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Sakura

3.7 (373 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Steven T.

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

Jimmy L.

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

Dragon roll
Julie H.

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.

Menu prices haven't changed too much

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.

Meredith B.

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 :)

The bar
Shernell H.

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.

Full bar by front entrance
Jeff T.

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!

Scallops entree with fried rice and assorted veggies
Gellie E.

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.

Updated menu prices as of 3/31/23
Rachel Y.

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.

Ribeye/Shrimp Combo
Jennifer N.

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!

Teriyaki Chicken with fried rice
Zacattack22

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.

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so good cant get enough. more yum yum sauce, pour it in my mouth! double fried rice!!!!

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The food was DELISH! great selection of sushi... and the customer service was great as well! I'll will be back!

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Overpriced for what they offer. If you like lots and lots of rice and minimum amount appetizer, this is your place to go.

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Fairly typical teppanyaki-style Japanese restaurant. Fun place for groups. Cooks are very animated and outgoing. You'll have a good time.

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Your standard Hibachi bar. Pretty good, great for groups.

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Wow! 100% recommend just remember its not something you will do everyday. Kinda expensive at least for me. Awesome!

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It doesn't look like much from the outside, so don't let that put you off. The food's pretty good.

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I've only been here for the sushi bar but it's quite good. They offer a varied selection of pieces at reasonable prices.

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This was our first time at Evelyn Rose. We haven't been to this space since it was Bazin's. We were…read moreseated and greeted by our server Ashley. The menu was explained and the meal was ordered. We started with the seared octopus with chorizo, tomato couli and parsnip purée. Beautifully presented and delicious. I ordered the cavatelli with fresh ricotta and meatballs. It was really good. Only complaint was it was a little salty. The past was so fresh!! My husband has the ribeye with fresh veggies and a side of the beef fat fries. The steak was cooked perfectly and the fries were so good! We passed on dessert as I couldn't even finish my meal. It was all quite good. The service was high end. Ashley was very attentive and our water glasses were never empty. We will definitely be back!

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Wow, what a quaint British pub in the middle of Vienna. Parking is a little tight for this area,…read morebut you can definitely find some spots in the back on a weekday. I ended up biking and there's a bike stand really close by. My friend was craving fish and chips, so we ventured out this way. Because we came on a Thursday they had a deal going where if you ordered a pie, you could get a beer for free. Of course I had to partake, so I ordered the special pie, which was a masala, chicken, curry pie, and it was quite good. A bit small for the price point but with the beer included totally worth it also because their fries are so good. I could demolish over a pound of those fries. They were thick potato and maybe the extra added bonus of having to use a glass ketchup bottle added to it. My friend and I were also taught how to properly hit the ketchup bottle to get the ketchup out by the bartender. You find the 57 on the bottle at an angle and bump you palm there that instead of hitting the bottom and hoping and praying that ketchup comes out. It actually worked or at least it was more efficient than trying to hit the bottom of the bottle upside down. I had never had a hand pumped beer before, but it was quite good. They are a warm beer rotating and it was quite good, it especially paired well with the pie or fish and chips.

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Hawk & Griffin - Proper lush Bangers & Mash and a proper pint too.

Proper lush Bangers & Mash and a proper pint too.

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Flemings in Weehawken has much nicer design and food quality!…read more Here to perform at a couple's celebration party so I had several dishes. All were great. I think I just expected the food served hotter and more tender/juicy. The meatballs were a hit among everyone at every table. I was shocked by the cheesecake as I don't eat cheesecake but wow was it divine to the point I'd order if I'm invited here again. The chocolate lava cake being served with a nice wafer and strawberry to cut the rich chocolate was smart and appreciated. Service was excellent! Thanks to the staff with personality. Their parking lot is not the best and I was nervous to trust valet not to bang up my car. Go, enjoy

Okay Fleming's...you definitely got the FOOD part right!…read more My friend and I came for a girls' night out and decided to share the Tomahawk Tuesday special. FOOD: 5/5 Tomahawk steak, Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes AND mushrooms. Every single thing was GOOD. The steak was cooked beautifully and those sides were not just there taking up space on the table. They were delicious too! And then came dessert. The carrot cake was MOIST and that lava brownie was absolutely DIVINE. Yes, we ate GOOD! SERVICE: 3/5 This was the interesting part. Our waiter seemed slightly irritated with us from the beginning and made a few sly comments that had me thinking, "Sir...are we bothering YOU?" Nothing dramatic, but you could definitely feel the energy. Maybe he was just having an off night (we all have them)! Thankfully, things improved as the night went on. Still, a few details were missed toward the end, including not wiping the table before bringing our desserts. DRINKS: 1/5 That mocktail Espresso Martini and I will NOT be meeting again. It was way too bitter for me. DECOR: 4/5 It's a little dated compared to the type of restaurants I usually gravitate toward, but I wasn't there for an Instagram photoshoot. I was there for that Tomahawk, and THAT delivered! Overall, the food was absolutely the STAR of this girls' night. Would I come back for Tomahawk Tuesday? For that steak, those sides AND that lava brownie...YES! ABSO-FREAKING-LUTELY!!

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Ate here during a work trip and decided to stop by because of the great reviews. I came on a…read moreweekday when it was pretty slow, and the service was great, my waiter was friendly and professional. I ordered the ribeye because it looked amazing in the review photos. Unfortunately, mine came out extremely charred even though I ordered it medium rare. The outside was so burnt that it was hard to enjoy, and the sauce was also way too salty for my taste. All I could taste was burnt char. Sadly, I left pretty disappointed, especially after seeing so many positive reviews.

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Waldorf Steak Salad at Artie's

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Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich at Artie's

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3.9(183 reviews)
0.7 mi
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The ingredients were fresh, and they gave a valiant effort, just make sure you call and verify the…read moremenu in advance. I went during restaurant week, and the server was engaging , kind , and energetic. Unfortunately he probably felt. Compelled because the menu listed online was not concurrent with was actually offered. However , accommodations were made. Again, the food was very fresh and appetizing. This is the saving grace.

American Prime is hidden in between office buildings. Staff very nice and made sure to keep our…read morewaters full and replace silverware as appropriate. Nice ambiance but strong smoke smell that is persistent throughout the establishment. We came in for restaurant week. Poutine: Really good aju gravy sauce with soft hot fries and a good amount of meat. Beet Salad: Earthy beets with a sweet nuttiness from the candied pecans. portion is definitely lacking. House-smoked Prime Rib: the sides of the prime rib have a strong Smokey flavor which goes well with the aju gravy from the poutine. We got the 16 oz for a $15 upcharge. Braised short rib: quite tough but the flavor was good with a nice mashed potato. There was celery which confused the taste a bit since celery is quite strong and overtook he rest of the vegetables' flavor. Flourless Chocolate Cake: dense chocolate cake with a cherry glaze. It was okay, but not my favorite. Bread pudding: very dense and a bit too rubbery texture, likely from slight overcooking. Flavor was lovely though and it was warm.

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American Prime - Bread pudding

Bread pudding

American Prime - Beautiful out door seating.

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Beautiful out door seating.

Circa at The Boro - Avocado Toast

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4.5(275 reviews)
0.2 mi
•$$

Food was wonderful and the waitress Kash was great!…read more There was a $3 beer special that was the best part of my night

Came here the other night for my sister in law's bachelorette. I really loved the aesthetic, the…read moreoutdoor seating and how spacious everything was. It had a very clean and sleek interior. The menu had a lot of options to choose from which I appreciated. Our group opted for the following apps: rolls, calamari, wings, and sliders. My personal favorites were the wings which had a sweet and tangy flavor as well as the calamari. With the calamari there were jalapeños mixed in, so it definitely was a spicy surprise . The rolls were OK, but not as warm and soft as I'd like. I didn't try the sliders, but heard they were good. For drinks, I got a mocktail. The one I ordered had blueberry and a spice mix. It was really good! The service wasn't great to me. Our waiter didn't check in about our meals once we got them to see if we liked them or refill our water. I will say everyone enjoyed their food. I had the steak salad and asked for my steak to be medium well which it was cooked to my liking. I just thought the steak could have been better seasoned and for there to be more dressing. For dessert, the waiter recommended the bread pudding and it seemed to be a popular option among their dessert offerings. Although I didn't try the bread pudding, the bride to be and her maid of honor ate it, and they both said it wasn't good and very thick. All in all, I'd say the ambiance is great, food is tasty, but service could be more attentive.

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3.8(343 reviews)
2.0 mi
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This place is much bigger than it appears! It took me (and others we watched) a couple seconds to…read morefigure out how to get in, as the outdoor bar area faces the street, but walk around the back for the main restaurant entrance. There is outdoor seating. Two large bar areas are inside and two dining areas, each with their own vibe. While the back (err side facing the street) has more tv's and a larger bar, both areas are kid and family friendly. There's a variety of mocktails and adult beverages to choose from. I was delighted to see a Pimms Cup! The drinks are vasty and well put together, not just with a thrown together mix. The servers are super friendly and appropriately attentive. Ours made really good recommendations. There's a very good beer selection and wine choices as well. We ordered A LOT of food (no judgment!) because trying new things is fun! The French Dip sandwich was DELISH! Perfectly executed and the roll was homemade and perfect. The best were the fried mozzarella cheese sticks - they're absolutely enormous and provide the perfect cheese pull. Don't skip the lump crab dip - the homemade baguette was the perfect compliment and the flavor was perfection. The pimento smash burger was good, but I would choose other items over this. It didn't eat like a regular smash burger and was way too overly saucy for me.

We had a few hours to kill between our teen's travel soccer and dance events (we are just…read morechauffeurs), so we wanted a place to grab lunch and watch the Ravens game. This turned out so much better than expected! They have a ton of TVs and show a variety of games. Unfortunately there wasn't a way for all 3 of us to comfortably watch, but I tried to sit sideways. The food was really good! I loved my steak and eggs which came with two crispy, garlicky hash browns. My husband thought the chicken in his dish was better than usual, juicy well seasoned and crispy chicken thigh. I didn't grab a photo, but the upside down pineapple cake was so good. The menu has a lot of choices and the prices are reasonable. Service was a tad slow. Despite signage, it was really confusing on where to enter.

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Bear Branch Tavern - Huevos Rancheros sans sour cream

Huevos Rancheros sans sour cream

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