Sakura Japanese Steakhouse

I finally had the chance to try the hibachi. I was not all that impressed. The fried rice was a bit mushy and really salty. The yum yum sauce was really sweet. Pretty The scallops were not fully cooked.

Probably my favorite hibachi place. Lots to choose from on the menu. Great atmosphere. Awesome service. And they give you a BOTTLE of that delicious pink yum yum sauce. The fried veggies are also VERY good.

This was my second time coming here the food was very good and they put on a nice show for you if you sit at the hibachi grill. My sister told them it was my birthday so at the end of the meal they played happy birthday on the speakers and the waitress brought out fried ice cream with a candle in it for free it was a nice touch. We will definitely be back.

Service was excellent and food even better! We had sushi plate & hibachi, & will do the same again next time. Highly recommend!

Lots of fun for groups.
Sakura is a very interesting place. From the menu, it is clear that it is a Japanese + Chinese restaurant, and the location reflects that. The outside and the inside of the restaurant look like a typical Chinese palace style joint yet the name and the inclusion of a sushi bar and Teppanyaki tables indicates things are not as they seem. The Teppan griddles are referred to as Hibachi (typically open grate grill) at the restaurant.
The food the I had was not bad, and they serve you a ridiculous amount. It is not going to blow you away and it might be overly sweet or overly saucy. From what I tried the ‘hibachi’ combo was perhaps the best, and again, the quantity was enough for two people. The sushi roll I tried was not too bad. The rice was not perfect, but the fish seemed fresh. The gyoza were definitely disappointing. Deep fried instead of the advertised Japanese pan-​fried style and not very juicy, and the sauce was not quite right.
I do think, however, that you should come to Sakura not strictly for the food, but for the flair. The Teppan chefs here are legit. Fancy spatula spins, egg juggling, perfectly aimed food throws, and even sake squirting straight into your mouth at a distance. Everyone was having a really fun time.
Great for families or large groups looking for a more fun and rowdy meal.

Slow service. Food is over cooked and the water tastes funny.
Took 7 minutes to get drinks and another 3 to order. Water tastes really funky.
Rice is overcooked and looks fake. The chicken is crusty like over cooked…

From an Asian familiar with both authentic Chinese/​Japanese and quality Chinese-​American foods: this place is really nothing special.
I got the Teppenyaki Dinner with NY Strip, which came with salad and soup. The soup was fine, but the salad came with so much dressing that it was barely palatable. It only contained iceberg lettuce with a few other greens, making it very insubstantial.
The dinner itself arrived with a side of stir fried vegetables, fried rice, and the hibachi steak. The fried rice tasted like generic Chinese-​American fried rice, but had the unappealing texture of Rice-​A-​Roni. The sauce on the vegetables was outrageously salty, and the steak was just average. The portions were massive, but I ate only a small portion, declining a box for the rest since it was already hurting my stomach as I sat there.
The service was curt, and somewhat slow. I cannot judge this against the area’s offerings, as I am only here on business, but I cannot in good faith recommend this to anyone.

Have got take out several times and also been there for lunch. Food is excellent. Sushi is very good. Décor is nice on the inside and service was good. Would recommend.

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Brought a party of 6; sat at a hibachi table. From 5:45 until 8 the place was truly packed. For awhile nearly 10 (yes…) people were waiting on tables. Hibichi event areas very popular. Gyoza again fine; the shrimp and lobster hibachi prep event fun, and the food turned out well. A large sushi role (shrimp) enjoyed by another couple was excellent. Again, a nice moment. Don’t forget to ring the gong on the way out. Keith was our waiter and he did a stellar job balancing so many people.
Hibachi area can get rather loud (but that is part of the ambience). For quiet, try to old bank vault (now a small banquet room).
The place did warm up by about 6:30 — so again, we will be back. A nice gem in downtown Monaca.
wifi hot spot available as well.
f8 and be there
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One visit only. This place is across the street from the fire station in downtown Monaca, and in building that used to be a bank. Seating in the «vault» for parties should be fun. Clean, spacious, tastefully decorated, adequate staff.
Food was excellent. Gyoza much better than most places in the region. Sushi was crisp and fresh. (Many places have rather dated sushi — you can tell by the feel on the tongue).
Service was amazing, much much better than the place we went to last week in Wexford. Manager came over to speak with us and we had a nice conversation. So many places are trying to run without adequate staffing that it affects the perception of everything. No so here.
Place now open 2 months and doing okay. Take out is possible. Large Japanese and Chinese menu available at the check in site. Wait station layout is very good indeed. Backroom sounds are simply non-​existent in the front of the house. Sapporo large beer … is. large. Wine was $ 4 per glass — most places are pushing $ 6 per glass now.
The hibachi performances for the families (with kids) was just a lot of fun. The staff went out of their way to entertain.
We will be back, and I am adding them to my «on the way home take out» venue.
Note I did my UG degree (and some other things) in Japan. I know the food a bit, and it is rare I find a place that is doing more than pretending. We like this place.
f8 and be there.

Been here a couple times and the food has always been excellent. I have gotten the sushi deluxe both times and it’s always fresh. Reasonable prices as well as friendly staff. I agree with the other reviewer that the place is cold. That’s my only nitpick!

The food was wonderful, our waitress doted on us and our chef was entertaining, quirky, and did a wonderful job. It’s a bit chilly so bring a sweater:) By the end of the meal there was no room for dessert, so I got the fried cheese cake to go. Always have enough leftovers for a full lunch meal the next day.

Have been here three times now. The service, food, and menu choices are excellent. The portions are huge for leftovers. Glad to see the old bank finally has new life as an awesome place to eat! Hope it stays for a long time to come. Highly recommend.

I’ve been here twice since it has opened, once on a busy Saturday evening and once on a slow Sunday afternoon. Both times I was pleased with the service, the food, the entertainment and the portions. I highly recommend it and hope that it stays around! I have only had the hibachi but would like to try their other dishes.