Yeah, but that's not accurate as the teppanyaki grill does not use charcoal. Proper Japanese hibachi cooking is called robatayaki.

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Everyone seems to have a different opinion. I love Spanish Springs Sakura. Just walk in both look around and decide. The food is comparable at both but the chefs at Sakura have a little more pizzaz.

Are there any real Japanese owned restaurants nearby besides Morimoto's? I would presume chef Morimoto's would be far superior food, but for the time being VKI is decent but not authentic.

I love sushi. I mostly eat nigiri. Some of the rolls are ok but you can have the fake crab and cream cheese. VKI has the better nigiri of the two. We usually go and get the sushi boat for two. I eat all of the nigiri and sashimi and the better half takes care of the rolls. Sakura is also good but the sushi at VKI is better.

never been disappointed at VKI

I love sushi and almost always get take out. Both restaurants are good. In my opinion, the sushi is slightly better at Sakura in Spanish Springs, but they have a lousy set up for picking up take out. Getting take out at VKI is very fast and easy, so we get food there more often, especially during the pandemic.

Sakura in SS has my vote. Plus a happy hour to boot.

Agree.
 

I agree. Both good but not not authentic.

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We love VKI for lunch. Always get the Bento Box. And a great value, was $9.99 a few years ago, $14 now. But comes with a wonderful selection and your choice of protein. Always reminds me of trips to Japan, getting a Bento Box at the Bullet Train station and eating on board.

Sample of some of the lunch selections>


VKI LUNCH BOX 14

Served with miso soup, house salad, steamed rice, 2 pcs shumai, and fruit,
Pork Katsu and California Roll

Chicken katsu and California Roll

Tempura and California Roll

Chicken Teriyaki and California Roll

Shrimp Teriyaki and Gyoza

Salmon Teriyaki and Gyoza

Tilapia Teriyaki and Spring Roll
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After reading a number of comments on VKI, we tried it last week. We normally go to Sakura near Spanish Springs. VKI was more expensive, I got far less food, but most important of all, the flavors were very bland and boring. I will never go to VKI again based on the taste and flavor of the food.

I vote Sakura Spanish Springs.

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Thanks, we go to VKI about once a month for Bento Box lunch. Never tried Sakura - will go to their Colony location now, to try.
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