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Sakura Japanese Restaurant
Categories: Restaurants Japanese Restaurants Sushi Bars Japanese, Sushi Bars [Edit]
2060 West StGermantown, TN 38138
(901) 758-8181
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Mon-Thu 5 pm - 9:30 pm
Fri 5 pm - 10 pm
Sat 12 pm - 10 pm
Sun 12 pm - 9 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
23 reviews for Sakura Japanese Restaurant
Review Highlights
"Good sushi- love the joyce roll."
(in 4 reviews)
"It's the best sushi in the city of Memphis/Germantown."
(in 8 reviews)
"The soft shell crab roll was huge (and had tentacles), but..."
(in 3 reviews)
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23 reviews in English
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Review from Kerry C.
11/18/2011
I tried the shell crab roll (soft shell crab, snow crab, avocado, fish eggs and lettuce) and the Naruto (crawfish, snow crab, crabstick and avocado wrapped in cucumber).
The soft shell crab roll was huge (and had tentacles), but it was very fresh. The sesame seed sauce added flavor and kept the roll from being just a huge log of crabmeat and rice. I would definitely order the Naturo roll again. The combination of crawfish and crab gave it a nice spicy / sweet flavor, and I loved the crunch of the cucumber wrap.
Sakura isn't just about sushi, though - the restaurant has a full Japanese menu with tempura, soups and entrees. I started with the crabstick tempura and a bowl of seafood soup.
The tempura was delicious, all warm and crunchy. The portion was also generous - three pieces as opposed to the usual two pieces of other Japanese restaurants. The seafood soup was alright, but it seemed like a slightly dressed up version of Sakura's regular clear soup.
While Sakura is located in a strip mall in the older part of Germantown, it doesn't feel like it inside. The space is big, and they've got some serious mood lighting going on. It's the kind of place that would be just as appropriate for date night as a family dinner. -
Review from Richard S.
Cordova/Appling, TN
Updated - 8/24/2011
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6/12/2011
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Review from David L.
Los Angeles, CA
Try the sushi salad, prob the best $9 value you'll spend anywhere. The salad has no greens, but it has ALL FISH!!! Assortment of white tuna, salmon, and other good sashimi pieces. Ask for less mayo and reduced spicyness.
I also had the sashimi and chicken terryaki lunch combo. The chicken was ok, but the sashimi was really good and creamy. I'm probably going to go back and try more of the sashimi. I don't recommend getting anything else but the fish there though. -
Review from Kathryn K.
Memphis, TN
2/9/2012
Delicious sushi if you know what to order. I recommend the Alfredo, Mexico, Sakura, and Tornado rolls. I also love the albacore sashimi and the seaweed salad. Great value for the prices. My only complaint is that some of the rolls are bland and boring.
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Review from Henry L.
Memphis, TN
1/24/2012
Sakura is our favorite place for sushi. It's more of a modern/fusion Japanese food. We have our favorites rolls at Sakura. My girlfriend likes the Alfredo roll and my favorites are Naruto and Tornado. The service has always been great.
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Review from Kevin M.
Monster Roll is just that.... It's a monster and can easily feed one to two people. The Volcano roll is hands down the best roll that I've had at any sushi place, including great sushi from San Fransisco. The rainbow roll is on par with all other good rolls but twice the size as any other in Memphis. Might I also "highly " recommend the "WHITE FISH" and "Roe" Nigerrie, the best two bites of the meal. The key to Sakura's success is the food is really good and in many cases better tasting , the rolls are much larger than any others in town, and you leave feeling satisfied in the tummy, and in wallet too. Sakura is a TRUE VALUE when it comes to eating sushi in Memphis with out breaking the bank. I always try one "something new" with each trip and this time I came up with a word of caution. We had the Japanese pickle appetizer, and i couldn't make it past the first one. Just not quite ready to recommend this dish, but fully ready to advise caution on this one.
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Review from Linz L.
Nashville, TN
8/5/2011
Gross! I watched one of the sushi chefs, wearing the same pair of gloves, touch everything in the restaurant (including the bathroom door handle) and the proceed to make sushi. Another member of my family watched this same occurrence a few weeks before. I also reported this to the health department. Someone is going to get sick with this kind of behavior.
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Review from Misty R.
Arlington, TN
7/24/2010
Good sushi- love the joyce roll. It's the best roll in the city and it's huge, enough for two people. I would give it 5 stars for the Joyce Roll alone if I was just reviewing my favorite roll in town.
Keep in mind lunch time is crowded as the restaurant is small and it's sometimes hard to find a parking space.Listed in: Sushi Spots
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Review from A W.
Collierville, TN
12/10/2010
This review is based on the takeaway.
Shrimp tempura appetiser comprised of three piece of shrimp and assorted vegetables. It was crisp. A dipping sauce was all right.
Rolls (Golden Spider, Rock N Roll, Smoked Salmon and Soft Shell crab) were somewhat plain. I really liked fatty richness of smoked salmon. Additionally salmon was not overly salty. Rice used was bland and dry.
The above establishment has not got a menu online that would allow a person to clearly determine whether or not rolls are cooked. I advise to check the roll menu in the restaurant section of Yellow pages (a paper version). A lady, who attempted to take an order, had a poor command in English. Be careful when placing an order. -
Review from Vim I.
7/6/2011
I've never been disappointed with Sakura. My husband and I go at least once a month and that's saying a lot since we usually cook at home. It's the best sushi in the city of Memphis/Germantown. Always fresh and perfectly rolled. I would name my favorite rolls but honestly haven't tried any that I didn't like.
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Review from Adam R.
5/18/2010
Maybe it's standard in Germantown to have your specialty rolls come with ten pieces per, but I don't know a lot of places that do rolls that way. Granted, the pieces were on the skinny side, but the quality of the fish was pretty good.
Parts weren't good though. The waiter didn't bring my my unagi-don that I asked for. And the ramen was really not up to par. It's a valid point that one doesn't go to a sushi restaurant for ramen, but I asked the waiter, and he said it was good.
The edamame was fine. And the Joyce roll was baked potato in size. And it was sushi. I'm not sure if I'd seen anything like it. They also had unfiltered sake, which made me happy, as well as a passable selection.
Sakura needs to work on the edges, but it was pretty decent.Listed in: Memphis 2010
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Review from Bryan N.
Germantown, TN
8/23/2010
I tend to be a little harsh in my ratings for Japanese restaurants mainly because I know what I want it to taste like and if it doesn't match my expectations I am immediately let down. With this in mind, Sakura has not entirely met my expectations any time I have gone. I have tried the gyudon (beef bowl) and chirashi sushi (assorted raw fish with rice) from Sakura, and I will admit the chirashi sushi is good. The price for the chirashi is somewhat steep though. The gyudon has not been good. The times I have had it, it has been dry and watered down. I have not tried the sushi anytime, so I cannot comment on this.
The interior of the restaurant is decorated appropriately, and the dining area is spacious and very clean. The service staff is quick and polite. I would recommend Sakura, as it is one of the better Japanese restaurants I have been to in the Memphis area. However, I feel there is much room for improvement in their menu items. It is a bit on the pricier side, so expect to pay a little more than what you might normally pay for a meal. -
Review from Karen R.
Seattle, WA
8/26/2007
The perfect place for non sushi eating people. Rolls rolls and more rolls. Not a good place to have sashimi. The fish here is water, tasteless and... well... what Americans would like to say 'wow it's not even fishy!'. Hello!? If fish doesn't taste 'fishy', then it's not good fish LOL!
They have some good rolls but so does every other place in town. It gets crowded and service slows down. I stopped going there since Sekisui Collierville opened and they have far better quality fish for sashimi then anywhere else in the Memphis area.
If it's just rolls and some cooked food, this isn't a bad place to come spend your money. -
Review from Beth S.
Memphis, TN
10/27/2008
Have been twice for takeout sushi and found it only so-so.
The second time, the restaurant had an unappetizing mildewy smell.
Pass on this one and go a little east to Osaka. -
Review from T S.
Memphis, TN
9/14/2008
I love Sakura. One of the better places in Memphis to get sushi. I realize some have given them poor marks for having a wide selection of rolls, but the selection is creative and the presentation is fantastic.
The miso soup is consistently good. As far as rolls go, I don't think you can go wrong. I've had the crunchy spicy tuna, the crunchy crawfish, shrimp tempura, sexy lady, mexican, joyce, gillian, and gustav - each time the roll was a perfect medley of flavors. I'm partial to Sakura's crawfish rolls as they use the crawfish mixed with some other ingredients as the base.
I've also had the tuna nigiri and thought it was some of the freshest I've had in the Memphis area.
Friends have gotten the tempura and have said that it was light and not too terribly greasy.
If you have children that are averse to sushi, then this place is probably not for you. No chicken nuggets on this menu.
The waiters are always pleasant, but I will warn that this place can get very busy at lunch. Not only will you have to wait for a table, but you might spend some time searching for a parking spot as the lot is very small. -
Review from Alex O.
Las Vegas, NV
1/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Had sushi all over the country, it really shocked me when I found a sushi place like this in memphis, hands down some of the best sushi anywhere, and no one else in memphis comes close, need I say more?
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Review from Kelly W.
Cordova/Appling, TN
1/17/2011
Awesome atmosphere!!! Sushi rolls are delicious and you get what you pay for. Everyone is so nice and I have never had a problem with ordering both in the restaurant and call in. LOVE IT!!!!!!!
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Review from ted c.
Irvine, CA
6/29/2009
Sushi in Memphis? As a Asian.... I think our expectations are generally higher for Asian food. Overall this place is good... and I gave it a 4-star vs. 3-star because I felt generous and I would definitely go back. If you are risk adverse like me, may I recommend always asking the sushi chefs what is fresh and what to order. We had two plates of the Hamachi sashimi (yummy), one plate of the salmon sashimi, and a variety of rolls. The rolls are large/long so you get your money's worth. (then again, the rolls did started to taste the same after the 3rd roll... and the wasabi was a little diluted). The red-bean ice cream was better than the green tea ice cream (on the other hand I would suggest passing on both). This place isn't Los Angeles Little Tokyo, yet it did comfort my desires for Asian food.
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Review from Cris W.
Cordova/Appling, TN
Hands-down excellent sushi. Definitely try the Joyce Roll.
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Review from Greg S.
Collierville, TN
6/24/2010
Best sushi in Memphis, I like Cajun tuna,Mermaid salad,always good!
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Review from TJ H.
Germantown, TN
10/11/2010
Always enjoy this place. Its not fancy... actually kind of diner-like. But the sushi is always excellent. Very nicely prepared and tasty. The service is so-so, but who cares because the sushi is so good! I believe it's the best sushi in memphis.
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Review from cin f.
Memphis, TN
1/29/2007
i have been to sakura for lunch and dinner. for lunch, i sat at the sushi bar. unfortunately, i sat on the side of the bar near the smoking section (it is my dream that one day they will go smokeless in restaurants here). the sushi was okay. i had a eel roll and a california roll. the owner was nice. he chatted with me. i asked if he was related to the family who had the sakura restaurant in the hickory hill area back in the 80's (yeah, i know i'm admitting i'm old). he said they were chinese and actually from jackson, tn.
a few months later, a friend and i went for dinner. we tried an expensive specialty roll and a basic roll. also, i had a dinner with fish (mackerel) and rice. the food was not really that spectacular for the prices that they charged. i was kind of underwhelmed. i wanted it to be good because i liked the old sakura so much. the original sakura that my aunt and uncle took me took as a kid was so good that it made me crave sushi. so, i'm always on the quest for great sushi.
maybe one day i will go back and try the sakura in germantown again. -
Review from Amy C.
Memphis, TN
6/16/2009
Love this place. The rolls are definitely not traditional, however, they are creative, delicious, and the portions are huge - you get what you pay for and then some! I've always had excellent service here, and the food is delicious.
