The highly anticipated opening of Sakura Japanese Steak House in Camden County marks a significant culinary addition to the local scene. This popular Japanese restaurant chain, known for its extensive menu, recently debuted in Somerdale, taking over the former 814 South Pub space. With a focus on sushi, hibachi, teppanyaki noodles, and teriyaki dishes, Sakura offers a diverse dining experience. The restaurant boasts a fully remodeled interior, featuring an open dining room and a central sushi kitchen and prep area. The menu showcases a range of options, including seaweed salad, shumai soup and miso soup, tataki tuna, sushi, savory teriyaki, and sizzling hibachi dishes. Noodle lovers can indulge in vegetable teppanyaki or shrimp or chicken teppanyaki. Hibachi or teriyaki meals come with Japanese fried rice and a vegetable, offering choices of chicken, steak, scallops, shrimp, or tofu. The dessert menu features mochi rice cake, ice cream, and bomba cake. Customers can conveniently order online for takeout or delivery. Sakura's opening hours are 11 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. on Sunday. Beyond New Jersey, Sakura has locations in Maryland, Virginia, and California. However, the restaurant's popularity and extensive menu have sparked debates about its appeal to a wider audience. Some argue that the menu is too extensive, while others believe it caters to a variety of tastes. This controversy invites discussion and invites readers to share their thoughts in the comments. The Advance Local Express Desk, utilizing AI tools for content production, presents this article, which is reviewed and edited by staff. Advance Local is the parent company of AL.com, Cleveland.com, lehighvalleylive.com, and more.
