In a setting so improbable that it borders on the metaphysical, I discovered a restaurant that has,…read morewithout exaggeration, recalibrated my understanding of what dining can be. Sakura Japanese Steak House occupies a structure it shares with a Subway. I arrived, I confess, in a state of profound skepticism. How could anything approaching excellence exist in such a juxtaposition? I was wrong. Gravely, gloriously wrong. The moment one crosses the threshold, the air itself changes. An aroma of such quiet authority rises that one feels, not merely welcomed, but embraced--as though the spirit of Japan herself had stepped forward to receive you. The rising sun does not merely warm the room; it seems to take up residence in the chest. Then came the filet. With the first bite I was transported beyond the present hour. I felt, with a certainty I cannot rationally defend, the gaze of Japan's first emperor upon that grill, conferring his blessing upon the hands that prepared the meal. In that instant I understood I had encountered not a restaurant, but the platonic ideal of one--the finest establishment it has been my privilege to know. I have since relocated to the Tampa Bay area. I have sought this taste in rooms far more expensive, far more fashionable, and far more self-consciously "authentic." None have come close. The memory of Sakura remains the standard against which every subsequent meal is measured, and every subsequent meal is found wanting. If the owner of this house should happen to read these words: I implore you to consider a franchise in Clearwater, Florida. Were I tomorrow appointed chief executive of a company, I would resign the title without hesitation and accept a position at the grill of a Sakura Clearwater, should such a temple ever be raised. Whatever it takes. Until then, Sakura. Until then.

Stopped in for lunch and had a great experience. The dining room was quiet, which made for a…read morerelaxed meal, and service was attentive throughout. Started with the Black Pepper Tuna pictured. Beautifully presented, perfectly rare in the center, and fresh tasting. The green salad was solid but a touch heavy on the dressing. For rolls, we tried the Ocean Roll and the Kamikaze. Both were very good, but the Kamikaze was the clear standout. Fresh, well executed sushi and a pleasant lunch spot overall. Recommended.

Excellent food and service. Sushi was fresh and delicious. Scallops were buttery soft. Everything…read morewas cooked too perfection. Very quiet little place. Clean and staff was very friendly and constantly asking if we were ok. Highly recommend

So all our food was good, the salmon was buttery and the tuna was delicious. We liked everything we…read moregot. It was presented well and tasted just as good. The standout for me was the salmon. The service was great, they were both so nice and we never went without anything. She even let me have some of those Guava candies they give at the end of the meals. Honestly we'll be back for sure, the service alone is good enough for me.

I'm shocked at the portions and the price!! This huge to-go container and a california roll only…read morefor $14!! Wow! Amazing! First time as this location so I was unsure what to expect and was very happy to receive both noodles and rice in a very large togo box. Everything was fresh and very delicious!! The packaging for my order was very neat and organized with my sauces and silverware in its own bag to prevent spillage. Lunch hibachi even came with both soup and salad!! Will be returning for this fantastic lunch deal. Inside host was also very nice greeting me when I walked and thanked me for stopping by. Overall an amazing spot i'd deff say it's worth trying out!

I found the food to be excellent, especially the Sushi. The service was average, but considering it…read morewas Mother's Day and the restaurant was very busy, I would be understanding. The atmosphere was not extraordinary, similar to other hibachi restaurants I have visited. Overall, I would rate A-1 Japan Steakhouse a 7.8.

We love Kasai. The food is outstanding. We especially love our waiter Tomas. We are always treated…read morelike family. Jim and Nancy

Best Japanese restaurant in area. Service is excellent. Food is fresh and cooked perfectly.read more

Delicious food, reasonable prices, friendly staff, quick service--it's a win from me! We stopped in…read morehere on a whim on a Sunday while in town for a college visit. Didn't have to wait to be seated. Everyone was super nice. You can choose to sit at a hibachi table or a regular table.

I've gotten takeout twice from here. The steak hibachi was great. Pricey for the smaller portion,…read morebut that's typical of hibachi these days. Inspired me to make my own at home for cheaper tbh. I got Chicken Pad Thai another time and it was lacking in flavor, disappointed but I did finish the whole thing, so it was edible. The portion was reasonably priced for under $10, and came with a complimentary soup, which I didn't care for. Service was straight to the point and good. Nothing to stop me from going again sometime.

Amazing food when me and my mom went in there was a little boy taking our order and hanging out…read morewith us #ournewbestie

Wow! What a hidden gem…read more Outstanding sushi and hibachi! The portions are so large, I was amazed at the amount of food for the prices.

I am so happy I chose to give Yummy Bowl a try. I was impressed with the clean, pleasant ambiance,…read moreand the staff were very friendly and helpful with how to order. I love any interactive restaurant, especially where you can modify your meals. I ordered the "Super Yummy Bowl" with a few of my favorite veggies and steak. I was very pleased with the quality of the food and the texture of the noodles! And they had many sauces to choose from which I always love. I did a mix of the Mongolian, teriyaki and brown sauce and it was a delightful flavor. They have other items on the menu that look tasty as well and the restaurant next door has all you can eat sushi! I hope this place sticks around because I will definitely be back.

What a fantastic addition to all the dining options in the Belden area!…read more We've been going to BD's Mongolian BBQ for YEARS (I'm a native Michigander and grew up on BD's) and one of the things we miss most from "home" is Mongolian bbq. We were eager to check out Yummy Bowl because they specifically mentioned being similar to BD's. We came on a Friday at lunch and were immediately welcomed and asked if we'd been there before. We had not, and our server, Jane, was SO wonderful. She explained the menu, the process if you get the BYO Bowl, took our drink order, brought us our bowls and showed us the cards to fill out and take up with us. You put your name, table #, and rice choice. The choices are plentiful and there's something for everyone. Jane met us at the sauce section and helped us sample different sauces based on our preferences (I like sweet-n-sour and she recommended General Tso sauce which was exactly what I wanted). My Build Your Own Bowl: shrimp, crab, steak, & chicken, broccoli, onions, green peppers, pineapple, and mushrooms. Topped with seasoning and General Tso sauce. The food came within five minutes and was DELICIOUS! Jane checked on our son who asked for chopsticks and was so impressed at his ability to use them (he eats Ramen frequently and has mastered using chopsticks). Overall it was a superb dining experience. The food was amazing, the service was spectacular, the restaurant atmosphere was clean, friendly, and inviting. We will be back and I recommend everyone try it! Lunch was $13 for a single bowl and if you go up for more, it's $4 more.

In town for work and met up with my sisters, who drove an hour just to come have dinner with us, so…read morewe figured we'd try this place after seeing all the great reviews. The food took a little longer than expected to come out, and not everything hit the table at the same time, so a few of us were eating while others were still waiting. Not the end of the world, but it's always nicer when everyone gets to dig in together. Now for the good part...the food was definitely worth talking about. Everything came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. I don't think anyone at the table had a bad meal, so major props to the kitchen. The only thing that really held this visit back was the service. Our server started off really pleasant, but as the night went on she became less attentive and seemed a little frustrated. We found ourselves waiting quite a while for things while she seemed much more engaged with her other tables. By the time we were ready to pay, she was crouched down on her phone and looked a little annoyed that she had to stop what she was doing to cash us out. We all have off days, so I'm hoping that's all it was. We actually rated the experience a 7.5/10 while we were sitting there, and for us that's a solid score because we're pretty tough critics. The food absolutely carried the night. Unfortunately, the service knocked it down a bit. We all work in the restaurant industry ourselves, so we're usually the first people to give grace because we know how chaotic a shift can get. I'd definitely come back for the food and hope we just caught our server on an off night

Overall: It's so nice to have a quality ramen place in the canton area. The seating area is cute…read moreand not super over crowded. The ramen deal with an appetizer was well priced! I liked how much food you got and how you had a few options to choose from. Food: * pineapple passion mojito - 5/5 absolutely DELICIOUS. It was a perfect drink to have with dinner. It was light and refreshing with just enough sweetness. * chicken and pork bao - 4/5 super yummy! I actually liked the pork more than the chicken. It was almost like a buttery taste. It was soft and the meat just fell apart. The chicken was good too but was more on the tough side, probably because it was fried. * spicy beef ramen - 5/5 I will absolutely be back to get this again. Just the right level of spice. All the ingredients were fresh, well made, and delicious. It's the type of food that you can't help eating more of even though you're beyond full. * crispy chicken ramen - 3.5/5 This was still a good choice! I loved the chicken in it. I think this is a very safe choice for anyone who might be on the more picky side. The broth was good but not spicy. I will definitely be back and highly recommend this place! There are so many options and there is something for everyone to try.

A great small Japanese place in a little strip mall right off the I-71 highway-- modern decor,…read morebrightly lit. You can sit at the sushi bar and watch the sushi chef work, or sit at the tables. Good sushi, of course, but also hibachi entrees, noodle dishes, and bibimbap, as well as a selection of boba tea.-

What a hidden gem!! Quick, very kind and accommodating service. My grandson wanted a scrambled…read moreegg on his favorite noodles. No problem. Perfect! He loved it. We had steak and shrimp hibachi-- great flavor, cooked perfectly. This isn't a huge restaurant... small, very clean, light wood, simply and very nicely done. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back!!