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Japanese Kitchen Sakura

80/100 (186 ratings)

Dessert

Japanese

Vegetarian Friendly

Dinner

Lunch

dumpling

MFC Masa Fried Chiken

Edamame Young Soy Beans

torishio ramen 鶏塩ラーメン

Wagyu Nikomi

green tea icecream 抹茶アイスクリーム

Beef

Wagyu Nikudoufu Beef And Tofu

samurai ball takoyaki たこ焼き

Salad

Sashimi

Sit down

Japanese

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Reservations

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Delivery

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"We had such an amazing night, celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary. Was not expecting it but they had booked out the whole restaurant for just the..."

Tara Kerr

"Thank you Masa, we really enjoyed the food and the experience of dining at your restaurant. Everything tasted amazing, and we loved your concept. We..."

Hannah Kilburn

"Delicious food and the chef makes the experience even better! Such a great..."

Elizabeth Oti

"Very nice relaxed atmosphere. Our chef Masa was very good to talk to and his dishes were some of the most authentic tasting food we have had. The..."

Glen Jenkins

"Awesome little place with fantastic food. I ate so many things I don't normally eat just because they tasted so good. Going back in a couple of weeks..."

Chris Richardson

"It is true, I proved it myself, Sakura is really one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in the city. Their Omakase experience is a must-try..."

Naida Marcon

"By far the best restaurant in pukekohe. Food was to die for and the service was..."

Amy Steger

"Great food thoroughly enjoyed it!! Thank you..."

Sherily Ramsay

"Best night in ages. The food was amazing and the entertainment was great fun. Will definitely be going..."

Janine Tunmore

"Great food, awesome hospitality! Such an authentic..."

Laurette Lane

"Excellent meal with fantastic fun Chef/owner Masa. Celebrating Simons birthday and our Anniversary weekend. Kerry..."

Kerry Brackstone

"Fantastic, unique experience, relaxed setting but amazing personal service & great..."

Jane Bennett

"Magnificent food and an amazing..."

Steve Bitter

"The food was absolutely fantastic, will definitely go..."

Sarah Kayll

"We had a terrific time with Mr Masa.He is an awesome chef and the plates were amazing.A great range of what the Japanese cuisine..."

Kevin Cox

"We had a wonderful dining experience with Masa. It's not your typical restaurant, so go in with an open mind and a hungry tummy and you'll be well..."

Kelly Dalgety

"What a great dining experience! Set menu consists of very many (I lost count) small dishes beautifully presented and each with a fresh and..."

Wendy Coutts

"A group of us came here for dinner for my husbands belated birthday. What an awesome meal! Very personalized service from Masa the owner. Prepare..."

Crystal Johnson

"Came here for a group booking. The Chef was the nicest I've ever met. The food was amazing. Every course was explained. Nothing was too much trouble...."

Joe Critic

"This place is amazing! Such an awesome experience that everyone should try. The food was all delicious, especially the corn, the stuffed mushroom and..."

Monique Mckeown

"Wanted to try this place for a while and was not dissapointed. I was totally blown away by the dining experience. A set menu which was 12 dishes of..."

Philly.Dee

"Lovely restaurant. Good food, good service, good atmosphere. Hidden gem of Pukekohe. Would definitely reccomend to anyone wanting to try authentic..."

Scott McDonald

"This place is awesome! It's sat menu only and you have to book ahead as its tiny and the chef does prep based on bookings. Some of the best jap I've..."

Pamela Mansell

"Finally authentic Japanese food. Love love love! Have bought big groups of friends here twice now. Thank you Masa. We will be back again. ..."

Jess

"We tried both lunch ($18 bucks per bowl ramen) and Omakase style dinner. Everything’s just perfect. It’s a must try Japanese..."

Katherine H

"Gorgeous venue that makes you feel like you are in a classic Japanese restaurant. Open space with the kitchen in full view. The food is amazing!!!..."

Sharon W

"My first time visit to Pukekohe. I searched any asian food restaurant there and I found Sakura. It is a small family like restaurant. The owner was..."

Deer Rena Shan

"What an amazing place!! A genuine hidden gem in Pukekohe, I highly recommend everyone gives this place a shot. The team are amazing, and you made my..."

Justyne s

"This is a very weird restaurant from the location to the chef to arrangement and everything. I don't have much experience with Japanese fine dining..."

Catjohnny Esso

"Super authentic Japanese flavour which takes me back to the time when I was home staying in Osaka! The flavour and atmosphere feels like you are..."

king ymg

"Very special place, feeling like friend’s home, peaceful atmosphere. Raman is unique, different from the premade soup base, I can tell the soup is..."

yunlu zheng

"I've tried many kinds of ramen in Japan, even in Europe and Australia. But the taste of soup is the best among that I've tried in my life. Highly..."

Jay Kim

"Eating is relational. Sometimes eating is not only about food, it’s a relationship. We have built a good relationship with Chef Masa-san that we no..."

CF Sutrisno

"The chief was extremely polite and the ramen he made me was extremely delicious it was a taste of Japan and I would highly recommend this place for..."

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