Sakura Japanese Restaurant
7474 Nieman Rd, Shawnee Mission, KS, 66203
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Address :
7474 Nieman Rd
Shawnee Mission, KS, 66203 - Phone (913) 962-6361
- Website https://www.sakurajapaneserestaurant.net
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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James C.
This place is amazing for sushi. I honestly almost hesitate to write a review because it is a hidden gem and I don't want anyone else to know about it. Definitely go for the happy hour sushi train that starts at 5:30. Very affordable and delicious sushi and a great way to try several different kinds without getting a whole roll. Haven't eaten in the restaurant yet, my wife and I have only done the sushi train because it's that good. We drive all the way from Olathe on a regular basis for this sushi. Honestly the best I've had in the city. Again these "sushi purists" crack me up as I wonder if they realize they're in Kansas!
(5)Lj C.
A relaxed sushi bar where you pick your Items off the train. Service was a little slow for drinks but polite. Hope to visit again.
(5)Fahad K.
Honestly overpriced for old fish! Don't get the sushi train, it's a gimmick for bad rolls and not even good sashimi... $30 for 10 plates of sushi, 2 pieces each = ripoff for cheap, poorly made, old fish... gross. I'm from CA and NO ONE would come back here.
(2)R. D.
Maybe not the best restaurant decor, but the sushi train offers lots of variety of sushi, reasonably priced and great people watching! The hubs and I love it! Our family loves to come here when they are visiting KC. The service is always prompt and friendly!
(4)Hannah Hall L.
YUCK!!! This is not sushi! I was expecting so much better than this Americanized crap covered in cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sauces. Practically all of the rolls riding by were fried and looked like a heart attack waiting to happen. The only reason I let this place have two stars is because I realized that I shouldn't be expecting that much from a cheap train sushi joint and I was at least able to enjoy the sashimi. I do not recommend to anyone who loves REAL sushi.
(2)Noel P.
Loved the idea of the train bringing food to you it was such a fun idea to go here for the first time. Sushi was good I really enjoyed it.
(5)Le N.
Very americanized menu. The sushi train is a nice gimmick but the food is not authentic Japanese cuisine.
(2)Maggie C.
The sushi train concept is pretty fun, but it's really only a one time visit sort of thing, because the sushi is mediocre--equivalent to that of grocery store sushi. ..maybe not even as good as that. The sushi chefs use a machine that puts the sushi onto the seaweed, and the rice comes out a bit soggy. They literally drench the sushi in spicy mayonnaise or soy sauce; the sashimi for the nigiri does not appear to be cut to fit the rice; sushi sometimes sits out for a long time so it's typically warm. Again, a fun experience, but there's definitely sushi out there that is better than what they have to offer on the train.
(3)Bryan R.
This isnt sushi, this is fried seaweed, rice and immitation crab rolls for the most part! You get the occasional sashimi (only salmon and tuna) but largely this train only has heavly fried rolls and almost everything has cream cheese. Guess it should be called midwestern sushi. Service was also pretty bad, servers are angry and nearly impossible to get ahold of, and when you do they only seem to think all you are saying is ordering more expensive items. They should really resort to picture cards or something.
(1)Tyra W.
Choo choo! I have no idea what's in this roll but I'm gonna eat it! That's what I usually tell myself upon taking blue and green plates off the sushi train. What I like most about Sakura are the options. They are plentiful! So many times I've found myself, overstuffed and overzealous from ordering too many rolls because I want a variety and everything sounds too good. At Sakura, you can try just about everything without gorging yourself to death to get your money's worth. Everything is made then and there at the time it's plated. I've been a couple times and have no complaints about service either. They're attentive without being overbearing. I even noticed the welcoming hostess bow down and greet couples by first name basis which is always a plus in my book.
(4)Elizabeth P.
We tried Sakura tonight for the first time after hearing about the "sushi train". We got there around 5:15 and there was nobody at the bar and the train was not running. At first I was worried that we would miss out though as soon as we sat down, the sushi chefs went to work and began placing selections on the train. About 20 minutes after we got there, the place started to fill up and by the time we were done, there was a wait to be seated and the bar was full! There was a 2 engine Amtrak train that ran around the large bar pulling flat cars with plates of sushi and apps. Just grab and eat! Overall, no complaints! The sushi was very fresh since the place was busy and I was able to watch my food being made and make it's way right to me. Lot's of selections and even some appetizers such as calamari, crab rangoon, and fried dumplings. I was nervous since the sushi is not labeled though it was all delicious! Water and hot tea were regularly refilled which is always nice. There are blue and green plates and both are below $3.00. I will definitely be coming back!
(4)Kathy V.
2 words: Sushi Train. These words and the resulting dinner were insanely happy-making. The sushi train is the happy hour quasi-buffet. You pay by the number of colored plates you take off the train and eat. The blue plates are $2.50 and the green plates are $2.95. You get to watch the guys making the sushi in the middle of the oval bar, and there is a *literal* mini-Amtrak train that carries the plates around. I greatly appreciated the variety of rolls offered and also that several types of appetizers were making the rounds too. I left happy with a very full tummy and a not-empty wallet. Good times and good foods!
(4)Kim N.
I have always liked Sakura. It is usually pretty fast to get a seat. The service I have had there has always been good. They have the steakhouse side, the tempura side, and the sushi train. I like their sushi, especially the spicy tuna roll that comes in a seaweed wrap. The steak side is quick and the chefs are fun and efficient. They ask you how you'd like your steak cooked and cook it to your request. There is always plenty of veggies and rice to fill your plate as well. Try to hit the lunch special. It's the exact same quantity of food for quite a bit less money.
(3)Patrick F.
My favorite sushi place in town. Fun atmosphere and if your a sushi newb, it's great because you just pic what looks good off of the train
(5)Alex D.
Pros:Good Quality, Fast Seating, Presentation of food was great Cons:Price was a little heavy on some items Comments: Food was great!
(4)Nyla K.
This place never disappoints. The train reminds me of yosushi. The rolls are always good and picking plates of sushi is always a fun experience. A nice change from your typical sushi restaurants.
(5)Erica O.
Just don't eat here, ok? We wasted a Saturday night and $50 and would hate for you to do the same. The idea of the sushi train is so much fun but the idea of the sushi served here...well, it's still giving me throw up burps. PS- you are charged by the plate, no one informed our group of that. Hot beer, bad sushi, horrible service, run down and dirty restaurant- consider yourself warned.
(1)Julius C.
This is our favorite sushi place in KC because it has tasty sushi, good service, and the train provides some novel fun. This place is kind of like two different restaurants. There's a teppanyaki area in the back, which I have never actually been to so I can't say anything about it. Then there's the sushi area which is inthe front. There's a line of tables by the windows which make up a typical sit down, order from a menu restaurant. This is good for bigger groups/families with small kids ordering from the paper sushi menu you mark up or you can order stuff like teriyaki or tonkatsu from the kitchen. Then there's the sushi train which goes around the long oval bar that dominates the main sushi area. The train gets loaded with small plates of sushi rolls and nigiri, as well as items from the kitchen such as dumplings, crab rangoon, and calamari. To me, the train is what sets it apart from a typical sushi place. You can watch the train go by, grab whatever looks good, and get a wide variety of sushi without ever having to guess from a menu if it looks good. It's also fun to people watch a little here especially on a busy friday or saturday night.
(4)Whitney M.
I've been here a few times and never have a problem with the food really. The Salmon is great, but the Tuna could get better. The train is a bit more pricey then it should be, and it's extremely easy to spend $20 here in a blink of an eye if you don't count up what your spending. I rarely go here to get full. Lunch train is the same price as dinner train which I find kind of irritating. Ive worked in the service industry for 6 years. The main issue I have with this place is the service. No one is very informative and if you don't ask, no one will come out and tell you. The prices of the train are no where to be found, and I have wondered before if its a tactic to make you spend more then you think you are. The green plates are 2.95 and the blue plates are 2.45, but you'll have to ask. Good luck getting a servers attention to do so though. I had to walk up to the front desk to ask. I went in for lunch one day (in which I had only been there for dinner a few times). It's always really busy and the sushi bar is always full. There was a man standing by the lunch special sign (again, there is no prices about the train) when I walked in. I went to the bathroom to wash my hands and came back out to stand by the door to be helped (I always give them the chance to greet me in any restaurant since I work in the service industry and know how important it is to the costumers as well as the managers to see happening) I had never really been helped before, everyone I've watched come in just sits down unless you are waiting for an actual table (just like at any sushi bar, or bar for that matter). I stood by the man standing by the sign for about a minute with no greeting in sight. There had been a empty seat at the bar since I had been there and finally just sat myself (like normal at this place). I grabbed a plate and started eating. 10mins had passed and still no service had asked me if I needed a drink or have me wasabi/ginger. Finally, I shorter, thicker, mid length haired lady walks up to me and says, "next time you need to our your name on the list and wait your turn. Did you want a drink?". I, feeling silly, and shocked with how she spoke to me, responded back with, "I'm so sorry, I had no idea. My boyfriend and I have been here before and always thought it was first come first serve because no one ever greets me at the door. I had waited by the door for a minutes and finally decided to seat myself as usual. There was a single space open and the man standing next to me did not seem interested in sitting there. Again, I am very sorry, I misunderstand." As I was apologizing she walked away from me mid sentence!!!!! I was so confused and shocked by the way I was treating during an apology I was giving! I finished the plate I was working on and asked for the bill, feeling awkward and unsettled. I walked up to the counter to pay in a hurry and left. As I was walking out the door I had realized I had left my Togo coffee I had brought in on the paying station counter (it was half full and felt it was silly to leave it in the car just because it hadn't been purchased there). I turned around and walked back in to claim it, and they had already thrown it away. I then asked, "I had left my coffee in here a few moments ago, do you know where it was put?". The lady then lied to my face (looking like a deer in head lights) telling me she had never seen it. I called my boyfriend shortly after to tell him the story of my experience there and he asked, "Was it the short, thicker, mid length haired lady that was rude?". I couldn't believe he already knew which one had been rude to me! He then told me he had dealt with a similar encounter with her once before when he had went in there alone. Pretty ironic. I won't be back for a while at the least. There are better quality, more bang for your buck, more polite serviced sushi restaurants in the area. They may not have a train, but I can deal with that.
(3)Azile Y.
Love the train. The sushi is so fresh.
(5)Laurel S.
The best thing about this place is the train. I love not having to commit to a whole roll because I can really only eat about 1 roll. This way you get to try several of the options, just a couple of pieces at a time. A blue plate is $2.25. Not sure how much the green ones are. That means a roll (8 pieces) ends up being $9. For lunch I'd probably stick with the Sushi Mido lunch deal because it is hard to beat but I'll come back her again for dinner. My hubby and daughter would love it!
(3)Cristi S.
The train is fun and cool but the sushi is just ok. It was good, but the price adds up quick on the plates and there weren't a lot of options at lunch. I did not order off the menu.
(3)Charles D.
Worst place in the world and we didn't get to eat. You would think that a Japanese steak house would have hot and sour soup! Crazy thing is we get there for the grill, the hostess tells us just one minute, she goes to get our table ready and the mgr tells us no. How ignorant is that? She tells us that that we are not allowed till7:30 and the hostess is new. If your hostess is new, then don't have up in the front on a busy night! This place has no front of house and seemingly the front of house mgr doesn't train their employees.
(1)Stacie E.
First off. You need to be there before 6 to sit by the train. Witch I have sen alot of great reviews about. Also. Its hard to find a spot for uou and your freinds even if you do wait. If I was looking to eat alone it probably wouldnt mater as much. But we have a party of 5. So that being said. This is for a normal table with sushi. I think next time if I come back I would try the habathi. There rolls seam a bit higher priced then what im useto paying. But then again. I didnt get to have any of those cheap ones going around on the train. There crunch crab salid. Was not so crunchy! The rolls come in sets of 4-6 most places I have been you get 8. In addition. I dont think I have ever waited this long for raw food. I love raw sushi. But oviously the people at the train arr far more importaint then us. The people that got here 10 mins after we orderd our rolls have a huge stack of plates they have alreddy eaten. And the cheff just keeps a making them more see the picture im attaching. The spicy tuna was very spicy. Everything else was meh! Im not realy impressed. And I probly wont be back. Id rather go to friends sushi in Westport Or kato Japanese steak house up by zona rosa.
(2)Drew M.
This place is great for sushi or a great Japanese steakhouse experience. Sushi prices are good and the food is great. They also have buy one, get one on the steakhouse side every night which makes that very affordable. Great place.
(5)Lauren C.
I really wanted to like Sakura. Because who doesn't love trains? The sushi train is definitely a fun element. And bonus: having the sushi already prepared means Sakura is one of the few sushi joints where you can slide in and out on a quick lunch break. Also awesome? The fact that you can try many different things at a reasonable price. The not so awesome? More often than not, you have no idea what you are trying. My first impression of Sakura was smell. I walked in the door and was hit with a musty odor - not really what you want when you are trying a place that absolutely must stake its reputation on being clean and serving sparklingly fresh food, for health reasons. I was a bit nervous, expecting some kind of Hiroshima's Revenge, based on the odor. The sushi was... okay. Lots of variety, but I have visited Sakura several times and have always found the freshness to be a bit wanting. I am sure that if you go when they're packed and people are ripping plates off the train faster than they can be made, that this isn't an issue. I usually go at off times and the sushi just wasn't up to par. I actually had to return sushi (something I have never done before) because the fish in my roll was kind of... hardened in spots. Ginger is my jam and this, too, was wilted and soggy. The service is spotty. As I said, I have never been there when it is busy and it's still difficult to get a drink refill at times. Once you are seated and beveraged, you're on your own. I wish Sakura was better than it is. It's such a fun, kitschy concept and with proper food handling and service, could be a really novel experience.
(2)Bobby N.
All aboard the Sushi train! The sushi train is great for lunch and for a family night out. My three year old had a great time trying new things. But daddies beware... once it comes off of the train, it's yours! I know it's not sushi, but they make these little plates of fried squid with peppers. So ridiculous! My daughter loves them-but daddy has to fish the peppers out first! I enjoy coming here. It's fun, fast and located reasonably close to my home. We rarely wait for a seat, and can eat as soon as the train arrives at my station! The chefs will make whatever you request and often ask for your preference. What I don't enjoy is having to figure out what I'm eating. My wife always asks what different plates are, to which I respond, IDK, but you liked/didn't like that one! I also don't like having to play server roulette. I'm never sure who I should be asking for refills or napkins from. Once we sat at the train on a very busy Saturday night and some other poor daddy who was sitting downstream kept missing his favorite plates. We laughed as he cussed and fussed and pouted. Thanks for the entertainment bro! Next time you decide to take a ride on the sushi train, relax a little! And remember, good things come to those who wait.
(3)Jocelyn M.
Two words: Sushi. Train. Some advice, arrive early and sit near the sushi chef, or itamae (just learned that), but make sure you are just behind the spot where he places the newly crafted rolls, apps and sashimi. I once sat directly in front of him and the good stuff gets snatched up pretty quickly when the bar is full. There are two prices for the plates, determined by color, and all is very reasonable. I haven't had a bad plate in all my visits, but some are certainly better than others. We usually start with an order of Calamari ordered from the server since they do put smaller plates out, we usually can't all get one or have enough to split between our party at the same time.
(4)Scotty C.
Locals call this place "Sushi Train", and it's a place to get some quick sushi that is pretty good, but Sushi train addicts listen up [11/8/13] to our experience tonight. If anyone heads to sushi train sit by their young new chef, Nathan, he's just come back to KC from Austin. He is young, energetic and a joy to talk to about what they have available. It was his third week on the job and he was an absolute delight to guide us through the meal, it felt like a much more expensive sushi bar. I had three things I've never had, salmon belly, flounder and chuutoro (medium fatty tuna) and all were Nathan's recommendations. This was by far the best meal experience my family and I have ever had there and we've eaten there on and off for almost 5 years. Yes, the sushi train can feel pedestrian at times, and if it's slow the dishes on the train may have been sitting out a little longer than they should, but with a knowledgeable new young chef making great suggestions it really elevated the usual experience -- it went from good to GREAT. Plus people who have gone there a few times know to ASK for what never appears on the train and they are always HAPPY to make it for you. You can always order a la carte, maybe people don't realize this - just ask! Sometimes it adds a few $$ to the bill but it's well worth it. We order Hamachi and Tamago because it doesn't go on the train otherwise. The best time to go is weekends for dinner. We try to avoid the filler plates they offer like dumplings and Rangoons, it's really not worth it. But the fried calamari they put out is pretty darn good and has a good peppery bite. The Tuna Tataki with shredded daikon is also a favorite. My wife and I are there for fresh fish and they don't disappoint. We have never tried the Teppanyaki grill in the back, so I cannot speak about that part of the restaurant. I almost always go with my wife and 5 year old son, he loves looking at the Unicorn fish in their saltwater tank. There are TVs around the place which are not always on unless it's basketball season, but they are always on for the lunch crowd. The bill was $68 for all 3 of us with green tea and one bottle of hot sake not counting the tip, I think that we ate 19 small plates total. Our tip was not automatically added in as others have posted in their reviews, maybe that's decided customer by customer. We always tip and I am pretty sure they know us after all this time. The staff hasn't changed much the past few years, but they bring in new talent for the sushi prep from time to time, they have really lucked out with their latest chef. Their last guy went to Edoko, so it's nice to see a new friendly face. We'll be going back more often, I hope Nathan stays on. Thanks for a great meal!
(4)Will K.
I can't believe this is called a Japanese restaurant. Most of the staff are Thai and they drench the steak and fried rice in soy sauce. Having just returned from living in Japan for the last 13 years from here on out I will stick to Japanese restaurants that are owned and operated by Japanese and serve the Japanese expat community.
(1)Bobbi T.
One of my favorite places for sushi. Everyone is super friendly here. My kids love to watch the train go around with the sushi. I love the wasabi mayo they use here! I could dip anything in it! It is a great place to take people who are new to sushi and want to start out slow. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of variety. It is almost always the same rolls, fortunately they are still good enough to keep us coming back again and again!
(4)Mchl M.
My favorite place to eat sushi. I come in here to de-stress. I always grab a warm cup of green tea, which is refilled before I can blink. Then I sit and watch the train go by, gather my thoughts, grab a plate of something yummy, nosh, sigh, relax, repeat. I think the sushi here is phenomenal and fresh (for the Midwest). We've brought friends and co-workers from Europe to dine here and they love the place. I was really surprised, but they think the sushi is great and they've had really great sushi in their lifetime. The staff are so personable and helpful. I've been coming here for years and I see the same people over and over again. They are serious about their job. They chat a bit, but they can't stop for long because someone else needs their green tea refilled. I have never visited the Grill in the back so I cannot comment on it. I have not heard one good thing about it from previous diners, so I would skip it. I don't see a lot of people eating there, most everyone is at the Sushi Bar. On the Sushi Train, Blue plates are $2.50 and green plates are closer to $3. If you have great will-power, you can get 3 blue plates and walk out for less than $10. That never happens with me, sadly. The Sushi Train is a great way to get anyone to try new things. You can see your food and look at it before you decide to grab the plate on the train. The train makes your dining experience unique and special. The quality of the sushi here makes me come back time and time again. It's my favorite place to unwind, treat myself, and treat my taste buds. Hint #1: sit at one of the four corners of the bar so you can get a great view of the Sushi Chefs creating. Hint #2: your best dining times are between 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Hint #3: don't arrive after 8:30. Closing time is 9:30, but the Sushi Chefs stop making sushi around 9:00 (because they want to go home, of course). If you dine after 8:30, you will get the last of what's been made unless you request something. If you do request something, make sure to tip, please, because that is the kind thing to do. Hint #4: a previous reviewer was correct, weekends are the best time to dine. The Sushi Chefs make a lot of different options more frequently and you'll see plates on the train you may not have seen before. Hint #5: if you want something, grab it. It may be gone when the train comes back around to you again. If the train does come back around and the plate isn't there, then it wasn't meant to be. Hint #6: the staff love, love, love kids. Don't be afraid to bring your young one. If you need something not on the train - ask. A bowl of rice, crab rangoon, calamari, whatever you need to make your kid happy, they'll get it for you.
(5)Karen R.
Some of the best sushi in town!! Great slices of fish - particularly the hamachi and salmon. The sushi train is so much fun - you can try new stuff, and if you don't like what offered on the train, you can always order what you would like from the chefs! Also, their calamari is some of the best I've ever had, here or anywhere!!!
(5)Liz W.
My best friend and I eat here often because it's quick, clean and really easy! There is rarely a wait and as the train comes around, it's easy to keep chatting or choose a plate to share. They are always quick to refill drinks and with splitting the check when we're done. For a good selection of basic sushi stuff, this makes an inexpensive regular option for quick lunches!
(4)Don N.
The sushi is always fresh and the service is great. The owners, sushi chefs, and waitresses are all very polite. I recommend sitting at the sushi train and having a great dinner with friends!
(5)Katie B.
My boyfriend's parents took us here one night and we loved it. The sushi train is so fun! The sushi is fresh and delicious. The staff is friendly and stay on top of your drinks. We've only been there for sushi so I'm not sure how the regular menu is, but the sushi is top notch. They get super busy on the weekends though so get there early or be prepared to wait.
(5)L. M.
SCAM!!! MANDATORY 36% GRATUITY on parties of 6 or more. My meal was okay (better sushi than some Hyvees), but they have found a devious way to charge an outrageous MANDATORY tip to parties of 6+. Sakura charges $20 to $30 per person for typical meals, but you get a second meal free. This at first sounds like an acceptable gimmick -- after all, each person is paying a more reasonable $10 to 15/person/meal. However, they charge you a mandatory tip of %18 on the original price, so effectively, you are paying a 36% charge. So, 6 people get $30 plates. They have bill of $180, but the price is discounted back to $90. However, the tip is $180 x 18% = $32.40. So, your bill is $122.40. This is 36% tip ( 32.40/90 = 36%). While they try, the serving people are simply not worth 36%! I have yet to get a chef that didn't drop a knife, drop food on the floor (which they tossed), over salt, missed over 75% of his food tosses, and drop excessive food on the table while just transferring it to my plate from the grill.
(1)Anna D.
Not fit for human consumption. Maybe it was an off night but I won't be back to see. It was like everything was soaked in Pinesol.
(1)Michael S.
This place is awesome!! They have the traditional Japanese Steak house in the back with all the food, fire, & show. But the real show is the Sushi Train. Great cuts of sushi, and very good rolls and other fare circle around in front of you. Eat as much or as little as you want, and the Sushi chefs and staff will make you something special if you don't see it on the train. You can also eat at the tables and grab sushi as it rolls by (if it's not too busy). Great place. Once you try it, you'll be hooked.
(5)Tricia H.
Overall I really liked the sushi and loved the train concept. The chef's did a great job keeping up with the demand!! I do have to say I wish the staff was a little more informative on how to identify the choices and what to do if you want to try other items! As we were sitting there I heard what I assume regulars come in and tell the Chef specific on what they wanted...sure would of been nice if someone told us we could request items!! I can say a few of the raw fish items looked old...ewhhh had to pass on those! Just a heads up the bar train is not big get there early for dinner!! Overall the sushi was good I can say not the freshest I've had and many items were tempura which I like a few but too much..Give me the fresh Raw stuff, isn't that what sushi is about??
(3)Cat B.
This place has never been good, but it gets worse and worse by the second! The owners used to care at least a wee bit, but no longer is that the case. They will just stand by and watch their staff put out rolls that are falling apart because of the lack of skill exhibited by their "chefs" (totally laughable to call them chefs in any regard) and do nothing about it. You also have no idea when the plates board the train unless a) you see it get put on or b) can visually see how soggy the nori is and/or how congealed the mayo sauces are. Oh, and you think there are quality control measures in place to ensure nothing stays on the train past their prime?? Wrong!! The train is also just freaking disgusting! Around the track has basically never been cleaned and you see the same bits of food that you saw a year ago. If you like actually like sushi stay far far away from this place. On the other hand if your interests lie in greasy fried foods doused in creamy sweet sticky gross sauce then this is the place for you! If you've never been here you'd be doing yourself a favor if you were to keep it that way!!
(2)Amanda W.
By far, favorite sushi place around. The sushi train is awesome, though I have noticed, as with other reviews, that their variety they have been putting on it, seems to be lacking a little. Still, you can always order something, and they will usually make it and put it out on the train. Get a good seat, or sometimes its hard getting stuff before its gone. Their Salmon Nigiri is truly some of the best ive had. Great prices, fun 'date' place.
(4)Nicole B.
I've been a few times to the sushi train during lunch. Service is friendly and the place is busy during lunch time. I do love the concept of the train. You sit at the counter and the train goes round and round and you take off what you want to eat. It can be frustrating if you have your eye on something and someone gets to it before you. I think the prices are ok....maybe a bit high for the quality of the food. You do pay buy the plates you take. Here are my issues: I'm very picky when it comes to sushi. I like to know what I'm eating. Here, you have no idea. You just have to take and hope you like it. And if you don't like it, you still have to pay for it. I wish they had a sheet with pictures and descriptions. I haven't tasted a sushi roll here that I would call my go to roll....it's all been mehhhh. I do like their crab rangoon and dumplings though, and that's usually what I stick with.
(2)Heather P.
OK, so this isn't the best sushi you will ever have in your life. But it is fun to eat at the sushi train. A great place to take sushi noobs so they can sample something they can see first and decide if they want to chance it. I definitely agree with the poster who said the sushi is "lunch grade sushi". If you want an elegant sushi dining experience, this is not the place. But, for something amusing and edible, this place is right up your alley. Lunch times are busy, so get there early if you don't want to wait for a seat.
(3)Anissa T.
First trip to Sakura, and they missed the boat - ah, train - where we were concerned. We entered at 8:15, and the closing time was posted as 9 p.m. I expected the train service to be winding down, but I didn't know that meant we could get NO service. We probably had 5 items to choose from on the train, yet I had to ask - twice - to get a menu. Then I got a sushi menu. I asked a third time for a kitchen menu, and later ordered 2 items from the menu and 2 from the sushi menu. The sushi chef even confirmed the sushi order - then promptly cleaned up the sushi bar and prepared nothing for us. Whaa...? I get very disgusted when asking repeatedly for basic service, so I gave up, ate what was provided, paid the check and left, never to return. The quality of the food was ok - period. Sakura - here's a suggestion. When patrons enter 45 minutes prior to close, and you don't want to put a bunch of stuff on the train that they might not eat, why don't you give them MENUS to order from? Why don't you ask them if there is sushi you could prepare for them? Why don't you not let the staff run over and grab things from the train as long as paying patrons have not been served? Why don't you actually prepare and serve what is ordered? I'll give a restaurant a second chance after a lot of slip-ups. But obviously ignoring and not caring if two diners get a thing 45 minutes before close is not excusable. So Sorry Sakura - I'll never grace that station again.
(1)Kristin G.
This is my favorite casual sushi place in KC. We always do the train vs. sit table service. The sushi chefs always take our requests and ensure we get as many plates as we want of what we have requested. My favorites- flower shrimp, 3 Amigos and Hot Summer Roll. Only thing to think about when going is the time you get there to ensure it is as fresh as possible and turns quickly - I don't like to get there before 6pm. I've only ever been for dinner - never lunch.
(5)Erin W.
This is one of the places I started going when I first found out I liked sushi (or finally got the guts to try it). The sushi train is awesome for people that like everything or don't really know what they like so they can try a little bit of everything instead of having to pick a whole roll. Sex in the City roll is my favorite, along with the mussels. They close between lunch and dinner so pay attention to open times. Dinner rush is insane, so get there early for a seat at the train!
(3)Maurenne G.
Dined at Sakura one recent evening with my 19 year old son. We sat at the sushi bar. He loves the sushi train! I thought it was pretty cute myself. We tried many different types of rolls and appetizers from the train to include sashimi, futomaki, nigiri, gyoza, shrimp purse and crab rangoon. Service was excellent and so was the sushi rolling by (I'm being punny there-get it!?). Very affordable, fun and delicious.
(4)Jeana C.
Pretty much disappointed with this place. -Brought us the wrong sushi -Teppanyaki grill food was beyond salty. -Was charged an automatic gratitude fee of 18% when it was just 2 people on our tickets. Sakura charged us the 18% because there were 4 other people on the Teppanyaki grill with us, which counted as a party of 6. Even though we did not know the other 4 people... Tried to reason with Manager, but she told us we were wrong. Felt cheated because the service was not worth an 18$ gratitude.
(1)Aimee W.
Ok so there is some controversy surrounding Sakura. Sure it isn't the best sushi in town - I have yet to find really good super sushi here in KC - someone educate me please. Sure sometimes the service sucks. Sure they might not have all the fancy schmany rolls available on the train. But dudes - IT HAS A SUPER COOL TRAIN!!! choo choo!!! And there is a waitress there that I love. She is this tiny little older lady and I love her forever. She posed with me for a photo. She is my hero. My friend and I ordered off the menu and we ended up with this huge platter of sushi. I think it weighed more than she did but she got it over to us. I have had sushi on both coasts and it has all been better than anything I have gotten here. But you get what you get in the midwest and you go with it. I don't expect super awesome melt in your mouth divine intervention sushi here in KC. But I do expect something edible. When you are at the bar you need to get there when it is busy so the items are coming fast and fresh. Or you order off the menu and pay a little more. Anyway, sometimes the staff is not super nice or speedy, but overall it isn't the worst place ever. It is always clean and I haven't ever left there hungry. I would say 2 stars cause I have had better but...I give it three for my lady and considering it is the midwest...3 it is. okaybye.
(3)Heath F.
Sad to say, but I'm going to have to drop my review for the Sushi Train by a star. I've been back twice now within the past few weeks, the second visit was with the sole purpose to give them a chance to earn back the fourth star. They've raised prices slightly, though still a pretty good deal, but it's really the options and quality of the train selections that lead me to drop them down a notch. In both visits, they have not done a very good job at all of keeping the cars on the train stocked with fresh rolls, or with their best options. It's as though they have 5-6 choices, and that's all that they are throwing out there right now. In the past, there's always been at least 10 different things to choose from during any visit, and you rarely had to wait. For lunch this week, we all were waiting for them to add something new, and if you were on the wrong end of the train, you weren't getting anything left when it got to you. Simply put, it's just not as good as it once was.
(3)Susan N.
The coolest part of Sakura was before we started eating because as soon as the sushi touched our taste buds, it was all downhill from there. Before we went here, I quickly read the reviews on yelp. So many 3-5 star ratings it surely had to be pretty decent. Apparently the JoCo crowd loves this place. That should have told me something. All I can fathom is that the crowd that visits here has never been 50 miles outside of KC to know what good sushi is. Even in KC, there still is a few places with palatable sushi around. Anyway, some of the love probably comes from the gimmickyness of this place. Sit at the bar and watch as a mini Amtrak train drives around the sushi bar. On top of the cars lies a variety of fresh made sushi. I use the word fresh loosely. It's just made but the fish hardly tastes fresh. That melt-in-your mouth goodness of proper sushi? Not there. The rice was too gloppy and didn't have a proper sushi texture. It was all around just not so good. We were urged to try the sex in the city roll. "Oh, this is the best roll they have." If by best, you mean completely disgusting, you are dead on. It was definitely the worst tasting, most gross sushi roll I've ever tried in my life. I gladly passed it off to someone else. Service wasn't very good either. Almost 25 minutes after asking for our check, we finally got it. I'm all about the 10 minute rule. If they don't want to give you the bill in 10 minutes, then they don't really want your money. But we were with a group of people and we didn't want them to be stuck with our bill so we waited.
(1)Jordan H.
This place is really good. The sushi was very tasty and there was a lot to choose from. The sushi train is a big hit. Everyone seemed to want to sit at the bar to get the sushi off of the train. youtube.com/watch?v=hB4p… There is a link to the video of the sushi train. Its really cool. Deff recommend this place!!!
(4)Amanda F.
Whom ever said you can't play with your food is wrong. This place is great. I didn't get to partake in the sushi, just the grill portion. It was fantastic, the food was delicious, the service was pretty great also, and the chef was a blast. Everyone was so friendly, possibly because the chef was drunk (having 4 shots before he came over to us, still awesome though). It just added to the fun of the night. The food was also so great, the shrimp was absolutely wonderful. The Yumm Yumm sauce is delightful. This place is worth the drive to try.
(4)Tracee C.
I wanted this to be good bc the sushi train is a fun concept and entertaining. But yuck. Sushi was fishy and weird. Best part was crab Rangoon. Bummer.
(1)J B.
This was awesome! I had a chance to experience dining trying different types of sushi without ordering the rolls itself. You sit at the bar, all different types of sushi is placed on this little train that goes around the bar and you pickup what sushi you'd like. They make the sushi within the bar so you see exactly how it's being made. I love this place! It's fast, quick and the sushi is very very good. :))
(5)Kristin L.
I'm a huge sushi fan and having moved recently from CA I don't always know quite what to expect quality-wise from KS sushi but I know there are better places to get it than here. Food: The sushi rolls were very small, warm and poorly made. The ingredients in most of the rolls, including the two we tried, just didn't seem to mesh well together and the quality of the sushi was severely lacking. The teppan yaki was a lot of food but was incredibly bland and the chef seemed like he just wanted to get the meal over with which is not what I've learned to expect from them. Service: We went on a weeknight around dinner time and there weren't a ton of people here, maybe half a doze at the sushi bar and about the same at the teppan yaki tables. We got our first drinks quickly but had a hard time getting our waitress to come back for a sushi order, refills or our check. Price: Not worth it when you consider the other amazing options available in Kansas City. Overall: If you want cheap, delicious sushi head up the street to Sushi Mido and if you want amazing sushi/teppan yaki head to Izumi's at 135th & Quivira-- it's absolutely worth the drive.
(2)Evan S.
Sakura Japanese Steakhouse is my favorite Asian restaurant, hands down. I find the freshness of the fish and other dishes to be excellent. The train is a little kitschy but a good way to try a lot of different things without spending a near fortune. I will say: If you don't pay attention and order drinks, your bill will make your wallet cry. What to order: Get the calamari, crispy, spicy and delicious. The Ika-Teriyaki is delightfully presently calamari grilled with Teriyaki sauce. Amazing. The Hamachi-kama is excellent and tender. Also, get the super white tuna either in sashimi or nigiri. I can't stress this enough: get the tako. you will thank me. Come here. It is excellent, but expect to shell out for some of the good stuff.
(4)Lisa L.
NASTY NASTY....We ate here a few years back and I love Japanese Steak Houses so thought this place would be a gem....HELLL NOOO. I almost left and walked across the street to McDonald's. Before the cook started a roach came running up from the stove and across my plate. scared the crap out of me and ruined my dinner. I know all restaurants have bug issues but I have never seen them running around on the table. Been there once and will never come back.
(1)David M.
I never had been much for sushi before I went to Sakura. I had always been a little timid about eating Sushi in general. What do I order? Whats the heck is tempura? Well, problem no more when your food comes to you on a TRAIN! Amazing! You walk right in and grab a seat at their round sushi bar that carries a train all the way around with different types of sushi! For someone like me who was rather timid and new to the experience, this made it so easy and allowed me to eat with my eyes first. I'm not sure about the quality of sushi in comparison to others but I know we had a great experience and are now regular patrons! Lots of fun! Choo Choo!
(4)Phillip L.
So far, this has been the best place I have been to in the Kansas CIty area for sushi. I've gone twice and both times the rolls were excellent. Every time there is a groupon for this place I pounce on it. If you like sushi, you will love this place!
(5)Kris D.
I should hate this place. Sakura has a large main dining room, which is often crowded with people surrounding the sushi bar. Around the bar, a train rolls along in full view of hungry people who simply reach out and grab. The train is refilled by two chefs making the sushi, and seldom communicate with the crowd. These types of environments don't usually make for a good dining experience. However, Sakura has some very respectable sushi. If you have a keen eye, it's easy to spot the new additions to the train, and attempt to get in on those. And as long as the bar is crowded, the train turns over fairly regularly. Sure, some plates go round and round again, the initial offering having been rejected. Once this happens, it's a good idea to continue to avoid that item. Even still, Sakura is a fun way to eat sushi as opposed to your usual white menu sheet and pencil(which they do offer). The rolls can be unique, and often very good. I really like that only two or three slices of roll make it to the train per plate. This makes it easy to sample a lot, or ignore others you may not like so much. Also offered are fried items from the back. Crab Rangoon, dumplings, and egg rolls are good additions to the train. Sakura is also very inexpensive. I should hate it here, but I don't. I really really like it. So load up on those plates, and enjoy the train while you're there.
(4)Sarah L.
I never was a fan of sushi until I was talked into going to this place for dinner one night. I couldn't get over the taste of seaweed and the feeling of raw, slimy fish in my mouth, but Sakura has shown me the light. I may have been captivated by being able to choose what I want off a moving train, but whatever it was, it worked. Pros: Options! You have lots. Option 1 - You can sit in the dining room at a table or at the sushi bar (this is not exactly the best place to sit if you want to visit with people because you're all sitting next to one another, not across). Option 2 - It's casual, so wear whatever your heart desires. Option 3 - Pick what you want. If you want to try something new, you're not stuck eating a whole roll of it. You get 1-3 pieces (depending on the type of plate) to spark your interest. If it's good, get another. If not, don't pick it up again. If you have a request, just tell the people behind the bar and they will either make it for you, or have the chefs in the back cook it for you. Cons: Not that great for visiting with people. We went with another couple and luckily we were sitting on the curve of the bar and were more able to visit that if we were sitting side by side. The food can sit out for a long time on the train if nobody picks it up. Then again, if it's been sitting out that long and nobody has picked it up, it's probably because it doesn't taste good. Drinks don't have free refills. Soda is $1 per glass. All in all, this is a pretty good place. The staff is nice, it's good to go and watch a game, and the food is pretty good. I'm probably not the best judge of sushi, but if I'll eat it, it must be pretty good.
(4)Jennifer H.
I'd been her before, almost a decade earlier, with a group of girlfriends. At the time, it was my first Japanese steakhouse experience and I loved it. As the years went by and I tried other Japanese steakhouses, I kept thinking that I'd like to return to Sakura because my memory of the food was that good. Flash forward to this past February, when four of us tried to go to our old standby Japanese steakhouse in Town Center Plaza. The place was closed for remodelling, so I suggested Sakura. I was really excited to give it a second shot - too bad it was a MASSIVE failure. We arrived and were sat at a grill. Walking back, I was struck how the place was full of loud, obnoxious teenagers watching the KU/K-State game like the place was a sports bar. The atmosphere was just BAD. The place was rundown, and the staff seemed waaaay too busy to be bothered to smile or greet us. In fact, the staff was so busy that we were never (I repeat, NEVER) waited on. Not even a glass of water or even simple acknowledgement from a wait person! Here's the thing...my group is patient people. We sat there for 20-30 minutes, watching waitresses ignore us and chefs clean up other grills right in front of us, thinking (like idiots), "When the game's over and this place turns back into a restaurant from the teenager sports bar it's apparently masquerading as tonight, we'll get some attention." That attention never came, so we stood up to walk out. It was at this point that the incompetent, rude wait staff added insult to injury by arguing with each other IN FRONT OF US about our leaving. Overheard phrases included: "Why are they leaving?" followed by "No one came to take their order" followed by "No one told me it was my table!" Mind you, not even at this point did any server see a need to engage with us. So, they obviously knew they'd blown it and were just letting us leave unmolested. Awesome. Really? No one told you? In what universe does a waitress see a group of people sitting ignored at a table for that long without stopping by to at least offer to bring them a drink while she finds out who's supposed to be serving them? Let me give you some advice, Sakura staff: get some darn training or find another line of work. You pretty much suck. Badly. Hoping for at least an apology, I told the hostess as we were leaving what had happened. I was met with a blank stare and a half-assed, "Oh, I'm sorry." Double awesome. I'd never recommend anyone go to Sakura, and I'll never be back. I don't have to be treated like royalty at a restaurant, but I at least have to be treated at all.
(1)Jeff P.
I am fairly new to sushi, but it doesn't take long to understand what is good and what isn't. Sakura is a great place for sushi. They do a good job of keeping a wide assortment of choices on the train and the staff is very friendly. If you like sushi or want to try it out, you should swing over to Sakura.
(4)Colleen O.
wow - what did I just eat? I don't really care though - good food is good food, and on a train at that. It's creative, different, and CHEAP for how much you can eat. I swear I stacked up 12 trays of sample sushi. Do I think it's as fresh as Jun's or Domo or Nara - no. But it was different, it was a sampling show and that's the fun of it right? For those who don't know - Sakura serves tons of sushi on a rotating platform on the sushi bar. They make it fresh and plate them for diners to grab off the cuff. This way, you taste TONS of different items, some you'll love, others who'll wish you hadn't grabbed. That's the fun of it.
(3)David A.
SUCKURA. That is what this restaurant should be called. A large group of us gave them our business at the Sushi bar. They have a cool train come around with various plates of sushi. You just grab what looks good and they'll tally it up later and charge you. I've seen this in NYC and San Francisco. Neat idea right? So why does this restaurant SUCK anyway? Let me list the reasons: a. the food doesn't taste good even for Midwest sushi b. most appear to be cooked and not raw c. most of the popular rolls are not made d. I asked to see the ala carte menu, which you normally order with a pencil and a piece of paper and they showed me the menu with like 5 sushi choices and mostly cooked. They didn't sounds very good. They make very simple rolls only. I didn't come here to order cooked entrees. e. the ginger seemed quite old and wilted if that is possible f. We asked for our bill at 1 pm (the first people from our group to ask for a bill). After asking our waitress 4 times later, we got our bill at 1:25 and were late to where we needed to go). g. If you are in a large group, they will add on a service charge. No big deal if you know that it is the 18% gratuity. I didn't realize that and I was in a rush to get out, so I paid that and the 15% tip. They deserved so much less. h. The staff came around and filled up our water, but our waitress wasn't very pleasant. When she heard that I wasn't pleased with the lack of a sushi menu, she should have offered to ask the sushi chef if he can make something to my tastes. i. So, they have mostly cooked sushi. Would you believe that at least a 1/3 had dairy? Who has dairy in Japanese cuisine anyway? You may see one called a Philly roll, but that's it. Well, most rolls had cream cheese. They made me a shrimp tempura without creamcheese, but it wasn't so good (but the best thing I had). Will I come back? NEVER (unless the menu changes and they can get your bill in a reasonable amount of time). How hard is it to tally up x amount of dishes anyway? Suckura, I shall not return. Why are you so popular (it was packed)? Because the suburban Midwesterners like this stuff. Jun's has my heart for KC Metro for sure.
(1)Sharon H.
I have to admit that sometimes I stop here and treat it like it is fast food. As long as there is a seat open, I can get in and out in 20 minutes! I have also gone with my husband and friends. I love the train and the small plates on it. I don't have to order 8-10 pieces of the same thing. We have eaten here more than any other place in town. Just tried the Tapanyaki grill for the first time. It was fun but I prefer the sushi train.
(4)Aaron G.
This place is awesome. Came to eat lunch and sat at the round table (more oval really) but watched a train bring food around on the cars. You just grab whatever you like as it comes around. If someone else snatches it before you do you can challenge them to a duel and the loser loses his hand...well not really but you think about it because the sushi is that good. I highly recommend the white tuna with vinegar sauce. If you come here to eat at lunch make sure you get there before 1145 because that is when lunch starts. Enjoy!
(5)Janet C.
I went there and had lunch today. I went for the sushi train as I have yet to see one in KC. Actually, I don't think I've ever seen one in my whole life. Anyways, the food was ok, some good, some are ok. One thing I wish it would be different is cut down on the sauce. It seems the chef adds Teriyaki sauce on almost everything he puts on the train. Some of them do taste better with the sauce but I think most of them shouldn't have the sauce so we get to taste the original flavor. I like my sushi with soy sauce + wasabi and ginger after each different ones. I also ordered miso soup and it was just right, but it didn't have any tofu, that was kind of a disappointment. The service was great, we had about 20-25 people there when I was there. Definitely needs to bring a friend with you to share plates, otherwise you wouldn't be able to try lots of different kinds of sushi before you get full. The price is fair compare with most of the other places I've been to in KC. The best is the sushi train, it's a fun and nice experience.
(4)Katie B.
This sushi is not going to blow your mind. Stick to the fancy rolls on the train and you will be alright. Maguro is more decent here than at most places in Kansas City. What sets this place apart is the train, of course. I also like that the chefs will make you whatever you want if whatever you want is not on the train. Random items like crab rangoon and skewers also make an appearance. I have no idea why. Beware of the folks that will grab four plates at a time. I find this to be the most frustrating part of the sushi train experience. There should be a rule or something. Great service. Nice people. Have never eaten in the actual restaurant. Yay Sakura.
(4)Kev L.
Can't believe I have yet to review this place. At the same time, I have blown countless amounts of cash splurging here. The train may be a wonderful idea to some, but if you love sushi, it is very easy to get carried away. So many choices . . . . The fish here is consistently good, but not anything I would say is stupendous. Many many rolls offered. The nigiri in consequence is often neglected. If you can catch it fresh after the sushi chef made it, b all means go for it. As one of the reviewers mentioned, this is a great place to bring a novice and introduce them to the sushi craze without spending too much cash or unnecessarily wasting food.
(4)Lisa B.
I have been going to Sakura for over 10 years and the sushi is great! Its fresh and reasonably priced! Raul is the best sushi chef there and always makes sure that Im taken care of ! I enjoy eating there whenever I can!
(4)Tonya G.
MEH-it 's hard to eat sushi when you don't know what it is, nor what it will cost.... i would say that the food overall was mediorcre.... we have friends that love the place, but I prefer a fresher approach to sushi..... won't go back unless our friends insist. ... I can make better sushi at home.
(2)Kate V.
Sure. It comes on a train. They need more signage, as a couple sitting next to us was completely baffled as to what to do and the cost of items. My drink was fine. I didn't care much for the sushi, though they do a fine job on my favorite rolls (spider, rainbow). KC just doesn't have a really good sushi place, and I accept that, but I'm still bitter every time I go have some more mediocre fish.
(3)John Y.
This is my favorite sushi spot in KC! The sushi train is great...fresh and inexpensive...most plates of 2 or 3 pieces are $2 to $3, lunch and dinner! During the busy times you can get just about anything off the train. They serve all the rolls, sashimi, calamari, teriyaki chicken, crab rangoon, edamame, mussels and more. If you go for lunch try to get there as early as possible. The train starts at 11:45 and if you get there after noon you'll probably be on a waiting list. Service is good and the owner is always there helping out.
(4)Huyen L.
Never disappointed. Yummy selection from the train.
(4)ILoveyou L.
I only sat at the train bar, and i really enjoyed it. They seemed to have a nice variety of hot and cold dishes, and with the dim sum style of plates there is sure to be something that appeals to any person. After having my fill i found that the price was well worth it as well. I definitely will return
(4)Dan D.
La, la, la, Love the Train! Only other cool set-up was once in Japan it was in boats. Not the absolute freshest but, hey we're in the Midwest. And I really enjoyed the teriyaki chicken. Best of all... It's FUN!
(4)Lyndsey M.
Let me start by saying that Sakura isn't the best sushi around. It's not even sort of the best sushi around. However, it's decent sushi that has the best delivery service in town. And I don't mean that they deliver to your home - I mean the sushi is delivered around the bar by train. Sakura is the only sushi bar in town that has a sushi train. The train method of sushi distribution is ideal for those who love sushi and for those who are novices. The newcomers can sample several different varieties of rolls and nigiri without feeling as if they must finish something that isn't to their taste. The pros get the pleasure of seeing plate after plate of delicious sushi goodness roll past, each plate tempting, but not required eating. Sushi porn, if you will. My favorite selections are the salmon salad roll, the salmon pieces (it's always fresh and just the perfect temperature - not too cold, but not warm, either), the flower shrimp (cooked shrimp on rice with a garlic mayo and eel sauce), the Las Vegas roll (smoked salmon, cream cheese and jalapeo rolled and tempura fried) and just about anything else that rides past my reaching hand. Sakura is open 7 days a week. They have a steakhouse section that is open all day (I've never tried it). For the train, lunch runs from 11:45am until 2 or so, and dinner runs from 5:30pm until 8 or so. I recommend arriving at the start of lunch or dinner, or risk having to wait until someone leaves the bar (sometimes up to an hour). There is full bar service and kids are welcome (but keep their grubby paws off the train, thankyouverymuch).
(3)Jen B.
Pretty good. Like others have said, it is Midwestern sushi, but all told it has been good. The sushi train is fun, but be prepared to wait for a seat. The staff is sometimes really scattered, but they are all working hard. At times we really didn't seem to have one server, rather 5 different people who ran by to grab a plate or we flagged them down. I give them props for always have a line and being in business for years. They must be doing something right.
(4)david r.
First trip to try the sushi here. After eating here our impression was "Kona Who?" This is our new family favorite when bringing the kids along. All three kids loved the train, and the the oldest two loved the sushi. For our three year old she loved the fried rice and chicken, although she did become a fan of the salmon.
(5)Andrea H.
I am a giant fan of Sakura's sushi train. The odd mishmash of Asian and Hispanic sushi chefs behind the bar start the train bearing plates of sushi goodness rolling around 11:30 daily. But get there at 11:10 or 11:15 if you need more than one or two seats. It's always crowded on Fridays especially. The assortment of rolls here is a wondrous thing. Ranging from delicate salmon-covered and panko-sprinkled things to butterfly-cut shrimp swimming in yellow mango sauce. There are also assorted nigiri, octopus and seaweed salads, yakitori, and dumplings on board. The sushi here is not of the highest quality, but it does just fine for rolls and other non-sashimi applications. (I fondly call it lunch grade sushi. The kind you have with a Coke instead of green tea.) I have never bothered with the teppanyaki Sakura offers for dinner, since the sushi train also rolls at dinner time. I agree with Lynn M's assessment of this place offering sushi porn. It's a good place to take sushi newcomers, who can see what they're getting and can choose things for themselves. Instead of trying to order from a menu, which can be intimidating for the non-sushi inititated.
(4)Green D.
I've been here twice; once for lunch and once for dinner. I love the Sushi Train!! It's usually carrying a decent selection: seared Ahi, Ahi nigiri, ebi, unagi, masago, some kind of whitefish, a nice assortment of maki, but also some fried stuff too (including crab rangoon). While definitely not a great sushi place (I Love Sushi--Las Vegas still has my heart and is in a superior league) it scores highly in my book for its novelty and provision of decent sushi in a sushi desert. IMO it's the best I've seen in this area (I've been to 2 other places and one is no longer in business--I'd not return to the other because it was just so-so.) They also stock sake nigori (Pearl) which makes me happy!! Pricepoints are great at $2-2.50 a plate (2pcs).
(4)Olivia T.
I said No No No to the Sakura's sushi train... I guess I'm just a spoil brat from Pacific Northwest, so when I ate Sakura's sushi about few years ago in Kansas City, I just think it's not as fresh as sushi in Portland. I love the tatami room tho and the other food were pretty good too. :)
(3)Charles B.
The best sushi in Kansas. Service is wonderful. Fresh fish is flown in daily.
(5)Jessica D.
The grill is good, but similar to just about every other Japanese stakehouse grill i've been to. Habatchi workers are fun. Sushi train is fantastic and the sushi menu is great. yum! Very fast service and good prices for the amount of food.
(4)Grant H.
Decent sushi in smaller portions. You pay by the plates you pull off the sushi train.
(3)Michael M.
Been here many times now! So far, the best sushi I've had in KC. The train is good, but they do charge by the plate. And there are 2 colors of plates, so ask about the pricing of each. One is a bit more than the other. I take my 8 and 6 year old and they love grabbing plates from the train. They are probably a tad more adventurous eaters, so if you have a picky eater this is not the place for kids. Otherwise they love it. Sakura also has the traditional Japanese grill in the back. But if you're looking for sushi, this is the place to go.
(5)Bill B.
I haven't tried the steakhouse, only the sushi train. Their selection of sushi is somewhat limited, though some of their creations are quite inventive. It all tastes pretty good and is freshly made with rice that is still warm. And the price is excellent. You probably won't be able to eat more than $15 worth.
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