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Food - Sakura Yakiniku, East Molesey, Surrey

Sakura Yakiniku

4.7 (478)
£25 and under
Japanese
13-14 Hampton Court Parade, East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9HB

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Sakura Yakiniku

4.7
£25 and under
Japanese
East Molesey

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Sakura Yakiniku is proud to be the first Japanese restaurant that provides an authentic smokeless barbecue restaurant by Hampton Court, Surrey, just a short walk from the historic Hampton Court Palace.

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The most unique feature of YAKINIKU is that the meat will come to you RAW! You get to grill it all by yourself. We have a selection of traditional and complementary dishes to suit all including imported Japanese top grade WAGYU beef, British premium steak beef, chicken, pork, seafood, and a selection of vegetables, with our special home-made sauce.

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We only want the best, so our grills are imported all the way from Japan. The best part of this is that with their unique cutting-edge technology alongside the down draft vent system, the smoke is sucked under the table and away from our guests so the grill is smokeless. This minimises the smokiness associated with similar grills allowing you to enjoy your dining experience at Sakura Yakiniku.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:30–23:00 Sun 12:30–21:30 Lunch Fri 12:30–14:30 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:30–22:30 Fri 17:30–23:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Sakura Yakiniku.

4.7

4.7
(478)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Surrey

    Healthy

  • Surrey

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sakura Yakiniku offers an "excellent experience" with a unique mix of yakiniku and sushi, praised for its "amazing Japanese BBQ spot." The restaurant provides "lovely attentive staff" and "delicious food," creating a "great experience" with the novelty of table grilling. Perfect for celebrations, it's a "highly recommend" venue.
478 Reviews
  1. Rosemarie

    West Sussex4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience to take granddaughters for birthday treat.

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  2. Peter

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great mix of yakiniku and sushi dishes, unique in the area, great find!

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  3. sophia

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    really lovely place, always a pleasure to come here!

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  4. Victoria

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow.. what an experience.. highly recommend. Is pricey but at the same time was worth it

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  5. Gus

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely attentive staff. Delicious food. Great experience. Highly recommend.

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  6. Simon

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked this place after having spent the day at Hampton Court Palace. Perfect venue as it is a 5-10 min walk from the palace and a 1 minute walk from the station. Very friendly greeting, great and very knowledgeable waiter, quick service and good food. Definitely recommend

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  7. Simon

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fantastic meal with my family. Staff for brilliant the food was excellent…. Looking forward to coming there again soon.

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  8. Dan

    Surrey3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic evening, service was great , food choices and quality of food was amazing. Everyone loved cooking their own on the bbq !

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  9. Wendy

    Surrey2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved this restaurant. We booked a table with built in grill and ordered the Wagyu Set (one between 3 females) plus crab sushi and gyozas. Loved the decor and the noise level was just right. Had the best aperol spritzer ever. Loved the novelty of cooking the meat at our table. I didnt think I was going to be full, but we felt stuffed by the end. The crab sushi was amazing. I would definitely come again.

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  10. Sam Gold

    London20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is very nice. The service is good. We always enjoy our meals there.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Barbecue, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:30–23:00 Sun 12:30–21:30 Lunch Fri 12:30–14:30 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:30–22:30 Fri 17:30–23:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout

FAQs

Portions tend to be generous, reviewers say the yakiniku set portions are easily enough for two and many groups report leaving comfortably full after their meal.

Sakura Yakiniku is a lovely choice on Sundays, guests describe relaxed, enjoyable Sunday visits after visiting Hampton Court Palace; Thursday evenings are also frequently noted as quieter.

Yes, Sakura Yakiniku is often chosen for special evenings: guests celebrate anniversaries and Valentine's visits here, and reviewers praise the pleasant ambience and staff who make evenings feel special.

Sakura Yakiniku feels warm and intimate, centred on the smokeless, interactive yakiniku grills at your table where you cook your own meat. Screens between tables and cosy lighting create a comfortable setting that can be vibrant with groups or quietly relaxed on slower visits.

Sakura Yakiniku often has a lively, vibrant atmosphere during peak visits with plenty of groups and celebrations, while Sunday afternoons (example at ~15:00) and some Thursday evenings have been described as quieter, more relaxed times to visit.

Yes, Sakura Yakiniku is family‑friendly: many families visit, children enjoy cooking on the tabletop grills, and staff are attentive (often helping with birthdays and treats).

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Sakura Yakiniku

4.7
£25 and under
Japanese
East Molesey

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
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