Fun!! I haven't had hibachi in probably over 15 years, so I was excited to experience it again. I came here with a group of friends for a birthday and they pulled out all the stops -- onion tower, fire explosion, shrimp catch game. The classics. If you're like me and hadn't had the hibachi experience in quite some time, I recommend putting it on your 2026 bucket list. It's just a good time. And Sakura is a great place for it! The inside is really cute and fairly spacious. Our chef was super nice and interactive with our table which really adds to the experience. With the hibachi meal you get miso soup, a salad, fried rice, noodles, and meat of choice. I went with the steak but I think in the future I'll do the shrimp because it was really good! The serving sizes are HUGE - come hungry! I will definitely be back! read more

Went with a party of 7. It was a fun experience with sake squirted into our mouths, food morsels flipped etc. Chef was great with the kids. Food was good and they figured out how to best serve one person in our party who has to be gluten free, and 3 pescatarians. Plenty of food. We'd go back. read more

Hosted my birthday dinner at Sakura with 7 friends and it was such a fun experience! Our group was the perfect size for the hibachi table. It was interactive with the chef having everyone catch broccoli in their mouths and doing the fire show with a fun twist (see video). It was the first time most of us had done something like this since we were kids. The meal came with miso soup, salad, fried rice, noodles, and your choice of protein. I got the shrimp which was tasty and the serving sizes were huge, we all left with leftovers. The only downside was feeling a bit rushed on a Saturday night since they had tables waiting, so we had to wrap up pretty quickly. Despite that, it was a memorable birthday celebration and I'd go back for another special event! read more

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Wonderful staff, very good food and entertainment value to boot! Highly recommended. Next time, I am determined to catch the broccoli... you'll see. read more

*5/5 stars* I literally just devoured the Shrimp Kung Pao at Sakura Teppanyaki & Sushi and quite honestly I'm still reeling from the flavor bomb! I opted for an extra spicy kick and boy, did it deliver. The portions are huge and the shrimp was cooked to perfection, the sauce had just the right balance of sweet, savory, and heat. I ordered a bowl of miso soup, which was rich and comforting. So delicious! Tonight was a bit slower, maybe because it was Thursday, but this site is usually busy! They have a lot of tables the ambiance and lighting makes it for the perfect date night experience. Service was top-notch too! This is my second time here and I can't wait to come back and try some of their other options. Highly recommend! read more

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Chef put on a great show for the kids. Food was excellent. Good drinks too. Reservation suggested for weekend.

To celebrate our wedding anniversary, we wanted to go to a teppanyaki restaurant. By walking around Diversey, we discovered Sakura Teppanyaki & Sushi. So glad we did! Chef Jun cooked our food using the teppanyaki style stove. I ordered the red snapper. The meal came with sautéed vegetables, vegetarian fried rice, miso soup, a side salad, a good portion of noodles cooked in soy sauce. The red snapper filet looked large. It took time for Chef Jun to cook it. The food tasted divine. It surprised me to see the restaurant using large sized shrimp. They tasted delicious. The red snapper had a juiciness to it. The portions took the whole experience to another level. Joseph ordered the steak and chicken teppanyaki. He said he liked the portions. Going to Sakura Teppanyaki brought back nice experiences of us living in Hawaii. We created new memories by coming to this place. This will not be our first time coming here. I liked the ambiance here. I felt relaxed and not rushed. The prices looked a little steep. However, the food, servers, and chef all made it worthwhile. Come to Sakura to celebrate your wins, and life milestones. read more

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Great service and seriously generous portions of all the food items. The hibachi chef was very interactive and cooked everything beautifully (meats were always medium rare per our request). Aside from the grill items, we also ordered rolls and sashimi, both of which were very good. The salmon sashimi in particular was my favorite! read more

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The presentation is great. They have fog and everything. The sushi was okay but I think they are more of hibachi place than a sushi place. They have a lot of verity of food. read more

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This restaurant maintains a consistently bustling atmosphere whenever I pass by, so I'd strongly advise making reservations before your visit. Last Sunday, I arrived shortly after opening and was very lucky to get a seat. I ordered fried calamari, a sushi roll, and House Lemonade. The impressive portion sizes, featuring with a crispy golden exterior that gave way to remarkably fresh, plump squid meat. Each bite offered the perfect textural contrast between the satisfying crunch and the succulent calamari. I highly recommend the fried calamari! I will continue to order it next time I come! read more

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We recently hosted my kiddo's birthday lunch here and it was a great experience. Hosting 20 children under the age of 8 is ambitious at teppanyaki, however the restaurant was very patient and willing to work with us while we ordered for each kid, etc. There are only 2 teppanyaki chefs at lunch time so we started with one table of 22 and then moved on to the other table (with mostly parents and older siblings) so note if you go there at lunch time, with a large group. The ambience was lively and the space is large enough to feel not crowded. During the party, a handful of tables got filled for lunch goers but it felt like we had plenty of space still. The food was great, the kids who love noodles and chicken loved it, the kids who didn't like it were happy with bowls of rice that the restaurant was able to bring out quickly upon ask. It really was lunch and a show- the kids loved the fire, the egg trick, and the water (kiddy sake) that was sprayed at them. My kiddo felt so special and his friends and their parents had a blast. They have already asked to go back so this really was a 5 star experience! read more

This is my favorite restaurant in the city. Reasonable prices, usually there's not a wait, fast service, fun hibachi, and the quality sushi matches the price which is rare in the city. Very nice staff and they have free parking. read more

Such good quality and food portions for the price. Good options and better tasting food than some higher priced places. Very fun chefs as well. read more

beautiful place!!! really good vibes and the food is great !! 10/10 recommend thank you for making my mans bday special

Popped in on a Friday night and was seated right away. They do take reservations on Yelp. There are 4-5 hibachi tables and then regular seating. The sushi sampler and crab ragoon were good, nothing out of the world. Lychee martini was just ok, it wasn't very sweet but very strong and wasn't sure what other liquor was put in there but it was just ok. Hibachi plate comes with salad soap to start, pick your protein, I did garlic shrimp and scallops, and fried rice, veggies, and noodles. Salad was not great, most of my lettuce was brown-spoiled. The soup was just okay. Garlic shrimp said it had a sauce on it but it was like a thick garlic paste ontop, it was ok. Scallops were good and had a nice sear, not overcooked. Veg was cooked well. Noodles were a bit bland and overcooked. Rice was just ok as well, not a lot of flavor. Service started strong but took a long time to refill our drinks. Hibachi chef was fun and entertaining! read more

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I'm a big fan of Teppanyaki and bookmarked Sakura while passing by in town. The pyrotechnics caught my eye. What more appealing the fresh cooked food made in front of you with a bit of a show. You get to experience the aromatics of each ingredient prepared with precision and a bit of acrobatics. From the second you enter the door it was a Joy to dine here, friendly hostess and great staff. Nice modern dining area with pretty art like a cherry blossom murals. They have their teppanyaki side with I think 6 hibachis, a standard dining side for sushi, and a full bar. Food was tasty and delicious. I had steak and chicken and she had red snapper. Perfectly cooked by our chef. Entertaining performance with fire, sake and smiles all around. read more

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Their fish is truly amazing. There are a lot of options for sushi in Chicago but it's rare to find such fresh and delicious takeout. The rolls I get may be a dollar more than other places, but it's worth it and absolutely delicious. read more

Came here for their AYCE sushi deal on a Sunday lunch and it was an excellent deal. Very good price for AYCE - and the quality of sushi was good! The ginger they offer is excellent and wasabi tastes real (without the artificial flavor you get from cheaper wasabi). Warning: some of their rolls are very huge - keep that in mind if you go with their AYCE option. We had most of the rolls they offered and they were all very tasty and the fish was of good quality. In the rolls, there was a good mix of fish and rice - they were not clearly stuffing the rolls with rice. The seaweed salad was also very excellent! Everyone was very nice - we stayed in the restaurant for a while after paying out bill (it was pretty empty) and they still checked to fill water as needed. The restaurant also played some excellent pop beats in the background - mixed with both throwback and current hits. read more

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Came with my family for a birthday party and had a great time. Food was yummy and the experience was so much fun! read more

My boyfriend put me on to this hidden gym for some great hibachi. Our server was amazing and engaging. He told jokes, he made us feel great about the entire experience. The food was great! Since I'm a big back, I ordered the 3 combo - steak, chicken, and garlic shrimp. The garlic shrimp was not what I expected but it was still good. I will in the future order just the shrimp. The star of the show was my shrimp tempura rolls. Aahhhh I've been dreaming about them ever since. We will be back soon! read more

On Valentines day, we had a reservation for 7. They over booked, and then had horrible customer service. They told us ten minutes, and they took maybe 50. When we asked what hibachi table would be ours, they said another 10 minutes but the people at the table that would be ours had not even got the main dish yet. I'm so upset, and they clearly had no idea how to serve people. They need to learn how to do their job. read more

Took my partner here for valentine's day, it was both our first time doing something w a partner for valentine's day and I'm so glad I picked this place for it. The food was amazing, the staff were super nice, the chef was incredibly skilled, and the vibes were overall really cool. They even had a labradorite countertop at the bar which was something I'd only ever dreamed of seeing since I was 15! I also rlly liked how a minimum tip was automatically included in the bill along w a section for additional gratuity. Overall awesome experience, would definitely visit again! read more

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My roommate and I came in for the sushi. We first ordered crab rangoons which were delicious and crispy and also the grilled shrimp (which have egg on top). I personally don't love slightly runny eggs but they were still very good. We also had martinis which were strong. We then ordered the following: * Alaska roll * Sweet potato roll * Tropical mango roll * Tiger roll * Godzilla roll * Volcano roll The sushi was delicious. As you can tell in the picture, some were huge. My roommate and I both agreed that we loved the Godzilla roll, and then I also loved the sweet potato roll and she loved the volcano roll. Service was good and the ambiance of the place was cute. read more

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We stopped in for dinner on Saturday and were seated immediately. The service was great, very attentive server and drinks were never empty. The restaurant was clean and had a great vibe. We got the crab rangoon, miso soup, chicken hibachi fried rice, and beef hibachi fried rice - the food was delicious and very large portions for a great price. Highly recommend this restaurant, they also have an amazing yumyum sauce! read more

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Sakura is great! We've been celebrating birthdays here for over 15 years! The service is always friendly, and the performance while they make your food is fun! read more

Ok, I've been going for years since it's so close by. This place is really great. I could go into a long detailed review but I have ADHD and I'm already thinking about sex I'm going to be having with a big freak I know tomorrow. This restaurant is fantastic food wise, service wise, and vibe wise. YOU GO NOW!! read more

Great service. The food was great and the portions were enormous, leftovers to die for! The ambience was nice. We got there at 9pm, but they were very accommodating. read more

Love this place! Great hibachi experience! This is my 3rd time coming here. Would def recommend!

For an AYCE sushi deal this place isn't that bad! Especially considering the more popular options typically have astronomical wait times. This place only provides an all you can eat deal for lunch but it's very affordable (usually about 30 dollars post tax and tip) and the service is extremely fast. Now the fish quality of course won't match the more premium all you can eat places in the city. One noticeable difference is the salmon and tuna nigiri, at more premium places the fish is much fattier and larger--a sort of melt in your mouth experience that you don't really get here. But if you're in a crunch--this will definitely do just as fine. Some of my favorite rolls here are their mango rolls, they have a nice mix of savory and sweet with the mango sauce they drizzle on top of their rolls. Great unique mix of appetizers as well. Would be interested to try their habachi here as well! read more

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Food and service were great. We went not too long after the restaurant opened on a Saturday, so it was quiet. We started with the miso soup that was super flavorful. We ordered the edamame, dumplings and crab rangoons. They were delicious. My friend ordered the bento box with steak and raved about the tenderness of the steak. She liked her food. And the kids really liked their king crab and California rolls. The kung pao chicken was great. We finished lunch with mochi. A nice decision for a light and not too sweet dessert. I would highly recommend this restaurant and will be back with family. read more

Everyone is so kind and accommodating! The restaurant vibe/decor was very cute and welcoming. The chef was so skilled in their cooking and really fun to watch! Would totally go back. read more

Had a blast at the hibachi table with a group of 4 that included kids! They have a kids menu which was great and still was essentially the same amount if food as the adult portions. I tried the salmon which came with 2 filets. It was great and there was plenty to take home for leftovers. The service was great and the kiddos loved the show! read more

I've only gotten their three sushi roll lunch special here and really enjoyed it. I do plan on coming back here for their Teppanyaki. I rarely order delivery, and when I mean rarely, this might be my first. The sushi arrived very fast and tasted fresh. I ordered their rainbow, tuna, and salmon and they were all tasty. The rainbow being my favorite of course. The special came with miso soup which also tasted good. This lunch special is very filling and worth every penny. I can't wait to return to dine in. read more

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We got sushi here and the selection is huge, they have the classic rolls and also a bunch of specialty rolls. May favorirecommend the Fire Agate which has lobster and is topped with scallop and spicy mayo. That was my favorite roll we tried. They also have ramen, Teppanyaki, noodles and other Asian dishes. The service was kind of slow so that is my only feedback but overall was pleased with the experience. read more

First time eating at this restaurant. I order Shrimp Teppanyaki (hibachi) and a Volcano Roll. I was with 2 friends who order hibachi as well.. The cook was kind of lazy, came over gave us saki right away... started a huge flame where i thought i lost my eye brows and the volcano thing was boring.. i am use to theatrics at Hibachi, the experience was lack luster.. The Volcano Roll was amazing and the food was good.. was not worth the $100 i spent on food for myself. Bill total was $250 with tip included on a party of 3.. Definitely won't be recommending or coming here again. They need to do better! Didn't take any photos because i wasn't impressed by the presentation either! read more

Food was good, service was good but as older adults one has to be very careful with the salt intake. The chef was nice and cooked on the Hibachi. Ambiance was ok . read more

Make sure you make a reservation if you are coming in the evening over the weekend. This place gets really busy. Good value for money. Portions are very generous and on top of the teppanyaki grills, they have a wide variety of sushi as well. Not the place for a romantic night out as it can get very noisy. Due to the large crowd, I do feel like they really rush you through your meal. I wasn't even finished eating and they were trying to clear my plate. Nevertheless you won't leave this place hungry and it's one of the few decent teppanyaki places in Lincoln Park. read more

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Called on Christmas Eve and asked if we needed a reservation for 3 people at 5pm. We were told just to come in. We arrived at 455pm to a completely empty restaurant. We were seated and immediately asked to sit against the wall at the corner of the table. We politely asked why and since we were the first ones in the place why would we be shoved into the corner. We were told "fine" just sit there but you might get asked to move later. I took my daughter to the restroom and come back to see my wife was moved to the corner and there were 5 people and 2 children one in a carrier. It would not have been so bad but the carrier had a better seat than we did. The restaurant was ok with this so we got up and walked out. We felt so disrespected during the entire process. If this was a cheap burger joint it might have okay but .. it is not. read more

Absolutely love this place! For both sushi and Habachi!! My partner got the calamari and filet mignon which was a very generous amount of meat. I opted for the shrimp and scallops, not as generous portion haha. We went for lunch. So it was just us at the table! Felt very different not sharing the table with 6 other strangers haha. Our chef was so nice and charismatic! Our server was also super nice. read more

Amazing food, great service. I have gone here for multiple birthdays and look forward to it every year.