We came in tonight, May 16, after a long day at Bryce and Zion. We walked in and looked around and we were dressed down, like down. We were so hungry and we just want sushi. There were 4 people behind the reception table and that's good because there were piles of people inside! We were afraid we won't get a table fast because there were probably 30 people waiting both in and out. The receptionist asked if we're ok with sushi bar. We said yes and we were seated in 3 minutes, way ahead of everybody! There are 2 sections: habachi and sushi. We were of course seated at the sushi area. Our server's name was Star and she was lovely, highly attentive and efficient. We ordered sushi and yakisoba and everything was fresh and tasty! I highly recommend this place and will definitely come back next time we're in St George! read more

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My wife and I visited this restaurant on Friday 5/1 to kick off our anniversary trip. The wait wasn't terrible considering it was a Friday night, and service wasn't bad. The reason for the one star review is the quality of the food. The food was bland and lacking seasoning except for the soup which tasted like you were putting salt directly on your tongue. We tried to give them the benefit of the doubt, but the next morning I woke up with severe food poisoning, and spent the whole day stuck in my hotel room sick. We've called the restaurant, left a voicemail, and wrote in. We have not heard back. While we were initially excited to try this restaurant after driving by it for years, we will not be returning, and won't recommend this venue to anyone. They seem to have more focus on branding and being flashy, rather than proper food handling. read more

Beautiful! The pink Japanese trees, the outside water feature, the floor to ceiling metal design of the door is all very welcoming. The refreshing foyer with water all around, light colors and spacious but laughter and chatter in the background. There are two dining options: hibachi and traditional dining. We chose traditional. The bar for fresh sushi and the chemistry of the chefs brings additional enjoyment. The traditional attire was an added touch The sushi options left no one out. Whatever you could think or image was available as well as the appetizers. Yana serviced us with excellence and his robot assistant was cute. read more

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A typical hibachi restaurant. Sakura is run like a military operation with an army of employees: servers, cleaners, hostesses, chefs, and even a robot. However, with so many employees, our time at Sakura felt incredibly rushed. From the fast live-cooking performance, to the waiter quickly bringing us the check and continuously glancing at our table to see if we were wrapping up--all of that rushed service was just for average food. The sashimi was thick; I've never seen sashimi so thick before. The fish didn't melt in your mouth, though it tasted good enough. Skip the potstickers, as they tasted like any frozen bag you could get at the grocery store. The steak and filet mignon tasted good but were drenched in soy sauce. The hibachi room was overly loud, making it hard to hear anyone. I would skip Sakura if you're looking for a more Japanese styled restaurant for sushi unless you're in for a hurried show. Side note: While this didn't affect us, it was surprising to see the chef use the same tools to cook the raw meat, fish, and vegetables. This is a major health concern, especially since they didn't ask about any allergies or dietary restrictions at the beginning. read more

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One of the best restaurant experiences I have ever had. The restaurant is very modern, beautiful decorations, relaxing ambient music, everything you would expect from an upscale Japanese restaurant. Our waiter was very attentive, and when we said that we were in a bit of a rush and couldn't spend much time, the manager came over to us to let us know that they were putting a rush/priority in our food -- extremely considerate action that was totally not necessary but greatly appreciated! The sushi was phenomenal -- fresh fish, good flavoring, melt in your mouth. I really enjoyed the Las Vegas roll -- would seriously recommend. read more

Sakura - Japanese Near Me - St. George, Utah

The manager was on top of EVERYTHING! The guy behind the Habachi grill put a bunch of sauce on my 6yr old's chicken, and he was starving. When he started getting teary-eyed, the Manager came over & asked if he wanted a steamed piece of chicken with pepper & salt. He did! My scallops were cooked well, but I was missing a lot of the marinating flavors of slowly cooked scallops. Shrimp was nice & buttery- but overall, the Hibachi server could have avoided a 5 TBSp less of teriyaki. read more

Oct 4, 2025. Early afternoon dinner. No waiting for a hibachi table. No reservations taken 3 adults and 2 young boys that have adventurous palates. My daughter ordered 2 sushi rolls. Dan and I had the hibachi filet mignon and the bits both ordered salmon hibachi. Our waitress was quick and efficient We all liked the onion soup but I would refer normal noodles not those hard wheat ones. Our chef had a good attitude did a good show. However the last squirt of soy sauce on the rice by daughter felt was too much and she was right best too much soy sauce flavor. Overpowering. More vegetables are needed. It's only mushroom, onion and zucchini. How about some peas, some broccoli. Or more. The fried rice also needs peas or more egg. It was just tiny bit of egg and no Veges. The filet mignon were perfect. The salmon was fresh and fantastic. No oily taste. Amber said her sushi rolls were ok. Not as good as what we get in California read more

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Service was good. Wait staff was friendly. We were seated with a couple around 830pm. Fried rice was ok. So then some concerns. The couple seated next to us had ordered salmon. The cook put the raw chicken, salmon, shrimp and steak right next to each other. The cook was using the same tools to turn over the raw meat and then would touch the vegetables right after. That's not good nor safe. The salmon got somehow fused with some shrimp and the smell of overcooked salmon permeated the air. Unfortunately the shrimp was not edible as the fishy salmon was stuck all over the shrimp. We didn't eat the shrimp a the head person there asked us if there was anything wrong and I said I just didn't like it. She did offer to remove it from our bill but we declined (we didn't ask for it to be removed). I appreciate the attempt though. Fee birthday desert was nice. read more

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Absolutely fantastic experience! The atmosphere and vibe here are beautiful, such a fun and lively spot for dinner. We went for hibachi, and everything from start to finish was spot on. We started with edamame, which came out hot, fresh, and delicious. I ordered a Blue Hawaiian, served in the cutest mermaid/fish-scale style glass, such a fun touch! For dinner, I had the filet and lobster with fried rice, while my husband had the filet with fried rice and noodles (yes, you pay extra for fried rice/noodles, but it's 100% worth it). We also got yum yum sauce (called shrimp sauce here), and it was absolutely delicious. Everything was cooked perfectly and tasted so fresh. Our chef was personable, funny, and really made the dinner feel like an experience, not just a meal. Since we mentioned it was our anniversary trip, the staff surprised us with a chocolate-drizzled cheesecake platter, so thoughtful and a perfect sweet ending. Overall, Sakura was a fantastic stop: excellent food, fun atmosphere, great service, and not overpriced. We'll definitely come back when in St. George. Five stars all the way! read more

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We have been to Sakura's several times and it is not as good as when we first went there. The service has slipped. We were waiting to be seated and the girl that was going to seat us just walked away and never came back. I ordered sushu and never got any. The "chef" barely seasoned the food and was rather cocky. Haven't been there in awhile. read more

My family of five had a great time dining at Sakura. A top class establishment - service, food, environment. Highly recommended.

Great creative menu, lovely decor, excellent service and food. Ask for Kalee Jade if you can - first rate service and very friendly. Awesome restaurant. read more

Amazing food, service was fast even though it was busy. A little pricy but everything else makes up for it. Highly recommend this place! read more

I really enjoyed this place. It was our first time trying it. It had a very cool atmosphere. They had one of those robots delivering food and to go boxes. The food was cooked to perfection. It was very flavorful. We enjoyed all of it. We will definitely be back. read more

Sakura - Japanese Near Me - St. George, Utah

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Sakura Japanese is hands-down one of the best restaurants in town! The food is absolutely incredible -- everything from the sushi rolls to the hibachi is fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can taste the care and pride that goes into every dish. It's rare to find a place where consistency, quality, and hospitality all shine at this level. But what truly sets Sakura apart is the owner. They care so deeply about their customers and their craft -- it shows in every single detail. The owner is one of the kindest, most genuine humans you'll ever meet. They remember faces, go out of their way to make guests feel special, and treat everyone like family. It's not just a meal here -- it's an experience. Warm atmosphere, phenomenal service, and food that keeps you craving more. I'd give it ten stars if I could. If you haven't been to Sakura Japanese, you're missing one of the brightest spots in town! Favorite rolls to try. Zion. Mango tango calamari roll. & the Jackie read more

Sakura - All the rolls are amazing! - Japanese Near Me - St. George, Utah

I ordered a to go meal while visiting St George and will definitely be back!! The portions are large and we enjoyed every bite! Food we ordered: - 2 piece shrimp sushi - 2 piece salmon sashimi - Philly roll - shrimp teriyaki with miso soup, salad, and steamed white rice. The food quality was fantastic and you could definitely tell that the fish was very fresh. Our only complaint was the packaging with the sauces was not very secure so when we brought the bag back, there was sauces leaking all over which was a bummer and difficult to clean up. They have plastic containers. I wish they would've used instead of Styrofoam to help fix this from happening again. The food was ready at the time. The staff was super friendly when we called to ask about gluten friendly options. All in all this place was fantastic and we will come back here next time we are in St. George. read more

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St. George isn't known for fine cuisine, but Sakura is working to change that. It's smartly located right off a freeway exit and has good signage for visibility. Getting there is a wee bit tricky; they are at the end of a road with a ridiculous amount of street parking that makes you feel like you've wandered into a car lot. But once you get past all of that, you find a private parking lot and a cherry tree lined walkway to the front door. Sure, the cherry blossoms are fake, but they do look nice, especially with the red rocks in the background. Have some imagination with me. The decor is beautiful and inviting as you enter into the lobby area. Staff members cheerfully greet you and offer hibachi or dine-in service. In my opinion, hibachi is the way to go-it's a meal and a show! Our experience was great, and the food was terrific. We had a variety of chicken and beef along with ample veggies, soup and rice. Everything was cooked perfectly and seasoned deliciously. My family and I enthusiastically recommend Sakura and will happily return when we are in town again. read more

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Jokingly, I wish I could say 0 out of 5 stars because the higher it's rated, the more people congregate. However, that wouldn't be accurate, or polite. There was a line out of the door when we arrived. That should let you know how good this place really is. The girls at the front counter were extremely kind and efficient, too. They greeted us with a smile, and every other person who walked through the door after us, as well. James was our server, he was considerate of me and my spouse, and also other tables around him that he wasn't even serving for. We couldn't decide between a few different rolls, so we asked him to just surprise us. He truly made our anniversary dinner enjoyable. We sat at the sushi bar and were able to watch them make so many rolls for so many people. Watching them work the sushi line was amazing, working as quickly as they could, but the food did not seem as though they rushed it. Everything was delicious! *Ahem* (No one go here, it's bad. Very, veeeery bad for youuu...) Lol, jk. read more

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This must be a go-to spot for locals for their hibachi/sushi needs. I came with my family for vacation and many tables were already full when they opened for dinner. The interior is beautiful, clean, and very spacious. We were able to be seated immediately for non-hibachi. The sushi is mainly crab meat/spicy tuna rolls with different fish on top. I wish there was more variety in fillings and flavors. You typically get 10 pieces per roll unless otherwise stated so you get a good meal with 1-2 rolls. I would recommend the albacore tuna sashimi/nigiri and the St. George roll. read more

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We were in the area for a wedding and decided to stop in for dinner. Even on a busy night the wait was fast and we were seated in less time than the hostess predicted. I can't say enough great things about our experience. The sashimi is some of the best I have ever had. Super fresh and huge pieces! You definitely get your moneys worth. The wide variety of rolls is impressive and the two we had were exceptional. The service was wonderful. From the hostess to our waiter we were completely taken care of. Everyone was extremely polite and accommodating. I will absolutely be coming back! read more

Sakura - Sakura Sashimi Special (salmon, yellowtail, tuna) - Japanese Near Me - St. George, Utah

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Super busy place, but I now know why! Fantastic service by Ester, tasty rolls and sake. Definitely will be back!

Ate at Sakura for dinner. We ordered a lot of food because we wanted to try as much as we can. We had the Ebi Sashimi, Tamago Sashimi, Spider Roll, Buta Bara Kushi, Chicken Katsu, and Steak & Chicken Combination. Service was good even though it was a busy night. Parker was attentive and answered all our questions. The restaurant was big and interior was kept clean. We had such a good dining experience. read more

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Never been to this japanese steakhouse before and it was really fantastic from start to finish. From the cool aquarium filled waiting area to the huge hibachi grill dining room to the fantastic food and atmosphere I highly recommend Sakura for a great time read more

Sakura - Japanese Near Me - St. George, Utah

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This is our best restaurant in south Utah. Close 15 highway exit 8. The restaurant has first class environment. We live in Mesquite and Las Vegas. We always come here and always enjoyable. Food is delicious. Price is reasonable. People are nice. I recommend this restaurant. I will definitely come back. read more

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We celebrated my friend's daughter's college graduation at Sakura and it was absolutely perfect! The hibachi experience was so much fun--our chef was entertaining, engaging, and cooked everything to perfection. Was fun catching shrimp thrown by the chef with all the fire! The sushi was fresh and beautifully presented, and the staff went out of their way to make sure our group had a great time. They were super accommodating with our party and kept everything running smoothly. If you're looking for a place in St. George to celebrate a big occasion with great food and good vibes, Sakura is the spot. Absolutely loved the outdoor decor and the gorgeous entrance. read more

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Absolutely delicious. We love Sakura but this visit was top notch. Our server, Kassie, was phenomenal, the food was delicious and very timely, and the restaurant's ambiance tonight was fabulous. If you want a nice night out, great food and perfect service, PLEASE go to Sakura. read more

To be fair, this place is no different than any other hibachi restaurant out there. I suppose that being one of the rare Asian restaurant (it seems) in the St. George area, it has received all the accolades it displays front of house. Speaking of the lobby area, please do everyone a favor a get rid of the obnoxious screen floor that has unruly kids stomping purposefully as if to break the screen. Even soft footed individuals just got in the way of patrons entering or exiting. Food... again, par for the course. Nothing bad but moreover nothing spectacular to warrant me to frequent the establishment. Service... for your server to have to ask to see your menu to make sure certain items were included or forgetting to bring ginger and wasabi with a sushi order doesn't garner a five star rating let alone four. Ambiance... we were lucky to be given a small private room. However, that screen floor with kids stomping and awful kimono outfits the hostesses were wearing left a bad lasting impression. I really wanted to give a four star rating at the very least for the overall experience but just couldn't because of the above. read more

We decided to make St. George our pit-stop for the night before we head back home to the OC after attending a family reunion in Heber. Our group pretty much occupied one station, after getting all settled and ordering what we want, our Chef du jour arrived with his accoutrements and weapons of masterful food preparation, he was very entertaining and the food was seasoned and cooked nicely. We all enjoyed watching him prepare and have fun preparing and cooking our meals - it was such a treat! Sakura will very much remind you of Benihana but in my honest opinion the cook station is pretty much where the similarities come and end. The restaurant from the moment you walk towards the imposing front door, the lovely foyer with the aquarium divider and the digital interactive floor already gives a wow factor, the staff donned in colorful Japanese inspired Kimonos are nice to see as well, truly in-keeping with the restaurant's theme. With great food, lovely ambiance and good service, I honestly think there's a lot going for Sakura and I hope they keep up with it. Arigato Gozaimsu! Kampai! read more

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Best service. Excellent fresh food. Great ambiance. And relatively inexpensive for all the food that you get. My whole family had a blast. It was a memorable experience. read more

My daughter and I went to lunch there, I didn't think I would be to impressed but I have to tell you, prices were really reasonable, food was incredible and the service was top notch. Really looking forward to going back. read more

I'm a regular here at Sakura and for good reason. Their hibachi grill performance is fun and the steak is very solid. I also love their sushi. fresh, creative rolls and consistent quality. The staff are friendly, the atmosphere is lively without being chaotic, and the place is a reliable go‑to when you're in the mood for Japanese/hibachi. read more

Sakura is not only delicious but well run. There's a reason there's always a lot of people here. Luckily the owners seem to have really made a great system for to go if you aren't able to eat in. The ambiance is amazing from the second you're in the parking lot, the signage and the cherry blossoms even the door to the building is beautiful. Some of my faves are the Mr.Fisher, baked mussels, shrimp and veggie tempura, hibachi with noodles, the crab crane cheese Rangoons. You really can't go wrong. This place is wonderful and locally owned. StGeorge is lucky to have them in a town of a lot of sub par food and bad service, Sakura stands out. read more

Food: 8/10 not like California sushi but still very tasty no Toro! Service:10/10 excellent ! Eric was simply the best! He loved that we knew to order Soju! Ambiance: excellent and accommodating and super family friendly well it is Utah afterall!!!!!! read more

So well priced for such high quality food. I have never had a bad experience here, and their takeout is just as good. Great service, the private room reservations are free and awesome read more

If you want to eat a place that is similar to Benihana or Shogun, this is the place to go to in Southern Utah. I still prefer Benihana and Shogun so don't say I didn't warn you. The restaurant is very nice and clean. Bathrooms were clean and smell good. The decorations were great for a casual restaurant. The interactive floor is great for the kids to keep them busy while you wait. The food was okay in my opinion. We left feeling full, but unsatisfied. This place is supposed to be Japanese, but I think it is more of an Asian fusion restaurant. There were definitely Thai dishes on the menu. The soft shell crab curry is basically panang curry with soft shell crab. I would've preferred the soft shell crab on the side because it was soggy and drenched. The Yakisoba was disappointing. The soups had good broths, but we were disappointed to find imitation crab advertised as just crab on their menu. The sunomono lacked flavor and the octopus was tough. The sushi was okay. The salmon skin tasted burnt and the sake nigiri also lacked flavor. Staff were nice for the most part with the exception of the waitress that ignored our "excuse me" she looked at us then looked away. I guess they only serve the tables they are waiting on. There was another server who was on point that helped expedite things. Our server seemed nervous, but he was trying. We think he might've been new. read more

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Really nice place very clean and well organized. All the staff were really nice too. The sushi was pretty good albeit a bit more than I care to pay for sushi. The filet mignon was not for me, pretty flavorless. The scallops were good. Potstickers and ginger sauce were great, as well as the onion soup and the house salad. All in all I would recommend the sushi, especially the Mango Tango roll and if you come for the hibachi the prices are worth it and the service is great. read more

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The is the only place to go for beautiful, generous portions sushi. The staff is very friendly and the prices don't gouge you. I highly recommend read more

Every time we go to Sakura, we have an amazing experience. The staff, the ambiance, the food, all fantastic! Last night we went to celebrate a big occasion and couldn't have had a better chef. I wish I'd caught his name but he was awesome. Fun, hilarious and a great cook. Also, the hostess, whom I have encountered many times for to go orders, was fantastic. I asked her to store and place the candles on a surprise cake. She said "no problem, I've got you." It came out at the perfect time, candles lit, song sang, and just perfect. Thank you Sakura, for making my wife's "Happy Didn't Die Day," celebration a success!! read more

Sakura - Japanese Near Me - St. George, Utah

This is my favorite hibachi restaurants in St.George Utah. The food is amazing, the show is better than your average hibachi location. This is a must visit. Our group was 16 people and we were seated within 45 minutes. No reservations were accepted. You will not regret coming here, this is my 3rd time and will continue coming back. read more

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This place was packed and the wait was longer than expected so then ended up seating us in the main dining room but we were still able to order teppan . It was delicious, the rice, veggies and meat cooked to perfection. Megan was our server she was super sweet. The manager also checked on us along with the head server . They were all so accommodating and it was much appreciated since we weee tired and hungry after a long day. We will definitely go again when we come to the senior games next year. Oh did I mention the prices ? Very very reasonable. We live in California and that meal would have cost us twice as much at ho read more