China Buffet

Food was good. Server was knowledgeable. Food comes out quickly. Nice vibe to the place. Family…read morefriendly or date night will be good.

I knew I was in trouble the moment I walked in, because when I tell myself I'm going to do some…read moredamage at an all you can eat sushi place and then it turns out to be excellent sushi, well, that's the kind of combination that guarantees I'm not leaving hungry. Mister Tokyo delivered exactly that kind of danger today, the good kind, the kind where you already know you're going to waddle out the door but you don't care because every bite is worth it. The service was friendly and warm from the start, the kind of easy hospitality that makes it simple to settle in and start ordering without feeling rushed or judged. My waiter brought me a menu without hesitation and never blinked when I ordered another plate and then another, just kept the rhythm going with a smile and the kind of quiet efficiency that makes the whole experience feel smooth and relaxed. I worked my way through seaweed salad, nigiri rolls, sashimi, chicken katsu, and even a few hand rolls because sometimes you want to feel a little fancy while you're stuffing yourself silly. Everything was prepared well, everything arrived quickly, and everything tasted fresh and clean, which is exactly what you want when you're committing to a long lunch of steady grazing. It was all really great and I loved every bit of it. Five stars for Mister Tokyo. [Review 176 of 2026 - 4562 in North Carolina - 25365 overall]

We are now open!!!! Come try out our unlimited sushi & hibachi option

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Koishi Restaurant & Sushi Bar

3.7(195 reviews)

2.1 mi•Cotswold

Downgrading this restaurant after the server displayed a deplorable lack of knowledge of the menu…read moreand asked a series of stupid questions about my order and not knowing the difference between a nigiri, a maki and a hand roll. Needs more training.

Love this place for a quick neighborhood bite, service is always really fast too. Got the tofu…read morevegetable stir fry and my husband got the house fried rice, hot and sour soup was great too!

Dining Room

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Hot Green Tea

Osaka Japanese Cuisine

3.7(185 reviews)

6.3 mi

Locally owned & operated

Free parking

Great location and great sushi. Very fresh and flavorful. Ordered a few of their basic rolls…read more California, spicy tuna and shrimp tempura. Their hibachi was also delicious. The only thing we didnt fully like was the calamari. Small portion and just not up to our standards. Always a hit or miss in different restaurants. Our server was Friendly and efficient. Small but quaint location. Looked like their patio was getting a make over. Located in a shopping center with plenty of parking to choose from.

Awesome sushi and even better service! Small quiet restaurant and one of our favorites for lunch,…read moredinner or dates! Great value and combos as well!

4.6 mi•Uptown, First Ward

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Saku Yakitori & Sushi Bar

4.2(183 reviews)

I forgot to take a picture. I'm on a mission to find the…read morebest sushi in Charlotte and this place is awesome! Got the spider roll and the powder puff. The powder puff was absolutely AMAZING. The spider roll was just meh. You need to try this place and definitely get the powder puff. Also had a cocktail- east meets west, it was really good.

Not a Sushi girl BUT they have so much more. I will admit that the Sushi is fresh. The vibe is…read moreflirty and sexy with intimate charm. BTW loved the Cherry Blossom Trees. We ordered a lot. Coconut Fire Shrimp, Garden and Tempura Rolls, Mushroom and Salmon Yakitiri, Goyza, 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 fast too!

Vibe

Gyzoa ans scallops

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New Zealand Cafe

4.3(1k reviews)

4.3 mi

Delicious! Had the Big Boss roll and it was the best sushi I've had in Charlotte so far!read more

A wonderful little hole in wall restaurant with very good sushi. Staff is solid and they know what…read morethey are talking about. If you like little restaurants that are about the food and service this is a good place. Fairly priced, very fresh, very authentic in many cases. I enjoyed it, family enjoyed it too. Its not a high end restaurant but they care about the food, the presentation and freshness speaks volumes.

5.2 mi•South End, Dilworth

All of the Awards on the wall.

Tonkatsu Bento box!

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Spicy dragon roll and Mexican roll 1/30/26

Yunta Nikkei

4.7(551 reviews)

This is our fav restaurant in Clt. It's so inventive and delicious, reasonably priced and sexy…read morevibe. We had Jacinto as a server and he was so helpful and nice. Great recommendations We always order the gratin and will always be ordering Beef Anticucho. The maize and truffle was to die for- the sauce is over the top. The Crabocado Causa was good but it wouldn't be something I'd put on my "must order" list Again, this place is just so amazing and consistent. We love it

Yunta was really good! A bit pricey but great food, friendly service, and nice ambiance, especially…read morethe outdoor patio seating. Recs/what we tried: - Chicharron 4.5/5: the sweet potato was the highlight! The pork belly was pretty good, and the sauce complemented everything well. - Yunta ceviche 4.5/5: yummy calamari, flavorful and unique dish! - Lomo saltado 4/5: the beef was pretty good, but the dish overall was a bit too oily for my liking. Our server was helpful in giving recommendations. They were quite busy and the food came out pretty quickly. I would want to come back to try out their brunch menu!

Bar

Ceviche Classico (fish)

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Pisco flight!!!

Konnichiwa - Charlotte

4.3(269 reviews)

4.2 mi•Dilworth

I was coming home after days of traveling and asked my husband to pick a place to eat not too far…read morefrom the airport because I was going to be starving once I touched down. So his choice was here. Google directions suck they took us around the back to the parking garage for the 2nd level and since we have never been here before it took us a few minutes to figure out how to get down to the first level. When we entered there was a waiter taking an order and no one else on the floor so we had a little bit to get seated even though there were only two other parties in the restaurant. We were able to sit wherever we wanted so I sat with a view of the screen with the replay of the Brazil FIFA game on. My husband wanted the unagi don but didn't order because the price seemed high. The table next to us all ordered bowls and the serving size was huge so my husband regretted it. We order takoyaki, spicy wings, and 3 rolls Godzilla, Hadouken, and Master Roshi. The wings had amazing flavor but were not spicy. Takoyaki was flavorful and the perfect temperature. I get a lot of takoyaki that is entirely too hot and have to crack them open to cool before eating them. My husband did not enjoy the Godzilla roll he said the topping was too much and didn't add to the flavor. But enjoyed the other two. I enjoyed all three rolls the flavor was fresh and very little need for soy sauce fine without it. If we are ever in Charlotte with time to eat I would stop here again.

We came in the middle of the afternoon so pretty much were the sole focus of the waitstaff…read more Delightful service. Had probably the best sushi we've ever had- quality ingredients, nothing felt overdone or unnecessary. Will be back again and again when we are visiting Charlotte.

Indoor seating

Good size portions as you can see

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Streetview

Umami Sushi & Grill

4.1(208 reviews)

6.2 mi

I've always wanted to try it here so finally gave it a shot. Was a quiet Tuesday night but…read moreinterestingly it picked up around 7pm. The waitress was so sweet and seemed to genuinely care about her guests. The menu was plentiful, almost too hard to choose! The sushi was delicious and spring rolls were yummmmm. Loved the decor and vibe inside, especially the white flower ceiling!

The food is so good and the servers are very nice! The vibes here are stunning and the decor is so…read morepretty!

Seating

Philadelphia Roll

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Baku

3.9(518 reviews)

4.6 mi•SouthPark

•$$$

Rest in peace, Baku! Miss this place so much already. I wish they were able to save this place…read morebecause it was such a good find. Will miss doing surf and turf night (starting at steak 48 and ending at Baku).

Food was amazing! We ordered the gyozas, pork belly, noodles, and a couple sushi rolls. High…read morequality food for the price you pay. Our server was also amazing making sure our food was good.

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

3.9(277 reviews)

4.4 mi•Uptown

Went here for a quick lunch with the family. Was concerned that there wouldn't be a lunch option as…read morethe place is known for its bbq and it can be pretty pricy. Fortunately they had small platters, ramens, soups, and other dishes you can choose from if you do not want the bbq. The place is pretty clean, the service is fast. Don't believe I had to wait more than 10 minutes for the food to be served. The server is also very kind as she not only made sure we were taken care of, but also explained things about each dishes like the stone bowl and how it was affect my meal. The parking to the place is behind the shop and though you have to register for the spot where you park, it isn't costly (was free when we went).

I had bookmarked Gyu-Kaku for lunch because they advertised a happy hour special on LA kalbi--one…read moreof my favorite comfort foods. I've enjoyed Korean barbecue many times, so when I saw the price, I thought I had found a great midday option. Unfortunately, the experience didn't live up to expectations. The happy hour kalbi turned out to be four small pieces of meat for $9.95, which I had to cook myself. A bowl of rice was an additional charge, and there were no sides, vegetables, soup, or salad included. I left the restaurant still hungry, which is never a good sign after lunch. What disappointed me most was the lack of guidance and hospitality. As someone new to Japanese-style barbecue, I asked a few simple questions to understand what I was ordering. When I confirmed this was the happy hour portion, the server said yes--but didn't explain the serving size or suggest additional items. A little coaching would have gone a long way. At one point, when I asked whether the meal came with sides like banchan or rice, I was told, "This is not Korean barbecue." I completely understand the distinction now, but the tone felt curt rather than helpful. Hospitality is about helping guests navigate something unfamiliar, not making them feel like they should already know. I also ordered iced water with lemon, and the lemon never arrived...only the ice water. Was this an omen of what's to come?? Another frustration was the parking situation. I paid for parking through ParkMobile outside the restaurant, only to discover after entering that parking validation was available inside. That information would have been much more useful if it had been communicated clearly before guests park or pay. From a customer experience standpoint, it feels like something that could easily be improved with better signage--lead with the good stuff. The location itself is also somewhat isolated. While technically in Uptown, it's not in a particularly walkable or high-traffic area, so most guests will need to park in a garage or pay for street parking. There isn't much nearby other than an apartment complex above the restaurant, which makes clear parking instructions and strong service even more important. To be fair, the restaurant was clean, and the meat itself was flavorful. The concept of Japanese BBQ is interesting, and I now understand that this style is very different from Korean BBQ, with smaller, à-la-carte portions designed to be built into a meal. That said, the overall experience felt transactional rather than welcoming. I left hungry--and disappointed--not because of the food quality, but because the service and communication could have been better at several points along the way. This visit felt like a missed opportunity. With a little more attentiveness, clearer guidance, and stronger customer engagement, the experience could have been completely different. Don't let one restaurant deter you. Life is short--get out there and eat.

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Esteban N.

9 years ago

We have been here quite a few times. Food selection is huge and food is good. The only reason I rate it at 3 stars is because the service is not normally great. Sometimes it is, but many times we have ended up getting our own refills. Food is good though if you're ok with hit or miss service read more

Scott J.

11 years ago

Don't get this confused with The China Buffet or grand China Buffet this place is legit don't go to the bathroom here also the manager named Steve only speaks German and don't wear flip flops near the sea foods read more

Eric L.

11 years ago

very good food and plenty of choices. the most important thing is the price ! very affordable! the only thing i dont like is the traffic on independence blvd! read more

Elizabeth C.

12 years ago

They really changed this place for the better .. it looks 100% times better and food is a lot better. I have been here 4 times and they have been consistent. read more

Christopher B.

9 years ago

I've been here several times and I must say the food is amazing for the price all you can eat top quality food. I love the sushi bar just fantastic. read more

Randy M.

8 years ago

Very good food and service they get A from me and they are also very clean. I have seafood allergies and it was not a problem at all.

Christian M.

2 years ago

Worst buffet ever 0/10 everything taste like the bottom side of a dirty frog:( should call it the sock house (negative stars)

Michelle J.

11 years ago

I went here for the first time and was pleased by the friendly staff and delicious food! Will be coming back again soon

Cindy F.

8 years ago

I enjoyed my experience, the waitresses were very attentive. The food was good, maybe work on the pizza they offer.

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