Sakura Japanese Express
Ray Zubi · 132 Google reviewsSakura Japanese Express — solid, no-fuss japanese in Alsip. The food looks as good as it tastes. "Everything on their menu is delicious, fresh, cooked/prepared perfect each time" — Angela Peel [$$]
What 245 diners keep saying
What 245 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“I work next door to them and they always come and get food from us. I got the smoothie today for me and my coworkers and we loved it. We also loved their hibachi and rolls. Everything about the place is amazing!!”
“Excellent food, taste and service! love it, my favorite sushi bar in Chicago!”
“I received good customer service. I've ordered sushi from this restaurant and it has been consistently delicious. The parking lot is small but I've never had an issue with finding parking. The restaurant is small I have always just picked up my food or had it delivered with no issues. I recommend the volcano roll if you like your sushi fried. And if you don't want any sauces or something on your sushi just to let them know and they can accommodate.”
“Small place, good sushi, I had one of the lunch specials, the fish was fresh, miso soup was pretty good and the people nice and quiet. The mango smoothie had the right amount of sugar. I will be back.”
“Great spot! We like sushi and were surprised to find this little gem in Alsup. They have a nice large menu in terms of their signature rolls and accommodated us when we wanted them raw not fried. Good sushi and very good prices. Try them!”
“Been here a few times now and got their sushi lunch special. Decent sushi at decent price. It's a small carry out with 2 booths. Not intentionally for dine in. They're always friendly and nice. Which is why I'll keep coming back. I liked that the lunch special comes with a big container of soy sauce and miso soup. As a matter of fact, I might stop by for some sushi today 😆”
“Way too much pepper on rice, its inedible, they didn’t offered replacement- we can do less pepper next time??”
“Aunque el lugar es pequeño y no muy vistoso, la comida es buena, la verdad regresaría sin dudas. Todo me gustó”
“On 4/1/2026 i visited Sakura, i quickly found out it is a HIDDEN GEM! I had the hibachi combnation noodles and for $17.89 you get A MEAL they cooked the steak,chicken and shrimp to perfection! Full of zuccini, carrots mushrooms and seasoned& sauced perfectly. They just got themselves a lifetime customer!!!”
“This is my favorite Japanese restaurant! I always go here and they never disappoint! Definitely worth the drive! 😍”
“Top notch sushi. Walking up on it, you wouldn’t know by the store front, because there’s only a few tables inside. But I have to say this is easily some of the freshest and best sushi I’ve ever had. Unbelievably fresh and superb tasting. Highly recommend the jalapeño crab meat bites and the mango dragon roll. Can’t go wrong with the classic California roll either. This place is a hidden gem. Enjoy!”
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