I've been a loyal customer of Sakura for years, but sadly, my recent visits have made me question…read morewhether I'll be coming back anytime soon. While the Teppanyaki remains a strong point and it's still a great venue for family parties and events, the Sushi and Sashimi quality has deteriorated significantly over time. With Todays visit, I started with the Hamachi Aji, which is Yellowtail served in yellow Aji sauce. When it arrived, the fish was practically swimming in the sauce, giving me an immediate impression of what was to come. The dish was overwhelmingly sour, with a mixture of lime juice and yellow sauce that reminded me of a Mariscos type aguachile dish, but without any of the expected spice. I wasn't a fan of the sourness, as I personally prefer sashimi in its pure, unadulterated form. By the time the Yellowtail reached our table, it was cooked in Lime juice. When I shared my feedback with the waiter, he explained that this particular dish was supposed to have a citrusy flavor and suggested it might not be to my taste. While I understand that regional differences exist, I've dined at many sushi restaurants, and this approach just didn't sit well with me. Next, we tried a sashimi sampler, which included yellowtail, tuna, and salmon. Unfortunately, it was more of the same disappointment. The salmon had a distinct "briney" smell and a mushy texture, making it almost inedible. The tuna was bland and had a new borderline salty taste, while the yellowtail was the only fish that seemed passable, with decent texture and flavor. It's clear that the quality of the food has worsened over the years. I first visited Sakura back in 2001, and I've watched it decline in both freshness and preparation these last few years. To add insult to injury, after I expressed my concerns to the waiter, I overheard him talking to the kitchen staff about my comments, and they were laughing about it in the back. That really left a bad taste in my mouth--not only was the food subpar, but the lack of professionalism in handling feedback was disappointing. I didn't bother checking Yelp reviews before my visit because I've been coming here for so long, but after this experience, I'm definitely going to be more cautious about my next dining decisions. I won't be returning to Sakura unless I see a marked improvement in both the food and service.

La comida es muy buena pero me quedó muy mala experiencia cuando el mesero estaba exigiendo la…read morepropina sin darse cuenta que ya la habíamos colocado, con una actitud de muy mal gusto estaba haciendo comentarios a otros empleados. Por la prisa que teníamos de retirarnos no le pude comentar eso al gerente. Es una lástima ese trato de una persona cuando por lo general el resto de los empleados ofrecen muy buen servicio.

As a group of 6 we had a fun time here. With favorable customer service and Korean music and TV…read morecreating background vibes it's a comfortable atmosphere. They encourage eating everything you ordered in the restaurant (no leftovers) so come with a healthy appetite! The meat specials we bought were the ribeye beef bulgogi, premium LA short ribs and the garlic pork belly along with Ramen and kimchi with the soju flavored drinks. The Waiteress even offered to help grilling the squid (you grill your meat at your table). I'd recommend this place 3 times over.

Very disappointed in the lack of flavor in the food. It's is overpriced and options are limited…read more Our grill had to be changed three times since it kept charring. The waitress was charming and helpful but I would not recommend or return to this place.

We stopped here for just next door Tesla charging and the fried chicken pics intrigued us to try…read morethis place while the car was charging. We had fried chicken and a Boba drink. The first lady who was taking orders had hard time with English so she had to call someone from inside who took our order. Chicken is definitely unique, very crispy, and tasty (however not that my wife liked). However, boba disappointed us. It had some wrong taste in it for sure and my kid threw up in the restaurant as soon as he drank. However, the staff is nice even though they are short in number. The restaurant is big with many seating and even a small podium for shows or TV needs.

Raw chicken!!!!!!!! Ordered 18 wings , half garlic onion, supposed to be a dry rub but no seasoning…read moreand half sweet chili, sauce is booty!!!! My kids didn't even want them and it took about 45 minutes to get this raw uncooked/over cooked on the outside crap I will definitely be calling again tomorrow since they won't answer the phone past 9 but they close at ten , raw chicken after 45 mins is wild af.

The food was really good! I ordered beef with rice ! Thanks Priscilla and the other guy I forgot…read morehis name but outstanding customer service! It's really clean inside ! I highly recommend eating here !

Food was good. Not too expensive small area but good if you want to have a chill meal. The service…read morewas prompt and everyone was nice.

As soon as you enter the establishment, you have the option to dine in or browse the store, which…read moreoffers a wide variety of Korean snacks, chips, noodles, desserts, and even Korean corn dogs. The restaurant was busy, but our waiter was very attentive throughout our visit. I was able to substitute the fried shrimp in my bento box for egg rolls without any issues. The bento box also included breaded zucchini and a carrot slice. As our meals were being served, the carrot slice accidentally fell onto the table. Our waiter immediately apologized and brought me a replacement. The food was flavorful, fresh, and served in generous portions--we even had leftovers to take home. Before leaving, we stopped by the store and picked up a few desserts to enjoy later. The restrooms were clean, the dining room was comfortable without being overly cold, and the large screens throughout the restaurant made it a great place to catch a game while dining. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and will definitely be returning to try more dishes from the menu.

Parking: Right up front closest to the door Cleanliness:…read moreBright clean appearance, fresh and clean smell Service: Friendly, quick and attentive Food: -Gozen Signature Ramen. Large serving! But reminded me of instant ramen, coincidentally a Korean mini-market shares the property. Broth and toppings were tasty but the noodles felt underpar compared to a ramen shop. -Dinner Bento Box (Beef Bulgogi). Standard bento box. Bulgogi had broccoli in it. Eggroll felt like it was frozen due to the doughy inside. -Sushi roll that I forgot what we ordered but it was good. -Sauces were available and variety of choices for your taste. -Overall a good experience. Recommend removing "Japanese food" from advertizements and keep it as Korean. I think the word Gozen is Japanese. I would like to return for: -The large Korean food options -The flavor and quality of the sashimi -But not for the ramen

Possibly the only Japanese style sushi place in the imperial valley as it stands. Other places…read morehave so far been inferior. Again, get the basic "raw salmon roll", don't get the 50 state rolls, authentic Japanese places don't serve 50 state rolls. This place just does both styles

Sushi was mid at best. I got it Togo which I got sashimi and a spicy tuna roll. I travel for work…read moreand have eaten sushi all over California mostly takeout. This was the very first time I got back to the hotel a 20 minute drive and there was no wasabi wtf horrible service . Please don't go there the staff was rude and again wtf no wasabi. If it was better quality maybe it would be okay. Couldn't eat it luckily got a couple other items that were somewhat edible but the sushi wasn't. Wasted about $45 on the stuff I couldn't eat.

Finally stopped in for a menu today since there's nothing current from the reviews and no website…read more We ordered spicy tuna, tomo david, crunch dragon, and rainbow roll. You pick out condiments and chopsticks at pick up which was nice so I didn't go home with 10 packets of soy sauce The sushi was good, not incredible but satisfied our sushi craving. It's an outdated, sort of weird setup inside and has a very small sushi bar. There's a checkout system in one of the booths and little room to wait for a pickup order. Also, it's bogo sushi rolls always and I appreciated the military discount. Our total was $28 with the discount and before it was $32.

Food was good and well priced. Would definitely go back. Udon soup was huge but needed a little…read moresalt.

I'd have to say that given the reviews, this place doesn't live up to the hype…read more The interior seems a little cluttered and I couldn't tell if it's dirty, or just a little unkempt. We ordered and waited unusually long for a simple teriyaki bowl so I figured that it would be fantastic given the wait and the reviews. The combo plate, chicken and beef, with rice and salad. The salad was fresh and good, the house dressing is pretty darn good. Sadly, after the salad it was downhill. I didn't really enjoy the chicken or the beef. They were both a little off putting in their own right. Neither seemed like they were unfresh, but just had an odd taste. With enough soy and sriracha sauce I was able to make it through my lunch, my buddy I came with ate about 1/4 of his chicken and pushed the bowl away and declined to finish his lunch. Food wasn't great, place is a little run down, wait time is long. It's gonna be a one and done for me.

Always try to help support the local small businesses when I'm out traveling for business…read more Unfortunately the food was not good. Chicken and beef seemed old/Microwaved and not Fresh and very bland. Ranch for the salad had funny taste. Hopefully was just one time but probably won't be back.

Mostly sells instant ramen brands you can find at Walmart. Fortunately does carry some rarer…read morebrands and imported Korean drinks. Mostly good for the aesthetic and the rare vegan ramen I ate for lent. Otherwise unfortunately very limited and you can find most of this at Walmart or Vons

We arrived and couldn't figure out how to enter cause the door was locked. We had to enter through…read morethe bathroom. I got the strawberry mocha and my husband got the brown sugar milk tea, and both were not good. For 17 bucks I skip this place.