Where To Go For Sushi In Charlotte

It hits your sweet, spicy, savory, and fatty taste receptors. You can get it raw or deep-fried, dip it in spicy mayo, or douse it in soy sauce. It requires big, uncivilized bites. It’s photogenic. And the chefs who prepare it are true artists. If you claim to dislike sushi, there’s just one reasonable explanation: You haven’t had good sushi yet.

Charlotte is home to a variety of top-notch sushi bars. Arrange your chopsticks, ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce, and roll on.

Prime Fish

11212 Providence Rd. West, Ste. B

You won’t find deep-fried sushi rolls doused with sauce at this Ballantyne restaurant. Ninety percent of the menu is raw, and about 95% is seafood-based. Chef Robin Anthony makes Edomae-style sushi, which is what you’d eat in Tokyo. He’s also a certified sake adviser who pairs the Japanese rice drink with fish the same way a sommelier pairs food with wine.

Hestia Rooftop 

14819 Ballantyne Village Way 16th Floor

Come for the view, stay for the food. You can’t go wrong with any of the house sushi rolls, but the namesake roll topped with seared wagyu and shaved truffle is hard to forget.

Konnichiwa

1315 East Blvd., Ste. 130

This Dilworth spot has bento boxes, ramen noodles, and hibachi bowls, plus a roster of Charlotte-themed rolls like the Juicy Jay, Hornets, and CLT Roll. 

YUME Ramen Sushi & Bar 

1508 S. Mint St.

The flower-shaped Sakura roll is the most beautiful dish on the menu, but each one of the signature rolls packs a punch of flavor.

Red Sake

8410 Rea Rd., Ste. 100 

This is for true sushi aficionados who come to feast on nigiri, sashimi, and exquisite signature rolls.

New Zealand Café 

1717 N. Sardis Rd.

The café serves an assortment of specialty rolls—the Spicy Dragon, Bamboo, and Crispy Tuna are all colorful mouthfuls of bliss—and for less than its swankier uptown cousins.

Nikko

325 Arlington Ave., Ste. 108

Artistic sushi, a moody interior, and thumping sound system bring in dinner and late-night crowds.

Sushi Hana

South End, Ballantyne

The South End spot with a second location in Ballantyne has a $28.99 all-you-can-eat menu with sushi rolls, udon, and teriyaki.

Baku

4515 Sharon Rd.

Black-and-red decor, delicious sushi, techno beats, and a large pair of geisha eyes staring out at the crowd make for a dramatic setting in this shared-plates restaurant.

Hasaki Grill & Sushi

440 S. Church St.

This casual spot on the first floor of the Ally Center is a great place to grab some specialty rolls on your way to the stadium.

O-Ku

2000 South Blvd., Ste. 510

Sushi is all about the sourcing, and you can taste that it’s done well at this Charleston import.

Yamarazu

2173 Hawkins St., Ste. A

This South End spot has a stylish backdrop and an extensive list of rolls, including their beloved namesake roll.

Mizu

3100 Apex Drive

Grab a seat at the chef’s counter to see the Robata grill sizzle with lobster, shrimp, and charred vegetables, or enjoy a lineup of maki rolls and chilled and raw seafood.

Monsoon Asian Grill and Sushi Bar

235 Medical Park Road, Ste. 101, Mooresville

If you can put away a boat of sushi rolls, come take down a sushi tower at this Asian grill.

Oshen’s Sanshu Roll with wasabi dressing. Photo by LunahZon Photography

Oshen

7741 Colony Road

The family-friendly sushi restaurant from the team behind Yunta serves sushi, hibachi, and several non-seafood options. 

Pisces Sushi Bar and Lounge

Multiple locations

This sleek lounge with locations in midtown and Lake Norman serves elegant hand rolls and nigiri alongside sake-based specialty cocktails.

Sushi 101

Multiple locations

This bar and restaurant enjoys a loyal following for its well-prepared sushi and other Asian specialties.

Musashi Japanese Restaurant

10110 Johnston Road

The sushi, ramen, and bento boxes are all sublime, and you’ll want to eat the miso soup every day.

eeZ Fusion & Sushi

16925 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Ste. F, Huntersville

Feast on fresh sashimi, nigiri, and specialty rolls, or nibble on some Blackened Tuna Nachos and Edamame.

Omakase Experience

2907 Providence Road, Ste. 101

Omakase means “trust the chef,” so bring an adventurous palate to this 16-course meal. 

Saku Yakitori & Sushi Bar

123 E. 5th St., Ste. 100

Enjoy sushi, yakitori, and other Japanese specialties at this trendy two-story eatery in uptown.