Sarku Japan
“Sushi is great too, but still can't beat our preference over the chicken teriyaki!”
“Nice that this location has brown rice as the location in Paramus park mall only serves white rice.”
Sarku Japan
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
5 reviews
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I'm happy to have this place in the area, although it's certainly not high-quality Japanese food. It's fast food that doesn't make you feel like crap though, and a nice alternative nearby.
We've been happy with bento boxes or teriyaki combos (choice of protein over rice or noodles and mostly cabbage veggies). I'd stick with shrimp or chicken and skip the beef. Don't miss the veggies though (they give you the option), as the cabbage is cooked beautifully and is quite enjoyable.
Good lunch for under $10 is a rarity, so I'm happy!
3.49 stars. I rounded down.
I was surprised to see that there are free standing Sarkus, as I thought this was a mall only fast food joint. I was doubly surprised that this place opened up so close by. This Sarku is located right off of the Essex St. exit of rt. 17. Parking is a breeze, as they have their own parking lot.
I only really get one thing from Sarku. Chicken teriyaki with white rice and steamed vegetables. Its only $4.99 for a good amount of food. The quality is meh, but it tastes good every now and then.
I haven't really tried anything else from their menu, other than a soft drink, and I don't think I will. Their bento boxes are pricey. The only thing I may try are their California rolls, because other reviewers have written they aren't half bad.
This is not in any means "quality" Japanese food. It's food court at the mall Asian food. For what it is, it's fine. Cheap and fast. Good? That's up to you. I am not impressed.
The location is the building that was formerly Lamborghini of Bergen County. It's right near National Wholesale Liquidators off of Route 17.
I ordered the chicken teriyaki special it was $4.99 and it came with rice and steamed veggies. Also had the dumplings. I was hoping they would be steamed but they were pan fried and did not taste fresh.
If you're looking for fast, Asian food then this place isn't terrible. It's OK as long as you have low expectations.
Sarku is one of those places you just want to hate. It's like an Asian McDonald's but they give you vibrating things to tell you your order is ready rather than keep you waiting at the counter. I eat a lot of sushi. I eat a lot of excellent quality sushi at a lot of expensive and fru fru sushi places. Sarku is most definitely not one of them, however, and this is a rather large HOWEVER, they make the best California Rolls on the planet, bar none. The crab or faux crab as it probably is, is shredded and in perfect proportion to the avocado, rice, etc. Now I realize that this, in an of itself, does not qualify them for high sushi marks but on this one basic staple, they cannot be beat and for that, 4 Stars! Maybe one day I'll eat something else. Oh, and pass on the soy sauce and go for the spicy mayo. Yummmm.
Sarku is usually in the malls, but this one is located on its own stand alone building. They offer the usual fried options, sushi, chicken, beef, shrimp, and vegetables teriyaki with or without the extra sauce.
When I'm craving chicken teriyaki, this is my go to spot. I usually get the chicken teriyaki with extra sauce over lo mein, California sushi, fried shrimp with vegetable tempura and a salad. I know,I know, it's a lot of food so I do eat it over 2 sittings. The salad is nice and refreshing and sushi is perfect. Shrimp & vegetable tempura are good, but a bit on the heavy side, on some occasions I will remove the breading overall. Chicken with lo mein are very good but also heavy and oily but oohhh soooo good!!!
The dinning room is nice and large with plenty of seating. Food is usually ready within 5 minutes after ordering. By no means this is a bad place, but more for a quick meal, not to take a date to.