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    Sakura Japanese Restaurant

    4.1 (539 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SAKURA JAPANESE RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Ume Chazuke
    Justice M.

    I really enjoyed dining here! The ambience and service were very warm and welcoming. The menu has a lot of variety so, whether you like sushi or not, you'll find something for you. There were several vegetarian appetizers, I tried the Agedashi Dofu and the Teriyaki Mushrooms which were both delicious and flavorful. I also had the Ume Chazuke which was also very good. The plum was quite sour but was balanced by the light broth and the freshness green onions. I would definitely order again. The vege roll was okay, a little boring, but not bad. My partner shared the appetizers with me and he also really liked them, even as someone who doesn't typically eat tofu. He also had the nigiri combo and really enjoyed the selection, save for the tamago nigiri. Everything was fresh! The portion sizes were very generous for everything we ordered and at a nice price point. We can't wait to come back!

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    Emily L.

    I want to preface this review that I have been to Japan before and I am still VERY impressed with the food here! My husband and I are sushi fanatics and wanted to find some really good, locally owned sushi here in Indianapolis. We knew the restaurant was going to be good when there was a line 10 minutes before they opened! We ordered a lot of appetizers and sushi rolls and were pleasantly impressed. The staff were SO nice and made conversation with us. The inside is very cozy and homey feeling, such a nice place for dinner.

    Nancy G.

    Me and my Fiance love this location!! He's been coming here for YEARS. Sushi is authentic. Fish is fresh. The house salad is 10/10 as the cool kid's say, "bussin" I would have posted the original picture but it couldn't wait

    Marv N.

    Very good sushi at very unbeatable prices. Im consistently shocked at the prices around Indy, I moved from Seattle earlier this year and our entire bill at Sakura is the same cost as 1.5 rolls in the Seattle area. Its always very busy which is a great sign. The only issue we had was parking, very limited amount of spaces and we had to wait upwards of 20 minutes for the rest of our group to join us just because they couldn't find a spot to park. I dont want to ding a star just for parking, but they definitely need to figure something out.

    Kaitlyn S.

    Kind of a cool place that' seems a bit of a hidden gem. Off of keystone this lil restaurant has a wonderful ambiance of Japanese style and a very impressive menu. I got sushi but the noodles and gyoza looked amazing. There is construction outside the restaurant from keystone but it was really easy to get in and out. The service was great and sushi was excellent. Perfect place to try out some authentic sushi and Japanese food.

    Hoosier, rock and roll, Florida mixed roll
    Hannah B.

    This place was super packed on a Saturday night. I found that to be a great sign. We called ahead because I couldn't get their website to work (link from Yelp page). We had the chicken teriyaki, which came with carrots and broccoli and a side salad. We also got 3 sushi rolls- Hoosier, Florida mixed roll and rock and roll. The sushi was delicious. They were kind enough to also sell me 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream for my kids!

    Chef's choice sashimi platter
    Spencer F.

    Had a late last minute hunger for raw fish. They were very accommodating with just 10 minutes before their kitchen close. I had the chef's choice sashimi platter $60. Approximately 23 pieces of tuna, yellowtail, scallops, mackerel, salmon, and more. A little on the expensive side, but it was fresh. Service was good. Ambiance was nice, everyone seemed to be having a good time.

    Andrew K.

    I kept hearing that Sakura has the best sushi in Indy... and I think this party agrees! We always drive past it and have never assumed much, but wow! The ginger dressing on the salad was the best I've ever had, miso soup was great, and the teriyaki chicken was delicious and big enough for two meals with leftovers. Highly recommend! Despite not having a reservation on a busy night, they fit us into this lively restaurant. Be sure to call ahead to avoid a wait.

    Samurai roll
    Ashli A.

    This place continues to have fresh food for reasonable prices. I love coming here for sushi and it never disappoints. The only negative is they are Pepsi not Coke haha. We got Shrimp Shumai for an appetizer and it was so good. Love a good steamed dumpling! For dinner we got: yellowtail roll, spider roll, samurai roll, salmon roe Everything was great. Just wish the spider roll wasn't as mushy it fell apart by the end too easily but had good flavor/taste

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    Roger C.

    Best and the original sushi in indy. Service including hand made sushi makes the ambiance fantastic because everything is created by hand with care for you!! I always take out of towners here

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    20 days ago

    Favorite sushi place in Indy. Never had a roll here I didn't love. Favorites are the Bob's, Hoosier, and Arizona rolls!

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    2 months ago

    Thru the years just gets better and better! I love the service! Love the atmosphere! Absolutely love the sushi! Best ever!!!!

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    Best sushi in Indy hands down. And surprisingly affordable for how good it is. Absolutely love this place!

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    1 year ago

    The sushi is fresh and yummy. The bento boxes are delicious. Service is fantastic. Hidden little gem in Indy!

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    Food used to be great but recently service has been very bad all around. Jackie very rude and cheap

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    Food and service are excellent. The sushi and the noodles are outstanding. The shrimp tempura is wonderful..

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    Ask the Community - Sakura Japanese Restaurant

    Do they have AYCE?

    No. They do not have all you can eat, nor a buffet.

    Do they offer sukiyaki for lunch?

    No they do not.

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    Sake Maru

    Sake Maru

    4.6
    (71 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    Mother's Day evening with my wife and daughter was very disappointing. The food was served…read moreappetizers last....and each were served at a different time. The servers had to be prodded three times for water! The restaurant only had two other patrons so they weren't crowded. My katsu curry was cold as if it had been refrigerated. While the sushi and sashimi was prepared properly the servers had no idea about the menu -- questions were responded to with a blank stare and even after checking they didn't know the materials or the preparation. Very sad.

    4/22/26- We looked forward to trying this restaurant but must have gone on a bad night. The waiter…read morewas very nice but admitted he was new at this location & was filling in. I asked if they had prosecco or a small champagne spit. Since he was new he didn't know, he calls the manager & no. Ok - no problem, I'll take a Merlot & my husband a Cabernet. Drinks didn't come so we asked again, he returned stating they didn't have Merlot. So we said- ok 2 Cabernets & he brought 2 Chardonnay's. He apologized & brought the Cabs. Our appetizers were good, so we ordered dinner. My husband's dinner came 10 minutes or more before mine & I had to ask for our soup and salads. We just kinda laughed it off. Also, There was a young lady who kept bringing others food to our table? It was a pleasant surprise that when we got the bill, he did not charge us for the wine, but were told they don't take American Express. To top it off I left my to go box there I would get carry out, however won't dine in again.

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    Many beverage options.   Back lit bar.
    Many beverage options. Back lit bar.
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    Sunset drink
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    Rainbow Combo
    Shoya Revolving Sushi

    Shoya Revolving Sushi

    4.2
    (77 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    First, pictures are not posted because I forgot my phone. Second using an in store IPad is…read moreimportant. Follow the prompts We were immensely greeted by a lovely Japanese girl. She was very welcoming and showed us to our table. There are individual chairs that sit at a bar towards the moving food or in booths We sat in a booth. My feet could not reach so I had to sit on the very end of the seat. Not real comfortable for me but someone with longer legs would be very comfortable. You can order what you want from a menu on an iPad and a cute train brings it to you. Once you enter your food choices you must press place order. It seems simple enough but two other couples waited on food only to realize they did not follow the prompt. We missed the prompt ourselves We had two small bottles of saki. It was dry and very tasty The girl that seated us kept tabs on us and made sure we got everything we wanted. This is a fun place with pleasant customers. I did not see any children but I think it would be difficult to feed them here We enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Will we go back again? You betcha just not right away as we ate tooooo much

    Shoya Revolving Sushi was a fun experience overall. The food was pretty good and it was nice being…read moreable to try a bunch of different types of sushi without committing to full rolls. Nothing completely blew me away, but I did really enjoy the kushiyaki. We definitely left full by the end. There was about a 15 minute wait on a Saturday around 7 pm. At first the setup was a little confusing, but our server explained everything well. You order from the screen at your table, and if you need help there is a call server button. It actually reminded us a lot of revolving sushi places we visited in Japan. At the end they even give you a little prize capsule, which was a fun touch since capsule toys were everywhere in Japan too. My favorite part is watching the sushi move around the restaurant. They also have little delivery cars and robot servers that bring food to the table. It never felt too loud or chaotic either. I would definitely come back again, especially with a group.

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    The menu screen
    The menu screen
    Shoya Revolving Sushi
    Shoya Revolving Sushi

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    Sushi Bar

    Sushi Bar

    4.2
    (414 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Sushi Bar has been on my "to try" list for a while, as I wanted (and loved) sitting out on their…read morepatio. The service was great - and also very knowledgeable about what items could be made gluten free. They brought me out an entire bottle of gluten free soy sauce to ensure no mistakes in the back - and checked with me again upon arrival of my food that it was prepared correctly. I haven't had fried rice in years, and I was so excited to have some here! Can't wait to go back!

    Sushi Bar in Broad Ripple has been a staple restaurant of mine for lunch, dinner, date nights,…read morefamily weekend, or any special occasion since moving to Indianapolis. This has remained a top contender of sushi restaurants in the Indianapolis area for me, not only because of the wide variety of sushi and wine that never disappoints, but also because of the friendly service and welcoming environment that has remained consistent for the past four years I have been coming here. Last week, my parents and I decided to go to Sushi Bar during Family Weekend at Butler University, which just so happens to be a consistent restaurant that we have happened to come to every family weekend. The fish and food here are always top-notch for very reasonable prices, and the staff are always very nice and remember you. I always start with miso soup and white rice, typically order salmon nigiri (one or maybe two orders), then typically a rainbow roll, but I stepped out of my comfort zone this time and tried the Narudo roll, which was very fresh and appealing with the cucumber wrapping instead of the typical seaweed paper. They also have delicious mochi for dessert if you aren't full from all of the delicious sushi! Sushi Bar will always be my go-to restaurant for a girls' night, when family is in town, date night, or a solo lunch adventure! I highly recommend checking out Sushi Bar in Broad Ripple if you haven't yet!!

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    The vibe
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    Gyoza (not gluten free)
    Aka-Oni

    Aka-Oni

    4.2
    (33 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    It was absolutely delicious!! Food was fresh and service was on point but never felt rushed. We…read morewill definitely be back.

    I had came here due to the school I work at we had took the 4th graders on a field trip. The owner…read moreof the restaurant was very friendly and she made this experience a learning experience for the children. They got to learn some Japanese and also the proper way to utilize chopsticks. At the end when we were done eating she asked the students questions based on information she told them earlier. The students who answered correctly got nice little prizes from the restaurant. Let me tell you so this was my first time here and boy was it an experience. Having to cook for six of the 4th grader boys that had sat at my table. They had wanted to try everything so they ended up ordering just about everything on the menu. At first I was like this is going to be a lot of money but then I remembered it is one set price for everything. So for instance you pay $17.99 for kids during lunch time and 36.99 for an adult. It was nice you could get anything you wanted and as much as you wanted but be mindful you do have to cook it. Also they do have a time limit on how long you can sit at the table. You definitely should be mindful to not waste food because if they notice you are wasting they will charge. We didn't waster but I did see the signs up. I loved how they had a desert bar. Which back at the desert bar they had matcha ice cream. We had learned that the matcha ice cream is homemade vegan but it was very delicious. I would definitely go back here despite the fact of me having to cook my own food but it was worth the experience. I just didn't know that was what I was getting myself into before I had went.

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    Fire part of the ambiance
    Fire part of the ambiance
    Aka-Oni
    Aka-Oni

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