Reviews for Sakura Bana Restaurant in Ridgewood, NJ
The appetizers were fresh, the vegetables, in the tempura we ordered, tasted like they had harvested them in the morning. They... definitely move all of their stock out the door, and, cook with fresh ingredients. Means a lot. Also, if you prefer a dish to beslightly modified, they will work with you. If it's an expensive ingredient, they may ask for your understanding if they need tocharge an extra dollar or two, however, they are willing to help you get the dining experience you are craving, is mypoint. Had a great time, last night, with family, so, thank you! ???????????????? Read more
I would classified this as a cozy, casual, very low key restaurant with very solid sushi. If you are looking for a glitzy date... place, you probably want to go somewhere else. Been here a handful of times and will return for more. Found the specials,appetizers, and all sushi offerings to be consistent and fresh. You will want to make a reservation as this place is popular.Service has been equally consistent as the food - friendly and attentive. The bill will add up fairly quickly especially if youhave healthy appetite. NJ really has a sad roster of sushi restaurant so being even slightly above average will make anyrestaurant stand out. This is an excellent sushi restaurant and would easily find its crowd in NYC. Only minor complaints arethe sushi cuts can sometimes feel small and the rolls can sometimes be overpacked with rice. Please don't do the classiccost-cutting moves and maintain a high level and the people will continue to come. Read more
Way overpriced but good. Haven't been in a couple yrs but something was up in the kitchen because we got our meal after people... that sat down way after us. They new they messed up and offered edamame which I don't care for. Read more
The service was good. Unfortunately, the food left a lot to be desired. We ordered chirashi, rolls , and sushi special. Chirashi... was chewy and I spit out most of it. The rolls had a very thick layer of mushy rice that neither looked appetizing nor tastedwell. The sushi special was really nothing special. It was a very disappointing experience. Read more
Overall good food and selection and atmosphere is fine. We have gone to this restaurant a few times but it does not have a warm... atmosphere and that may be because they are quite busy so it's mostly an eat and go type of place which is fine for many but notus. I find that cost is a bit high and quantity is small for the cost. An 8 piece sushi meal for about $20 is, in my opinion,NYC price and would pay higher price if I thought it was outstanding but it's pretty average and you can find equivalent in thearea Read more
The food quality is great at Sakura Bana. It's a fantastic restaurant, and my only gripe is the environment at dinner time -... it's extremely cramped, to the point that the tables are jammed together and it's difficult to hold a conversation over thenoise. We had to wait to be seated despite making a reservation. But due to the great sushi and other offerings, Sakura Banacould be a 5-star experience I'd you're not bothered by the busy environment. Read more
Excellent sushi and very attentive service. Great menu choices with interesting specials. It's BYOB so it as an added bonus!!!
This is by far my favorite sushi place in Northen NJ. The fish here is incredibly fresh, the sushi is delicious and never... disappoints. There?s a reason why it?s always packed. I really want to highlight the Yellowtail Jalepeño appetizer (it?s not onthe menu but they will make it if you ask for it!) - I?ve eaten it at so many places, and the one they make here is soincredible that I ordered two of them one time I came for dinner! Must try. The service is always great and food alwaysimpeccable. Highly highly recommend! Read more