Sakura in Cork

19/02/2026: We found this place by luck as we’re were looking for a place for lunch. The bento caught our eye. It could be an easy place to miss as the restaurant is upstairs and not easily seen from the street. We ordered the bento lunch deal: salmon teriyaki and also ginger and beef. They were delicious and value for money at €16.90 each. The staff and chef are Malaysians so we were confident that the food would be good. Staff were friendly and each dinner gets free green tea! We also ordered the Japanese cheesecake which was just ok as i didn’t find it as fluffy and light as it should be.

23/01/2026: We went here on Monday 19th for my sons 21st birthday 🎂 it was the best meal l have had in a long time. I started with the volcano roll which was so fresh and tasted delicious. The portions were just perfect. The main dish was the spicy kimchi seafood ramen. It was a large portion and very well executed. The tastes compliment each other perfectly. The staff were extremely attentive and so helpful. They even accommodated us by holding the cake and bringing it out at the end and sang happy birthday. Will definitely be back again for the sushi rolls 😋