if you're looking for good food and a fun dining experience, sakura is the place. much like benihana and kobe steakhouse, this is a grill-in-front of you restaurant. the chefs are very talented and put on quite a show. yes, they even throw shrimp into your mouths. the food is very good. i especially enjoy their sauces. and it is always a treat to watch them cook.
with food like this, you have to expect to pay a little more than most places, but it's not outrageous.
they also have a sushi bar, which i personally was not a fan of. go here for hot food, go to rockville or bethesda for sushi.
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