Sarku Japan
Sarku Japan
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
8 reviews
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Sarku Japan
Sarku is located inside the Newport mall on the 3rd Floor food court. They have recently updated the food area to have more seating and more modern decor. What could go wrong? Its just chicken, rice, vegetables, and teriyaki sauce. I heard other people complain about the food but the times I was here, the food was cooked fine. I usually order the chicken and shrimp teriyaki with the white rice. If you order the fried rice it's questionable because it might be the old rice your eating from the prior day. Stay with the white rice, its more fresh and a healthier choice.
The food court has gotten better with the extra seating but still is crowded with the corporate folks at lunch time. Its tough to pay for parking if you just want to lunch here. It 2 bucks for the hour which is terrible if you want to grab and go meal. This place is okay if you are craving some Japanese Teriyaki chicken and that's it.
I went to the Sushi bar. The sushi was OK. I ordered the fusion rolls. I probably should have ordered the regular rolls.
I woud give them another shot.
Sarku has two booths in the Newport Center food court. One has hot, cooked food. I didn't go there. The other is a sushi bar where they make the rolls and such right in front of you. With so many other options here that are all deep fried fat, it's nice to have a healthier alternative.
The rolls are nothing to write home about, but they are well assembled and fresh. I have no complaints at all. It's a food court. This isn't Ruth's Chris.
Not bad for mall food, the chicken teriyaki is very consistent and they give you a double portion for relatively cheap. The steamed vegetables, rice, and noodle aren't much to speak of, but it is always packed. Salty teriyaki on blanched veggies… nothing crazy fancy here.
A note to self – closed early on Sundays (or maybe all of Sunday?).
I think Yelp puts it best:
2 – stars "Meh. I've experienced better."
The food here gets the job done and you shouldn't expect more from a food court shop. The food was very "Meh" although you do get your money's worth.
It would have been better if the guy ringing us up wasn't a complete asshole either. Yes, your accent can make you hard to understand. WELCOME TO AMERICA.
The food is grilled and made right in front of you fresh. The chicken, shrimp, and beef is all delicious. They have average prices for the quality of food and amount you receive.
I really would not recommend the sushi though. It is just ok nothing that great in my opinion. I would pick Sarku Japan over any regular Chinese spot any day!
I come here a lot, woman behind the counter is frustrated because of the mass volume of people, but who can blame her, she probably gets tons of attitude day in and day out. I have always liked the quick Japanese hibachi food, even if it's not quite what you'd get in a sit-down place. Every Sarku I've eaten at has delivered and I always seek them out at malls I go to. They also have great deals and combos.
Around this time of the year, I as a blue blooded American get sentimental and patriotic. Gay marriage is legal and AHA (obamacare) works just like a dandy. But on the other side of the coin, when it comes to food America is in a race to the bottom.
At Sarku everything (including the veg) tastes like used frier grease. Dry chicken, greasy noodles and overly sweet teriyaki sauce. I've found a new low when it comes to commoditized lowest common denominator mall food. Congratulations America, it's come to this. We're #1!