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.

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!

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.

The name changed, not sure if the style is the same, but the hibachi grill is so nice! I love how…read morethe chef makes the food in front of you, also their were tables to sit as a regualr table

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.

I'm honestly really disappointed and won't be coming back. I've had a great experience here before,…read morewhich is why I brought my boyfriend for his first visit, but this time was a complete letdown--especially for the price. My boyfriend ordered the miso ramen and said the broth lacked flavor, the pork was way too chewy, and even the corn wasn't good. I got the Ito Ramen Deluxe, but it was overly smoky, the noodles were rubbery, and the pork was also too chewy. I couldn't even finish it. The only thing I actually enjoyed was the seasoned egg. The gyoza was decent, but it honestly tasted like it might be store-bought. The service didn't help either. Our server, Abby, wasn't very pleasant, and the drink options were extremely limited. Overall, I left feeling very disappointed. For the price, I could make better ramen at home for way cheaper.

We stopped in here to revisit their amazing Chasu Pork Buns and Curry Ramen…read more.. The Buns were just as delish as ever...possibly the best bao buns I've had!! But the ramen tasted a bit weaker than last time. I thought the broth tasted much milder...not spicy enough. Luckily, I asked for Chili Oil on the side...and that definitely helped. My husband felt the same...Good, but not as good as last time. Also, the service much weaker. Our waitress was very aloof, and just did not look our way, not check on us...except just once? We had to literally flag her down. For these reasons, I've got to drop some stars this time.

This place is surprisingly great! Lee was our server and was fantastic! Super quick service and…read moreexcellent food! What this place lacks in ambiance it more than makes up for in good food and friendly service. We will definitely be back when we are in town! Thanks Lee!

Sushi was great. Waitress was great. Rest...not so much. My companion had the Alaska roll and it…read morehad to have been 3" thick, too thick to pick up with chopsticks, yet good. My "spring roll" was not a spring roll at all, but a deep fried tiny egg roll. My Tempura veggies were so overcooked and over battered that between the two of us, we were unable to eat them. Wish we had a camera to shoot photos. To top it all off, the bill was $42.00, $50.00 with tip. We are both sick from the deep-fried mess that was served to us. They need to learn to cook Japanese. Learn a great Teriyaki sauce that the locals will crave. Learn to cook tiny bites. Learn to cook wonderful noodles with shrimp, pork, veggies, or beef. Learn to make all the wonderful Japanese soba dishes that are expected in this type of place. We live here, so please! Also, lunch menu. Thank you.

The place is decent for a to go lunch. Call ahead and order because it can take some time with the…read moredrive through. It's better to go inside. The teriyaki chicken was over cooked and dry. However, the hibachi chicken and the side hibachi shrimp were actually pretty good.

Do not order delivery from them. They do not make the order, they use door dash for delivery, they…read moredon't deliver and then tell you to come pick up when you chose delivery. Horrible customer service. Do not order delivery from them.

My husband and I love Sakura! We dine here whenever we are in town. The portions are generous and…read moreprices are great. There are so many options to choose from and the service is always excellent.

Great food, great service. The Sakura roll is on point! Great place for sushi. Will definitely be…read moreback!