Sakura Japanese Restaurant

Sakura occupies a first-floor space near Burlington Road, offering sit-down Japanese and Korean dining in one of the UK's most authentic East Asian dining neighbourhoods. The room is styled with dark wooden tables, oriental low lighting, and a decorative cherry blossom tree — a contrast to the functional takeaway aesthetic of many nearby restaurants. The menu is built around sharing: fresh sashimi platters, hand-rolled sushi, nigiri sets, and Sakura house specials. Quandoo diners consistently praise the portion sizes, attentive service, and the quality of the fresh fish. A more formal choice in New Malden's vibrant Korean quarter.