Sakura

Walked by this restaurant many times when going to our favorite grocery store (Lowes Foods) next…read moredoor and finally decided to try it out for lunch before shopping. We were promptly greeted upon entering and shown to our table. The restaurant was about 75% full of other patrons and the dining room was clean and comfortable. Along with regular tables, there was limited seating at the sushi bar. As we began looking over the menu, our server made us aware of the lunch specials on the back page, which was greatly appreciated. I went with the Teriyaki Beef and my wife had the Hibachi Chicken. I chose the side salad with the house ginger dressing and my wife had the miso soup. Both of us went with white rice. Our sides came out pretty quick, and once we finished our sides, our entrees came out like clockwork. The Teriyaki Beef with accompanying vegetables tasted great, but I felt the portion size of both could have been larger. Still, it was a good value. Now, the portion size of the Hibachi Chicken with vegetables was much better, and it may be my choice next time. I want to mention that the sushi I saw being delivered to other tables looked pretty amazing, so the Hibachi Chicken may have to wait. Service was excellent throughout our visit. The only suggestion would be some soft background authentic Japanese music to add to the experience.

I'm so surprised how this place has such good reviews. I came back to see if maybe it was an…read moreisolated bad experience but it was still pretty bad. Their tuna is not fresh, period. They also use the tiniest portions of fish on the special rolls which really bothers me. Maybe their non sushi dishes are better, I won't be back to find out.

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Don Express

4.6(104 reviews)

0.1 mi

My friend and I decided to try this place and have now added this to our favorite list. I had…read moreDoordash'd from this place before but never had the Dine-In experience. You order off a screen and find a table to sit at and they bring the food out to you. Of course, there are staff at the counter to answer any questions with your order and they're all very friendly. The place has more seating than I thought. There's a "side" room with plenty of seating! I ordered a soupless ramen (Mazesoba) and my friend got the Yakisoba. We both loved our entrees- perfect flavor! Definitely more things we'd like to try for next time! I've also had their Katsu Bento box before and it is also great! Plenty of food in the Bento Box to explore and have as a second meal! If you haven't tried this place, you must! You won't be disappointed!

I really enjoyed eating lunch there today. It's definitely a smaller restaurant but they have some…read morereally high quality food. I had the ramen and the spring rolls. I would highly recommend both!

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Pork Yakisoba

Tokyo House One

3.9(47 reviews)

2.4 mi

Is there decent sushi in a strip mall? Really? Surprisingly, yes! I'm admittedly a bit of a sushi…read moresnob. Tokyo House I did not disappoint. The ambiance is very basic and it is predominantly a take-out place. The hibachi chicken was decently portioned, reasonable, and fast. The rolls (Spicy Tuna and Happy Roll) were flavorful and well textured. The food was prepared faster than expected which was a bonus. Recommended: Spicy Tuna Roll

If I could give this place a zero, I would. Racism still lives. When you walk into an establishment…read moreyou expect the people who work there to love their job regardless of what the customer looks like. I must've walked in there straight faced because it smelled in there, because the lady at front desk was favoring white women more then even her own race. This place is disgustingly bad from inside out. The inside is small and when someone TAKES A DUMP YOU CAN SMELL IT THROUGHTOUT THE Resturant. Then to be faced with bad attitude, I just walked out! Went across the street to MIZU. Must more quality atmosphere and food and hospitality.

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It's in a small strip mall next to Harris Teeter.

Konnichiwa

4.2(105 reviews)

7.2 mi

Been looking for a good Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Winston-Salem area after moving back…read morefrom Hawaii and we found a great one. Located in the same shopping center as Walmart on E. Hanes Mill Rd, this gem is housed in the same spot where the Hwy 55 burger joint was (I sure miss them). Parking is shared with other area merchants, and since it's quite a distance from Walmart's entrance, finding a space is not a problem. The restaurant is well-lit, comfortable and clean. We were promptly greeted and shown to a table. The menu had a great selection of ramen, bento, and sushi. While I was leaning towards sushi, I opted for the chicken katsu bento. The food came out quickly and I was pleasantly surprised at the portion size. Definitely a good value in my opinion. The only disappointment was their take on fried rice, which seemed more like a dirty rice you would get at Popeye's. Honestly, I think white rice would have been a better pairing for this dish. Great service throughout our visit and we're keeping this one on the short list.

My favorite sushi spot in all of WS! As someone who doesn't eat raw sushi I love the many menu…read moreoptions for cooked rolls, some even deep fried! My favorite is the highway 9 roll with the bulldog a close second. I also like to get the crab Rangoon appetizer or the crab salad. The crab salad is really unique and fresh tasting. Service is always quick even when they're busy. I love the addition of these fun new tree platters too!

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Spring rolls

Arigato Japanese Steak & Seafood House

3.1(177 reviews)

0.5 mi

Really wanted some good Japanese food and was not disappointed. Had the Shogan special dinner…read more(fillet, shrimp, and lobster tail). Along with that came the shrimp appetizer, fried rice, and vegetables. Was a lot of food, but I managed to eat it all. Everything was great, the lobster was not as good as usual, but still good. Chef did a great job and the wait staff was very efficient. Was a little warm in the dining room, but with four large stoves going it was understandable.

From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and an inviting atmosphere. The…read morehibachi show was not only entertaining but impressive -- our chef had amazing skills and a great sense of humor, keeping everyone at the table laughing and engaged. The food was absolutely delicious! Everything was cooked to perfection -- the steak was tender and flavorful, the shrimp were juicy, and the fried rice had the perfect balance of flavor and texture and the crab cake was devine. The portions were very generous. If you're looking for a fun night out with excellent food and top-notch service, I highly recommend and will definitely be coming back!

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Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

3.4(150 reviews)

2.2 mi

This is my favorite hibachi steakhouse to eat at…read more The food is mostly good. It has consistently been under-salted lately, but that is easy enough to fix. My steak is always cooked perfectly. They have noodles in addition to rice, which I like, and I usually order an extra side of these. The portions are huge. My steak covered 1/2 of my plate today. I like the sushi. I get the veggie roll, fried. Honestly this is probably pretty hard to mess up, due to the distinctive lack of seafood, but still. No complaints here. The service is excellent. The past 2 times I've been, I've had the same server. I believe her name is Jennifer. She is awesome--the old school, super attentive, doesn't let the drinks go even close to empty type. The chefs are fun, most of them really do commit to the bit-- onion volcanoes, lots of jokes and banter, the whole 9 yards.

Always a delicious Japanese hibachi experience! Went here for a mama/daughter date night and…read moreenjoyed a great cooking experience and dinner! The wait time was relatively short as I didn't make reservations and my daughter enjoyed the coy pond out front! Our chef was very talented and provided great entertainment for me and my daughter. The fried bananas at the end are a special treat too! Our wait staff was also very friendly and attentive. We never were low on drinks! Only one star taken off because the wait time between sitting and the meal beginning was quite lengthy. It was a busy night so I'm sure this was what was going on!

Wish the trees outside the window had shown up as nice as they looked in person.

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SORA Japanese Restaurant

4.4(17 reviews)

8.6 mi

Hibachi steak and shrimp were cooked brilliantly! The broccoli had just the right amount of…read morebrowning from the grill.

We usually drive past this restaurant since we live and shop at places around it, but we decided to…read morestop in and try the sushi. This is not a high end place or even a place that specializes in sushi, but we thought we would give it a shot. It is clean on the inside of the restaurant and there is seating inside only. I ordered two basic rolls, while my wife ordered a roll and tempura veggies. I got my rolls in a few minutes and they weren't bad, again this is not high end, but it was decent. The cost at the time the visit was $7 per roll. My wife had to wait for her veggies and when it came out it was not tempura. The veggies were coated in cornmeal and deep fried. They were okay, but DEFINITELY NOT tempura. With the rolls being okay I did try the "tempura" but will pass on that in the future if we visit again.

Nice and clean

Salmon and eel roll, a bit high in the price but it is big and tastes great.

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Sushi Sho

4.3(70 reviews)

0.8 mi

We have been to sushi sho twice now and really enjoy it. Though it can sometimes take a little…read morewhile to get your order if you come at prime time, they do a good job to give you what you ask for and not forgetting a bunch of items. The quality is all pretty good and it's a nice selection available even on the lunch menu.

Went here for team dinner and it was great!…read more The window decor of the little cartoon sushi definitely caught my eye! The service was great! There were 9 of us doing a mix of regular menu and AYCE and we all left happy. I did AYCE and loved the variety available! Everything was super tasty! In addition to the pictured items I got pepper tuna, a Philadelphia hand roll, and the tempura banana! Definitely recommend everything I tried!

Available drinks

Left: spicy tuna hand roll w/ avocado | Right: salmon roll

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Salmon roll! Yum!

Hibachi Express

4.7(22 reviews)

12.7 mi

My favorite J Best Japanese food in King. Staff are always friendly and the prices are fair.read more

Got very little protein. Not worth it. Super small pieces of meat. Would not go back. The young…read morelady at the counter was nice.

H9 Salmon Plate

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Sushi Rose

4.3(111 reviews)

2.8 mi•Downtown

I came to Sushi Rose for the first time yesterday before getting engaged. The manager Eli, and the…read moretwo owners were unbelievable and made our experience wonderful on our special night! They played our favorite song and gave us a complementary desert. We will be going every year on our anniversary! Thank you all!

Cutie little restaurant. Interesting Peruvian/Japanese fusion flavors. Parking was not the easiest…read more Restaurant is quite dark for ~ambiance~ I suppose which is just personal preference whether one likes that or not. Our server was very friendly and had lots of opinions and information about drinks and dishes which was helpful and nice at a unique restaurant like this. The ceviche was yummy with good flavor, a little small for the price but refreshing. We got the brulee signature roll and the Mango Tatsu roll. Brulee signature had mashed plantains on top which was an interesting twist but ultimately I felt like it masked the flavor of the rest of the roll. Even when you remove the plantain's the sauce of it is already seeped into the roll. The mango tatsu had a similar-ish problem. The whole roll was pretty much just mango and rice flavor. Overall, was decent but for the price I was expecting "spectacular" and it was not really that.

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Lejessica C.

10 years ago

When ever I am in Winston-Salem shopping or have time after school I go and eat here. They have the best variety of egg rolls ever and my favorite is the Japanese Egg Roll and sauce! It's worthy of every dollar and cents spent and it's a little gem in the cut that deserve some shine! read more

AD L.

11 years ago

The best sushi in Winston Salem for sure.. I've been around the town looking for good sushi.. so far Sakura is the best.. read more

Sabrina S.

15 years ago

Awesome food! They have good prices, good service, and overall a great experience. Love it!!

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As someone who's eaten their fair share of sushi across NC (as well as some of the best in LA), I…read morehate having to write this review. We were originally planning to hit up our usual AYCE spot in Greensboro but didn't want to deal with the wait, so we decided to try Kimono since it's closer to home. Big mistake. Let's start with the rolls - they're basically rice bombs with a hint of fish somewhere in there. If you're into eating mostly rice with your sushi, then jackpot! But if you're looking for that perfect rice-to-fish ratio and fresh, vibrant flavors that good sushi should have, keep driving. The quality is barely a step above what you'd grab from Harris Teeter's sushi counter, and I'm being generous here. The only saving grace was our server, who was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. But friendly service can't make up for mediocre food, especially when the bill hits $120 for three people. At that price point, you expect way better quality. Bottom line: Save your money and make the drive to a better spot. There are too many good sushi places in the Triad to settle for this. Your wallet (and taste buds) will thank you later.

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We ordered takeout from here to bring over to The Brewer's Kettle, and everything was great. The…read morefood was ready right on time and packed neatly in styrofoam containers. I got the noodles with shrimp, and they were delicious -- fresh, flavorful, and still nice and warm when we sat down to eat. We also tried some noodles with carrots and a few other dishes, and everything was consistently good. Fast service, tasty food, and perfect for a to-go meal.

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The service is always excellent and the staff always friendly. The food has not been on point the…read morelast 3 times I have visited. I usually get the chicken but decided on steak this time to switch things up. The steak was tender but not much flavor nor did the rice...the veggies tasted burnt. I'm going to have pass for a while.

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Oh my goodness. I made a huge mistake. I ordered a salad at this place. I got the fillet mignon…read moresalad. I would not have fed that lettuce to a sick rabbit on the side of a road. It was the nastiest salad I have ever seen in all of my years, the steak was overcooked and cold, it tasted nothing filet m. Just because of that disgusting experience, I will never ever ever return to any KOBE restaurant. I don't think you should either. By the way, the salad was $12.50 and they didn't put my dressing in ha ha.

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