Sakura Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar is a Japanese restaurant in Franklin serving sushi, sashimi, hibachi-style entrées, teriyaki dishes and other Japanese favorites. Located on Carolina Mountain Drive, Sakura offers a comfortable sit-down dining experience for lunch and dinner, with options for both sushi enthusiasts and guests who prefer cooked dishes.
The sushi bar features traditional and specialty sushi rolls, nigiri and sashimi, with selections including California rolls, spicy tuna rolls, Philadelphia rolls, shrimp tempura rolls and the restaurant’s signature Sakura Roll. Guests can choose individual rolls, sushi and sashimi combinations, or larger assortments to share. Vegetarian sushi options include cucumber, avocado and sweet potato rolls.
Beyond sushi, Sakura serves hibachi-style grilled chicken, steak, shrimp, salmon, scallops and vegetables, along with teriyaki entrées and combination plates. The menu also includes Japanese appetizers such as gyoza dumplings, shrimp and vegetable tempura, edamame, miso soup and salads with ginger dressing.
Lunch specials offer additional choices, including sushi roll combinations, sushi and sashimi lunches, hibachi selections and teriyaki dishes. The restaurant also offers takeout and online ordering for guests who prefer to enjoy their meal elsewhere.
With a varied menu of sushi, sashimi, Japanese grilled dishes, seafood, steak, chicken and vegetarian selections, Sakura is an option for Japanese dining, sushi lunches, family meals, casual dinners or takeout in Franklin.
