Sakura Palm

72-355 CA-111 Suite A, Palm Desert - 92260
68 reviews
Japanese
(760) 346-6688

I ordered the curry chicken Katsu. It seemed to take quite a long time to make and I was the only one in the entire place.1. The chicken. It was dark meat and not very thick. Almost loose pieces of chicken. Not bad tasting but just little scraps and the panko breading didn't stick very well to it. (2 stars)2. Curry. I like the curry sauce to be thick. This was not. Flavor was ok but I hate when they add so many vegetables that there isn't much room for the sauce. (1 star)3. The rice. It was sticky. Not sure if it was old or it was sushi rice. Or both. But it was not fresh. Not horrible but teetering edible. (1 star)4. Time to service. Very slow. (1 star)5. Service. I did not expect that I would have to fetch my food from the counter as the cook waved at me like I was working for him. Most of these other problems I already mentioned may have been overlooked but after the long wait and the cook or server lady couldn't even be bothered (with not a single other customer in the store) to take my food out to me. And what do you know, you are asked to pretip. If you know me, you know that I hate pretip places. I have not found a single pretip place that has given even decent service, let alone TIPPED service. I honestly thought this place would be the exception. It looks like a husband and wife struggling to keep this place above water but they don't seem to really want to work for it. I actually gave a higher tip because I was hoping this would break my observation that any pretip gives bad service and instead, I get a long wait and the cook snapping his fingers at me to get my meal that I paid for and tipped for. Why couldn't the server take it out? (0 stars)5. Value. Overall I was not satisfied for the price. I also ordered a mini can of imported soda from Japan. I did not think I would be paying imported prices. A half a can is 5 bucks and I hate how they don't put the price on it. 25 bucks for scraps of chicken with poorly made curry and zero service. (1 star)This business isn't for everyone.

Great rice bowls! This family owned restaurant has both stellar customer service and delicious comfort food. They have a large selection of sake and Japanese snacks. This place reminds me of my time in Japan years ago. I will be coming back again!

It was good and the order is accurate. This place is small with a glowing sign and it's a decent fast food sushi joint. It has two to three workers and the space is big since they close near 8:30 pm.

Went to the restaurant to try them out. It was just one cook and a lady working and there where no customers. Today is 2/18/2022. The Mask mandate was lefted on the 15. I am vaccinated with a booster. I advise them I am and had proof. The refused service unless I wear a mask. I will not be back to this place. Mask are for people that are not Vaccinated

Not sure how this place has a 4.7... Soggy, flavorless teriyaki meat (tried both chicken and beef) Served edamame semi-frozen....sushi roll was average on a good day...don't bother.

Delicious food. Got the teriyaki shrimp and beef, guava drink, and some drinks from the small shop

First time here. Good service, friendly and fast. Had ramen, unagi bowl fried tofu and green tea boba. Ramen was good. Not the best as it is fastfood style but soothing enough. Unagi bowl is ok. Tofu was great. If you love tofu, you have to try this. If you don't eat spicy at all, let them know. They put some pepper flake on top. Boba was amazing. Not too sweet. You can smell green tea aroma. Boba is perfect.

OMG so cute! The food was so good. I really love all the cute snacks from japan, the boba is also very good, I’m pretty sure it’s dog friendly

This place is super adorable the food is amazing and decently priced they have alot of different options and it's very tasty everything is fresh and you can taste the quality. Strongly recommend.

Short way of describing this place is an awesome fast food sushi restaurant with a great number of selections to chose from ? They have it all from teriyaki bowls, sushi rolls and many options in Thai tea; basically, a mini Thai Tea bar ? Let’s not forget about their mini Japanese snack shop with Japanese can drinks, chips and Japanese candy, this place have it all ? It’s incredible for those who enjoy the Japanese culture. Bring that anime-fan friend; they’ll go crazy in this place ??