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Restaurante Sakura

Name: Restaurante Sakura
Address: C. Antonio Millón, 16, 29780 Nerja, Málaga, Nerja, Málaga, 29780, ES
Telephone: 952 36 84 00
Price range: 20-30 €

Located on the central Antonio Millón street, Restaurante Sakura is the leading name in Japanese cuisine in Nerja. Its excellent value for money and the freshness of its sushi have earned it one of the town’s best ratings.

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Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, 19:00 to 23:00; Saturday and Sunday, 13:00 to 16:00 and 19:00 to 23:00. Closed on Mondays.
Most praised: Very fresh sushi made to order · Tuna tartare highly recommended · Friendly, attentive service
Kids welcome

Restaurante Sakura is a Japanese restaurant on Calle Antonio Millón, 16, in Nerja. It has a 4.8 out of 5 rating on Google from 179 reviews, and the average price is €20-30 per person.

Quiet Japanese restaurant, slightly off the main tourist routes, serving very fresh sushi prepared to order. Guests praise the quality, presentation and friendly service. Widely regarded as one of the best Japanese places in Nerja.

What people like most

Very fresh sushi made to order
Tuna tartare highly recommended
Friendly, attentive service
Calm atmosphere, clean premises

Worth knowing

Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, 19:00 to 23:00; Saturday and Sunday, 13:00 to 16:00 and 19:00 to 23:00. Closed on Mondays.
Somewhat pricey
Parking nearby is difficult

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Review profile

Summary of the 200 most recent Google and Tripadvisor reviews (June 2023 – October 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 200 recent reviews on Google (170) and Tripadvisor (30): standouts are food (99 % of 140 mentions), service (94 % of 53 mentions), atmosphere (87 % of 31 mentions); most mentioned: very fresh sushi made to order · tuna tartare highly recommended · friendly, attentive service · calm atmosphere, clean premises.

Google vs Tripadvisor

Google 4.8 · Tripadvisor 4.9

Both platforms agree.

Last 12 months

4.9 (62) vs 4.8 (50) the year before

The rating is steady.

Months with the best average rating

March, April, June

Based on review dates; not a forecast.

What people talk about most, and how

Food99 % · 140
Service94 % · 53
Atmosphere87 % · 31
Value for Money70 % · 20
Menu100 % · 11
Location44 % · 8

Share of positive mentions and number of reviews that mention it.

Frequently asked questions

Restaurante Sakura is at C. Antonio Millón, 16, 29780 Nerja, Málaga. There is usually free street parking nearby.

Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, 19:00 to 23:00; Saturday and Sunday, 13:00 to 16:00 and 19:00 to 23:00. Closed on Mondays. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season, so call 952 36 84 00 before you go.

Yes, Restaurante Sakura takes reservations. You can book by calling 952 36 84 00.

According to Google, the average price is €20–30 per person.

Restaurante Sakura has a 4.8 out of 5 rating on Google from 179 reviews. Quiet Japanese restaurant, slightly off the main tourist routes, serving very fresh sushi prepared to order. Guests praise the quality, presentation and friendly service. Widely regarded as one of the best Japanese places in Nerja.

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