Sakura Japanese Restaurant

So nice to see that Sakura has a sushi train out by us now in Olathe. Every bit as good as the 75^th street restaurant. If you love sushi, check it out. Staff is wonderful, if you don’t see anything on the train you are looking for, be sure to ask they will get it out for you.

I absolutely love this place ! The sushi train is my favorite and only reason I go (besides the sushi been delicious) the staff is very accommodation and very super friendly !! I recommend this to anyone who wants to try something different or simply have good sushi ! They also have a bar and have decent drinks and the prices are very affordable and don’t break your pocket like other over priced sushi places.

Clean. Your. Restaurant.
We won’t return until we hear that the place has been scrubbed from front to back/​top to bottom. The sushi is sent out on a train that is COVERED in dust, and just looks gross. The little toaster ovens used for various purposes behind the sushi counter are filthy and unhealthy looking. We’ve been coming to the place for years… it’s time to deep clean, y’all. I want to come more often, but unless more care is taken, we won’t be returning. And more and more loyal customers will do the same.

Been several times for table service but mostly sushi roll train! Good way to introduce others to try and sample without committing to much food or money.
Chefs are always taking special requests. We often order more to go, taking home to share.
Only suggestion is to label plates on train so we know what we liked and can order again.

This place is very close by and I have started going here often. Out of the many times I’ve went I’ve had great service. As for the food it is great, the train at the bar gives it a really cool experience. I definitely recommend this place to others.

I love this place!!! Sushi is always fresh and the train makes it a fun dining experience. Great prices too for the quantity and quality of the sushi!

A very good place to get sushi! Not the best sushi I’ve ever had but the sushi train makes up for it. Around $ 3 – 4 a plate pretty affordable. A good place for some quick sushi

Sushi is better on the train. Sakura is great sushi and a lot of fun. The lunch is fast and friendly. At supper, things are a little more cosmopolitan with drink service and better sushi, if that is possible.
They slow down after one, so come early around 1130 for items you won’t see at 1230.
It’s a great experience.

The sushi is good. The train is fun. The staff is friendly. I love how everything is in small portions on the plates so I can try each one instead of ordering a whole roll that I might not like. I like to sit by the chefs so I can grab the fresh sushi as they set it out onto the train.
My family and I got there at 8pm and by 8:20 they were already cleaning up and putting stuff away which made us feel rushed. They are advertised as being open til 9pm. That is the only reason for the 4-​star rating.

A relaxed sushi bar where you pick your Items off the train. Service was a little slow for drinks but polite. Hope to visit again.

Honestly overpriced for old fish! Don’t get the sushi train, it’s a gimmick for bad rolls and not even good sashimi… $ 30 for 10 plates of sushi, 2 pieces each = ripoff for cheap, poorly made, old fish… gross. I’m from CA and NO ONE would come back here.

Maybe not the best restaurant décor, but the sushi train offers lots of variety of sushi, reasonably priced and great people watching! The hubs and I love it! Our family loves to come here when they are visiting KC. The service is always prompt and friendly!

Very americanized menu. The sushi train is a nice gimmick but the food is not authentic Japanese cuisine.

This place is amazing for sushi. I honestly almost hesitate to write a review because it is a hidden gem and I don’t want anyone else to know about it.
Definitely go for the happy hour sushi train that starts at 5:30. Very affordable and delicious sushi and a great way to try several different kinds without getting a whole roll.
Haven’t eaten in the restaurant yet, my wife and I have only done the sushi train because it’s that good. We drive all the way from Olathe on a regular basis for this sushi. Honestly the best I’ve had in the city.
Again these «sushi purists» crack me up as I wonder if they realize they’re in Kansas!

Loved the idea of the train bringing food to you it was such a fun idea to go here for the first time. Sushi was good I really enjoyed it.

YUCK!!! This is not sushi! I was expecting so much better than this Americanized crap covered in cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sauces. Practically all of the rolls riding by were fried and looked like a heart attack waiting to happen.
The only reason I let this place have two stars is because I realized that I shouldn’t be expecting that much from a cheap train sushi joint and I was at least able to enjoy the sashimi.
I do not recommend to anyone who loves REAL sushi.

This isnt sushi, this is fried seaweed, rice and immitation crab rolls for the most part! You get the occasional sashimi (only salmon and tuna) but largely this train only has heavly fried rolls and almost everything has cream cheese. Guess it should be called midwestern sushi.
Service was also pretty bad, servers are angry and nearly impossible to get ahold of, and when you do they only seem to think all you are saying is ordering more expensive items. They should really resort to picture cards or something.

The sushi train concept is pretty fun, but it’s really only a one time visit sort of thing, because the sushi is mediocre – equivalent to that of grocery store sushi. .maybe not even as good as that. The sushi chefs use a machine that puts the sushi onto the seaweed, and the rice comes out a bit soggy. They literally drench the sushi in spicy mayonnaise or soy sauce; the sashimi for the nigiri does not appear to be cut to fit the rice; sushi sometimes sits out for a long time so it’s typically warm. Again, a fun experience, but there’s definitely sushi out there that is better than what they have to offer on the train.

Choo choo!
I have no idea what’s in this roll but I’m gonna eat it! That’s what I usually tell myself upon taking blue and green plates off the sushi train. What I like most about Sakura are the options. They are plentiful! So many times I’ve found myself, overstuffed and overzealous from ordering too many rolls because I want a variety and everything sounds too good. At Sakura, you can try just about everything without gorging yourself to death to get your money’s worth. Everything is made then and there at the time it’s plated. I’ve been a couple times and have no complaints about service either. They’re attentive without being overbearing. I even noticed the welcoming hostess bow down and greet couples by first name basis which is always a plus in my book.

We tried Sakura tonight for the first time after hearing about the «sushi train». We got there around 5:15 and there was nobody at the bar and the train was not running. At first I was worried that we would miss out though as soon as we sat down, the sushi chefs went to work and began placing selections on the train. About 20 minutes after we got there, the place started to fill up and by the time we were done, there was a wait to be seated and the bar was full! There was a 2 engine Amtrak train that ran around the large bar pulling flat cars with plates of sushi and apps. Just grab and eat!
Overall, no complaints! The sushi was very fresh since the place was busy and I was able to watch my food being made and make it’s way right to me. Lot’s of selections and even some appetizers such as calamari, crab rangoon, and fried dumplings. I was nervous since the sushi is not labeled though it was all delicious! Water and hot tea were regularly refilled which is always nice. There are blue and green plates and both are below $ 3.00. I will definitely be coming back!