11/26/08

Sakura's is the best! jholmes doesn't know what he's talking about!

by PureEvill11

Sakura's is a great place to eat. It's been around a while so no wonder it's not in the most tip-top shape. It is not dirty though, the grill's are cleaned after each preparation. They bring out the food fresh for each preparation. There is a system to the meal. Orders are taken, drinks are served and food is prepared. The uncommonly needy diner may find it aggrevating that there are no waitstaff hovering over you but the casual diner would feel very comfortable with the service. I have never had an empty glass or needed anything further than what is prepared for the meal. As for the soup, it is very Miso, that's all Miso is, broth and mushrooms. Salad? Well you shouldn't expect a salad to be exquisite in an oriental setting. Although I have had a side salad there with ranch and it was normal. Always order the chicken and beef and it's great with the yum yum sauce and all. Sure they hire the local young folks of Tacoma to do the cooking but I would rather have them cooking for me and making a living than running amuck in the streets. At least they are contributing to society in a positive way. I will go back to Sakura's and I would recommend it to any friends or familoy that enjoy that style of cuisine. Perhaps the price was too much for jholmes, as it's not cheap eating, you get what you pay for though and I think you get a lot at Sakura's, I never go away hungry that's for sure!

08/30/08

Bad idea

by jlholmes

So, yesterday I took my family to the Sakura Steakhouse in Tacoma, Washington.

From the moment I walked into the restaurant I was disappointed. The appearance was dingy if not a little dirty. The rear of the main floor had stacked tables and baby chairs pushed in the corner along with, what appeared to be old decorations of some sort.

The Tappan grill/table was not in its best appearance as well as the surrounding area appearance of a greasy kitchen.

Although the waitress was nice, she was not the most attentive person and her service was less than acceptable.

Soup and salad were dropped off at the table. The salad was the worst I have had in a long while. The soup was nothing more than broth with a few pieces of raw mushroom. I would not call it Miso. The rice that accompanied the meal was awful. It seemed like boiled rice with a mixed vegetable package added in for coloring. The rice was mushy and bland.

The cook was pitiful. A young kid with a metal stud in his lower lip. His performance was weak and sloppy. He over cooked most of the food and added far too much butter and sauce while cooking. From the start of pouring the sauces (sloppy) to cleaning the grill (messy) he literally ruined the experience.

The only enjoyment came when we left the restaurant and laughed about the place.

I know that these comments may appear to be harsh, but they are accurate and true.

11/21/07

What a wait for food!

by ashkev4ever

I should begin by saying that Sakura is one of my favorite restaurants in Tacoma. But I have recently been changing my mind after considering the service. My husband and I would decide that we would like to go for dinner, so being responsible we would call and try to schedule an appointment. For the last six times they have said the first available time for a reservation is 10:30 at night. Im sorry but who wants to eat dinner at that time at night. The last time we decided not to call and to take our chances and they made us wait in the lobby for over an hour. Be prepared to wait if you dont make a reservation, because they dont care that you are there to spend money.

• Pros: good food
• Cons: service and loud atmosphere