review based on delivery, via uber eats. I ordered the sashimi combo. it comes with rice, miso, and a seaweed salad as well. I was shocked when I saw how much you get. I've never ordered from a place and gotten this much octopus before! delicious, i will be ordering from here more often. read more

Sakura Japan - 20. Sashimi Combo - Japanese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Ambience: Clean, relaxed, and welcoming--perfect for enjoying a nice meal. Food: Everything was amazing! Fresh, flavorful, and the portions were generous, which made it even better. Service: Excellent from start to finish--attentive, friendly, and efficient. read more

Sakura Japan - Japanese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Not be confused with the other popular, similarly named "Sarku Japan"... Sakura is my go-to out of the two. The wait at this location can be ridiculous, unless you opt to call ahead. However, they always seem to be short staffed, but they handle it well. Best of all, the portions are never lacking. The teriyaki chicken with vegetables, and chow mein noodles (or fried rice) - both are delicious. That is what brings me back if ever there's a random craving for something quick, inexpensive, and yummy with a guarantee of leftovers for later. read more

This was a good spot. I got the chicken bento box with the chicken dumplings instead of California rolls. The chicken had a good char on it that is so necessary for that wok hei. The dumplings were tasty too. I'd come back to this place for sure. read more

Sakura Japan - Chicken Bento Box - Japanese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This review is based on ordering out through delivery apps such as Uber eats and door dash. I have ordered from here and the location in Harrison quite a few times over the past year and usually order the chicken or shrimp teriyaki. I have no complaints regarding those meals! The portions are very generous! I usually have left overs for the next days. I've never had issues with my order. My order always comes correct and I'm the estimated time. Today I ordered the 16 piece sashimi combo that come with a side of miso soup. I also got a side of eel sauce because what's sushi without delicious eel sauce?!? The combo includes yellowtail, tuna, salmon, and octopus, squid and white fish. The miso was really good and tasted fresh. The sashimi was really good as well. No complaints. Everything was delicious! read more

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Wanted a quick afternoon bite and I was already in the plaza so I decided to try Sakura. The first thing that I noticed was that it was a beautiful, new and modern venue. It was not busy at all, I immediately got to order my food as soon as walked in. I walked in with the intention of ordering the spicy shrimp roll from browsing through the menu on Yelp but was told they don't sell that. So I would advise they update their menu. I ended up ordering a regular shrimp roll and (keep in mind I'm not sushi expert ) but I thought it was good. Nothing too special. The place was very clean. They stocked one corner with plenty of utensils, hot sauce, and to go condiment containers so that was very convenient. There's plenty of parking because it's in a large plaza shared by other businesses and Shoprite read more

Sakura Japan - Shrimp Roll - Japanese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Saw two mices running inside the hefty seats. But food is still smack though. Plenty of seating just be wary of your own feet.

Wow, the sushi here is absolutely amazing! And let me tell you, it's not just any sushi, it's authentic Japanese sushi! You're going to love it! read more

Extremely dissatisfied. I order beef teriyaki, no vegetables. The container I received was 90% rice and 10% beef. Complete rip off. Portions are miserable. read more

The food is good, fresh and well presented. We enjoyed it. One comment is that their Sashimi is only one piece, so we paid $3.25 for an Eel. They should consider to put at least two pieces. read more

DELIVERY REVIEW ONLY: Sakura Japan on Market delivers to Downtown in Newark. I've ordered a few times and they are consistent with both delivery service and the food. I've gotten the shrimp teriyaki, which comes with white rice and steamed vegetables, and I think it's a good deal (and tasty, too). The sushi is good, as well. You aren't getting Nobu here, instead it's like fast food sushi, but the rolls are tight and the fish fresh. Also, that spicy mayo is on point! :) The miso soup also hits the spot. I wasn't sure at first, but bubble tea can survive delivery. So if you have that craving for sugary milky goodness and chewy tapioca, you can get it delivered to you. Overall, I'm more than content with ordering from Sakura for delivery. Just order early or after the lunch rush. read more

The teriyaki here is delicious and eve portions are nice. You can get chicken, tofu, shirt or beef for $5.59 a $6.59 or combo them up to about $10.50, so not a bad deal. Great smoothies and you can mix the flavors. The place is really inviting with big windows in the front, so when you're sitting down the place is well lit without a lot of artificial light during the day. There's stool seating right near the window, a long bench along the right wall under some nice ethnic set work, and small tables that seat 4 scattered throughout the place. As soon as you walk in you can see fresh sushi being made and then the grill is right behind that to the right of the register. The one thing that I have always loved about this place is that you get to see your food, and everyone else's being prepared. For a place that doesn't wait tables, the tables are always clean the staff is really nice. As far as the food goes, the taste is spot on and filling. All the dishes come with rice or noodles and a side of veggies if you'd like, so it's very well balanced. It is teriyaki and sushi, a really simple menu, so if you're looking for more, you gotta go elsewhere. I love it, it's worth it and the smoothies are very good as well. read more

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This place deserves 10 stars for their super fast delivery. We ordered online from Grub Hub, and it told us to expect an hour wait. Our door bell rang just 20 minutes later! Is this an independent sushi restaurant, or Jimmy Johns? My roommates wanted to go out for sushi, but I had the flu, and they didn't want to leave me, so they looked up sushi places that deliver. We had never heard of this place, and the fact that they had bubble tea sealed the deal. Being sick, I obviously had no desire for sushi, but bubble tea? Yes please. The best part of the bubble tea is that they let you mix flavors, which is always a plus. I got coconut-mango with tapioca pearls, and it was one of the best bubble teas I've ever had (almost as good as The Tea Garden in St. Paul, MN). Not too sweet, but exploding with flavor. The tapioca pearls were the perfect texture, too. I'd order from here again just for the tea. (Note that all their bubble teas use dairy.) read more

Sakura Japan - They deliver! - Japanese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I literally live right by this place so when I do go is quick and easy. The food here is nothing special really. I usually grab a bite here when theres nothing in the house mainly or I don't feel like cooking. I have to say the EMT rolls from here are actually pretty good , they are just very pricey so I don't get them very often. Other than the rolls I come here for chicken teriyaki or shrimp teriyaki which is decent just like the rest of sakura japan's i've been to in new jersey. The place is is always clean and organized so that's a plus and they're quick with the orders. I have this place 3 stars because of the food , which I think is decent to me. read more

Sakura Japan - EMT Roll - Japanese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Good cheap eats! We went back for the teriyaki and we enjoyed it. We ordered more sushi and we enjoyed it. Nothing fancy here. Nothing that spectacular, but still good! And how about their prices? Can't beat those prices! read more

I was surprised by the quality of the rice here. I just wanted to order a quick lunch while at school, and wasn't really expecting much from a fast food Japanese place. But the RICE was perfectly seasoned and held its shape beautifully! Not mushy at all! The chicken teriyaki was missing a little sauce, but was not bad. I wouldn't recommend the miso soup. The sushi (although I only had a California roll, no raw fish) was actually some of the best quick/fast food sushi I've had. Nice job! read more

Chicken Teriyaki was nothing special. Wasn't all that great. Cashier was rude and difficult to understand. Their website says dine in but learned they only allow take out and delivery read more

I come here when I want to each chicken rice and veg. They give you a big portion for around $6 and the food is really good. Around lunch time the line is long so I try to come after or later at night. I have not tried the sushi. In my picture I posted I got lo mein which is good just add .50 cent read more

Sakura Japan - Japanese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I had the Shrimp Teriyaki with brown rice and mixed veggies and honestly it's great. I also love how fast the service is, yeah there is a line during lunch but hey that's a sign of good food. Love this place! read more

Food is okay leaning on bad, almost grocery store quality clearly NOT quality but for the price it is okay I suppose. My issue is with service which was awful, even for Newark. I placed an online order and then when it hadn't shown up an hour and a half later I called for an update. The person who answered said "hold on" i was left on hold for aboit 4 minutes. Some guy answered and said "hello" then disappeared. I hung up the phone at 5 minutes. I called back and told the woman I was left on hold for 5 minutes and needed to know when my food would arrive as it had been over 1.5 hours already. She said "any minute now the driver already left" (yeah, I'm sure he did). Then I asked if I could have an estimate. She said 5-10 minutes.... I live 5 minutes away. 2 hours after I ordered the food finally showed up. The guy called upon arrive but hung up before speaking twice... At least the order wasn't messed up on arrival. read more

Sakura's food isn't the best, but its portions are great and the meals are relatively cheap. You can also modify your order... you can double the meat for a dollar, change up the rice (brown, white, fried), add more vegetables (or remove them completely if veggies aren't your thing), and add more or less sauce. I usually go for the Chicken Teriyaki with double chicken. Sometimes, I'll ask for brown rice or no rice (so it's basically meat on a heaping pile of steamed veggies). Overall, the food is decent, quick, and well-priced. read more

I had less than 45 minutes before my next lecture in the medical school across the street from Sakura Japan so I wanted a quick and satiating bite. I ordered chicken teriyaki with brown rice and an extra serving of chicken. The total came out to 9 bucks including tax (2 dollars because of the extra serving of chicken). What can I say, I enjoy more than my fair share of chicken. I sat down at one of the blue tables adjacent to the grill. The wait was about 10 minutes. Taste: the brown rice was cooked well. The chicken teriyaki was delicious and the cook put a judicious amount of teriyaki sauce -- enough to give the chicken its namesake flavor but not too much so that the rice wasn't soaked in the sauce. I was content with the portion and quite full because of the double chicken option. My only complaint is that the meal was a little too oily, which is typical of most restaurants that offer a quick bite. I'd definitely come here again between lectures! read more

This restaurant is just like the Sarku Japan in the mall. Recommendations: Chicken teriyaki with noodles and vegetables Food: Just as the Sarku Japan in the mall has the best teriyaki chicken, so too is the teriyaki chicken of Sakura a top choice. Slightly crispy texture on the checken and the noodles are chewy. A small handful of vegetables gives the illusion of healthy eating, but it's really not. Be sure to ask for a scoop of teriyaki sauce on top. The bubble teas are very tasty, but depending on the flavor, there may be a grainy texture from the flavor powder that they use. Service: Staff is friendly and food is prepared quickly. Ambiance: There is ample seating space and the restaurant does not get overly crowded. Value: This restaurant is a great value at $6-7 per entree. Lunch and dinner are the same price. read more

This place is clean and service was quick. I wasnt there more than 10 mins..I got a buzzer to let me know when my food was ready...I had the chicken teriyaki with stemmed veggies (sauce on the side) and was thanked for my patronage by polite staff. The drinks are a bit pricey $1.70 for a can soda but they had good specials and fairly priced combos. Pretty good variety of food and alternatives, very tasty, well seasoned. Huge parking lot as it is in the same parking complex as Shoprite and McDonald's...over all good experience! read more

Sakura Japan - Japanese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I stopped here recently for a quick lunch and I was fairly disappointed. I had the teriyaki chicken lunch meal, which was chicken, veggies, and rice for less than $7, so it's a great price, but the food left a lot to be desired. The whole meal was very oily and the teriyaki sauce was fairly bland. The veggies were mostly cabbage and very little carrots or broccoli and it was a disappointing meal overall. It's a great deal for the amount of food you get, but I wouldn't come here again. read more

Ordered the sashimi combo for dinner. Wasn't a big fan of the squid or octopus pieces. Their texture seemed rubbery. The rest of the items-the salmon, yellowtail and whitefish were decent. Overall it was ok. read more

Definitely worth coming here, only reason I didn't give it 5 starts was because I haven't tried other things on the menu other than chicken teriyaki with lo Mein. It was fresh hot, clean establishment, and good service. It's hidden but it's worth the find. Affordable to not like the chain read more

I used to love this place but the service and food quality has drastically decreased since they opened. The last time I ordered it took them an hour to deliver my food although I literally live 3 blocks away from their location. My beef teriyaki was cold and dry (Little to no teriyaki sauce) and the sushi I ordered did not taste fresh. It also looks like they are using less fish in the sushi and more fillers, i.e more rice, sauce, and tempura flakes. The driver is terrible, he did not get out of his car to deliver my food, made me walk to his car and had the nerve to demand a tip. He did not give me the correct change and drove off. Don't waste your money here. There is a better sushi place downtown Newark. read more

This place is the real deal ,try the salmon wrap you will smack yourself!!! The smoothies are really good,the place is clean too

Haven't been here in awhile so I decided to walk over there today. It's nice inside & they have a nice flat screen in the back. There's plenty of seating and parking. I get their chicken teriyaki, it's so good. The rice is so fresh and their vegetables are too. It wasn't crowded ( which I love) inside because it was 11 something when I came, so if you wanna beat the crowd who starts to come in around 12 and so on, get there an hour earlier if you can. read more

I went for the first time to the new addition in east orange. Ive driven past it a million times and always said id go. Happy I made the trip last night it was worth it, I bought chicken teriyaki with noodles and a black bubble tea with tapioca pearls (my first ever). Ive seen bigger pearls balls, but they taste like gummy bears not sure what nutritional value it has but its a little different and im sure better than soda, ill do my research, welcome me to bubble tea family =].... The guy in charge tried to persuade me to buy sushi but i was not ready for that, i started with the cooked food then maybe ill warm up to the raw stuff. The portions are great, my meal fed two girls and we were both full. I would recommend this more so than the Chinese food, its great plus I didn't feel sluggish afterward! It has flavor in my opinion and not too much salt, I will be investing more time into trying the whole menu and the other flavors of bubble tea! Love this place its clean you see them prepare everything in front of you and they don't have the bullet proof glass like the Chinese food places. Hopefully nobody ruins it for us I really like the way they operate friendly staff and nice since I was a bit indecisive. Im sure if you ask a japanese person, or a diehard sakura eater this may not be the best around town but this place is similar to the sakura japan I see in the mall, just cheaper close to home and more food (win win win for me! lol) They have three locations newark , east orange and harrison, they are doing a amazing job and I wish them the best as the continue to expand. read more

Wait times can be Long , but I enjoy their food . The restaurant is always clean ! I usually get a mango bubble tea and a Kani salad or spicy crab roll . Prices are pretty good ... ordering ahead over the phone helps .... read more

This place is so dirty, people are lazy and stink there .They make me a sushi I cannot even eat

I just ordered from Uber Eats from this location because I usually frequent the East Orange location and I figured "why not?" and I have to say between the two the difference is out of this world! The Newark location definitely uses fresher ingredients because the quality of the food and the taste was amazing!! I actually felt like I was getting my money's worth and I wasn't eating just because I was hungry. Honestly, they have more sushi options (they may not have as much on bubble tea or smoothies at this time-might be time just to reorder) but do yourself a favor and give your business to this location because you will actually be satisfied! read more

Ordered takeout twice from Sakura since we didn't want to leave the dorm. Portions are amazing! Don't expect it to be like amazing 5-star Japanese though, but I definitely prefer this over Chinese takeout. They fill the teriyaki boxes with a great bed of rice and then loaded all the goodies on top. Enough for 2 people. Shrimp Tempura isn't as fluffy or light as one would traditional picture but it worked for my craving. I feel like its from those tempura boxes at Sam's or somewhere. Wish it came with Mirin sauce opposed to spicy mayo. Dumplings were amazing! Crisp, delicious, also came with spicy mayo. The smoothies were also really good. The staff on the phone were incredibly friendly and the delivery were extremely quick. They told us 35 minutes but then it came in like 15-20 minutes or so. They text you too. "We're here. -Sakura" Overall, great prices, really amazing for delivery, especially in Newark. Just wish they were open a bit later sometimes. Last order is at 8:30 but I don't blame them, its Newark after all. On a rainy night, definitely give this place a try opposed to reaching for your local Chinese place's menu. "Very Promising" read more

I've ordered from here multiple times and so far the food and the portions are great. I am a big fan of the bubble tea. The delivery takes awhile, (~45 mins) so I recommend ordering ahead of time so you're not sitting around waiting for food. read more

Amazing portions! Amazing prices! Amazing food! Chicken teriyaki & dumplings were to die for. Can't wait to try other items on the menu. In the words of my colleague, "It's a promising place!" read more

My go-to sushi delivery place in Newark! Their rolls are reliably good. And I loveeee the passion fruit green tea - make that shit a smoothie to really enjoy the experience read more

The chicken teriyaki rolls are delicious! Staff are friendly. Sucks part is waiting a long time for the food. Expect to wait 10-15mins

I work very close by and really enjoy the sushi and apps. The sushi is as fresh as you'll prob get for a fast food place in this area & the apps such as dumplings & spring rolls are extremely flavorful. The low rating is due to the service. The in person service is not bad just be prepared to wait as they do remain busy. The low rating is due mainly to the delivery service. I have tried on multiple occasions to get delivery but have been told that the delivery guy does not like to come here. It seems that the delivery person makes these decisions based on personal preference and not the range of distance as I mentioned we are extremely close. In addition the wait time on the phone is at least 4-5 min just to speak to someone and then to be told that the delivery man makes the decision not to come here because he has a personal problem with someone in the building is ridiculous. I will not be ordering from here or in person from now on because they do not value their customers therefore do not deserve the business. read more