Bathroom smells like death. Cups for tea are dirty. I can't believe they are open. I walked across the street for bathroom use.

I've been a patron for over 20 years & this is my favorite sushi place in all of NC! I recommend them to EVERYONE!!! Always excellent service, great menu, & the atmosphere is amazing. read more

I love this place over and over. They deliver good food without drama. Prices are reasonable.

4 1/2 stars. Good sushi. I like so much that I most always make it a point to go here for lunch when passing through. Hey also have a good saki, wine and beer list. read more

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Dining here is always relaxing, pleasant ambiance, the food is normally good, and attentive service! On this trip I chose Hibachi Shrimp with Noodles. The food was out quickly, attractively plated. Unfortunately, the food was rather ordinary and not on par with that offered at spots like Rio, Little Ari's, Kimono's, or Kotto's - all places where I have recently dined. Frankly it was not on par with other items I've enjoyed here over the years. And the sliced carrots are so overly sweet, they are nauseating - and not just here but at many hibachi restaurants. I'll put this down to simply an off day. I've always liked the rather intimate feel of this small place, and I'll try again at some point. Ambiance - 4 Food - 2.5 Service - 4.5 Value - 4 read more

Sakura - Hibachi Shrimp - Japanese Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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A go-to for a great meal or sushi! Hits the spot every time. Very large sushi menu and with something for everyone!

Ugh, I am getting progressively more disappointed with the hibachi options in Winston. The positives: They have a drive thru window for takeout and the man working was very nice! Online ordering is fairly simple. The steak was tender and the rice was good. The white sauce was one of the better ones I've had and it wasn't overly sweet. The negatives: The price- $25.68 after tax for filet and shrimp. Filet and shrimp is $25.80 before tax at Arigato and comes with soup, salad, appetizer shrimp and a much larger portion. The shrimp with the order just weren't for me. They came with the tails on and you could tell they just weren't a good quality. Very fishy and chewy, I just didn't love it. I also didn't really like the mixed veggies or sweet carrots. While the steak was tender, it didn't have a lot of flavor and it was missing that little bit of sear on the outside. It was okay, but for that price - $29 after tip - I unfortunately would not order it again. I can get filet and shrimp for under $20 after tip at Little Ari. It's not the absolute best I've ever had, but at this point for taste & value it's my favorite. read more

Sakura - Filet and shrimp - meh - Japanese Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

We tried Six different sushi items. All were amazing. Host was very helpful explaining the options. All of us were pleased with our selections. read more

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I tried Sakura for the first time recently and unfortunately, it'll be my last. The food was pretty mid.. not terrible, but definitely not amazing either. The ambiance is decent but could definitely use some improvement. The tables were sticky, which was off putting. The food was fine, but nothing extraordinary or pic worthy... If you're looking for American-style sushi, this might be your spot, but don't expect anything special. The most memorable part of the dinner, however, was the service. The waiter's (didnt catch their name / dont want to embarrass anyone) breath had a pretty strong odor, which was hard to ignore and gave a more lasting impression more than the food itself! On top of that hard to flag them down as it seemed they were busy socializing. read more

My experience at Sakura was terrible. I ordered a chicken hibachi plate and an order of egg rolls online at 12:15. I opted for my order to be ready ASAP. After placing the order, the ordering platform said it wouldn't be ready until 12:50 Having already paid, I ran my errand and then came by to pick up my order. The parking lot was empty except for a lone car pulling out. I walked in, gave my name, and ran to the restroom. The bathroom was old and dingy with a funky smell but clean-ish. I came back out, and my order was ready. Seeing the yum yum sauce on the top, I asked if I could have ginger sauce instead and handed it back. The manager came up during the interaction and didn't greet me but gruffly told me it would be $1.75. I told him I didn't want the yum yum sauce at all, just the ginger sauce. He insisted it would be a charge. I took the sauce back and walked out. The food was disgusting, even with the yum yum sauce. The chicken was dry with a weird smell and taste; the carrots and rice were soggy. The whole plate was poorly seasoned. The egg rolls tasted like a freezer. The egg roll wrapper was stale, and the "duck sauce" was awful. Everything was inedible. I placed the entire order into the trash can and returned to work hungry. read more

The food is absolutely delicious, and I enjoy the hibachi shrimp and steak, as well as the California Rolls.

Been to Sakura a few times never disappointed grate Sushi and exalant service!!!!!!¡@!!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!!!!¡@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Food was pretty mediocre and kind of expensive. I found 4 hairs in one plate of food, the customer service was absolutely miserable. We got the wrong food THREE TIMES, before they got it right. I will definitely not be going back or recommending this to anyone. Get your shit together read more

The food always seems to lack flavor when I eat at Sakura. Sushi is always is a safe bet, but when I try a noodle dish, ramen, takoyaki or anything else that intrigues me, I always end up disappointed. My most recent visit resulted in them being out of the item I wanted and the restaurant was freezing cold. And I'm a big guy that's never cold. We almost moved outside where it was in the 50's and raining, but felt warmer out there than it did inside. Probably because our clothes were damp and the AC was on full blast. Anyway... I'll try again, probably in another year, but will stick with sushi or tempura. read more

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Sakura was good! We ordered several rolls to split and my favorite by FAR was Midnight roll and standing second would have to be the Firework roll. The crab rangoon were a little under cooked for me and the filling was VERY cream cheese heavy. The prices are very reasonable for what you get. The sushi was unfortunately not as fresh as I would have liked. The nigiri quality reminded me of something I would get from the Harris Teeter sushi section. Both of my favorite sushi rolls contained tempura shrimp which is really hard to mess up and I will say, they did a great job. Several tables around us ordered hibachi/teriyaki entrees which looked incredible. I would definitely go back to Sakura but I can't tell you it was my favorite sushi in Winston. read more

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The food was pretty solid, our waiter was kind, and overall it was clean. It's definitely the kind of atmosphere you want when it's a cold, rainy Sunday, chowing down on comfort food and then go to bed right after. The best part is the entire Twilight soundtrack was playing on the speakers the whole day. Whoever picked the music is an aux goddess and rightfully felt the need to share their impeccable music taste with the world. 10/10 would recommend. read more

I hadn't had hibachi in a while, and Sakura was only a short distance from my hotel. I came on a Tuesday, which happened to be their lunch special: $8.50 (at this time) for a generous portion of chicken hibachi. I also added on an order of saba and squid nigiri. The sushi was expectedly decent. Overall I think Sakura is worth the low price of admission, and I'd come here again. read more

Sakura - Chicken hibachi lunch special - Japanese Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Ordered dinner online Friday night, 2 chicken & steak teriyaki combos. We got there at or just past the "time ready" estimate, went inside and said I was there for an online order, gave my name and showed online receipt. Three employees couldn't find it, one even asked if I was at the correct restaurant! I think I know where I ordered from, kind of an insulting ?. They finally found or made my order and brought it with the bill. After tearing the bags open to make sure order was correct, I asked for the 2 extra sauces that were ordered; they brought them out and charged me for them. After making me wait at least 15 minutes while they "found" it and then it was not correct, they couldn't provide the extra sauces at no or reduced charge as an gesture of goodwill? If they had, I'd want to continue to order from there but now, not so much. I'd give 2 stars but the food was really good. read more

Having just delivered my son at the hospital, we celebrated over sashimi at Forysth Medical. I had been CRAVING some for the past 9 months that it was such a big deal to me to get my hands on some immediately. My husband originally ordered from Umi for the birth of our first child two years ago and decided to try Sakura this time, which was significantly less expensive. We weren't disappointed. The sashimi tray provided quality cuts of thickly sliced, most delicious fish. I was surprised that I actually felt full when I finished! And compared to other sashimi plates in the area, as I've tried many, Sakura has been the best bang for the buck. I ended up ordering twice before leaving the hospital for our one-night stay! My husband had great things to say about their chicken katsu and sushi as well and I'll take his word for it. Having been in tow for all my postpartum food craving catch-ups, he's had his fill as well. Just an FYI, their dining space is closed due to COVID, but their drive-thru in the back is open for pick-ups. I appreciate that they're working to keep their staff and customers safe in this way, especially since they're dealing with raw food like sashimi that I'd want to stay as clean as possible considering. read more

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Sakura is my favorite spot to get sushi from. I've been coming here for as long as I can remember. Their Dine in is currently closed due to Covid, BUT they do offer pick up and DRIVE THRRU!! I ordered three rolls from their lunch special and I have never had sushi fresher than this. It was ready so quickly and my favorite part was picking it up through the drive thru. The staff is wonderful and so is the food. The prices are very reasonable and I'm never disappointed when I come. read more

Sakura - Japanese Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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I wish I could rate them on the food, but this is on the service. We arrived, only about 3 tables in the restaurant. We waited about 5 minutes for someone to come ask about drinks. We waited another 10 minutes for them to bring our waters, and when the waitress brought them, she asked if we were ready. We said yes, and she said I will be back. We chose to just leave, because at that point we had no faith in whether we would even get food. I waited tables for 10 years, so I try to always have grace, but I'm sorry, if you can't attend to your customers when there are two waiting tables staff and only 3 other tables, you need to do some training. We may try to go back and see if we have a different experience, and if we do, I will update my review. read more

My daughter and I each ordered a sushi roll for dinner. We thought they were both excellent. And the $4 wine wasn't terrible! Would definitely go back. read more

Sakura is my favorite Japanese place to go to. Ever since before Covid i loved going, i hated that they had to shut down done in. Now that they are open i have gone quite a few times. Highly recommend them for some great sushi! read more

My fiancé and I recently stumbled upon this place and it was amazing!!! Such a great selection, very clean and the service was amazing! Most definitely a new favorite of ours! read more

Sakura - Fried jalapeño roll and the dragon spider roll - Japanese Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Food was good! I had hibachi filet mignon. The rice was fresh and fluffy and the box was full. It also had mushrooms and zucchini. This place never disappoints! Filet Mignon Hibachi Filet read more

Some of the best sushi I've ever had, I drive about 50 minutes just to eat here on some weekends and I definitely recommend it!! read more

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Amazing food and service everytime!! We come 2 times a week sometimes and its always soooo good! read more

Sakura - Suahi - Japanese Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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My boyfriend and I eat sushi religiously and we just started coming here. In the past couple of weeks we've been 4 times and have never seen the place busy??? I have no idea why because the sushi is sooo good. The staff pleasant and the environment is nice. But honestly, I just LOVE good sushi(: read more

Sakura - Sashimi Appetizer - Japanese Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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The food itself was pretty good...we had hibachi filet ($5 upcharge) and ramen soup with katsu. Steak was well cooked and everything was flavored nicely. The real problems were with service. There were two other tables in the restaurant, yet it took nearly an hour to get entrees. Again, good food, so maybe I could over look it. Unfortunately, I came to Sakura instead of another restaurant down the street in search of the much lauded sushi. I ordered a specialty roll for my table as an appetizer, but it never appeared. Very disappointing. By the time the food came there wasn't much good in an appetizer anyway, so I didn't complain. read more

Sakura - Ramen soup with katsu - Japanese Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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Now that I have been to Sakura quite a few times, I finally get what the bf's obsession was! The steak hibachi is the way to go. Almost every time the steak is melt in your mouth good. Go during lunch and take advantage of the sushi lunch specials. Two rolls for $9.95 and three for $12.95, the rolls are big too, about eight pieces each! My two favorites for lunch are the spicy tuna and Forsyth roll (battered white fish). The service is always fast and very friendly. Yani was voted best server in Winston according to the Smitty Notes survey! Two sushi rolls, steak hibachi, and tip, we are out of there full and spending only around $20. read more

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The staff were super friendly, the food was great and reasonably priced. The restaurant appeared clean and I like the option of outdoor seating. read more

Holy hot damn. I am so glad my friend randomly asked me to go get sushi. Turns out, this spot is legit. We sat at the sushi bar and each had custom rolls made. I had an odd request, though. No rice. I wanted mine rolled with cucumber and it was delivered. I have no idea what I ate but I honestly tried to figure out how I could convince someone else to go back with me for dinner. As a nice gesture, the chef also made me a roll that was rolled with salmon. I had never thought about that and now my options of sushi are growing along with my cravings to go back to Sakura. My friends each had some amazing looking rolls. They just simple gave the chef an idea and let him work his magic. (See pics because holy hot damn!) I also saw that they had ramen. So you know I'm going back for that too. So many reasons to explore what may be my new favorite place. read more

Service and food both proved to be unacceptable. We ordered two appetizers which were served promptly but without plates so member of our party could make their selection. The food was not served at one time. One member of our party waited several minutes for his order. Another, had to send hers back to be reheated. A third became violently ill later in the evening and threw up his entire supper. read more

I ordered sushi from here, just a shrimp tempura and Philly roll. It was pretty good and quickly ready for pick up. Convenient drive up window for orders placed online made pick up very easy!! Would recommend visiting - staff was very friendly! read more

This is where we went to celebrate Father's Day (Saturday, 6-16-18)! We ordered a HUGE plate of sushi and one plate of Hibachi Chicken with Fried Rice to share (LOVE the carrots)! For sushi we ordered: X2 - Spicy Tuna Roll - plenty of spice but not too spicy so you can still enjoy the flavors! X2 - Captain Crunch Roll - We LOVE the flavors of this roll! If you like it heat-hot and full of flavor, order this roll! X1 - Sakura Sunrise - Another hot roll - you can really taste the salmon - it is amazing! I have been here MANY times and I have loved every roll I have ordered! The staff is always very friendly, the outside seating is nice in the evening!!! And, if it is busy, they are fast so you will not be waiting long! You can make a reservation of a party of 5 or more! ENJOY! Most Sincerely! read more

The staff was nice and sushi was average but the sushi salad was not it! You could make it at home, seriously. As someone who is a BIG foodie I'm not sure if I'll be going back for sushi, may be returning for hibachi tho! Until next time, T's Taste Test. read more

Sakura - Sushi salad - Japanese Near Me - Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Shrimp Shumai, steamed Gyoza are just 2 of the many appetizers you can start with. I love there Spicy baked scallops & mussels....just wish the order was bigger! Awesome selection of Sushi rolls and lunch/dinner selections. Make sure you leave room for one of there elegant desserts or at least some ice cream! read more

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Food is usually good but I asked for no vegetables and they even put it on the receipt but still put it with vegetables

Restaurant seems dirty. Bathroom smelled like old poop. Carrots mushy and not edible. Given a filthy soy stained menu. Waiter was very nice. But not the restaurant of a few years ago read more

I feel really strongly about Sakura. Sakura has always been by far my favorite sushi restaurant in Winston and is my favorite restaurant in town (and one of my top overall). I will also preface this by saying that I've been to Sakura more than 50 times over a four year period of time and once in the past two years. I've done large functions, birthday celebrations, weekday dinners, weekend group dinners, take out, and work outings here. It's a shame that I didn't start Yelping earlier! This review is way overdue, and I'm glad I ate here yesterday which reminded me of how badly this review needed to be written. For starters, the food is reasonably priced. I've always found their fish to be very fresh and their rolls to be perfectly constructed. I have had a good portion of their apps, rolls, and hot dishes, and I can honestly say that I've never ordered something that I straight up didn't enjoy. My go-to roll is the Wake Forest roll, which I am slightly obsessed with. Their tempura veggies are awesome and I am guilty of ordering multiple rounds of white sauce for their hibachi chicken - I'm not sure what they put in it to make it different, but it is addictive. I always get a seaweed salad when I go, too. You can't go wrong with food here. I brought a coworker with me last time I was in town and he agreed that the sushi is on par with the places we go in NY, and the Wake Forest roll in particular might be even better. In terms of service, Sakura is incredible. I have never run into a chef, host, or server at Sakura who wasn't incredible. If you're a regular, they will get to know your name and your order. I always order sweet chili sauce with my sushi and oftentimes it would come out when my server came to greet me! I think that service like this goes a long way. After a two year hiatus, the chefs still remembered me. The owner of this restaurant is an incredible lady. She is often walking around the restaurant talking to customers. When I use to live in the area and come all of the time, she would always stop by our table to chat. Once, when I came in with strep, she handed me a big to go container of soup. If this doesn't show you that Sakura cares about their customers and treat them like family, I'm not sure what will. When I came back after two years, she remembered what I was doing and even where my parents live. If you are in Winston and don't take advantage of this awesome place, it is your loss (and also, if you are there AND are eating here - I am very jealous). I am very loyal to this place and stand by this five star review. read more