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Sarku Japan

2.7 (85 reviews)
InexpensiveJapanese, Sushi Bars
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Chicken Teriyaki $7.39
Lisa L.

This is one of the few Sarku restaurants open in Maryland, and we were craving for chicken teriyaki. We usually go to the one located in Laurel, but it is temporarily closed due to pandemic. We noticed the chicken teriyaki is tastier and bigger here than at Laurel, which comes with steamed rice and mixed vegetables for $7.39. We ordered inside and our food was ready in 10 minutes. The only setbacks were the following things. First, they do not accept the national stamp card here that is used at all other Sarku locations (where you buy 5 teriyaki entrees, get 1 free). Instead, they have their own local stamp card (where you buy 7 teriyaki entrees, get 1 free with purchase of a soft drink). The cashier did not volunteer their stamp card until we asked. Second, the elderly Asian woman manager was cranky and refused to explain why our stamp card wasn't accepted. Just "no" was provided. She also was trying to charge for yum yum sauce that was free with entrees. These are trying times to make money, but friendly customer service is needed here.

Place in college patk
Shantanu D.

I walked in to order and they made me wait for half hour. They are probably just prioritising online orders

California Tempura Roll!!!
Scott E.

Unlike in the hit anime Ben-to, an all-out brawl will not materialize as soon as you order its namesake dish at Sarku Japan with chicken or beef; and the teriyaki shrimp with fried rice will also whet your appetite without the unplanned appearances of ninjas in training or would-be culinary conquerors. This Laurel Towne Center location is very convenient because of its plentiful, free parking and, with plenty of alternative choices for dining, its relatively short lines. Finally, my wife and I have always found the clerks to be helpful and efficient, the exact opposite demeanor of the combatants in Ben-to!

This is what I ordered chicken teriyaki with noodles

I am here once again always great service. The hostess is very respectful and nice. I recommend this place.

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Raven H.

My hand is bigger than my meal and I am a 5'5 female. There portions are tiny. I ordered the chicken bowl and it looks like a toddler meal. I would not recommend. Not worth it.

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Catherine P.

This Sarku is located on Route 1, in the shopping center next to IKEA. The food here is tasty but the owner is always so cranky. You can tell working here is stressful. When I'm in the order I normally stop by and get some because there isn't a chicken teriyaki place in NOVA so I grab it when I can. The service is slow and no matter what you will have to wait. They used to try and charge for the sauces but I just ask when they are bagging up my food and the cashier usually just throws it in.

Chicken teriyaki bento box, dumplings, California roll and salad.
Laura T.

The food here was pretty decent. It's fresh and made to order, which is nice since you know it hasn't been sitting long. The store is pretty big and they have outdoor seating and it was flavorful. I wouldn't really call the salad a salad but the portion size was nice. It's definitely enough for two meals.

Vivian J.

The food was equal to a fast food restaurant. I had the Bento Box and it was not on the level of a high end Japanese Hibachi and Sushi Resturant. The California Rolls were good but they a used minced version of the artificial crab meat and not the crab stick. The service was good. You order your food and when they call your number, you pick up your food. I probably won't be coming back but it is more because it is not my cup of tea. The food lacked the flavors that I am use to tasting in an authentic bento box.

Number 5 combo, looks delish! Salmon, tuna, shrimp and more! Extra ginger please ;)
Kimmi H.

Five stars for the service (super-friendly!), three and a half stars for the food (fish came out lukewarm, not cold?!?) and the miso soup was also lukewarm with Linda funky tofu bits in it. Zero stars for styrofoam cups and bowls. The seaweed was good though! The salmon sashimi was bomb but the whitefish was kinda funky to chew. Again, service was great and everything was clean, I'd just like to see them not serve hot soup and tea in styrofoam - for that reason alone I'd probably not come here again until and unless that was changed. Styrofoam when heated releases benzene which is a known carcinogen!

Chicken teriyaki with veggies
Jose G.

The Sarku locations at the malls seem to do a better job since they are usually more highly trafficked. The teriyaki chicken at this spot seemed a bit watered down. Still enjoyed it though. Maybe it was because the veggie sides were steamed.

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Food was good and as expected. Good deal for the money also. I wanted rice but this did not come. So be careful when ordering!

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Went with a friend as she tried this place for the first time. She instantly got food poisoning that night. Don't recommend this location

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Food was excellent especially the beef and green onions over rice. Sushi was great. The miso soup…read morewas the best that I ever had. Staff are knowledgeable and super pleasant. Atmosphere was open and music was great. Parking lot is around the corner temporarily but you can follow the signs to park at the lowest level which puts you steps away from the entrance. I am looking forward to the next trip for the ranen!

Came here on May 1, 2026 after leaving the MVA...IYKYK so I was irritated and hungry...lol. I was…read morein the mood for some sushi and maybe some ramen to go so just yelp a place close to me and this popped up. Easy access to a garage that's just around the corner because it is on a very busy street. So garage parking is a must. I don't believe they have been open too long as they are still working on their liquor license. Very cute restaurant nice and tidy but a lot of personality in a small space. I was greeted when I walked in and since I was by myself I opted to sit at the sushi bar area. I forgot to take a picture of my food when I came out because I was so hungry...but the rolls were delicious and fresh. I also took some ramen home and I loved how they packaged everything up for me. I would give them a 3.75 stars because I wish they offered more ramen like beef and with the chicken broth not chicken that's fried. As the chicken was soggy and not eatable when I got home even though it was separated from the ramen. I would give them another try if I'm in the area to try more rolls and their alcohol selection.

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