North American Sake Brewery & Restaurant
522 2nd St SE Unit E, Charlottesville
(434) 767-8105
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The bartender was friendly and the sake tasted great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a marvelous find! Adjacent to the IX Art Gallery. We loved the Tempura Shrimp, Spicy Tuna Sushi Rolls & the delicious Red Dragon wings. Highly recommend the Sake flight, all brewed in-house. Makes a great change from the usual beers ;)
We need to return to sample their Ramen!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
We came here to celebrate our anniversary while we are on the road while moving. I found it on the find me gluten free app, as I have celiac disease. I did end up getting glutened, however, this was absolutely the best customer service experience I have ever had when I have gotten sick from gluten cross contact. They were so attentive and sweet and handled the issue promptly. My husband (who does not have celiac disease) loved his food. He always feels bad if we go somewhere and I can’t eat or I end up getting sick but he also agreed that the staff here handled the mistake in the best way he has seen so far. Even though I did get sick, I trust by the way they handled it that they will investigate thoroughly for the safety of others. We will remember this and when we pass through again my husband will definitely eat with y’all again. I’ll have some sake still :) (I didn’t catch the names of the waitress and manager who helped us, but shout out to them and thank you for the tums, pickled ginger, and ginger beer to help my stomach!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I really wish I could rate this place higher. The staff and environment were great. But the teriyaki chicken with rice was not that great - the chicken was kind of tough/woody and had a strange taste through it, and the sauce kind of left a bad taste in my mouth. Kind of reminds me of something out of a crock pot. On top of that, it was $18 dollars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Everything was delicious, everything!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I come here frequently for dates. Their food and service is always great. We love this place so much.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The ramen here is outstanding—deep, flavorful broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and well-balanced toppings. Both traditional and vegan bowl was rich and satisfying. I was impressed by the vegan ramen, which had real depth and wasn’t just an afterthought. Their sake is brewed in-house and it’s fantastic. This place is a must-visit for anyone who loves quality food and drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful place. Nice date idea. Great bar menu and a good place to try the sake flights if you like Sake! I would say the ramen is “Asian Inspired” but it gives me the Dragons Den Bobba vibes. Broth tasted like 100% all soy sauce and noodles were pretty tough to chew. Might come back for the drinks but not the food. Was not expecting the hard core heavy metal music in a ramen place but I guess workers should be able to vibe to their own thing at work.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Super chill atmosphere with great vegan options! The sake was top notch but the ramen and rice dishes were even better!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a terrible experience at C Sake. The waitress was extremely rude and dismissive. My friends and I tried to be polite, but she accused my friend of “mansplaining” when he was just speaking. She also left the card machine with us and didn’t even wait for the transaction to go through. Her attitude felt not just unprofessional but also targeted—she treated us differently from other customers, which made us uncomfortable. Definitely not coming back.
Restaurantji Recommends
Large selection of saki. I recommend a flight to try a few different ones. Also grab an order of pork dumplings. These went well with the saki and are super tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sake Flight, Pork-Ginger Dumplings
This is where the magic happens. The food spans from the traditional ramen broth of the Nas Original to the warming depths of Mr. Spicy, the smoky vegetarian and vegan options of Smokey and the Veg to the incredible umami powerhouse of the Momo Chicken. Bowls are absolutely easy to share, and pairing a spicy ramen with even the Fiery Ahi Poke Bowl gives you a contrast of hot and cooling flavors as you alternate between bowls. You have to try it! The sushi is delicious, and the appetizers (especially the spicy edamame) round out the bill for an unforgettable flavor journey. This is meditative food for the soul. The attentive staff meet all of your needs, and the playlists running are chill and fun. This restaurant delivers foodie zen with great value and should be on your Charlottesville list of places not only to try but to visit again and again.
Overall, I loved my experience here. The atmosphere transported you to another place, the Olympus sake we tried blew our minds, and the arts/crafts around the location kept us entertained. Could not recommend this place enough
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sake Flight
The spacious deck with sun, covered shade, and a fire pit offers a great place for you and your 4-legged bestie! Great menu with ramen, sushi, and small plates and extensive drink options. I loved the sake flight. The rice is what distinguishes great sushi, and theirs was top-notch. I’m also a dumpling snob. Again, NAS’s were San Francisco worthy!
The staff are super welcoming dog-lovers. I recommend NAS with or without your canine BFF!
Parking: It’s a little hard to find. Go down the hill where you think you don’t belong, and you’ll be just fine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sake Flight, Pork-Ginger Dumplings, California Roll
Great sake and great food. The service from Robyn is fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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