Stopped in for early dinner. Was greeted with a smile and sat promptly. Huge menu--a ton of options…read moreto choose from. We ordered a couple of rolls, edamame, and some nigiri. All of it was excellent. Really great presentation and taste. I highly recommend this place. And we were in and out in 30 min which we appreciated as we were traveling. Ambience felt like a high class sushi restaurant. Clean and modern.

Stopped by & grabbed some lunch here today & the food was great! I loved the decor of the…read morerestaurant & the staff there were super friendly! Would recommend.

The food was excellent! Service very good. This was our first time there. Will probably ho…read moreback!

This is one of my favorite places to get Chinese food, but what u also love about it is they also…read moreserve Japanese as well! This place is definitely a hidden gem. The service is always wonderful.

Great wait staff! Extremely helpful and friendly! We had the Gyoza, Shrimp Tempura, and California…read moreRoll all were really good and flavorful. Wasabi had a nice bite to it.

Very clean and well organized restaurant. I was greeted as soon as walking in and able to place my…read moreorder at the desk then seat yourself. Very fast and courteous service. My dish was cooked perfectly and the chicken was not dry. Would highly recommend this restaurant if you're looking for hibachi.

A very extensive menu that is perfect for both sushi lovers and folks who prefer to avoid fish and…read moreinstead gravitate towards kitchen items. It's rare for me to find a restaurant that can satisfy both, as the kitchen items or the sushi items tend to be lacking in one way or another. Not the case at Koto! Their rolls are very large, we each had one as a lunch item and left satisfied. I had the sunshine roll which had salmon tempura inside and fresh salmon outside, and just the right amount of sauce. I can't wait to work my way through the menu and try their other offers!

Wanted to try a new sushi spot and the photos online looked amazing! After entering, it seems like…read morethey specialize more in takeout. They had lots of orders going out. The interior was a bit more casual than I had anticipated. Their menu is huge! It was really hard to choose. I went with a 3 roll sushi combo. It came with spicy salmon, spicy tuna, and spicy yellowtail. The rolls are pretty small and I wouldn't describe them as spicy at all. I would have loved if they came with some kind of sauce or drizzle, because they were slightly dry and lacking in flavor. Still tasty, but average. It came with a choice of soup or salad, I opted to get both and the ginger dressing was amazing. The clear soup was good too but I also wish it had more flavor. I think we'd come back and definitely try ordering something different. Service was great and they were friendly.

I had picked up an order to go since I was by myself because of work travel. Food was good but I'm…read moresure would've been even better if I had eaten there. The lady who took my order was very friendly and my order came out pretty quick! I peeked in the rooms and saw the standard hibachi grills and many families enjoying their dinners. The lobby was pretty packed with people (always a good sign) and there was a small bar to have some drinks while waiting for your table or order.

Great service, entertaining chef, and delicious food. I was amazed how good the scallops were…read more The Wasabi for the Sushi was bland (as spicy as mashed potatoes), but everything else was great.

Food and service was excellent. Will definitely come back to this location. Saw a previous review…read morewhere they gave a one star rating because of what they had on the TV lol. Some people have no life and try to express how they feel about stuff when no one cares how they politically feel.

Dined in person at this restaurant on a quiet Monday night. I mean quiet. There was only one other…read moreperson in this large restaurant. I seated myself at a spacious booth and ordered the sushi A combo. I traded the California roll for a spicy salmon roll. The salad was fine. The ginger dressing was tasty. The sushi that came was pretty standard. The roll was very good and definitely had that spice to it. The prices were fair. The staff is very young and energetic and did a nice job. This is a good sushi place.

Ambience and service is fantastic. It's a quick place to eat lunch when you are working. The food…read moreis awesome. The prices will put a smile on your face!

I haven't been here in a while and I have to say nothing has changed! The atmosphere is still warm…read moreand welcoming, the food was great, and the service was excellent. Always nice coming back to a place that stays consistent. Definitely recommend!

Definitely a place to go on a special occasion. The chef show was very entertaining. You even…read moreget the onion volcano that teppanyakis are known for. They go out of their way to provide good service and the man who I assume is the owner came by several times to ensure we were having a good dining experience. The portion sizes are very large. You won't go away hungry.

What an amazing experience!…read more My family enjoyed the hibachi experience and service! The ambiance is perfect for a date night or a celebration with friends and family. I highly recommend!

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.

Adequate experience for satisfying hunger in a hurry. Wasn't hoping for extraordinary but was…read morehoping for tad better experience. Positive food came out steaming hot. Presentation was adequate but on Styrofoam plate for dine in with plastic fork. Considering that place wasn't super busy but rather slow, the tables could have been cleaner and more aligned. First table saw coming in needed touchup. I informed order taker at counter that could use attention as doesn't create the best 1st impression. She handled it after taking my order. Pleasant but possibly shy, on the quite side so hard to read emotion. So details could improve impression, for example table , chair orientation could be sharpened during quite times. Not sensing abundance of energy on the front end operations, kitchen seems more energetic. Plenty of natural light (windows) and basic outside seating option are pluses. Also drive through window seemed amply busy. Can see the kitchen and they appear on it. Loved the wall murals. Prices reasonable considering prices at all places are up and bit higher than here. I got noodle hibachi chicken. The chicken looked good with seasoning but not overly flavorful, not tender (possibly on the the bit dry side which is okay when think it can translate to being on the safer to eat scale) when eat, so adequate. Noodles and carrots also adequate also. Again all together my 1st experience at this location equates to eat cause hungry place. So middle of the road experience seems to be the design, don't expect exceptional flair that some Japanese restaurants go for. No great entertainment value. But did I get value for the price, yes. Could I eat here again, yes. Would I crave this place if treating myself was the object, not as much. Do I leave satisfied answer is adequate yes. -- P. S: Parking lot has ample spaces, drive through does good volume, though cramped amount of pavement for it that butts up to neighboring business. Good location on main road (INNES) going into Historic Downtown Salisbury and not far off of I-85. So super convenient that way.

Food is alright...a lil pricey...but good! The service is…read morequick when ordered online..