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    Sushi Taku

    4.3 (131 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Derek M.

    This Sunday I tried Sushi Taku one of the newer AYCE sushi concepts exploding around South End. I left with mixed feelings. The staff were incredible, attentive and accommodating. A lot of times AYCE sushi spots feature subpar service. Not here. The food left a lot to be desired. The pieces are massive, but some lacked flavor. I do plan on going back to try more rolls and get a better understanding. I also may have just caught them on a bad day/time. Parking Note: They will validate parking up to two hours or you can street park on Sunday for free.

    Sashimi Salad
    Jacqueline K.

    My review is for takeout only. I had the sashimi salad and the 2 roll combo. The sashimi salad tasted a little bit off - I personally felt that only the salmon was palatable whereas the tuna and white fish tasted like they had gone bad. My rolls were passable but nothing special.

    Steam Gyoza
    Kia T.

    Food 8.5/10 Service 10/10 Ambiance 9/10 Loved the all you can eat option at Sushi Taku! Our waiter explained everything really well and gave us great service! The place was clean and super cute!

    Creamy croquettes- they are just okay
    Wl G.

    Fire Phoenix, sal-fornia roll (skip), crazy tuna, sunny roll (I liked but no one else did), fire dragon, mango tango. Crab Rangoon, jalapeño bomber, yellowtail apps were all great. The service was great! The restaurant is really cute. Gave it 5 stars for the value! We will be back

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    Rosa O.

    Had a great visit here at Sushi Taku...when you arrive you're immediately taken back by the clean, modern, Japanese atmosphere and friendly, professional hostesses. When you sit, there's pen and paper ready for you to take advantage of their all-you-can-eat sushi specials with lunch being $24.99 per person and $31.99 per person for dinner. I ordered edamame, sushi salad, and tons of different rolls. Everything arrived quickly, fresh and bursting with flavor. As for the service, our servers were very informative, always announcing the name of what we were receiving. I highly recommend Sushi Taku to everyone looking for a great lunch or dinner experience!

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    Basaree G.

    I LOOOOOOOVE SUSHI TAKU! I have been here twice and highly, highly recommend their all you can eat menu. The portioning is perfect so that you can really enjoy everything you order. The servers are so nice and accommodating. I love that they have their sushi bar out in the open but otherwise, their seating and decor is simple with no frills. You know they don't mess around with the quality of their sushi. The hamachi is TO DIEEEE FOR!!! Truly some of my favorite items on their menu for that umami flavor. 10/10 chefs kiss can't wait to come back

    Rose E.

    They don't take reservations here, so we got here super-early for dinner...right before 5 pm on Saturday. Right away, I loved how super strong their A/C was! The place itself was smallish, but had a cool, funky layout...and many comfy booths and tables. They even featured a mini honeycomb at the entryway (this is the second honeycomb booths I've seen this week!). Anyway, I requested one of their bigger booths, and that wasn't a problem at all...given we were one of the first to arrive for dinner. Their AYCE menu was much like Sushi Hana. Here at Sushi Taku, AYCE for dinner was $31 per person (think maybe $3 more than Sushi Hana?), but included just about everything! Unlike Sushi Hana, Taku included desserts. Also unlike Sushi Hana, everything arrived promptly...with no oddly long spacing between some foods. Also, from the apps to the sushi rolls, the portions were much bigger. We regretted getting too many apps...as we got too full to enjoy more than 1 sushi roll each. I was thinking the apps were mini-sized (like at Sushi Hana), so the portions were a tad too much. Now I know enough not to order so many apps next time...at least hopefully not lol??? All the foods were totally fresh, well seasoned and even well presented! I only wish I was able to take pics of everything we ordered...they came so fast and furious, I missed quite a few dishes. Personally, I loved the Ikura Salad, Lollipop Shrimp and Chicken Katsu the most. I enjoyed my Crazy Kani Roll...but again, we both got so full from eating so many appetizers, we were barely able to stuff down the main. My husband loved the Lollipop Shrimp too, as well as Shrimp Tempura and the Karaage Chicken...and the Nigiri items he ordered (Unagi and Tuna looked so fresh...but forgot to take pics!). I regret ordering 2 Fried Calamari...as that turned out to be too much. we thought the insides weren't cooked enough...thus a bit too chewy. We both loved their Mochi Matcha Ice Cream and even the Macarons! Overall, we both thoroughly enjoyed this AYCE feast...just WOW. Hands down, THE best AYCE sushi-plus place in town!! As much as we loved Sushi Hana, this place beat it in every category...Quality, Quantity, Service, Ambiance, you name it! I only wish this place branches out, and starts up another location closer to South Charlotte?

    Yakitori
    Maria C.

    If you're hungry and craving sushi, look no further. This place offers an incredible deal. All you can eat for $31.99, but the catch is you have to finish everything (even rice!) or pay an extra dollar per item/piece left over. I kind of love that concept as it dramatically reduces food waste and forces people to be conscious of how they order. We added up what our plates would have cost a la carte and it would've been $48 per person! The service was fast and staff was kind. We joined the wait list on Yelp with 25(!) parties ahead of us but were seated within 30 min or so. In terms of food quality, it's not top,top tier sushi, but it's good. The standouts are the carpaccio and the rolls. Some of the starters, like the shumai, were a miss for me (and the chicken in the yakitori was a little under cooked). Also the crab rangoon we ordered twice never came out. Deserts could be improved by adding another flavor of ice cream for those wanting something other than vanilla but who aren't fans of green tea. The ambiance was modern and super clean as it's brand new!

    Calamari. Definitely not my favorite. .
    Carolyn L.

    Came to Sushi Taku on a Tuesday at 6 PM to celebrate my friend's promotion. Parking was a bit confusing--my friend ended up paying $9.40 for two hours before we realized the restaurant actually offers free parking. Thankfully, they gave us a credit once we mentioned it. Our server Johnny was great--super attentive and accommodating. He took back two appetizers we didn't enjoy: the calamari had odd plastic-like strings attached, and the octopus was too chewy to be enjoyable. The fried oysters also left a strong fishy aftertaste, so not a favorite either. That said, the sushi itself was on point. Lots of tasty rolls to choose from, and everything we ordered was fresh and flavorful. The vibe is laid-back, so you can enjoy good food at a fair price without having to dress up. I'd definitely come back for the sushi alone.

    Carlo Y.

    Still the best place to have AYCE Sushi in Charlotte. All the food tasted great. The best part just service from both staff and management. Will keep coming back!!

    Stacy E.

    This place is still fairly new, so I have yet to encounter a wait time. The counter service was very friendly, fast and knowledgeable. The restaurant is very beautifully decorated and very clean. TIP: They do have stairs that lead down to the seating areas, so please watch your steps. Their all-you-can-eat buffet menu is pretty extensive then other varies all-you-can-eat sushi buffets around the city. My sister came in during peak lunch hour and we were immediately greeted and sat down. We were immediately greeted by our server who got our drinks ready while we checked the menu items. Lots of chef specialty rolls available. The only thing I did not see but I also did not inquire about were single hand roll sushi. Parking can get tricky but thankfully this restaurant will validate the parking ticket.

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    Justin S.

    Sushi Taku is a great new add to Charlotte. Went at open for dinner at 4:30 on a Saturday and the place filled up fast. Did the all you can eat option which is worth it if you plan to eat 2 sushi rolls and an app or two, otherwise you'll do well with just ordering a la carte. Good amount of tables and our server was very attentive. They validate parking if you park behind the building as parking in the small lot in front is only 1 hour parking

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    John N.

    The all you can eat option is a great way to try different things. Food was delicious and it was a fun experience. We'll come back again.

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    This was awful. The sushi was so fishy and not in a good way. Like it was left out and nasty. I pray I don't get food poisoning.

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    A very pleasurable dining experience food was fresh and tasted amazing. I will definitely be back.

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    3.8
    (778 reviews)
    8.9 mi
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    Pro-tip if you're going to Mr. Tokyo there's more than likely going to be a wait, so if you have a…read moregroup larger than two, I would suggest sending someone to put your name on the list before the rest of the group. Pick your most on time friend. The staff here is amazing and they keep everything moving. There are many seating options in the music is always popping. You start by ordering a drink and filling out what you want on a printed paper menu with a pencil. After you finish your first round, you're welcome to keep eating and they will bring you another piece of paper. All you can eat hibachi, sushi, and a bunch of other specialties for less than $30 per person? Sign me up. The food is amazing and they have some specialty rolls.

    Came here after a night of drinking with my sisters since it was very close…read more There was a bit of a wait but the staff was very friendly and we browsed the nearby stores while we waited. Our server seemed new and a bit confused a lot. We wanted a specific sake which she said she'd check to see if they were out of and when she came back she didn't tell us we were out of it just asked what we wanted again. We got a different sake which was DISGUSTING. Could barely drink it. After putting in our sushi order for AYCE, I let her know about my shellfish allergy and just asked that anything with lobster or crab be on a separate plate. She was very confused, apparently not knowing what shellfish was and went down the list of all fish asking what was safe.... One of my rolls was supposed to be a spicy salmon but came out just a regular salmon but I just ate it. The sushi itself was very good, I loved the abundance of special rolls they offer.

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    Yama Loso

    4.7
    (138 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    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!!!!

    It's in a hip neighborhood with quite a few new construction apartments, one rt across the street…read morecalled Ellos. And, the light rail is a walkable distance. The only access problem was the parking as the parking lane is very narrow. I don't know if there's additional parking for Yama but I drive a truck so I had to back out of the parking entrance. Just drove around the corner onto a Main Street, not South Blvd, n viola there was street parking on the side, no signs for time limits. All good. It was for a late lunch with visiting friends. Atmosphere for this meetup made us stay later than we should have bc I think we stayed til around 4:30pm? Lunch service finished maybe around 2:30-2:45? Felt badly for the person at the reception but he said it was no problem. I hv bn to Yama in Waverly a couple of times n now Yama Loso. Both serve a modern twist to Asian dishes. I love traditional Japanese meals but I also enjoy twists in recipes once in a while. Spicy edamame for starters. Looked great but I can't eat spice at the moment so I can't rate it tho my friends did eat it all up. Ate the sushi rice bowl but w/o the spicy aioli sauce n asked for something else which was on the sweet side. Comforting meal, not overwhelming, just right. Edamame, cucumbers, yellow pickled daikon, tuna, salmon, avocado. A simple lunch was all I needed. Then, the hamachi neck part came grilled, not on the menu but if they hv it they'll serve it tender n juicy. Only reason I left a star out was bc of the parking. Other than that, I'd probably go there again if I'm on that side of Charlotte but for me Waverly is closest.

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    Yama

    4.2
    (263 reviews)
    12.4 mi
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    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

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    Open kitchen area where the chefs make sushi
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    Mizu

    Mizu

    4.1
    (257 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    An amazing experience indeed. Lovely interior with a most…read moregracious hostess who showed me around. I settled for a seating at the bar. Bartender suggested a kikiso jumai sake to go with my torched scallop and tiger sushi (lemon crab, hamachi, avocado, cucumber). The portions were much smaller than I expected but the flavor explosion made up for the smaller portion size. I would have loved to have more of the scallop and tiger sushi. Service was excellent. Definitely one of the nicer sushi places in Charlotte.

    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.

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    Japanese Soufflé Pancakes
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