Sakura Sushi

Went around 5 on a Friday and sat at the sushi bar. Service was outstanding sushi chef was very friendly and our server made great suggestions. I would recommend this place to everyone and I will definitely go again and again! Best place to get sushi in eastlake/​Oldsmar
The super crunchy roll and the fried salmon bagel roll were delicious!

I absolutely love this place! This by far the best place for sushi in Palm Harbor!!!

I have traveled the world eating sushi at different locations from Okinawa to Oahu to NYC and this is definitely one of the best places I have ever had sushi in my life the food is always fresh. The creations that the sushi chef makes are not only pieces of art but they taste amazing and I could easily eat $ 200 worth of sushi in one dinner and have done at this restaurant many of times… It doesn’t matter where you are in the world if you have a taste for top-​notch phenomenal sushi you must stop by and visit his family owned and ran gem. If you get a chance to look in the kitchen it is cleaner than many operating rooms I have been in. This is been a long time staple in the area for the best sushi around and there’s a reason why it’s the best.

At 6:30 on a Tuesday night, it wasn’t very crowded. My favorite seats, at the bar in front of the chef, were available. The chef was very friendly and didn’t mind answering a few question and making a few dietary modifications for us. The service was pretty fast, even with a single server, as there wasn’t much of a crowd yet. Drinks came quickly and we were attended to perfectly.
We selected a few rolls, with the help of the chef on his house specialties. I was impressed with his speed and efficiency. I was not as impressed with the accuracy of his cuts. The portions were uneven and the end pieces were fairly loose and almost too large to eat in one bite. The taste and presentation was spot-​on and the fish was fresh tasting. As we were at the bar and sharing the rolls, I appreciated the rolls came out in intervals instead of all at once, so we never felt crowded at the smaller dining area.
I will definitely return.

This place is GREAT! I have only been there for takeout, but every time I walk in I get greeted with the biggest smiles. They are so kind and welcoming, that they are the only local place were I will have sushi.
The quality of the sushi is EXCELLENT! I’m fond of their soft-​shell crab roll, and have never ever been disappointed. If you are anywhere near East Lake, give them a try. You will not be disappointed!

They have great customer service
I eat here most everyday
The fish is really fresh
Their curry it was amazing
Family owned & operated

My husband and I visited here for the first time tonight & it was excellent. We had the salmon sashimi (so fresh & buttery), miso soup, seaweed salad, the XXX roll, & the No Drama roll. Everything was delicious, fresh, fantastic! I’ve had sushi all over the U.S., including when I lived in Los Angeles, and I can’t say I’ve had better than Sakura Sushi. Plus, the owner & staff were super nice.

This is a hidden jewel you must try! The chef/​owner is a master of his craft and a wonderful host. Ask him to prepare «his» favorite for you … to die for!

Love this hidden gem! It’s a quiet little spot where the rolls are done right and customer service is on point. You really cannot go wrong with of their rolls. It’s nice to find a spot that isn’t trying too hard. They just get it right.

I believe in second chances so that’s why I went back here. This visit confirmed it for me that the last time I went was not a fluke and now it’s officially off my list of places to go for sushi.
Browsing the menu, everything sounded great but when I got my order the execution was off. Every roll was falling apart when I went to pick it up. The nigiri was one big ball of rice with fish placed on top. I can’t even judge the flavors of the rolls because they were all poorly executed.
I’ll just stick to my standard sushi places from now on.

Best sushi I have ever had! The Evan roll and dynamite really stood out. Also, the super crunchy roll was delicious with the smoked salmon on top. The service was top notch. Our waitress was very kind and friendly.

Sakura Sushi has been around for over 15 years with the original owners and that alone says a lot! Highly recommend sitting at the sushi bar if possible to take in the full experience! Amazing sushi! Exceptional staff! Great ambiance! All around total package!

We had a group of 3 — no problem getting seated at 6:30 on a Wednesday night (about half full). Excellent food all around — Spicy Seaweed salad, dumplings & two type of Sushi (which, of course, I can not remember the name of). Service was a little slow but otherwise quite good

Not only the sushi is AMAZING! People are also SUPER NICE and GENEROUS!!! Remember when you go to the restaurant, sit at the bar, and talk to Bill！he is very funny. I really like the scallop sashimi in this restaurant

Best Sushi I have ever had. We ordered 6 rolls off of the House Specials Menu. All were different and delicious. I highly recommend this as the place to go for a great meal.

Truly some of the best sushi I’ve ever had. The freshest fish imaginable! And the family owners are so nice and friendly. Not a single item we have disliked… their spicy tuna is awesome because it’s not mayo-​based. My favorite specialty roll is the TMNT, but they are all good!!!

The best sushi ever. The owner is there almost everyday, which is a good thing, the rice for the sushi is always made well, the fish is always fresh, and the staff is extremely polite. I recommend this place to those who would like to have the best sushi in town.

We have been looking for a good sushi place in Tampa for over 2 years now. WE FINALLY FOUND IT! The sushi quality is great — for me, it’s all about the rice; the consistency (holds together but melts in your mouth) and balance (sweetness and vinegar) are just perfect. One of the few truly authentic Japanese places around. Highly recommend!

Cream cheese roll get in my belly! Seriously, get the cream cheese roll. It’s basically crème cheese rolled up in rice and nori with a drizzle of sauce on top, but it was so good that I placed a second order. Simple, but delicious.
We basically ordered all vegetarian options, not because we are vegetarians, but I always feel safer when trying a sushi restaurant for the first time to stick with non fish. However, on the next trip I will be trying the other rolls. We ordered the Vegetable Tempura Roll, Sweet Potato Roll (delish), California Roll and the Cream Cheese Roll (give me 5 orders, please!). Everything was good.
The service was great — fast and friendly — and the presentation of the rolls was on point! Price was pretty reasonable. The only critique I could possibly give it was that I was expecting a little more ambiance, which it seemed to be lacking. Not decorated like other sushi restaurants I have been to.
Overall, this is a great little joint and I would highly recommend it to anyone in the Palm Harbor area.

Run by such sweet, sweet people! Bill and Fran are so nice and catering to your every need– they really get to know their customers, and they’re so humble. The food is always AMAZING– you can’t go wrong with anything from here. The egg rolls are amazing, the sushi is so delicious! the husband is the sushi chef– everything is always fresh and perfect. Great for lunch!