Pretty good! Edamame and miso soup really hit the spot and helped me recover from a night out! Sushi was good too - got the job done! Good sushi for very affordable prices! read more

Sakura Sushi Depot - 1. Edamame S1. Miso Soup R3. Salmon N Avocado Roll R21. Tuna Avocado Roll - Japanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

This place is very close to campus and is a small local mom and pop shop. We almost walked passed it but it is in the same space as a pizzeria. The sign could be bigger and clearer. Because of the pandemic, you should call and order in advance; it might take 15-25 minutes to be ready. The prices on the menu button of Yelp differ from the actual restaurant menu. Overall, it's an affordable and quick place to satisfy your sushi cravings. We got the grilled chicken appetizer, chicken lo mein, one salmon skin hand roll, one salmon and avocado roll, and one eel roll. Each roll came in 6 pieces. Everything also came in styrofoam containers. -Grilled Chicken ($3.99): The chicken was fairly decent. I really liked the yakitori sauce though. Worth the price. -Chicken Lo Mein ($7.99): We thought it was bland and needed either more seasoning or sauce. It was overall average, and the quality of the chicken and noodles was similar to quality of that you can make at home. We added the yakitori sauce from the appetizer, and it was a good choice. -Salmon Skin Handroll ($3.69): I liked the spicy mayo? sauce on the top. But I didn't taste any cucumbers like the menu said it includes. At one point, the skin felt dry and hard to chew. I haven't had salmon skin in a while, so I miss it. -Salmon and Avocado Roll ($3.69): It tastes just like it's supposed to, according to its price. The salmon and avocado were very soft. -Eel Roll ($3.69): It tastes just like it's supposed to, according to its price. I just thought there was way more cucumber than eel, but it's decent. The staff was nice and answered questions throughly. They charge an extra $1 if you choose to pay with card. However, they still have a cash special where depending on how much you spent and if you pay in cash, you'll get a bonus or a couple drinks. If you spend over $11, you can get a can of soda. If you spend over $22, you can get two cans or just Snapple. If you spend over $33, you can get a free seaweed salad, edamame, or mochi! read more

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Still a really solid place, consistent, affordable and quick. Relatively few complaints, but still not a big fan of the miso soup. Okay, but doesn't have the little pieces of seaweed I usually like in my miso soup. Rolls are really good and satisfying, I've tried quite a few different rolls from here and they're all good so far. Rodan roll doesn't really taste like it's coconut shrimp though, tastes more just like normal shrimp tempura. Still good though. read more

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This is my go to sushi spot in the New Brunswick Rutgers area. The sushi always tastes great, and have a fair price. I never feel guilty ordering more than one roll, so I always get the chance to order everything I like. My favorites are the Tiger Roll and American Rolls because I'm a sucker for shrimp tempura. The location can be a little hard to find if you don't know what you are looking for. The place looks like a house and shares a space with a pizzaria. The location isn't anything fancy and there isn't much space to sit, but it is still my favorite place to get sushi in the area. Bring cash to pay for a slight discount! read more

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This food sucks, don't buy it. Very gross and unsanitary conditions. Worst sushi I've ever had.

Great food for a AYCE place especially with it's proximity to STNJ. Go early to enjoy dinner and the environment

This place is the definition of a hidden gem. It's a small mom and pops sushi spot that doesn't have much to offer in luxury when it comes decor and dining in but they definitely make up for it with their delicious food. I usually just get take out from them and never eat in so it was never an issue for me. They're sushi is fresh and made right in front of you during normal time (due to Covid you must order over the phone or online). They also have special offers through out the year so I would keep an eye out for that because sushi rolls can be as cheap as $2.50 a roll and special rolls around 5 dollars!! Also a smart tip for this place if you're really hungry is to check out their family trays you get a ridiculous amount of sushi for a nice price. read more

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It's over priced for the quality, it's sub par, there are better places in New Brunswick & New Jersey! & for less. This is not it for me. If you know the cuisine you'll understand what I'm about to say. It's Knock off Japanese food. Look at the sauces it's served with. It's like Chinese food. If you taste the chicken teriyaki for example, it's QUITE reminiscent of chicken & broccoli from a Chinese restaurant. One piece I had was GRISTLE... I couldn't even swallow it. Literally chewed twice and was like "no, I'll choke." In conclusion, it was Watered down, stepped on, INCORRECT! ESPECIALLY at the price point! They're masquerading around as a Japanese restaurant. It wasn't even served with chopsticks!!!!!! The audacity. The eel roll had NO Eel in it, at 6.99, I'm NOT paying for a SINGLE slice of eel surrounded by cucumber pieces. The eel is cooked nicely but to hold out like that was comical. There is NO eel in the roll. This is a NO from ME & my household will follow suit. Make your own decisions. read more

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Although the place is very small and may look unassuming, the sushi was delicious and tasted very fresh! I would not recommend the beef udon but the sushi was great!! On top of that, the prices are unbeatable. read more

I have known about this place since freshmen year so it's been about three or so years. It's super close to College Avenue ( a couple minutes walk) so the location is very convenient, especially for those that go to Rutgers in New Brunswick. However, it shares a room with Daniel's Pizzeria which actually has a sign outside so finding this place for the first time can be tricky. Also, because of the shared space, seating is very limited since there's barely enough seats for one vendor as it is. This is the place to go for sushi on a college budget since all of their sushi rolls are always half off (even the specialty ones). I usually order the eel rolls and the shrimp tempura rolls since I do not eat raw fish. I also got the gyoza this time which turned out to be decent. However, if you want authentic sushi, do not come here. The rice they use for their sushi tastes like it's not season or not seasoned right. The service itself pretty fast and the two guys who work there seem friendly. TIPS: They charge an extra dollar for card usage so bring cash if you can. Also, if you spend over $11.00 in cash, they give you a free can of soda or water. If you spend over $22.00 in cash, they give you a free Snapple or miso soup. And for over $33.00 in cash, they offer a free seaweed salad, edamame, or mochi! read more

Sakura Sushi Depot - Front: Shrimp Tempura Roll, Eel Roll, Gyoza - Japanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

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How have I not written a review on this place yet?! This is located about a 3-5 minute walk (depending on how hungry I am and how slow the traffic lights are) from where I live, and it's my go-to spot for delicious-but-affordable sushi rolls. Portions are great, especially considering the price--the rolls I typically get (spicy salmon, spicy tuna, salmon avocado) come to $13.13 if I forget to bring cash (it's a $1 convenience fee to use card). The two men working there are always polite and get my order done super quickly (I generally do takeout as the place is pretty small); it shares a space with a pizza place, which I realize seems somewhat sketch, but trust me on this, it's good stuff! read more

Food was OK. Sushi was far below than I expected. Service was so so. I spilled drink and they just give lots of napkins and I had to clean table. Waitress mop the floor and left wet floor sign right next to my chair. No refill. I would not recommend to my friends. read more

I don't usually post bad reviews but when I do it's because I feel like people should know about the quality of the restaurant. I ordered: 1 Dragon Roll 1 Rainbow Roll 1 Spicy Crispy Kani (crab) 1 Age tofu They all came in styrofoam boxes which was weird to me because most restaurants use the plastic black containers with the clear top. Some items didn't come exactly as it was described in the menu. Dragon Roll: was supposed to come with eel slices on top but there was only eel inside and avocado on top. There was no sesame garnish either. Rainbow roll: came with everything in the menu except the flying fish roe which was the whole reason I chose that Roll in the first place. Also, it was topped with half of it avocado and imitation crab, and the other half the assorted fish. In the menu there is a picture of the rainbow roll and it was wrapped completely with assorted fish only. I feel a little cheated from this. Spicy Crispy Kani: this was the only one that came exactly like it was mentioned. But it was the first time having it and it is very plain wouldn't recommend. Aged tofu: this one also came as it was mentioned in the description of the item in the menu but it looked completely different from the picture in the menu. I would only get this sushi if you just want some really cheap sushi. The price is cheap compared to other sushi places but if I were going to order cheap sushi that was also decent quality I'll just get it from my usual spot at Domoko Sushi Ramen. read more

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I ordered delivery through Uber Eats and everything was good! In the special instructions for one of my sushi rolls I asked "Add cream cheese if I can please", and they did it for me. It was also only 30 minutes from the time I placed my order until the driver arrived (on a Saturday night, but I'm only a mile away). My items are pictured and labeled below. It came with two soy sauce, and I also ordered 1 eel sauce and 1 spicy Mayo (orangish cup). They have many speciality rolls on the menu and I would recommend giving these guys a try! read more

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Sushi is pretty good but not great. Definitely convenient if you are on campus. It's a whole in the wall place, and definitely worth the price. Good place to get a quit bite for average sushi. Definitely recommend calling ahead to place your order so you can quickly pick it up. Perfect place for takeout. read more

A great place for a quick bite! Been coming here for the past 4 years. Now I live a few blocks away from Sakura and it's so easy to pick up food from here. FOOD: Everything is fresh and well-prepared. I love their rainbow rolls, spider rolls, and mochi ice cream. Rolls are affordable/perpetually half-off. They also have a ton of summer specials that are hard to resist. It's always so hard to decide because of all the variety! SERVICE: Bring cash! You get charged a $1 convenience fee if you use card. I typically see two men who work here and they're very nice and easygoing. Bathroom is well-maintained. AMBIANCE: The restaurant shares a space with Daniel's Pizza, and has very limited seating. You come here for the food, not the ambiance. I typically take the food to-go since I normally can't grab a spot. I'd be much more comfortable eating elsewhere anyway. read more

Sakura Sushi Depot - Japanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Best place to get sushi at rutgers by far!!! I've tried them all and the people that run Sakura are the best! They are so kind and always make the most high quality sushi. And the prices are the lowest out of all in the area! Would totally recommend coming here! read more

Rutgers has a lot of hysterical concepts that are unique to us. This restaurant is one of my favorites-- a sushi place and a pizza place all in one small location. Absolutely mind boggling but somehow makes sense. Confusing to me how I can somehow crave pizza and sushi at the same exact moment. Eating spicy tuna while also drooling over a Sicilian slice. Nothing about this has any explanation and that is what I love most about this experience. Love the classic New Brunswick decor of chairs that don't match and tables that are slightly wobbly in a way that can never be fixed. The sushi was delicious and cheap so that's all I can ask for. Overall if you want an authentic Rutgers experience meaning something confusing with absolutely no reason behind it you should eat here. You're welcome read more

Sakura Sushi Depot - Japanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

I give Sakura 4 stars for the price and amount rather than quality. This place is good for the cheap price and quick sushi fix, as someone else said. As an avid sushi lover, I'm not a fan of their quality but for the super cheap price and big pieces, I can't really complain. I like the eel avocado, salmon tempura, and crunchy tuna rolls. The crunchy salmon rolls are the least fresh, in my opinion, so I opt for the crunchy tuna roll. Make sure you order extra ginger and wasabi if you like using a good amount because they give very little. The staff is super friendly and the owner (it seems like) is always very polite as well. This place is super small and easy to miss, so pay attention if you're trying to find this place! P.S. I am NOT fond of the pizzeria attached to Sakura. It's super expensive for a slice and tastes really cheap. read more

Sakura Sushi Depot - From front to back, eel avocado, shrimp tempura, salmon tempura, crunchy tuna roll, Philadelphia roll with scallion, cali roll. - Japanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Solid go-to sushi place for anyone in the New Brunswick/Edison. As an avid sushi eater I've been to all the staple cheap sushi restaurants in central Jersey, and this is probably the best. Take note, it's hard to find. Look for Daniel's Pizza near the St. Peter's Children's Hospital. For some reason Sakura doesn't have a sign, but it shares the same place as Daniel's. Walk in and you'll see 2 counters--one for each restaurant. There's a counter to eat at and 2 small tables. Definitely meant for a quick stop-by eat, but I kind of like how casual it is. Clean and neat enough. I went with a friend and we split 5 rolls between us: awesome roll, sweet potato, new zealand, shrimp tempura, salmon tempura. All for only $21 because rolls are always half-off. That's a crazy value! (Note: The menu is expansive with lots and lots of different rolls + classic japanese foods, like udon and tempura and teriyaki. Only the rolls are half-off but other food is pretty cheap anyway.) There were 2 men working, and they had all of our rolls ready within 10 minutes. They were very hygienic when handling the food. The rolls were all very good! Okay, it's not going to beat your fancy $20-per-roll sushi restaurant, but it's way better than I expected for $3-7 rolls. Ingredients were fresh and although the rolls look small at first they're actually not. My favorite was the salmon tempura...salmon was so tender and it was hot from being cooked (I know hot sushi is weird but I loved it). The shrimp tempura was also good, and every other roll we had. I can't wait to come back. This is definitely my new go-to place in central Jersey for a quick, reliable sushi fix. read more

Sakura Sushi Depot - awesome, sweet potato, new zealand, shrimp tempura rolls (not pictured: delicious salmon tempura roll) - Japanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Ordered Avocado salmon roll & Tempura Shrimp dinner. I didn't like how any of it tasted. Maybe I should have tried something else based on the reviews here. read more

Sakura Sushi Depot - Avocado Salmon Roll - Japanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Cheap sushi, that's all I can say. The rolls are actually pretty decent for what you pay. I ordered a spicy salmon, Philadelphia roll and an eel roll and they were all really good! I knocked off a star for two reasons: 1. The spicy mayo literally tasted like it was JUST mayo.. I wasn't into that. I would much rather make my own at home at that point.. I don't mind paying 50 cents for it on the side, but the proportion is all wrong. Maybe it was a bad night? 2. For a college town, I'm surprised there isn't an online order option.. I would order from here a lot more if I could use Yelp Eat 24 or Grubhub for the convenience factor. read more

Sakura Sushi Depot - Eel roll, Philadelphia roll, and spicy salmon roll - Japanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

I had ordered a Kani Salad which specifically says crab stick, cucumber, tobiko, and japanese mayo. Out of these four ingredients, only one is to be found in my kani salad. First off, when I saw the man cutting up lettuce, I asked if he was giving me the wrong one because I asked for the kani. He said the Kani salad doesn't come with cucumber... it literally says the main veg is cucumber. Then another man yelled at me and was like do you want some cucumber or not?! considering their menu item, specifically says cucumber, I'd assume there'd be some cucumber. Not only that, but he pulled out a hellman's jar of mayo. Like what. What japanese place uses hellman's instead of japanese mayo? They also just cut four crab sticks in half before throwing it in a bucket to mix it up. When I had called the restaurant to confirm my order, they told me half an hr. When I had gone in at half an hour only half of what I had ordered was finished. Not only were there only two people in the restaurant but the phone was ringing and they were just blatantly ignoring the phone calls. Poor service, unsatisfied with my food, and here I am sitting with a terrible salad. read more

Sakura Sushi Depot - ... my FOUR DOLLAR "kani salad" with only one of the promised ingredients. - Japanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

First time here and had the recommended Awesome roll. Had good flavor (not the best i ever had though), was a good size, and somewhat friendly counter service. Sushi was made and rolled fresh in front of you. The 1/2 price deal is a bit of a joke since the "full price" is insane.. make you think like you getting a deal. Also keep in mind if you plan on paying with Credit or Debit card the have no minimum but will add $1.00 to you order. I will probably give them a try again down the road as a quick and easy lunch stop for Sushi read more

Sakura Sushi Depot - The "Awesome" roll at Sakura - Japanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

We get this every time we go to NJ. The quality has decreased slightly but it's still really quick and affordable sushi.

This has been my go-to spot for sushi in New Brunswick for 4 years! The food is great, the staff is knowledgeable and kind, and the prices are the best in town. I recommend trying both the spicy tuna and spicy salmon rolls, but you really can't go wrong! read more

Well priced hole-in-the-wall sushi. Meant for takeout; quick and tasty. Right next to Daniel's pizza as well.

The appearance makes little to no sense since the spot is located inside of Daniel's Pizzeria and has no indication of its existence until you walk in but ignore that completely because this place is amazing. You wouldn't expect it to be the best quality because of it's somewhat hole-in-the-wall nature but it is really some of the most delicious sushi I've ever had. Also, it's half-off so it ends up being such a cheap meal. The Crispy Kani Roll is definitely my favorite. The employees are very kind and accomodating, offering specials like a free drink if you spend a certain amount (can't remember the exact amount off the top of my head, but I want to say it's somewhere around $15, which is about 5 different rolls! Literally better than any all-you-can-eat meal). This is the sushi place that Rutgers deserves and my only hope is for it to possibly expand and get as much business as possible because it truly deserves the recognition! read more

Was in town visiting some friends and they recommended we get sushi for dinner. Small place shared with a pizza place. Sushi was fresh and the price was affordable. What more can you ask for? Got the shashmi , dumplings and shrimp tempura roll. Yummy in my tummy. Will be back when I'm in town again. read more

Wow ! this guy hung up on me twice trying to order a meal ! I would never recommend this place to anyone . I'm really astonished I don't understand why he would even .. read more

I love Sakura since it's ridiculously affordable. I've only ever ordered rolls for takeout so I can't vouch for anything else. The quality of the rolls are usually hit-or-miss, but it's as much as you can expect for the price. It's surprisingly good despite my skepticism each time. The rolls range from $2-15, and are prepared relatively quickly! The portion sizes are worth boasting over as well. As someone who really likes sushi, but often has difficulty getting over how expensive high quality sushi is, Sakura is a gem. read more

Sakura Sushi Depot - The three rolls on the right should be (from left to right) Ocean 3 Brothers Roll, Awesome Roll, Red Dragon Roll - Japanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Let me start out by saying that I am a poor, perpetually broke college student. If I want to have electricity and running water and internet in my overpriced New Brunswick apartment, I can't be spending money on fancy sushi every weekend. But sometimes poor perpetually broke college students crave sushi and other things besides cereal or scrambled eggs for dinner so they find themselves in Sakura, getting cheap sushi that doesn't taste the best. But that's not the point. It's really affordable. It's sushi. Compromises need to be made. 1 star knocked off because sometimes the guy messes up your order if you call in for pick up. Also, they charge you more if you pay with card. They have these little stamp reward card things where for every $10 you spend, you get a stamp. You need 10 stamps to get a free specialty roll. read more

Didn't think this place would be worth it but I was pleasantly surprised! I only recently found out about this place not surprised since there isn't much of a sign and it is tucked away on the further end of Easton inside Daniel's Pizzeria. The sushi is made as soon as you order and it's incredibly cheap. Pretty good quality for how much you are paying. Beware though, if you use a card instead of cash it's an extra $1 more. Wish they advertised this as I was surprised when I was told this as I was paying. There also isn't much seating and you has to pay an extra 50 cents for a measly cup of spicy mayo. So far I get the pretty basic rolls, but I'm excited to try special rolls in the near future as they seem really popular and I was told they were delicious! I highly recommend this place, you can't get better sushi for this price ESPECIALLY if you are a broke college student. read more

Sakura Sushi Depot - Japanese Near Me - New Brunswick, New Jersey

Definitely the cheapest sushi but it is amazing! I could eat sushi everyday if I could and Sakura is my favorite! I once drove 30 minutes to come here because I wouldn't get sushi anywhere else. It shares space with a pizzeria but don't let that turn you off it's really great sushi! They always have deals on top of their already half priced sushi EX. If you spend $11 you get a free soda! read more

This sushi place is great. I love how everything is affordable and the food is always fresh. The owners are also really nice and I always come here for sushi. They also have Chinese food which is nice when my friends and I are craving both Chinese and Japanese food. Definitely recommend checking this place out! read more

You get what you pay for here. Cheap sushi for a cheap price. I really only come here due to convenience & them being open late.

Love this place! It's literally the only affordable sushi spot on the College Ave campus that's actually GOOD. Sure, it's not like sushi you'd get for 3x the price, but it's awesome quality for the price it is. I've tried maybe 1/2 of the rolls on their menu, and I have literally never been disappointed. I believe they are family-owned, as it is always the same two men working, and sometimes a woman as well. They do deliveries if you call them; they used to know my phone number when I'd order... which goes to show how much money I've spent in this establishment. They share a store with Daniel's, so they're a small sushi bar, but I'm not complaining. Sakura and Daniel's are two of the best places to spend your money in New Brunswick. Thanks Sakura sushi for being my sushi spot for 4 years of college! read more

Nothing like cheap sushi on a college campus. And this certainly delivers. Finding it is a little confusing, since there's no sign and it shares a space with a pizza place. Weird, but you just kind of go with it, because let's be real, the reason you're here is half-price sushi. As you might imagine, half-price sushi is not the highest quality. But it gets the job done, and no stomach complaints afterwards! I highly recommend the tempura shrimp roll - very impressive for the price. The seaweed is a little bit chewy (not sure how that happens), so that might be a little off-putting, but again - half-price sushi means you just kind of roll with it. The guys behind the counter are super friendly, but the ambiance is definitely not the reason to come. Just a couple of metal tables and a metal counter - very industrial and not the kind of place you really want to stay for too long. It's much too small to bring a big group, so take advantage of their delivery if you're planning for more than a couple people. I would definitely come back here again and get a bigger variety to take advantage of the price. read more

Seems like it wouldn't be that good because it is in a pizza shop, but its one of the best places to get sushi in new bruswick. Obviously its not the best sushi in the world but its great for the price and location! If you pay in cash they let you have a free water bottle which is nice. I always get 2 california rolls and a shrimp tempura roll and it comes to like $11 total! read more

Not gonna lie, Stan and I were pretty scared after coming here. We walked in and it took a little time for the guy to take our order but whatever, it was so cheap. $26.71 for 7 rolls: chicken tempura, eel avocado, crispy kani, spicy tuna, salmon avocado, spicy salmon, and sweet potato. While waiting for our food (maybe 30 min), I took the time to read some reviews on here and we were so scared we were gonna puke the whole night. However, it really wasn't that bad. Stan was the one brave enough to eat first then I did and we both were pretty content. Beware though, the spicy mayo is a bit weird...should not be eaten by itself but the roll is ok. For the price, the sushi is great. In comparison to other sushi, ehh it's alright. ~Amanda read more