This is sushi for the folks who like sushi in theory only. The rolls are gigantic, and in my opinion too much so. I'd say the price is reflective of what you get, but the rolls were not that impressive taste-wise. I was also borderline offended that they seared the tuna - even the sashimi! The point of sushi is raw... I will say that the salmon skin roll was excellent. But sadly, that was the only roll that was. That said, if you like cooked, overstuffed rolls then this is the place for you. If you like sushi - actual sushi - there's a great place down the street. read more

Food is by far my favorite sushi in e Memphis. Portion sizes are usually great and quality is solid. Staff is friendly and welcoming. Furniture could use some updating, but it kinda adds to the charm. One of my staples for a reason. read more

Legitimately, the worst excuse for agedashi / fried tofu I have ever had in my life. Literally go anywhere else. The breading was WET, like SOAKED and in no way sticking to the tofu read more

It is Memphis and I really do not have high hope finding good sushi. However, as I eat vegan and need a few vegan options in the area, to Sakura we go. First off, I must say they do provide some vegan options which is great. I got a couple of sushi rolls and a vegetable hibachi. The vegetable hibachi tasted plain but the mere fact that I can get a warm vegan meal is more than enough to compensate the lack of flavor. Then the option for those who can consume all aka the bf. He wasn't particularly hungry for sushi and decided to get a "small" maki as appetizer. As far as maki goes, this was the biggest size maki we've ever seen in the US. I didn't thing it was possible but they managed to make a roll twice its size elsewhere in the States. Quality of fish is not as fresh as the ones found in the coast but you sort of expect that. Flavor wise, he said it was good and check every box of an American Japanese maki roll. Definitely recommend if you like creative oversized sushi rolls. read more

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Going to caveat that I'm from CA so my standard is a bit high when it comes to sushi. That being said, I was fairly satisfied with the quality I found here! We were a big party and ordered a large variety of items on the menu. From the sushi platters to the bento boxes, all the portions were huge and didn't leave anyone hungry. The service was great and handled our big table efficiently, all the food came out at a reasonable time. Well decorated interior as well, overall a great choice for Japanese and sushi out in Memphis! read more

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Wait staff is very personable and attentive. Food is great. Price is about the same as any other Japanese restaurant. Wait staff and kitchen were very kind to serve us even though my family and I came close to closing. read more

Quick stop before movie screening as I was craving sushi. Parking was practically non-existent as the lot is fairly small and shared with other businesses. After about 5mins I was finally able to secure a spot. Upon entry, we were promptly generated and seated. Menu is pretty straightforward. Quick turnaround for our items. Several patrons there and everyone seemed to be enjoying the athursday evening. Despite our time crunch, we were able to sit and chat while enjoying our food. The clear soup is always a must on chilly evenings. Perfect place for someone looking for casual vibes. read more

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There's a first for everything . Never had food poisoning until this lovely place. I got food poisoning from their chicken hibachi.

Never been here before but have passed it several times.... The sushi is really fresh and good! I must admit I had my hesitations because I'm picky about my sushi. However, this seemed fresh and they were good about accommodating my difficult requests... it wasn't anything super special but it was clean and the staff were all very friendly. I also thought it was a nice setting! The only thing I did not like was their house salad with ginger dressing. The dressing was missing something.. overall, a decent experience! read more

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got in at 1:40pm. they said they don't sit people after 1:45pm. I'm so done trying to eat here. Why not just restrict dine-in, entirely? This was my last attempt. No more. read more

Love the food & service at Sakura. Always top-notch, tasty & servers are attentive and friendly. One big issue: We often arrive after 8p and they MUST STOP using that overpowering cleaner. It is TOO STRONG a smell & ruins the $80+ meal. We understand the staff are trying to clean & get finished after service, but it's so off putting. Please consider changing the cleaner or holding off until customers are finished eating. read more

It has been at least 4 years since I have been here and it is still just as good as I remember. We went early, 5:30 on a Saturday evening and were seated immediately. Our server was attentive without being intrusive. Our food came out quickly and efficiently. We started with edamame and tempura vegetables. Both were extremely hot (the way they should be). Just as we were finishing the vegetables, our sushi came out. The Shushi was cold, just the way it should be. Everything was tasty and filling. While the ambiance leaves a little to be desired, the food leaves nothing to be desired. The decor is ok, but three large screen TV's are a bit much, even though the sound was turned off on all of them. If you want sushi, this is your place. read more

This sushi was pretty delicious. It is still Memphis sushi, so it's not 100% the best in the world. For Memphis, I give it 5 stars. Rolls had lots of flavor. All good was served fresh and hot. Nigiri was great pieces of fish. The only downside was their sushi rice had wayyyy too much vinegar in it. Sake was hot and delicious and BOGO Monday-Thursday. read more

Sakura Japanese Restaurant - Mango Roll and Sexy Lady Roll - Japanese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Food is always A1 the service is always good they're so nice i feel like i have a difficult order and they manager to perfect it everytime i order it. i have my whole family eating there read more

Great service and food was solid for sushi in Memphis. Price was right too. They also get a good crowd so try to reserve a table.

The best sushi in town, hands down! You will not be disappointed if you come here. Some friends and I got together for an epic sushi dinner and I thoroughly enjoyed all the rolls. I had been here 10+ years ago with my former work group and the quality has remained consistent. read more

Sakura Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Must try: crunchy crawfish roll, Mardi Gras roll Eh: ginger salad, spicy tuna roll Must have: hot sake Service was really good, they kept checking on us. Very attentive. Everything tasted fresh and the wait wasn't long at all. They provide warm wet towels to cleanse your hands prior to eating which is a really nice touch because not all Japanese places do this. read more

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Service was decent. Food was above average. I am very particular about my sushi. That being said, for the price point, this place is great. I got a bento box with the teriyaki beef and 2 pieces of the tuna and salmon to see how the fish is. The selection of fish is pretty normal. No chutoro or otoro. I did not see uni or foie gras. The fish was fresh. The agendashi tofu was a highlight. It was slightly crispy on the outside just how I like it. The beef tataki appetizer was also really tender. A bit citriusy, but I don't mind that. read more

Sakura Japanese Restaurant - Beef Teriyaki bento box - Japanese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Best sushi in Memphis! The Mexico and Joyce rolls are our favorites. We love Sakura and go there at least once a month.

Mardi Gras Roll !!! Love it !!! Gary and waitresses are pros!! Ambiance nice but could use a jolt! read more

So yummy!! The rolls were the perfect mix of sweet and savory and a little bit of crunch!!! The udon hit the spot!! This restaurant is the only one in Memphis I know that has dishes that are close to what you might expect in Japan. read more

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Consistent service, good food, nice location in East Memphis. Parking is tight, but worth it! Have been to this location twice, usually a Germantown Sakura customer, but all of my favorites are here! Sake served at the perfect temperature, too. read more

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I was so incredibly impressed by this place. I came here years ago with a group of friends, one of whom used to work here. I texted her for suggestions and she recommended the Gozilla for flavor, Alfredo for spice, Mexico for less spice, Mango for fruity, and Sexy Lady for a lot of fish. We ended up going with a few of her suggestions and were glad we did. We were crazy impressed with our sushi and loved everything we got. The Godzilla was awesome until I hit the horseradish sauce, so I will ask for it without that next time. I got Spring Rolls but didn't like them as much as I do at other places. One other thing that may be a bummer to some people (myself included) is they don't do fried rice here. That's fine, I just am used to getting it with my sushi. But, as my friend put it, if they don't do a lot of things they can make what they have even more amazing. I totally agree that is what they have done here. All I know, is I've found another favorite sushi place to add to the list~! To Try: Mexico Roll Mango Roll Loved: - Alfredo Rol - Joyce Roll Liked: - Godzilla Roll (ask for it without horseradish sauce) Ok: - Spring Rolls read more

Sakura Japanese Restaurant - Spring Rolls - Japanese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Best sushi and service around. We were so ecstatic when the Germantown location reopened. read more

Sakura Japanese Restaurant - Atomic roll, Tornado Roll, Stop Drop & Roll, 2. Sashimi Appetizer - Japanese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Clean, friendly service but to me the lunch special was a miss. I got theee different rolls and they all tasted the exact same. The rolls were very plain and lack flavored. It felt like eating baby food or mush with seaweed wrapped around it with sticky rice. I was not a fan read more

Sakura Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Sakura is good for meat eaters. Vegetarians not as much. The vegetable tempera is good and so it the veggie fried rice. I wish you could add pineapple to the vegetable fried rice but for some reason you can't ? The service is pretty good. The ambiance is quiet and not usually busy. read more

Unfortunately, we didn't love this place. First, the menu can be confusing. There is a legend to follow at the bottom which explains the symbols. However, ordering sushi can be overwhelming on its own; adding symbols which also have to be figured out just seemed like a waste of time to me. We ordered two rolls and nothing really stood out about either one. The flavors muddled together making every bite seem exactly the same. We were unable to distinguish any of the ingredients listed on the description. On a high note, the portions were generous! read more

Sakura Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Service and food is outstanding. The food comes quickly and I cannot rave enough about how the service is always on point. The lovely servers just make my lunch hour fantastic. Even with my stupid "extra lemons" request. read more

I don't have a single complaint about this incredible restaurant...okay maybe the parking but that's not their fault! I love sushi...way too much, to the point where my friends and family tell me to chill on the weekly trips. Our waiter was attentive and so sweet! Upon receiving my food, I was amazed! Sakura's sushi MELTS in your mouth. Everything is so fresh and delicate! Even the Philadelphia Roll (yes, you can mess up a Philly roll) was to die for! Chicken teriyaki was tender, our rice was excellent, the house salad with ginger dressing...chef's kiss! Oh, and the edamame was the best I have ever had! Please check out this spot!! read more

Sakura Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Came here for dinner to get some sushi. Waitress was friendly, and the place was clean and we were seated right away. I ordered the sushi dinner which was good and I was pretty full after. The sushi was good, not the best, not the worst. I don't have any complaints and would come back to eat but don't except to be wowed. read more

Sakura Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Dinner - Japanese Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Been to both Sakura locations numerous times . A little inconsistent between good & very good but the Mermaid Salad is always excellent & delicious. I go there primarily to eat it. Restaurant is very clean. No frills atmosphere. Comfortable. Service is friendly. Occasionally a bit slow with getting food to table but not horribly slow. Maybe it just seems that way cause I'm hungry for that Mermaid Salad & can't wait! If you like sushi or Poke, you'll love it. read more

So glad that they have another Sakura on Poplar. When I'm not at the one in Germantown, I'm at this location. The sushi lunch combo is always a great deal. You get three rolls, a soup and salad. I usually share that and get a special roll so I can get a little of everything. This time I got simple rolls for the lunch combo: spicy tuna rolls and tuna roll. I got the Naruto rolls and scallop with mayo nigiri make spicy as well. read more

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Really really good sushi. Service was prompt and our waitress was nice. They handled a lot of takeout orders so it seems this place is very popular. Each party was properly spaced out for social distancing. Favorite roll of the night was the Ferrari. Least favorite was the Mother. read more

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Favorite sushi place in Memphis if you want big specialty rolls. I've been coming here for years now and always have a good time. Huge rolls that are fun to share with friends and they're super delicious & filled with flavor. My personal favorite is the Mardi Gras roll. read more

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Got the Ferrari roll and chicken fried rice.. the Ferrari roll was possibly the best roll i've ever had and i travel a good bit read more

Solid menu all the way around. If you don't want to spend d a fortune , try the Jackson roll. It's like an elevated crab/California roll.

After coming back and trying the sushi, 5 stars all the way. Sakura has become one of my favorite all time sushi restaurants in Memphis. My favorites were the Sakura roll and Omar roll. read more

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I have previously went to their location in Germantown and food has been good there. It is not the case for this location. The steam rice with my salmon bento was super dry. No reason rice should ever be that dry especially at an Asian establishment. The mermaid salad is usually my absolute favorite, but this one was definitely lacking. Would not go again. Service was good, but food quality was just a bit disappointing. read more

I am so sad!!! I used to LOVE this place. I mean we used to go here once a week. It must be something to do with management. Our server was rude and inattentive. We were one of two tables in the entire restaurant and my Diet Coke was never refilled. She was playing some sort of game on her phone the bar. I also asked about the lunch special and she informed me they were on the dinner menu- it was 2:00pm. I wasn't worried about not getting the lunch menu pricing but then she informed me that we could "just order them a la carte". Um duh. It was just a negative experience all around. She never asked us if we needed anything/ or extra plates when we were splitting plates of sushi. I just feel like this place needs better servers!! Also the music is weird and loud pop when it used to be nice relaxing piano music. The sushi is really good so that's why 3 stars but I'd say 4/5 food 0/5 service and 2/5 for ambiance. read more

Ordered sushi from them for the first time via Uber Eats and pretty sure I got food poisoning. Tasted great until a few hours later when I was down bad and sick as a dog. read more