Ordered this via ubereats after a few years of not going to the mall. This place does numbers for a reason! Just a good bang for your buck, default teriyaki spot. Got fried rice, veggies, and teriyaki beef. Just solid overall, no frills well balanced meal. Ordering extra is worth it too. Can ask for more teriyaki sauce and just have at all that flavor. It took a while for it to get to me but I wouldn't say there's any reduction in quality. Solid choice if you're just going around the mall and you're willing to combat a bit to get food. read more

Sarku Japan - BEEF & SHRIMP TERIYAKI - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Went Christmas shopping at the mall and saw this place and decided to give them a try. Food was great. I ordered the beef teriyaki with veggies and steamed rice. Food was made fresh to order on the grill and you can see them cook your food. Service was excellent and took my order promptly and food was served quick. Place was crowded as this is a mall but did find a seat and ate there. Place has a good vibe and I haven't been to a mall in awhile so was good to get out and people watch and try new places. Give them a try if your at the valley plaza mall read more

See all

I absolutely love this place. The food is absolutely delicious. Some of my favorite I've ever had. I'm not really a fan of Chinese or Japanese food but this is my go to right here. For the price you get a lot of food. It was really busy when I was there, but I still got out within five minutes. I didn't sit down to eat there. I got my food to go. very fast paced, well organized crew. You have to try this spot!! read more

See all

Just saw a cook at 5:15 pm may 14 just rinse his right hand after taking a dump. Went in the restroom then heard him using toilet paper, saw bim coming out the stall with phone in left hand , rinsed his right hand barely and took off. Yea not eating there again read more

I got a teriyaki plate to go and this was how much chicken I received ‍.. I was very disappointed because this is one of my favorite lunch places. read more

Sarku Japan - CHICKEN TERIYAKI - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

The food didn't taste good to me. The flavor of Teriyaki was not there. My vegetables were cold. read more

Sarku Japan - The Teriyaki Chicken plate. - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This stall always has the longest lines and I always order the shrimps. I feel like it gives you the most value for your money especially seeing how big the servings are but unfortunately, it's only the quantity that makes it worth it. I find the taste too salty and the service is not remarkable, if not lacking. I just tend to go back when I am extremely hungry but otherwise, I'd recommend trying something else from the food court. read more

Sarku Japan - shrimp and rice in a styrofoam container - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Delicious food but expect to wait--a line can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour for a Teriyaki.

We have enjoyed this lunch option but lately the vegetables have had many inedible hard pieces of vegetable (stems?) incorporated into the mix which requires picking them out during eating. Quick service as usual. Hoping the quality of the vegetables can get resolved quickly. read more

Sarku Japan is probably my favorite places to eat at in the mall. I had my ups and downs about this place, but for some reason I always come back. They literally make the food right in front of you, so it's freshly made while you're standing in line. It's the cheap version of teppanyaki, but who cares... it's still yummy. They cook the protein and veggies on the comal and add teriyaki sauce to their protein for yumminess. From all the places to choose from at the Oasis, this place is definitely my "go to" all the time. The line is always super long every time I go, but it's because the food is fresh and piping hot when it comes out and I believe that's what attracts people here. Not to mention the food tastes yummy. I'm definitely a big fan of this place. Downside is that they're at the mall and parking most of the time is difficult. The long lines might be a downside also and make you not wanna line up, but you should and you won't regret it. The lines move fast so you should take your chance. :-) read more

Sarku Japan - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

See all

Whenever I'm near the mall I have to stop by Sarku Japan. It smell freakin amazing. It's an old favorite. They have some awesome chicken teriyaki that my whole family loves. The veggie rolls are so good too. I love that you can see them making the food right in front of you. They always ask if you want more teriyaki sauce or hot sauce before you leave. They are also really nice and quick which doesn't look easy with all the customers. read more

See all

I love their food here but their customer service sucks, I asked for a packet sriracha sauce basically begged for it and they wouldn't even give me one, super rude because they said they were only for online orders so I guess those customers get what they want but they are really going to refuse someone getting their own food. They are wrong for doing that and I hope they enjoy their one star since I didn't get to enjoy my food. read more

Sarku Japan - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This place seemed like the standard Sakru. Asian stir fry made while you wait. They give you a sample on a toothpick to lure you in. The food is good and reasonanly priced. Once I paid they gave me a coupon to come back. What struck me as interesting was that with.the multiple other places in the food court to eat..this place seemed to have the longest and most steady stream of customers. They must really be doing things right. Or it could be the coupons bringing people back. I will go use my coupon. LOL read more

Sarku Japan - Love when you get coupons to entice you to come back - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

See all

The portion sizes. Are way off. When I asked why the portion was small when paying for double chicken and other people got much larger portions. He stated this was the portion size..... The chef was extremely rude and cocky. read more

Sarku Japan - Sarku's rude chef!!!! - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

See all

Bland and lowfat. The vegetables and noodles $6.89 was 3/4 unseasoned noodles and 1/4 shredded unseasoned vegetables that consisted of broccoli, carrots and cabbage. There were no whole pieces of any vegetables, just sheds. Teriyaki sauce was drizzled atop the vegetables and noodles. The noodles and/or vegetables could have been seasoned with garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, soy sauce or oil to help the taste. Maybe the other entrees that come with beef or chicken are seasoned and make the entree more flavorful. I would never get this again. They also offer a entree of vegetables over white rice. I have not tried that only saw a picture of it. This is not a good place for vegetarians. They seem to always have a line at their booth in the food court so the food must have some redeeming quality for meat eaters. read more

I love the food here. I almost feel healthy eating their chicken plates. Almost lol. The chicken is cooked fresh in front of you and the line moves quickly, even though it's usually long. Quite honestly, it's one of the only restaurants in the food court that I've seen even have a line more than 2 people long at all which should tell you something. I never get extra sauce but always get extra hot sauce and veggies. I know I just had some yesterday but I want some again... I'll wait a couple of days so no one can say anything to me lol. If you haven't tried this place, just try it. It's basic teriyaki cooked fresh. Yum! read more

Sarku Japan - Teriyaki Chicken Plate, no extra sauce. Just add sriracha to taste and done! Chicken, rice, and veggies. Perfect. - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Shrimp was cold plus the cook pointed at me before my order was made then after I receive my order I hear the cook say "I just got that fool" like he did something to my food. Like I shouldn't half to worry if someth was done to my meal. Update- me and my coworker got the same plate and now we're both puking. More and likely from the uncooked shrimp read more

This place sucks and somehow skipped my family's order and waited 20 minutes longer than we should have. Terrible terrible place and highly don't recommend. They also didn't seem to care that they messed up, just terrible service and felt highly disrespected. read more

Sarku Japan has been my favorite mall restaurant for years! More often that not, a quick trip to the mall will either begin or end with me stopping at Sarku Japan for some delicious teriyaki chicken & noodles. It's like second nature to come here anytime I'm at the mall. It's that good. I love that the food is cooked right in front of you, and the service is always fast. Need a recommendation? -- pay the extra $2 for double chicken. It's worth it. read more

Went shopping today got some food, got all the way home in the east side of town and they gave me the wrong order and they had like 7 people in front I been calling them and no answer!! read more

Honestly, I don't understand how this place is alway full of lines although food isn't really japanese. I taste all meats and stuffs. They taste common-like typically Chinese. I know what japanese food taste like cuz I'm weeb and love japanese cultures/history. Sarku Japan? More like Canyin China. read more

Something I have noticed about the food court st the VP mall... there is always a line at this joint. Always. And there is a reason for this lune. The grub is good. Nor much else to say. read more

This is the only place in the food court at the mall that I will eat at. It literally has stood the test of time and has been here since I was kid. I kind of have a soft spot for this place and even though it's not technically authentic Japanese food-- as long as it's good, who cares? The lines here are usually long around lunch time for obvious reasons. The thing to get here is the teriyaki chicken plate. I get it with steamed veggies and white rice. I am not a huge fan of their fried rice, so I just stick with the healthier option. I always make sure to get "double" teriyaki chicken as it really fills you up. Theoretically, the double portion could feed two people if sharing, but if you're extra hungry, you gotta go for it! Anyway, the teriyaki chicken is usually really, really good and I always ask for extra teriyaki sauce at the end of the line. The cooks here usually friendly, but there have been occasions when they are a bit rude and pushy-- it's probably because of the amount of people in line and to meet the demand. One of the other things that concerns me is the possibility of cross-contamination due to the chicken being grilled on the flat iron and veggies nearby. Despite that concern, I have never gotten sick here and the chicken has always been cooked to perfection-- whew! Anyway, this is probably the best fast food option in the food court and the entire Valley Plaza. There are other places to eat at, but this location has stood the test of time and is almost a relic now at the Valley Plaza since it's been here so long! Great and tasty Japanese food! Recommended! read more

The food is still very good, I gave it three stars because the price of the food has gone up and the portion size has decreased. They got new to go boxes which are smaller and also putting less food in the boxes. Last time I ate here I was disappointed my veggies is completely raw and didnt get much chicken at all. I loved going here but not so much anymore, it's too expensive! read more

Always a good place to grab a bite to eat. A little oily but I think that's what makes it delicious

We only eat here when we visit Valley Plaza. We go to Valley Plaza about once a year. Sarku Japan is the best choice offered at the food court. I'd have to give them 3.5 stars. They are better than okay, but I'm not quite a fan. I always order the same thing every time. The chicken teriyaki with stir fried vegetables is delicious. Sometimes I order it with rice, but most often I have the meal with noodles. The teriyaki sauce is very good, and I do not believe they put any MSG. If they were not located at the mall, then I would patronize them more often than once a year. The prices are affordable, and the portions are generous. Give them a try if you are hungry while shopping. read more

I used to love this place, now it's aight. Why did you guys stop making fried rice? Noodles are good but rice is wayy better. Sorry Sarku... You're just in the middle now. read more

Sarku Japan - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Good fast and tasty place to come get some quick satisfying food. Customer service is good and quick to deliver your order. read more

See all

I always have such an awesome experience when I go to Sarku. My food is always fresh, of course I watch them grill it... My veggies are always al dente, just how I like them... Great customer service... My go to place for teriyaki chicken and shrimp... They also have beef, but I do not eat beef... My husband loves loves loves it... His fav... Also I don't eat fried rice, white rice nor noodles but they do have them... My husband said their noodles are amazing... So go and try it out... You will not be disappointed... read more

Sarku Japan - Amazing - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I went here today to buy a plate of the chicken and shrimp with steamed rice and vegetables added along with extra chicken and a small soft drink. I added sriracha sauce and soy sauce. I was impressed by the quality of the food and the employees were nice. I had no complaints whatsoever. My stomach was happy after I ate the whole meal. I will come back again in the future. read more

I remember when I used to like this place. If you're looking for the worst place to eat at Valley Plaza come here. The fried rice is to gross you out for. It was so overcooked that it was clumpy. I think they made steamed rice and added soy sauce for color. What a waste of money. read more

Sarku Japan - Clumpy fried rice - Japanese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I visit this Sarku every time I eat at the mall (Valley Plaza) where it is located. As usual, the teriyaki chicken was fantastic. The large pieces of chicken were cooked perfectly with just the right amount of char/crust. The sauce was also great. This time I ordered with shrimp and the shrimp were small but tasty. The white rice was good and the veggies were a bit undercooked. They had a very long line but it moved super fast. I will continue to visit often. read more

Not the same as before when the old men use to cook and sing for the customers (1990s-early 2000) The younger men cooking are very sloppy and the place looked dirty... I understand it gets extremely busy but the older generation chefs kept it spotless..didn't matter if it was busy or not. Good food nonetheless but I found raw beef in my meal. :( I guess it depends on who is cooking. MIGHT not come back here for awhile. read more

The place was busy and the line was long so I thought I would give it a try. The cashier took my payment and then helped get the food ready. Then he took some more orders and payments and then went back to the food on the grill!I I jumped out of line and went back to the cashier and asked for a refund. The kid looked at me and tossed my rice from my unfinished plate back in the pot. I told him your not supposed to be handling money and then food without washing your hands as he did numerous times. His reply, "So get a refund." And then went back to handling the food. The lady that appeared to be the manager didn't do a thing or even apologize. Just kept working. Not impressed. read more

The food is great ! However I am only giving this two starts for the food,because the costumer service is horrible the men who work there cooking have no respect ! Are always staring at women and under aged girls and talking and whispering about them in front of the costumers...which was very disturbing for me since it has already happen twice! read more

Food is so good I could eat it every day.. It's always such a mess which makes me question how sanitary they are. Maybe have sample guy clean trash all along counters.. Also don't bother paying for double meat. I used to but realized they would never put double chicken until I would say something and then they would ask to see my receipt and add extra meat.. I got tired of having to ask what I paid for every time... You guys should open another location in NW side of town and seriously educate yOur staff on health department regulations because I seen so many things that made me scared to eat. If your going to have cooks preparing food on display for customers to watch then clean it up.. read more

Horrible facility. They should be shut down! Recently visited this place and they had a short line to my astonishment. They usually have a long line, so they seemed bored and one of the cooks was trying and practicing his tricks with his spatula and forks, when all of a sudden he drops his spatula on the floor. He bends down to pick it up and continues to try more tricks on the cooking surface. He then continues to handle food with it when I said "hey, dont use that, you need to wash it, it was on the floor". The cook had a confused look on his face like he didnt understand what I was saying and I continued to gesture to his spatula that it had fallen. He and the other cooks kept talking to each other in their native language and one of them obviously spoke english and whispered to him what I was trying to get across. He seemed to walk to the back no longer than 5 seconds and returns with the same ones, not clean, still same stains from the food. The other cooks continue to talk in another language and look at me with a vile disgruntled manor as if they wanted to fight me, like I had done something wrong or offended them. An ugly short fat cook tossed which was a very small portion of meat that I should have gotten on my plate and ignored me when I asked for more sauce and the correct portion. I wanted to show the owner or manager my plate but they had no one working there like that. I kindly went to the trashcan and disposed of that filth. Bottom line, yes the food is sort of good, but after their horrible, vile, repulsive customer service and hygiene I will never be returning. I contacted the health department and they said they will file a complaint and start an investigation. Hopefully they get shut down. read more

Love this place every time that I am around the valley plaza I make sure that I am finding a way to get some! Haha sometimes they do take long keep in mind that they make their chicken fresh and there is usually a long line, but in the end it is worth it! read more

This place never cooks the meat long enough especially the shrimp. Can't believe the health department hasnt shut these ass hats down yet. I had to come home and cook the meat more myself and this isn't the first time. They just put raw shrimp into a batch of shrimp that was on the grill for 3 minutes already then added a scoop of raw shrimp to the pile then 1 min later scooped it off and served it. So gross! Best teriyaki in town but you gotta yell at the cook to cook it right. read more

I can write 4 paragraphs about this place. I'll keep it short I love this place taste so good , I'm a regular so are my parents. Sometimes the teriyaki chicken is under cooked . The rice isn't the best . Today I sent my boyfriend to go get me some sent him a specific text of how I want it . He ordered it . They gave him the wrong order, he told them he didn't want that , they aaaallllllllll stood quite. He was there like a dumb ass until he got into a little argument with someone else and they told him he had to pay a dollar extra to get the right order. And when they did they gave him the most clumpy fried rice & the teriyaki chicken was waaaaaayyyyyy under cooked . Lost about 5 loyal costumers because of that. read more