Sakura Japanese Restaurant
4827 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC, 29206
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Address :
4827 Forest Dr
Columbia, SC, 29206 - Phone (803) 738-9330
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:30 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Michael M.
Great local place! This is probably the best Sushi in town. I am grading on a curve, as nothing compares to the Sushi in Seattle and Portland. There is a very good menu of sushi, teriyaki and bento box in this small family-owned place. It's hard to find, but worth it once you do!
(4)Jackie Y.
Not a sushi place to go! California roll is not worthy of a taste buds satisfaction. Rude does not even ask of what they can do to satisfy us as a customer. Rice is way too hard. There Miso soup is made out of a powder substance probably has MSG in it! There ginger is pink which is not supposed to be which means that it has artificial coloring in it, not healthy. And it. If you want real quality sushi this is not the place to go! I don't even know why this business is still open! Plus the chicken terryaki was salty! Whole order was expensive for cheap quality food!
(1)Chad A.
While I can't give this place a 5 star because I have tried some humbling sushi on numerous occasions at Mitch's fish market in Hawaii, it is definitely worth going to while in Columbia. I suggest the Columbia roll. It is tasty, good sushi ghat will not let you down. It is also reasonably priced, and has rather attentive service. My wife and I will go here at least once a month.
(4)Stephen J.
I'm not a big fan of sushi but they have some really great Japanese food here. The Katsu-Don is good as well as the miso soup. I usually get the teriyaki steak and it's the closest I've had to Japanese style steak outside of Japan. Wife loves the sushi and she's from Japan so that has to be worth something. I would suggest going at lunch over dinner. The dinner prices jump but the portions of the main course do not so save money and go here for lunch.
(5)Jen H.
One of the only Japanese restaurant I know of that is open for lunch on the weekend. It is tucked behind the Coplon's on Forest Drive. Bright well-lit with friendly staff. There are usually a few roll specials but I always go for one of their lunch specials, either the sashimi or sushi special. Credit card accepted. Park in the surrounding lot but be wary when driving from the Trenholm side because there are HUGE potholes on that side of the lot.
(4)Jeff D.
The Bento box was good, sushi was very good, and the price was reasonable . My family and I will definitely visit again. A very nice place tucked away on Forest Drive.
(4)Rachel O.
A little difficult to find but well worth the hunt! We go here at least twice a month because it is crazy delicious and an awesome deal. Their menu includes a large selection of very filling bento boxes and sushi. Everything is reasonably priced and you receive plenty of high quality food. Lunch is especially inexpensive. My favorites are the chicken teriyaki, shrimp tempura roll and steamed gyoza. The sauce on the gyoza is a dream come true... I pour it on everything. The sushi pieces are not the giant, mostly rice pieces like I've had at most other restaurants. The pieces are smaller but I prefer the balance on the pieces at Sakura. I also tried the red bean ice cream on my last trip and it was super delicious. They have green tea ice cream too. I'm not sure if the ice cream is on the menu but just ask! The restaurant is located on the back of a building (behind Coplon's on Forest Drive) and is a pretty casual place. It has about 10 tables or you can sit at the sushi bar and watch everything being made. Groups of 6 would probably be comfortable here but much more over that and it would be a tight squeeze to fit everyone at one table. You can also order to go and pick up from the restaurant too.
(5)Carmen F.
Horrible Horrible service.... I stopped in for lunch after reading good reviews. I had my 2 year old in tow he was a bit loud so I ordered to go. 30 mins later my food had not come. I took him to the car went back into the restaurant informed the waitress I'm still waiting. Well I watched two tables be served that arrived after I placed my order by I know 10 mins. After watching a third table was served their lunch I left and will never return. Horrible I mean Horrible!!!!
(1)Ted K.
Great Sushi and other options at really good prices. The service is also very good. I think the only thing to note is that they don't do free refills on soda. Highly recommend this place!
(5)Cathy L.
I am by NO means an expert in Asian food. However, the group I ate with claims to know their Japanese food. As some of the other reviews noted, Sakura was NOT easy to find. Even w/ the reviewers tips to locate the place, we still had problems. The restaurant had quite a few patrons, so maybe they were repeat customers or not directionally challenged. The only complaint is there is no Hibachi. It was very inexpensive and a good meal.
(4)Jia K.
Not the best, but it's the best that we have got around this place. None of the fish is fresh, but it's prepared as it should. It looks good. They charge for extra ginger and more so ask if you are ever in question. Lunch special is good if you are wondering. The lunch box is reasonably priced. Dinner isn't but you can't complain when you really don't have much options.
(4)Swetha G.
I haven't been to Sakura in a while and just grabbed dinner there after a long time, and it is still as good today as it was the last time I ate there. This is a small laid back sushi joint where you can get a good meal for not too much money. My friend had their shrimp & veggie tempura and really liked it. I had an order of pickled radish sushi (per our Waiter's recommendation) and an order of green roll and liked them both. The green roll had fried asparagus and cucumber in it. The pickled radish had a subtle sweetness to it and tasted great with wasabi and ginger dipped in soy sauce. I had never had pickled radish before but now really like it and look forward to having it more at sushi restaurants. We both also had miso soup to start with and they served it with small chunks of mushroom, which is not always common at sushi restaurants, but turned out to be a different good. The mushroom gave the soup more depth and texture, and I personally think it elevated the flavor. Lastly I had their green tea ice cream for dessert and thought it was good. I think it would've tasted better with chocolate sauce but considering my lack of control with dessert I'm glad I held back from making it any more unhealthy! Price-wise this place is awesome. My friend's order came with a complimentary miso soup and her total with tax was under $10. I had ordered a miso soup, two types of sushi, and a dessert and only had a bill of $11 and change. Bargain prices for pretty good quality food, not bad, not bad at all! And I echo what others have said about finding Sakura. It's a little hidden, but if you can locate Talbots, you're very close.
(4)Linda K.
Food was good and fresh, Service was good also! The red bean icecream made the night even better. For the price it's definately better than the other sushi restaurants in cola!
(5)Eater Of Food S.
This is my goto place for sushi in Columbia. Always good, always fresh and the staff/service is great. I've been to the other places in Cola but this is the best by far. Saki is dark and depressing, M-Vista/Tacosuski trendy and expensive, Sushi Yoshi very hit or miss (mostly miss). It's setup as a traditional sushi place with the chef in view in the middle of the restaurant as it should be (Hellllo, Saki...). The wait staff have all been there for years and are all good/attentive. They actually know my voice for take out...that's awesome. Our standard order is cali rolls for the kids and I always get the tuna sushi and spider rolls. Also the columbia roll, green roll and crunchy shrimp roll are very good. And of course Miso soup and edamame. We generally order take out once a week here and it's actually cheaper and much, much better than the stuff you get at Earthfare or Publix. You will always find Japanese people eating here if that tells you anything. Haha. Recommended.
(4)Bettie B.
Excellent food and service! Have been going here for years with my family. Highly recommend!
(5)Kate L.
This place is by far my favorite sushi/Japanese restaurant out of anywhere I have been! When you walk in you are greeted with authentic Japanese decor and music. The staff is very friendly and attentive and most have worked there since its opening. The gyoza is super crispy and comes in a boat shaped plate with the dipping sauce on the end. The katsu don is fantastic, and almost tastes like a chicken noodle soup, but Japanese style. All of the sushi is very fresh and prepared right in the center of the restaurant. You can't go wrong with this place!
(5)Crystal C.
I have driven by this place so many times, I'm shocked I never saw it until a friend led me the way. The prices are nicer than I've seen in most of the Japanese restaurants in the area. If you're a fan of trying many things, like I am, you can get smaller rolls for less, so you can taste more before you're full. With that said, the food was very good and well presented. Service was great.
(4)Lynn P.
Best japanese restaurant in south carolina. Nice waiters and a zen ambience ,ultra- fresh sushi,great noodles and soup and many Japanese customers are a good sign. I strongly recommend this restaurant and hope you shall enjoy it also.
(5)Aaron Z.
Best priced authentic Japanese food in Columbia......at most of the other Japanese joints in town you will spend about 30% more for lesser quality food. My only complaint is I wish they would expand their menu, I have tried everything. It can be tricky to find the restaurant....good luck!
(4)Jonathan Z.
A small sushi bar off the beaten path in Forest Acres. You really need to know where you are going here as it is not easy to find (it's behind the bank on the corner of Forest Drive and Trenholm). Not horrible but not great quality sushi. I had several nigiri selections and was not thrilled with any of them. Not that they were bad per se, they just weren't of the quality of fish you would get in Atlanta or other big cities. The maki rolls were marginally better but far better than any "sushi" you will get in the VIsta. You could do worse, just make sure you go in with reasonable expectations.
(3)Johnathon H.
I've been a frequent patron of Sakura's since 2008. I've eaten sushi at every other sushi restaurant in Columbia and honestly don't think you can beat the bang for your buck on sashimi here. The teriyaki chicken is very different from the normal way of cooking it and it is delicious as well! Its very moderately priced compared to most places and it is a small more authentic asian experience. If you want flashing lights and poor food hit up Tsunami's or SakiTumi Sushi, if you want a real asian experience and have a mind for sushi then hit up Sakuras.
(5)Lindsey B.
Good lunch, owners there, nice staff, will return. Had a bento box, and they gave me more than was in the photo. Nice pricing too. I recommend it if you like sushi, or other japanese food.
(4)Michelle M.
The sushi is amazing. The flavor is great and the skill of the sushi chef is apparent in every roll. The ginger dressing is delicious! The tempura is light and not greasy. Always a pleasant experience with excellent service.
(5)Shane B.
Great Sushi. This place was a little hard to find. It is located behind Coplons. I had a fast lunch with a safe choice of a California roll and tried the Miso soup. Both are excellent in the time I had for lunch and cheep. All under ten bucks. I rated my lunch today a 4 out of 5 stars. This is only due to waiting over 5 mins before greeted with a menu and offered a choice of beverage. I look forward to enjoying many more meals here at this hidden Gem. Cheers!
(4)Nat C.
A little hidden treasure in Forest Acres. Tucked behind Coplon's dress shop it's a great stop for delicious sushi, tempura, teriyaki dishes. Go for lunch to save a little and sit at the sushi bar to watch the master work. You'll do much better here than Miyos down the street. I have the sushi/sashimi lunch which had a lovely assortment of tuna, yellowtail, eel, salmon, shirmp, a touch of seaweed salad, came with rice and a salad (fantastic dressing!!!). $14
(4)Dee A.
Are you kidding me with this place? How on earth is anyone supposed to find it? A friend comes up to me and says "Hey, you're Asian. I know an Asian restaurant. Wanna go?" Seeing as all Asians are the same I said yep. What a great little place. Mostly sells bento boxes and sushi. I've been back a few times since coming with my friend and love it. I've ordered sushi by itself, with soup and a bento box option. It's all been good. And dirt cheap. There has been once when we found a blood vein in our sushi but other than that the chef is quick and good. He also offers samples when sitting at the sushi bar. Everyone there is so friendly and they have barley tea. The miso soup is comforting without a ton of salt. I love this place and it's fun to see it get crowded on the weekends.
(4)Ethan K.
While this is definitely does not have the best fish (nigiri, and sashimi), the flavors are certainly the best in Columbia. I love the bento boxes, and the sushi platters. This may seem super inauthentic, but their California Rolls are the best I've ever had. Period. For extra flavor, dip them in the tempura sauce. Favorites: Sushi and Sashimi Tempura, California Roll, and Sushi Bento Box Eel, Sashimi, Tempura, California and Hosomaki Roll Bento Box
(5)Kara W.
We had a little trouble finding this place but the food was delicious and portions are large for the bento boxes. The dinning area is small and tables are very close together.
(4)Davis R.
Great local sushi place that's convenient to home. Good food and good prices. Our #1 pick for mid-week sushi.
(4)Omar M.
Sakura is some of the best sushi I've ever had. I've had sushi from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta and New York but none have come close to the sushi from Sakura. The sushi is fresh, they give you a lot, its a bit on the pricey side but worth every penny. Sushi is always fresh, and the chefs work by strict rules so you know that its high quality. The chefs aren't even allowed to talk while making the sushi. If you go there, ask for the Mohammed Special. It's one of their sushi/sashimi dinners customized for a Mohammed who is a frequent patron of sakura. The waiter will know what your talking about when you tell him the Mohammed Special. Overall, good atmosphere, great sushi and I'll always be coming back to this place.
(5)Tanya M.
The food is good and the prices match. I think they may have the best prices in town for asian food.
(3)S W.
Sushi without pretension in Columbia. Really well prepared, expertly made. Hey guys, this is Columbia not Honolulu. Good selection of other Japanese favorites: different kinds of teriyaki meat, katsu, and tempura. Hands down best SUKIYAKI to be had in Columbia!!! We go here at least once a month with my whole family and the waitstaff is always eager to please. Clean restaurant and brightly lit with food appearing quickly.
(5)David C.
Becky S is right, this place is entirely on the DL. It's a miracle I even saw it off of Forest and Trenholm. The Good: Service was... eager. Pork gyoza were perfect. The sashimi was very solid, even at the end of the night. This will sound odd but it had almost everything you want from a sushi place: sushi bar, bento boxes galore, big Sapporo bottles and tasty apps. The Bad: Yakatori was conspicuously absent from the menu. We had a bad cut of sashimi while we were there. That'll happen though from time to time. It's almost a little too quite. I have never been in there with more than two other tables being full.
(4)A C.
Good price, good menu. The salmon was really good, but the sushi was average. Katsu don was not bad too.
(4)Becky S.
This place is one of the best kept secrets - only because it's location makes it hard to find. Sakura is a casual japanese restaurant that serves amazing, if basic, sushi. My friends and I went last night and it was delicious. My friends had their teriyaki and said it was great! I just wished there was a sign on the road or something so folks could find it easier. It's across the street from Publix, behind a business that I have no idea what the name is. I just remember that it's a creamed colored building w/ a black awning.
(4)Epicurious E.
Sakura is one of the better Japanese restaurants in Columbia, in my opinion. The quality of the fish is usually decent, and they have a wide variety of traditional Japanese cooked dishes to choose from, which I am quite happy about. Also, it is one of the only good Japanese restaurants that is open for lunch on weekdays and weekends, which is a huge plus for me, especially when I have a hankering for Japanese food at noontime. =) The cut of the fish is decent for this area, and the quality and taste is also pretty good as well. The reason Sakura isn't the best in this area in my book is because the sashimi has occasionally suffered from the "frozen" problem I've encountered at almost every Japanese restaurant in this area (but only at lunch, thankfully) - namely, sometimes the sashimi, when served, is still a tiny bit frozen (which I know is probably a problem that can't be avoided, considering where we are and the difficulty of obtaining fresh fish for sashimi, but still). Sakura also has a lot of different cooked dishes, from various combination platters of chicken or beef teriyaki, tempura, to other dishes, like udon. The large variety and good quality and taste of the Japanese cooked food which is one of the biggest draws for me, and one of the reasons I will keep coming back here. Sakura is kind of hard to find, but just look for the Conlon's in front on Forest Dr., and drive to the back end of the building, and you'll find Sakura there. For more detailed directions and photos, as well as more details about the food, and photos of both the restaurant and some of the dishes offered here, you can visit my food blog, epicurious-eats.blogspot…
(4)Trish D.
Sakura is a decent Japanese restaurant, serving solid hot dishes such as various appetizers, teriyaki and noodles. I didn't care too much for the sushi though (the California rolls were even just mediocre). Basically, it's a good place to go to if you're in the mood for good traditional cooked dishes, but not so much for sushi/sashimi.
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