Sakura Japanese Restaurant

The customer service as a Celiac patient was EXCELLENT!!! The staff was so accommodating and so friendly yet so professional at the same time! We had the sushi and I'm kind of a sushi snob, had to say it is some of the BEST SUSHI EVER! Went back for a business dinner at the hibachi tables and the waitress said she wanted to make my dinner in the kitchen to keep me safe, as I was the only one at a table for 6 who was GF. The scallops, veggies and rice were all delicious made with GF sauce! I was so impressed. The staff makes it an EVENT to eat at the hibachi tables with an awesome show, filled with humor and interaction! Had a great experience every time we go here. Highly recommend to a Celiac or non celiac!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for soy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering

Had habachi only, has gluten free option.Cooked in the back not at the table grill. Staff were very aware and accommodating. Tasted great.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

There is no gluten free menu but the staff are very accommodating, they have gluten free soy sauce for the sushi or hibachi. If you get an entree that comes with soup and salad they have a miso soup they give specifically for GF people. The food is great and the portions generous!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I am so happy they offer gf here! I was terrified to try a gf meal where gluten soy sauce exists. However, we’ve eaten here numerous times since then and I’ve been fine every time. Sometimes the quality of the meat (a lot of cartilage on chicken/steak) is lacking, but overall in love! They offer online ordering where you can pick gluten free and then another section you can chose an allergy. The lady lake location I’ve not been to and does not offer those online options.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

They get it. And they have gluten free soy sauce for sushi upon request. Also fresh sushi and delicious every time Ive been.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

very knowledgeable, no specific menu, but they work well with you. I have eaten there once, I will be back

Very well trained staff. A lot of the menu can be made gluten free. They dont have a specific gluten free menu, but all I ate, the hibachi filet and scallops dinner and plenty of fried rice to go with it, was so delicious. They have gluten free soy sauce ready for you when you enter the restaurant. By far one of the tastiest gluten free places in the Villages!

Celiac friendly?

Yes