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Sakura

Restaurant Japanese restaurant Sushi restaurant Asian restaurant

Traditional & modern Japanese teriyaki, tempura, udon, ramen & full sushi menu with lively decor. People often mention sushi, experience,


Address

574 Lighthouse Ave, Monterey, CA 93940

Website

www.sakurasushi.com

Contact

(831) 373-1767

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (269 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Monday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Tuesday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Thursday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Friday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 5 to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Brieana H. 2 years ago on Google
    I've lived in this area my whole life and for some reason have never been to this gem of a restaurant- probably because lighthouse is the worst street in the world to park but honestly after this dinner I'm willing to fight for it. Ordered two of the special sushi and sashimi combo and a sashimi dinner set and all I can say is WOW!!! Fish was melt in your mouth fresh. I didn't ask what the specific fishes were but I'm pretty sure it was maguro and white tuna plus the most delicious salmon belly I've ever tasted. Dinner set is more than enough for one person, comes with a salad and delicious miso soup with udon noodles. I wanted a FEAST when I ordered and I certainly got one for an excellent price. The owners are very sweet and I hope to actually eat inside the restaurant one of these days but I'm very thankful for such beautiful take out. It felt very special , can't wait to go back 💓
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chloe C. 2 years ago on Google
    Proper Japanese food! This place is owned by the most welcoming owner we've ever met. Sashimi was fresh and delicious - they definitely take pride in the food they're serving. If you're after some quality real Japanese food, this is your place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 bartellj 2 years ago on Google
    The sushi boats are actual floating boats! It was fun to have dinner served to us on a floating boat. Fun place but a little run down. Sushi was decent and service was a bit slow otherwise did hit the spot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chrystal B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great little cozy restaurant. Sushi is very good. No reservations accepted and he will close if he gets too backed up with orders. The couple seems to have hired a waitress and they all work as fast as they can, but they still need another itamae. You might wait 1-1.5 hours for your food if you come when it is busy. The phone also rang and rang with no one answering it. Overall nice experience (we went before it got busy). It felt very authentic and reminded me of Japan.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fabian G. 10 months ago on Google
    It's a very calm and quiet place to eat. The food was phenomenal and the service was outstanding. They are also one of the few locations that were even open late. Definitely come here and enjoy the food I highly recommend it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Francine W. 2 years ago on Google
    I'm so glad I stopped by this place! It was late on a Sunday night ~9PM and this was the only sushi place open. The service was a little bit slow but the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. The sushi chef was so kind and welcoming and talked to us for a minute when he served us our rolls. I believe I ordered the Sakura Deluxe and the Sukura Special #4 roll and both were fresh and had big chunks of fish. I could tell they made the spicy tuna in house and it tasted amazing with just the right amount of spice. The tempura sauce was warm when they served it and the miso soup was not too salty. Overall very good experience and food!

  • 4/5 Debbie C. 2 years ago on Google
    Liked the experience. Run by an older couple, the food was at their pace. The entrance looks a bit neglected, and the interior needs cleaning. Walls too. The potstickers were very soft wrapping but delicious gingery pork inside. The tempura had a very thick coating that was not crisp. The combinations have value. My chicken teriyaki tasted like fish though. Everyone else at the table enjoyed their grilled salted mackerel, tuna roll, spicy tuna roll, and California roll were tasty.

  • 5/5 Lawerence H. 2 years ago on Google
    AMAZING experience first time. The owners are so welcoming it felt like being home with my family. Amazing food, and affordable for the area. Fresh sushi and great options to try from. Definitely will be back for more. Great thanks to Jaido and Kozu (I hope I’m not butchering their names too much)

  • 5/5 Anoush 2 years ago on Google
    Very delicious mom and pop-run sushi restaurant. Our new favorite go-to sushi restaurant! Keep in mind they've been there a while a need more help but we're very glad we went there. <3

  • 5/5 FOESAD 5. 1 year ago on Google
    This was the first place I ever tried sushi. My mother brought me here & Kazu made my first sushi experience wonderful & unforgetable. That was like 30 years ago. I returned to the area recently with my partner & went to see if this place was still here. Not only is it still here, but Kazu was here making food & socializing, making this place the best sushi spot ever! Thank you Kazu for making sushi a multigenerationally positive experienxe.

  • 5/5 David W. 1 year ago on Google
    Kazu is a legendary sushi chef with over 30 years of experience on the Monterey Peninsula. He is a local treasure for sure!!

  • 1/5 Samuel H. 1 year ago on Google
    I will not be returning. Very poor service, sloppy presentation, the soup tasted old, fish was not fresh (tasted fishy), tuna was dyed a bright red. I watched a server deliver food to a table while chewing a mouthful of food. I love sushi, this was a disappointing meal.

  • 3/5 Agent K S. 5 months ago on Google
    Average sushi fair price. Don't recommend taking a date here. Not really a romantic setting with all the boxes taking up half of the seating area. Small intimate setting. Definitely a local joint.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout

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