This newly opened gem fills a much-needed gap in Mitchell and Yancey counties: an affordable, good…read morequality asian lunch spot, that doubles as a dinner restaurant with Thai and Japanese dishes, including good sushi! I've only been there once, so far, considering they just opened this week. I started with the spicy tuna salad, and it was full of beautiful chunks that I THOUGHT were diced tomatoes at first, the kimchi sauce and accoutrements were very satisfying. Because it was my first time there, I also ordered pad see ew, to try their hot food. The crab Rangoon appetizer was so light, crunchy, and flavorful, I wanted more. The entree was very tasty and satisfying, though the size was a bit modest. But it is an affordable lunch special, right? Wifey tried the California rule, and reported it was perfect, spring roll was excellent, and her panang curry was excellent, I was not offered a nibble! Next time, I will try the seafood sushi...

The food was average but the service was below average. We had a very tired and hungry 20 month…read moreold with us and when I asked if they happen to serve fries the waitress laughed at me in a very rude way and continued to speak rude the rest of the time making us rush in our ordering. The food was brought out randomly with some of our table receiving their plates 20 minutes before others. We also never received 2 of our sushi rolls and had to inquire about it. There was a 20 percent gratuity added to our tickets with only 5 people on our ticket. Expensive food and poor service!

This place is a MUST if you like Thai food!!! We recently stayed in the Seven Devils area for a…read morelong weekend and looked to Yelp for a lunch recommendation. I'm always leery of Thai restaurants and especially sushi in new locations, from past experience. We also had a bunch of restaurant recommendations from our Airbnb host and this was not one of them, but my husband picked it so I decided to give it a try. We walked in and were warmly greeted and sat. The restaurant was dimly lit which I prefer, the tables spacious and inviting. I had a few questions about the curry dishes which the waitress easily answered, leading me to order the yellow curry with chicken I left out the peppers and added broccoli and carrots. I haven't had a curry dish in many years that I've been pleased with so this was taking a leap of faith. My husband ordered the Monster sushi roll and the Basil Fried Rice with chicken (very traditional dish). The sushi arrived first and we both dug in. I was super impressed at how good it was. Our main dishes arrived and it was exactly what I was hoping for, a comforting curry dish full of vegetables and flavor. It was a tad too spicy for me but the pineapple pieces in it balanced it perfectly. My husband loved his food as well and our only regret is not living close enough to eat here more! We loved it so much that we ordered takeout to bring home with us on our way home. This is a fairly new restaurant in the area and I highly recommend you give them a try!

My friends and I were tired and hungry and went to Luna Thai later in the evening. We had no idea…read morewhat to expect. The hostess was very nice, and our server, Fern, was so sweet and polite. The restaurant was very clean. We all agreed that our food was delicious and seasoned nicely. We will definitely go back on our next visit!

I must admit I was skeptical about Asian food in the the Mountains. I was pleasantly impressed…read morewith the service, the food, the atmosphere. All 5 Stars. The Green curry was flavorful with the slightest hint of spicy heat. The vegetables were cooked in and the added chicken for protein was perfect. The red curry was deliciously rich and flavorful. Our least favorite on the night were the Thai donuts. A little too dense but still tasty.

I was riding solo with my toddler son and dropped in here to escape the rainy evening. It's a cozy…read morespot right off of the blue ridge parkway. This was probably the best overall service I've had in a long time. As soon as we arrived the host was pleasant and got us seated quickly. It was late and we needed to speed dine so I gave the waitress our order on the first stop. She guided me toward the tuna tataki starter which was very fresh. From sitting down to full dinner arriving it wasn't more than 15 minutes. She stopped by several times throughout the dinner to make sure we had everything we needed. Everything was solid. No frills but solid size and quality for the price. I very much enjoyed my pho and would definitely order it again. Looking forward to coming back and trying more sushi.

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!

Food is amazing and the staff is very friendly, food is on the affordable side as well, went 2 days…read moreso good.

Our go to Sushi place! The jalapeno bombs are my husbands favorite! Food comes out fast and quality…read moreis there. Love the sushi rolls. The staff is always fast! It is pretty back most evenings and seating is limited but worth the wait!

Sake Sushi is our number 1 "go to"! We were in Charlotte…read moreonce and when some folks found out we were from Black Mountain, the first thing they said was how great the sushi was at Sake Sushi! We agree and the staff is great too! Comfortable atmosphere! Reasonable prices, too! Highly recommend it!

It's really good. Good food but need more options with the veggies. I love zucchini but not the…read moreonions or brow

Very enjoyable food. My wife and I thought the sushi was excellent. It's a little pricey but the…read moretaste is top notch. The service was very good. The noodles and Mongolian beef were both very enjoyable. Highly recommend!

Boone is incredibly lucky to have such a high quality, creative, and fun sushi restaurant!!!…read more First, it's the highest quality fish you can imagine. Then you have truly artists who know how to pair flavors and textures that are unique and delicious. Then add to the amazing team of sushi chefs and servers who deliver a great experience inside a place that has a very cool vibe. The severs even know how to deal is PITA customers who come in with attitudes - witnessed it first hand tonight. Truly an amazing culinary and client experience you would not expect to find in a small mountain town. Well done to the owner and his incredible team!!!

We took a shot here with no reservations on. Saturday evening. I would generally recommend…read morereservations here, but thankfully we were able to be seated straight away without so much as a wait! There is a beautiful bar area, and though we decided to sit at a high top adjacent to the bar, I'd choose to sit at the bar if possible next time to watch the bartender or the chefs. Our server was excellent. She struck the perfect balance between providing excellent attention without overwhelming us. She quickly took our drink orders, while we spent a bit more time looking over the menu. We got two cocktails to start along with the edamame. The blackberry mojito was good, but the Ichigo Fizz was exceptional! I'll defin try more of their sake cocktails next time! For dinner, we ordered three rolls to share. We enjoyed a mix of types of rolls, and while we each had our personal preferences, we found them all to be well prepared, with fresh ingredients and careful presentation. Overall, an excellent meal in a well-appointed establishment!

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 might have been my favorite sushi of all time. Service and food were amazing! We were seated…read morequickly and service was fast. But the tools we got were all amazing. You seriously can't go wrong.

Food was fabulous and our waitress Willow was helpful, kind, and a beautiful soul!!! Thanks for a…read moregreat dinner!!

We came here as a party of eleven for a late lunch and were so delighted by the service, food, and…read moreatmosphere ! Our server, Lacey, had such a wonderful energy and was running the place (hosting, bartending and serving) all by herself ! We were also approached by the manager and/or owner and he was such a light for our little group. All around, we felt very welcomed and accommodated and the food was great :) If you eat anywhere, keep The Madness in mind

The Madness in West Asheville was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The food was fresh,…read moreflavorful, and beautifully prepared, and the atmosphere was fun and welcoming. What really stood out, though, was the exceptional service. Dante, the manager, was incredibly professional, attentive, and genuinely caring about the customers' experience. He made everyone feel welcomed and made sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. It's rare to see that level of customer service these days. Highly recommend The Madness if you're looking for great food and outstanding hospitality!