We really enjoyed our experience. The staff is super friendly and got us in immediately. We have two young kids... 4 and 2. It was perfect for them, especially our 2 year old who was literally picking food off of stranger's plates a la Michael Scott from The Office. I got some sushi as an appetizer and it as great. The hibatchi experience was great. We had a great time. Thank you, Sakura. read more

The curious thing about Japanese Steakhouses is that they are somewhat of a tired cliche. Most of them are so interchangeable that you could completely substitute one for another with no noticeable difference. However, Sakura Japanese Steakhouse manages to differentiate itself by narrowly edging out its opponents in a few essential areas. It's not enough that the food at Sakura is tasty (because it is)--it's that the food is just tasty enough to keep you from patronizing another spot. It's not that the cooks at Sakura are usually fun and jovial (because they are)--it's because the cooks are just a little more exciting than that other place down the street. It's not that Sakura has a bar or sushi entrees, it's that Sakura has a bar AND sushi entrees. There's a theme here, and it's a subtlety that has kept me coming back to Sakura (or one of its many locations) for the last three years. Sakura is simply a happy place. The food is good, your drinks are (usually) full, the cooks are fun, and the whole experience is spot-on. Like every Japanese Steakhouse, Sakura has the usual fare of chicken, steak (teppenyaki and filet), shrimp, lobster, scallops, and every permutation thereof. Sakura also offers a vegetable dinner for those that are more health-conscious. Your entree comes with miso soup, salad, and an assortment of grilled vegetables. You also get your choice of steamed or fried rice (stick with the fried) with your meal, and an appetizer selection among shrimp flambe, mushrooms, and livers. If you're keeping score, that's a lot of food for roughly $20+. Trust me, you won't leave hungry. And now Sakura is offering take-out opportunities. Nice touch. Unfortunately, all Japanese Steakhouses suffer a similar illness in that your experience is inexorably tied to the skill of your cook. Sakura is no different. While the vast majority of my experiences at Sakura has been enjoyable, there have been times where the chicken was overcooked and the drinks were slow to refill. And while Sakura does offer sushi dishes, most sushi snobs will not find Sakura's sushi worth the trip. If you are one of these people, I cannot recommend Sakura's sushi to you. So, stick with the hibachi if you go to Sakura. It's a great find for those that give it a chance. --- Pros: Great food, large portions, pleasing decor, fun experience Cons: Inconsistent quality of food and waitstaff, large-group friendly (so crowds are horribly unpredictable) read more

I don't typically leave one-star reviews because if the experience is THAT bad I like to give the business the benefit of the doubt. However, I'm making an exception considering that Sakura is a chain restaurant who should really have their ish down already. We had an 8pm reservation and arrived a little under 10 minutes late as we missed the turn off from route 7. They wouldn't seat our party until everyone was present even though there was an abundance of tables. After a waitress took our drink orders we were ignored for 40 minutes before one of the hibachi chefs freed up. No apologies for the wait or anything. Then, when the chef finally came he gave me a hard time about being on my cell phone while he was confirming everyone's orders (Oh sorry--do you not like to be kept waiting?) By the time the chef started doing the fancy hibachi tricks I was sufficiently not in the mood for it as I had been completely ignored by the staff for 40 minutes. With the knowledge that I'm sounding super paranoid and irrational I'm pretty sure that the chef purposely threw a shrimp at my forehead at one point. To say one positive thing, the booze is dirt cheap--probably to get you drunk so that you enjoy the "show". The food is overpriced and the service is non-existent. I could ramble on for several more paragraphs about how much I now hate this place but I'll just stop here. Bigons. read more

I had a very satisfying sushi lunch here today. Sakura is a local chain that I've never heard of before but I can see why they keep sprouting up all over VA and MD. They have sushi lunch specials for $10-11 which includes miso, salad and assorted sushi. They also have bento-style specials with miso, salad, gyoza, 3 nigiri, 3 cali roll and your choice of entree either shrimp and veggie tempura, beef teriyaki, etc for $9-11. I opted for the No Raw Sushi lunch which included 6 cali roll and 6 assorted nigiri. It was soooo good. Generous portions of fresh fish - the length of the fish was double that of the rice. The cali rolls were wrapped in the thinnest layer of rice. My co-workers went to town so I helped them out. They had edamame, avocado salad w/ miso dressing (delish!!!), salmon, tuna, yellowtail, eel, spider roll, rainbow roll and some other roll with eel in it. I also ended the meal with vanilla and green tea mochi! The decor is very nice - dark wood everywhere. If you dine for sushi look up at the ceiling, there's a really neat display of japanese print fabrics across the ceiling. There's hibachi in the back too. read more

This place is HUGE!! You'd never guess by the looks of things from the outside b/c it's squashed between 2 random shops. But once you walk into this restuarant, this place goes on for DAYS, and it's really easy on the eyes inside. I met up here with a friend. Now, the menu was just medioucure. In fact it took me over 15 minutes b/c nothing really stuck out at me that I wanted to eat. Everything on the menu seemed like it was on every other sushi menu in this town-BORING. So I went ahead and asked the server, if she had a special menu, and to my surprise, they actually did! I ended up ordering everything from their special menu, and on top of that, I also order all my sushi to be made with SOY PAPER instead of seaweed. If you haven't tried soy paper, your missing out! Try ordering your next sushi with soy paper, it tastes amazing! The fish tasted very fresh and the service was pretty quick with a smile. I wouln't have a problem with coming back here. read more

I've been here twice before for lunch, however this time it took quite a while for us to get our food. We arrived around 1 pm and got sat immediately. We waited for 25 mins until they began cooking our food which I can understand with the way they work their business but usually they seemed faster to get to us than this time I visited. When the hibachi chef arrived he was very sweet and did his best to entertain us. The food was delicious especially with their special creamy sauce which is perfect with the filet mignon! Overall pretty good experience! I highly recommend the filet mignon and fried rice. read more

See all

Lunch here was....filling. I'll leave it at that. I went in and the dude up front gave us a seat pretty quickly at the bar. Since I was going over there to mentor a buddy on "pimpdom" (he's wanting to learn how to work the dating scene), we figured this would be a dark secluded enough location to take care of business. Ambiance: Too dark for lunch. Where we were sitting, it was rather dark (the restaurant doesn't have that much ambient light) and you were blinded each time you looked towards the entrance. Not a great thing to have going. I'm sure at dinner it makes for a much better experience. Food: I ordered the sashimi lunch combo ($11) and spicy yellow tail roll ($5.50). It came with soup and salad - standard fare for a Japanese restaurant in America (no, they normally don't do that in Japan from what I remember). The soup tasted like I was drinking seawater - wayyyyyyyyy too salty for my tastes. It's almost like they doubled the amount of miso in the water for soup. The salad was drenched in the stereotypical ginger base dressing and of course, it was iceberg lettuce which I'm not a huge fan of anyway. The sashimi and roll came out rather quickly. The salmon was nice and fatty - I'm a huge oily fish fan. Gotta get those omega-3s from somewhere. It came with three pieces of halibut, salmon, yellow tail, and tuna. The tuna was frozen before - the texture told me that (and no, we're talking AFTER the initial blast chilling that the United States requires to kill bacteria - you won't get FRESH sushi here in the US) and was a bit darker than normal. The spicy yellow tail roll was so-so - I mean, it was palatable but nothing spectacular. I guess the only good thing was the service - the guy was quick and he didn't let my glass get below half full (a certain pet peeve of mine since I drink beverages like crazy - hey, I like to pee, ok?). The bar looked nice - since I live in the Tyson's area, it looks like a place I'll come to for beers when I want to be surrounded by Koreans dressed in kimonos. I will have to come back to try the teppan yaki area - curiosity always gets the best of me. I just hope it's not like my relationship with taco bell where I go to a new one thinking it just might be better than the last only to have the indigestion and cacophony of farts tell me that it's just like the rest of Yum Foods brand. Lovely picture, eh? read more

Sakura is always a 10, hands down. The benefit of going to a Japanese steakhouse where they cook in front of you is 1. You know exactly what is going into the food you're eating 2. You see how it is prepared and 3. You never have to second guess if they might have a bad night in the kitchen or lack on their cooking cause you're there to physically see it. I love coming to this Sakura for lunch as I work in the tysons area. You get the same great experience but for a lower cost, and it's a super fun atmosphere to have a social lunch with coworkers. I always get the filet mignon (treat yourself) with fried rice and 2 (which ends up becoming 3 or 4) yum yum sauces. The lunch portion does not come with soup or an appetizer but does also include the salad and the same show you normally see with the dinner crowd. Plus it's very relaxed and casual, not bustling like it usually is at night. Definitely recommend to come any time of day but especially lunch since you get the same great meal for a deal! read more

Although my parents don't love sushi, they regularly rave about this place. I recently visited for my first time & now understand why they love it so much. We ordered hibachi with some friends & enjoyed the entertainment that the chefs offer while cooking our food. Our waiter cracked several jokes, especially at my expense for eating plant-based. The staff was very helpful & accommodating in informing me of my options & ensuring that I was satisfied. One member of our party did not want hibachi, so they offered sushi from a different menu. My parents' love "Taco Bell" (one of the waiters???) for his worldly humor and ability to link all guests at his table. Overall, I had a delicious & entertaining dinner. My favorite food was the ginger sauce (I've never had it before, but my mouth is watering as I think about it) read more

Sakura is tysons is great spot for evening or weekend lunch or dinner the prices are fair for hibachi. I like the service and portions are great an recommend the steak and chicken hibachi dinners read more

See all

Yesterday was the 25th time I went to this place. I promise the next time I will take some pictures. I always forget! Anyways.. the food is really good. I always get the same order, the scallops with shrimp and fried rice with veges. The chef's are very nice and entertaining. I like it mainly because everything is freshly prepared and cooked in FRONT of you. Its good place to go in groups or with your family and kids. read more

Sakura has become one of my favorite place especially if u don't want to drive the extra 30 minutes down Leesburg Pike to Benihana. Ok the ladies dress up in the kimono dresses to give u the feel of Japanese style theme. The prices are average for a Japanese style Steakhouse. This locate can be a bit busy most of the time maybe cause it's in the strip mall by the TJMAXX store. read more

Sakura - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

I have come here for years. If you like dark spaces, then this place is great. Their sushi is generally good. They don't have happy hour. Their service is normal. read more

This place is just like Benihana, except Korean owned. The food was decent, the place is a little bit noisy though. Facilities are nice. The bartender was very clueless though. I asked for a Mimosa and she asked me what it was. I told her - champagne and orange juice - and she handed me an empty cup, a glass of orange juice, and a small bottle of champagne. Make your own drink? I guess it was okay though, since it was three times the volume of one mimosa. read more

Quality experience, nice atmosphere. All the good things you would expect from a Japanese steakhouse. I recently joined a group of friends for a dinner here. We had a great time. The chef put on a great show--even by Japanese steakhouse standards. The food was good...not the best ingredients out there, but pretty good. I would definitely recommend it for a large group--especially if you have enough people to have your own table. read more

My favorite was the dynamite roll. Very delicious. You get what you pay for. Lychee martini goes well with the sushi. read more

Sakura - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

I've never actually eaten in the restaurant (always take-out) so this is purely a review of the food. I've had the tekka don here countless times, and it's never disappointed me. The fish tastes fresh, and the rice is very well made. However, it's nothing special, just the same as you would get at most other sushi restaurants. The miso soup and salad are also the typical ones you get at Japanese restaurants. Frankly, I only ate here often because it was 5 minutes away from my place at the time. I usually have a pretty high standard for Japanese food, so I would try other restaurants before I came here. read more

Walked in an hour before close, with a Sushi craving after reading all the rave reviews. WARNING- THE PLACE IS TOTALLY OVERRATED AT 4 STARS. The food quality was sub-par, the fish did not seem fresh, and even though the servings were generous, the flavors were muted and lacking. Even the hot tea was flavorless. How in hell do you get hot tea wrong??? I don't mind dropping the money this meal cost, but I don't feel I got my money's worth last night. I've had better sushi at the airport. To add insult to injury, we were rushed through dinner by a wait staff obviously over eager to get on out, hell, they started bussing our table while we still had food on it. I definitely won't be back Should you chose to give it a go, try the teppanyaki, cause you will be disappointed with the sushi bar. read more

I really enjoy the sushi at this place. I've had sushi here a dozen+ times and have been to the hibachi grill side twice. The grill side is nice if you are celebrating an event, b-day, or if you have more than 4 people in your group. If you're eating alone I would recommend sitting at the sushi bar as you can watch the skilled chefs there prepare your meal. On the sushi: Always fresh and a great ratio of fish to rice. My recommendation is to try all the spicy versions they have: spicy scallop, spicy tuna, etc... The sashimi appetizer for $7 is great as well with 6 pieces of nicely cut thick pieces of fish. Ask them for a side of spicy mayo with it for a buck extra and you are in heaven. Prices are reasonable and the service is good. Your food will come out really fast. I find myself here at lease once every two weeks. read more

I have been here several times and have enjoyed my experiences here. I usually get the filet mignon with scallops, with either the chicken liver or sauteed mushrooms for my appetizer, or sometimes I get both! I think it's a little pricey for what you get, but you pay for the tricks and entertainment from the chefs. It's a good place to go for groups. read more

Bomb.com. They never seem to answer the phone during lunch for me. Nonetheless the food is great. Place is clean. Staff is nice and helpful. They have good lunch specials. Done in 15 minutes if need be. Great place for company lunches or date for two. read more

My friend and I met up here for a sushi dinner. Nevermind the fact that we accidentally waited for each other in different locations for 20 minutes (I waited inside, she waited outside), but when we finally did meet up, we were left waiting at the hostess stand for a few minutes. My friend informed me that they can be a bit slow here. Once we were seated though, service was okay. A little slow moving in terms of getting our orders in but the sushi came out at a reasonable time. And once it did YUM! I had the shrimp tempura roll and the bamboo roll. They were so good that I even went back to the Fair Lakes Sakura to order them for lunch the following week. Fantastic. I'd give the place 4 stars just for taste alone, but take away one star for the slow service. read more

What a fun dinner atmosphere. I came here with a group for dinner - we did all get a bit lost since none of us were from around the area. The decor was tasteful (you know how some Asian places can look tacky Asian - Sakura luckily bypassed that). Service was really friendly and our hibachi chef was a blast. You have to love the drinks for the fact that you get to bring home the neat sculpture cups. There was so much food - the tebanyaki dinner came with a mini appetizer of either grilled shrimp, beef liver, or sauteed mushrooms. They even had the Japanese yum-yum sauce, too! We also received a large serving of fried rice in addition to our choice of entree. I had the scallops and fillet which both were deliciously made. Our hibachi chef also went around the whole table and flung small pieces of chicken into our mouths - surprisingly, he didn't give up on anyone. Overall, a fun dinner with friends and I'd love to come back again! read more

This wasn't our destination... we were starving while waiting for our car to be serviced and it was close and got good ratings from yeeeeeeeeeeeelp! We ordered the sushi and sashimi for two ($51.00) and shrimp and veg table tempura appetizer. The platter was enormous, nicely presented and very FRESH, Tasty and exceeded my expectations. The salad was unusually large for a Japanese restaurant but I certainly won't complain and the miso soup was just fine. Service - extremely efficient. Almost too efficient, but friendly and didn't make us feel rushed even though food came out quickly. Prices - Normal Ambiance - wide open spaces-- this place must fill up because it is huge! If in the area, for sure will return!! read more

Generally, if you've seen the hibachi show...you've seen them all. There are a few differences with this Sakura than say the one in Fair Lakes (which isn't as good). First, the space is much bigger inside with some room to move around. If your wait is a bit longer than normal, there is a full bar. That alone, makes life much easier for me and makes this rating an easy 4 stars. The service at this location is pretty good. You're attended to (either given a wait time or seated right away) in a courteous manner. There are plenty of tables in the back but you'll notice the first part of the restaurant is a sushi area, which is nice to break it up a bit. The food is really good here. Everything is seasoned nicely, and they bring out PLENTY of rice. I can appreciate making sure everyone leaves nice and full. The chefs engage everyone and they also are pretty good at recognizing if you're just there to relax and don't NAG you about participating in the activities for the kids. I'm sorry, sometimes it's just nice to be asked once if you want to participate and if you say give more attention to the kids, all the better for me. Great restaurant and this the location we'll go to if we're really looking for hibachi or have a craving -- and this does happen at times. read more

We went looking for a fun date place ~ and this definitely fit the bill. Service was good, and the "show" the hibachi chef put on was fun. The food was good for the price! I'd definitely go back on a date, and can even see it being a fun place to take my teenagers for a special occasion. read more

I went to lunch with my co-workers and I WOULD think twice about coming back here. The food was okay. I felt like the main attraction was the performance from the chef and yet that was not too amazing on it's own. Then again it's difficult to preform in front of a party of 10 and please everyone. I ordered the Teriyaki Chicken. It was okay, nothing I haven't had before. I think they do a really good job at giving you a lot of the food, but it's cushioned with rice and vegetables and not much protein or meat. Food came out timely. If you want to come here, I definitely recommend you come with a group! read more

First timer! Didn't realize how much space the restaurant had until I came in! It is much bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside. Sat at the bar and was attended to within the first 10 seconds of seating! Had the miso soup, house salad, shrimp tempura roll and a side of fried rice! All of this was good! Only thing I'd change is the time it takes for the fried rice to come out (~30 minutes) read more

Sakura - Miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

See all

Tried it again with the family. This time service was much better than last time, and our salad was not tainted. But, unfortunately the Hispanic chef was no where in sight. Our big Asian chef failed to impress, entertain, or properly cook some of the food. Overall, a decent experience, but at the price, would prefer more quality in the cooking. Medium Filet was cooked medium rare Eggs were burned slightly Bean sprouts were also slightly burned Veggies were also slightly burned Waitress brought a water instead of the ordered beverage. Busboy seemed to lack communication skills and personality all together. The cooking table was pretty dirty when we sat down, but the chef did clean it before cooking. It seemed the Chef was in a rush to finish us off, and go to the next table waiting. Our wait time as usual is always a bit long since it was a busy night. Really feel this place has potential to do really well and deliver consistent quality service, but time and time again, it's consistently, OK. Never seen a manager working either. read more

the chief is soooooooooooo funny！He played likes an acrobat. Just enjoy my meal the whole time！ recommed it even though the food is normal. And the resturant is very clean and bright and large！ will come again. five stars！ read more

Sakura - Japanese Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

This place has a really great sushi lunch deal. for $11 you get miso soup, a salad and two sushi rolls. That alone makes this a great go-to for sushi lunch, but it does get crowded as people working in the area frequent here for lunch. If you're coming with a big group for lunch, best to allow waiting time. That being said the sushi quality here is pretty good. About what you'd expect for a nice sushi restaurant in the Tyson's area. Service is also good, and pretty fast, even when it's crowded. I've been here a few times and haven't had a bad experience yet. Will definitely be back! read more

Usually eat at the teppan bar, which our 8 year old digs. She won't eat shrimp anywhere else except at Sakura, where she says "It's the best in the world!" Anyway, it's your standard fare: humorous chefs attempting zany antics with well prepared traditional steak, seafood, or chicken entrees served straight from grill to plate. I normally order the filet mignon and scallops, and I've never been disappointed. Throw in a couple cocktails and you have a $75-$100 night. I suppose I'd give it 5 stars if every chef was truly a comedian, but I understand that not everyone can be funny, especially when english is not your first language... read more

This was an excellent experience! Tako Bell From the Kitchen was amazing. He kept us laughing the whole time. Recommend him as your chef if you can choose your chef. The food was great and the portion sizes adequate . read more

A steakhouse that does what is expected ,and does it well. I have long tired of the theatrical aspects of the steakhouse experience long ago, but still visit to enjoy the teppan meat. Food was good, tempura well fried, and service was nothing to complain about. After going to many streakhouses it becomes difficult to differentiate one from another, but this one doesn't stand out in a bad way. I am not much a fan of the interior, although it was clean and spacious. All in all, a solid steakhouse to enjoy with friends or family. read more

A decent local joint to get your sushi fix but don't expect anything spectacular in terms of sushi quality. Drink portions are generous which is what keeps me coming back- I just absolutely love the pour and taste of the Lychee Martini. I've tried almost everything on their sushi menu and nothing is very memorable. The diamond roll is so far the only roll that I have found delicious. For some reason - they like to coat all of their rolls in mayo and I'm assuming it's to cover the lack of quality in the fish. In general, the place is dark, cavernous, and not a very inviting place to eat. The teppanyaki chefs seem to be the only glimmer of excitement around the restaurant but who wants to always walk out reeking of animal fat? Come here for the drinks... 'nuff said. read more

Our chef was not very engaging, especially considering we had two kids who were so excited for their first hibachi experience. Another party was seated with us and they chef only asked them for their preferences of how the fried rice should be made and ignored us even though their party mostly ordered steamed rice. He made the salmon first for my wife and the rest of the food for the other party and didn't start they chicken till the end so basically timing was all off. He dropped a whole sauce bowl infront of my daughter and didn't really apologize or try to clean up. I expect most people going here to be celebrating something and wanting a special experience but we really didn't feel engaged or treated as valuable customers. read more

I ordered the lunch special (which is not shown on their website I had to call and ask for it) for $11.50 which comes with miso soup and salad with ginger dressing. The miso soup is way too sweet, not sure if they add sugar, but I am glad it came in a small container so I didn't have to feel badly wasting it. The salad is decent, but again the dressing was too sweet. Ginger is supposed to have a kick to it which this did not have. I ordered the spicy tuna and spicy salmon and while they are generously sized they came with cucumber. Nothing against the vegetable, but I expect avocado when I order any roll other than california. The price was decent if I didn't know other sushi place in Vienna. Do yourself a favor and go to Sushi Yoshi in Vienna where you can get 3 amazing rolls + miso + salad for $9.50. read more

i haven't figured out what i don't like about this place yet..... maybe because the name is attached as a chain restaurant? iunno.. i'm a snob when it comes to good food, and i'm ANTI-anything chain related restaurants! ANTI-ANTI-ANTI! i can't say it enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The restaurant itself was very BIG. Lotsa open space and very clean. I have been here on a few occasions for lunch and dinner..... I will have to say, lunch here is a steal. Definitely enjoyed lunch than I did dinner. To my surprise, their sashimi is cut in very large pieces. Very abnormal for most sushi restaurants...but not too much to complain about...except for the tuna. the way it was cut, was not correct, and left me having to chew the damn thing (there was too much fat in the slices)... Sushi should be meant to melt like butter in your mouth. I'd come back here more so for lunch as they have great lunch specials.... and I'd like to try their hibachi ... so yeah... i'd come back here. Quality--eh, overall not too shabby. read more

This place deserves more than the 3.5 star rating it gets. It is very clean, has nice ambiance, offers a massive teppanyaki room, and a full bar. On top of that, the sushi quality is excellent, albeit slightly "too authentic" for some tastes, which may be a reason why it gets 3.5 stars in Falls Church, VA. I usually go with my colleague who is a huge fan as well. We usually order entirely way too much from all parts of the menu (beef tataki, tempura, udon, sashimi, rolls, squid yakitori, sunomono, etc.), and end up paying over $100 for two people. It is not cheap, but it is delicious and satisfying. By the way, people: sushi is not supposed to have huge amounts of rice or be the size of your fist. It is best served bite-sized (one piece, one bite) and at room temperature. Pros: fresh & very good sushi, inventive rolls and appetizers, competent service, good selection of drinks, nice decor Cons: pricey, middle of strip mall which is always in construction read more

The restaurant itself is beautiful and very clean but I found the food and the show average. I much prefer Kobe in Leesburg. The hostess would not sit us till the last person in our party was physically in the restaurant (they were parking the car). I understand they don't want to sit just part of the party because it will hold up the rest of the table from starting, but really 5 minutes???? The place was empty because it was a Monday night at 5:00pm and we ended up sitting in the exact same spot if she had sat us first. I started with a tuna hand roll and it was okay, but I found the tuna a little watery actually. Don't think I would order sushi from here. I had New York Strip and Scallops as my main course. I wish I had gotten the Filet. The Scallops were good. Again, I think Kobe in Leesburg is much better food wise. Overall, don't think i'd go here again. read more