Sakura Bistro Tapas & Sake Bar

Had a great lunch with my girl here the other day big 🍣 rolls good sake and she was so excited. So also heard they're happy hour is bangin gonna try soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Loved it here and the Angry Fish roll is the go to! The staff were very nice.

I’m completely floored that this place isn’t packed, with more reviews, and 5 stars. I’ve known of Sakura for at least 7 years. Time for a review. The fish is sublime! Fresh and generous in size. Incredibly personable service. I moved away from Oakland and I have been daydreaming about coming back. Sam is behind the sushi bar. Alyssa is front of the house, and the manager Kevin is inviting and kind and I witnessed him visit every table in the restaurant in a non-obtrusive way. The restaurant sits on the second floor of small shopping center in Oakland’s Chinatown, they’ve added some Szechuan cuisine, can’t attest for those dishes, but the Sushi is FIRE. Not sure what you’re doing Oakland, Sakura Bistro is the jam.
P.S Toro is usually delivered Wednesday/Thursday;)❤️

BEST in Oakland (Chinatown)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I live just 5 blocks away and I always come here for great sushi and service. Today I ordered over the phone and had issues with a coupon. Kevin the owner honored it and made it right. Will continue to come and support this business! You rock!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sakura sushi combo and mixed tempura. Excellent portions. Great selection of creative rolls which I will go back to try. Tempura batter wasn't very crispy or flavorful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

I walked into Sakura Bistro today expecting a decent sushi experience, especially since it’s located in a prime spot in Chinatown. It was my first time here, and I even brought my coworkers because the place looked spacious and promising. Big mistake.

No one greeted us when we walked in — not a single hello or acknowledgment — except for the kind sushi chef behind the counter (the only person who seemed to care). We waited about 10 minutes just to be seated.

Allegedly the owner, lady with long black hair tied up had absolutely no smile and the worst attitude I’ve seen in a restaurant owner. If having customers makes you “too busy,” maybe running a restaurant isn’t the right job.

You’d think a business owner would at least appreciate people choosing to dine at her place — especially when there are plenty of better options nearby. Honestly, 90% of restaurants in Chinatown taste better and treat their guests with actual kindness.

To top it off, we waited over an hour (yes, 60+ minutes!) before a single dish came out. And when it finally did, it was wrong — not once, but twice.

If you value your time, money, and sanity, skip Sakura Bistro. This was one of the most disappointing dining experiences.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

best Happy hour 😁

Clean restaurant, friendly staff, quick service.

Ordered the 3-Item Bento Box lunch special. For my three options, I got Teriyaki Beef, Chicken Katsu, and a California roll. The box also came with rice, salad and miso soup.

Everything was extremely delicious. Definitely coming back when in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best place ever . BAR NONE .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stopped in the order Bento for takeout. Alisa was very welcoming and provided perfect service. We only waited for takeout but was offered seating and water.

Food was just okay. Tasted old and average quality.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Nice place/food and good prices

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Waited over 45 minutes for food to come 😫 wasn’t busy at all…. We had our toddler too who was surprisingly behaved but come onnnnnn

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The fish was so so so fresh. I'll definitely be coming back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tasty and great service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5