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    Sarku Japan

    3.1 (356 reviews)
    InexpensiveSushi Bars, Japanese
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken teriyaki over rice 5/5
    Vanessa P.

    This place is my go to when I'm here shopping at the mall. The portions here are huge at a very decent price. Me and my hubby will sometimes split a chicken teriyaki plate and share it as long as I don't douse it in chili sauce. The lines can get long but it moves fairly quickly because they are cooking teppanyaki style. Tender, juicy meat over rice, you can't go wrong !

    Teriyaki chicken bowl and bento bowl. Both 10/10.
    Erica M.

    Located inside Valley Fair Mall, food is always made to order. Their veggies still have a good crunch and the chicken is grilled nicely! Decent prices and definitely fulfilling. My go to when at this mall shopping.

    CHICKEN TERIYAKI
    Devin M.

    8.2/10 Got the Chicken Teriyaki with double chicken and double veggies, and I opted out of the rice. The chicken was cooked well and the veggies were fresh and nicely done. Portions were generous, and I felt full and satisfied after the meal. That said, I'd honestly recommend getting the rice, it would've absorbed the teriyaki sauce and added more texture to the dish. Even without it, I really enjoyed the meal and will definitely be back. Service-wise, there was a long line but it moved quickly. It's located in a food court with plenty of seating, and everything was clean and well maintained.

    Lousy service, skimps on portion sizes, even when paid extra
    craig c.

    No bang for extra bucks ($3 MORE),!! Came to Sarku, which we do.pretty much every other week! Tonight was THE WORST!! Normally,mom have me add extra chicken to her order. Almost every time the manager would admit it and would have the staff ad at least a half scoop more, afterall, $3 more is almost 25% more than the regular price!! I guess the staff threatened to quit, if management didnt side with them? The food is good, just don't expect to get what you pay for and NEVER EVER PAY FKR EXTRA CHICKEN, YOU'LL BE GIVING THE BANDITS A LICENSE TO ROB YOU, especially if you're ASIAN!!

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    Yesterday, I visited your restaurant and ordered the chicken teriyaki with vegetables. When I started eating, I found a large strand of hair in my chicken. It was absolutely disgusting. I approached the young man working there and told him that there was a hair in my food and asked if he could please replace my meal. Instead, they simply threw the food in the trash and all of them started laughing. It was a very unpleasant and disrespectful experience. I could see them looking at me and laughing, which made the situation even worse. At no point did anyone apologize or offer me a refund. It is very disappointing that you have employees who treat customers this way. Unfortunately, I will not be returning. 0/10

    Daniel D.

    The foodcourt can be overwhelming with all the different options, yet Sarku Japan always hits the spot. You will encounter somewhat of a long line, but it moves fast and I take it as an indicator that you made the right choice. It is difficult to find another place with the same portions, price, and quality.

    Chicken Teriyaki
    Arnel A.

    Yummy Teriyaki! I stopped by Sarku Japan while I was at Westfield mall. They are located in the food court on the second floor. Didn't really know what to eat that's a slam dunk, so I thought I'd tried chicken Teriyaki as it's one of my favorite dishes to eat. And wow, I hit a jackpot! This chicken Teriyaki was so flavorful and tender that I wanted to get another one to take home. The chicken was cut in little pieces, that I like, as it makes it easier to chew and eat. But one of the best parts is Sarku Japan is not stingy when it comes to serving size so the price is a good value! I will definitely return again because of the yummy chicken and the generous serving! The only negative part is I live in the east bay! But will definitely return again whenever I'm in San Jose!

    Double ported chicken, chicken teriyaki
    Richard H.

    Here is my two cents on the quality quantity in price of my order.... It was delivered by GrubHub in a timely manner... thank you GrubHub... This is the first time me eating. Sarku Japan... they were offering buy one get one free of teriyaki chicken.. plus I also bought two egg rolls .. The egg rolls were satisfactory, but they are only medium hot, not very hot temperature wise.. I also requested extra chicken and they gave me lots of extra chicken. I was impressed... they also gave me without asking soy sauce, but I also asked for hot sauce in which they complied... I also requested fried rice... I thought the fried rice was a little bit on the west side but as far as flavor goes, it was very good! For the price, including delivery I thought it was an excellent mail and you definitely should try it....

    Beef w rice and veggies
    Claire G.

    This is good if you're craving a quick over rice meal. The flavor is okay but better if you add sriracha. Sometimes the line can be long but they're pretty dialed in on efficiency.

    Chicken Teriyaki
    Julia L.

    I get this often when I want a quick lunch break during shopping. It's a decent quick meal. They make the food on a grill and have most of it ready. Only time you have to really wait is during the lunch and dinner rush. The go to dish is teriyaki chicken. I tried the others (shrimp and beef) it wasn't that good. You can swap rice for noodle (+0.80) which I always do. I also recommend getting extra sauce. Just ask for it at the end. The downside is that the veggies are always soggy as it's frozen veggies. It's not the best but a decent quick and affordable meal.

    Chicken Teriyaki
    Subhi K.

    I order chicken teriyaki once in a while. I either get with fried rice or noodles. It is located in a mall. I usually order with ride share. If you are in Westfield mall try. I really like it.

    Leslie N.

    Sarku Japan has been a go to comfort food since elementary school, one of my fav mall food places for sure. I remember when they used to do the samples of teryaki chicken on a mini uncooked pasta . This place gives so much nostalgia. I recommend the noodles option over the rice. What I love about this is how simple this dish is and you can get your source of protein, carb and veggie in one dish. The food still is banging and its still super affordable. It is a plus that it can be eaten in 2 meals unless you're a big eater! The service is super quick. Would be back for a quick easy cheap meal.

    Beef Teriyaki + Chicken
    Ter L.

    By far THE BEST Sarku Japan location when it comes to quality and taste!! Believe me, i've pretty much had it all and NOTHING COMPARES. If you don't want to take my word for it, the continuous long lines should speak volumes. Portions are big, granted we always order 2 types of protein vs the typically 1. I always make it a habit of paying a bit more to substitute the typical steamed white rice for fried rice or noodles. Food is always delivered piping hot, cooked on the spot, & although the veggies may be extremely over cooked in my eyes but they are always fresh. Be advised that the veggies are legit strictly steamed with absolutely no seasonings not even a sprinkling of salt!! 4 stars. This is probably 1 out of 2 regular eateries I religiously return to @ VF's food court. The cost is reasonable factoring in the amount given & food tastes good- what's not to like??

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    Pretty good food, I enjoyed it my first visit there! I say it's my first choice now when shopping at valley fair.

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    Recently doordashed from Sarku. I was really impressed with the packaging that kept the sauces neat. A classic.

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