Sapporo is an old favorite and this visit just reinforced that. We went for my birthday dinner! A group of 6 of us, please note parties of 5+ are now required to be on one ticket. We walked in and were seated after some tables were arranged for us. My wife and I started with some green iced teas, gyoza (pan fried) for appetizers, and then got the tiger eye roll and spicy rainbow roll. The gyoza had a perfect crunch paired with the tenderness of the chicken. The spicy rainbow roll is so tasty with the right amount of kick and has the variety in fish to keep it interesting. The mango and masago keeps the heat down. The tiger eye roll was like russian roulette with how spicy of a bite you get with the jalapeño, but I enjoyed it! Our waiter was a bit slow with following up, but the owner is always a pleasure to talk to. Cheers! read more

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A-okay! Tried this place recently with a coworker for lunch. I was excited to see they have 100/100 health score and a wide variety of items on the menu. The interior of this restaurant is really nice and the service was very good. Our server answered my questions about the menu and checked in with us throughout our meal. We both ordered sushi rolls which came with complimentary salad and miso soup. The soup and salad were great! Very flavorful and perfect temp for both. The sushi rolls were fine. They are quite large so if you like big portions, that's a plus, however I was having trouble eating the sushi pieces in one bite and would have preferred thinner slices or a more tightly packed roll with less rice. read more

I'm not sure how this restaurant isn't a 5 star or even close to it! We wanted to check out a new sushi place and stumbled upon this gem! The decor is quite amazing, elaborate, intricate and simply jaw dropping in my opinion. Their attention to detail on the design of this place and decor is astonishing. Modern Japanese aesthetic meets the Japanese empire. It always keeps you looking. Every time I come, I see something I hadn't seen before. The lady at the front always greets you and the servers are fantastic! They were quick, informative and precise. Our food came out so fast even though they were packed! Definitely a lunch spot if you are crunched for time! They provide you with complimentary salad with their house made ginger dressing and miso soup. The ginger dressing can be purchased if you really like it like we did!! The miso soup was great too and flavorful. We ordered the following: - Karai Ramen: yowza!! This soup is perfect on a cold, rainy day. Heck this soup is perfect for even the Texas summer heat! The broth is so flavorful, with just the right amount of spice that makes your throat burn but in a good spicy kind of way! You want to keep going back for more! It has ground pork, a hard boiled egg, ramen and bean sprouts. The ramen noodles were perfectly cooked, not mushy but just the right texture. If your sick or if you just want a good spicy ramen soup, get this. You can't beat the price for the amount you get!! $10 and you can share between two people or keep it to yourself and take it home for left overs! With these high food prices, this definitely works on someone's budget! - Las Vegas Roll (deep fried): perfectly tempura'd, perfectly rolled, just the right amount of ingredients! You can get any sushi roll fried in tempura mix for $1.00! Again the price for the amount you get is right in point. - San Antonio Roll: of course you could get some at H-E-B, but these masters don't disappoint! They were rolled to perfection and the roll was quite hefty in terms of size! I get this every time I come here! Beautifully executed and plated with the right amount of sauces! - Texan roll (deep fried) : this was another hit! The wasabi tobiko cavier was very interesting but fun to eat! I've never had it before but it does have the wasabi flavor! Another dish we'd recommend! Again, I think the prices are reasonable with the amount you get! Definitely check this place out and their soups!!! Keep this one alive SA!! read more

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Classic! A go too! Sapporo has a special place in my heart and try to gatekeep at time because it's just truly AMAZING I hope it stays that way! Been going here since college and it slaps every time. It's affordable you get plenty of food and great service. Can't go wrong with the ramen, the bento boxes, their sushi rolls. I'm grateful they stay consistent throughout the years. It's so hard to find restaurants now a days that it taste great everything you visit. The ambiance is so great very nicely decorated but also intimate at the same time. Definitely a great place for everything. Little date night moment, catch up with friends, solo meal, etc. read more

I remember this place when it first opened. We didn't have much options in San Antonio. It is colorful, fun, and a good Japanese feel Now speaking of the food it is your regular rolls and other typical menu items you will find at any other sushi place I have never had issues with service. It is a bit disappointing not having more traditional Japanese dishes This restaurant is closer to home which is a perfect spot to have a cold beer and couple of dishes along with it read more

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My favirite goto sushi in the neighborhood. The Bento bix lunches have large portions. I tried the Texan Roll for the first time and it was delicious. Creamy avocado and a sauce with a little bite to it. read more

I have been meaning to stop by Sapporo for a while now and I am glad that I did! While having a hard time deciding what me and my plus one wanted to order, we realized we could get the Dinner Sushi Solo that covered all our bases at a great price! The fish for the sashimi and nigiri were super fresh and the seaweed salad portion was generous, considering the cost of it as just an appetizer at many places. While we split the dinner, our server still brought each of us complementary miso soup and salad - all of which tasted great! There aren't dishes or sushi that will totally blow you away, but that is not what this place is for. Service was a touch slow, and I couldn't attribute it to any clear crowd or reason, but other than that a very solid experience! Don't let its location in a chain of shared spaces fool you, the vibe inside is unique and distinct to Sapporo. Good place to pop in if you want fresh, and relatively priced sushi! read more

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Very clean, friendly service, the food was not great, though. I got the bento #1 with teriyaki chicken and it was absolutely disgusting. The chicken just tasted really off and the sauce did nothing to mask the taste. The gyoza fell apart and the sushi wasn't fresh tasting. The miso soup was a 10/10, though. Overall, I can't say I'd come back. read more

Food is stellar!! Service with Anthony so wonderful, attentive, and knowledgeable. Ambiance is so darling! Will visit again and again. read more

Sapporo - Sunset roll! - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Visited Sapporo in San Antonio based on a high recommendation. Upon entering, encountered a notices insisting that groups of 5 or more must pay by one check and they reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.  Now in the overall scheme of life these are not big deals, but at the same time, both were a bit unwelcoming as the first things I notice entering your business.  As for the rationale on the one check rule, shared by a staff member, it's more convenient for the server during busy times.  PAUSE Isn't the point of owning an establishment to stay busy? In my recollection, there didn't appear to be many booths or tables accommodating five or more people. Even if there were, it shouldn't prevent servers from efficiently managing multiple tickets. Speaking from my past experience in the hospitality industry, handling separate tickets for a table of more than 5 was never an issue, no matter how busy it got. Entering the place, I was impressed with the décor ... would be a cool little date spot I thought, but then remembered it might not be a good idea to go as more than one couple, because you might be late for your movie having to figure out your separate checks and then having to venmo or zelle the one person who paid for everything in order to get their money back. But first you must figure out who is going to pay the whole bill.   Apologies for the digression. The menu offers a diverse selection, but surprisingly, there's no fried rice - just white steamed rice. Seemed to not offer in an Asian Fusion restaurant.  Especially considering fried rice's simplicity and assumed popularity, but not my kitchen.  Our group ordered various items, receiving mixed reviews. Standouts were the Seafood Ramen and Bibimbap bowl, both earning high praise, while other dishes fell in the range of 2 to 3 out of 5. I must commend Jackson for being a fantastic server--a genuinely kind soul. I'm grateful that our group only had one check, sparing Jackson from the hassle of sorting out individual orders and matching credit cards. Oh wait guys, I have to go ... the Zelle I just sent to the person who paid our bill didn't go through.  I need to check my bank and see what may have happened. I hope I didn't send it to the wrong person. If it did not go through, maybe I can use another app, like cashapp or venmo, oh wait, he doesn't have those.  Geez, now looks like I have to go to an ATM to get cash, does anyone know where an ATM is around here?  I can pay you later, you say, oh ok that's cool.  Just remind me....@ SAPPORO OWNERSHIP hear the message!? read more

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Amazing experience! I had to place a big order and Cassie made it so easy, and everything was ready within 30 minutes! Will be back!

Amazing place! This is a budget friendly date night restaurant where you will get some wonderful dishes. The crunchy roll was $11.25 and the Spicy Rainbow Roll was $16.00 (so worth the price!!!). Every sushi meal (I'm not sure about the bento boxes and ramen) comes with a side salad and miso soup so that's always a plus. The only thing I will mention is that the rolls can be inconsistent with the sizing because sometimes they are way too big and then sometimes they're perfect portion sizing. Also service is always very hospitable! read more

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10s all across the board. This place is so yummy and the owner is just a gem. I usually always get the bento boxes and it's so much food for the price read more

Service was fast, friendly, food delicious. We ordered a 5 oz. Sake, shrimp goyoza, & 3 entrees for $55! The ambiance is so pretty. Definitely coming back! read more

Sapporo - California roll, jazz roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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One of the other reviewers here kind of nails it: "If you are a sushi snob or seek quality over quantity, this is not the place." Well, I'm not a sushi snob, but there is a grain of truth here. This is a perfectly acceptable place to grab lunch, the place is clean and the staff friendly enough. However, the rolls, the tempura, and even the soup's on the bland-but-filling side. Since when did tempura shrimp come rolled in a corn-dog batter? Weird. The reason for the 'fills you up' part of the restaurant is simply that they pad all the rolls out with a HUGE amount of rice. It's not bad per se but it kills the balance of flavors you're shooting for in sushi. Still, know what you're getting into when you come here and you'll be fine. This place scores a 3 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either. read more

Sapporo - The corn-dog like tempura shrimp. - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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My favorite sushi spot in ALL of San Antonio. The prices are reasonable, the staff is friendly and the restaurant is cute! Love it every time. I usually get the Rock n roll, San Antonio roll or Philadelphia roll with spicy edamame. read more

I'll start with the ambiance, very colorful and inviting, they start you off with a miso soup and salad, the salad is just romaine but the salad dressing is what makes it, miso dressing...the food was on point with great flavors and the staff is super friendly, great date night place read more

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Needed a quick and inexpensive sushi dinner and Sapporo came across my search. I was floored by these prices! I'm from the Houston area and there's more adorable options than San Antonio has. But Sapporo matched the prices that I'm more used to. I got the Geta 5 combo which was only $11 for 17 pieces. Everything very tasty! The guy at the counter was very nice and he made good conversation while I waited for my to go order which was made timely for a Friday night. Can't wait to come back and actually have dinner inside and try their other dishes. read more

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love sapporo! amazing 10/10 always i come here at least once a month& it doesn't disappoint (: read more

Sapporo - fiesta roll (left), tiger eye roll (far right) and the western roll (middle) - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I was really excited to try this place, I saw it had 4.4 on Google reviews and thought WHY NOT. We were quickly greeted and sat at a nearby table. The restaurant has some really cool interior designs and details. We were served water and a couple of miso soups. After staring at the sushi menu, we decided to go with our server's recommendation for spicy rolls. Pictured is only two and they were unfortunately our least favorite out of the four. The sushi rolls are huge - lots of rice and the insides (jalapeños/cucumbers) aren't chopped very small so be prepared for some huge servings and it falling apart before you can eat it. The Dynamic roll was really underwhelming... the tuna was old and hard and it pretty much looked like chorizo or old stuffing. I took a bite to be optimistic and I was really sad to be disappointed. While our server was nice and quick with bringing water refills, she kinda disappeared after serving our rolls so I didn't really have a chance to ask for another roll to eat. We boxed up our leftovers. We did have 1 roll that was amazing, I can't remember the name but it was crab in the middle, with spicy crab on top with crunchy crumbs and spicy mayo. We definitely want to give it another go since sushi rolls are so fickle to find regardless but I think I'll stick to the Yelp reviews and go for a bento. read more

Sapporo - Dynamic roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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I have been coming here since 2020 & it's definitely my favorite sushi spot! Service is always quick and orders are always correct when taking it to go! My favorite role is the monster roll, and the seaweed salad is top-notch! Cute spot for a quick date night! read more

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The food is great, and the atmosphere is nice, especially during the night! The rolls are surprisingly huge and at a good price. One roll can definitely feed one to two people up no problem from my experience so far read more

So...I am NOT a connoisseur of Sushi. I have been slowly dabbling, but it hasn't been high in the list of things I crave. But we ordered out from Sapporo last night and I can't wait to do it again. Now, I understand that enjoying the hell out of four different California-style rolls is really only scratching the surface of all things sushi. It's not that adventurous, truly, but it IS a very enthusiastic step in that direction. Let's be real, you've got to be pretty jazzed to go slipping down a road that leads to things like raw fish and eel sauce, but this is where I find myself. Thanks to Sapporo. We picked up rolls of the "Rock and", "UTSA", "Angel", and "Crunchy" varieties. Like I said, all California style rolls, with fillings ranging from tempura shrimp, to crab and salmon. The Angel Roll and UTSA Roll were favorites, but we devoured everything. It was fresh, balanced, and portions were large. The four rolls were enough to have the three of us stuffed with two pieces left over (which my husband DEVOURED for BREAKFAST this morning). Staff at the restaurant are super friendly and ordering was easy. We will be going back soon and not only will we eat there, but I think we'll have to see about branching out into some more adventurous sushi! read more

Sapporo - UTSA Roll (avocado, tempura, crab, jalapeño, cream cheese, with a crunchy crumb, jalapeño sauce, and eel sauce) - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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The inside of this restaurant is super fun! Cute date night spot. Reasonably priced sushi that in size is HUGE! The service was very nice and fast even though I came in 40 min before close. read more

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Very welcoming atmosphere, right when you walk in you can either place a to go order or they will seat your party. The front desk has a case with money from all over the world! It's pretty cool, the decor and lights on the walls looks like stain glass. And the led lights around the bar say "Sapporo", I loved the decor. service was really good! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. And the food...? DELICIOUS! I had the unagi bowl and my bestie had some udon, it was delicious! A beautiful selection of Japanese food. Overall, it gets a 5! Will definitely be back! read more

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We have made this our date night spot. Service and food is always so great! When I'm craving sushi or ramen this is the spot!

The food was fine. My sushi roll was good but messy to eat. Very interesting sushi rolls on the menu with lots of ingredients. I do want to note that the crazy rolls are huge. The service was pretty bad at least when I went. We ordered an appetizer that we never got and they tried to charge us for it. We also had to give ourselves the bill because we sat for 15 min after we were done eating and our server never came back. Honestly I think they forgot we were even there. It was also fairly crowded and we had to wait for 15-20 min to even get seated. I will probably give this place another chance later but my first impressions aren't very good. read more

Sapporo - Crazy Dragon Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Absolutely love. Sushi is amazing and fresh. Large pieces and great prices. Love the atmosphere and services.

Excellent food and cool layout. Owner is the best! She greats us every time and always has a smile on her face. read more

Great place to get a yummy affordable lunch. Portion sizes are larger then average, believe me they are. Teriyaki chicken was not just sweet sauce it was actually tasting and contained the flavor of char grill. Look over the menu and the bento boxes are a great deal and so are the "Geta". There's this little side salad that comes with a yummy dressing. It's just lettuce but that dressing! Pickled ginger is upon request. Made a special roll for me and it was good. Good amount of portions of ingredients in each bite. Tea pots were kind of old and used and didn't close properly causing lid to open and my mom spilled hot tea. Napkins were in extreme shortage. Server was just ok. The decor was plentiful and fun. I really liked the dividers I know it's for COVID-19 but I think they should keep them, give a sense of privacy. I'm definitely going back, the quality of food exceeds the price. read more

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Sapporo has a really cool atmosphere. Our party of 2 was greeted upon entry and our waiter was very kind and attentive to our table. The miso soup and appetizer salad with miso dressing were delicious. My favorite dish was the bento with karai pork. The rolls are pretty good; just a bit saucy for my taste. I might request they go a little lighter on the sauce next time. We are excited to return and try more from their large menu. read more

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A fine place for sushi. Clean, quick staff, went during a busy hour and it didn't take forever to get food so that was great. Only con is that I felt like it wasn't the most flavorful sushi, but for the price I would go back for a quick bite! I got a Geta 4 which was 15 pieces of sushi for only like 10$ or $11 if I remember correctly. It's Decorated really fun in there! read more

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The soup and kimchi was good but the sushi was subpar. The pieces were really large and not very tasty at all. We only had about 2 pieces each and couldn't stomach the rest. Got them to go but threw them out because it just taste good. Won't ever get sushi from here again. read more

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Wow. This place was ECCENTRICALLY decorated and I loved it! The moment I walked in, I was beyond shocked at how it was decorated, all the neon and art and everything was just so mesmerizing. Before I came in, I asked if we needed a reservation and they were on a first come, first serve basis. They also kind asked if we can just wear a mask up until we get to our table, which was covered with roll away plexiglass covers. They were practicing safe measures such as social distancing and wearing face masks. Our waiter was fabulous, I can't remember his name but he just kept checking up and was beyond helpful. I came with a group of four people. We got three rolls, California, UTSA, and the Las Vegas roll. They were good large portions, we had one roll leftover. Everyone got a salad and miso soup as soon as we came in, the miso soup was delicious. I also ordered a Tempura Shrimp Udon and it was fantastic! One of the best bowls of udon that I've had. The prices were also good. They're way underpriced, I'm visiting from out of state and I was pretty shocked at the total. The rolls I usually have can range around $12-$15 and here, they are just under it. I will be sure to visit every time I come back to San Antonio. read more

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I was first introduce to this place years ago and I still go! This place is such a hit in my family that when extended family comes into town we always go to Sapporo. It's a no brainer at this point. My favorite thing to get is the monster roll it's so good. And the prices are affordable! read more

Years later I finally gave this place another shot after many people trying to convince me it's good. Sorry, that was my last chance & I'm still giving one star. There's much better sushi & other restaurants in general with clean dining, kind waitstaff, and good food. Hair in our kimchi ... cmon y'all. put on a hairnet ! Train your staff! DO BETTER. The waitress was so kind until we saw the hair in the kimchi - kind of apologetic but also kind of brushed it off. Then snatched our menus out of our hands. Then we decided to "give it another chance" and still eat there , got our soup and pathetic looking salad .. said thank you directly to the waitress- whom looked straight at my fiancé, TWICE, and ignored him both times he said thank you. I've learned my lesson! read more

Sapporo - Hair in the kimchi at the top - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We love this place. Cheap and BIG eats. It's definitely our go to when feeding a crowd. Wait times can be long, but it's worth it. They do shut down between lunch & dinner so be sure to check. THEY DO accept reservations for large parties, so call and don't take no for an answer! We had that issue during a birthday dinner. Staff is great and very welcoming. It's a dark, but colorful place in the evenings. Pretty decor. Of course food is very yummy. read more

The ramen portion size is very large, but was not very flavorful. I ordered the miso ramen and the combination of the broth was a bit off to me since it seemed like they used miso soup (the really bland one) instead of using a thicker, miso-based tare. The chashuu was more of an overboiled pork slice and it was very meaty and rigid. I tried the spicy edamame and it was very delicious! Service was good, friendly staff and checked up on us a fair amount. The lighting was good with a good atmosphere. I would probably not order the ramen next time and try out the sushi instead, if I come back. read more

Yummmm!! Good service, clean, and fast! Local favorite!!! Try it! You won't regret it! Go at night and enjoy the art! read more

Sapporo - The owner made the art and it's always changing. It's gorgeous! - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Great vibe, friendly service (Jackie waited on us) and good food. We ordered the lunch bento #2 (2 meats etc) and the sushi rolls. Loved the bulgogi but felt the teriyaki beef was tough. The sushi rolls were great but I'd stick with the traditional California roll instead of the deep fried. Would definitely return to try other items on the menu. Jackie rocked !! read more