Sakura Norwich

Was recommended by a family member to try this place and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The service was first class and the owners and chef even took the time to come and welcome us and talk to us. Food was great, with some beautiful flavours. Will definitely be making another visit some time soon!

I decided to visit this thanks to a 5star review from sickboyedd. I was a little dubious as the last review was over 2 years ago but I was not dissapointed. The lunch menu was good value and I am going to have to find time to try it one evening soon.
There is a good choice of meat dishes, and also a good selection for vegetarians.

First of all, let me just start this review with a caveat. I’m a Japanoholic, I love manga, animé, okonomayaki, sushi, panties from vending machines and tea in a can. Ok, maybe not the panties, but everything else, especially the food.
After moving to Norwich, I more or less resigned myself to Pret Sushi, thinking that Japan had yet to find this Fine yet hard-​to-​get-​to city. I was wrong, Sakura is not only here, but is a great place to eat.
The restaurant is set out in the more informal bench seating arrangement, the focus being around the barbecue grills at the centre of each table. These are actually more Korean than Japanese, but the food is definitely Japanese! I went at lunchtime and ordered the bargain £8.00 set meal, which consisted of meat, various vegetables, rice, miso soup and green tea. I chose the pork rib meat, my girlfriend opting as a veggie for the tofu — beef style. Both came raw and we soon had them on the grill sizzling away, after first dunking them in bbq sauce. It was a simple meal, no overload of spice, but felt both healthy and tasty.
The staff were super-​friendly and efficient, keen to explain menu items and recommend things. I got a chance to practice my limited Japanese skills and the owner was really sweet about my mangling of her language: D
I really enjoyed Sakura, I want to go back and try some of the other items on the menu as I get the feeling that there are some real home cooked delights to be had.

Amazing! I went up to Norwich to stay for a few days and planned a visit to Sakura while there.
Had a great welcome, the food was simple but fresh and delicious! Fun too! You cook your own food on a griddle (I imagine it’s great on a winters day)
Orlando — you have done a great job! Everyone should try Sakura!

I love this restaurant, it is my favourite place to eat!
Set into each table is a hotplate/​grill to cook your food. You order what you want, raw, it’s delivered to your table on silver plates and you cook it exactly how you want it!
You can choose from steaks, chicken, fish and even vegetarian options. Also they have a selection to traditional Japanese dishes as sides (Miso soup and the tea pork are my current favourites!).
The staff are all lovely and are exceptionally helpful too.
It is definitely an experience that you need to try at least once!