I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Wake Sakura in Gardena! It’s located on the second floor of the Tokyo Central market, which is a cool experience in itself. The restaurant has a sleek, modern, and clean atmosphere that feels very authentic. You order everything on a tablet at your booth, and the plates are delivered directly to you on a high-speed conveyor belt, which is both efficient and fun to watch. But the star of the show was, without a doubt, the Tuna Lovers plate. If you are a fan of tuna, this is a must-order. The quality was exceptional, especially for a conveyor belt-style restaurant. It featured a beautiful variety of cuts, from lean, clean-tasting akami to the rich, melt-in-your-mouth fatty toro. Every single piece was incredibly fresh, had a great texture, and was served on perfectly seasoned rice. The quality of the fish here is a clear step above other conveyor belt spots. I was thoroughly impressed and will definitely be back. Highly recommended for any sushi fan, but especially if you love high-quality tuna!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reeran Kim
Excellent sushi. Nigiri combo plates are a good value. Highly recommend!
This first location is way better Quality is better Quantity is better
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
B A
It’s a fantastic deal. You’ll love it. Just try it out and I’m sure u will enjoy it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda H
Not crazy about ordering on the phone or on a tablet, but the quality of the food makes up for that. The fish is fresh and sliced professionally, the rice is of excellent quality, and the wasabi is awesome. Pay attention to the crisp quality of their seaweed, that is rare to find at other sushi restaurants. The staff is very attentive and friendly. They need to add wine to their menu. Highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
bob c
It was pretty standard for a conveyor belt sushi place. I’d say the quality is way better than kura. Sushi were fresh. Wait time wasn’t too bad, went around noon on a Saturday. Totally would come back again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Eric Wu
Why is 18% tip the lowest option on the machine for a conveyor belt sushi restaurant? Pay your employees better, and eliminate tips like a real Japanese Restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Alan B
My wife's cousin been hyping this place up to us so finally we had the time to try it out and here we are. It's on the 2nd floor of Tokyo central so there's ample amount of parking. If you don't feel like walking up the stairs, there's an elevator on the side FYI.
We got here around Saturday afternoon and was seated right away. It wasn't that packed when we arrived. The first thing I noticed was the lack of AC. It was borderline hot and I can't enjoy my food when I'm sweating.
We ordered the steam egg - I thought it was ok but highly recommended by our cousin, the wagyu sushi thought was ok, the beef was a bit tougher then expected, the sashimi was paper thin and served luke warm and my wife loved the mackerel sushi. She said it tasted fresh,
Overall: if my wife wants to come back to try again, I'd come with her. But it's def not a place I'd recommend. Service was good and the belt that serves the sushi was entertaining.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Yong Hoon Choi
A modified version of Kura Sushi! Better sushi and sashimi but no ramen/udon
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Sam Hosein
This conveyor belt sushi restaurant is AMAZING!
Located inside the supermarket on the upper level. There's plenty of free self parking.
We were quickly seated by the friendly staff.
You can use the tablet to place your order. The menu has lots of yummy options. Prices are reasonable especially for the quality.
food is great! great prices, ended up being $45 for my mom and I in total for a little lunch that filled us up. we could have had more but needed to get home
first time ever having wagyu from anywhere! I love how I can tell that the beef has been grilled and charred, even though it wasn’t so warm! it had a wonderful slightly smoky taste
i will admit the kiosk had a little glitch and sent me the wrong roll? i clicked on the spicy tuna roll and Negi at the same time but removed the negi, and that one came to me anyway when i wanted the spicy tuna.
sort of wish there was a bowl of rice available as a palate cleanser since lots of these dishes were new to me. the drinks do get free refills as far as im concerned!
we came around 4 pm on a Tuesday, and there was zero wait. seems the wait is more on the crowded days so don’t be scared by social media!
interior can be spiced up a bit, very clean and white. would be helped a lot by plants. the tablet feels a bit outdated and slow, and can’t scroll so need to use arrow buttons. much easier to order from the qr code on the little receipt they give you when you come in
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Joseph Solomon
The sushi from Tokyo central is just as good. A lot of fun tho!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tess
It's a revolving sushi bar and the conveyor belt that brings your food is fast in ordering via their QR code. The service is good and the ambiance is quiet and relaxing. The food is delicious 😋. My favorite is their wagyu sushi 🍣 beef it melts in your mouth. All of their sushi's are so fresh and taste super good. Even their scallops, uni - sea urchin egg sushi, ebi shrimp, mackerel, yellow tail, shrimp tempura, their cream soup like a white jello is also good. It has shrimp, edimame, and mushrooms. The dessert is yuzu cheesecake with vanilla ice cream. It's worth coming here all the time and you can shop downstairs at their Tokyo Central shopping store. Very convenient. As if this this restaurant is NOT inside a grocery store for it's classiness. Highly recommended 👌 👍 👏 💯 🙌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
regis kwong
First time dining at Waka Sakura after visiting Tokyo Central Supermarket in Gardena. The restaurant is tucked away on the 2nd floor in the back, and we quickly realized why it’s so popular — we waited about 39 minutes for a table.
The place is bright, clean, and has a fun modern vibe. Ordering is done on iPads and the food comes out on a conveyor belt, which makes it both efficient and entertaining. Service was friendly throughout.
The sushi and hand rolls were excellent — super fresh fish and great presentation. The Chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) was a standout for me: smooth, comforting, and not something you find at too many restaurants anymore. The scallop sushi was another favorite — sweet, tender, and very fresh.
We were too full for dessert this time, but the options looked amazing, so that’s definitely on our list for next visit. Can’t wait to come back!
I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Wake Sakura in Gardena! It’s located on the second floor of the Tokyo Central market, which is a cool experience in itself. The restaurant has a sleek, modern, and clean atmosphere that feels very authentic.
You order everything on a tablet at your booth, and the plates are delivered directly to you on a high-speed conveyor belt, which is both efficient and fun to watch.
But the star of the show was, without a doubt, the Tuna Lovers plate. If you are a fan of tuna, this is a must-order. The quality was exceptional, especially for a conveyor belt-style restaurant. It featured a beautiful variety of cuts, from lean, clean-tasting akami to the rich, melt-in-your-mouth fatty toro. Every single piece was incredibly fresh, had a great texture, and was served on perfectly seasoned rice.
The quality of the fish here is a clear step above other conveyor belt spots. I was thoroughly impressed and will definitely be back. Highly recommended for any sushi fan, but especially if you love high-quality tuna!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent sushi. Nigiri combo plates are a good value. Highly recommend!
Excellent sushi
Excellent servers
Excellent overall
Compared to the newly opened one in Irvine
This first location is way better
Quality is better
Quantity is better
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s a fantastic deal. You’ll love it. Just try it out and I’m sure u will enjoy it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not crazy about ordering on the phone or on a tablet, but the quality of the food makes up for that. The fish is fresh and sliced professionally, the rice is of excellent quality, and the wasabi is awesome. Pay attention to the crisp quality of their seaweed, that is rare to find at other sushi restaurants. The staff is very attentive and friendly. They need to add wine to their menu. Highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was pretty standard for a conveyor belt sushi place. I’d say the quality is way better than kura. Sushi were fresh. Wait time wasn’t too bad, went around noon on a Saturday. Totally would come back again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Why is 18% tip the lowest option on the machine for a conveyor belt sushi restaurant? Pay your employees better, and eliminate tips like a real Japanese Restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
My wife's cousin been hyping this place up to us so finally we had the time to try it out and here we are. It's on the 2nd floor of Tokyo central so there's ample amount of parking. If you don't feel like walking up the stairs, there's an elevator on the side FYI.
We got here around Saturday afternoon and was seated right away. It wasn't that packed when we arrived. The first thing I noticed was the lack of AC. It was borderline hot and I can't enjoy my food when I'm sweating.
We ordered the steam egg - I thought it was ok but highly recommended by our cousin, the wagyu sushi thought was ok, the beef was a bit tougher then expected, the sashimi was paper thin and served luke warm and my wife loved the mackerel sushi. She said it tasted fresh,
Overall: if my wife wants to come back to try again, I'd come with her. But it's def not a place I'd recommend. Service was good and the belt that serves the sushi was entertaining.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
A modified version of Kura Sushi! Better sushi and sashimi but no ramen/udon
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
This conveyor belt sushi restaurant is AMAZING!
Located inside the supermarket on the upper level. There's plenty of free self parking.
We were quickly seated by the friendly staff.
You can use the tablet to place your order. The menu has lots of yummy options. Prices are reasonable especially for the quality.
Strongly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious food and relaxed atmosphere...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
food is great! great prices, ended up being $45 for my mom and I in total for a little lunch that filled us up. we could have had more but needed to get home
first time ever having wagyu from anywhere! I love how I can tell that the beef has been grilled and charred, even though it wasn’t so warm! it had a wonderful slightly smoky taste
i will admit the kiosk had a little glitch and sent me the wrong roll? i clicked on the spicy tuna roll and Negi at the same time but removed the negi, and that one came to me anyway when i wanted the spicy tuna.
sort of wish there was a bowl of rice available as a palate cleanser since lots of these dishes were new to me. the drinks do get free refills as far as im concerned!
we came around 4 pm on a Tuesday, and there was zero wait. seems the wait is more on the crowded days so don’t be scared by social media!
interior can be spiced up a bit, very clean and white. would be helped a lot by plants. the tablet feels a bit outdated and slow, and can’t scroll so need to use arrow buttons. much easier to order from the qr code on the little receipt they give you when you come in
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
The sushi from Tokyo central is just as good. A lot of fun tho!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
It's a revolving sushi bar and the conveyor belt that brings your food is fast in ordering via their QR code. The service is good and the ambiance is quiet and relaxing. The food is delicious 😋. My favorite is their wagyu sushi 🍣 beef it melts in your mouth. All of their sushi's are so fresh and taste super good. Even their scallops, uni - sea urchin egg sushi, ebi shrimp, mackerel, yellow tail, shrimp tempura, their cream soup like a white jello is also good. It has shrimp, edimame, and mushrooms. The dessert is yuzu cheesecake with vanilla ice cream. It's worth coming here all the time and you can shop downstairs at their Tokyo Central shopping store. Very convenient. As if this this restaurant is NOT inside a grocery store for it's classiness. Highly recommended 👌 👍 👏 💯 🙌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time dining at Waka Sakura after visiting Tokyo Central Supermarket in Gardena. The restaurant is tucked away on the 2nd floor in the back, and we quickly realized why it’s so popular — we waited about 39 minutes for a table.
The place is bright, clean, and has a fun modern vibe. Ordering is done on iPads and the food comes out on a conveyor belt, which makes it both efficient and entertaining. Service was friendly throughout.
The sushi and hand rolls were excellent — super fresh fish and great presentation. The Chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) was a standout for me: smooth, comforting, and not something you find at too many restaurants anymore. The scallop sushi was another favorite — sweet, tender, and very fresh.
We were too full for dessert this time, but the options looked amazing, so that’s definitely on our list for next visit. Can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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