tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2359602529702907844.post8151647669835345966..comments2023-09-15T17:41:46.161+09:00Comments on Iwakuni Foodie: Sako's is back!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10292031121658435312noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2359602529702907844.post-38949453555132004292016-07-14T23:37:19.100+09:002016-07-14T23:37:19.100+09:00I was in iwakuni 72-73, the cherry blossom festiva...I was in iwakuni 72-73, the cherry blossom festivale and sakos was on my bucket list for some time. Made it back last year and was so excited sakos was still there. <br /><br />Nice people, and maybe it's just reality can never match memories of a 19 yr old , and although the cherry blossoms of Kinti Park did not disappoint, sakos BLT was very very ordinary. Guess there is no going back but I'll always remember the greatest BLT in the world at Sakos 1972!Cpedehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00279631200646589133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2359602529702907844.post-65643648073296609452015-06-25T23:29:20.726+09:002015-06-25T23:29:20.726+09:00early 1970s.. our tailor shop, NEDs was right ne...early 1970s.. our tailor shop, NEDs was right next to SAKOs.<br />i especially loved their HAMBURGER...Jughead would have been proud !<br />iwakuni always had SAKOs.<br />GREAT FOOD.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2359602529702907844.post-65729879045280816212014-09-16T11:36:15.476+09:002014-09-16T11:36:15.476+09:00YES!!! ~ Now I want 3 or 4 (FedEx-AIR) BLT's ...YES!!! ~ Now I want 3 or 4 (FedEx-AIR) BLT's here in Texas ~ lol How do I order from here!<br /><br />I was station at MCAS Iwakuni Japan several times between 1973 and 1995 when I retired. I had always tried to find a duplicate BLT somewhere else and every time I was disappointed. You hear a lot of talk these days about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I can tell you that after many conversations with other Iwakuni veretans that there is a "NO Bacon Letuce & Tomato Stress Disorder" (NBLTSD) as well... lol <br /><br />Thank you very much for the pictures. I knew the pictures were real when I saw the front door. Some thing you never forget! How could anyone forget how such a small unassuming little door would mean knowing what was hiding behind its threshold. Such tasty memories!<br /><br />I can remember the many nights (hot or cold weather, wet or dry!) many made the journey from the barracks to Sako's for a BLT and bear. Like many I also bought one for the road and many times it was gone before I reach home. Mark Rankin, MSgt Ret.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2359602529702907844.post-58665109001765136452013-02-10T07:36:43.011+09:002013-02-10T07:36:43.011+09:00I ate many many many BLT's from Sako's whi...I ate many many many BLT's from Sako's while I was stationed at MCAS Iwakuni in '76. Absolutely the world's most perfect BLT. I sincerely hope the new owners make such an awesome BLT.<br /><br />Richard<br />former LCpl., USMCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2359602529702907844.post-61494761212954173122012-11-20T09:11:52.600+09:002012-11-20T09:11:52.600+09:00I was stationed in Iwakuni from May '71 to May...I was stationed in Iwakuni from May '71 to May'72. My sandwiches were just bacon and lettuce (don't care for tomatoes). They were absolutely the best I ever ate. Back then, if memory serves, you could get a sandwich and a small Coke for 200 yen. Sako's was so popular that you had to get in early on payday or wait for a long time to be served. I got to know Papa-san and usually didn't have to wait too long. If you ever get to Iwakuni, go to Sako's. You won't regret it.<br /><br />Woody<br />former LCpl., USMCWoodynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2359602529702907844.post-14845526706935853132012-05-20T04:34:19.109+09:002012-05-20T04:34:19.109+09:00WOW!! SAKO'S BLT!!! My first trip to Iwakuni ...WOW!! SAKO'S BLT!!! My first trip to Iwakuni was in 1966, a 30 day deployment from Viet Nam. Don't remember if we ate there or not. However, I did 2 tours in Iwakuni, 1973 & 1976 [ya, I asked to go back]. Sako's was a Saturday nite tradition. If we got there before midnight you could get served fast. One to eat there and one to take back for breakfast. WOW!! SAKO'S BLT!!<br /><br />Bill Kana<br />Gunnery Sgt.<br />USMC (Ret)<br />gunny33@msn.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2359602529702907844.post-72079056008872594052012-03-09T03:27:08.104+09:002012-03-09T03:27:08.104+09:00Linda thank U so much for the wonderful news about...Linda thank U so much for the wonderful news about Sako's! I was stationed in Iwakuni from '72-'73 and I've always said, to anyone who would listen, that Sako's ALWAYS made the BEST BLT in the world! A visit to Sako's is in my "TOP 10" bucket list. Also, since I'm retired USN I follow SPACE A closely and using Hickam, Kadena, and Yokota flights in/out of Iwakuni are regularly available. PS: I got out of the USMC in 1974 because they wouldn't let me stay in Iwakuni.Rodneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2359602529702907844.post-4083062177436452732011-09-14T15:51:27.085+09:002011-09-14T15:51:27.085+09:00Thanks for commenting Richie! Yes, Space A is a di...Thanks for commenting Richie! Yes, Space A is a difficult way to get here. You could always try to get to Tokyo and the work your way down. It would be a great way to see other parts of Japan! :)Lindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2359602529702907844.post-49926328019204911522011-09-10T02:48:02.081+09:002011-09-10T02:48:02.081+09:00It has been 25 years since I have had the privileg...It has been 25 years since I have had the privilege and honor of eating a Sako's BLT. It is heart warming at the very least to know the new owners are steadfastly keeping to the original. Now if we could just get space A flights back?Richiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13433336281610179484noreply@blogger.com