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    Sakura Chaya Clovis

    2.9 (416 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    spicy edemame, full house sushi, ramen subbed with tonkatsu instead of gyoza
    Rowena V.

    Food pictured were good! Not the best I've had but my husband and I enjoyed the food. He enjoyed his ramen. The sushi was mid, like any sushi roll. However, the service we had was great. Our waitress was very kind and accommodating to our requests, such as substituting the gyoza with our ramen with tonkatsu! We sat in their dining tables but I love the lively ambiance, especially from the teppanyaki side. There's always a birthday going on whenever I have visited in the past and all the cooks were usually very lively and fun. A great place to go after shopping or watching a movie!

    Lobster and filet
    Mrz. G.

    Food was not bad, pretty good actually, service and how they handle situations, was bad, pretty bad. Had to wait 2 hours for a chef to assist our hunger, which he did an amazing job! But then there was a hair on my buddies food, it was straight, he has curly hair, extremely hot in the dining room(said AC was down). I feel bad for one of the waitresses, she had dropped half the plate of the drinks and most fell, which could've delayed wait. But then other tables got served before we did, even when we're waiting for an hour we got skipped a few times. Honestly one of the worst experiences I've had eating out at hibachi, especially here, I've been coming for 6 years, but after last experience, I'm not sure if I'd go back.

    soup and salad
    Lola H.

    Food was delicious and the teppanyaki guy was great. He put on a great show and because it was so dark in there, the fire lit up the table and looked very cool. No complaints there. The reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because we came here for my friend's birthday and we kept hearing the waiters sing happy birthday to the other tables, but when it came to my friend's birthday, they said all the waiters went home for the day. Really? Within 10 minutes, there was no one to sing happy birthday to my friend? We mentioned it was her birthday when we sat, we mentioned it to the server during the meal, and we had to remind them after the meal as well. All they did was bring out the melted ice cream cup to her that they admitted they forgot about. I want to give this place 5 stars, but I did not have a 5 star experience.

    Yum!
    Mary Lou S.

    Great food. Great service. Great presentation. Just like you've always been accustomed to at the first location. Clean restaurant. Ample parking. Great lunch special!

    Sashimi Dinner platter
    Jj R.

    Sakura Chaya is one of those rare hometown wins. The kind of place that grows organically, earns loyalty the hard way, and becomes a true local gathering spot without trying too hard. Walk in and you feel it immediately. Familiar faces, easy conversation, and a dining room that works equally well for a quick weeknight meal or lingering with friends. This is not trend chasing. It is consistency, care, and respect for the basics done right. The food tells the same story. Clean flavors. Quality ingredients. No unnecessary distractions. My go to is the sashimi, and it delivers every time. Fresh, properly cut, and thoughtfully presented. The fish tastes like it should, pure and unmasked, supported by crisp greens, clean accompaniments, and balance instead of excess. It is the kind of dish that signals confidence. When a restaurant can serve sashimi this straightforward and this good, you trust everything else on the menu. Saruykaya feels home grown in the best sense of the word. A neighborhood anchor that brings people together, respects the craft, and keeps standards high without losing its soul. In a town full of options, this is the place you return to. Not because it is flashy, but because it is dependable, welcoming, and genuinely good.

    This is what we were served after we switched seats

    I am writing to share feedback regarding our experience during our visit on January 2, 2026, specifically involving one of your servers, Tammy L. What was intended to be a relaxing visit quickly became upsetting. Upon arrival, our party was seated with us positioned at the far end of the table. Tammy L approached and informed us that the chef would not be serving us because we were "too far out of the way." While this was disappointing, we still wished to remain seated with our party.(The chef did not mind) After our order had already been taken by another server, our party felt uncomfortable and offered to switch seats with us so we could be closer together. Once we switched, Tammy L returned with an unprofessional and visibly upset attitude. I explained that we had ordered the same items as the guests we switched with, yet we were told that this had "thrown off the order," despite no actual changes to the food. From that point forward, we were largely ignored. Tammy L focused her attention on the two guests who had moved into the original seats--the same area where we were initially told service would not be provided. Our food was served separately from the rest of our party, creating confusion and detracting from the experience. Additionally, our meals arrived cold and with noticeably smaller portions compared to those served to the rest of our group. Overall, the experience felt disrespectful, and unprofessional. I was very disappointed by the attitude and handling of the situation. This was our first visit, and unfortunately, it will be our last.

    Priscilla R.

    Just went into Sakura for 1 to go order and Server was Elizabeth.R. I had ordered fried rice. Got to the counter and she was on her personal phone and hung up after 3 min called me then was like oh well he will take your order when he's done. After she realized it was a to go order. Then after another 3 min she ask what I would like to order and told her my order the whole time she was rushing me qnd just being very pushy and rude. She was not taking her job serious therefore trying to rush my experience and my day! Elizabeth R, 5/18/25 1:05pm!

    The food, service and entertainment was amazing. We had such a wonderful birthday celebration.

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    Seven of us went for a friend's birthday. Service was excellent. The food was very good. We all enjoyed it very much.

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    Restaurant was pleasant. Even though we were celebrating a birthday, our server and chef were dry and the food taste like dirt.

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    Yes they do take reservations. However for very large groups they will ask for a deposit.

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    Yes. They have an outside patio and also outside teppanyaki available

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    I really want to like this restaurant. So here's my first complaint that I noticed immediately. I…read moreordered the s Sangria at the bar, while we were waiting to be seated. The bartender gives me half a glass with a ton of ice. When we are finally seated at the table next to us, a young lady had the same drink as I and when it was served to her, it was filled almost to the brim. Why is that? Our server - we really wanted to like him but poor guy was all over the place. A 5:30pm reservation, we got drinks around 6pm, chef came out around 6:45pm and we didn't leave until 8pm. Our server mixed up tabs and actually charged the wrong amount on someone in our party ticket. It was a mess! The food was good though! But the customer service skills in the restaurant need to be ironed out

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