The sushi is a little bit pricey, but it is definitely good. I also love the build your own noodle bowl and the Japanese fried rice. My family and I have been coming here for years and I just now got around to writing a review. read more

Sushi 101 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The customer service could've been better. It wasn't busy at all, but the sushi was good.

Food is good if they don't mess it up. It is pricey, but tastes good. Problem is that I've waited over an hour (80 minutes) as I'm writing this review just to receive my order. Just sushi so they don't even have to cook the food. The food may be good but if they won't make it, you can't eat it. read more

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If my friend did not like the stir fry veggies so much, I can list 50 better sushi restaurants than Sushi 101 at the Promenade. Dennis who rang us up had the personality of a dead corpse. Also, charging $1 for a tiny cup of Ponzu Sauce is ridiculous (not to mention he didn't tell me that there would be a up charge). My last experience was not good and I was giving them another chance but this put the final nail in Dennis's coffin. read more

Sushi 101 - Really a dollar??? - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great sushi at an affordable price. This place rocks. Nigiri sushi is $1 a piece for most and $1.50 for a few others. There is a great selection of rolls and they even do noodles and yakitori. The atmosphere is light and airy with a view of the folks making sushi out front in the dining room. Service is prompt and friendly. A solid four stars. read more

Sushi 101 used to be our go-to for sushi. Of late, however, the prices continue to creep up, as the service lacks luster. At my most recent visit, I ordered two avocado rolls with extra ginger, to go. My bill was just under $13 (WHAT?!?!?!?!)!!! And, I got no ginger. Unfortunately, I figured it out after I had left the restaurant and arrived at my destination. I want this place to do well, but gouging loyal patrons is not the way to do it. Next time, I will get my sushi to go from Fresh Market for half the price. read more

One of my biggest complaints when I moved to Charlotte was the sushi situation. I mean, deep fried sushi? What the heck? I'm no purist, because I do love to experiment and try new flavors. But dropping a roll of perfectly-rolled sushi into a deep fryer is blasphemy, in my opinion. So... for this reason, I was hesitant to try Sushi 101 because I feared it would be another trendy sushi spot (I avoided any place with deep friend sushi for that reason). Anyway, our usual sushi spot was going through some management changes and the menu changed, so we had to branch out and try new places. My family is pretty predictable. The 9-year old boy loves ramen noodle soup with chicken and no veggies. The hubby loves sushi and ramen noodle soup with all the veggies they can fit in the bowl. I skip the soup and just eat sashimi and maybe a hand roll or two, a ginger salad or some edamame. We found Sushi 101 to be a really pleasant surprise! As you can imagine, we skipped the deep fried sushi (and now, I will step off the soap box)... Their noodle dishes are wonderful. I love how you basically build your dish. Pick your starch (noodle choices include udon, buckwheat, glass noodles and ramen... or rice), then your protein, then your "style". They can make it into soup, a stir-fry or even a "don" style which is over rice. LOVE this format! The sushi menu is extensive and satisfying to any sushi lover. For the purists, you can get a lovely sashimi. The fish is fresh and expertly prepared. Their presentation, even for the simplest of items, is lovely. The nigiri sushi rolls are great, and the portions are great for one, or to share (if you order a few). My only complaint is that there's just a little too much rice on the nigiri, but that's no biggie. I am in love with their Half Moon, which is a lightly broiled scallop concoction, it just melts in your mouth and leaves you begging for more! They do have a full bar, wine list (not extensive), sake and Japanese and domestic beers. The sodas are served in cans, which I've always found to be a little strange, but, again, no biggie. Just different. All in all, we love the service, the location and the menu. The food never disappoints, and this is now one of our regular sushi spots. It's best at lunch time, because you can get in and out in less than 45 mins! read more

Why is the table sticky? And why are they closed for lunch they said except for a take out? Then customers are sitting inside? Is this a special group? Watched the sushi "master" did they learn from a infomercial? ... Perfect location for a Sushi place if this was one.. One question "Sushi" 101 why did you cook the seaweed with bacon grease? Have you been watching the ex queen paula deen? I feel sick.. read more

I have only ordered via postmates and I've never been let down. I LOVE the egg rolls - they have a southwest spin and are so tasty. I always get the basil rolls which are so light and fresh. I also am addicted to the dragon and rainbow roll. My husband gets the chicken teriyaki stir fry and loves it. I would highly recommend this place. read more

Bottom Line: Good sushi and friendly service. The waitress even saw that we had a citipass coupon and took it off our bill without us even asking! This was a great place to go for a quick bite of Sushi for my wife and I with our 1 year old in tow. This is of course not a fancy restaurant or "fine cuisine." But the service was great and I would recommend to anybody who wants some reasonably priced tasty Sushi and doesn't have a lot of time. Probably the most impressive thing for me was that Lee Ann, our waitress, noticed that we had a citipass coupon sitting on the table and took it off our bill before she even brought it to us. This never happens anywhere and I greatly appreciated it. read more

This little local gem is often over looked, conveniently located in the Promenade serving Delicious fresh sushi in a casual laid back atmosphere. Some of the sweetest most efficient servers, they can handle a crowd on a Friday night as they get the food out quickly and juggle tons of online orders. so many ppl want to run uptown, but you pay for ambiance as well as food. read more

Went for lunch 1pm Sunday. Place was fairly busy. One of the staff pointed us to a table. We sat and waited. We saw 2 people trying to handle the whole place. At one point we did not see any staff for a while. We were patient, had to ask for menus and again waited figuring the waitress was getting caught up since she just dropped checks at 3 tables. If we were just acknowledged or gotten drinks we could understand. We finally gave up, stood up and left. Funny part was on the way out another couple was coming in and saw what was going on. They asked us if they should try, we told them good luck and they decided to leave as well They lost 2 tables of customers thru poor service. read more

Love this place. Always my go to. Service is great and food is consistent. People remember your name. Great place to take a date also!

I ordered 2 rolls which were terribly made, the rice was stale and hard, it feel apart as soon as you picked it up. I live 20 minutes away, spoke to the manager Chris, he told me he could only refund me if I travel back to the store and brought the rolls back. I told him I wasn't coming back and he told me he couldn't refund me or give me a credit. Will never go back! read more

First time eating at Sushi 101, We started with the lettuce wraps which were okay then we got 3 different types of sushi. We most likely won't go back. The setup is a typical restaurant setup with an open design and a small sushi bar area. The main reason I went with 2 stars is the overall feel of the restaurant, the staffs approach and enthusiasm and the quality of the food. read more

This is the BEST Sushi in Charlotte!!!!!!! I've been to a bunch of places in and around Charlotte, and let me tell you, I have never had better service!!! The serving staff was great and the chefs were so skilled in the way the interacted with us and served us some of the best sushi I have ever had! If you either live in Charlotte or are visiting, this is THE place you need to check out!!!!! read more

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The only reason this place gets 2 stars is because the very first time I went there, the sashimi was the best I'd ever had. I've been twice since then and last night was the last straw. My guess is that they've changed management or ownership. The hostess wiped down the table in front of us by spraying the cleaning solution on the table, without even bothering to move the soy sauce and sriracha bottles out of the way. When she seated us, the table was sopping wet and still very sticky. Then came the food. It was a group of five of us and among the orders were yaki somen with grilled shrimp, three sashimi platters, a combination sushi platter, and a bowl of chirashi. After waiting 30 minutes for our food, the noodles were the highlight of the meal. The sashimi was warm (as usual), and the chirashi was the saddest I've ever seen. It was a gigantic bowl of rice with nine measley slices of warm fish and three slices of cucumbers. I'm a huge fan of chirashi and try to order it at every sushi restaurant I go to, in order to find the best. This was the worst. A simple tip to them: close the doors to the sushi refrigerators after you've taken out the portion you need. Doing this one simple thing will keep your fish much colder. Or serve it over ice. Although, serving it over ice would probably result in the fish swimming in a pool of water by the time it got to the customers, since they are so slow. read more

Went here last night with my lady. The service took forever and it was just decent sushi. I had to literally walk over to get a waiter to come to our table then again to bring us the check. Seems like they've went downhill since my last visit read more

Sushi 101 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This place used to be good, but since Waverly opened it has gone way way down hill. Been here many many times over 10 years. My last visit was subpar and there were cockroaches walking on the wall behind my wife. We told the waiter and he came over with a napkin and grabbed the roach. Pretty disgusting. Go to Yama in Waverly read more

Best sushi in town hands down. Just ask for VU he's the head sushi chef. He can make you anything from sea urchin all the way to a California roll. All and all I would give 6 stars if it were possible. Oh also ask about wagyu beef. ( very hard to find in this area) read more

This is probably some of the worse sushi in South Charlotte. The food smelled extremely fishy, not what I would expect from fresh sushi, and tasted "off". The service was ok, a little slow based on how busy they were. There are certainly better options for sushi, or Asian cuisine. I won't be back. read more

Absolutely my favorite sushi restaurant! This food is amazing and the staff is so kind. The chefs are amazing and the food is spot on. I've been coming here for 10 years and it's been amazing since day one. This is definitely my go to for amazing and delicious sushi! The portions are massive and worth the price. And let's not forget the gorgeous artwork they have in the restaurant for sale! Absolutely amazing restaurant I definitely recommend you going here! read more

Service a little slow, but love the lettuce wraps!! The fried California roll is a delight! It is a warm, creamy sushi. I love the spider roll too! The voo doo roll is Very spicy!!! It is a tiny little place, decor is blah. But love the food! It is a nice place to have lunch and socialize. There is nice seating ourside where I saw several people with their dogs, a few doors down has water bowls for dogs. read more

Dinner for two with my daughter. A favorite go to spot of ours in the Ballantyne area. We've been eating here for years and rarely do they disappoint us. Good positive atmosphere with great food and service. read more

Checked into this place with a BOGO coupon (thanks Citipass!) for lunch one day with the beau and to my shock and happiness, everything was pretty good! Our server was a little lacking, but the sushi rolls we partook in (Cali, Philly, Rock&Roll) were fresh, huge and rolled really well. I had the chicken hibachi and the manpiece had the salmon. We were shocked at how much food was on the plate (it's good warmed up, true story!) and really pleased with the taste and quality. The salmon is definitely worth having each time you go - it's got a glaze that is spot on! The bill came to $40 after coupon and with so much food, that's totally cool in my book. Not a quick, cheap lunch place but a really nice place to pop into after exploring the shops in The Promenade! read more

We usually visit this place when I can choose lunch with co-workers. I really like this place because they have something for everyone. They have a great lunch sushi special for $7.95 (2ish rolls of their choosing for that day). We always get the edamame which is a delicious way to start the meal. I normally get the noodle bowl with Ramen. I got the glass noodles once, and definitely prefer Ramen. I've tried the regular style with veggies and the soup style with broth, and prefer the regular style. It comes with all sorts of veggies that you can customize to any way you want. A great, quick lunch place that is very reliable for good food. read more

Lots of options to choose from, but I feel the sushi isn't worth the price. Not bad tasting, more like average good, not exceptional.

We love eating at Sushi 101. Fresh delicious food, excellent service at a great value read more

Sushi 101 - The food, service and value are phenomenal. We dine at Sushi 101 with family everytime we visit and have not been dissapointed. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I guess I am on a sushi kick. This place is pretty close to my house, so I thought I would give it a try. I got the crispy bagel roll and the super crunch roll. Both were pretty delish, I was kinda disappointed in the rolling job. They weren't rolled as tight as I am used to, which makes for hard maneuvering into the mouth. I'd give them 4 stars if it wasn't for the poor rolling job. I'd definitely go back again, because it was a very yummy experience! I had take out, so I can't comment on the waiter service or atmosphere, but the girl that took my order over the phone was very pleasant! read more

I love this place. Dragon rolls. I'm simple in my sushi choices- I've been at the beginner level for a long time but I like what I like. At least I've moved on from California rolls. My husband and I went to dinner here one time and sat at the counter. I had a book with me over to my left and we were chatting when this small slab of sashimi lands on the book. I was shocked at first- I didn't expect to see anything flying in a restaurant. I looked up at the kitchen and there were 3 sushi chefs all staring at me in horror- they had tossed a piece of sashimi and it was all a big accident. I thought this was hilarious. We all got a good laugh out of it. It has endeared me even more to this place. read more

I love this place! My husband and two kids love it too! Always great food. Favorite sushi in Charlotte. The Prof Vu roll is one of our favorites. The portion of seaweed salad you get for the price is great! The best is actually the dessert! They have this fried cake of sorts with ice team that is to die for. It is a must!!!!! We have had a few times that some servers have been a little better than others but nothing significant. I agree with one review that they could clean the tables a little more. Still love it and will always go back! read more

I've tried lots of Sushi places (even out of state), and nothing compares to Sushi 101. Their Sushi is fresh and always tastes so yummy. Their Noodle Bowls are delicious too. I seriously crave this place! The Staff is awesome, fun and friendly. There are a lot of regulars / loyal customers that go here. read more

Sushi 101 - Get in my Belly ! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I was quite disappointed with the food at this establishment. I ordered the chicken teriyaki and it a very poor sight to see. Not only was the chicken dry as a bone but the sauce and veggies were not up to par. We also ordered spring rolls which had shrimp in them however it was not disclosed on their menu! Thank goodness I am not allergic to shellfish! I forgot to mention how over priced this place was! It's safe to say I will not return! read more

Sushi 101 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This place is great, the sushi is very fresh, i really like the abundance and variety of different sushi choices they have on the menu. read more

Sushi 101 - Sushi Boat, Consisting of 4 different varieties of my own choosing, hands down one of my best sushi experiences - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Pending review. ..I tried deleting my review since I meant to review the other sushi 101. I'll update once I try this actually spot. read more

Sushi 101 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Awesome food, high quality, excellent service and the chefs behind the sushi bar know how to do it right. It's hard to elaborate on that. Definitely the place to check out if you're near the neighborhood. Great at 2200 as it is at 1200. Recommended without reservation. read more

Wow/ we ate here in person a couple of times and thought the food was decent but tonight we ordered delivery and it was nearly inedible. We both feel sick and it was expensive for what ended up including mock crab stick. Not quality sushi. read more

Pretty good sushi spot. We got the Yaki soba noodles with Katsu Chicken, shrimp tempora roll and dancing eel roll. Food was tasty and reasonably priced. Service was good. Timely and friendly. read more

Very good service, polite and quick. Food was really good only think I wish was better was the portions of food I finished in seconds. But overall very good place I recommend eating there. read more

Sushi 101 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

They have the best crispy California rolls for cheap. While the service might be sub-par at some points, the food has always been fantastic! This is also my favorite takeout place for sushi night. No matter how large my order is, they have always done it correctly and in 15min or less! read more