A little gem found on the westbank. The hostess was very nice and sat us immediately. Our waiter…read moreapproached the table with water andwas able to recommend some amazing dishes. The food came out very fast, fresh, and tasty. The quality of the sushi was too notch as well. Its very hard to find on the westbank good quality sushi. I was sad I couldnt try the fry claims but that just gives me a reason to go back. Its a must try restaurant.

Sakura is one of my favorite sushi spots on the Westbank! The sushi/sashimi is always fresh. The…read morestaff is very friendly and accommodating. Their service is pretty quick too. I dine in a few times a month but order take out at least once a week! My favorite is the Sakura roll, O Toro (2 pcs per order), Chicken teriyaki bowl and the Kani + house salad is always a go-to! Highly recommend this spot if you're craving a good sushi meal at decent prices!

Actually a really solid, mid-priced sushi spot! A good addition to the neighborhood…read more Love this spot for lunch or a quick date night!

From service to food, I was overly impressed. Each item we had, including drinks, was very…read moredelicious. They did not disappoint.

i think its under new management/ownership, they changed their tennou 3 roll just as good but…read moredefinitely not the same as old version. the food was delicious, and sushi tasted fresh. The service was also fast, friendly, and efficient. My order came out quickly, and the staff made sure everything was to my liking. The atmosphere was clean and relaxed, perfect for a casual lunch or dinner.

Our favorite sushi restaurant on the Westbank. We've been eating there many times a year for quite…read morea few years. Services is great without being too much. Calm quiet place to enjoy a meal.

FINALLY ate in! We've probably had take out 8 times since 7-2023; we usually go over the river when…read morewe want to eat at a restaurant. This particular Monday night we opted to eat a 5:30P dinner in a relatively quiet, open restaurant with Kaitlyn C. as our server. Sake and water for husband and soda for myself all delivered quickly. Also ordered apps at same time explaining husband was famished. Pork gyoza showed up in less than 5 min, and our spring rolls with yummy chili sauce arrived before the gyoza was gone. Husband's Beef Yaki Udon arrived in a reasonable size bowl - no overfilling with too many noodles. I thought the beef was good quality and the cabbage was just the right amount and not too strong. The Crunchy Dynamite Roll w/soy paper and Tsurai Roll (suggested by Kaitlyn when I was overwhelmed with choices) w/sriracha on the side were the last to make it to the table but worth the wait. I'm so glad we asked for a recommendation because otherwise the Tsurai would have been overlooked - and it was the bomb! Not a cheap meal ($71.30 w/tax w/o tip) but eating out generally isn't. With that said, only had a small amount of Udon leftover which means we didn't pay for any wasted food. Plan on eating in again rather than doing take out. Thanks, Kaitlyn C.!

This place is really good! I would recommend it to anyone and also check out the Snow Crab…read moreTempura... so good!

I have always passed this place up and finally decided to stop! I was excited at the fact they had…read morean outside patio bc the weather was so refreshing and nice. Its not a very big place but very cute. We were able to sit immediately which is always a place. The waitress was nice but on the slow side. The menu reminds me of Royal House Sushi, I'm not sure if they ate the same owners. But the food was fast, fresh, and tasty. Its definitely worth trying especially on a nice day. You wont be disappointed and the ramen was bursting with flavor.

We made reservations so no waiting. We chose to sit inside and enjoy watching the Sushi being made…read more Our server Cathy was absolutely amazing. Got our drinks right away, followed by our appetizers. The flavored Lychee Sake wad very flavorful and paired lovely with our entree selections. The Miso Soup, Pork Gyoza, Ginger Salad, Clear Soup, Shrimp Fried Rice and Chicken Satay were all prepared perfectly. Our Sushi rolls encompassed a variety of rolls. Geisha Kiss, Twister Roll, Snow Crab, Hidden Dragon and G6 Roll were all savory and packed with flavor.

Let me be very clear: the quality and freshness of this sushi were exceptional. From the first…read morebite, it was obvious the fish was incredibly fresh--clean, vibrant, and expertly prepared. The rice was perfectly seasoned and balanced, and every roll tasted intentional and well-crafted. This is not average sushi; this is high-quality product done right. What really stood out was the size of the rolls. These weren't skimpy or over-engineered gimmicks--they were generous, well-proportioned, and satisfying. Each roll felt substantial without sacrificing balance, which is exactly what you want. That said, the only surprising part of the experience had nothing to do with the food. The wait staff, chef, and even the owner came across attentive knowing they deliver a phenomenal product and service. The sushi speaks for itself. With food this fresh, this well-executed, and this generously portioned. This is excellent sushi and service.

Umi 2 is my Westbank go-to for a good poke bowl. They give you a huge portion of rice and good…read moreamounts of the proteins and vegetables. The Kona is the only one I've tried and I've stuck to it because it's so good. I also love that their cocktails list the ingredients in them. Their green tea is my new headache cure. I like the interior. It's bigger and more stylish than you'd expect. Sometimes it can smell a little stale, though. The service is good.

The pick up times have gotten very consistent and the food is always ready as promised now! No…read morecomplaints and the quality is still outstanding!

Oh.my.goodness. Great food. Exceptional service. Worth the drive. Yelp told us 3.5 miles - AS…read moreTHE CROW FLIES.

First time, and we will be back!…read more We were welcomed by a smiling face at the door, and our server was just as nice. My sister is picky about her sushi, and she loved it! Some of the best seasoned hibachi I have had in my life. You can tell it is an older spot, but it was clean. And they played music and have tvs which was a nice touch.

Went there last week and got the chicken teriyaki bento box. I was not happy. For me, flavor was…read morelacking. This place use to be the spot but not anymore...

Probably the best ramen in town…read more The order: spicy tonkatsu, bbq pork, ramen noodles, corn, bok choy, and black garlic. We ordered some hamachi Kama (yellowtail cheek), pork goyzas, soft shell crab, ginger salad, and spicy edamame, too! Loved them! Juni gave top tier service. A chill hangout spot that closes late! Make sure to order the hamachi Kama once you're seated bc Tur takes 20 mins to prepare! I had such a great time I forgot to take pictures!

I've been eating sushi since the mid 1980's and I've been eating sushi in New Orleans since the mid…read more1980's. The order I received today was the absolute worst sushi and related food I have EVER received from a sushi restaurant. The baked salmon appetizer was awful. It was dry. It smelled like canned wet cat food and tasted like what I assume canned wet cat food tastes. Disgusting. The salmon roe was ok but was thick as if it was old and getting pasty. The roll was disgusting. Tasted like old fish covered in sauce. The salmon was ok. The tuna browning on the edges. The entire meal was absolutely freaking disgusting. Worst ever. I feel sick. I have had decent sushi here before. This was bad. Maybe the ICE crackdown in the city has them serving old, bad sushi. Was so bad, it went into the trash. See pic.

During our last night in Louisiana during the Christmas break, Sophia and I headed here for dinner…read more Cafe Zen has been a favorite of ours for years when we lived in the Westbank. Sushi, noodle salad and more...great comfort food. We found out they relocated to the old Gretna neighborhood near the Courthouse recently so why not see how things are now in their new digs? Walking in, we noticed a big difference. In the previous spot, they were in a strip mall where they were small and intimate. In their new location, they have more space and a separate area with a bar. I think this was previously occupied, but on the eyes it can be a bit confusing. Within minutes, we were ready for ordering. For apps, we both ordered noodle salad, one of our favorite dishes. Sophia said the aftertaste was like mayonaise and I noticed the difference too. Maybe the mix was a little strong, but it was good. For the main course, I ordered baked salmon rolls which consisted of baked salmon fillet wrapped around snow crab filling and we shared fried fish cakes with wasabi sauce for dipping. Everything was delicious and just like previous times after moving away, made us feel like we were back home. However, the reason why the rating was 4 stars was due to the lack of intimacy the new location offered. It looks gorgeous, but again, the presence of intimacy seemed a distant memory. We sat next to a group who was a little loud and inebriated, even though they weren't harming us. A situation like that at the previous location would never happen. Sophia mentioned the same thing too as we left. Would we come back? Yes, but maybe during lunch where it's less people. We'll give them some time in this location.

Love the new location! Same great food and service!! Perfect for a date night or work lunch.read more