Sakura Japanese Cuisine

Randomly walked in while I was looking for food during a stay at the hotel next door, and was very happy I did. Place was only 20% occupied in a Friday night, so service was very personal and attentive. The food was among the best sushi I've ever had in the Bay Area. Also pretty unique and just a little different from other places. I will say they the price level is also just a tad higher (rolls around $20 and some significantly higher), but I totally see this justified by the quality of the food. Overall, very highly recommended. I would certainly go back if I was staying in the area again.

Great atmosphere. Great food. Great service. Totally recommend. May be a little different than usual sushi places but the sushi was very good. The ribeye with tempura was very good. Sake tasting was good. Over all very good. Service was amazing everyone is down to earth, very talkative and them honestly take their time to have a conversation and explain everything.

At this price point, the sushi quality was far below expectations. The most unacceptable part was that all of the sashimi was still icy — clearly not fully thawed before being served. The texture was hard and watery, with none of the freshness, sweetness, or buttery mouthfeel you expect from good raw fish.

Finest Japanese food in the East Bay. Owners are wonderful people. Chef/owner is a genius. Fish is as fresh as it gets. My wife and I have been going to Sakura for more than 10 years, always amazing experience. Bring your smiles and a designated driver/Uber because the Sake selection is top of the class.

The staff is extremely friendly, welcoming, and attentive! The miso soup is a must as well as the chicken udon. The ingredients are fresh, and the food is delicious. The atmosphere is pleasant with lots of indoor seating as well as bar seating where you can watch the sushi chefs. Overall, this was a wonderful experience all around, and I would highly recommend it! I Plan to come back soon to try the O-toro!