**** Yugenn is an…read moreoutstanding restaurant that's far from your average sushi spot! The ambiance is beautiful, inviting, and creates the perfect atmosphere for a date night or family dinner. The food was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Every dish was beautifully presented, and the drinks were just as impressive. A special thank you to our hostess, Linda, whose attentiveness and warm hospitality made our experience even more memorable. She truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. If you're looking for exceptional sushi, amazing drinks, and top-notch service, I highly recommend Yugenn. Be sure to book your next dinner or family gathering here--you won't be disappointed!

Over the weekend, we got to check out this new Japanese fusion place in South End…read more.. As anticipated, the place was very pretty and posh...with a sleek color motif of black and pink (one of my fave combos!). Since the weather was so nice, we decided to sit in their patio area...very nice! Can't say I loved the playlist (a bit busy and random...everything from soulful lounge music and hip hop, to Donna Summers, Salt 'n Pepper, etc.etc.), but I loved the overhead volume...giving the place a festive ambiance. I just hoped that the music would be a tad more relaxing and sophisticated...but then, I get it. Am sure the vast majority of folks coming here are in their 20's or 30's. Service was good. I think both Managers-Owners (?) stopped by our table to check on us...and our waitress did her best. However, we did find it odd that we had to ask for soy sauce and wasabi with our Unagi nigiri order. Maybe this had something to do with it being a fusion place? As for the menu, there were several tantalizing and interesting options. My husband and I both decided to start with 2 orders of Unagi (as an appetizer). Then we agreed to share their signature dish, Lobster Fried Rice, as well as 2 sushi rolls, "The Genie" and "Kimchi Fried Chicken". We also finished our meal with their Panna Cotta (with Strawberry). Well, we both thoroughly enjoyed everything...but our favorites were the Lobster Fried Rice and the Panna Cotta. Sushi Rolls were good, but I felt I've had better? The Lobster Fried Rice, however, was possibly THE best Fried Rice dish I've had to date! The Panna Cotta was amazing too...just wished there were a bit more of it? BTW, I liked their cocktail, "Lotus Milk Punch"...but here's the thing. Despite the lofty price point, there just wasn't much of it...as there was this big block of ice taking all the space (just as with Whiskey drinks). Also, I didn't feel that it was strong enough. So here's where I dock a star. I feel that when a drink is this expensive (20?!?), it should be well worth it. Despite the good taste, it fell a bit short on its stingy portion and weak alcohol content. One other minus I must mention is the lack of parking here. You just have to drive around until you find a space along the road. It's a good thing we came early! Still, this is a great, new addition to Charlotte...and it's a cute spot for a date night or a girl's night out. I'd definitely wouldn't mind returning to try a few more items on the menu...and a repeat order of their amazing Lobster Fried Rice!

Maybe the best sushi I have had in Charlotte!…read more I came here on a Saturday night and wow I have not been to LoSo in a while but the parking was tough. Luckily, I used the complimentary valet offered by Yama. My friend and I had a reservation and were promptly seated. We ordered the brussel sprouts to start and they were fantastic with a sweet glaze on top. I tried a few specialty roles: the kyuri, the HM, and Totoro. I was amazed at the presentation of these roles. You can just tell by the color of the fish, the tuna and salmon in particular, that this is really fresh sushi. It was so delicious! I also had a mocktail which was very refreshing. I appreciated the two lychees served on top.

Amar was an outstanding waiter. Very knowledgeable of the Asian fish he served us with the Nigiri…read moreentree . The food was some of the best sushi we have ever had! All super fresh and seasoned w love Food, service and Ambiance is 10 out of 10. Prices are fair and wait staff are all attractive and nice people. We are hooked now! Dan & Delaney

I booked this for a private meal for 32 people. We were able to rent out the downstairs area. It…read morewas intimate for our group. They set up two rows of long tables for us, one with a bench style by the window and other sides had chairs. We ordered the Yakitori platters to start spread out across the tables. My favorite was the asparagus and the beef. We then did mix ordering of sushi's and sides to share family style. I like the Toro sushi, spicy tuna and seaweed salad. They had a nice selection of drinks as well. I ordered a creamy sake to share amongst the table. I wish I remembered the name, but it was in a white bottle, for which they brought a bottle chiller out for. Reserving with the restaurant was easy. Called in and they sent a Open Table link for the reservation. They checked on reservation a couple days out and also personally called to ensure reservation again. It was nice to do something different, for this group of people. For 5 people it was the first time trying sushi and having the yakitori options allowed them to try new things. It was also nice, as some people had deitary restrictions in the group, and Saku was able to work around everyone's preferences. Thank you for wonderful service and amazing food! I left very satisfied and full!

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.

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!

We had a nice dinner at Mizu for Queen's Feast. The starters were on the smaller side and a little…read moretricky to share since the nigiri came with only one of each and the oysters came with 3. I had the salmon as my main and enjoyed the smokiness of the robata. The ube banana pudding was unique and a great ending. Service was good as well.

Expensive for what you get, but 1/2 off rolls during happy hour (Tuesday and Thursday) is worth it…read more Across the board, the sushi rice was pretty mediocre and there wasn't enough fish in each roll. Spicy Crab Rangoon (5/5): Crispy shell with a creamy filling that was sweet, spicy, and a little tangy. I just wish the portion size was bigger. Rainbow Roll (4/5): Good, but having two pieces of just avocado roll was a bummer. Tiger Roll (3/5): The shrimp pieces were good but the avocado pieces felt like filler. Kungfu Crunch Roll (3/5): The minced spicy tuna combined with the cream cheese didn't provide the best texture. Spicy Tuna Crunch Roll (3/5): Very noticeable lack of fish, but the minced tuna wasn't my favorite anyway. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

Initial interaction was very weird. I was here doing a yelp event review which included getting to…read moretry one of their sushi rolls. There was 3 young adults at front desk. One ask if I was here to sit or had a to go order, and I responded I was here to sit down. She responded okay. After like 2 minutes of standing she just looks at other two making confused faces. So I asked if they were confused on me sitting. Then she responds you can. This made the experience very weird! I've been to another location in waverly and they seat you so I assumed you wait to be seated here. Instead of them simply saying to seat myself. I get to my seat and I over hear servers talking about who would take the table. The server came over sweet but weird and asked if I wanted a menu as if there would be a reason I didn't! I was super confused! This location is 100% a different feel from the other location. Besides that's I got the bang bag shrimp roll and the teriyaki rice chicken bowl. The server did have to return twice and ask my order again due to a mushroom allergy! I received my food I asked for no mushrooms due to allergy and no carrots. Carrots were still put on there and sever apologized and said kitchen never reads ticket! I told her it was okay just didn't want it. But I also didn't want to have to send my plate back so I simply just took it off. Overall the food was great but unfortunately the interaction took away from the experience for me! Sushi is always fresh and good and their food is always great which why I came back but this location is closer to my house. I would definitely rather drive further to the other location for a better experience or maybe just opting for pick up order.

We stopped in on a weekday that was rainy and this ramen really hit the spot. It was flavorful and…read moredelicious, and we both completely finished ours (usually we have leftovers)! The server was friendly and guided us through the menu. Our food came out promptly as well. Parking was easy, there's a free lot behind the building and there's plenty of street parking. There was a bar area and booth seating, so lots of spots to choose from. Definitely enjoyed and will return!

Hello friends, I…read morehonestly didn't expect much judging from the outside. I actually thought this place was closed. But boy was i amazed as soon as I walked in. Very nice looking on the inside. I will not drag this review out be size in site nothing i could add that hasn't been said in multiple reviews. I will come back; although we thought the service was slow considering only 4 other tables were occupied. While all but one table had their food already. No biggie. I heard they have Omakase. I dont know but if they do!!!!!!! +5 MORE points. : ) TTFN

I love Pisces sushi! The sushi is always consistent anytime I come here. Their appetizers are top…read moretier and delicious. I've eaten at many "all you can eat sushi" spots and this one is elevated. Not poor quality at all. I'm never disappointed coming here. Thank you for serving me for 2+ years so far!

The best all you can eat I've tried in the city so far! Celia was our server she is amazing and…read morebrought everything quickly while giving great suggestions. Tried the saki as well, it came cold and was super fruity and good. My favorite was the calamari, we got two with the all you can eat. It is very big inside great atmosphere for casual dine night. We went on a Tuesday and all the tables were full. I'll be back asap.

Amazing food with great service. High quality sushi at a good price. Love to bring family and…read morefriends here.

This has officially become my airport/dinner ritual whenever I'm in Charlotte! Hands down our…read morefavorite all-you-can-eat sushi spot! The staff has always been incredibly friendly, and we've even had the same waiter a couple of times now. He's consistently attentive, welcoming, and makes sure everything comes out quickly. Service has honestly been great every visit. The restaurant itself is adorable. I love the futuristic waiting pods when you first walk in, and the oversized sushi chef statues are the cutest touch. The whole restaurant has a fun, modern atmosphere that's perfect for date night, dinner with friends, or just satisfying a serious sushi craving. We always order the AYCE menu, and it never disappoints. Everything comes out consistently fresh, beautifully presented, and you can definitely tell they take pride in the quality. We started with appetizers: -Shrimp Lollipops were perfectly crispy on the outside while the shrimp stayed juicy and tender inside. Even though they're fried, the breading doesn't overpower the shrimp at all. -Takoyaki had a crispy golden exterior with a soft, savory center filled with octopus. They're an acquired taste if you've never had them before, but they're worth trying. -Fried Calamari was exactly what you want. Crispy, lightly seasoned, and tender instead of rubbery. -And of course... we ordered two servings of Crab Rangoon because one is never enough! They're always hot, creamy and pair perfectly with the sweet chili dipping sauce. Now for my absolute favorite... The Carpaccio is honestly one of the best things. I could probably eat three plates of it if they didn't limit it to one order per person. The fish is sliced incredibly thin, melts in your mouth, and tastes unbelievably fresh. Each variety has its own toppings that perfectly complement the fish, while the citrusy ponzu sauce ties everything together with a bright, savory finish. We ordered: -Salmon Carpaccio: Buttery salmon topped with crispy fried onions and scallions that add a great crunch. -White Tuna Carpaccio: Delicate, silky, and incredibly clean tasting with tobiko adding the perfect little pop of texture. -Yellowtail Jalapeño, and ponzu for a refreshing kick. Then came the sushi rolls... Every roll has its own personality, which is something I really appreciate. Some are sweet, others spicy, some rich and savory, and they're all put together really well without one ingredient overpowering the rest. Our favoites included: -Godzilla Roll: crispy shrimp tempura paired with creamy avocado and finished with rich eel sauce for a satisfying combination of crunch and sweetness. -Fire Dragon Roll: packed with flavor and topped with spicy sauce that brings just enough heat without overwhelming the fresh fish. -Spicy 2 in 1 Roll: Our ultimate favorite, great balance of fresh fish, creamy sauces, and spice. If you like rolls with a little kick, this one's an easy recommendation. -Volcano Roll: one of the richer rolls on the menu with warm baked seafood and creamy sauces layered over the top. Comfort food in sushi form. -Eel Avocado Roll: simple but always my delicious choice. The buttery avocado pairs perfectly with the sweet, smoky eel. -Crazy Tuna Roll: fresh tuna with just enough spice to keep every bite interesting without being overpowering. Less likely a fan of: -Mango Tango Roll: the fresh mango added a bright sweetness that worked surprisingly well with the sushi. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the tomato since I didn't think it added much, but that's personal preference. Even after all that... we somehow still made room for dessert! Dessert: -The Mochi Ice Cream is always fun. I love that they offer multiple flavors like green tea and mango. The chewy rice dough on the outside with the smooth, cold ice cream center creates the perfect balance of textures and isn't overly sweet. -The Green Tea Ice Cream has a strong matcha flavor that green tea lovers will definitely appreciate. -The Tempura Oreo reminded me of the deep-fried Oreo at our State Fair. The crispy tempura batter gives it a warm, doughy exterior while the Oreo inside becomes soft, chocolatey, and almost cake-like. It's indulgent and best shared. -I had to mention the Macarons because they're one of my favorite desserts. I love that Sushi Taku rotates different flavors throughout the year, so there's usually something new to try each visit. Between the consistently fresh sushi, excellent service, fun atmosphere, creative menu, and incredible value for AYCE, it's easy to see why this has become our tradition every time I fly into Charlotte. It can be tough getting on the waitlist during peak dinner hours since it's such a popular spot, but we've always been able to get a table by waiting a little while, or being added to their online waitlist. Every visit reminds me why I keep coming back, and I already know it'll be my first dinner stop the next time I'm in town.