Rate: 3.5/5 I usually stop by Sarku Japan when I'm in the shopping center and need something quick and filling. The food is always hot and the service is fast, which I definitely appreciate. The quality isn't always 100% consistent, but for the most part it's good. My go-to is the chicken teriyaki combo -- it comes with a side and a drink, kind of like a kids meal. For around $10, it's a great deal and the portion is perfect for me since I don't eat a lot. Parking is easy since it's located in a shopping center, and the restaurant has ample seating if you want to dine in. Overall, a solid option for a quick, affordable meal. read more

Sarku Japan - Chicken bowl - Japanese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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Food was very good and hot the night we went. It is not always consistent. I picked up the food and it was ready when they said it would be. The place itself in the eating area is not good. We never eat in here. It is dirty and hot. read more

The person taking our order ignored us and chatted with the person in front of us after taking his order until other people came in to order. We got bento bowls. There was gristle in most of my beef and the fried rice was devoid of flavor. read more

not good food honestly i regret coming here i rather have panda express the chicken not tender read more

Sarku Japan - Japanese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

My son and I wanted some sushi, and we were in the area so decided to come here. I ordered the Green dragon rolls, they were good and got the job done lol. My son ordered the shrimp teriyaki bento box with the steam rice with an extra order of California rolls. He said his food was good. The restaurant is clean and spacious with ample amount seating if you want to dine in. The reason for the negative star, after fixing and packing up my food it was placed under the door dash/pick up orders and was just sitting there for a good ten minutes until the person who took my order realized it and called my order number. If I'm out and about near this area again and want a quick sushi fixed, I'll come back. read more

Sarku Japan - Green Dragon Roll - Japanese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

I've ordered takeout from here a few times and I'm addicted to the tempura California roll. The dumplings are also excellent!

Had a taste for noodles tonight, so I decided I would get some as I rode near by. Went inside and they weren't as crowded as expected. Service was fast & efficient until I got home and realized one of my meals didn't have any shrimp. Portion size is ok but it lacked what should've been included. I ordered one beef & shrimp with extra shrimp and one with chicken & shrimp w/ extra shrimp. The chicken & shrimp meal had NO SHRIMP at all included. I paid extra for that and can't stand when I don't get what I paid for ‍. Ambiance: ok read more

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Went there for lunch. Used a 5 dollar reward any food purchase. Their food is good. They also sell sushi. It's located in Laurel, MD. It's not a big restaurant. This is a place where you can go for a quick lunch or dinner. They also do mobile ordering and deliveries. read more

Sarku Japan - Japanese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

Once again hangry got the best of me. My favorite sushi joint didn't open for two hours so what the heck Beef bento was okay. Mildly pleasant beef and rice. Salad was iceberg shreds without dressing, goyoza filling was savory but the edge of the dough was do hard I had to discard it like the crust of a Cornish pastie. The "California " roll was surimi without avocado and fell apart when picked up. Tea was a bag in a cup of hot water. So okay, filled the aching chasm and didn't make me sick. But I suspect "Sarku" is Japanese for "not even close". read more

Use to be a good spot, service is always good most days line not to long plenty of seats & a tv. The chicken dumplings are good. Sometimes the rice is too hard along with the veggies in the dish. They are hit or miss depending on the day. read more

If you want some quick Asian food, this is the place. I've always driven by this location but never had a desire to try it out. One day, I decided to give them a try. Luckily, the menu was posted on the outside of the door for me to look over before I stepped inside. The food is decent. I ordered shrimp teriyaki with fried rice. It comes with veggies. I added a salmon avocado roll onto my order. I'm not one of those people that absolutely love sushi, so I was a bit meh about it but what the heck. I have tasted some good California rolls and was looking to expand my palate. So, the shrimp and fried rice was good. It wasn't the best I've ever had but I can see myself getting this dish again. Now that sushi...let's just say it's still in my refrigerator and I visited a few days ago. The salmon was raw. I wasn't prepared to eat raw fish. *sigh* Overall, my food was good enough to visit this Sarku Japan again. Who doesn't love food quick when they're pressed for time...or not? I'll check out other locations as well. read more

Sarku Japan - Teriyaki Shrimp with fried rice - Japanese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

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Chicken teriyaki used to be the best entree to buy here for almost $7. But lately, it's not recommended. The steamed rice is hard, and chicken is dry and over cooked. Half of the food was tossed out because it was unbearable. Also, service is not attentive. Customers are waiting in line to order while employees are busy socializing with their friends who did not buy anything. Better management is needed. 10/24/18 Update - Things have improved since my last visit. Steamed rice was cooked soft and chicken teriyaki was tender. Cashier was attentive and friendly. Glad to see improvements were being made. read more

Sarku is pretty good. The server who took our order seemed like she wasn't having the best day and wasn't the most pleasant person to talk with. Food wise, I was pleased. We ordered the chicken bento box and chicken rice bowl with a side of mixed vegetables. Both were in a nice container and presented well. The chicken was tender and each came with extra sauce to put on top. The bento box also had California rolls and fried dumplings. I got a cup of water and it was obvious no one had drank water in a while because of the scaling (minerals) that were in the bottom of my cup. Overall the restaurant was pretty clean. read more

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Simple and quick fast food service type of place. Pricing is around $7-8 for a plate of meat, rice and veggies. They have a few sushi rolls and most everything is made to order so nothing is just sitting. It's quick service type of food so don't expect anything on a grander scheme but it fits the bill for what it's worth. Food is flavorful, meat is tender and rice is always delicious on the bottom. I always ask for extra sauce which is free. I got chicken teriyaki --which is their staple-- and it's cooked on a hibachi grill with the vegetables and rice served at the bottom. Restaurant itself is clean and can accommodate plenty of people or big parties. This is also self service so you walk up to the counter to order, get your food when ready and refill your own drinks. Parking is ok as it's located at a strip of other shopping stores in the area. read more

If you like to be treated bad and argued at, this is place for you! My sister had my nephew's birthday here tonight...SO HORRIBLE. The manager was so mean to my family. My husband and I was 15 minutes late to the dinner so he made us sit at the bar (even though there were empty seats at the table next to us). He made his employees make us get up and when i asked him was that a policy, he so belligerent about it. We're not rowdy people so the fact that he was being argumentative was really astonishing. It was so bad, my husband was going to tell him a few words, but he stopped before he noticed. They also messed up my nephew's order at the table. The food tastes very dry and cheap. Worst restaurant. We will never be back. read more

All the wonders of a mall food court Sarku, now in a restaurant. Actually though, I think not being in a mall food court is an advantage. The restaurant is quieter and more relaxing. Plus you get free self-serve refills on beverages. As for the food, I didn't think it was any different from what one would get at a mall food court Sarku but that is fine. As for parking, I had an easier time parking in the large lot behind the restaurant and entering via the back door. This shopping center can be quite busy at times. read more

Sarku Japan - Teriyaki Chicken - Japanese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

My fiancé found this spot while he was out buying car tools. The funny the story was that I had mention that a way to a girls heart is to surprise her with sushi! Little did I know in this pandemic, we been holding back on saving $ on dining out...this man brought me affordable sushi (all of the sushi on menu) and it was good and enough to satisfy my cravings! read more

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This has to be the worst "Japanese" food I've ever had. I'd rather eat gas station rolls. Yuck. $40 not well spent.

Food was great! Quick and friendly service. Dealing well with Covid measures. Fair pricing. Recommend the chicken teriyaki read more

I ordered delivery from Uber Eats and got the combination hibachi (steak, shrimp and chicken). The protein looks like it was all prepackaged and frozen not very appetizing. read more

Sarku Japan - Hibachi combination- steak, chicken and shrimp - Japanese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

DO NOT GO HERE!!! If I can give it 0 stars I would, I ordered food yesterday around 1ish i Got home in 5 mins because I live in the area started eating literally after eating my stomach started hurting I started throwing up it lasted all afternoon till 11pm. i usually don't eat outside food I've worked in many fast food and restaurants years ago to know better if you can cook at home DO IT I should've saw the bad reviews before going I know I knew better but in the moment when your hungry you just want to take the easy route idk if the meat was frozen for months all old because a lot of places do that or what it was just know I was food poisoned I was vomiting feeling nausea I was trying to shit and couldn't I keep throwing up and out of no where started getting a fever I was wrapped up in blankets!! DO NOT BUY FROM HERE IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR HEALTH DO NOT EAT HERE YOU WILL GET SICK!! AND PLEASE IF YOU SEE BAD REVIEWS ITS FOR A REASON!!!! read more

I've been living in Laurel for almost 10 years, and never stepped foot into this place until a few weeks ago. I had always passed it in the town center, but just glancing at it, I wasn't really interested. I was looking for something different to eat, so I figured I'd just try it out. I'm so glad I did. I had no idea it was sort of a fast casual hibachi. I love hibachi!! Lol. I regret not discovering this sooner, but better late than never, right? I've been there a few times since I went in, and I've been sticking to the spicy teriyaki chicken entree. I usually either go with white rice as my side, or just load up on all veggies (it's a little less than $1 extra) with my chicken. It's been consistently good every time I've gone. The prices are reasonable and you get a lot of food in the container. I do want to try the sushi one day to see how that is. Also, don't forget to ask for the yummy sauce. It's really good! read more

This is what I get everytime I hangout with my friends and family. It's just affordable and delicious. I love their sushi too! Red Bull rolls and California rolls are my favorite. read more

Just had a late lunch here after leaving the Regal movie theater. The menu is not big so do not go here looking for hundreds of sushi rolls. I like the simplified menu. Made it easier to choose from. We got the Salmon Spicy roll, Volcano Roll, and Spicy Tuna roll. Food was fresh and great. The establishment was also very clean. I would totally recommend it. read more

Sarku Japan - Hmmm good!!! - Japanese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

By far the worst Sarku I have had the misfortune of ordering food from. I ordered double chicken teriyaki over vegetables with the spicy sauce. I got home and it looked like a soup. It was drenched in liquid. The most disgusting teriyaki I have ever had. I've been eating Sarku in various states since the late 90s, and this is the only location I have ever been disappointed by. I used 6 paper towels and still could not manage to get rid of all of the juice! read more

I wanted something quick and fulfilling for dinner so I thought who doesn't like Asian food?! Upon arrival the store front was clean and inviting and ample parking was available outside. I walked inside and wasn't greeted, but the food smelled amazing! Once I placed my order for the teriyaki chicken (double meat I was starving!) It was ready almost too quickly. My food was bagged and I started looking around as I left. The place was disgusting and very unkept with food all over the floors. I highly doubt I'd be coming back to this location. read more

Sarku Japan - This is how the whole restaurants floors looked - Japanese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

I've eaten sushi in many parts of the world, including in Japan. This was some of the worst I've ever had. The spicy tuna roll I ordered smelled fishy, but I thought I would give it a taste anyway. I took one bite and threw the entire plate in the trash. When I told the girl working at the front that the fish was bad, she asked if I would like them to make it again. Rotten fish x2? No thanks. No refunds was offered and no additional apology. The decor inside this place is ultra cheap and it smells like a cafeteria. The glass doors to the exterior were covered in greasy fingerprints and the table we sat at was dirty. This establishment isn't worthy of the classy-ish neighborhood in which it has set up shop. Maybe you'll get higher ratings in a trashy neighborhood in Baltimore? I suggest relocation. read more

Good for a fast meal. Quick, fresh and delicious. I usually have the teriyaki chicken/shrimp plate. The shrimp are a bit on the small side and they skimp you on them. But the chicken is good. I've had the fried rice but prefer the noodles. Spring rolls are excellent. Don't forget the "yum yum" sauce! read more

Terrible customer service. I tried to call ahead to place an order for pickup but didn't get an answer. It was 45 minutes before closing so I stopped by after leaving another nearby store. When I walked in, the restaurant was empty and the employees were talking and cleaning the kitchen floor. I placed my order and while I waited, I decided to call to see if the phone was working. It started ringing and the cashier picked it up, hit the end button and turned around to continue chatting with her coworkers. Meanwhile the phone was still ringing on my end....unbelievable and bad for business when the restaurant is empty. When my food was ready, I grabbed it and I informed her that I had tried calling but she hung up the phone. Her face was priceless but it's terrible that they have such a disregard for someone's business. So many people are looking for jobs out there. read more

Maybe they are just having a bad day, but I ordered chicken and shrimp #4 but they gave me only chicken. I took it back to them and was given the meal back with about six small shrimps like the frozen ones you get from Walmart. I didn't say anything else; I felt what's the point. I was not really impressed with this restaurant and will not be going back. read more

Ever since I moved out to the Silver Spring and Laurel area I've been looking for a place similar to the Japanese place in Gaithersburg name Nori Japan. This place was located in Lakeforest Mall they have the best chicken. I came across Sakura Japan couple days ago and I ate there and it tastes just like my favorite place and Gaithersburg. So finally I can enjoy it without the long travel read more

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My son has been trying to drag me in since they opened but i wasn't feeling it. Well the little tyke ( nineteen and bigger then I am) got his way. Basically a fast food Japanese place. The good: the place is clean and nice. The staff is friendly. The teriyaki chicken is moist and tasty. The tempura veggies and shrimp were rock stars. The food was hot and fast. The California roll exceeded my expectations for fast food sushi. The bad: no chopsticks!?! The teriyaki beef had a lot of inedible gristle. The rice was clumpy either too moist and sticky or not sticky enough The ugly: nope Way better then fast food. read more

The parking is atrocious, the food was DRY! Not tasty either. Really? Dry noodles and barely there teriyaki sauce on the chicken. Horrible. To add insult to injury they skimped on the portions. I had to ask why they did not give us vegetables which came with the meal-they did not know,and just dumped some on the plates. They are higher in price than other Sarku's I have visited. This place did not have their A/C on, or any sort of ventilation, it felt like an oven in there--even though they assured us it was working. The seating in this location is very limited. I would not recommend this Sarku location at Laurel Place. read more

This a favorite place for my boyfriend and I to grab lunch or dinner rather quickly. The service is great and the food is even better. The shrimp tempura roll is our friend. Deep fried cream cheese goodness! Yum! Also you can't go wrong with the rock & roll roll either. Defiantly. Good sushi place is Laurel read more

Pretty good food for a decent price. I've been there about 3 times and have never had any issues. Service is pretty fast. I haven't tried the sushi yet but definitely will. read more

My first time visiting this place and the menu wS easy to read and the food was prepared as soon as I took a seat. I really enjoyed the bento chicken box! Great food and great price! read more

Sarku Japan - The chicken bento box, it's really delicious! - Japanese Near Me - Laurel, Maryland

On any other day I would rave about Sarku Japan in Laurel. Not today On this visit I felt I didn't feel I received what I paid for. To the point I had to ask the an employee if it was a fair portion. I felt one embarrassed I had to ask. It completely ruined my appetite. read more

Whenever i order, i just do it over the phone to pick up. It's always ready very fast and tastes great. There's nothing to complain about. Bento box is pretty big here so it's a good option for lunch. read more

Sarku is clean and bright. The staff is friendly. After that..... I ordered the Bento Box w/ beef. The rice was not good Japanese stick-together-able-to-eat-with-chopsticks rice and alittle dry. The beef had no real teriyaki flavor. The tempura was disgusting-just breaded and fried, not tempura. No nice clear dipping sauce for the tempura. They gave me a small container of cornstach thickened brown flavorless sauce. The sushi was blah. The salad was the best part. My friend got the Chicken Teriyaki. It was OK. Maybe I lived in Japan too long and have been to some real Japanese restaurants in this area. Won't go again!!! read more

This place serves teriyaki and sushi - nothing else. I got the chicken teriyaki with noodles and the dumplings. My mom got the chicken teriyaki with vegetables and white rice with a vegetable egg roll. We both agree the chicken teriyaki was good, the sides ok, but the fried dumplings and the egg roll were yuck. The fried items were very off, when you took off the coating that was fried the inside was the same as the other dishes just ok. So our conclusion was the fried dough was cooked in bad or old grease. My mom and I are always willing to try new places but this place has some issues to the point were we would not return unless there are major changes. As an aside the service by both the cashier and the food server was very good, they were pleasant, polite and helpful. The supervisor or manger not sure which he was made several bad decisions while we were there; he had a male teenager cleaning the walls and another young male cleaning the floors both in the open kitchen while they were also cooking orders. The kid cleaning the walls was spraying the walls with cleaner right over the serving trays they use to prep and serve the sushi. Also the dining room was dirty, the tables and floors in the dining room were very dirty and even the booth seats (several of them had food on them). Needless to say if we want quick, cheap, and pretty good Asian food we will go to Panda Express. read more