Sakura Japanese Steak House, a popular Japanese restaurant chain, has recently opened its doors in Camden County, New Jersey, offering a diverse menu that caters to a wide range of tastes. The restaurant, located at the former 814 South Pub site on the south White Horse Pike near Lafayette Avenue, opened on January 2, 2026. This marks the 14th restaurant in the Sakura chain, with another location in Mays Landing, New Jersey. The interior has been fully remodeled, featuring an open dining area and a central sushi kitchen and prep area, creating a modern and inviting atmosphere. The menu boasts a variety of Japanese dishes, including seaweed salad, shumai soup, and miso soup, as well as tataki tuna, sushi, savory teriyaki, and sizzling hibachi dishes. Noodle options range from vegetable teppanyaki to shrimp or chicken teppanyaki, while hibachi or teriyaki dishes are served with Japanese fried rice and a vegetable, with protein choices including chicken, steak, scallops, shrimp, or tofu. The dessert menu offers mochi rice cake, ice cream, and bomba cake. Customers can conveniently order online for takeout or delivery. The restaurant operates from 11 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. on weekdays, 11 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. on weekends, and is closed on Sundays. Sakura's other locations are spread across Maryland, Virginia, and California, making it a popular choice for Japanese cuisine enthusiasts across the United States.
