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Sakura

82, Botanic Avenue, Belfast BT7 1JR, Northern Ireland
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Ranked #29 of 326 restaurants in Belfast
4.5 of 5 stars 56 Reviews
Hours:
Sun - Tue 17:00 - 23:00
Wed - Sat 17:00 - 22:30
Cuisines: Japanese
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Queen's Quarter
Description: Nestled in Belfast's bustling Botanic Avenue, Sakura Sushi restaurant brings a taste of Tokyo to the city streets of Northern Ireland. Named after Japan's national flower ��� the cherry blossom ��� this sweet and shiny sushi restaurant is split over two floors and filled with glazed walnut furniture, a feature floral wall, bright and bubbly background music and cute Japanese lanterns. On the ground floor you can sit at the sushi train and choose from a superb selection of fresh sushi and sashimi or meals such as the salt and chilli sea bass or the roasted pork with curry udon noodles, while upstairs offers a variety of flexible spaces with plush carpets and sliding doors that are perfect for private parties.
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Belfast, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW

Went for lunch mid-week and really enjoyed it. It's well priced for trying out things you would normally hesitate to order. I didn't like all the things I ate, but I sure tried them, and that's fine by me! The dragon rolls were lovely and the sushi train is great as it allows you to go at your own pace.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

I've been to Sakura more times than I can count, and have never had a disappointing experience! The staff are always very friendly and helpful, and the food is always high-quality for relatively low prices. If you're on a budget, Sakura is a great place for lunch - they offer a special deal on a starter + lunchtime main (about... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

I really love Sakura, well priced and the food is great!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

We live right around the corner from Sakura and we go there all the time. Every time we go the service is attentive and friendly and the sushi is consistently great. The sushi train lunch deal is fantastic (£2 per green plate, £1.90 per any other color plate) but the menu offerings are also very good. Lovely soups, dumplings, and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012 via mobile

Mostly we pick off the sushi train. The Shabu, one pot, dishes are good, as are the soft shelled crab and avocado rolls which we often order. Not to expensive and good value. We'll be going again, usually as a pre-theatre meal before attending the Queens film theatre which is nearby.

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We visited Sakura on Saturday 7th April for lunch, having been a few times we know that they do an offer where you pay for the colour of the plate of sushi ranging from £1.90 upwards so its good value. On this occasion I had some salt and chilli chicken wings as well as some sushi from round the sushi... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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I have eaten here a few times and I have nothing but praise for the staff, service and the food. They have made my dishes that aren't on the menu and the food that I have ordered from the menu has been superb!! If you love Japanese or Asian then you must give this place a try you will not... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

we sit at the sushi train which gets full at lunch time x can be hard to get California maki which is our favourite so often have to wait but wen it's made it's made fresh so worth waiting for. always excellent service x brilliant with our young daughter x always spotless! zen would be a better choice for a... More

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Lisburn, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

we're regulars, friendly staff, great food & at a great price, keep returning :)

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012 via mobile

Went to Sakura on friday night with a few friends. Excellent all over! We shared shredded duck, salt and chilli squid - both great. I had singapore noodles - best I've had anywhere - excelllent value at 9.50.

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