Sakura Restaurant & Sushi Bar
(651) 224-0185
350 St Peter St Ste 195
St Paul,
MN
55102
44.9448
-93.0951
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Core
What People Are Saying About Sakura Restaurant & Sushi Bar
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In Short
Owner Miyoko Omori greets guests at the door of her highly praised sushi restaurant. The pretheater crowd packs the small sushi bar and two-story dining room on weekend nights. The lower level features elegant Japanese decor and offers modern seating, plus traditional tatami mats, while the upstairs loft is simpler, with basic decor and a few tables. Exquisitely prepared Japanese dishes focus on light, crispy tempura, tender broiled beef teriyaki and nigiri and rolls.
User Reviews
HockeyBabe1234
February 17, 2009
All I have to say is AMAZING and YUMMY. I could eat here everyday of my life if I could !!!!!!!!!!!
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duckapoo
February 07, 2009
Sakura is by far my favorite sushi restaurant in the Twin Cities area, and I have been to quite a few. Compared to others, the food is just as great if not better but more affordable. Since it is in St. Paul (hence, more low-key), it is almost never too busy to accommodate walk-ins (I've only made reservations once) and the food is very authentic, offering not only great sushi and sashimi plates but also bento boxes, shabu shabu, tempura, yose nabe, and other Japanese dishes. And the service, contrary to what some reviewers have said, has always been superb. Highly, highly recommended to all my friends.
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KassyJo
January 08, 2009
I love Japanese food, especially sushi. I've eaten at several sushi places in the Twin Cities, and I think Sakura is one of the best. The fish always tastes fresh and is prepared very well. They also have a great selection of sushi at pretty reasonable prices. (For sushi!) The parking is easy if you take their advice and park in the Lawson ramp and they also validate your parking afterwards; so it's free! The only reason I did not give them 5 stars is that sometimes the service feels a little impersonal (especially when they're busy). But they've always been friendly and for the most part, I've always received my food fast. I recommend the Adam Hall roll (eel roll with salmon and yellowtail) and also, their Sakura Sushi Entree is great. And if you want a real treat, order their Toro (fatty tuna) - it is SO good and SO worth it! :)
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Save Money:
Entrees can be pricey--order a bento box to sample a few dishes, plus soup and rice, for less than $20.
Know Before You Go:
With Ordway and the Xcel Center nearby, Sakura is a popular pre-show choice. Just allow plenty of time for dinner--this isn't an in-and-out sort of place.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Theater District Dining, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
