INDIANAPOLIS — A north side Japanese restaurant that’s been open for almost four decades announced Sunday that it’s closing its doors on Nov. 13, with its final day of service being Nov. 12.
Sakura Japanese Restaurant opened in 1987 and is located off North Keystone Avenue and East 71st Street. The restaurant posted on Facebook on Sunday, saying they were recently given unexpected notice that they would not be able to continue operating at their current location. Despite best efforts, an agreement on renewing the lease could not be reached.
The owner’s daughter, Sachika, said the building is very old and in need of maintenance, citing safety concerns. “In the long run, this building is just not safe.” Sachika said they are giving her father, Rocky, time to think about what he wants to do next regarding finding a new location.
“This news came as a complete surprise to us, and we sincerely apologize for having to share it with everyone on such short notice. This was never what we had planned, and the suddenness of this situation has been just as difficult and unexpected for us. Making this announcement is incredibly heartbreaking for our entire Sakura family,” the post read.
In January, Sakura celebrated their 39th anniversary, saying it’s a milestone they could never have reached without the community’s love and support.
“To everyone who has walked through our doors, shared a meal with us, and made Sakura a part of your lives, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Seeing you enjoy our food and spending time together has been one of the greatest joys of our journey.”
Sanuka hopes customers continue to visit during their final days and says all remaining gift cards and VIP reward points are not redeemable for cash and must be used before Nov. 12.
