Recently moved to the area and decided to try this place. We have since been back twice, and have absolutely loved each visit. The food is delicious and fresh a the chefs are always very entertaining and provide a nice Experience. Servers have also been great. No complaints! read more

We have been coming here for over five years, and this has been a place our family has supported and enjoyed for a long time. We've had company parties, business lunches, family birthdays, and many gatherings here over the years. Because of that, our most recent experience was especially disappointing. We completely understand that prices have increased. We don't mind paying more when the quality of the food is there. Unfortunately, this time the steak quality was extremely disappointing. Several of us ordered filet mignon, and the meat was incredibly chewy and tough. My kids immediately complained that they could barely enjoy their steaks, and my husband had the same issue. For a steakhouse, this is extremely disappointing. Filet mignon is supposed to be one of the more tender cuts, so having it come out this chewy was very frustrating. What made it even more disappointing was that we brought the entire family out expecting to have a nice meal together, and a big part of the meal was simply not enjoyable. When you're paying higher prices for a steak dinner, you expect the quality of the meat to be worth it. Unfortunately, this visit left us feeling like we spent a lot of money on steaks that we could barely enjoy. I was fortunate enough to order the lobster, shrimp, and scallops, and those were actually very good and cooked perfectly. So our disappointment was specifically with the steak quality. I did speak with the manager while we were there and explained our concerns. They told me they would look into it, and I appreciate them taking the time to listen. However, after being loyal customers for more than five years, it was really upsetting to see such a noticeable decline in the quality of the steaks. We have always recommended this place and have continued coming back because of our past experiences. But if the steak quality continues like this, it will be difficult to justify returning, especially with the higher prices. I truly hope management addresses the quality of the steaks because this was one of the most disappointing meals we've had here in the five years we've been coming. read more

We came here for a family birthday celebration because that's what the birthday person chose, lol. We were a party of seven, and it was fairly busy for a Tuesday night. FOOD: The menu is pretty straightforward. You order your entrée, and you can get a single protein or a combination of proteins. Choices include chicken, beef, tofu, shrimp, or salmon. Everything comes with an appetizer choice of mushrooms or chicken livers, and then you have a choice of steamed white rice or fried rice, and your meal is also accompanied by a miso soup and a salad with a ginger dressing. You are also given two different sauces to dip your food in, should you so desire: one is a ginger sauce, and the other is a special sauce - that's what they call it - and I'm not really sure what's in it, but it's kind of like an Asian inspired thousand island sauce is the best way to describe it. SERVICE: Our server, Rose, was the bees' knees!!! Our chef was great too & I don't know his name, but he was a little less lively than others, but I think that's because we were a bunch of adults only lol. AMBIANCE: All in all, everything was great, and our party enjoyed their meals. I personally thought everything kind of tasted the same. Not a place I would frequent, and it is kind of expensive, but you do get a lot for what you pay for, and it is definitely a fun place to go to for a celebratory occasion. Keep in mind the tables are in a U shape, so it's really hard to be present with your entire party, and whatever side you're on, you feel like you're on your own little island, which is a little disappointing for a birthday celebration, but we still had fun and made it work the best we could. The restaurant was clean, but you felt like you're going back in time. The ambience was casual yet very lively and fun. 3/1/26 read more

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The best sushi I've had in a while. Luckily we arrived before they closed. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and attentive. The food was amazing. We ordered off of the special menu. We ordered the Alaska salmon roll and the black snapper sushi. The black snapper sushi was a little salty but had great flavor. The Alaskan salmon was delicious and filling. The ambiance was nice. The restaurant was huge. They not only offered sushi but they had hibachi as well. The customers having hibachi seem to be having a great time. It was a great experience. I will be back soon. read more

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It has been forever since I've been to a hibachi restaurant and it was the perfect opportunity to celebrate my friend's birthday. I got the classic steak and chicken with fried rice. From a food standpoint, it was just ok. Nothing crazy to write home about but you get a hefty portion and a fun show. I like how you get to choose hibachi chicken livers as an appetizer as they were amazing with yum yum sauce. Good fun celebration spot if you're looking for dinner and a show. Entrees: Steak and Chicken read more

Sakura - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Teppanyaki dinner at Sakura is like a meal with a show. It's been over a decade since I last ate at Sakura Tyson's, and it is just as I remembered it. The front of the restaurant is mostly for the sushi diners, and there is a giant bar. Whereas the back of the restaurant is where the hibachi tables are located. Prepare to be entertaining by trained chefs if you opt for the hibachi dinner. I opted for the steak and shrimp combo, with the fried rice and a side of chicken liver. The dinner lasted about an hour and it was pretty filling. We had gotten there before 5 pm on a Saturday evening, and no reservation was necessary. If you get there later, maybe reservations would be helpful. Overall, the dinner experience was pretty good read more

Sakura - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

I've been going to this place since the month it opened. If anybody truly knows this place I could confidently tell you it's me. The Food has been consistently amazing for over 18+ years. I've eaten this food every so often and can confidently tell you if you want a gateway to Hibachi, this is the place. It's been the same for over 18 years even the decor on the inside is second to none in this area. I've grown up with both sides of the restaurants: Sushi Side is amazing, with amazing sushi chefs and sushi server. Hibachi is classic, and there is no better teppanyaki than Sakura's Chefs. Better than any other teppanyaki place in the DMV. read more

I stopped bu Sakura on the way back from Dulles. Restaurant was very spacious inside and staff was friendly. Service was fast. My husband and I ordered a few sushi rolls to share and an order of the seared salmon belly. Unfortunately every one of the rolls fell apart as soon as we grabbed a piece. The dragon roll looked like a "dragon" so my husband thought it was neat. Taste wise that would be our favorite. The other rolls we ordered ok. The seared salmon belly wasn't as warm as I'd like it to be but was still delicious. We heard a lot of noise coming from the hibachi area which sounded fun so keep in mind if you're looking for something more romantic. Overall a good place for some quick sushi was reasonable prices. read more

Sakura - Dragon roll - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

We always have a good time dinking at Sakura. The ambience, food and the servers all are great. We always end up eating a lot and need boxed in the end but we also always enjoy it. Thanks read more

This is for the Fair Lakes location not sure why it's not showing up here but it's very much open and I'm Told it's the better of the 2 locations. Bright and loud and celebratory. Food is fresh and tasty. Chefs are amusing and well trained. Not inexpensive, but they do have a lunch service for less. read more

Sakura - Menu prices haven't changed too much - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Today was our first visit and we are pretty please! The food was great and service was even better! Our chef was fun and interactive! It was a great time and would highly recommend! read more

Always a fun experience! Food is always so tasty. Always nice friendly service. Great decorations each table can fit up to 10 patrons. Only issue is that it's hot in here but what do you expect it's hibachi! read more

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Came here with a group of 7 to celebrate a birthday on a Friday night! We made reservations before and we're seated quickly after or reserved time. We were sat at an area with 2 other guests. Our server was very attentive and friendly. She was more than willing to talk about their gluten free accommodations to make sure my allergy needs were met. Throughout the service the chef would give me my food and remind me they were GF every time, without prompting. The salad dressing was not gluten free, but they brought out my salad separate with yum yum sauce as an alternative. The gluten free food was cooked first to make sure there wasn't any soy sauce. I had a great time and felt very safe with an allergy here. Cannot recommend enough :) read more

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I haven't been to a hibachi restaurant in yearrsss and Sakura was a good reintroduction. We came during their lunch hours and started off with drinks. For my drink, I had the Fujiyama, which was the good amount of flavor and alcohol. My rating of the drink was a 10 out of 10. We then got seated and our cook/waiter was perfect! He was engaging, funny, skilled, and quick. I had the house salad with fried rice, medium steak, and shrimp. Their yellow sauce and ginger sauce, added so much yumminess to these dishes. Overall, this was a good experience. read more

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4.5 stars. We hosted my daughter's birthday at Sakura this weekend and our Chef Tako Bell made the experience truly memorable and the staff was incredibly patient and accommodating with our rambunctious group of 9-11 year olds. I was concerned that the girls would be bored having lunch together without any interactive activities, but Tako had them giggling non-stop and it turned out to be a super fun event. Highly recommend if you are looking for a lively meal with friends, family, adults or kids. read more

We came to Sakura to celebrate a birthday. We called the restaurant to make a reservation about a week in advance; they had full availability for Friday evening. There's free parking but it was pretty packed when we pulled in around 6pm - it's a busy shopping outlet. It's also accessible from Greensboro metro. When we arrived at the restaurant for dinner and checked in, our table was ready, but they wanted the whole party to be there before seating us. It's actually quite a large restaurant. There's a few tables in the front which are for the sushi diners. They had a bunch of hibachi tables in the back - too many to count - but most of the tables were full by 7:30pm. As we got seated, the staff were kind to advise which seats to avoid based on where the smoke would travel from the grill. The menus and chairs were a little sticky. Drink service was okay. Drink orders were fulfilled quickly after initial ordering, but we had to flag someone down for refills - they were not attentive in this regard. The hibachi skills of our chef were average. He did the basic tricks - drawing a happy face on the grill and lighting it on fire, twirling the utensils, spinning and tossing the egg, building the onion volcano, and tossing the shrimp into your mouth - there were no showstoppers or extra pizazz. His tosses for the shrimp were also not very good - it was like he wasn't even trying to get it to land in your mouth. I did mention that we were celebrating a birthday, and the chef led a round of singing "Happy birthday" to the birthday girl for the onion volcano. The food was mediocre. The hibachi entrees come with shoyu onion soup, Sakura salad, assorted veggies, and steamed or white rice. You also get your choice of sautéed mushrooms, chicken livers, or flambéed shrimp. The Sakura salad dressing was quite unappealing to look at - the dressing was orange and chunky on top and liquidy on the bottom. The fried rice is typically my favorite part of a hibachi dinner. The fried rice here is not it... the rice was hard and dry and lacking in flavor. Fortunately, they do have soy sauce on the table as well as personal dishes of yum yum sauce and a ginger sauce to up the flavor. For the rice and veggies, our chef was light-handed on the seasonings. Portion sizes were good; there were plenty of veggies (mushrooms, onions, red peppers, zucchini, carrots, bean sprouts) and a hearty serving of rice, so if you're not a big eater, anticipate leftovers. For my entree, I ordered the scallops. They had nice cuts of meat and I received 10 scallops. I was able to sample the ribeye and filet mignon entrees. Both were requested at medium rare. The ribeye was cooked to the requested temperature, and was nice and tender; the filet mignon was a bit over, which was disappointing for being filet mignon. Shortly after the chef finished cooking everything and we finally had a full plate of food, to-go boxes and the check were promptly brought out... it felt very rushed, and we had only been seated for about an hour and 15 minutes. We weren't offered a chance to peruse the dessert menu. After being presented with the check, we asked the waiter if the restaurant did anything for birthdays. He quickly brought out a complimentary cupcake and candle for the birthday girl, and the waiter helped to lead another round of singing "Happy birthday" with the table. While they weren't explicitly shepherding us out the door, there was no "whenever you're ready" vibe. If they want you to adhere to a specific dining time limit, they should state that on their menu, on their website, and when making a reservation. I felt like I didn't get a chance to enjoy the food - they want you to watch the cooking show and be gone. All staff members were kind and courteous, but the whole hibachi experience overall was a bit lackluster. read more

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This place is huge to start. We went on a Saturday night of a holiday weekend and the place was hopping! Lots of large groups and what also seemed many groups celebrating various occasions. We shared a table with a large group that was celebrating a birthday. Our server was helpful in getting our drinks and orders straight and we were brought our salads and soup shortly after. The soup and salad were mediocre. The salad was clean however my iceberg lettuce had quite a pool of water at the bottom of the bowl so eating off the top was about all I could consume. The soup was brown and salty. Not much else I could say about it. The hibachi chef was decent. He made sure that we didn't have cross contamination with my partner's shrimp allergy. They were careful when cleaning the griddle and cooked his food before preparing any of the shrimp. This made the group getting their shellfish later in the meal that usual; however, he was careful to make sure that none of his food would be in contact with shrimp which is also why their rating is a 4 rather than a 3. This place is huge! It's clear that they know how to get people in, feed them, entertain them and get them out. We had an enjoyable evening. I'd say of all of the hibachi places in the NOVA area this was my best experience. The food isn't fantastic. I had the filet cooked medium and it was much closer to well done. The cuts of meat looked of higher quality that other hibachi places I've been to; however, it was definitely overcooked. They do offer generous portions of fried rice and vegetables. The chicken livers were a nice surprise. Cooked perfectly and not overdone. The staff were all pleasant, attentive and helpful. It's an entertaining evening for some good people watching. In terms of fantastic food, I'd say, not so much. They do also have a large dining room and bar when you walk in if you're not looking for hibachi. This is definitely not your authentic Japanese food joint however if you're going for hibachi around here you probably already know this, read more

Portions are huge! I went with my coworkers for dinner and we had a very good experience with the Teppan experience. Servers were very attentive, and cocktails were good. I would come here again! I took off one star because when we got our check, the 18% gratuity was already included. After we paid, the receipt had the line to tip again. It's not cool to do that, and if you're drunk enough, you'll tip again because you forgot. read more

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Came here for my younger brother's birthday dinner and Sakura didn't disappoint. I called earlier in the week to make a reservation for Sunday evening and as we arrived we were seated right away. If you're planning on coming on the weekend definitely call to make a reservation because they were super packed. Service was quick and the chef was super friendly. I definitely recommend ordering the ribeye, it literally melted in your mouth. They also provide a complimentary birthday dessert. Never had a bad experience her! read more

Sakura - Ribeye/Shrimp Combo - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

This was my first time coming to Sakura Japanese Steakhouse restaurant in Tysons Virginia. Let me just say that this restaurant is beyond amazing. When I walked in the associates were so nice and I was seated right away with no wait. I did not go to the Hibachi table where they cook the food in front of you but it doesn't matter to me as the service was amazing show or no show. The food however was fantastic, I got the teriyaki chicken with fried rice on the side. I also got the 2 small sides of the famous soup and the salad that comes with it. Both side dishes were so delicious it brought back memories from my childhood. The teriyaki chicken was mouth watering delicious as I ate it. The best chicken I've ever eaten in years. The restaurant itself has such a fun and relaxing atmosphere, I love the center art peace on the ceiling in the main foyer/dining room. Overall, the service was amazing, my waitress made sure I was taken care of and she was quick to fulfill my food and drink order. That's true hospitality right there. Sakura Tysons VA gets 5/5 stars, Fantastic job. I recommend coming here for lunch or dinner, I will definitely return. read more

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We went for their hibachi. It was a lot of fun and the food tasted okay. However, the shrimp, the chicken and the Filomenia are all overcooked. But we had fun. The atmosphere was great. read more

We love coming here with family and friends for a delicious meal and fun experience. And who doesn't love yum yum sauce! Duya our waitress and Hung (?) our chef were great ! read more

Sakura - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Always a good experience here. Fast service and great portions. One of my favorite places to get lunch in the area!

Fun place to come with family. I feel like it's gotten a little pricey over the years but I still like the consistency of this location when it comes to food and service. read more

Great ambience and the chef was wonderful. Food was very good, not the best hibachi I have had but very good none the less. We went when it wasn't very crowded so the service was fast and friendly, but I think our server may have been new to the game. Sushi was okay, but recommend going for the hibachi alone! read more

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Good place to go with a group. We've had pretty good experiences here before. Last week we had Peter as the chef. I got up to go to the bathroom and wasn't there when he showed up our table and said it was confusing to figure out what each of us 6 had chosen. What!! Really? I tried to explain that I was in the bathroom but he was not happy about it. Whatever. The food is always the same, same show so it was still good for 3 of the 6 of us who had never been there before. read more

Always amazing and fresh food!! Thank you so much! Good service! Nice ambiance! thank you so much! Highly recommend! read more

Sakura - lychee martini, ikura roll, dynamite roll! Amazing!!! Best of the best! - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

We had a group event dinner at Sakura recently. The place is nicely decorated and can easily host large parties. We did have to wait for everyone of the party to show up before they let us be seated (can't order anything unless we know everyone's order)! This is generally not the case at other Hibachi restaurants that I have been to in the area. The cocktails here were really nice and with good presentation as well! The menu is quite good to choose from. Our chef (Taco Bell) put on an awesome show and kept everyone entertained The food was good perfectly, but I was not too impressed by their sauces. I have had better sauces at other places. Bottom line - good restaurant for a fun evening with good drinks and food read more

Service was amazing and the chief did a wonderful job with the food! I loved how the food tasted and the drinks were delicious! The place was amazing and I loved how fun it was to watch the chief cook! Loved the ambiance and the chief was fun to watch when they cook in front of you! recommend restaurants again read more

Worst experience ever! We enjoyed this restaurant every year for my son's birthday when he was younger. He is 24 and wanted a trip down memory lane. We will never go back and now understand the significant drop in rating. They treated us like trash. The owner/manager has no customer service experience and was awful. They made us move while we were having our soup to accommodate a large party. Not an apology or even a respectful humble request. We were just told to move. When we asked for them to acknowledge this as not okay we were gaslighted by the manager/owner. This place is not worth your $! read more

Its Hibachi.... not the best I've had but its all right. I do think the prices are a little high but its closer in to dc so i understand why. read more

Despite being slammed with work, my family insisted on taking me out to dinner nearby to spend some time with me on my short weekend home from college. They wanted to take me out to eat sushi and as a college student (on a college budget) in a town where the sushi is not very good, I was not exactly in a position to turn them down. They wanted to take me to Sakura for sushi. I've been coming to this Sakura since I was a kid. It's definitely not the best sushi in northern Virginia/ DC, or even in the McLean-Vienna area, but my family likes it because it's close to home, and the prices and portions are good. In addition, unlike other sushi restaurants in the area I've never had to wait or make a reservation for a sushi table in all my years coming here-- even on a Friday or Saturday night. The decent quality of fish, and good portions and prices are definitely where Sakura shines. The environment is also very family oriented for both the sushi tables at the front and the teppanyaki in the back. They have a good variety of non-sushi menu items for people who don't enjoy raw fish. In addition, they have a cool and nicely stocked bar with multiple TVs near the entrance. The restaurant is big and clean and the management has always been nice to our family throughout the years. The appetizers we ordered were the Avocado Salad and the Mussels - Baked with Spicy Kani. The Avocado Salad is refreshing. It's a sliced avocado on a bed of cucumbers dressed with a tasty miso sauce. The mussels topped with spicy kani are tasty and flavorful. We usually order the rolls when we come here because my family prefers them to nigiri and sashimi. We decided to try out the Trio Tuna Roll and the Blue Fin Toro Nigiri. It was my first time trying their Trio Tuna Roll and it was surprisingly good. The roll had a nice and light touch of truffle ponzu. The Blue Fin Toro was good for fatty tuna but definitely not the best I've ever had. It was noticeably more flavorful and umami than the other cuts of tuna that come with the standard rolls. The Rainbow Roll is tasty and my family usually orders the Rainbow Roll because we all enjoy it as a basic roll. The ingredients in the sushi at Sakura are always fresh-- avocado, cucumber, fish, etc. It's been a while since I've eaten teppanyaki here but I have fond memories of it. The food is flavorful and the chefs are entertaining. In my opinion, once you've eaten teppanyaki a few times it loses it's novelty because there are only so many variations of the experience. Overall, Sakura is a good family oriented restaurant. Although there are a lot of other better places for sushi in the DC area, the ingredients in the sushi are fresh, and the prices and portions are good. read more

Sakura - Trio Tuna Roll - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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I have been dining here for years now. I love coming here with my family and friends especially for the hibachi. It is such a fun and entertaining place with excellent and tasty food. Everyone has fun and there is so much laughter watching the chef cook and toss little pieces of food (usually shrimp) into people's mouths. Even more laughter as food hits people in the face - hey, it happens! Great place for great fun! read more

Had a great meal here with the family! Our chef was fun, skilled, and cooked our food perfectly. We got a mix of proteins, the ribeye was delicious and the scallops were a very healthy portion and large. It was so much food we had a whole second meal the next day. I've been to 2 other hibachi restaurants in the area and this was my favorite! read more

We can for a birthday. The food and the cooking show were fun and delicious. Be sure to be on time. Table holds 10 so if your late they will take your place for another group. read more

This is a review of Sakura in general. The staff and chefs are clearly skilled and trained. Everyone who is serving is friendly and prompt. Sakura has a formula that works well for a teppanyaki style restaurant. We visited this particular location on New Year's Eve. Our last visit was New Year's Eve about 13 years earlier. It's the sort of place you go to for special occasions. When we arrived, people were spilled out into the parking lot and it appeared that we all were seated about the same time, because when we left an hour later, it was quite dead at the host's desk. The reason for three stars is that I began to feel sorry for our teppan chef. He performed the same shtick that we saw thirteen years ago: making the onion a volcano, then a "choo-choo", then juggling and catching food in his pocket or cap, then tossing food into people's mouths, I can only think that this is because we Americans are so easily entertained. What must it be like for a chef with such skill to have to perform the same tricks night after night? Of course, I'm just grateful no one loses an eye or an appendage. My earliest exposure to teppanyaki was back in 1978 in another state. It was impressive, and there were NO mistakes: no eggs cracked accidently, no misses when food was tossed around, etc. and I think it was more in keeping with the Japanese tradition of skill and performance, rather the slightly contemptuous disregard brought on by mediocre expectations. What would happen if these chefs were allowed to personalize their performances? They are truly magicians of a sort. But even magicians change up their program once in a while because people don't pay for the same performance. Or maybe they do, if food is involved. One last note: forcing guests to sit under those hideous LEDs (the super-white ones) reveals a lack of consideration. I call them Dead lights, because they make everyone look zombie-ish. There was a mix of warm and cool bulbs throughout; the inconsistency was distracting. read more

The food was good for your typical teppanaki place. Same communal seating as Benihana which I'm not a fan of. I ordered the chicken & shrimp hibachi. The portions are pretty generous. read more

Sakura - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Great food and always lots of fun to go there! Good service and excellent chefs. No complaints whatsoever!

Adequate. Standard Teppanyaki. Don't recommend the sushi. Tries to be like Benihana. Which is typically overpriced, but people go for dinner and a show. Problem is that the hibachi chefs are usually low energy and don't cater to the patrons. They go thru the motions, but the energy isn't their. It's like they bang on the grill with the smoking onions (which is usually symbolic of a train) without even trying. It's just a pile of smoking onions with a metal spatula being banged on a grill. Only reason I give 3 stars is cause you can ask for take home containers of yum yum or ginger sauce if you ask. The kimonos on the walls and the decor are beautiful, but the place is lacking. read more

Ate at the Tysons Corner location. Sakura provides the usual Japanese steak house experience, with flying shrimp and Smokey clothes to follow. The appetizers and entrees were good, and their cocktail. Menu is above average. Be prepared to sit at a grill with 8-10 people. You won't walk away hungry from here. They also appear to have a separate sushi bar and drinks bar in the front of the restaurant. read more