First time coming here and it didn't disappoint! Very yummy sushi and entrees!…read moreThe staff was very nice and helpful! Would definitely recommend coming here!

On my extended work trip in Hickory, I stopped into Ku-Ru. The parking lot is very tight but…read morefortunately I was able to find a spot. The restaurant is small but has a variety of seating options. I was seated at a booth and soon placed my order. I opted to try their hot sake. It was tasty and came in a really cute carafe. I ordered the sashimi sampler and a spicy tuna roll. Everything was very delicious. The sampler came with either a soup or a salad. I did NOT like the salad. It was just lettuce and I didn't finish it. Otherwise, the meal was on point and the prices were fair. Service was fantastic. I will say they didn't provide a dish for soy sauce and that was odd so I ended up just trying to put it on my plate which wasn't ideal. But other than that and the salad, this was a great sushi experience. It also appears as though they have a drive thru and that's pretty cool!

Food here is great. Always consistent. Meat here is better quality than Kobe. We love stopping here…read morefor dinner. Portions are excellent for the price paid. Really like the gentleman at the register. Definitely will return here.

This is our go to for Japanese when we're in the Mt. View area! Fast service and delicious.read more

Came here on a weekday with a gang of coworkers. It was nice to see the place pretty packed for a…read moreweekday, most tables were full. No draft beers from what I saw, only bottled beer which is fine. We all got Sapporo which was nice, 22oz tall boys. For food we all got hibachi which was delicious - I was surprised how flavorful and delicious it was. I personally got the steak and chicken and loved it. Like all hibachi you get soup, salad, shrimp, and the hibachi meal you ordered with fried rice. We all left full and happy. The staff was super friendly and we were sat quickly, our orders were taken quickly and the food and drinks came out quick. Only thing that could have been improved was the hibachi tricks! Spinning knives and the egg in the hat are a classic - but no onion volcano !? no sake water gun!? Gotta step up the production value here lol, overall a great spot though.

KOBE - Japanese House of Steak and Seafood is as the name suggests... a Japanese steakhouse that…read moreserves grilled meats and vegetables along with other items such as sushi, but I believe most people go for the hibachi experience. The inside looks a bit outdated, but it was not that big of a deal to me as everything was running properly. I thought that the chefs were very cool to watch. I got the Hibachi Chicken. It was a really filling meal! This place does not skimp out on portions. I enjoyed how tender the zucchini and chicken were cooked and the shrimp sauce made it taste a lot better (who does not love shrimp sauce?!). I thought that everything was seasoned well, but a bit too well? My meal was a bit salty for my liking, but that is just a personal preference. As my first hibachi experience, I would probably give this place a 3.5/5 stars if I could. It is not overly fancy and works for a place like Hickory.

We were planning to spend our Anniversary weekend in Hickory, so like always, I searched on Yelp…read morefor the best restaurants & reading the reviews on Umi, had my attention! I called & l/m 5 days ahead & the owner clearly states what times are available each day that week since they only have 5 tables. The owner called me back within an hour & confirmed our reservation. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by the owner & she immediately wished us a Happy Anniversary & had 2 roses in a vase for us to keep. Very romantic & quiet setting. The Bibb salad with the soy & Yuzu dressing was delicious & so fresh! We had the smoked salmon roll, steamed lobster roll & tuna tataki and all were delicious! This husband & wife team restaurant is a hidden gem (it's tucked in a plaza behind a gas station, so at night, it may be easy to miss!). If you're a sushi lover & will be in Hickory, call in advance & make your reservation! We are already looking forward to our next visit in the spring when our daughter's lacrosse team plays LR!

What an experience. Only four tables in the restaurant, but the atmosphere is absolutely relaxing…read moreand romantic. Went here for an anniversary meal and I've never had better sashimi or sushi. You can tell everything is fresh and taste great.

This has become a quick favorite of mine. The food is always great and the quality is always…read morestellar. Even if there's a wait it is worth it. The staff are always kind and never act as if you're an inconvenience. Highly recommend to anyone interested in good quality food.

I absolutely love this place! Their teriyaki chicken brings back the memories of walking into the…read moremall as a kid and getting that sweet savory sample of chicken, but this is the whole plate!

Food is always amazing. Requires a little patience but is well worth it. Also, they can get busy…read moreat times. Staff is very friendly and owner is on site frequently.

This tiny little place packs a mighty punch! They have a wide variety of delicious treats on the…read moremenu and the ramen is bombin', indeed! I went there with a group of 6. I do NOT advise going in a group this large as they do not have seating to accommodate larger groups. That being said, our server was fantastic. Everyone left satisfied with their meal. I went with the teriyaki toridon and it was magnificent! The prices were fair and everything was great!

It's a typical buffet offering Chinese, American, and Hibachi-style food. The service is ok also…read moretypical buffet restaurant service and the ambiance is also typical. With that being said the price is outrageous considering but ppl pay it to get a little bit of everything. It's definitely tastier than the Atlantic Buffet in Morganton though.

Wish they had crab legs, or crabs. Other than that food was good. Hibachi was good. Service was goodread more

This location is excellent! Close to other restaurants but offers a different variety for that side…read moreof the town. I have only ordered to go and have been treated so kindly by everyone there! The chicken stir fry and eggs roll are the best!

Very friendly staff reasonable prices and large portions... really enjoyed this restaurant and…read moreeverything was made better by the friendly and attentive staff!! Dale