Sakura Bana — Restaurant in Jackson

We were delightfully greeted when we arrived by the hostess for dinner at roughly 5:30p. We sat down, enjoyed amazing hot tea and placed our order. There are so many food options that it took us a second to place our order.

We ordered sushi and asked the waitress to ensure no sauces were placed on the rolls to ensure I didn't have an allergic reaction to the mayo. When one of the rolls arrived with spicy mayo, I was hesitant to send it back; but our waitress suggested I allow them to "fix" it-- I obliged. To my surprise, their "fix" was pushing the spicy mayo off and adding tempura and crab to the top of the rolls they'd previously sent to the table. I could still physically see the orange spicy mayo atop the rolls. There was no attempt to remake them or to remedy the issue. They simply hoped I wouldn't notice.

Upon seeing it, I shared my sentiments with the waitress who then asked me "would you like them to remake it?" Of course I said no thanks, covered the bill, and decided then and there we won't be returning.

It's saddening given how excited I was to...

My daughter was visiting from Nashville and I was excited to bring her here after bragging about it. The food was great. The hour it took to arrive, not so much. Also, we were the second people seated as we arrived at 5pm. I was given some excuses about take out orders, but seeing 3 tables that arrived after us get served and leave, was very telling. One table was a family of 6! In the end i opted to leave, paying for the appetizers and drinks we got. The hostess and waitress apologized and rushed the 2 sushi dinners we ordered, to go and comped them. That was cool, but for me it was more about the experience and showing my daughter a great time at a restaurant I use to brag about. If i were asked who had the best sushi in Jackson, I'd still say Sakura Bana...but regrettably I'd have...

I have worked for the Higuchis for years and they treated me great over the time I spent with them making sushi alongside the likes of Nam Troung and Takahiro Higuchi-San himself. It was a wonderful experience and I wish it could have lasted longer but due to health reasons I was forced to resign. That being said the food is phenomenal and try some of the things on the secret menu like Pork Ramen, Natto Roll, Ankimo, and others just keep your ear ready while eating at the bar. If it is back open, yet. for more secrets lol.

One more thing. Try tobiko with Cornish hen eggs sushi. Or the Uni shooter. If they still do those. And a great appetizer of hamachi kama which is seared cheek of the tuna fish. Trying to keep guchi and Bruce...