Sakura Bistro — Restaurant in Alexander City

The establishment's decor was a nice change of pace from most Asian inspired restaurants aesthetic. It looked well thought out and modern with a light feel. The establishment itself wasn't the problem. It was the staff. It seems that they pick and choose the customers who they desire to be patient and polite to. Our table order and our first item that came to the table was incorrect. Immediately after sending back what we did not order. We were greeted with extremely poor customer service. Everything after that point was a lackluster at best. Our server had no problem having her extremities in our food. Our table came to a decision that we no longer wanted to dine there, and since the only thing we had consumed were our beverages. We wanted to just pay for those and be on our way. The staff member insinuated that we had no plans on actually paying for our food. Mind you we ate nothing they brought us. All we consumed was half of our drinks. I gave them 2 stars for the food but to be honest I couldn't even tell you what their food...

Greeted and seated very quickly. Once I looked at the menu I was sure I knew what I wanted. First they brought me my Won Ton Soup. After several sips that burnt my lips and tounge I was finally able to eat it. This soup was so fresh and hot it could have melted steel beams. Then it happened... the waitress was bringing my food. As we locked eyes she knew what I wanted and she was more then willing to give it to me. I succumbed to my portly desires and ultimately destroyed my Sesame Chicken and Lo Mein. It was glorious.. the way the sauce was glistening on the chicken. I was lost in its sweet taste. Several minutes later I embarked on my exit out of the Bistro. My heart ached I I got in my car and left. It is not goodbye, just a see you soon...

I’ll be back for you Sesame...

I love this place and me and my girlfriend eat here frequently, majority of the menu is fantastic, but I would avoid the new ramen. It seems like very little care is put into the recipe and mine arrived very lukewarm, so it's clear they don't have a pot of broth on during lunch or dinner, and the noodles seem like plain dehydrated maruchan noodles. I would definitely avoid ordering this dish until some quality control is done on it, as it is also one of the most expensive items on the menu now. Also if you're a vegetarian please be aware that they still put fish cakes in the vegetable ramen, and the waitress told her...