We came on a whim and discovered this gem 15 minutes away from Maggie Valley…read more Store is beautiful and clean. We came on a Thursday late afternoon/Early evening and got sat quickly. Waiter was spot on - tended to us quickly to get our drinks. He came and took our order and food came out fairly quickly. The vegetable tempura was great - not greasy and this one had broccoli and eggplant (I dont like eggplants but I am sure someone will.appreciate this). Fried rice - even though it was kids, it was fantastic. It was not oil soaked and the flavor was so clean. Even my picky husband said it taste so good! Rice was not mushy.. it was, excellent! The Chow Hor Fun? I wont lie... I disnt have high hopes as a restaurant in the Carolinas. Boy was I wrong! The noodles were al dente, beautiful mix of all the veggies and protein. Sauce was a little sweet for my taste, so I was able to request for some chilli sauce and was all good. Also, not greasy. I was happy. My husband got the tuna sushi nigiri, tuna roll, salmon nigiri and white tuna. It was really good! Everything was bright and did not smell fishy. Last note - portions are freakin HUGE! Like i ate a third and took the rest' and the container was full. My daighters "kids" fried rice was packed to the brim. Expect left overs, u less your a competitive eater. The price, value and quality, this was def a 5 star - our first and only in our vacation here. Highly recommend - speaking as a Chinese vacationing in the carolinas that was getting desperate for any semblance of chinese food

Based on my own personal experience while having lunch at Watami Sushi And Noodles on 33 South Main…read moreStreet, Waynesville, North Carolina, I can NOT recommend this establishment for the extreme hostility and hatred I experienced there by the staff on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. While I do wish to acknowledge that Watami Sushi And Noodles does have the absolute legal right to deny anyone service; the staff of Watami Sushi And Noodles does not have the legal right to discriminate against anyone and violate anyone's Civil Rights on the basis of race, religion, and/or creed. Around 1:15 p.m. on  Wednesday, May 13, 2026, I entered Watami Sushi And Noodles on 33 South Main Street, Waynesville, North Carolina with the only goal of having lunch. When the hostess saw me, she had a look of absolute shock terror on her face and instead of greeting me with a "Hello" or "Welcome," she immediately tried to get me to just get take out only.  Only after repeatedly stating several times that I didn't want to order take out and that I wanted to dine there, she waved to a host/server who took one look at me and loudly said "OH" before seating me at a small table in the middle of the establishment.  Please note, there were other diners there. None of the staff was friendly or welcoming and rebuffed my attempts at conversation.  The waitress had an angry expression and tone with me, but not with other patrons in the restaurant. I ordered Chicken Teriyaki with a Green Salad and a side of Miso Soup.  Both the Miso Soup and Chicken Teriyaki were lukewarm, boarding on cold.  The Green Salad was crisp and fresh.  I didn't get a chance to finish to soup or the salad because it was taken away post haste once my lunch order had arrived. Now why did the staff of Watami Sushi And Noodles act they way they did when I entered their establishment. Well, this is just my opinion, based on their actions:  they didn't welcome or want an observant Jew who was wearing a yamicha, along with business casual clothes, in their establishment. ZERO STARS.

Had a late lunch. The dining area is small, restaurant very clean, food cooked correctly with care…read more Food came out quickly and service was great! Head over tails better than run of the mill NY style Chinese take-out.

First let me state I use to be a regular customer. The noodle dishes get dryer and dryer every time…read moreand most taste the same. The pad see ewe use to have broad noodles and now just the small rice noodles. The basil is too chewy to eat and we found hard parts in the food which was odd. I love the crab ragoons but it will be a while before I go back. No more noodle dishes.

Had a nice dinner here recently while in town…read more Greeted as we were walking in, and we opted for seating outdoors in the covered area. It was a nice night and inside was considerably louder. Our server was kind and friendly and went out of her way to make our evening enjoyable. A creative and fun menu is here, we tried a variety of things the night of our visit. Sushi, burgers and a bar. We started with the Dumplings appetizer along with some garlic herb Edamame and it was very good, we asked for eight shrimp and they were glad to adjust for us. Crispy and a nice crunch. It was a nice beginning. The soybeans were fresh and hot with a nice flavor also a good start. Next some Toro and Hamachi Sashimi, both were fresh and flavorful. Along with a California roll, it was true to type, nicely rolled and good flavor. Next I had the Sweet Heart Roll, an impressive presentation and work of art. Simply delicious and so flavorful. This was an excelleny choice. Then the Madness Fries, a pile of seasoned fries with a mound of shredded carb on top. This is simply insane, it was such a delicious bowl and the combination of salty fries with sweet crab. A winner. My partner had the Vegan, a beyond burger patty on a Millet Chai bun the way she wanted it and said it was very good too. We tried several different items and each was very good to better. All in all an excellent meal 4.5 Stars rounded up for the creative menu, presentation and kind service 01172

This place the the bomb! I am so thrilled a restaurant now open that has sushi and burgers! Now I…read morecan go out with my friends that don't eat sushi, they can take sandwiches. It's a win win! I always get the out of control roll but this time forces to try the classic bento box.

Wait and bar staff excellent. Management on shift on Friday…read moreevening and/or cashier, counted our cash payment incorrectly and made out waitress feel as if we shorted her on what was meant to be an excellent tip for excellent experience......as a table full of seasoned servers, nothing was more "maddening "!!! Truly!!!!! Again OG Kelsie and Kenzi rocked the house and the food was amazing!!!! In my opinion, Management, should never leave their server to come to a table and question a tip!!!! We pay in cash for that very reason!!! Kelsie should have nerve been made to feel that we didn't appreciate the hell out of her efforts. Somewhere on the cashier/Management side $20 of our cash got miscounted...plain and simple.

Yup, this place is yummy, clean, spacious, and well maintained. The ambiance is modern casual; very…read moreinviting. The food was so good. Staff were ok. Not rude but not particularly friendly either

Excellent fast-casual Japanese food. The portion are good for the price. We had sushi with both…read moreteriyaki and hibachi chicken, and it was all delicious. Friendly staff, clean restaurant, overall highly recommend!!

Good little hibachi restaurant. This is the perfect pit stop if you want a fast hibachi style meal…read morewhile near the outlet malls. You'll end up with a heaping pile of meat, rice, and veggies. Consistently delicious and a decent value for the money.

Honestly, this was some really good hibachi and sushi! The portions were very generous and the…read morepreparation was really good. This is a hiddengem. Service was absolutely amazing. And the staff were very friendly and helpful even in amending some of our dishes.

Solid road food option when staying at nearby Hyatt or Courtyard. Take out or dine in were good…read moreoptions. Pad Thai was a generous serving but didn't have the Thai balance of salty/sour/spicy/sweet. Tasted more like lo mien. The Spicy fried chicken was lovely with steamed rice and dipping sauce. The side of hibachi chicken was a winner at $5. Juicy, well seasoned chicken thigh cooked on hibachi. We didn't order sushi but would try it as the sushi chef was pretty busy. I can recommend trying one of the many hibachi choices.

I remembered how good their Chicken Katsu Curry was, so I stopped in here again on my drive to…read moreAsheville... Well, as expected, this dish delivered, and then some! Possibly the best version I've had outside of Koreatown, Japantown, etc.etc. Just as remembered, the place itself is so spacious and inviting at the same time...and the service was great! I only wish this place was located in Charlotte...and not 2 hours away!

Great spot for sushi or hibachi! Service was friendly and accommodating of allergies. I was happy…read moreto see three vegetarian specialty rolls, and I went with the F9 and a custom roll - both of which were delicious! I also liked the house salad with ginger dressing. The others at my table ordered a sushi boat, which looked impressive, and the hibachi, which they said was amazing. I would definitely order that with tofu and vegetables next time!

Love this restaurant! We enjoy sitting at the bar overlooking the sushi chefs making rolls. Great…read morefood...we eat here frequently as it's consistently great.

Solid spot! Came on…read moreSun night around 6:30 and they had seating at the sushi bar. They provided a complimentary salad at the sushi bar...which was a nice touch. We ordered Edamame ($7) and my bride ordered the Sweetheart roll ($15) and she really enjoyed it and commented how much she loved the soy paper. I went with the Sapphire roll ($17) and a couple of pieces of Tuna Nigiri ($8) and they were spot on. Service from Lydia was super friendly!

It's more a 3.5 but I'll be nice and round up…read more The fried rice is not bad and they give a big portion. The hibachi steak was a little on the tougher side. The orange chicken was a good standard with a good portion. Lunch special is dine in only. The guy there is super friendly and nice and helpful. The lady has the grumpiest face every time I go in. I smile and say hi and there is never a smile back.

This is a very yummy place to eat with friendly servers and nice interior design with fun and easy…read moregoing music playing. The food is good quality and fresh. Expect to pay around $20+ for most things on the menu. Portion sizes are great for the price you pay.

Our go to Sushi place! The jalapeno bombs are my husbands favorite! Food comes out fast and quality…read moreis there. Love the sushi rolls. The staff is always fast! It is pretty back most evenings and seating is limited but worth the wait!

Sake Sushi is our number 1 "go to"! We were in Charlotte…read moreonce and when some folks found out we were from Black Mountain, the first thing they said was how great the sushi was at Sake Sushi! We agree and the staff is great too! Comfortable atmosphere! Reasonable prices, too! Highly recommend it!