Sakekawa

Name: Sakekawa
Address: 4221 Research Forest Dr, The Woodlands, TX, United States, 77381-4258
Telephone: (281) 298-9188
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

125 Reviews

$30 and under

Sushi

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Hot spot

Discover the best Japanese cuisine you have ever tasted at Sakekawa Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar.
Our restaurants boast a wide selection of delicious sushi and hibachi dishes, as well as a full service bar where you can enjoy our impressive selection of fine wines, saké, and specialty drinks.

Order delivery or takeout

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(281) 298-9188
Website
https://www.sakekawa.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
If you are planning to hold a large event, we recommend our outstanding catering service. Like all the food we prepare, our catered food is served extremely fresh, giving it an unbeatable flavor. We also provide upon request a staff of professional and experienced hibachi chefs, sushi chefs, and servers.

Location
4221 Research Forest Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381-4258
Area
The Woodlands
Parking details
Public Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Hibachi Experience
Multiple dates available
Hibachi Dinner served with soup, salad, 2 pieces of shrimp, sautéed vegetables, and steamed rice. Substitute fried rice or brown rice for an additional cost.

Popular dishes

Lunch AUSD 16.95
Snow crab Handroll, Shrimp Tempura Handroll, and one roll of our choice from selections above
Lunch BUSD 16.95
4 pieces of sushi and one roll of your choice from selections above
Lunch CUSD 16.95
4 pieces of sashimi and one roll of your choice from selections above
Lunch DUSD 18.95
2 rolls from selections above
Lunch EUSD 18.95
10 pieces of sashimi served with steamed rice
Lunch FUSD 13.95
5 pieces of Vegetable sushi and a Vegetable roll
Spicy Tekka DonUSD 16.95
Spicy tuna over a bed of steamed rice
Spicy Saké DonUSD 16.95
Spicy salmon over a bed of steamed rice
Chirashi DonUSD 22.95
Assorted sashimi on a bed of steamed rice

Hibachi Lunch

Served with Soup, Salad, and Steamed Rice. Substitute stir fried rice or brown rice $2

Hibachi VegetableUSD 10.95
Hibachi ChickenUSD 11.95
Hibachi ShrimpUSD 12.95
Hibachi SalmonUSD 12.95
Hibachi CalamariUSD 13.95
Hibachi SteakUSD 14.95
Hibachi Lamb ChopUSD 15.95
Hibachi ScallopUSD 15.95
Choice of Two DifferentUSD 19.95
Choice of any Three DifferentUSD 25.95

Lunch Bento Box

Served with soup, salad, spring roll, crab puff, 4 pcs California roll, and steamed rice. Substitute fried rice or brown rice $2

Chicken YakitoriUSD 12.95
tender grilled chicken served on skewers
Chicken TeriyakiUSD 12.95
tender chicken grilled to perfection in our teriyaki sauce
Pork/Chicken KatsuUSD 12.95
tender chicken or pork cutlet breaded and deep fried to perfection
Salmon TeriyakiUSD 13.95
fresh salmon grilled to perfection in our teriyaki sauce)
Miso SeabassUSD 17.95
fresh Chilean Seabass marinated in tasty miso sauce and grilled to perfection
Shrimp TempuraUSD 13.95
savory shrimp battered and deep fried to perfection
Shrimp SautéeUSD 13.95
savory shrimp grilled to perfection with scallions
Steak TeriyakiUSD 14.95
tender sliced steak grilled to perfection in our teriyaki sauce
Steak NegimaUSD 14.95
scallions, carrots, and cream cheese rolled in thinly sliced marinated steak

Sakekawa Chef's Lunch Specials

Served with steamed rice Substitute fried rice or brown rice $2

Thai Seafood CurryUSD 16.95
Shrimp, calamari, scallops, mussels, and vegetables sautéed in Thai red curry
Teriyaki Chicken Rice BowlUSD 12.95
Savory teriyaki grilled chicken over a bed of rice
Gyudon Steak Rice BowlUSD 13.95
Tasty grilled slices of steak over a bed of steamed rice
Lettuce Wrap with Chicken or Shrimp
sautéed minced chicken or shrimp and vegetables in lettuce pockets
- ChickenUSD 12.95
- ShrimpUSD 13.95
Chicken Katsu DonUSD 12.95
Tender chicken cutlet breaded and deep fried and served over bed of rice

Sakekawa Stir Fried Rice

Voted The Best in The Woodlands

Vegetable Stir Fried Rice
- SmallUSD 7.00
- LargeUSD 10.95
Chicken Stir Fried Rice
- SmallUSD 8.00
- LargeUSD 11.95
Shrimp Stir Fried Rice
- SmallUSD 9.00
- LargeUSD 13.95
Steak Stir Fried Rice
- SmallUSD 10.00
- LargeUSD 14.95
Combination Stir Fried Rice
shrimp, steak, and chicken
- SmallUSD 11.00
- LargeUSD 15.95
Seafood Stir Fried Rice
shrimp, scallops, and calamari
- SmallUSD 12.00
- LargeUSD 16.95

Udon And Yaki Udon

Nabeyaki UdonUSD 15.95
noodle soup with steak, chicken, egg, vegetables, and side of shrimp tempur
Vegetable Yaki UdonUSD 11.95
stir fried noodles with vegetables
Chicken Yaki UdonUSD 12.95
stir fried noodles with chicken
Shrimp Yaki UdonUSD 13.95
stir fried noodles with shrimp
Steak Yaki UdonUSD 14.95
stir fried noodles with thinly sliced steak
Combo Yaki UdonUSD 15.95
stir fried noodles with vegetables, chicken, shrimp, and steak

What 125 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

The Woodlands
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sakekawa in The Woodlands is celebrated for its "best hibachi," "perfect food," and "outstanding sushi." The atmosphere is ideal for celebrations, especially birthdays. Notable mentions include "amazing service" and entertaining chefs like Tomas. While some guests noted improvement areas, others praised it as their go-to spot for family occasions.

125 Reviews

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Heather
VIP
Houston
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful Hibachi Valentines Day set menu. Delicious!
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Magsterd
VIP
Houston
43 reviews
4.0
43 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Three former colleagues meeting for lunch and to catch up. I ordered Salmon tartar, very fresh and tasty. Another lady ordered hibachi salmon and she loved it. The third lady ordered a dish from the lunch menu and she enjoyed it.
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Susan
VIP
Houston
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best hibachi in The Woodlands is at Sakekawa. We also have a favorite server - Geena.
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Erin
VIP
Houston
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on 23 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Our chef was excellent. Quick and seasoned everything perfectly!!! The rice was not over salted at all. Truly perfect food. Great crunch and shaggy dog rolls. Restrooms need updating and deep cleaning. There is an unpleasant sulfurous sewage like odor in the restrooms, entryway and main corridor near the host stand. There is obviously a plumbing issue going unresolved and this is gross. Hosts were warm and welcoming. Server was very nice but never refilled drinks (water and sodas) until we were out and literally some with dinner. I had to drink my husbands water otherwise I’d have been parched.
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Jeremy
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and great food! We sat at the hibachi table for a birthday! Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the atmosphere. Will definitely be back
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Cheryl
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to celebrate especially for birthdays.
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Pegg
Houston
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I have been bringing my grandchildren here for over 10 years for their birthdays. The quality has gone down significantly. The front door staff was not very welcoming and when we sat down the table area had a strange dirty smell. It seemed to take a while for everything to arrive and our appetizers came after we were served soup and salad. The sushi however was outstanding. We progressed through dinner nicely but then waited for our grandsons birthday song/drums/dessert since I had said twice on the reservation it was his birthday but it never arrived. The other table mates left and when we reminded the waitress it was my GS BD she said "happy birthday". Then we were given a menu to order dessert which we did. At that point the manager came over and told us they needed to seat people at our table and when we explained the situation we were instructed to wait by the bar. We cancelled the dessert (which she kindly told us she took off our bill for us🙄) and we were eventually given our check. We will not return to this place again and if our grands request hibachi for their Birthdays again we will go to Shogun.
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Nicole
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 9 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated a graduation and it was just perfect! Sat hibachi and we enjoyed everything from the chicken to the filet to the Sea bass. Would definitely go again. Not noisy, or Smokey. Management here is wonderful
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Phil
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 6 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We’ve lived in the Woodlands for 20 years now, and for many years enjoyed Sakekawa - first in Sterling Ridge and then at the Research location. It became the birthday celebration restaurant for the kids and now grandkids. However, we were there last in June of 2024 and although we were pleased as always with the food and the “show”, but we were very unhappy with the fact that it wasn’t clean. We were actually sliding on the floor - like skating - because it was so greasy. We were very disappointed. So, now today was a birthday for our 10 year old granddaughter and she insisted it was her turn at Sakekawa, so we went again. I’m pleased to say they have it all back under control. The place was spotless and, as usual, the food was great too. Tomas was our chef and he bent over backwards to cater to all the kids at our cooking table. The rest of the staff was friendly and attentive. We are happy to have our go-to place back in our good graces!
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Randy
VIP
Houston
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
As always, food and service were great! The table side of the restaurant was TOO COLD!
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FAQs

Sakekawa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (281) 298-9188.

Sakekawa is rated 4.5 stars by 125 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

4221 Research Forest Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381-4258

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
The Woodlands
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Sushi
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.sakekawa.com/
Phone number
(281) 298-9188
Private party facilities
If you are planning to hold a large event, we recommend our outstanding catering service. Like all the food we prepare, our catered food is served extremely fresh, giving it an unbeatable flavor. We also provide upon request a staff of professional and experienced hibachi chefs, sushi chefs, and servers.

Sakekawa

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Hibachi Experience

Sushi C

Sushi A

Hibachi Scallops

Fresh Healthy Salads

Sakekawa Green SaladUSD 9.95

Salad with Grilled ChickenUSD 10.95

Salad with Grilled ShrimpUSD 13.95

Salad with Grilled SalmonUSD 13.95

Salad with Smoked SalmonUSD 13.95

Sushi and Sashimi Lunch Combos

Lunch AUSD 16.95

Lunch BUSD 16.95

Lunch CUSD 16.95

Lunch DUSD 18.95

Lunch EUSD 18.95

Lunch FUSD 13.95

Spicy Tekka DonUSD 16.95

Spicy Saké DonUSD 16.95

Chirashi DonUSD 22.95

Hibachi Lunch

Hibachi VegetableUSD 10.95

Hibachi ChickenUSD 11.95

Hibachi ShrimpUSD 12.95

Hibachi SalmonUSD 12.95

Hibachi CalamariUSD 13.95

Hibachi SteakUSD 14.95

Hibachi Lamb ChopUSD 15.95

Hibachi ScallopUSD 15.95

Choice of Two DifferentUSD 19.95

Choice of any Three DifferentUSD 25.95

Lunch Bento Box

Chicken YakitoriUSD 12.95

Chicken TeriyakiUSD 12.95

Pork/Chicken KatsuUSD 12.95

Salmon TeriyakiUSD 13.95

Miso SeabassUSD 17.95

Shrimp TempuraUSD 13.95

Shrimp SautéeUSD 13.95

Steak TeriyakiUSD 14.95

Steak NegimaUSD 14.95

Sakekawa Chef's Lunch Specials

Thai Seafood CurryUSD 16.95

Teriyaki Chicken Rice BowlUSD 12.95

Gyudon Steak Rice BowlUSD 13.95

Lettuce Wrap with Chicken or Shrimp

Chicken Katsu DonUSD 12.95

Sakekawa Stir Fried Rice

Vegetable Stir Fried Rice

Chicken Stir Fried Rice

Shrimp Stir Fried Rice

Steak Stir Fried Rice

Combination Stir Fried Rice

Seafood Stir Fried Rice

Udon And Yaki Udon

Nabeyaki UdonUSD 15.95

Vegetable Yaki UdonUSD 11.95

Chicken Yaki UdonUSD 12.95

Shrimp Yaki UdonUSD 13.95

Steak Yaki UdonUSD 14.95

Combo Yaki UdonUSD 15.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Sakekawa offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Sakekawa restaurant rated?

Is Sakekawa currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information