Saku Yakitori & Sushi Bar
123 E 5th St Ste 100, Charlotte
(980) 999-5000
Customers' Favorites
Spicy Aioli Creamy Saku Spicy
Roasted Bone Marrow 2pcs
Salmon Sake Toro Belly
Japanese Street Corn
Pork Belly Yakitori
Saku Truffle Fries
Roasted Miso Soup
Calamari Tempura
Chicken Negima
Garlic Noodles
YAKITORI/KUSHIYAKI - ROBATA GRILLED SKEWERS
Lobster/Robusuta
charred miso & yuzu garlic butter glaze
Japanese Scallop/Hotategai
yuzu citrus, truffle aioli, black sea salt
Chicken/Negima
thigh, breast, scallions, sweet tare glaze, pickled daikon & carrots
Ribeye
5 spice, garlic hoisin, house made sriracha,
micro cilantro
Tiger Prawn/Kuruma Ebi
yuzu citrus, miso garlic butter glaze, black sea salt
Pork Belly/Butabara
sweet & savory char siu, topped with pickled red onions
Oyster Mushrooms
truffle oil, black sea salt
Shoshito Peppers
sea salt, served w/ spicy aioli
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
King Trumpet Mushroom
Pineapple
cinnamon, brown sugar
Tofu
fried tofu, sweet tare glaze, served w/ jalapeno sauce
SMALL PLATES
Japanese Street Corn
sweet corn ribs, Japanese miso mayo, togarashi, parmesan, scallions, yuzu citrus
Chicken Bites/Karaage
Taiwanese inspired fried chicken thigh bites, Thai basil, scallions, pickled daikon, carrots, side of creamy sauce
Saku Lamb Pops
frenched lamb rip chops, truffle oil, black sea salt & pepper, pickled red onions, topped w/ creamy chimichurri sauce
Roasted Bone Marrow 2pcs
5 spice, garlic hoisin, house made sriracha, micro-cilantro, served w/ french baguette
Saku Truffle Fries
truffle aioli, in-house made furikake, parmesan, scallions
Hamachi Crudo
thinly sliced wild yellowtail, tozasu sauce, wasabi mayo, jalapeno, micro greens, togarashi
Dumplings/Gyoza
Pork or Veggie. flash fried, served w/ side of scallion dumpling sauce
Fried Calamari/Geso Karaage
squid rings & tentacles, micro greens, side of spicy aioli
Kama
Salmon $12 // Yellowtail $15. robata grilled fish collar over bichotan charcoal, togarashi, served w/ scallion ponzu sauce
A5 Wagyu - 3oz
3ounce of uncooked Japanese A5 wagyu from Miyazaki. Cook at home: wagyu butter, fresh sliced garlic, micro greens, sea salt, fresh wasabi
Edamame
SOUP SALAD SIDES
Roasted Miso Soup
roasted miso, tofu, furikake, scallions
Garlic Noodles
parmesan, bonito flakes, furikake, scallions, creamy sauce
Teppan Rice
fried onions, furikake, scallions, creamy sauce
Crab/Kani Salad
imitation crab meat, cucumber, spicy aioli, ponzu sauce
Poké Salad
salmon, tuna, yellowtail, avocado, fried shallots, tempura puffs, micro greens, house made ponzu, served w/ wonton chips
Side Salad
lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, house made ginger dressing
Sushi Rice
Otoshi/Pickled Vegetables
assorted pickled vegetables (cucumber, carrot, daikon)
SIGNATURE ROLLS
Earth & Sea Roll
Tempura lobster, asparagus, avocado, cucumber, topped with seared ribeye, spicy aioli, eel sauce, scallions, tobiko
Jade Dragon Roll
Shrimp tempura, asparagus, topped with freshwater eel, avocado, wasabi tobiko, microgreens, roasted garlic wasabi aioli drizzle
Kurai Umi Roll
bluefin tuna, jalapeno, cream cheese, topped w tobiko, wasabi aioli, eel sauce, scallions, salmon skin crunchies
Shogun Roll
avocado, asparagus, cucumber topped w yellowtail, jalapeno, spicy aioli, eel sauce, scallions
TLC Roll
Butter sauteed jumbo shrimp, topped w/ seared ribeye, southeast asian chimichurri drizzle, sesame seeds
Nirvana Roll
salmon, avocado, cream cheese topped with wild salmon, spicy aioli, eel sauce, torched, assorted tobiko, scallions, and tempura puffs
Golden Dragon
freshwater eel, cucumber, avocado topped w grilled pineapple, eel sauce, tobiko, sesame seeds
Sunset Horizon Roll
Imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, tekuan topped with bluefin tuna, wild salmon, yuzu slices, tobiko, wasabi yuzu
Garden Of Eden Roll
Cucumber, avocado, tekuan, asparagus topped with eel sauce, microgreens, rice puffs, soy paper
CLASSIC ROLLS
Tempura Shrimp Roll
Tempura jumbo shrimp, cucumber, asparagus, topped with tobiko, microgreens, spicy aioli
Philly Roll
Salmon, cucumber, creamcheese
California Roll
Imitation crab, cucumber, avocado, tobiko
Avocado Roll
Hamachi/Yellowtail Roll
Bluefin Tuna/Maguro Roll
Negitoro Roll
chopped fatty tuna w/ scallions
Veggie Roll
Cucumber, avocado, tekuan (pickled daikon), asparagus
Cucumber Roll
Freshwater Eel/Unagi Roll
Salmon/Sake BELLY Roll
Salmon/Sake Roll
Wild salmon roll
Scallop/Hotategai Roll
Sea Eel/Anago Roll
Spider Roll
Tempura soft shell crab, cucumber, asparagus, topped with tobiko, microgreens, eel sauce
Yellowtail/Hamachi BELLY Roll
NIGIRI/SASHIMI
Sake/Salmon
Maguro/Bluefin Tuna
Toro BELLY
Hamachi/Yellowtail
Ikura/Salmon Roe
A5 Wagyu
Seared Japanese A5 wagyu from Miyazaki
Unagi/Freshwater Eel
Imitation Crab/Kani
Salmon/Sake Toro Belly
Hotategai/Scallop
Sea Eel/Anago
Sweet Shrimp/Ama-Ebi
served with extra crispy shrimp heads
Hamachi Toro/Yellowtail BELLY
EXTRAS
Wasabi Aioli
Garlic Hoisin Sauce
House-Made Sriracha
Eel/Unagi Sauce
Nori Sheets
TLC Sauce
spicy southeast asian cilantro fish sauce
Spicy Aioli Pint
Fresh Jalapenos
SIDE Buttered Shrimp 3pc
Creamy Chimichurri Sauce
Lime Slices
Spicy Aioli PINT
4pc Toasted Bread
Creamy Sauce
Dumpling Sauce
Ginger Dressing
Ketchup
Lemon Slices
Ponzu Sauce
Truffle Aioli
Wonton Chips 4pc
Extra Ginger
Extra Wasabi
Fresh Wasabi
Side of Asparagus
Side of Avocado Slices
Spicy Aioli
Tamari - Gluten Free Soy Sauce
Wasabi Yuzu
COMBOS
Teppanyaki Jumbo Shrimp
hibachi or teriyaki. grilled with broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini and side of creamy sauce. roasted miso soup or ginger salad. garlic noodles or teppan rice.
Yaki Bento
Choice of any 3 skewers (excluding tuna or salmon). Served with side salad or roasted miso soup & teppan rice or garlic noodles.
Teppanyaki Chicken
hibachi or teriyaki. grilled with broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini and side of creamy sauce. roasted miso soup or ginger salad. garlic noodles or teppan rice.
Teppanyaki Vegatables
Sushi Bento A
Chef's choice of 3 pc nigiri & 3pc hosomaki (seaweed on outside roll), 4 pc Cali roll. Served with side salad or roasted miso soup.
Sushi Yaki Bento C
Choice of 2 skewers, teppan fried rice or garlic noodles, chef's choice of 3pc nigiri, 4pc Cali roll. Served with side salad or roasted miso soup.
Teppanyaki Ribeye Steak
hibachi or teriyaki. grilled with broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini and side of creamy sauce. roasted miso soup or ginger salad. garlic noodles or teppan rice.
Sushi Bento B
Chef's choice of 5pc nigiri & 3pc hosomaki (seaweed on outside roll) , 4pc Philly roll. Served with side salad or roasted miso soup.
SIGNATURE ROLLS
Earth & Sea Roll
Tempura lobster, asparagus, avocado, cucumber, topped with seared ribeye, spicy aioli, eel sauce, scallions, tobiko
Jade Dragon Roll
Shrimp tempura, asparagus, topped with freshwater eel, avocado, wasabi tobiko, microgreens, roasted garlic wasabi aioli drizzle
Kurai Umi Roll
bluefin tuna, jalapeno, cream cheese, topped w tobiko, wasabi aioli, eel sauce, scallions, salmon skin crunchies
Shogun Roll
avocado, asparagus, cucumber topped w yellowtail, jalapeno, spicy aioli, eel sauce, scallions
TLC Roll
Butter sauteed jumbo shrimp, topped w/ seared ribeye, southeast asian chimichurri drizzle, sesame seeds
Nirvana Roll
salmon, avocado, cream cheese topped with wild salmon, spicy aioli, eel sauce, torched, assorted tobiko, scallions, and tempura puffs
Golden Dragon
freshwater eel, cucumber, avocado topped w grilled pineapple, eel sauce, tobiko, sesame seeds
Sunset Horizon Roll
Imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, tekuan topped with bluefin tuna, wild salmon, yuzu slices, tobiko, wasabi yuzu
Garden Of Eden Roll
Cucumber, avocado, tekuan, asparagus topped with eel sauce, microgreens, rice puffs, soy paper
CLASSIC ROLLS
Tempura Shrimp Roll
Tempura jumbo shrimp, cucumber, asparagus, topped with tobiko, microgreens, spicy aioli
Philly Roll
Salmon, cucumber, creamcheese
California Roll
Imitation crab, cucumber, avocado, tobiko
Avocado Roll
Hamachi/Yellowtail Roll
Bluefin Tuna/Maguro Roll
Negitoro Roll
chopped fatty tuna w/ scallions
Veggie Roll
Cucumber, avocado, tekuan (pickled daikon), asparagus
Cucumber Roll
Freshwater Eel/Unagi Roll
Salmon/Sake BELLY Roll
Salmon/Sake Roll
Wild salmon roll
Scallop/Hotategai Roll
Sea Eel/Anago Roll
Spider Roll
Tempura soft shell crab, cucumber, asparagus, topped with tobiko, microgreens, eel sauce
Yellowtail/Hamachi BELLY Roll
NIGIRI/SASHIMI
Sake/Salmon
Maguro/Bluefin Tuna
Toro BELLY
Hamachi/Yellowtail
Ikura/Salmon Roe
A5 Wagyu
Seared Japanese A5 wagyu from Miyazaki
Unagi/Freshwater Eel
Imitation Crab/Kani
Salmon/Sake Toro Belly
Hotategai/Scallop
Sea Eel/Anago
Sweet Shrimp/Ama-Ebi
served with extra crispy shrimp heads
Hamachi Toro/Yellowtail BELLY
EXTRAS
Wasabi Aioli
Garlic Hoisin Sauce
House-Made Sriracha
Eel/Unagi Sauce
Nori Sheets
TLC Sauce
spicy southeast asian cilantro fish sauce
Spicy Aioli Pint
Fresh Jalapenos
SIDE Buttered Shrimp 3pc
Creamy Chimichurri Sauce
Lime Slices
Spicy Aioli PINT
4pc Toasted Bread
Creamy Sauce
Dumpling Sauce
Ginger Dressing
Ketchup
Lemon Slices
Ponzu Sauce
Truffle Aioli
Wonton Chips 4pc
Extra Ginger
Extra Wasabi
Fresh Wasabi
Side of Asparagus
Side of Avocado Slices
Spicy Aioli
Tamari - Gluten Free Soy Sauce
Wasabi Yuzu
YAKITORI/KUSHIYAKI - ROBATA GRILLED SKEWERS
Lobster/Robusuta
charred miso & yuzu garlic butter glaze
Japanese Scallop/Hotategai
yuzu citrus, truffle aioli, black sea salt
Chicken/Negima
thigh, breast, scallions, sweet tare glaze, pickled daikon & carrots
Ribeye
5 spice, garlic hoisin, house made sriracha,
micro cilantro
Tiger Prawn/Kuruma Ebi
yuzu citrus, miso garlic butter glaze, black sea salt
Pork Belly/Butabara
sweet & savory char siu, topped with pickled red onions
Oyster Mushrooms
truffle oil, black sea salt
Shoshito Peppers
sea salt, served w/ spicy aioli
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
King Trumpet Mushroom
Pineapple
cinnamon, brown sugar
Tofu
fried tofu, sweet tare glaze, served w/ jalapeno sauce
SMALL PLATES
Japanese Street Corn
sweet corn ribs, Japanese miso mayo, togarashi, parmesan, scallions, yuzu citrus
Chicken Bites/Karaage
Taiwanese inspired fried chicken thigh bites, Thai basil, scallions, pickled daikon, carrots, side of creamy sauce
Saku Lamb Pops
frenched lamb rip chops, truffle oil, black sea salt & pepper, pickled red onions, topped w/ creamy chimichurri sauce
Roasted Bone Marrow 2pcs
5 spice, garlic hoisin, house made sriracha, micro-cilantro, served w/ french baguette
Saku Truffle Fries
truffle aioli, in-house made furikake, parmesan, scallions
Hamachi Crudo
thinly sliced wild yellowtail, tozasu sauce, wasabi mayo, jalapeno, micro greens, togarashi
Dumplings/Gyoza
Pork or Veggie. flash fried, served w/ side of scallion dumpling sauce
Fried Calamari/Geso Karaage
squid rings & tentacles, micro greens, side of spicy aioli
Kama
Salmon $12 // Yellowtail $15. robata grilled fish collar over bichotan charcoal, togarashi, served w/ scallion ponzu sauce
A5 Wagyu - 3oz
3ounce of uncooked Japanese A5 wagyu from Miyazaki. Cook at home: wagyu butter, fresh sliced garlic, micro greens, sea salt, fresh wasabi
Edamame
SOUP SALAD SIDES
Roasted Miso Soup
roasted miso, tofu, furikake, scallions
Garlic Noodles
parmesan, bonito flakes, furikake, scallions, creamy sauce
Teppan Rice
fried onions, furikake, scallions, creamy sauce
Crab/Kani Salad
imitation crab meat, cucumber, spicy aioli, ponzu sauce
Poké Salad
salmon, tuna, yellowtail, avocado, fried shallots, tempura puffs, micro greens, house made ponzu, served w/ wonton chips
Side Salad
lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, house made ginger dressing
Sushi Rice
Otoshi/Pickled Vegetables
assorted pickled vegetables (cucumber, carrot, daikon)
NIGIRI/SASHIMI
Sake/Salmon
Maguro/Bluefin Tuna
Toro BELLY
Hamachi/Yellowtail
Ikura/Salmon Roe
A5 Wagyu
Seared Japanese A5 wagyu from Miyazaki
Unagi/Freshwater Eel
Imitation Crab/Kani
Salmon/Sake Toro Belly
Hotategai/Scallop
Sea Eel/Anago
Sweet Shrimp/Ama-Ebi
served with extra crispy shrimp heads
Hamachi Toro/Yellowtail BELLY
SIGNATURE ROLLS
Earth & Sea Roll
Tempura lobster, asparagus, avocado, cucumber, topped with seared ribeye, spicy aioli, eel sauce, scallions, tobiko
Jade Dragon Roll
Shrimp tempura, asparagus, topped with freshwater eel, avocado, wasabi tobiko, microgreens, roasted garlic wasabi aioli drizzle
Kurai Umi Roll
bluefin tuna, jalapeno, cream cheese, topped w tobiko, wasabi aioli, eel sauce, scallions, salmon skin crunchies
Shogun Roll
avocado, asparagus, cucumber topped w yellowtail, jalapeno, spicy aioli, eel sauce, scallions
TLC Roll
Butter sauteed jumbo shrimp, topped w/ seared ribeye, southeast asian chimichurri drizzle, sesame seeds
Nirvana Roll
salmon, avocado, cream cheese topped with wild salmon, spicy aioli, eel sauce, torched, assorted tobiko, scallions, and tempura puffs
Golden Dragon
freshwater eel, cucumber, avocado topped w grilled pineapple, eel sauce, tobiko, sesame seeds
Sunset Horizon Roll
Imitation crab, avocado, cucumber, tekuan topped with bluefin tuna, wild salmon, yuzu slices, tobiko, wasabi yuzu
Garden Of Eden Roll
Cucumber, avocado, tekuan, asparagus topped with eel sauce, microgreens, rice puffs, soy paper
CLASSIC ROLLS
Tempura Shrimp Roll
Tempura jumbo shrimp, cucumber, asparagus, topped with tobiko, microgreens, spicy aioli
Philly Roll
Salmon, cucumber, creamcheese
California Roll
Imitation crab, cucumber, avocado, tobiko
Avocado Roll
Hamachi/Yellowtail Roll
Bluefin Tuna/Maguro Roll
Negitoro Roll
chopped fatty tuna w/ scallions
Veggie Roll
Cucumber, avocado, tekuan (pickled daikon), asparagus
Cucumber Roll
Freshwater Eel/Unagi Roll
Salmon/Sake BELLY Roll
Salmon/Sake Roll
Wild salmon roll
Scallop/Hotategai Roll
Sea Eel/Anago Roll
Spider Roll
Tempura soft shell crab, cucumber, asparagus, topped with tobiko, microgreens, eel sauce
Yellowtail/Hamachi BELLY Roll
EXTRAS
Wasabi Aioli
Garlic Hoisin Sauce
House-Made Sriracha
Eel/Unagi Sauce
Nori Sheets
TLC Sauce
spicy southeast asian cilantro fish sauce
Spicy Aioli Pint
Fresh Jalapenos
SIDE Buttered Shrimp 3pc
Creamy Chimichurri Sauce
Lime Slices
Spicy Aioli PINT
4pc Toasted Bread
Creamy Sauce
Dumpling Sauce
Ginger Dressing
Ketchup
Lemon Slices
Ponzu Sauce
Truffle Aioli
Wonton Chips 4pc
Extra Ginger
Extra Wasabi
Fresh Wasabi
Side of Asparagus
Side of Avocado Slices
Spicy Aioli
Tamari - Gluten Free Soy Sauce
Wasabi Yuzu
COMBOS
Teppanyaki Jumbo Shrimp
hibachi or teriyaki. grilled with broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini and side of creamy sauce. roasted miso soup or ginger salad. garlic noodles or teppan rice.
Yaki Bento
Choice of any 3 skewers (excluding tuna or salmon). Served with side salad or roasted miso soup & teppan rice or garlic noodles.
Teppanyaki Chicken
hibachi or teriyaki. grilled with broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini and side of creamy sauce. roasted miso soup or ginger salad. garlic noodles or teppan rice.
Teppanyaki Vegatables
Sushi Bento A
Chef's choice of 3 pc nigiri & 3pc hosomaki (seaweed on outside roll), 4 pc Cali roll. Served with side salad or roasted miso soup.
Sushi Yaki Bento C
Choice of 2 skewers, teppan fried rice or garlic noodles, chef's choice of 3pc nigiri, 4pc Cali roll. Served with side salad or roasted miso soup.
Teppanyaki Ribeye Steak
hibachi or teriyaki. grilled with broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini and side of creamy sauce. roasted miso soup or ginger salad. garlic noodles or teppan rice.
Sushi Bento B
Chef's choice of 5pc nigiri & 3pc hosomaki (seaweed on outside roll) , 4pc Philly roll. Served with side salad or roasted miso soup.
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Recent Reviews
It was our first time dining here with my family, and we had such a wonderful experience. Our server was amazing she recommended a sake that I had never tried before (lychee nigori) it was a great suggestion and paired perfectly with our meal. The food was fantastic, every dish was full of flavor and beautifully prepared. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and made for a really enjoyable evening. We had a great time and will definitely be returning!
June 2026
Food was very good. We visited during the advertised Tuesday/Thursday happy hour, but were informed that happy hour may not be offered when there is an event taking place. There is a note about this in small print at the bottom of the menu, but it is easy to miss.
If you’re planning to visit specifically for happy hour, it may be worth calling ahead or asking whether it is being honored that day.
If you’re planning to visit specifically for happy hour, it may be worth calling ahead or asking whether it is being honored that day.
June 2026
Best sushi rolls for the best prices! Saku gives you the opportunity to experience good quality food without breaking the bank too much. Customer service is 10/10, definitely recommend coming here for a nice dinner no matter the occasion. Love the cherry blossom aesthetic, which just so happens to be one of my favorite flowers!!
May 2026
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