Sakura Japanese Cuisine - San Ramon

We really wanted to love this restaurant. Based on the reviews, we thought we would and have a new favorite sushi restaurant to add to our others. Sadly, it didn't work out that way. The entrance to the building is awkward. The actual front door is for take out orders only. You need to enter through the side. Maybe if you called ahead, that would have been explained. We didn't know that to eat in the restaurant that we needed a reservation, the women explained from the sliver in the door she opened. She yelled out to someone inside and then allowed us in. The restaurant was empty, she sat us at a table and took our order. Our food came out quickly, and we began to eat. The crab in the roll I ordered was fishy. I had to use a napkin to put it in after I tasted it. We called her over to explain what happened, and she argued that they only use the best crab and it wasn't fishy at all. In the middle of that conversation, the man making the rolls yelled out to her to let the party at the door in. She quickly ran to the door, leaving us without resolving the issue of the fishy crab, never to return to our table (right next to the other party) she ignored us the rest of the time. It seemed the party next to us had been a long-time patron of the restaurant from their previous location. The man making the rolls was summoned to the table by the gentleman, and they reminisced about how long they had known each other. It is amazing to have that relationship. A young gentleman, very professional asked how our dinner was, we explained to him the crab was fishy and we wanted that roll removed from our bill, he apologized, left and returned with the bill removing the bad roll. We will not go back to this restaurant and, if asked, won't recommend it either. Maybe it was a combination of circumstances, we didn't call ahead, explaining that the crab was bad and the long time customer, I'm not sure, but I am sure we will never go back. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $100+ Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 3

We are sushi snobs and will travel to go here to visit Tony and Kathy for any and every special occasion, any time we can arrange a date night, or treat friends to a great new experience. Don't miss the Popcorn Edamame and the Hawaiian Pearl. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Spicy Girl and Dragon Roll, Sushi Boat w Volcano Hot Rockn Rainbow Godzilla Cali

Service was incredible. They were able to accommodate our last minute wedding party of 19 people (same day reservation notice) and the food was amazing. So grateful for an incredible wedding dinner rehearsal!

Pretty contemporary, I'd go here if you want to impress a date with aesthetics. As for the food it is a bit subpar. Could be better. Service was pleasant and nice. The fish was a bit small with lack of flavor weirdly. Bottom line, great ambiance and aesthetics, but if your date is a foodie it will leave them a bit disappointed.

They appear to want to create an exclusive atmosphere by imposing complicated reservation requirements, yet there wasn't a single guest in the restaurant during my visit. Getting into the dining area was awkward; although the restaurant was open, the door was closed, which felt very strange. We ordered four different rolls, including the Dragon Roll with their special "Red Crab," which had a fishy taste. When I inquired with the host, server, and owner about getting something else, she argued that their food was of the highest quality. I asked her to reconsider because the dish tasted off—a bit rotten, in fact. Instead of addressing my concern, she turned her back to let in another group with reservations, completely ignoring us and our needs. In short, if you're considering this place, do yourself a favor and skip it. You're likely to find a better dining experience elsewhere. Save yourself from potential disappointment and avoid Sakura Japanese Chinese Cuisine! **Service:** Dine-in **Meal type:** Dinner **Price per person:** $30–50 **Food Rating:** 2 **Service Rating:** 1 **Atmosphere Rating:** 1 **Recommended Dishes:** Spicy Girl Roll, Dragon Roll, Chicken Karaage