Fantastic food and friendly staff. Ordered 4 long rolls and only got 3. Waitress said 4th was on its way. 30 minutes later the manager/owner said it still wasn't ready, so I gave up waiting. After paying the food charges with my card, I saw on the printed receipt that they gave themselves a 25% tip that was not on the card reader screen. This ruined my fading positive view of this place. They gave themselves a tip that they knew they didn't earn. read more

Well after a second visit to this restaurant, I can honestly say this will definitely be in our normal rotation of places to eat. The food here is always fresh and delicious. I had the sushi on the last trip, and this time I had the poke bowl. FANTASTIC!!! I was already planning what I was going to order on my next visit. The service is amazing. All the employees are helpful, friendly, and honestly happy to be there. There are plenty of tables to sit at, and if you are lucky a little robot will deliver your food. I think that is super fun and very cool. On a separate note. I walked out of the restaurant without my purse, and the waitress came running out to catch me. I wished I could give more stars just for that alone. I think it speaks volumes as to the quality of people that work there. read more

Had dinner here last night and the food was good. We found ourselves a bit confused when we sat down because Poke is in the restaurant name, but poke is not on the menu! Our server was overwhelmed with 5 or 6 tables that appeared to have arrived just before us and so it was difficult getting her attention to ask about the poke or anything else. It didn't take long to figure out that if you want poke, you have to get up from your table and order it at the counter. This was confusing, BUT, the poke was fantastic! I didn't get a picture of it because we were sharing but they had so many toppings that other poke places don't have. We also ordered black garlic ramen, lumpia, the upside down shrimp nigiri, and a miso soup. I wasn't a fan of the miso, it was too watery and lacked flavor. The upside down shrimp nigiri wasn't great either, it was really difficult to eat and impossible to pick up with chopsticks (I had to pick it up with my fingers) but did have good flavor. The lumpia were very good- a little small/very thin but still delicious. The ramen was fantastic! The broth had some of the best flavor I've had in ramen! Our server was very sweet and was trying her best to keep up with her tables but she did forget a couple things and was def overwhelmed. We will 100% be coming back for the poke and the ramen. read more

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Fresh and flavorful! Great service. Our first time in and we were very pleased. We will be going back to try more items on the sizable menu! read more

So happy this place has been providing the best environment and hospitality. The food is def top notch to say the least! Thank you guys! read more

Sakura Sushi & Poke - Seafood Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

Another delicious and hearty meal at a local favorite in Gardnerville, Sakura Sushi & Poke. The meal did not disappoint! They can sometimes get really busy in there and service slows down as the staff multitasks, but they have a robot server to help force multiply. The owner and his wife a super nice and are always happy to see their regulars. The interior boasts a nice "play area" with toys for young ones that may not have patience to sit through a meal. All in all a great place to eat with fair prices and good portion sizes. Enjoy! read more

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Prices seemed a pinch high (in retrospect I should have gotten the all you can eat for $38 for dinner but it was just shy of 3:30pm and I didn't know how much I'd be eating because I didn't know what to expect size wise for the rolls). The server was not as proactive as I would have liked but I believe the young man may have been new (for example after seating us and taking our drink orders he asked us if we were dining in or taking out). The sushi chefs were fast. The robot waiter was... reliable and musical lol. The food was good. The miso soup tasted particularly good and I enjoyed my sunshine roll. This roll included unagi and it was really good quality fresh eel. The tempura shrimp in crystal roll however was made with a thick and very crunch batter-- not the light and crisp tempura I'm used to. My husband enjoyed his ramen. He said the noodles were a bit thicker and chewier than he was used to, and the broth definitely made ginger a star note, but he enjoyed it. The ambiance is nice. It's a clean restaurant with soft music playing and a nice atmosphere. They even have some large toys in the waiting area for kids to enjoy which I thought was especially thoughtful of the owners. Overall, I'd like to return and try the different offerings of nigiri on the AYCE plan. I also noticed they had some interesting rolls-- for example, some included honey mustard! I would echo a previous review that the food here might taste better than many sushi places in Reno (can't say if it would beat my favorite spot without trying more fish, but the freshness and quality of their unagi was a strong indicator that this place might be able to put up a good fight against my favorite spot in Reno). read more

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Wife and I had a really hard time finding a local sushi spot that was as good as some in Reno/Carson and Sakura may beat them all. We've been here a total of 4 times and each time has been amazing. Both regular sushi and cooked sushi roles had good proportions and tasted fantastic. PLUS they have freaking ramen. We had the black garlic ramen which was just as good as a local spot we used to go to in Reno. This is now our go to place for Ramen and Sushi. Empty plate pics meaning full bellies lol read more

Sakura Sushi & Poke - This photos is a pic of how good the food was. - Seafood Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

An excellent example of creative cuisine. The nigiri is formed with authentic technique and properly seasoned rice, and several of the innovative sushi rolls feature flavor combinations that really awaken the palate--such as the perfect balance of cucumber, tempura, tuna paste, tamago, chili sauce, salmon skin, and mayo. I would confidently say that this restaurant tastes better than most Japanese restaurants in the U.S., and it is also very reasonably priced. read more

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Food was just delicious. I got there an hour before their lunch ended and the restaurant was empty. The price was right. Service was very fast. See pictures. read more

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The braised pork belly is so tasty and tender. Tastes like originally from Japan. The bento has lumpia!!!! Who does that? Ja-Pinoy at its best! read more

Sakura Sushi & Poke - Black Garlic Ramen! - Seafood Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

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I dined in for AYCE sushi last week while in the Minden/Gardnerville area. I sat at the bar, sushi chefs switched not once, but three times during my lunch. They were great with getting my food out. The bar seating was a little awkward, I felt it was too low and has a hard time conversing with the sushi chefs making my food. I didn't mind that there was only another couple dining, but no one picked up my empty plates or refilled my drink at all. I'd give less stars based solely on that one factor alone, but the sushi chefs made up for the front of the houses lack of service. Prices are a tad bit pricier than our local sushi joints for ayce lunch. They also offer a poke bar with a variety of toppings. If I didn't have time to kill, I would have tried a bowl. I'm not sure if it's their rice, but I left completely bloated. I'd be willing to try a poke bowl. I may just stick to my regular sushi spots for ayce. read more

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Genuinely super impressed! I ordered a poke bowl with salmon, yellowtail and spicy tuna and it was super fresh! The best poke I've had in a while. Great service and friendly staff! read more

Amazing service, Great owners, Food is OFF THE CHARTS and they are super professional. Way fresher than the competitors around here, not to mention it's only $28 for all you can eat lunch and $34 all you can eat dinner. This place genuinely feels like a Michelin restaurant and it's really clean. The vibes are amazing in here and just great people. I would highly recommend the Summer time! read more

Sakura Sushi & Poke - Philly - Seafood Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

Ambiance isn't the best, but the food makes up for it. We don't have the best choices for sushi here in Gardnerville. With that said the food will kill the craving! read more

This dining experience was awkward from the moment we walked in. With no host near the door the three parties queued up had to basically yell their party size to a server across the restaurant. The bento box has a gyoza or lumpia option. When the two bento dinners arrived very late they were not correct. The teriyaki chicken seemed to have a dry rub. It had almost no teriyaki taste. The spicy tuna hand roll was good. Their rainbow roll was OK. It's miniature size was disappointing. The servers we had seemed preoccupied. The room is large. In this weeknight the place was moderately busy. They have a robotic food vehicle that brought some of our items. This restaurant needs to focus on the basics: -- Greet their diners with a smile -- Pay greater attention to each order/ detail -- Assure that the meal items (bento boxes in our case) arrive with more urgency. -- Forget the robot gimmick and open a cookbook to learn now to make teriyaki sauce. read more

We have always come here for poke bowls. Called our order in like we always do and the girl that answered was very short with me. At the end of my order she told me that it's best to just come in for poke because when it's called in it really sets them back. I asked her if it would be easier to just cancel the order and come in. She stated no but next time... I don't think there will be a next time. I called back and cancelled the order. She laughed and said thank you. read more

Great Service, Great Food, the restraint itself was great, very great scenery and the chairs i sat in were very comfortable. read more

Sakura Sushi & Poke - Very happy after eating this - Seafood Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

Never gone to this place. willing to looks good must try it sometime.. I'm a sushi and poke fan !!!!

There poke bowls are amazing. Fresh, fast and the people Working are always nice!! Thanks read more

Best Sushi this area has ever seen, and the staff is excellent. Highly recommend it.

Well can I get a hallelujah! I'm happy. I live minutes away from our new favorite sushi joint! Everything is yummy. The nigiri is fresh and full of flavor. The rolls are big, and the sushi chef's are fast, and that's important for AYCE! Doesn't matter how many people are at the sushi bar, chef asks " what else can I get you" before you are done with the last plate! No lag time, so folks on their lunch hour can get a belly full of sushi and make it back to work in time, and you even get dessert with the AYCE! Dessert after sushi? Absolutely! We all agree that the tempura banana with vanilla ice cream is BOMB! Hallelujah! The sushi gods have blessed us in Gardnerville Nevada. read more

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By a distinct margin, best poke in the greater Reno-Tahoe region, and pretty good American-style sushi rolls and nigiri too. No frills fast-food-y interior setup, great food, and quick service and a pretty decent value (fish is expensive)... with all the changes in the area, this is one bit of Californication I'll take any day! read more

Really good value. Recommend sushi bowls; good variety and items to choose for your bowl. We also tried lumpia which was delicious too. Worker said they have all you can eat sushi during the week. Saw some fancy sushi being made. We're come back to try another day. They have a loyalty card too! read more

Sakura Sushi & Poke - Regular bowl - Seafood Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

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Best sushi / poke bowls and ramen we've had in the valley! We love coming here. The sushi chefs are all super friendly and welcoming and know how to make a great sushi roll! Can't wait to go back! They even got a new robot that delivers your rolls and that's pretty cool to see here in our little town. Love the inside, simple and well put together. read more

The food was amazing and a great deal of variety! Staff are friendly and helpful. And the first Resturant to utilize automated delivery of food to your table! Very cool! read more

Super tasty food and the staff is really really nice and accommodating! Go there all the time! Love them!!! P.S. I rarely write reviews... read more

I hate giving reviews like this but maybe this can get them back on the right track. My husband gave me an option of where I wanted to eat for my birthday and I decided here. I love me some sushi. We seat ourselves. There was 4 of us but given 2 menus. First thing I noticed was it was new menus. Very nice I thought but the prices were a bit confusing. I didn't see how much the All you Can Eat price either. A young man showed up with a tablet. We ordered our food. No alcohol since no liquor license which disappointed my husband but that's okay. We asked for water and was given them in plastic cups. We asked for hot tea and was given a dirty cup. We waited and about 15 minutes later a lady dropped off one of my rolls while delivering rolls to another table. I waited to eat since no once else had their food. Plus, we were not given wasabi or ginger yet. Looking around they had 2 other young men looking like they were bussing the tables after people leave. Another 5 minutes another roll was left. I kept having to ask which one it was. Still no wasabi. Then another 5 minutes my mom ramen was delivered. We finally had to get up and all for the ginger and wasabi. My daughter got the lumpia egg rolls. I was excited to start eating while still waiting for the other stuff I ordered. I went to take my first bite and the sushi fell apart. It was like that for that whole roll. Started on my other and again, it was not rolled properly and was falling apart. My husband said his was falling apart. My mother tried her ramen was said it was too salty. My daughter and mom switched their food. My daughter thought the Ramen was okay. The lumpia was good. No one ever can by to clear our dirty dishes. My husband had to get up and get more water. The lady asked if I wanted my dessert. I told her yes. She brought it by and set it down in front of me while all the dirty plates surrounded us. Not sure if we will be back. read more

Its been a while since we've been in the restaurant (since before they served sushi) and the poke bowls are delicious but today we ordered sushi for the first time. It was fantastic! My fiance had the mussels and a Marlon roll and I had yakitons and a bluewave. Everything tasted fresh and had great flavor. My fiance picked up the order and said the restaurant looked really nice and they even had a robot bring you your food..pretty cool! We will definitely be returning more often! read more

My wife and I eat here often. Sushi is absolutely amazing and delicious. Got to try the Marlin roll, it's our favorite. The owner and staff are very friendly and respectful. Sushi chefs are very knowledgeable and extremely creative. Sometimes we just tell them to surprise us and they never disappoint! read more

This was our first time at this restaurant and it did not disappoint. We were greeted and seated immediately by the owner (presumably). She was so incredibly nice and helpful, making wonderful ordering suggestions. I am from the Bay Area and was a little skeptical about eating raw fish in Minden, however, the sushi was fresh and delicious. I am thrilled to have a new place to indulge in that has both delectable food and amazing customer service! read more

Excellent presentations. Fair price. Fast service. Great staff courtesy. Will be back! read more

Had the pleasure of finally being able to enjoy Sakura's "All You Can Eat" lunch. After many a poke bowl enjoyed, I can say that I will definitely be a regular from now on. The prices (even à la carte) are extremely fair! And the fish is fresh, delicious and well presented. AYCE sushi and many other options...they even have lumpia! Marlon is awesome! read more

Sakura Sushi & Poke - Tuna~ salmon~ yellowtail~ albacore~ mackerel deliciousness! - Seafood Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

Personally I'm pretty pampered when it comes to sushi because my grandpa would make me sushi and the sushi rice vinegar he made was homemade. We ordered a normal California rolls and I forgot what the other roll was but it had shrimp tempura in it. The only critique I have about the rice is that it has too much vinegar in it, so much so that I can't eat more than 5 bites without tapping out and not eating it. I'm pretty sure everyone goes for the poke bowls but it kind of intimidates me because of all the ingredients that you can add. The bento boxes on the other hand are awesome and has a lot of variety. Otherwise the service was amazing very lovely people. read more

Their poke is so delicious! Their sushi options are original and beyond tasty! Best sushi restaurant in the Gardnerville/ Minden area for sure!!! Also, their lumpia's and siomai are exceptional! read more

I have been here several times and always happy with sushi and poke bowls. Few days ago,ordered a Bento box with chicken teriyaki. The owner needs to train the employees how to cook and build a bento box. Firstly it was served on a cardboard bento box, a first time for me. The chicken was so dry and tasteless. The edamame was cold. There was no green salad which is basic for a bento box. The best part was the scoop of rice. Don't order a Bento box. The owner said the chicken didn't look good, she knew it was substandard. Won't be going here again. read more

Absolutely delicious and they were so friendly and talkative.. all there recommended sushi rolls were so yummy

Great place to stop at on the way thru town. They are super quick and easy, portions are good, never crowded. I always get the poke bowl, they have sit down tables and rolls also. Staff is always friendly. Food is pretty fresh. Last time I was in there I got albacore and it was not fresh or cut very well, so that was disappointing but the ahi seems to be. I wish the case was set up so you can see the setup and food. I like to see which fish and items are the freshest before I order it. Salad is always crisp and not wilted like some other poke spots. They also have punch cards read more

Sakura Sushi & Poke - Poke bowl, even the dog thought it looked good too! - Seafood Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

Went for dinner here on a Monday evening. It was fairly busy but not too busy to have outstanding food and service. First time stopping in after driving by lots of times on 395. Wish I had been there before as I didn't know what I was missing! The sushi was so good, and I have had great homemade sushi to compare it to. Very high bar to meet! Had the ala carte menu and ordered seaweed salad, Gardnerville roll, Mountain roll and Marlon's roll. More than enough for two people and lots of leftovers. Total was around $58. Had water to drink. You can sit at the sushi bar and watch the chefs or sit at a table. Ambience is very clean and kinda plain but I was there for the food and can't wait to go back! read more

Sakura Sushi & Poke - Clockwise: Seaweed salad, Gardnerville roll, Mountain roll and Marlon's roll. - Seafood Near Me - Gardnerville, Nevada

One of the best poke bowls I've had!! We came from the Bay Area and Sakura totally outranks the poke bowls I've had. Reasonably priced, large portion, friendly staff and delicious! read more