Sakura

Sakura

744 reviews from Google & TripAdvisor → Trust 95/100, Pulse 86/100. See latest review trend for Sakura in Doha.

Guests love the exceptional staff and food quality, but some found certain dishes to be lacking in flavor.

"Celebrated my birthday at Sakura Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar and it was such a lovely experience. …" — Google reviewer, 5/5

"Excellent experience, professional staff, and the food was one of the best we’ve ever had and certainly the best Japanese cuisine we have tasted." — Google reviewer, 5/5

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Address: Salwa Road

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Price range: $$

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Google: 4.5/5 (183 reviews)

TripAdvisor: 4.8/5 (561 reviews)

FAQ

Where is Sakura located?

Sakura is located in Doha.

What is Sakura's Trust Rating based on?

Sakura has a Trust Rating of 95/100 and a Current Pulse of 86/100. Trust Rating is a volume-weighted average: each platform's rating is normalised to a 0–100 scale, multiplied by its review count, then divided by the total review count, so platforms with more reviews carry more influence on the final score. Current Pulse works differently — it applies a Bayesian adjustment that pulls properties with few recent reviews toward a neutral baseline rather than letting one or two ratings swing the score, then compares that adjusted figure to the previous snapshot to show whether Sakura is trending up or down right now, independent of its long-term Trust Rating.

What do guests praise most about Sakura?

Guests most often highlight Staff & Service — one recent review noted: "Our waitress Mary was so polite and helpful, making us feel like we're home!" They also frequently mention Food & Beverage. Across Google & TripAdvisor, sentiment has stayed consistently positive, keeping Sakura's Current Pulse at 86/100.

What type of restaurant is Sakura?

Sakura is a Japanese; Seafood, priced $$ restaurant in Doha. Its Trust Rating draws on 744 reviews across Google & TripAdvisor — enough volume for a high-confidence score, unlike properties rated on just a handful of reviews from a single platform.

Which review platforms are included in Sakura's Trust Rating?

Sakura's Trust Rating combines: Google (4.5/5, 183), TripAdvisor (4.8/5, 561).

PlatformScoreReviews
Google4.5/5183
TripAdvisor4.8/5561

Is Sakura good for Staff & Service?

Yes — roughly 90% of analyzed reviews mention Staff & Service favorably at Sakura, including one reviewer who noted: "Our waitress Mary was so polite and helpful, making us feel like we're home!".

Does Sakura have issues with Food Quality?

Some guests raise concerns — roughly 25% of analyzed reviews mention Food Quality negatively at Sakura, including one reviewer who noted: "The Shoyu Ramen had a clean taste but lacked depth in its broth.". This is weighed alongside the many positive mentions in Sakura's overall Trust Rating.

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