I cannot recommend this place enough. It is the only Japanese place I will eat anymore around here. I hold everyone else to their standards on all playin fields in the (not from the USA food) ball field. Yum yum sauce 10/10 Hibachi steak 10/10 Fried rice 10/10 Alabama roll 10/10 Dumplings 10/10 The joy I get eating there 10/10 Let me put it this way. I tend to eat pretty bouchée throughout the week. It's not uncommon for me to go on a Connors binge for a week strait. We're talking high dollar meals here folks. BUT.... Since I discovered Sakuras in Meridianville I no longer fall for those foolish desires. A quick swipe of the card at 14$ and some change gets me a full stomach and enough money left over for a quick trip to the beer store. read more

Beef Udon. Food wasn't seasoned enough and the beef was overcooked. The staff had good service and very friendly.

The food was very fresh and hot but the prices were on the higher side but the service was quick and kept checking on too see if we need anything else so that's a plus :) read more

Sakura Cafe - Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Hazel Green, Alabama

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Food is really tasty and delicious. I come here about 3 times a week. Kind of pricey but justified. Only complain is the guy in the counter has a mean face all the Time. Other than that I recommend. read more

A really good local hibachi spot in the hazel green area. The service is great and seems to remember my order every time I call.

Setting expectations clear since the reviews threw me off. This place is more of a takeout location, lots of options for sushi and chinese food, quick, and definitely more fast food style. I stopped by for lunch since I was in the area and the reviews were fantastic. I ordered the gyoza and Sakura roll which had a bit of an odd description and turned out to be a combo and not a full roll. So the gyoza is deep fried instead of pan fried, decent taste but yeah more like fast food. The "roll" was actually a small salmon roll with a side of salmon and tuna sashimi rolled like flowers. The fish tasted fresh, which is a huge plus in this area because that's been a problem at other places I've tried. Unfortunately the rice and seaweed were not great, so it turned out a bit chewy. The food came on styrofoam plates you toss out. You order and pick up at the counter, and they have clorox wipes available at all the tables. Fresh and quick, good service, but not great sushi all around. read more

Sakura Cafe - Gyoza - Japanese Near Me - Hazel Green, Alabama

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This little gem in a strip mall is amazing. A great find for Hazel Green Meridianville Area when you want great sushi/hibachi/Chinese for a wonderful price. I got the bento box type meal which came with shrimp teriyaki and a California Roll and it was really good. The teriyaki sauce was a little bit thick, but the vegetables and the rice was a great counter balance. The crab rangoons were great as well, but nothing super special about them. I really enjoyed their sushi. I will definitely be back to enjoy lunch or dinner or grab something to go. The customer service was great, very friendly and talkative, you can tell it's a locally owned business which is amazing due to the personalities and friendliness. read more

Sakura Cafe - The Special Box with spring rolls, shrimp teriyaki, fried rice, and the East Roll - Japanese Near Me - Hazel Green, Alabama

Sakura is amazing. I see a whole lot of 1-2 star reviews that seem to people just mad at the world. This is a small business ran by 2 people. They are very timely and the food is very good. read more

Decent food but horrible service. Started dining here 2 years ago and experienced horrible service. Decided to try again and nothing changed. The lady at the front counter is abrasive. Very rude and unwelcoming. Don't advise anyone to spend their hard earned money at any establishment that lacks appreciation or even good customer service for the ones that keeps them in business. read more

Stopped in for a light lunch. The thought of a Japanese cafe in Hazel Green Alabama seemed weird enough to intrigue us. The food was surprisingly good. I wouldn't mistake it for Kyoto, but it was tasty. Wide range of hibachi /teppanyaki meals, tempura as well as nigiri and rolls. Gyoza was quite good. As you might expect most of the rolls involved eel, shrimp or squid, either in simple rolls or in the ornate constructions Americans prefer. Given we're in a small town in Northern Alabama, it was pleasant. The hostess/ owner was very nice. They must be doing something right, they've been there 9 years. The problem is their dine-in facilities are intolerable. It was 90 degrees inside! I wouldn't go there to dine unless it's winter. Feel bad for the owners. read more

OMG! My teen will ONLY eat take out or eat in here. We can't order anywhere else for her because she only trust them! Manty is so sweet and everyone in there always has it clean, fresh and prepared your food where you can see it! When she sees us pull up it's like we made her day! More places should take notes on how to run a business from Sukura in Hazel Green! Seriously read more

My husband and I's favorite restaurant in the area since we moved to Hazel Green! In the past five years, we have not found anything we didn't like! The owners are SO friendly and food is always tasty and fresh! Call ins on Friday and Saturday nights can be up to 45 minutes - 1 hour, but it's always well worth the wait! This place is a must try! We try and visit once a week! read more

Sakura Cafe - Special box! gyoza hibachi shrimp fried rice & Alaskan roll - Japanese Near Me - Hazel Green, Alabama

Good price, good food... the ambiance is much like any tiny restaurant that wants you to enjoy the food, but not loiter over it, staff was efficient. read more

How on earth is this even rated 4 stars???? The only thing dare I say that was average was the California roll. This is definitely the worst Japanese style food I've ever had. Chicken & beef teriyaki had no taste the meat was dry and both the chicken and beef look like they are pre-made maybe even already cooked and then they just dump gobes of sauce on it like a Swanson meal. My wife took one bit of her chicken udon noodle plate said the broccoli tasted like fish and didn't eat another bite. Now there is an art to fried rice and it's difficult to find good fried rice. But theirs is below average. Anybody can take rice dump soy sauce all over it and say here's fried rice. If if I only had spent $29 and not $129 probably could care less. But 4 different entrees 3 different sushi rolls and 6 different people all said it wasn't good. Which makes me seriously question how this place has 4 stars, yelp seems to be a poor resource. read more

Outstanding little Japanese steakhouse. I've never dinned in, but frequently get takeout. The food is always good and it's nice to be able to change it up and get sushi when I feel like it. read more

We LOVE Sakura Cafe! Everyone is always so nice and the food is great! We go so much, she knows our order before we order it read more

I went there tonight on highway 431/231 Meridianville Al. The food was to salty but I didn't complain. I ate a little then got a to go box after paying almost 16.00. As I was leaving they had a bowl of dum dum suckers so I took some for my grandbabies the girl I guess the owner jumped up and said no no that's too many. I got 4 of them. I left went to my car and thought really omg! I went back in and put them back in the bucket and said I will buy my own dum dum suckers. sad to lose Two customers over a 2 cent suckers. That was so rude and embarrassing. will not be supporting their restaurant again read more

The food here is EXCELLENT!!! This is by far my favorite restaurant in Hazel Green and everything tastes AMAZING. The owners are so friendly and make you feel welcome. I will forever frequent this restaurant and enjoy every bite!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! read more

Nothing fancy but not terrible either. The chick behind the counter could have been more friendly but I guess she's just covid fearful. Food was okay for the price. read more

They are always quick especially with pickup orders. Food is wonderful and always fresh! Great employees, always super friendly!

The food is consistently good and the hospitality is unmatched! My fiancé and I love this place.

My son and I absolutely love this place!!! They're so nice and showed my son the huge pot that they make their homemade teriyaki sauce in. It's delicious! Sushi is great. I normally get the teriyaki filet and my son gets the scallops. And we add about 5 extra teriyaki sauces! It's delicious!!! read more

Outstanding sushi!!! Only place we will go from here on out! Tuna was excellent! Small mom and pop location in meridianville...

Drive further into Huntsville for better quality sushi. It's more of a, you get what you pay for, + a little more than I would like to pay for the quality of the sushi. read more

Best Japanese cuisine in North Alabama. The owners are always so nice, and even know my order unless I switch it up.

Ordered to go on my way home from work and the food was fantastic. It was ready when I got there, and the staff was moving quickly but polite. read more

My family and I LOVE Sakura cafe!!! It's our Friday/Saturday night go-to for takeout. They are friendly, fast and always serve hot & fresh food! My favorite is the Hibachi steak! read more

Very good sushi for Hazel Green. Not thrilled with the reduced menu that seems to occur whenever we order

Fresh, tasty and ALWAYS up for special orders! And, you won't break the bank! My husband and I always ask for extra eel sauce and spicy mayo, and they always deliver! The sushi doesn't need anything extra, kind you... we're just fans of sauce! The chicken and beef dishes are also always obviously fresh, made to order! I'll get a take away, and eat it 12 minutes later at home with a taste of crunchy, hot goodness! Even though the breading is soaking up the sauce.. it's still crispy when I get home! However, 2 times I've recieved my extra rice that was SLIGHTLY undercooked. Considering how fresh and tasty everything is though, I EASILY look over it and can still eat all of it with pleasure! It's a true gastronomical treat with reasonable prices! Keep it up guys!!! read more

Nice entree, large portions. Great sushi. Great little mom and pop restaurant. I really enjoy eating lunch here. Give them a try.

Family oriented and welcoming to all. The food is always hot and fresh and it's ready in good time. Overall, a great ace to eat!!!

We Iove this place and are very glad it is local to us. I've had most everything on the app menu, all the sushi, and a number of the main course dishes. And, the buffet. We have yet to be disappointed in any way. The owners are always pleasant and have always greeted us with a smile. We feel very lucky to have an establishment of this quality near where we live out here in the Hazel Green area. Stop on by! You won't be displeased. read more

This place has fantastic food, especially the sushi! When I first went I was immediately impressed by the affordable prices of the sushi rolls; however I was a little concerned that the ingredients might not be fresh because the prices were so low. I was more than a little pleased to see the sushi chef come out and make my rolls with fresh ingredients after I ordered them. I've had sushi in numerous cities in both the US and in Asia, and this sushi rivals any I have had anywhere. I won't say it's the best sushi I've ever eaten, but the combination of the creativity of the chef, the fresh, delicious ingredients, and the affordable price puts Sakura Cafe in the upper echelon of sushi restaurants I've patronized. I took my parents there and my father (who rarely ventures away from "familiar" food) couldn't get enough! I had to take pictures to show my family because I knew they wouldn't believe that Dad was eating, and actually enjoying, sushi! I am also impressed by their dinner plates. They have a few very good sauces that they put on their meat selections - steak, chicken, salmon, etc. I would recommend Sakura cafe to anyone who likes Asian food: they're not just a sushi place! read more

This place is sooooo good it is not expensive Go here if you want fast nice friendly food read more

Its okay, not amazing. The steak hibachi is great with yum yum sauce/teriyaki sauce. It is rather expensive but you get a large amount of food. The restaurant has a sticky feeling, like when you walk into a place and feel like it was barely cleaned before you entered. The servers don't usually pay great attention to their tables, you have to wave them down for drink refills or to ask about your food. But the food is great, so if you can deal with the other stuff you'll love this place. read more

Did a take-out last night on the way home from work, was the first time we've ordered from Sakura Cafe, and it will also be the last time. Food was awful, my fiancee's fried rice was inedible. She ordered the coconut shrimp, I had the General Tso's chicken -- both were simply bad. To top it off, their credit card machine wasn't working. My bill came out to just over 17 dollars, but I only had 16 dollars and change in my pocket, so I gave them all my money. If I had known how lousy the food was going to be, would've let them eat it. read more

Yay! This place is delicious. Their sushi is delicious, the dragon roll was amazing. We also got the chicken teriyaki which was outstanding. The sauce was great, the chicken was tender, and lots of veggies came with it which were all yummy. The service is also really good here, everyone's really friendly and the food comes quickly and tastes very fresh. read more

Love this place! Who knew the best food in the Hazel Green/Meridianville area would come out of this little place in a small strip mall. Always so friendly. The chicken udon noodles, soba noodles, and yum yum sauce of course, are always delicious!! read more

Absolutely delicious food and great customer service! Everything I have eaten from there including their sushi is TOP NOTCH! I feel like it's such a hidden treasure to Hazel Green! read more

Very clean and very comfortable to order a type of food that you are not familiar with. I am not going to say that I love sushi but I like it for a change. My daughter and her high school friends love it and not sure if it is a novelty or they have grown up taste for the different foods. Either way I will give them 3 because it is so clean 1 on friendly and 1 for bringing culture to the children. read more