The restaurant was really cute and clean. The food however was extremely bland. It wasn't good or bad it was just tasteless.The steak was very soft and pleasant in texture but again it had no flavor or seasoning.The sushi and sake were average.The biggest thing though was the calamari. I don't know what was delivered but it wasn't calamari. I'm pretty sure it was just regular fish sticks.All things considered it was over priced for what was delivered.
Food is very good! I really liked the California rolls and their clear soup is very flavorful. Everyone in my party really enjoyed it and thought their food was excellent!Vegetarian options: Vegetable hibachi
Sakura was the spot for one of my now wife’s first dates almost 20 years ago. We used to frequent Sakura but bought a home on a different side of town and it’s has been probably 10-11 years since we had eaten here until tonight. We now live closer and decided to go eat at a place where our life together began and boy were we pleased with what we found. The place had been remodeled very nicely but the family owned feels brought back all the memories for my wife and I. Portions were great and the prices were reasonably matched to the portions which were still plenty. The food was without a doubt delicious and better than the other hibachi places in town. Give this local gem a try and you won’t regret it. We will be back and much more frequently ?
Definitely a good go to Hibachi place in Jacksonville. Right off San Jose next to an ABC and Flower shop the five of us had 5:30pm reservations. We all arrived and were seated with our drink orders taken while we awaited three additional guests to arrive to fill the table. As you know your food is cooked in front of you and a really good chef puts on a good show which our guy did. I ordered Meso Soup, Salad with Ginger Dressing, Fried Rice, Noodles, vegetables, shrimp and scallops. Bill got the same except steak rare with shrimp... outstanding and 5 ⭐. Other guests ordered chicken, lobster etc and again fantastic 5 star. There is so much food that all of us took to-go bags home. The Coy Pond outside is a delight so please make sure you bring quarters for the fish food. Again, not a single negative and can assure you we will return. I also suggest making reservations as we did on Father's day.
Very nice Hibachi spot. Tables aren't over packed as others in the same setting. The experience was great as far as the cook down to the server. Didn't have to find him for a refill of beverages and he stayed on top of coming to check if we needed anything. The appetizers came out quicker than expected because we visited around 6pm and it was a nice crowd. Usually you have a problem with portions at Hibachi restaurants but not here we all took home to go plates. I would recommend this establishment to anyone visiting the Jacksonville area. The Koi pond was awesome!
Very nice hibachi restaurant!Best sushi in town!The food is amazing!Great atmosphere & super friendly environment!Highly recommended & Will be back with Family & Friends ?
This Japanese restaurant is the best one in Jacksonville. The Hibachi experience is amazing and delicious, the rolls are from heaven. Excellent service and great environment 10/10.
Instead of going to a packed house, we took a chance on the Mandarin staple. We were very pleased. The food was excellent, albeit less portions than other plaes, but also was not as expensive either. Our entertainment was average, normal, run of the mill fare. Nothing new here. The location is easy to get into and out of and the tables hold 8 rather than 12 or 13 making your experience a little more quaint, closer to other tables and louder. Overall, a very pleasant experience that we will return to.
Went for a friends birthday. We were seated and placed orders quickly but waited over an hr before someone came to cook the food. Food was great everything tasted amazing. And even had fish food to feed all the fish in the pond. The kids really enjoyed that part. Will definitely go back.
Sat on the side with the sushi bar tables. Bad food. Cold, poorly cooked, and tough. Vegetables were under seasoned. We had to send the food back to have it heated up, but when they brought it back, it was still cold. Pretty sure it was leftover food or food that had been sitting around for awhile. There’s a zero percent chance it was freshly cooked. Manager said if you want guaranteed hot food you have to sit at one of the hibachi tables cause “sometimes things happen on the other side.” Gross. Also tried to charge us for some food we never got.