Sakura Bana Sushi Bar

Growing up in Encinitas, this place was the best sushi in town, bar none. A few years ago though, they had some kind of management shakeup, changed the name to Sushi Do, and lowered the quality of every ingredient (the crab was replaced with krab, the fish lost its flavor, etc.). They lost almost all of their business and changed the name back to Sakura Bana in an attempt to win back their audience, but they never brought their quality back up. Nowadays there are better places to go in Encinitas. I hope that Sakura Bana will come back to their former standards.

This is my go to sushi spot! Great environment, staff is amazing and the food is delicious! Everytime I go I get 5+ rolls and I have not been disappointed. My boyfriend and I love Sakura Bana!

Consistent food. Great happy hour prices! Very very nice crew. Sad to say, after 30 years they are closed for good. We just went by and there is a big out of business sign. :( :( :(

This is the best sushi restaurant you'll ever visit. Juan, Sato, and Ted are masters of their art. You should consider yourself lucky to eat here

Don't recommend this place. The fish is not very fresh, and the tuna was disgustingly mushy. Ok if you're just very hungry, but not if you're looking for quality Japanese food.

Maybe it's because I came during happy hour, but the sushi here was terrible. Could have sworn the seafood had gone bad. Good luck?

We have been going to Sakura Bana for ever. Friendly staff,great food. Love the lunch box.

Friendly, fresh, good sushi, great happy hour pricing!