42 Best Japanese Restaurants near Matthews

“Katsudon is one of my favorites, so glad to have a place close that makes it the way I like it! 🙏🏼🍱“

“Awesome sushi and affordable prices“

“We have been going to Osaka's for a number of years. They updated their menu recently as well as the quality of their product. The new menu and the changes to their product has been exceptional. It is our No. 1 place for Sushi in the area. I highly recommend it.“

“I usually go there with my son and husband. All three of us have very different taste. this is the only restaurant we no one has to compromise. We all get exactly what we like. Our son likes Sushi, my husband likes Chinese, I like American. We try to go early because it's cheaper and we get a senior discount as well. we help ourselves to the food so there is no wait time. A refill of your drink is done very quickly. The atmosphere is also very nice. No loud music and the waiters a friendly and polite.“

“I always come here to the Prosperity/Benfield Location but tonight it wasn’t decent. I’ll still come back but disappointed cause they wouldn’t answer their phone. I’m allergic to mushrooms. My Rice wasn’t cooked thoroughly“

“Food and service amazing However : Server totally ignored me and only talked to my daughter. Also we were asked to leave when they started to get busy. Music was loud and even my twenty something old daughter thought it was awful. Those things would prevent me from going back or recommending it to anyone else“

“Just visited the Charlotte Uptown location today and it was fantastic! This was my third time at this location and I think it's even better than the last two times. Keon, our server, was exceptionally nice and made our lunch such a great experience. Love Jinya! So good!“

“Absolutely my favorite sushi place in Charlotte. Staff is so friendly and the food is AMAZING!!!“

“Great place for a quiet evening out. Food was amazing.“

“It is without exaggeration that I say this is my favorite restaurant in the Charlotte area. You can tell the level of care and detail the food is consistently prepared with. Everything is always just right, from the house made salad dressing, to the breading on the pork, even down to the ramen being just the right thickness and consistency. The servers are always prompt and courteous and the portions are always generous too. I genuinely can’t recommend this place enough, I just wish they were open on Tuesdays.“

“Their poke bowls are always super fresh. They have a great variety of fish, tons of vegetable options, and a solid selection of sauces, so you can build exactly what you’re craving. It’s an easy way to get a healthy, balanced meal, especially when you’re short on time. Consistently good quality and always hits the spot.“

“Great sushi and spring rolls！“

“Good food - Excellent wait staff“

“There was an issue with the reservation I made online, so I'm glad that I called to have it changed to an earlier time. When I called, the person I spoke with could not find my reservation even though I received a confirmation email and text. Fortunately they were able to take us at the earlier time we wanted, so it worked out.

We were seated right away upon arriving, and greeted very shortly after. We started woth the calamari, which was perfectly fried and not overloaded with breading or random accouterments that just take up space on the dish. It was a generous portion.

We shared 3 sushi rolls - the gladiator, dynamite, and scorpion. All fresh and delicious!

Service was good. We were seated on the side of the restaurant where you can see the kitchen and all of the to-go orders being prepared, which I did not care for, but the team works quietly, so its not disturbing in that manner.

We will definitely eat here again.“

“Awesome food loved it. Need some more.“

“My 17 year old son LOVES sushi! We took him for his birthday today! I love the steak bites and rice with vegetables and the crab rangoons!“

“Great sushi options. Ballantine roll was superb, terrific calamari and good selection of cocktails.“

“This has become my go-to spot when I'm on this side of town. The concept is great and the sushi burritos are always fresh and amazing. The service is great, too. I hope they are able to expand to the center city and/or east side of town, soon.“

“Very good restaurant a must try.“

“My family and I ate at Hanako last night, and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We ordered miso and hot soups along with several rolls — spicy salmon, spicy tuna, volcano, dragon, and the Hanako roll. Everything tasted fresh and delicious.

Even though the restaurant was short-staffed, our food arrived on time, and the staff remained attentive. The bathrooms were also very clean, which I appreciate. The only drawback for me was that the lighting was a little dim.

Overall, Hanako serves the best sushi in the Indian Land area. When I’m craving sushi locally, this is my go-to spot!“

“I stopped by this sushi bar recently and had what might be the best sushi experience of my life. The two chefs, Ikadek and Ardi, were absolute masters behind the counter. Despite the language barrier (they speak very little English), their warmth, smiles, and passion for what they do came through loud and clear. They took such pride in every piece they prepared — the fish was incredibly fresh, the flavors perfectly balanced, and the presentation beautiful. It was some of the most delicious sushi I’ve ever had.
What really blew us away was their incredible generosity. They comped most of our order and kept treating us to extra pieces. It felt like we were guests in their home rather than customers at a restaurant. Their kindness turned a simple meal into a memorable experience.
If you love authentic, high-quality sushi made with heart, you have to come here and sit at the bar with Ikadek and Ardi. They’re the real deal. Thank you both — I’ll be back very soon!“

“Our favorite sushi spot!!“

“Restaurant in food court style place. Really fast service! Delicious healthy Korean food. I ordered bulgogi bibimbap. The diff between the Bap and the bibimbap is that bibimbap has steamed veggies and the Bap has a salad for the veggies. The bibimbap came with a spicy sauce and miso soup. The soup was actually really good with fresh green onions. The side of japchae (sweet teriyaki style sweet potato noodles) was so worth it! Good for gluten-free friendly (intolerance). (No dishes are officially labeled gluten free). I liked everything I tried!“

“I have no pictures because every time my boyfriend and I come in here we demolish our food. The staff is so nice and welcoming everytime. Your food is in togos but that never stops it from hitting everytime ! Love it here and even though we’ve moved all around charlotte , wether its a 5min or 25 min we will continue coming here !“

“We had an amazing dinner here during Queens Feast. Highly recommend for a date night as the atmosphere is extremely warm and romantic. Great drinks as well, and the food of course was delicious and extremely fresh.“

“Wide diversity of sushi & appetizers.“

“Great eating friendly good food“

“The dishes were freshly made, and you could taste it in every bite — nothing reheated, nothing bland. The flavors were balanced, vibrant, and genuinely satisfying. The menu was surprisingly broad, offering all kinds of options, from classic comfort dishes to more adventurous picks, so it was easy to find something that fit the mood.
Service matters just as much as taste, and they delivered there too. The staff was attentive without hovering, quick without rushing, and genuinely friendly. It made the whole experience feel relaxed and welcoming.
If you want a spot where good food, fresh ingredients, and solid service all show up at the table, this restaurant is worth the visit.“

“Delicious food with quality meat.“

“Passed by here during work and ordered something I've never had. It was great. Now I'm attempting to try out the whole menu. So far everything is wonderful. Even the dishes I am already familiar with have been done just different enough that it's a completely different flavor, in a good way. I have turned my family and coworkers on to this hidden little gem as well. We all love it. If you like heat, anything can be made spicy. Just ask. This has become my new favorite spot. The dine in option is really small, so large groups may be a problem. The staff couldn't be more friendly. Highly recommend a visit. So far my favorite dish is the curry with green sauce. (Spicy)“

“Wonderful food and atmosphere. Great employees! Went twice within 5 days while I was in town visiting. Will definitely come back when I’m town again!!!“

“Been coming here for years now and I have not once left disappointed. Our waiter might as well know us by name. A lot of people might order take out from here but I prefer to sit and enjoy as the food always comes out hot and delicious. I've tried a lot of different rolls but my favorite is the Super Crunchy Roll.“

“Simply the best! Staff are always incredibly friendly and the Sushi is delicious. I have been dining at Red Sake for the last 3 years and every visit has been exceptional not only in food but also service 🙌🏻“

“Everything here is AMAZING!!“

“Not a sushi girl BUT they have so much more. The vibe is flirty and sexy with intimate charm. BTW love the Cherry Blossom Trees. We ordered a lot. Coconut Fire Shrimp, Garden and Tempura Rolls, Mushroom and Salmon Yakitiri, Goyza, Truffle Fries, Garlic Butter noodles, Plum wine, Crane Returns, Melon Smash and Koi Pond. It was delicious. Everything was bursting with flavor. The garlic noods were bomb. We used them to tie the Yakitori together. Service is extremely fast too!“

“I always come here to the Prosperity/Benfield Location but tonight it wasn’t decent. I’ll still come back but disappointed cause they wouldn’t answer their phone. I’m allergic to mushrooms. My Rice wasn’t cooked thoroughly“

“Great value, soul lid experience!“

“Hibatch source doesn't taste like hibachi. It's just some random source.
Chicken was fresh and tender. Steak was perfectly fine but some pieces were tough.
You get a lot of food for your money. It tasted good but I wish it had hibachi taste.
Whit source included taste good, goes well with the meal.“

“We had a great chef! Good was excellent!“

“Brandi & her whole team are absolutely amazing! The food is wonderful, and the owners genuinely care about the staff, the community, and of course the overall ambiance of the restaurant. Highly recommend!“

“The only place I get sushi from.“

“The food was very good along with the atmosphere but the thing that definitely stood out the most was our server. Brittany. She was so kind and gave very good recommendations to what we should order.if you go here i would definitely recommend asking for brittany.“