Decided to try this place out regardless of the mixed reviews. It's a small restaurant run by a very friendly couple. The server was very attentive. I thought the sushi dishes were really good and the fish was fresh. We ordered the mountain roll and the double spicy salmon roll, which were both yummy. We also ordered the bulgogi and chicken teriyaki bento boxes, which came with salmon sushi and sashimi. The meat was good, but it wasn't hot anymore by the time it got to our table. I think the server had been waiting for us to finish our rolls before bringing the bento boxes, giving the meat time to get from hot to warm. Overall it was a great meal. I would definitely come back here for the sushi rolls. Not to mention, the food is priced well and might even be cheaper than your average sushi restaurant! read more

Sakura Sushi - Mountain roll - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Quite surprised that this place was not only good but close to home. Tucked away in a busy plaza on the Northwest corner of Steeles and Warden, Sakura is a small Japanese dive that's serving some pretty good sushi. Thankfully we came here for lunch, so reservations wouldn't be needed, unless if it was dinner since this place is quite quaintly small. We were quickly greeted, seated, and within a few mins our server provided us some complimentary beansprouts. For the works! we ordered three rolls: Lobster Roll Catepillar Roll Red Dragon Roll. Overall all three rolls were an enjoyment. The presentation, and ingredient ratio (portion)was bang on, and most of all, it was pretty good! The lady who was serving us was very polite and always asked once in a while if everything was good. The overall interior is quite cozy, small, and warm with its choice of color scheme and decor. Definitely a place I wouldn't mind coming back to, price, portions, proximity, and presenation was bang on! read more

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my friends and i were looking for a sushi spot to visit during our lunch hour at work and i have to say- we're so glad we gave sakura sushi a shot! sakura sushi is on the smaller side when compared to other sushi restaurants, but to be very honest, i loved it! it does have limited seating but it was just myself and two girlfriends so we fit in perfectly fine. it's a spot that's tucked away in the warden and steeles plaza next to a few hair salons and the next plaza over is where you can find a shoppers drug mart, boston pizza, t&t, starbucks, subway, etc. i do believe the owners are husband and wife (like another review said: a mom and pop shop!) and they were very sweet to us when we walked in, immediately directing us to one of the bigger open tables and pointing us to the variety (3 pages full!) of box specials right away. i don't exactly remember which sets we ordered but i do know that my bulgogi set, gal pal #1's kalgi set and gal pal #2's salmon teriyaki sets were fabulous- not to mention, we killed the miso soup and salad the second they were put on our table! i know that everyone has different tastes and that our classifications of "good flavours" might not match up with others but i'll still put it down that the tastes were amazing! the pricing is definitely more on the affordable side when compared to other bento restaurants, the portion sizes were just right for our little lunch outing (we were full for the rest of the work day!) and we were in and out of the spot in less than an hour, conversations included. we are definitely going to make sakura sushi our designated lunch date spot from now on and so should you! next time, we'll make sure to dig in to the sushi/sashimi too. read more

Sakura Sushi - bento boxes: kalgi on top, bulgogi bottom left and salmon teriyaki bottom right. - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Food is okay, sometimes the fish is really really badly cut. They do give you extra freebies in addition to the standard soup and salad so that's a plus. The lady server is also nice and prompt. The place is very small and quite run down, its good for lunch or a quick sushi fix. read more

We came because the 4-star rating. Very DISAPPOINTING! Service was slow, sushi rice taste sad and looked like it was formed with a sushi machine. Sashimi was cut unevenly. Miso soup was fill with MSG... Please beware with the false rating. This is a two stars place!!!! read more

Its more of a 3.5 star rating, really. The place is very cramped. When we walked in, none of the tables were cleared. They still all had dirty dishes on them, which was sort of offputting. I think they were understaffed. The server quickly cleaned up a table for us which was good. We ordered 3 bentos, tempura chicken teriyaki and two tempura sashimi. The price was quite good compared to other sushi joints: 9.95 The wait for the food was sort of long but it was worth it! The tempura was really crispy and the sashimi tasted fine. It's a good, cozy place to enjoy some sushi in a quiet environment. read more

So.. I decided to come here based on the yelp reviews and the rating Personally I find the place is a little sketchy, at first when i went in i had second thoughts.. I walked out of the restaurant and decided to come back since I couldn't decide where else to go. Service Is pretty good, But the floor probably could use some work, and also the tables were a bit sticky. As for the food, I ordered the special bento box (i think that's what it was called) It was $10 for the sashimi&bulgolgi box. I would think sashmi is cold... but... mine was warm and hot... Maybe not fresh? or maybe because the weather was hot.. But still! It should be cold! Also the rice was too soft...... But I wouldn't come back. read more

Came for dinner on a Wednesday night at 7.30pm. We were the only table when we arrived. Within the 1.5 hours we were there, there were 2 other tables that were filled. The place itself is very small fitting about 25 people inside, with pretty much no decor. Service was the regular asian style - not friendly but not horrible, the food arrived pretty quick which was good. We got the $9.95 bento box which came with miso soup, salad, 3 pcs of salmon sashimi, 3 pcs of a white fish sashimi and 1 surf clam. Also came with 4 pcs of sushi and assorted tempura (2 pcs of shrimp, pumpkin, sweet potato and zucchini) and white rice. For all this food and the price it was a good deal. The sashimi was good could have been a tiny bit fresher. The wasabi inside the sushi was also inconsistent, I had one pc that had a lot and was definitely nasal clearing. The tempura was good, felt crispy and fresh. We also split a spicy crispy salmon roll which was a bit disappointing the fish was really lost and felt a bit mushy. read more

This is my favourite cheap sushi place. My family orders from here quite frequently, and becoming frequent customers, the owners often give us a few extra orders of tempura or Jap Chae. It is a small mom-and-pop Japanese/Korean restaurant tucked away in the same plaza as Ajisen Ramen, T&T, and Shoppers Drug Mart. We often get the sushi party tray, an extra order of spicy salmon rolls, and some of their set dinner meals (bibimbap, teriyaki, bulgogi). We've tried most of their food and have not been disappointed yet. It is very reasonably priced for sushi (around $45 for a sushi tray to feed three people). Though it is not the most amazing sushi I've ever had, it definitely satisfies any sushi craving you'd have and a great bank for your buck. Small note: they are closed on Mondays! I've driven there a few times and was disappointed to find they were closed. Try it out! read more

Food is bomb!!! You should come & eat here because it's a small ma&pa kinda of joint and it's delicious! read more

Sakura Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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My go to place!!! So much so after 3yrs + hiatus (cause I moved away) they still recognize me!! Reasonable priced and very fresh each time I go!! I call this hidden gem :) We ordered number 6. Lunch special, tempera appetizer, and chirashi don... My complain: toooo satisfying!!! read more

Sakura Sushi - Lunch meal - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

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This is my FAVOURITE Japanese restaurant to go eat in Markham because of the high quality of food for low price that you pay for! For dinner, I usually order Bento Box 1 (Sashami, Sushi & Tempura for only $11). Their raw fish, especially Salmon, is always fresh and fatty! And I love the way they make their tempura! I also carve their udon noodle soup! Usually, I'm not a udon guy but this place has a special way of making it taste so good! Don't forget to add some chilli powder to the soup. =-) It is a small restaurant owned by a family. I have been coming back here for 10 years so I felt like it was about time for me to share this gem in Markham with others! read more

Best pork bone soup I've had so far. So good I came back the same week because I craved it. :) read more

Sakura Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

Small restaurant that serves good sushi with probably the best prices around the area. Their lunch bento options are great and sashimi is always fresh. It's not a fancy place but definitely a cute, family owned small business. read more

Sakura Sushi - Sushi and sashimi combo :) - Japanese Near Me - Markham, Ontario

This is my favourite affordable sushi spot and I go here almost weekly. The main server is very nice and the food quality is great for the portion size and price. My only feedback is that they need to have more tuna in stock. My mother loves tuna and they always have a very limited supply when she wants to order extra tuna for our dishes. read more

Very good lunch special, ordered udon special; tasty and worth the price. Will be back in the future if around the area.

I read that the place was small, but it still felt smaller than I imagined upon arrival. They have good lunch sets and are willing to accommodate substitutions. Giving it an average rating though because I think the sushi is better at Gal's sushi and it's around the same price. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Service is always courteous and it appears to be a family run business. Whenever I'm craving sushi, this is my go to place. I always get the bento box specials cause they're cheap and filling and the food always comes with a typical Japanese salad and miso soup. read more

ordered the spicy salmon roll & black dragon roll rice was mushy & warm; fish was not fresh totally fell apart when picked up w/ chopsticks it wasn't like this in the past but i only saw the wife that day, not the old man (sushi chef) so maybe it was her who prepared my dish either way, i wont be back read more

It is a small family restaurant and only 2 or 3staffs including the chef. We ordered lobester bento box around $18. their food wasn't impressive read more

As mentioned by others, small mom/pop restaurant with parking being a disaster in that plaza. I've been there a few times with coworkers, however the most recent visit with the wife was not as good as the previous ones. I had the pork bone soup which was very tasty. She had the bento box which she enjoyed. The bad part was was the green dragon roll that we ordered. The avocado was off/a little bit more mushy/brown than we would have liked. Definitely could have been a bit less ripe. read more

Defintely my go-to sushi place in markham. Their 2/3/4 people set menus always leave us feeling super well fed and being able to eat a bit of everything (terriyaki, sushi, sashimi, handrolls). Love their handrolls tons of sashimi stuffed in...more than any other places I've tried! Great for dine in and take out! read more

I'm pretty particular about my sushi, but this place was a pleasant surprise. The spicy salmon roll with added crunch was delicious! And to top it off, the service staff was great! I will definitely be back! read more

Cannot understand how this restaurant got even a 3-star rating. We ordered a sushi boat, very basic. But it came back with dried and unfresh sushi and sashimi, overly salted soup... Nothing about this place is good quality. The couple running it were nice, that's pretty much the only good thing about it. read more

Went here for dinner. Sakura sushi is a bit hard to find in the plaza because the sign does not actually light up, but it's actually a quaint little restaurant that is nicely decorated. Our server was very nice to us and we were very happy with the bento box prices (~$10). The food was good and well worth the price. They were also open to making minor changes to the menu (ex. Assorted sushi could be changed for just one kind). Would come here again! read more

Good food at a good value. The lunch menu has some solid options. Definitely a great option if you feel like having sushi and are in the area read more

Sakura Sushi does not stand out from any other sushi resturants in Markham. But I still had a pretty good meal there. If you are looking for somewhere to have lunch and specifically want sushi at the moment, then Sakura wouldn't be a awful place. Don't expect top notch stuff from them though. Its a good place to site down and read more

My family and I order sushi from this family-owned restaurant all the time and we've always been extremely satisfied with their food and service. The sushi is always fresh and deliciously made. They also have a Korean menu available for those who are seeking a different flavour or simply looking for something to compliment their Japanese offerings. I personally enjoy their spicy salmon rolls, sashimi, shrimp & sweet potato tempura, and KBBQ. The best part is that their prices are affordable and their portioning has never felt like it was too small for its value. I highly recommend this restaurant for everyone. It may look small, but it easily makes-up for lack of space with their great food. I rarely ever get my Japanese food from anywhere else and I often go out of my way just to eat at Sakura Sushi. read more

I think bold c. might have gotten food poisining from some other place as I have been eating here for years, very often having the sashimi dinner or lunch, and have never had any problems. Their tempura is the best I've ever had, and the prices are fantastic! read more

This place is not fancy but food is good value for money. I usually order the individual dishes and chow down. I've tried the bento boxes before and they do a good job for lunch. Seating is tight so be warned about trying to get in on weekends. read more

Hidden away at the back of the T&T plaza, Sakura is a very reasonably priced joint, serving good quality Japanese food at this price point. The owners are Korean, and I have received nothing but nice service from them even when we walk in 30 mins prior to closing. Highly recommended! read more

Great value and tastes much better than any other All You Can Eat places in the area. Complimentary tea, salad, and soup was nice. Myself and the others were pleased with the sushi and service. I would not recommend the Salmon Sashimi. Small place, likely not good for large groups. read more

Great hidden gem, good value for the quality and portion sizes provided, the love boat is perfect for sharing and wakame salad was delicious, friendly staff and pleasant service read more

excellent little restaurant. not much seating. food is awesome at s low price. seems family owned. relatively quiet untill the restaurant gets filled up. overall probably my new sushi go to place read more