Service was immaculate! Very cute small space with a big punch of flavors The ambient was so…read morebeautiful. The personal touches of your choice of lemon lime or orange slices with our bottled water, the explanations of each dish as it came out. Top tier sushi. The steak sushi was absolutely amazing. Very different flavor profile but it burst in our mouths. The mango sushi was so refreshing. The sunomono did not disappoint at all. We cannot wait to go back and try the other dishes.

Five stars for the service. Three stars for the sushi…read more One star for the shishito peppers. Portions are all over the place. Sanshu roll gives you 6 very spartan pieces of sushi and the sushi portions in general are on the smaller side. In contrast, you get a lot of shishito peppers if you order that dish. Unfortunately, I think the restaurant screwed up our shishito peppers. We order these whenever we can and these probably rank amongst the worst we've ever had. It's not the most complex dish to make - blistered shishito peppers can be as easy as a bit of oil and salt to cook and top with. You can add dashi or a ponzu sauce, but our bowl was absolutely FULL of sauce. The entire bottom section of peppers were fully submerged. The amount of liquid made most of the peppers in the dish soggy and extremely sour.

Align your expectations, this is not a fancy restaurant like Seaboy down the road or a greasy…read moreburger joint. Embrace it for what it is! My wife and I had each visited Japanese steakhouses like this before we met, but somehow neither of us had been to one during our 18 years together. Then we discovered Noboru! We enjoyed our first visit so much that we returned just two weeks later. It isn't overly fancy--it offers the classic Benihana-style experience, with the chef preparing everything directly in front of you--but the food is tender, flavorful, and filling. Of course, you also get dinner and a show! The service was spot-on during both visits. We were always well taken care of, and everyone was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. I ordered the larger filet dinner both times and didn't change a thing. When something is that good, why mess with it? My wife ordered the steak and shrimp during our first visit, but she enjoyed my filet so much that she upgraded to the filet and shrimp on our return. Quality cuts of meat, skillful preparation, excellent seasoning, friendly service, and an entertaining experience have made Noboru a new favorite in our restaurant rotation. We thoroughly enjoyed both visits, had no complaints whatsoever, and will absolutely be back very soon. To those about to nosh, we are jealous!

I made a reservation for a party of five for 7:00. We arrived before 7:00 and then e was nobody at…read morethe reception desk. After about 10!minutes someone showed up, but we weren't seated until 7:15. The waitress came several minutes later and took our order. We had soup and salad then we waited 40 more minutes for the cook to finally show up! After being told several times that the cook was on the way - we left at 7:55! Bad management in my opinion.

Take out was great! Got the sushi and Brussel sprouts. Very good and would order from here again.read more

Here's the deal : Nicely situated sushi restaurant in the south end of Charlotte…read more They have indoor and outdoor seating and have some tasty specialty rolls. Definitely a go to spot in the area

I love me some Mr. Tokyo! The best thing about this restaurant is the consistency. Every single…read moretime I eat here, the food tastes exactly the same--and I mean that in the best way possible. You always know what you're going to get, and they never disappoint. And let's talk about the fried rice... hands down, it's the best fried rice in Charlotte. If you're looking for a spot that's consistently good with flavors you can count on, Mr. Tokyo is definitely worth a visit.

(7/2/26) The sushi was good. I had a combination of nigiri and hand rolls. My server was,…read moreunfortunately, forgettable. It turned out she was in training. She seemed to be going through the motions without any enthusiasm. Her trainer, Vale, was super attentive. I wish I could have tipped more, but the trainee kept me at 20%. The restaurant filled up quickly with people escaping the brutal heat outside. It was pretty quiet even though the restaurant filled up quickly.

The other night I take my bride on a date to our favorite restaurant, Musashi. They don't do…read morereservations and are on a 30+ minute wait. We finally get in, sit down and before we can place a order a plate of sushi we typically order is placed on our table. The sushi chef made our order while we were waiting for a table. Musashi is such a great restaurant.

My husband and I are big fans of their Bento Boxes...so we returned for more. As always there was a…read moreline, but this is one of very few places in town that's worth the wait. We both had the Chicken Bento Boxes again...and we loved it. I've had Bento Boxes in dozens of Japanese restaurants, but this place offers such a perfect combination of items (everything we love!)...Tempura, Kaarage Chicken, Shumai, Seaweed Salad, Sushi Rolls, etc.etc. Plus, this bento box includes the salad and soup! Frankly, I wanna try other items on the menu, but I'm so addicted to this Bento Box, I just can't seem to tear away from it. My husband feels the same! Also tried their hot Sake...but think I prefer the cold version. BTW, I noticed some renovations. They now have darker Cherry Wood (?) flooring and cabinetry (behind the sushi station, that is). However, they still have some original light wood chairs and tables. Also, they separated some of the tables (Yay!)...so not as many "communal" tables like before. Anyway, think this is a good sign that this place plans to stay awhile longer!

Great food, atmosphere and service! Aylim was so sweet and helpful! Will definitely be backread more

I had the best time here kinda late at night last Saturday. We got there at about 10:24pm and were…read morereally just happy they were open. The host greeted us and was super nice, she did mention the kitchen closes at 10:50 but that we were more than welcome to come inside just that we should order soon. I really appreciated that!! Our server was nice and attentive and I made sure to order quickly. I was starving anyway so this was all perfect, honestly lol. I tried the sora roll which is: spicy yellowtail and cucumber, topped with yellowtail and avocado, crispy shallots, masago, spring onions, and yuzu miso reduction. THIS WAS FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! I probably could've eaten two. I will 100% be back very soon to have this again lol. I also tried their brussel sprouts and really loved those too! They were cooked and flavored perfectly. I also really love the ambiance of this place. It was perfectly dime lit and it just looks soooooooo nice inside. The decor, the bar, everything was super nice. This is a great date night spot for sure!!!!

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!

Service: (A+) spot on. We had Ty as our server and he was absolutely exceptional. Knows the menu…read morewell and gave us the best recommendations. Ambiance: (A) great date night spot (even with an infant! ). Food: (A)- see photos. speciality rolls on the servers menu are the way to go. 1) Sake Nigiri- (A++) regular salmon and salmon belly. If you have never had it. Get it 2) The Rainforest Roll- (A+) $$$ but I would order again and again. 3) Left: Downtown roll (A-)- would order again Right: Big Mike (B-)- would rather have something different Will we go back? Most definitely!

On the tail end of my NC trip, my friend and I were looking for Sushi. The spot we both really…read morewanted was closed which is how we ended up here at Yama. Parking was really easy. And FREE. Pretty good size shopping plaza and it's a standalone building. Don't have to walk thru the plaza dealing with people. Park and walk right in. For me, service is what made it just an OK experience. It was a little late for dinner but the restaurant was still open. I understand the side work for closing as I've been in the field before but if you have a table, it should be a focus on the guests not the other way around. There was a mix up on the bill and the annoyance on her face seemed as if she felt it was my fault. But she did fix the issue almost seeming begrudgingly. I'll also mention that I had to flag down other staff for refills, as well as the bill. And you know how it goes - one thing is off and it makes for a forgettable experience. But I will say that dinner was fine. See pics. Can't complain about prices or portions but when I was annoyed, I was just eating to eat. I don't know anyone out here whose tastes for Sushi/Sashimi aligns with mine so it's hard to say whether I'd go back or not. First, obviously I don't live there and second, more places I'd probably want to try before I go back for service like I experienced that night. But it's probably not likely

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.

We recently celebrated my husband David's birthday at Mizu in Charlotte, and it was an incredible…read moreexperience from start to finish. One of the most thoughtful touches was arriving to find personalized menus printed with his name and a birthday message. It was such a small detail, but it made the evening feel truly special and set the tone for a memorable celebration. We chose the Curated Family Style Tour of Mizu for Two, and every course was beautifully prepared. The seared tuna was easily our favorite dish of the evening--absolutely outstanding and something we'll be talking about for a long time. The ambiance was perfect. Between the music, the energy of the restaurant, and the spectacular views, Mizu created an atmosphere that made the evening feel both elegant and welcoming. We absolutely plan to return. The only suggestion we would make is to consider adding a sweet Riesling bottle option to the wine selection, as it would be a wonderful complement to the dining experience. Thank you, Mizu, for helping make David's birthday so special. We can't wait to visit again!

I came to this restaurant with high hopes. A friend and her husband had a great experience on a…read moreprevious visit and thought it would be right up my alley. We came on a Saturday evening and arrived just in time to catch the sunset before starting our meal, which felt like the perfect start to the night. We ordered our first round of drinks, and the ladies at the table opted for the Osusume while the gentlemen ordered directly from the menu (there were four of us total). The drinks took a little while to arrive, but nothing that raised any red flags yet. Service started to feel off once the food began coming out. One of the guys received his appetizer, entrée, and side of rice almost immediately--basically all at once--while the other received his entrée well before his appetizer. As for the Osusume, it started strong with the first three dishes coming out fairly quickly. Unfortunately, that momentum stopped completely. We then waited 45 minutes to an hour before the next dish appeared. Our server did acknowledge the delays, which we appreciated, but that was about the extent of it. At one point he stopped checking in altogether, likely because he had no updates for us. What was frustrating was that we never even had the opportunity to order another round of drinks while we waited. After a couple of hours, one person in our group had to leave. Meanwhile, my friend and I were still waiting on at least three more courses from the Osusume (we were told it would be 6-9 courses). My friend's husband eventually went to the host stand to ask for a manager. When the manager arrived, we were given conflicting explanations as to why our food still hadn't come out. By this point it had been over three hours, and we still had three courses left to receive. Another friend left because the wait had become so unreasonable. Unfortunately, the manager didn't offer anything to help make up for the experience--no drinks while we waited, no gesture for the delay, nothing beyond explanations that didn't quite line up. Walking past the kitchen, things appeared chaotic and disorganized. It honestly seemed like our order may have gotten lost in the shuffle more than anything else. Tables that were seated well after us were able to order, eat, and leave. At one point a group of about ten celebrating a birthday came in after us, enjoyed their entire meal, cut a cake, and left while we were still waiting. Even small touches fell through the cracks. We never received the lemon or water enhancements that were being brought to other tables, and getting a simple water refill often took 30+ minutes. Going that long without any drink--water included--is tough for a restaurant of this caliber. Eventually, because it had gotten so late, we asked to have the remaining courses packaged to go. Unfortunately, that experience wasn't much better. The food was poorly packaged and didn't seem intended to be shared between two people, which made it difficult to properly enjoy what should have been the remaining courses of the Osusume experience. In the end, we were offered a series of explanations but not much in the way of service recovery. We were patient throughout the entire experience and didn't make a scene, but the lack of communication and basic hospitality made the evening feel like a missed opportunity. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this place. Lack of service is one thing, but when concerns are raised to a manager and they seem to be brushed off, it makes the experience even more disappointing. I could maybe forgive slow service if it were a one-off situation, but the lack of ownership or effort to make things right makes it hard to suggest this spot to others. Come at your own risk and be ready for disappointment.