sakura
4192 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI
Crema's Take
“This hibachi hotspot brings vibrant energy and skilled tableside cooking to Grand Rapids, with servers who keep the controlled chaos running smoothly even during busy nights. Regulars rave about the exceptional service and reasonably priced dishes like General Tso's and the Four Seasons, making it a favorite for both couples and families looking for dinner and a show. Just book ahead—this place fills up fast, and the lively atmosphere means it's perfect if you want community vibes rather than a quiet evening.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Best to make reservations. We had a long wait. My daughter and I enjoyed our dinner here. Our waitress Ivy, even though busy still kept up with it. She got us our drinks and food rather quickly for being as busy as it was. The food was good for the dinner side.
If you want a quiet night at a cozy restaurant this might not be your stop. It was just the right amount of controlled chaos that you'd find at any Hibachi style restaurant. I went as a solo diner on a busy Saturday for my birthday. My waitress was super nice and chatted with me when she stopped by my table. Food was delicious and fairly priced. It seemed like everyone in the place had a smile, customers and staff. All in all a great place to eat if you're near by.
As a server/restaurant manager, I was quite disappointed in cleanliness of this restaurant. I am easy to please, and usually just glad to get a table and food in front of me. I love to try new restaurants- especially sushi ones. My first impression was of the hostess who was wearing grey sweat pants…. They encourage people to never go to an interview is sweats, so it makes we wonder why they allow the hostess to wear them. The hostess also viewed a table that was dirty and empty when she went to seat me, but yet didn’t make an effort to clean it off so it stayed dirty until the table busser arrived toward the end of my meal. My soy sauce pourer was absolutely filthy. I took just a little bit of water on my finger and got the top shiny and clean when I was trying to figure out if it was actually dirty or if it was just streaks. Lastly, I asked for cream cheese to be added to one of my rolls. Once the server brought it out she informed me that they were out of cream cheese…. I understand running out of items, but I just wish I would have been informed before they came out. I think I would have just ordered the one roll or switched my order if I would have known. The rolls were good, and the service was good, but ultimately I wouldn’t come back based on the appearance and cleanliness of the restaurant. I hope someone is able to see this review and step up their standards. I had spent time before coming to Grand Rapids this day to find a new sushi restaurant based on reviews and if I would have read a review like this one- I think I would have found a better spot to eat.
We originally sat down on the habachi side but decided to move to the dining side. They were very nice about it. We loved the food. We got general tso's and the four seasons dish. Both very good!
My favorite hibachi restaurant! My wife and I eat here often. The food is fantastic, the service is always exceptional and the prices are very reasonable. very nice and clean place with a fun, relaxing atmosphere. Love the hibachi chefs too, they always make it a funny and memorable dining experience. We have necer had a bad experience with Sakura, in fact, this is our go to place for our Everdry team's annual Christmas dinner, even with our large group, we still receive fantastic service and food. our staff always talks about what a great time we have there. Not only do we alway enjoy a great meal, but there are always left overs to take home for seconds. The gift that keeps on giving! Keep up the good work Sakura, we'll be back soon. Highly recommend Sakura for any size group!
Crema Reviews
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