini and EVERYTHING was DELICIOUS!!!! The owner Lynn and waitress Marge gave us outstanding service! Even taking the time to sit with us, talk story, take pics and Thanked us for coming. This is BY FAR our #1 restaurant in Mililani that we visit at least once a week. And a MUST COME FOR EVERYONE!!! read more

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This experience was great! Party of 4 about 6:30-7:00 we were seated within 10 minutes. Opted not to do tepanyaki or hibachi tonight. Went straight for the sushi and other goodies. Once seated our server quickly brought menus and took our drink order. Drink menu and full bar. I had Choya Umeshu which is a sour plum wine. It was so refreshing. Also up was Kirin beer, which was served icy cold. Server then took our food order. We had the oyster platter to start. Arranged on a bed of ice topped with a ponzu and some garnishes it was delicious. We ordered the largest boat in the menu and it was filled with 2 types of sushi, various sashimi, soft shell crab, shrimp and vegetable tempura, tonkatsu and teriyaki steak. This was meant for 4 people and it was a lot however we orders more sushi and tempura. Every dish came to the table rather quickly and was fresh and so flavorful. Prices are reasonable and service excellent. Must try when your in Mililani. read more

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This place is SO FUN!!! I came here for my birthday and they made me feel so special! Such a blast and the drinks were so pretty! The chefs were so entertaining and impressive! read more

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Yes, amazing interactive dinner better than a video game food tasted delicious considering had lots of kids read more

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The food is ok! The boats are cool but I've had better sushi in other places! They won't seat you until everyone is there, even if it's empty. Parking is easy and lunch specials are cheap. read more

I actually made the mistake of coming here with a full stomach. However, the food was still really good. The fish quality is fresh. The service was good. The ambience was okay. Some areas were messy and my family felt really cold under the vents. The prices are a little on the high end, but still worth it. However, it can add up really quickly. I would definitely come back, I think the sushi boats are great. read more

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My family and I have been going to this restaurant for about three years now and we always have a great experience. Whenever we visit, we are warmly greeted by Skye who has become someone my kids look forward to seeing. She always ensures that we receive excellent service. We sometimes dine in on the regular tables and other times we opt for hibachi. The sushi served at the restaurant is excellent, and we always order the combo meals as they provide ample amounts of food. During busy hours, there can be a spike in noise levels due to the number of families dining in, but this is not something that bothers my family. In fact, my kids love the music played by the hibachi chefs and enjoy the entertainment. Despite being busy, the service is always fast, which is something we appreciate. read more

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Tonight we went to celebrate my daughter's birthday, we ordered the Hawaiian Boat was so excited. We've been going there for years today was the first time trying a sushi boat. Unfortunately after eating a few pieces we seen a tiny roach at first my husband ignored it, then a bigger one came out. So disappointed its one of our favorite places. I dont think we'll be going back read more

We ate on a Saturday at 11 when they opened and we were the only party eating at the teppan table. My son had the kid sushi bento. He is the big eater among his cousins and he couldn't finish. It was a good amount of food and it came with miso soup! The hibachi lunch special doesn't come with noodles, but the combo was a good size. If you want more food go with salmon, chicken or steak. The portion of shrimp might be small if you're a big eater. Everything was tasty and was cooked with lots of butter, garlic, and teriyaki sauce. Hibachi is also served with sides of ginger shoyu sauce and "yum yum" sauce. Both were tasty, but I don't think the food needs it. The restaurant was about half full when we left. They only take reservations for parties of 6 or more, but it didn't seem too crazy busy for lunchtime. read more

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First time here thanks to Yelp and seeing what is available for food suggestions as we ventured to my old stomping grounds in Mililani. Located in the shopping center where Safeway is located. Our server Wil was so nice and the food he brought out was amazing. So tasty and well presented. We ordered more food than anticipated! The portions are more than most places. We enjoyed the food and choices so much. Will be coming for the hibatchi side of the restaurant! Today we had the sushi side. Well worth the drive to Mililani!! read more

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Friendly atmosphere, customer service is on point. The sushi is fresh. The food is delicious. Perfectly cooked. read more

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This restaurant has the best sashimi and I mean Da Best! The environment is fun, warm, and friendly too. If you ever come here, make sure you sit at the bbq section. You will for sure be dancing to the music and having a good o time. chaaaaaawhooooooo! The staff are awesome. Lyn and Margarie are filled with love for their customers. Their not just staff to me, but now I consider them my good friends. This is for sure my favorite spot for weekly date night with my husband. read more

Good hibachi and very good sushi. I love the specials and so does my wife. Decent drinks but it's a bit expensive for drinks. Otherwise I say 4 out of 5 stars and a solid place for birthday dinners with family and friends. read more

Our new sushi spot! Everything was delicious. They have an extensive drink list. Service was amazing! We went at 500pm on a Wednesday, super chill at that time. read more

It was a really nice experience The only problem I had was they were playing club music a little too loud with children around, Other than that I really loved it! read more

We needed a quick bite and quick grocery run. We had been wanting to try Sakura but honestly forget about it-out if sight. However this was the perfect opportunity. Its huge and the vibe was fun. Lots of laughter at the teppenyaki area and couples sharing sushi in the dining room side. We got a crab salad, trio sushi and tempura. We fell in love with the salad and I cant believe the sushi and sashimi was this cheap. Beautifully plated and fresh. Great value!!! The tempura was okay. Little heavy on the batter, but still crispy, and slightly oily. Not bad though. All I can say is We will be regulars moving forward! read more

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Food was excellent service was amazing, now our drinks were another story. After I told them it had no alcohol in it my second drink was much better. The restaurant was crowded for an Easter Sunday. We will visit again prior to leaving. read more

The service is good if you want a tenpanyaki. Prices are definitely worth it for the good the only thing is I was disappointed that fountain drinks were not free refills. The ambience is a little dimmer than normal but can't say it's a romantic place it really isn't. It's not quiet but it's not loud either. The floor is a little sticky I'm assuming it's the solution they use to clean. read more

First time visitor last night and everything was phenomenal! The sushi all tasted fresh and had great flavors. The environment was loud with the chefs at the hibachi putting on a show and family members having a great time but after not being able to sit in a restaurant for a few months it gave a little sense of "normalcy". I got a lychee martini -and soon remembered that I didn't like vodka but the lychee flavor was strong and the vodka was masked well. The bill came out to $80 with two drinks and a few rolls which for the quality of the food was not bad at all. Will definitely be coming here again! read more

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Just finished an awesome takeout meal from Sakura. During this lockdown, we try to eat from local eateries in our community. The other day when I went to Safeway, I noticed Sakura's man made takeout sign and told my husband that we should eat there on Friday. We try to cook at home but treat ourselves to one night of takeout. I love the ease of ordering online, paying and getting texts when the food is ready for pickup. And not to mention the food was so good! So much food for less than $20/person. Everything was packed neatly and food was still hot when we sat down to eat. Will we be back? Oh yes. Maybe for some sushi! Note: remember to tip during, even if it's for takeout. read more

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Came by to have lunch with my mom, and I've had their food in the past, but I've never actually sat down in the restaurant. The environment of the restaurant was nice there were a couple of tables full with other customers but it wasn't too loud. We got the fried calamari and the age tofu as appetizers. Both were really yummy, and they came out pretty fast. I ordered the spicy ahi bowl and vegetable tempura , while my mom got their lunch bento with chicken katsu. Overall food was really good and they had good customer service. read more

We had such a great time here for lunch a few weeks back! Not only was the food delicious but the service was fantastic. Our waiters took such great care of us, pushed in our chairs when our short selves couldn't reach the table, gave my daughter training chopsticks when she struggled with hers, and were SO nice and helpful in many small ways. Someone posted a picture of them recently but looks like we got one of them in our photo from the day! Thank you for the laughs! read more

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I was just confused by the food I didn't know if I was supposed to be at a Japanese restaurant or some other Asia restaurant food was ok the service was good but the prices were expensive for the portions received read more

My second time back. Lunch with my sister. 9 months since when I ate there for the first time. There are a lot of options for sushi and combo meals. They feature "Bentos". That offers miso soup, salad and rice. I had chicken Katsu and shrimp and veggie tempura. My sister had the same tempura and Saba fish. I enjoyed every bite. read more

Hubby and I went for lunch. It was delicious and everything was seasoned well. We order the hand rolls, which didn't know it was so big. He ordered a special roll and I got the lunch pick three rolls. Everything was beautiful and it wasn't filled with rice the way I like it. Some places just have too much rice just to fill you up and less filling. Not this place! Come for lunch !!! Come early less busy! Server was kind and fast. The only thing I would say is the spicy isn't spicying. It's needs more of a kick in the spicy area. Other then that everything is delicious. read more

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This is the place to go when your looking for good food, good fun, and good vibes. The service is always on point. Every chef has his own unique tricks and interaction with the guests. Every time I come , I have a different cook with different entertainment. I always enjoy myself while dining here. read more

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Sakura was recommended to us by a local friend and I have to say the reviews kind of scared me but I was willing to try. My husband and I wanted to check this place out and decided coming here for our anniversary was the perfect opportunity. They don't take reservations for just 2 but we came here on a Friday night around 7 and were sat immediately. The host was friendly and asked us if we wanted a regular table or hibachi. We were sat with 2 other groups at the hibachi table and our chef came shortly after we put in our orders. The chef came with his boom box blasting some good music and he was ready to put on a show. From him squirting shots in everybody's mouth to having us catch broccoli with our mouths while he threw it at us and all the jokes in between this was the type of show I've come to love when getting hibachi. This place was packed and I can see why. For dinner my husband and I ordered some margaritas, a sushi roll to share and the dinner for 2 hibachi course that came with chicken, shrimp, lobster, steak, fried rice and noodles. We had upgraded our steak to filet mignon and it was so worth it. The dinner was cooked perfectly and prices were not bad at all. Back in November we had gotten hibachi downtown and it was way more expensive and not even half as good. Coming here for our anniversary was a great idea- the vibes were chill and we had a great time and the food was ono. read more

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I was in a restaurant mood all weekend so we ended our Sunday with dinner at Sakura! I've been meaning to check out this spot for a long while now. The last time I was in here was when it was Sizzlers! We requested to sit at the hibachi area. They also have regular tables or a sushi bar area. They said it would be a 30min wait but it honestly didn't seem that long, which was surprising because they were really busy! Once they called our phone, we walked in right away and a guy escorted us to our seats. Timing was impeccable. The same guy came and got our drink orders, came back and we immediately ordered our food. Hubby and I shared the VIP for 2, we got a kids sushi bento and chicken. There was more than enough food left on my plate to take home. The chef came out with his cart and did all kinds of fancy tricks. My oldest son was so fascinated and had commented that he wanted to work here as his first job. Needless to say, we all had a great time. It reminds me of Kobe steak house but closer to home! The only blah part was the lava flow. Not the best one I've had. I ought to try a different drink like sake next time. Hubby had commented that the strawberry mochi dessert must've been made of scratch because it was super delicious. read more

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Absolutely loved!!!! Hubby & I came here for date night--holiday weekend but still got seated right away at the hibachi table. We enjoyed some drinks while we looked over the menu since they had sooo many choices. We ended up ordering the oyster shooters, super volcano roll & the Hibachi VIP dinner for two. While waiting for the chef, we munched on the complimentary salad and miso soup. The oyster shooters were so good and even had some sake in it too! The super volcano was tasty and came with a really nice portion to share. The hibachi was the main reason we came and I'm so glad we did! Chef was super high energy and so fun to watch. The kids near us enjoyed the show just as much as the adults :D food was even better! Definitely recommend the combo as it came with everything: Lobster, Steak, Shrimp, Chicken, grilled veggies, fried egg noodles and fried rice--all cooked with the yummy garlic butter. The meats even had a little teriyaki for some flavor. They gave us the ono yum yum sauce and one in sesame ginger too. Portions were huge and we had plenty to take home for leftovers. I absolutely recommend this spot. I will for sure bring friends and family back here but would highly recommend a reservation in advance for a bigger party. Already thinking about the leftovers I'll have for lunch tomorrow :) read more

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Thebfood was good but the waiting service was bad. We waited over 30 minutes for anyone to come and check on us

Never disappointed when coming here! Friendly greeting for walk in dining. Service was quick and food delicious! Environment is fun with ability to have dinner conversations read more

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We were looking for a convenient lunch location and Sakura was suggested by a friend. 4 of us went there, 3 having never been. We were seated right away and waited on promptly. We ordered some appetizers and they were delivered very expeditiously, to our pleasant surprise. All were very good, the pork gyoza and shrimp tempura were the stand outs for me. On the main course, I opted for the meat lovers, with steak, filet mignon, & chicken. That came with noodles and friend rice, it was an abundance of food that even shared left us needing to take leftovers home. Others at the table had sushi and loved it, very fresh and impressive with the portions. The miso soup was also very good and I think the only draw back I had was a personal one, I found the salad dressing to be way too tart. This place was a great stop for lunch and will be back for sure! read more

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