The owner/chef, Alfredo, was literally the highlight of our experience. Not only was every single sushi dish DELICIOUS and beautifully presented (with hand made sauce art with each roll) but the service was unmatched. You could tell that each roll was hand made with love and care. Alfredo even went so far as to make us hand squeezed fresh lemonade without even asking. If you haven’t been to this place, bring your friends and BYOB- this is THE SPOT!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sean Meyer
Amazing food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren Bacon
A little hidden gem! Delicious sushi and fantastic customer service. Would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lou Lou
Not sure why there are two names for this location maybe new owners? Heard about this place and walked by it many times so had to try it. The owner was super kind and greeted us on entry and had some recommendations as well as let us know it’s BOYB. The menu was a little tricky to read he said it didn’t print well but it has plenty of options for sushi and some soups and entrees too. I chose the sweet potato sushi to go and he make it in good time. It was a bit warm in the restaurant and it had a very strong fish smell. The sushi itself was also quite warm I’ve never had sushi with warm rice before it’s always been cold or room temperature. The flavor was ok and I didn’t get sick after so it was all good. Overall I can’t say I recommend this place for sushi but the owner was quite nice!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Music Cat Station
Fuji volcano and sexychic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Giovanni Bue
The owner is very kind, hard working, and professional. The sushi here was 10/10 and service was amazing. This is a hidden gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daliana Cabello
I really enjoyed the place and the food was delicious. If I could give the service a 6 star or more, I would do it! The service was so great, nice, good recommendations, very kind. They make you feel that you are the favorite guest! also, you can personalize everything you it can be perfect for your preferences. Totally recommend this great place 🙌🏻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taylor Martin
Sakura is the truly the best sushi in this little Bucktown / Logan Square area. My partner and I have dined in many times over the 4 years we’ve lived in the area (it’s BYOB!); busyness in the restaurant is always variable which means sometimes we have Chef Alfredo as our personal sushi chef! The restaurant is small and charming and Alfredo is attentive and kind as the server and main chef. The food is always fresh and delicious. Highly recommend anyone checks out Sakura and Chef Alfredo - you won’t be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gg Rose
The food was really terrible, bad service, ive been waiting my order 30 minutes, the employees are rude. Definitely not coming back!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lucas Williams
I am not much of a reviewer, but i had to take a moment out of my day to drop a 5* for Sakura. I have diner there many times, but in my last visit I noticed a security type company in the parking lot. I feel much safer dining there, considering the climate of the City of Chicago. The guys appeared to be well dressed, attentive, and really keeping things clean and safe. Huge kudos to the staff and owners of Sakura for making sure the customers feel safe AND having a killer menu. Customer For Life !!!!!!!
Looks deceive My boyfriend and I decided we wanted to have a fun night and get sushi since we hadn’t had it in a while. We searched for a modest joint within walking distance of Logan square. This popped up as an option, so we headed there.
Upon entering the place, things seemed very unassuming. A couple of booths, some of which are unavailable because they are used for take out. Dim lighting, old paper menus, and notably empty. We hesitantly sat by down wondering what we had run into. We ordered edamame and thought about leaving once we had finished the appetizer.
As we were searching for a new place to go to the owner noticed and came up to us and said “hey I know when you see a place like this and it’s empty, you don’t usually think the stuff is good. But trust me, give us a chance and you won’t be disappointed”.
We took him at his word. I order the chirashi which comes with miso soup and my bf order a couple of roles and a deep fried soft shell crab app.
One sip of the miso soup and I realized this place was different. I’d never had such rich, flavorful miso soup ever. Even at much “fancier” and most established places. My bf loved his soft shell crab (his first time ever having it) which came with a lovely soy dipping sauce.
Then our mains came and we were stunned not only at the apparent freshness of the ingredients but the beautiful display which I’ve attached in the images here. The flavor of the fish and rolls were delicate, flavorful, and unique. We happily devoured and savored the whole meal.
The owner came back. “How was it?” “Oh you were so right”. It was hands down some of the best sushi I’ve had in Chicago. The owner is even more generous. As a thank you for taking a chance on the place he gave us some free mochi.
He also told us that this establishment has been around for over 15 years and I’m not surprised. Looks can be deceiving but the service and the food speaks for itself here.
My boyfriend and I left with our heart very full. Feeling like we had found a little corner of Chicago that was so special it has to be shared with the world.
Looking for a chill evening with fantastic food, please please please check out Sakura Sushi Bar. I can’t wait to go again
Alexis Serreyn
My boyfriend and I had a really nice date night here. The presentation of the food is wonderful, but it is the quality of the sushi itself and the cozy atmosphere that will make us want to go back again soon. Highly recommend!
Saji Fernandes
lovely cozy spot, so attentive and the sushi was made with so much care
Ashley Soto
I really liked how cozy this place is, dining area is small and dim, perfect for our dinner date. The host/server was very friendly and honest; disclaimed that ramen dishes would take longer as it’s cooked from scratch. Highly recommend the veggie rolls here!
Simones Mcowski
Hidden gem for sure. What can I say to not repeat the others? Sticks to the hand. Ready for sushi? 3, 2, 1...Start eating like a crazy 😁
The owner/chef, Alfredo, was literally the highlight of our experience. Not only was every single sushi dish DELICIOUS and beautifully presented (with hand made sauce art with each roll) but the service was unmatched. You could tell that each roll was hand made with love and care. Alfredo even went so far as to make us hand squeezed fresh lemonade without even asking. If you haven’t been to this place, bring your friends and BYOB- this is THE SPOT!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A little hidden gem! Delicious sushi and fantastic customer service. Would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not sure why there are two names for this location maybe new owners? Heard about this place and walked by it many times so had to try it. The owner was super kind and greeted us on entry and had some recommendations as well as let us know it’s BOYB. The menu was a little tricky to read he said it didn’t print well but it has plenty of options for sushi and some soups and entrees too. I chose the sweet potato sushi to go and he make it in good time. It was a bit warm in the restaurant and it had a very strong fish smell. The sushi itself was also quite warm I’ve never had sushi with warm rice before it’s always been cold or room temperature. The flavor was ok and I didn’t get sick after so it was all good. Overall I can’t say I recommend this place for sushi but the owner was quite nice!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Fuji volcano and sexychic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The owner is very kind, hard working, and professional. The sushi here was 10/10 and service was amazing. This is a hidden gem!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I really enjoyed the place and the food was delicious. If I could give the service a 6 star or more, I would do it! The service was so great, nice, good recommendations, very kind. They make you feel that you are the favorite guest! also, you can personalize everything you it can be perfect for your preferences. Totally recommend this great place 🙌🏻
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sakura is the truly the best sushi in this little Bucktown / Logan Square area. My partner and I have dined in many times over the 4 years we’ve lived in the area (it’s BYOB!); busyness in the restaurant is always variable which means sometimes we have Chef Alfredo as our personal sushi chef! The restaurant is small and charming and Alfredo is attentive and kind as the server and main chef. The food is always fresh and delicious. Highly recommend anyone checks out Sakura and Chef Alfredo - you won’t be disappointed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was really terrible, bad service, ive been waiting my order 30 minutes, the employees are rude. Definitely not coming back!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I am not much of a reviewer, but i had to take a moment out of my day to drop a 5* for Sakura. I have diner there many times, but in my last visit I noticed a security type company in the parking lot. I feel much safer dining there, considering the climate of the City of Chicago. The guys appeared to be well dressed, attentive, and really keeping things clean and safe. Huge kudos to the staff and owners of Sakura for making sure the customers feel safe AND having a killer menu. Customer For Life !!!!!!!
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Looks deceive
My boyfriend and I decided we wanted to have a fun night and get sushi since we hadn’t had it in a while. We searched for a modest joint within walking distance of Logan square. This popped up as an option, so we headed there.
Upon entering the place, things seemed very unassuming. A couple of booths, some of which are unavailable because they are used for take out. Dim lighting, old paper menus, and notably empty. We hesitantly sat by down wondering what we had run into. We ordered edamame and thought about leaving once we had finished the appetizer.
As we were searching for a new place to go to the owner noticed and came up to us and said “hey I know when you see a place like this and it’s empty, you don’t usually think the stuff is good. But trust me, give us a chance and you won’t be disappointed”.
We took him at his word. I order the chirashi which comes with miso soup and my bf order a couple of roles and a deep fried soft shell crab app.
One sip of the miso soup and I realized this place was different. I’d never had such rich, flavorful miso soup ever. Even at much “fancier” and most established places. My bf loved his soft shell crab (his first time ever having it) which came with a lovely soy dipping sauce.
Then our mains came and we were stunned not only at the apparent freshness of the ingredients but the beautiful display which I’ve attached in the images here. The flavor of the fish and rolls were delicate, flavorful, and unique. We happily devoured and savored the whole meal.
The owner came back. “How was it?” “Oh you were so right”. It was hands down some of the best sushi I’ve had in Chicago. The owner is even more generous. As a thank you for taking a chance on the place he gave us some free mochi.
He also told us that this establishment has been around for over 15 years and I’m not surprised. Looks can be deceiving but the service and the food speaks for itself here.
My boyfriend and I left with our heart very full. Feeling like we had found a little corner of Chicago that was so special it has to be shared with the world.
Looking for a chill evening with fantastic food, please please please check out Sakura Sushi Bar. I can’t wait to go again
My boyfriend and I had a really nice date night here. The presentation of the food is wonderful, but it is the quality of the sushi itself and the cozy atmosphere that will make us want to go back again soon. Highly recommend!
lovely cozy spot, so attentive and the sushi was made with so much care
I really liked how cozy this place is, dining area is small and dim, perfect for our dinner date. The host/server was very friendly and honest; disclaimed that ramen dishes would take longer as it’s cooked from scratch. Highly recommend the veggie rolls here!
Hidden gem for sure.
What can I say to not repeat the others?
Sticks to the hand. Ready for sushi? 3, 2, 1...Start eating like a crazy 😁
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