I recently ordered from Sarku Japan, craving a comforting plate of chicken teriyaki over fried…read morerice. I was also debating between the veggie egg roll or the chicken egg roll and ended up going with two chicken egg rolls.
First impression? The container was cute and practical, but it felt like a bit of a trick--the divider made it look like you were getting less food than expected. I specifically requested extra chicken teriyaki and sauce, and while they came through with the extra sauce, the portion of chicken definitely didn't reflect my request. That was disappointing, especially since I grew up on Sarku after mall shopping trips and always left feeling satisfied. This time, not so much.
As for the flavor, it wasn't terrible, but something felt off. It was definitely below average compared to what I remember, though still better than a few local teriyaki spots near me. The egg roll had a nice crispy wrapper, which I appreciated, but the filling itself was just okay. My husband shared similar sentiments--he thought the food was alright, but like me, really liked the egg roll's crunch.
Overall, this experience didn't live up to the nostalgia or the quality I was hoping for. Sarku used to hit the spot, but this time it just didn't deliver.
Rating: 3/5 -- Okay in a pinch, but not what it used to be.
I ordered from Sarku Japan recently because I was seriously craving some chicken teriyaki over fried rice. I also debated between the veggie egg roll and the chicken egg roll -- I went with two chicken ones in the end.
First thing I noticed, the container was cute and seemed cost-effective, but the dividers made it feel like you were getting less food. That was a little disappointing, especially since I asked for extra chicken teriyaki and sauce. They gave extra sauce, but definitely not the extra chicken. Not the Sarku I remember from mall food court days after shopping. Back then the portions were generous and always hit the spot.
Taste-wise? It wasn't bad, but something was missing. Below average compared to what I remember from Sarku, though slightly better than a few neighborhood teriyaki spots. The egg roll wrapper was the highlight. Nice and crispy, but the filling was just okay. My husband agreed that the food was just "meh," but the egg roll was decent.
Sarku Japan didn't satisfy my craving or live up to the nostalgia. It was just ok, but not memorable.