Saku Yakitori & Sushi Bar

Had a date night with my wife this past weekend. The food was AMAZING. We ordered the Dumplings and the Crab Avocado Rolls as starters, and both of them were SUPER good. Then we had the Yakitori (skewers). The chicken and pork belly ones, were super tasty. The ribeye on the other hand, had a weird taste. We didn’t know what it was specifically, but we think it was the sauce; we left it on the plate. Then we had the sushi rolls. The Nirvana (creamy texture) and the Bushido (crunchy texture) were simply AMAZING! At the end, we had Matcha Ice Cream, and my wife had Wild berry Ice Cream (if I’m not mistaken). Both of them really good. Definitely a spot to visit.

The only reason I don’t give 5 stars regarding service, is because our waiter took a while to come to the table several times. We had to ask other waiters for water, sauces or any other inquiry.

Also, the atmosphere/environment is nice. For us, the problem was that the majority of the tables were really close to each other. So’ even to have a normal conversation, it felt like everyone around us could listen, haha. So’ that felt a bit weird. Still, we had a great time. We’ll definitely come back.

Good date night spot and great food

Ordered takeout from them on uber eats. The bento box was a tragic performance art piece titled “Regret in plastic.” I opened the soy sauce packet hoping for flavor but found only betrayal. Next up came the truffle edamame. I was met with a tragic oil spill in a bowl. Greasy, mushy, and somehow managed to be both overpowering and flavorless. A luxury ingredient held hostage. Never again.

The bone marrow was salty and barely had any meat for $18.00. The ribeye sticks wasn't all that great. The Nirvana & Heaven rolls were the best.

Food and service were phenomenal! Love the quaint outdoor seating. Such good people watching!

Just dropped by after a music show… ordered one bourbon and a small plate calamari… the calamari was over fried, the wait person removed it and I went on to enjoy fish cheek, a separate order.
The bill came… I was charged for the returned calamari, additionally, there was a 20 dollar charge for the bourbon…
This was all outrageous and the wait person stood firmly: I had to pay for what I ordered , and about the bourbon… there was a cocktail charge.
Omg! It has taken me 4 days to write about this horrendous experience.
I did not ask for a manager… why would I?
Clearly the employee has been “ trained” as to how to undermine and scam a patron.
So, I am advising you not to support this “ business “… skip it! There are many fine and non unscrupulous restaurants in the uptown charlotte neighborhood.
Please, do not patronize this establishment!!

It is so beautiful and comfortable the entire staff was so nice. we will definitely be original customers for now on.

TERRIBLE experience. The bartender was extremely unattentive only paid attention to half of the bar I l got up and left

My experience here was very disappointing, the bar tender completely ignored me from the time I was seated, he only focused on one side of the bar which I honestly have never seen before. I was only acknowledged when I actually began grabbing my things just 30 minutes after I sat down. I don't see how this place has such high reviews if things like this are happening in 2025🙄

Loved this place. Food and service were excellent!

The restaurant is gorgeous, I really loved the upstairs. The food was delicious and the cocktails were on point. Alex and Jeff went above and beyond with the service, we'll definitely be back.

It was a great time! Food was amazing and fresh. Alex, our bartender wa friendly and energetic. He gave great recommendations and was very helpful.

I ordered the Shishito Pepper Yakitori, and it really seemed like the peppers had been roasted earlier , and then they just re-heated them with some sauce and salt. I mentioned this to my server/bartender, they said it had been made that day, but they did not say that it was made at the time I made my order. They then offered to have them re-made for me, but I declined, and asked to just have them cleared. They wound up on the bill at the ned of the night, which kind of irked me a little. I live 2 blocks from this place, and will probably never go back again. Barely anyone inside the restaurant - I think I know why.

Saku is our favorite uptown spot. We brought in friends from out of town tonight and they couldn't stop raving about the food and the service, and Jeff is the best bartender In Charlotte.

The Ambiance Was Everything !!! My experience at Saku was amazing The Waitress & Bartenders were really nice and welcoming the food and drinks were a 10/10 Reasonable Food Prices As Well,Everything Came Out The Way We Expected The Presentation Was Awesome My Husband And I Will Definitely Be Back !