“This place is definitely worth a visit!! Sushi is one of our favorite but hard to find a good place. This place checks all the boxes. Food- I think my rolls were Spider, Hibachi beef and Miru Mountain and they were sooooo good! My fiancee ordered a bento box and the meat was very good and tender. The service was great, the staff is very welcoming and attentive. The presentation was beautiful and price is very reasonable. The atmosphere is nothing pretentious, is on the darker side, more light would be nice. We will definitely be back! Enough parking right in front of the restaurant, so that is a plus!“
“This place is an amazing. It's a small place on Monroe Rd, but they have a BIG IMPACT. The food is great. I typically get the eel and they have about 4 eel options. The wasabi is great. I feel right at home and the people working here are always the nicest. If you're looking for good sushi, here you have it. ✌?“
“Good food and plenty of it. They don't really have wheelchair seating but they found a pretty good spot with plenty of space to sit one. They made sure my cup was full and I left feeling full and satisfied with my meal.Wheelchair accessibility: Parking isn't hard as long as they aren't too full and although they don't have designated tables for wheelchairs they do have a few tables with enough room for wheelchairs. Probably just 2 or 3 though.“
“My experience here has always been top notch and delicious! It has been consistently great from when I was pregnant to now sharing meals on dinner dates with my son. The staff is always friendly and helpful. To-go orders are just as great as dining in as well. All this to say: you should go and experience this comforting place.“
“March 2024. Alright.... For real this time. Slacked off last 2 years but I mean it this time. Will never return or go to other buffets unless it's with a lucky girlfriend in the future. (Need to lose weight and get ripped/ buffed) Thanks for being so nice to me even though I was by myself, eating for 1. Saw a happy couple right beside my table and felt so happy for them. Someday, I will be like them. And someday, I wouldn't eat way too much to get my money's worth and just eat there to date. Someday. Sah Luh Nah Lah, Saronara.“
“First time here and it was great experience. The food and service was great- it gets crowded easily so make sure you get a reservation ahead of time. When our waiter asked if we wanted dessert, he came out with all desserts in a sampler plate for us to see. We were very impressed, 10/10!“
“Top notch experience and delicious poke bowls!Excellent, fresh and delicious ingredients. Superb customer service.Add as many toppings as you want!I took the whole family and they all really enjoyed it.I built my own bowl with tuna and salmon- spicy mayo- wow it was SO good!They guys had excellent customer service.The restaurant was very clean.My family and I will certainly be back!If you like poke- you’ll love this place!Just make sure you double check that you’re but trying to go at their unusual closed-for-lunch time!Parking: Large free parking lot for the whole strip mall.“
“I visited O-Ku in Charlotte for the first time on Monday night between 4pm-7pm. On Mondays and Wednesdays between 4pm-7pm all sushi is half off except for the kouyou and hot & heavy rolls. This deal is for dine-in only!I ordered the spicy tuna crunch, mermaid, and spider rolls.The spicy tuna crunch roll was meh and nothing special. Just a typical spicy tuna roll with tempura crumbs on top.The mermaid roll was spectacular and super tasty. I loved the tempura batter on the outside which gave it a nice crunch and all the ingredients inside paired really well together. 10/10 sushi roll.The spider roll was not like any spider rolls I have had in my lifetime. I really like the salmon on top of the spider roll. Overall, a really yummy and tasty roll. Also, a 10/10 and would 1000% recommend!.The ambiance was really nice and service was incredible. Although, I did not order a drink, the drink menu looked really good!They have other locations in other cities like Raleigh, NC, so go on their website and see if there is a O-ku near you! Give this restaurant a try!“
“This was our first time eating here. The service was amazing and the waitress kept checking on us and was super friendly. The food was all made fresh as it was piping hot and really good. I am not sure why we waited so long to eat here, but we’ll be back.“
“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!“
“The service is fast and amazing, the waiter food suggestion was fantastic. The quality and flavor of the sushi was great. I spent 15 usd and was more than enough. My favorite sushi place so far in the areaParking: Big Parking lot , you wont struggle for parking“
“Great sushi, bento boxes and kids meals. Our service was great and the crazy roll were flavorful. The ginger dressing was fresh and the miso soup was one of my favorites. Our table ordered a variety and were glad to try hibachi and teriyaki entrees. We look forward to more to try.Kid-friendliness: Different options to try“
“My food was great. The portion size for my hibachi bowl (chicken) was so large. They give plenty of meat. My crab rangoon was nice and large too. I would recommend their ginger dressing for your hibachi bowls. It is so good. My food was only $19. Parking wise be prepared to parallel park. I will be back.“
“Best poke bowl in Charlotte, jokes asideI’ve been trying poke bawl / sushi for more then a year everywhere around Charlotte.This place is the best place you’ll find, trust me.I can post many pictures of the food I had here but I’ll show you one with my empty bowl ? because it is so good I finished it before I realized I could have shared with you.Love the customer service, food is simply delicious, atmosphere like home, clean and tidy ?Recommend ????? 5 stars“
“I defiantly would like more flavor in the food and maybe shouldn’t have ordered tempura style veggies. I envisioned something else in mind and the batter on the veggies filled me very fast. I ended up giving up on the veggies and went for my sushi roll which was delicious. I love Sake and the bartender recommended a nice smooth one for us. I will go check out other locations in town.“
“The chicken katsu sandwiches are very good. The crispiness on the chicken and the soft bread are a winning combination. My only critique is they come with more mayo than I would like. Wish there was a way to ask for less on the online ordering.“
“Celebrated my anniversary here. We had our first date here and we come back each year. Never disappoints. This time we had the miso and pistachio ice cream sandwich and the green tea cheesecake with cocktails. I love their food too and we have enjoyed it on many occasions. We will be back! Thank you so much for being a part of our love journey!Parking: It's right across the steeet from the restaurant and covered parkingWheelchair accessibility: Available. You can use the elevator and the space between tables allows for wheelchairs.“
“The service here is great, both quick and friendly. The food is authentic and traditional. If you want Japanese food, this is where you get it. The food is reasonably priced, considering how good it tastes. I would definitely recommend as a family experience if you have older kids, as the small building would not accomodate for super loud noise.Dietary restrictions: If you are vegetarian or dairy free, their menu can accommodate for that naturally since a lot of their dishes do not have dairy. Also, since many dishes are rice-based, gluten intolerance may be accommodated for as well. If you have Celiac's though, I'd contact the restaurant since they do have wheat noodles in their ramen and I'm not sure if they have gluten free soy sauce.“
“Located in the corner of a plaza with a biker bar next door, this place stays busy with take-outs! We decided to dine in as we had some time to kill. It is sparce with seating, but their biggest draw is to-go orders. The food is made fresh and hot and plenty for leftovers, as most Asian eateries provide.“
“As a Seattle native and recent transplant in CLT, Miku is my go-to spot for sushi. I’ve had the pleasure of dining a handful of times and it never disappoints. The staff is friendly and the ambience is inviting. The restaurant is very clean and organized. In my opinion, Miku’s overall quality & value easily beat out the competition - Red Sake. I’ve recently moved further away from Miku, but I will continue to make the drive for some great sushi!“
“I visited from SC for my birthday. And the moment I walked in until the time I left everything was amazing and beautiful. The food was very tasty.I had the sweetheart roll and that was delicious and the shrimp and veg app. The host Aruella she was very generous and kind and she made sure I felt welcomed, very nice person. My server Dustin,,,, he was amazing he recommended the best drinks and also made my 1st time visit amazing....you want be disappointed AT ALLLLLL“
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“Tuesday was the first time that I've eaten at Kaiziku restaurant. I've eaten Japanese meals before, but not here. I had no idea what to order. Thank goodness for a great couple that came in and gave me some suggestions. I am so happy I ate here. I ordered the shrimp fried rice with vegetables and an order of crab ragoon. My dinner was delicious!!! Everyone was very polite and understanding of me being confused as to what to order!! Kaizoku Japanese Cuisine & Pike Bowl restaurant, Thank you for such a wonderful experience!!! I will be back!!! ???????“
“Go-to Asian food. It's quick, good, and relatively cheap. Not the best sushi I've ever had, but definitely worth the price. The entree portions are large as well. I've been numerous times for lunch and dinner and haven't found a better go-to in Charlotte!“
“Wonderful sushi and great hot food options. My favorite is Spicy Thai Basil chicken and for sushi I love the Red sake roll as well as the Phoenix roll. The staff is awesome. Have followed Steve and Yisa from Wild East Bistro and happy they are so close by! Give them a try!“
“Decided to visit and have a solo early dinner. I must say I was not disappointed at all. I ordered a miso soup, pineapple yakitori, pork belly yakitori, and the earth and sea roll. Everything was well seasoned, fresh, and absolutely delicious. I never tried Yakitori before, however I promise it won’t be the last time. The cinnamon and pineapple danced on my taste buds. The pork belly was crunch on the outside and tender on the inside. For drinks I enjoyed the watermelon red-bull margarita and a lemon drop martini. The service from the bar staff was attentive and personable. I will absolutely return to try more items on the menu! Highly recommended!“
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“Ally has excellent customer service, she knows the bar from back to front, and she could immediately tell me what's on special from day today. Ally is an exceptional asset to have as she made my experince very comfortable and feel at home. Thank you Jiya for great service! ??“
“SushiHana impresses with its delicious sushi spread and diverse menu. The all-you-can-eat option is a fantastic highlight, allowing you to sample a wide variety of sushi rolls and other dishes without breaking the bank. The fresh fish and beautiful presentation remain consistent, even with this generous offer. The prompt and friendly service further enhances the dining experience, making SushiHana a top choice for sushi enthusiasts looking for value and quality.“
“Fast food sushi without the fast food taste. Great place in uptown to grab a few rolls to go or miso on a cold rainy day. Order ahead and it will likely be ready when you walk in. Folks working there are friendly and do a great job giving you a quick healthy meal when you're eating on the run.“
“I always enjoy my meal here. It's yummy, fast and quality ingredients. I like that they make their own sauces in house that you can add to your kdogs, and they come in the kupbap bowls. It's also the only k-dog place I know of in Charlotte that makes their own batter fries them fresh in front of you. My favorite thing is that they have a bunch of Korean drinks to try. And the owners are really nice. The food hall itself is nicely decorated with a lot of plants and comfortable seating.“
“The food is fantastic I definitely recommend the salmon avocado roll and the vegtable tempura it's super yummy the staff aren't very socialable but I am still a frequent guest here since trying it I definitely think the sushi tastes fresh and delicious great casual spot for hangout with family and friends and good for a quick little date night :)“
“Still my favorite sushi restaurant close to charlotte! Moved around quite a bit but everytime I'm in town I still like to visit. Great food, even better drink specials. I'm glad to see it's one of the things that hasnt changed.“
“Food here is amazing, the appetizers were by far the best part of the meal. Not to downplay the rest of the menu, the apps are just that good! Service wasn't the best, but we were in a large group so understandable that things would slip through the cracks. Overall a great experience!Parking: Parking is a garage located behind the restaurant, if restaurant is on your right side, you will take a right onto side street and another right into garage. 90 minutes free parking, be sure to register your vehicle via the QR code.“
“My husband and I love this place! It was one of the first restaurants we visited in Charlotte, and we've been back many times. To start with, the cocktails are amazing! I almost always have the spicy margherita, and my husband is very fond of the espresso martini. I've also sampled the Mystic Basil and Unami Margheritas. Yum! The bartender, Aaron, is friendly and attentive, always ready for conversation if you come in alone. Even the owner, Andrew, is given to mixology on occasion. As to the food, there is definitely an Asian twist, as Japanese food is Chef Nobu's specialty. That being said, he also prepares delicious and healthy bowls with salmon or meat or just veggies. And if you ask, he will make you one of his sushi sandwiches, which are out of this world. Mimi is usually our waitress, and she's great at suggesting go-withs, including something from their thoughtful wine list. And did I mention the free parking? In a neighborhood where you think you might run out of gas before you find a spot, there's plenty of parking out front. They also have live music and DJs occasionally, and a patio out front for dining in good weather. Overall, a great dining experience!Parking: Free parking in front of the building“
“The service is good! But the food was eh. Chicken was over cooked and chewy. Shrimp was slightly burnt and had a burnt flavor. Fried rice was flavorless. Carrots seemed to be over done and didn’t match the dish. Brocolli was done good though. The calamari was okay, but was also slightly overcooked.We only got the hibachi dishes and calamari, did not try the sushi so that may have been a better choice.“
“I have been here a few times and don’t have any complaints. It was a later lunch when we went so there wasn’t a lot of people inside. I ordered the Volcano Roll and the Edamame. Everything was so tasty and made well.The volcano roll sounds spicy with the jalapeños on it and yet it perfect.“
“After a 10+ year pause on Japanese steakhouses, we had a large party here for my son’s birthday. He and his friends really enjoyed the dinner. My husband and I sat at the sushi bar and ate some rolls and edamame.The atmosphere was dark and a light smoke hung in the air. This might be unavoidable with the fire and steam as part of the show, but it did bother me. They do have large fans over the cooking areas. It was very crowded also, but on a Saturday night this is probably to be expected.The hibachi diners reported the food was excellent. We didn’t realize they were going to mix the food orders and give everyone some of each others orders. My son is significantly allergic to shrimp and began coughing and sneezing and his throat tightened as soon as he started eating. He ordered steak but some shrimp was put on his plate. He didn’t eat it, but shrimp must have touched his food somehow. It would be best if the waiter asked about food allergies at the time of ordering and took careful precautions. It could be an extremely dangerous mistake to make.“
“Such a hard place to review because ultimately, you're going for this conveyor belt operation. And that was cool. But most of the sushi on the conveyor is basic stuff you get at the grocery store. This was our first time and we brought family that was visiting thinking it'd be something cool and different but the place in general felt old and lacked an update. The food was good but none of it was special. It is clear that this is a good lunch spot but is NOT a dinner place. Really my expectation was inflated by these social media pages blowing this place up and then walking into an old looking place with no alcohol and a cool conveyor belt. The price was spot on though! I wish we could give half stars cause this is a 3.5 but my lack of research shouldn't give a low 3 star rating! Nothing wrong with the place but also nothing special either.Kid-friendliness: My kids loved the conveyor belt“
“My wife and I both liked the sushi she ordered, but we both found the ones I ordered middling.The Pink Lady, as an example, was all lobster salad, very little avocado, and no mango. The brightness of some mango would have really cut through and made it a good roll, but without it, it was just fishy mayo and rice.“
“just a heads up if you order the hibachi chicken dinner and it says it comes with soup and salad you have to make sure you ask for the soup or you'll get home and will not haveit. call back and they said you have to ask for the soup even though the menu says it comes with????04/04/24“
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“The food is always great! The waitress did forget to put in my cucumber roll and then said she didn't think that they made them. Once I told her what's in it, they were very accommodating in my request for this simple appetizer. There is a lot of loud music played when someone is celebrating a birthday, but that's part of the experience.“
“Have not been here for a while, I meet with my friends have dinner here. The Shui Mai was so good, not even get time to take picture all gone, lol. Sashimi was fresh and tempura was good. Especially fried rice noodle, we got shrimp fried noodles, it was very good! highly recommend! Plus my friend ordered a bento box, a lot of different things can eat, will try next time! Hope be here soon!“
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“I love this place so very much. Over the last several years since they have opened, they've maintained good quality food, good service, and quick order turnaround times. All this even whey they are busy which is most of the time due to the listed reasons. I love sushi, but it's one of those cusines that can add up quickly, especially if you have a large appetite like I do. Due to the fact that here, you can eat as much as you want for one fair price, it makes indulging on my favorite food possible without spending $100. Thank you Mr. Tokyo for existing!Vegetarian options: Salads and soups have no meat, and you can also modify rolls to not have fish.Parking: There's always spaces available.“
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“Finally! Delicious hibachi in Charlotte. The sauces were really fresh and flavorful, all the vegetables had a great taste and texture, and the meat was tender. I ordered a medium, rare, filet mignon, and it was prepared more on the rare side. I thought that fifty two dollars for one entrée with one veggie roll was pretty steep pricing for takeout. The portion size were reasonable, but not large, and hibachi includes fried rice, but not noodles. Would definitely return for the flavor, less jazzed about the pricing.“
“The cashier was beautiful and so cheerful, and lady assisted her with a smile and just great energy on this rainy day. But most importantly the bowl was 10/10 plus it was a Tuesday special. I had to double back and buy 2 more for take home...yes, that good.Vegetarian options: The vegetables were cooked perfectly soft with a little crunch, everyone was so friendly“
“Have been going here since I was a little girl. The food has always been delicious. Prices barely went up during covid. Cheap hibachi and great quality for the price! Moved away for a few years but am now moving back to the area. I was praying that the place was still a hit and oh yes it was! Just as I remembered it, wonderful! We will definitely be stopping by here all of the time for a quick dinner! I have the hibachi steak with mushrooms pictured and my boyfriend had the hibachi steak with broccoli. I recommend the steak as the chicken is a little bland at times. Also the owners are very kind.“
“After reading one of my other pho reviews of other pho places I'm Charlotte I've really been contemplating one question: What is the quintessential American pho experience.Now, personally, I prefer the tight, small, let's say "quaint" vietnamese places preferably with a bunch of dudes outside smoking and/or playing cards. There has to be some kind of gambling machine nearby. The music is vietnamese. that kind of stuff.Be-em has truly nailed it. Heart mind and body. There's no host, no server to seat you, you walk in and order from a nice big tablet. Take your time. Read through it all. It's touchscreen so it's very intuitive. I love it. Really feels like more restaurants need to follow exactly Be-ems lead.For the heart, this place is beautifully decorated with high ceiling and just it's a while vibe you gotta check out. For the mind, there are these laminated papers that have the story behind the restaurants name and frankly it almost brought a tear to my eye, really soothes the soul to see hard work pay off and be so real. For the body, well ultimately this is why every one eats, the pho was great! Definitely a google maps 5 star. I will now include what I call my "graduated pho scale" which is the most critical lens with which I grade wherein a 10 is essentially michelin star so-to-speak. This pho gets a 7 which is very good. The broth for me was a little salty but the meat was excellent. That reminds me I gotta rant about this meat cuz it was really really good. The pho got a 6 but the meat elevated it to a 7 for sure.You can really taste how they pride themselves on the meat I loved how the brisket had a smokey quality and I've never gotten more meatballs served to me in a pho "special" although I don't think it came with tendon or tripe. That said, this is probably the best experience for first time pho tryers and for kids! They have lots of Boba tea options and pho is only a little bit of the menu there are lots to try!Overall experience was a 10/10 this isn't just a restaurant it is a total hang out spot like get a drink with your friends and chill super cool kind of place!“
“The hibachi was really good. Best hibachi I’ve had so far in Charlotte. I got the chicken and shrimp, no carrots. But for the price you do not get a lot of meat. I asked for no carrots and still didn’t get extra veggies as a replacement. They will give you a lot of rice to make it seem like it’s alot, but me personally mines wasn’t.“
“I ordered the donkatsu and the yellowtail roll for take out.The yellowtail roll was very good, with minimal rice thats not flattened to death like some other places. It perfectly encompassed a large piece of yellowtail that tasted fresh. It was very addictive in taste and mouth feel for me.The donkatsu was breaded and fried perfectly with minimal breading (which i love) surrounding a nice juicy pork cutlet. Also very good.I definitely want to come back to try the other sushi options.“