It's really fun getting a bunch of apps here. It's really good food and a very sleek, chill atmosphere. I like that there's some couches to lounge on in front of a TV upstairs and the lighting is dim. I'm currently obsessed with Baku.
Kelsey Montgomery
The vibe and ambiance of this place is the best part. The food is a tapa style and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Johnson
So overrated. Tried this place because it had good reviews. Went here to celebrate an early valentines dayThe food was TRASH!!, the restaurant itself smells like dirty mop water. The service was ok. But the food.... just NO. Would never come back here again. There were 4 of us and none of us enjoyed our meals. Don't waste ur time or money
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Hiral Shah
Not for vegeterians
Every single time we dine here we are treated so well. All the servers are very attentive and never seize to impress me how much they know about the cuisine. We are avid sushi eaters from the west coast. We know good sushi. Trust me when I say we savor every bite!
Ashley Jung
If you’re looking for quality sashimi and nigiri BAKU is it! My favorite is the rosemary otoro and salmon belly nigiri! My friends and I always enjoy our time there. The service is friendly and knowledgeable. They also always have new sakes available which makes our experience unique every time! Highly recommended for anyone seeking a memorable culinary adventure!
Our party of six had the best time last night. We enjoyed toro toast, pork belly, calamari, sashimi, sushi rolls, a tomahawk, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, and the duck breast. Everything was absolutely stellar and we paired it all with 3 different bottles of sake that were all different and deliciously unique in their own ways.Service from Nicole was the cherry on top of a beautiful experience. Love the vibes upstairs too, so different for Charlotte, the decor actually has soul.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
silver lining silver lining
I was here for dinner Wednesday.And order my usual dish, which is half dozen of the sea urchin on a spoon. 2 of the California sea urchin that I have tried wasn't good so I called the waitress to return and order the other one from Japan.Manager came over and asked me to try another one that flew in from California last night and I tried the fresh one and it was still bad. It was so bad. We could not even continue dinner. We were there 6 o'clock left before 7. It totally ruined my pallet therfore, I cannot continue dinner and i suffer from serious stomachache the next days. Couldn't go to work for 2days due to diarrhea. All I had on Wednesday was the receipt attached. Not only I was sick from bad sea urchin and found out double charged including the bad urchin that I returned.$485 for an appetizers?I sent 3 emails without any response and calls and manager never got back to me. With this kind of money you will think to get fresh fish and service but not in BAKU for sure.Don't waste your money here!!
Kass Holder
The perfect place for special occasions. We have gone here for our last two anniversaries and have been amazed with the delicious food they bring to the table! Baku is truly an incredible experience!
I will start by saying the place and service is really nice, I gave the restaurant and chance to respond to a direct email but they have chosen to ignore me. The food is sub par, especially for how much $$$$ I spent. Shocked that the sushi had no taste to it what so ever since the Yama's are some of my fav to grab sushi from but the big issue was the Lamp chops!! These were 50$ for 3 lamb chops, 2 of them came not even cut apart. I asked the waiter if they could fix it since it was being shared. A minute later came back to the table cut apart, but not seared back up and not seasoned just plain bare lamb. This is pretty un excusable in my opinion especially if you are going to charge me that much. never to return !!
Leslie Howard
Visited Baku on Valentine’s Day.The food was very good. It was flavorful and enjoyable. We loved the tapas menu. Alexis was the manager that evening and Giavanna was our waitress. They were both fantastic! Alexis ensured that we got a seat to dine-in and our host, though three months on the job, was knowledgeable about the menu and made great suggestions. They both were extremely pleasant.The atmosphere is amazing! The restaurant looks small from the outside but spacious inside and is trendy.Parking: The parking lot is small.
Food quality has decreased along with price increases. I ordered the sushi and sashimi for two, and there were multiple quality issues; this was disappointing given the price-point of $95. It also took me 40 minutes to receive my meal and I didn’t even order appetisers.Rice quality: The sushi rice was bad, too much rice vinegar and the rice grains were overworked. This shouldn’t happen at a Japanese restaurant, let alone a restaurant with these prices.Fish quality: I ate here a couple times in the summer and fall, and the fish has taken a decline since then. I wouldn’t describe any of the fish as very “high quality” this time. The salmon came from a saku block that had dried out a little, and the sashimi cuts were from the very end of a loin, why was that even used for sashimi? The akami was standard run of the mill akami, none of the tuna was particularly high grade. The waitress said there was o-toro on my plate, but I think it was just chu-toro. I prefer chu-toro, but still it was just “okay”. I also had a scale in my mouth at the end of my meal.The fish was more on the “it’s edible” than the “wow great!” side. I know I shouldn’t expect fish graded for omakase, but at $95, quality needs to come up. The sashimi plate also increase to $72. I have no issue spending a lot for sushi/sashimi, but only if it warrants the price.Maybe this was just an off night, but I don’t think I’ll be coming back. 1 star for the rice/fish issues (rice was unacceptable, fish was not good enough for price), 2 stars for service because I waited 40 minutes after I ordered to receive just the entrée, waitstaff was nice though. 3-4 stars for ambience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
The staff was very friendly and prompt. All employees are responsible for looking after tables. There was never a time I needed something. Someone was always available to get refills or checking in on us. It was amazing.
Probably the best sake and fish selection in Charlotte for the value. It is pricey but well worth it. My server recommended a sake I have never tried called “Hidden Truth”. Upscale ambiance without feeling uncomfortable and uptight. Music and vibe is so fun. Caring, attentive, and engaging from service staff to manager. I will be back!
It's really fun getting a bunch of apps here. It's really good food and a very sleek, chill atmosphere. I like that there's some couches to lounge on in front of a TV upstairs and the lighting is dim. I'm currently obsessed with Baku.
The vibe and ambiance of this place is the best part. The food is a tapa style and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So overrated. Tried this place because it had good reviews. Went here to celebrate an early valentines dayThe food was TRASH!!, the restaurant itself smells like dirty mop water. The service was ok. But the food.... just NO. Would never come back here again. There were 4 of us and none of us enjoyed our meals. Don't waste ur time or money
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Not for vegeterians
Every single time we dine here we are treated so well. All the servers are very attentive and never seize to impress me how much they know about the cuisine. We are avid sushi eaters from the west coast. We know good sushi. Trust me when I say we savor every bite!
If you’re looking for quality sashimi and nigiri BAKU is it! My favorite is the rosemary otoro and salmon belly nigiri! My friends and I always enjoy our time there. The service is friendly and knowledgeable. They also always have new sakes available which makes our experience unique every time! Highly recommended for anyone seeking a memorable culinary adventure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omakase Sashimi Bowl, Salmon Belly, Sushi, Tuna Butsui, Salmon Belly Nigiri, Omakese Platter
Our party of six had the best time last night. We enjoyed toro toast, pork belly, calamari, sashimi, sushi rolls, a tomahawk, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, and the duck breast. Everything was absolutely stellar and we paired it all with 3 different bottles of sake that were all different and deliciously unique in their own ways.Service from Nicole was the cherry on top of a beautiful experience. Love the vibes upstairs too, so different for Charlotte, the decor actually has soul.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was here for dinner Wednesday.And order my usual dish, which is half dozen of the sea urchin on a spoon. 2 of the California sea urchin that I have tried wasn't good so I called the waitress to return and order the other one from Japan.Manager came over and asked me to try another one that flew in from California last night and I tried the fresh one and it was still bad. It was so bad. We could not even continue dinner. We were there 6 o'clock left before 7. It totally ruined my pallet therfore, I cannot continue dinner and i suffer from serious stomachache the next days. Couldn't go to work for 2days due to diarrhea. All I had on Wednesday was the receipt attached. Not only I was sick from bad sea urchin and found out double charged including the bad urchin that I returned.$485 for an appetizers?I sent 3 emails without any response and calls and manager never got back to me. With this kind of money you will think to get fresh fish and service but not in BAKU for sure.Don't waste your money here!!
The perfect place for special occasions. We have gone here for our last two anniversaries and have been amazed with the delicious food they bring to the table! Baku is truly an incredible experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tatsuage Fried Chicken, Sushi, Beignets
Great food! Knowledgeable and considerate staff! Great atmosphere (a little dark, tough for old eyes to read menu)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Restaurantji Recommends
I will start by saying the place and service is really nice, I gave the restaurant and chance to respond to a direct email but they have chosen to ignore me. The food is sub par, especially for how much $$$$ I spent. Shocked that the sushi had no taste to it what so ever since the Yama's are some of my fav to grab sushi from but the big issue was the Lamp chops!! These were 50$ for 3 lamb chops, 2 of them came not even cut apart. I asked the waiter if they could fix it since it was being shared. A minute later came back to the table cut apart, but not seared back up and not seasoned just plain bare lamb. This is pretty un excusable in my opinion especially if you are going to charge me that much. never to return !!
Visited Baku on Valentine’s Day.The food was very good. It was flavorful and enjoyable. We loved the tapas menu. Alexis was the manager that evening and Giavanna was our waitress. They were both fantastic! Alexis ensured that we got a seat to dine-in and our host, though three months on the job, was knowledgeable about the menu and made great suggestions. They both were extremely pleasant.The atmosphere is amazing! The restaurant looks small from the outside but spacious inside and is trendy.Parking: The parking lot is small.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Baby Leek Yakatori, Tatsuage Fried Chicken, Gokujo Tuna Roll, Sushi
Food quality has decreased along with price increases. I ordered the sushi and sashimi for two, and there were multiple quality issues; this was disappointing given the price-point of $95. It also took me 40 minutes to receive my meal and I didn’t even order appetisers.Rice quality: The sushi rice was bad, too much rice vinegar and the rice grains were overworked. This shouldn’t happen at a Japanese restaurant, let alone a restaurant with these prices.Fish quality: I ate here a couple times in the summer and fall, and the fish has taken a decline since then. I wouldn’t describe any of the fish as very “high quality” this time. The salmon came from a saku block that had dried out a little, and the sashimi cuts were from the very end of a loin, why was that even used for sashimi? The akami was standard run of the mill akami, none of the tuna was particularly high grade. The waitress said there was o-toro on my plate, but I think it was just chu-toro. I prefer chu-toro, but still it was just “okay”. I also had a scale in my mouth at the end of my meal.The fish was more on the “it’s edible” than the “wow great!” side. I know I shouldn’t expect fish graded for omakase, but at $95, quality needs to come up. The sashimi plate also increase to $72. I have no issue spending a lot for sushi/sashimi, but only if it warrants the price.Maybe this was just an off night, but I don’t think I’ll be coming back. 1 star for the rice/fish issues (rice was unacceptable, fish was not good enough for price), 2 stars for service because I waited 40 minutes after I ordered to receive just the entrée, waitstaff was nice though. 3-4 stars for ambience.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
The staff was very friendly and prompt. All employees are responsible for looking after tables. There was never a time I needed something. Someone was always available to get refills or checking in on us. It was amazing.
Probably the best sake and fish selection in Charlotte for the value. It is pricey but well worth it. My server recommended a sake I have never tried called “Hidden Truth”. Upscale ambiance without feeling uncomfortable and uptight. Music and vibe is so fun. Caring, attentive, and engaging from service staff to manager. I will be back!