All day, all I thought about was sushi! Yes, and I do mean all day:) I stated to my hubby that I…read morewanted to try all the sushi rolls on the menu of Sumo Sushi & Hibachi. So, this evening I started with the House Roll. It has tuna, snow crab, and avocado with eel sauce. At first, I was afraid because of the eel sauce, but I decided to take it like a champ! I will say this sushi was delicious. I liked it. It had a nice texture, great taste and good presentation. I also tried the Rainbow Roll. It's a California roll with tuna, salmon and yellow tail with avocado. As for this, it was just okay. I liked all the ingredients, but the taste was not flattering to me. Again, it was okay. Not bad at all, but it isn't one I would purchase for myself again. I also purchased the edamame. I love these, I eat them as a snack:) Overall, great service as usual, prices are reasonable, and the restaurant is clean and well lit. Can't wait to see what sushi roll I try next!!

Wow! Might have a…read morenew favorite spot! Staff is nice. Food quality is great. Prices are super reasonable! Third spot we tried for a late lunch in the area & the only one open.....SO HAPPY the others were closed, so we could find this gem! .....my budding Foodie Critic Son reports they have THE BEST YummYumm Sauce--it's made in house with "perfect amount of kick. Not overly spicy. Tons of Flavor" !

Terrible no veggies and white rice is still not fried very disappointing I wish I could leave no…read morestars

I usually eat at this place and this particular day, I called in an order at 5:30 and the lady said…read more10-15 mins. I got there at 5:47 and the lady told me 10 mins, I thought that was weird when it should've been at most 5. Anyway I sit down and it's people ordering ahead of me, they got their food and left, people walking in/out with doordash and call in orders. It's about 5:55 and I get back up and ask how much longer. The lady proceeds to say "oh the lady (that's right beside her btw) forgot to put my order in, EVEN AFTER I CALLED IN ANDDD PAID. Anyways, she say 3 mins which I knew what was a lie but finally at 6:06, I get my food and it was one order of Godzilla sushi roll. ‍‍ I'm not saying don't eat here but make sure your order is being put in and say something if you know you shouldn't be waiting that long. 30+ mins for a ROLLLL?! It blew my mind

Awesome as always! This is definitely our go to place when…read morevisiting the Columbia area!

Super friendly and super helpful!! Also one of the cleanest places I've ever eaten at, the food was…read morebetter than I hoped for, we will be back!

Sakura has the Bento Box Lunch Dialed-In!!!…read more A little wait....well worth the service & price. Thanks for All the Fine Years of Service!!!

My family & I have been eating here since Sakura's original location. I love their authenticity and…read morefamily style feeling.

The restaurant is located along the side of a major street, so we parked about a block away and…read morewalked over, which was not an issue for us at all. From the moment we stepped inside, the experience completely shifted. The interior is truly spectacular--quiet, intimate, and thoughtfully designed. The space is petite yet incredibly intentional, and it immediately evokes the feeling of being transported to Japan. While I've never personally been to Japan, this restaurant genuinely took me out of a Western setting and placed me into what felt like a Japanese dining experience. Each table is sectioned off with dividers, which adds a layer of privacy while still maintaining an open, welcoming atmosphere that reminds you that you're still in the United States. It's a perfect balance between intimacy and accessibility, and it contributes greatly to the overall ambiance. I ordered the karaage meal, which came with a cabbage salad and rice. At first, I was concerned it might not be enough food, but it ended up hitting the spot in ways I didn't expect. While I could have eaten more, I was genuinely satisfied and comfortable by the end of the meal, which speaks volumes about the quality and balance of the dish. When placing my order, I also requested soup and mentioned to our server that I had been coughing earlier. Even though I wasn't actively coughing in the restaurant, she went out of her way to bring me hot tea to help soothe my throat. That level of care and attentiveness went well beyond expectations. She was incredibly polite, well-mannered, and made sure we felt genuinely taken care of throughout our visit. The value here is outstanding--not just for the food, but for the service, atmosphere, and overall experience. Everything comes together seamlessly, and it truly feels like a home run. There was no long wait to be seated; we walked in, told them how many people were in our party, and were seated promptly. For dessert, I ordered the matcha cheesecake. I went in with certain expectations based on what I was used to, and while it leaned more toward a New York-style cheesecake flavored with matcha rather than a traditional Japanese-style cheesecake, it was still very enjoyable and well-executed. Overall, everything--from the value and location to the food, service, and atmosphere--was excellent. I would absolutely recommend this place and plan to return the next time I'm back in town. I'm looking forward to trying more items on the menu and bringing more friends along with me. A sincere thank you to the young lady who went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful experience.

I've been going here for 21 years. Hands down the best sushi I've had in Columbia. I live in…read moreCharleston now but I stopped in last night on my way back home. The owner learned from the original owner and has carried on the legacy well.

It is still the best sushi bar in the Southeast. They have the largest variety of fresh fish and…read moreother seafood, but they also make traditional chicken and steaks. The owner / chef Ryo takes care in what he's making and shows great pride in his finished product and it tastes great too. He gets fish that other restaurants do not have access to or have chosen not to purchase. I have seen flying fish, jellyfish, fresh Cobia, fresh Spanish mackerel, live clams and scallops and other seafood that you cannot obtain anywhere else. If you are looking for the best sushi in the area, you don't need to go anywhere else. You can go anywhere and buy a California roll but that is really not what I would consider sushi that's like going to Ruth Chris steakhouse and ordering a hot hot dog.

First time here. The staff were really nice, the sushi was pretty good, not the greatest- but the…read morebest we've had in Columbia. I'm not into fake crab which is all they offer (no snow or Dungeness crab available on their rolls), some rolls have lettuce on them (that's different) and a lot of mayo (I omitted it). Well be back to try some other items to see if it gets any better.

We used to frequent this location all the time. Figured we'd give it one more chance because our go…read moreto Thai place (mai Thai) was closed on Sundays. But immediately the service that the waitress informed us that they do not serve on Sundays, which must be new to us because we have always been here on Sundays and been able to do cocktails not only that the food was not the best not as fresh at all. Also, the waitress seemed to be very forgetful, even though we were literally one of four tables, it was 3 PM totally not busy at all. She must be too busy with her personal life or on her phone in the back room to attend and do her job properly. I rarely leave reviews like this, but I will never be coming here again. The owner or manager should really be more present and attentive as to how the servers speak to and communicate to PAYING customers. PAYING customers are literally how we fund your business! Don't forget that. RAY was our servers name. She was sweet enough but absolutely should NOT be a waitress or server anywhere. She really needs to look for a job that she's more qualified for. I was a server and bartender for over 10 years. It is really not that hard to get things right especially when you have four tables to attend to and that's it. This is the last straw. I told everyone in the restaurant never come back here sorry that I made a scene, but I highly recommend going to konnichiwa up the street. I promise you if this place does not reply or change it's ways I will recommend every single person coming in this is to rethink and drive half a mile to konnichiwa which is far better fresher and not frozen or rotted tasting food.

1/26: Subsequent visits at non-peak times have been pretty good. Good food, attentive service.read more

Honestly, it depends on the day. I've had very good sushi here but also very weird sushi here…read more Sometimes the salmon and my sushi rolls looks like it is not the best quality and you can kind of taste it so it's hit or miss but it's close to home so I've ordered her several times. The one time I ordered miso soup it was wild and not in a good way. It was very salty, cloudy, & just weird. I imagine they made a mistake when they made the order. But I don't know if that's the case or not.

Absolutely delicious, did a mobile order and was ready in less than 10 mins. Best egg roll I have…read moreever had. It was my first time trying it and I will definitely be back!