Sakura Sushi

Posted on May 23, 2012 by thecompletebook

What a treat; on my last trip to visit the folks, we went to Sakura Sushi twice – yes twice and I was only there for 10 days. Oh happy days. 🙂

Sakura Sushi have a special at the moment to celebrate their 10th anniversary. For R100.00 you can eat as much as you like excluding 3 of the plates. The prices work according to the colour of the plate, so it was easy to see what we were not allowed to eat as part of the special. Well, let me tell you, I seriously battled to make up my R100.00 worth of sushi and I am a sushi fanatic. I ate approximately R65.00 worth and was stuffed but fear not, I took my time and gobbled enough sushi to make up my quota.

As you are seated, you are given a nunu little bowl with pickled ginger and wasabi. You have another cute little bowl which you can fill with as much soy sauce as your heart desires and obviously chopsticks which I seemed not to photograph.

Then it is time to dig in! Where to start… There are so many wonderful choices whizzing past on the conveyor belt of happiness. And just when you think you have chosen the right one, another moreish option comes past.

It turned out that the black plates were all of our favourites – they all contained salmon or prawn and avo – wonder if that had something to do with it.

Here you can see why it is so difficult to make a decision – talk about being spoilt for choice.

Would you look at my skill using chopsticks. 🙂

The decor of Sakura Sushi is beautifully done with a minimalist feel, which I love.

We were wondering if there are any spelling mistakes in this magnificent wall hanging. I wonder what is says.

Some jasmine tea was a perfect ending to a truly memorable meal.

I was in no way compensated by Sakura Sushi. I merely wanted to share my experience with you, so they were kind enough to allow me to take photos.

40 thoughts on “Sakura Sushi”

Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on May 23, 2012 at 08:20 said:

Mandy, I adore Japanese food, and this looks like a fabulous restaurant. I wish I could take my boys there, but sushi trains are a dangerous option for them – Big Boy used to sit by the kitchen window and snatch up plates off the conveyor belt as they came out. We used to feed him a sandwich before we went, just to try and keep the costs down. An all you can eat for a fixed price would probably go broke serving my kids! 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on May 23, 2012 at 10:26 said:
  
  You would definitely love this place Celi! I would be willing to share my portion with Big Boy so no sandwich required before arriving. 😉 Have a super day. 🙂
  
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ChgoJohn on May 23, 2012 at 08:36 said:

This is my kind of restaurant, Mandy! Everything is so tantalizing! I’m sure you had a wonderful dinner and am glad to see that you made it back there for a 2nd meal. Why not? It was your anniversary, after all. 🙂

Happy belated anniversary!

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- thecompletecookbook on May 23, 2012 at 10:28 said:
  
  Hi John. It was the restaurants anniversary but I do like they way you think – sushi for mine and Pete’s anniversary is a stellar idea! Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Sous Chef on May 23, 2012 at 08:50 said:

I love the way it looks but I can’t eat it, I’ve tried and it just doesn’t ‘do it’ for me.

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- thecompletecookbook on May 23, 2012 at 10:29 said:
  
  Fear not Sue, I certainly make up for it on your behalf. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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rsmacaalay on May 23, 2012 at 09:01 said:

I love sushi and I should not eat in sushi trains like that otherwise I would have to pay a lot as I wont stop until I drop.

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- thecompletecookbook on May 23, 2012 at 10:30 said:
  
  I am sure I could happily survive on sushi Raymund! Have a lovely day. 🙂
  
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Choc Chip Uru on May 23, 2012 at 10:00 said:

How exciting my friend – sushi restaurants are the best 😀
Thanks for sharing such a delish experience!

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru

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- thecompletecookbook on May 23, 2012 at 10:35 said:
  
  Glad you enjoyed it! Hmm, feeling like sushi again! Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Tandy on May 23, 2012 at 12:16 said:

I could also go there weekly, it looks that great 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on May 23, 2012 at 14:32 said:
  
  It really is worth a visit Tandy. I should have asked if they have a branch in Cape Town. Have a lovely afternoon. 🙂
  
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Chica Andaluza on May 23, 2012 at 13:54 said:

Wonderful, wonderful! Am very jealous as I have to make my own sushi here so only get to eat a couple of variations at a time. Must catch up on my sushi eating next time I am in London! Sounds like you had a marvellous (and well deserved) time there 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on May 23, 2012 at 14:33 said:
  
  Right, that it – next time I have sushi I will be enjoying every bite just for you! Have a lovely day. 🙂
  
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Tesney Ap on May 23, 2012 at 14:26 said:

I am never a fan of sushi but the pictures made my mouth water 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on May 23, 2012 at 14:33 said:
  
  I’m pleased my photos made your mouth water Tes. Have a lovely day. 🙂
  
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pinkpolkadotfood on May 23, 2012 at 16:53 said:

That is very affordable, but unfortunately I am not a big Sushi fan. I will eat it, but will not go out of my way to get it and will defintely rather order something else.

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- thecompletecookbook on May 23, 2012 at 17:15 said:
  
  I did not even think to look at the menu Pink! They have loads else on offer – my greedy little sushi mind was very focused on those little plates… Have a super evening. 🙂
  
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Karista on May 23, 2012 at 17:24 said:

Fabulous post Mandy! I love sushi and fortunately we have an abundance living here in Seattle. And you are quite the skillful chopstick user! I on the other hand need to practice. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on May 23, 2012 at 17:47 said:
  
  Needing to practice using chopsticks is a perfect excuse to go for sushi Karista! Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Sarah on May 23, 2012 at 18:38 said:

Oh. My. Goodness! If I was hungry before, I’m starving now! I love these photos, brilliant! It would be so wonderful if we had a place like this, I’d be there a lot. What a fun, fabulous post Mandy 🙂 Thanks for posting!

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- thecompletecookbook on May 24, 2012 at 10:08 said:
  
  Thanks Sarah. Glad you enjoyed the post. Sushi is frightfully addictive! Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Promenade Claire on May 23, 2012 at 21:34 said:

I can see why it was all so delicious and that you had TWO memorable meals! Great sushi is hard to find, but oh boy when you do, get stuck in!

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- thecompletecookbook on May 24, 2012 at 10:10 said:
  
  It is probably a good thing I don’t live near this magnificent sushi Bar Claire! I would be there all too often. Have a lovely day. 🙂
  
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ceciliag on May 23, 2012 at 22:24 said:

What a treat, well two treats.. sushi is divine and it is filling, i am glad that you soldiered on and did not let the side down!! what a pretty place too.. c

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- thecompletecookbook on May 24, 2012 at 10:18 said:
  
  I want to go back again and again and again… you get the idea. Have a super day Celi. 🙂
  
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bitsandbreadcrumbs on May 24, 2012 at 00:25 said:

What beautiful sushi…I want to dive into that first picture chopsticks flying! I can see why it was your favorite. What a wonderful deal and a lovely way to celebrate time with family as well as the restaurant’s 10th anniversary!

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- thecompletecookbook on May 24, 2012 at 10:19 said:
  
  I am salivating just thinking about it Betsy! Have a great day. 🙂
  
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My Inner Chick on May 24, 2012 at 01:04 said:

~~~~Ooooo, Mandy,
Heaven. Such Lush Heaven.
This place looks magical. I love the square sushi. I love it ALL.
Did you sit on the floor? Did you have wine? Good conversation? Xxx

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- thecompletecookbook on May 24, 2012 at 10:22 said:
  
  Hi Kim. We sat at the counter right in front of the conveyor belt watching the sushi being made. Not sure my folks would get down on the ground… hee hee. Well maybe down but then getting back up might be a problem. 😀 We didn’t opt for saki as it is horribly overpriced at the restaurant – not a bad thing as I am not particularly fond of it so was happy with a G&T. Conversation with my darling Pete and fantastic folks is always good and happy. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
  
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Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on May 24, 2012 at 01:38 said:

What a treat indeed! Great photos!

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- thecompletecookbook on May 24, 2012 at 10:22 said:
  
  A treat I could enjoy far too often Greg. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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hotlyspiced on May 24, 2012 at 05:14 said:

What a great looking place and that is such a long sushi train. I love the look of the food – very pretty and fresh looking xx

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- thecompletecookbook on May 24, 2012 at 10:23 said:
  
  Super fresh Charlie! We watched with taste buds at the ready for when the new plates were placed onto the conveyor belt of happiness. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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Kristy on May 24, 2012 at 14:57 said:

I would have gone at least twice too. I have a serious sushi addiction!

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- thecompletecookbook on May 24, 2012 at 16:14 said:
  
  I salivate at the mere thought of sushi Kristy! Have an awesome day. 🙂
  
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Bluejellybeans on May 24, 2012 at 20:27 said:

Yummy!! I love sushi 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on May 25, 2012 at 10:13 said:
  
  It is very moreish Giovanna. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Nami | Just One Cookbook on May 25, 2012 at 20:15 said:

You have a nice chopstick skills Mandy! I haven’t been to this kind of sushi restaurant for a while (how do you call the rotating sushi dish thing in English? We call it Kaiten Sushi but I don’t think Americans call it so…). As a kid I enjoyed “picking” my favorite dish from those restaurants but as growing up I went for more quality stuff in regular sushi restaurant. I should really take my kids to this kind of restaurant for fun! Chinese and Japanese share some characters and I can read some of the decorations (they are all Chinese). 福 means good luck in Chinese and this restaurant use a lot of it in. Also the red is a lucky color in Chinese culture. 🙂 As I get older I like the floor seating WITH the hole under the table (like this restaurant) so I can put the legs inside… I can’t sit too long any more while bending knees! 😉

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- thecompletecookbook on May 26, 2012 at 09:35 said:
  
  Hi Nami. I am thrilled that you were able to read some of the decorations – I love that there is a symbol for good luck! I am not sure if there is an English word for the rotating sushi bar, will see if I can find anything out. I too love the idea of the table with the hole in the floor – much more comfortable. Have a super weekend. 🙂
  
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