Don't Think TwicE, Book THE Reservation! Perfect spot for a cute date night or a fun night out with friends; great vibes all around! Started with the Rihaku "Dreamy Clouds" sake--so smooth and delicious. The menu is tapas-style, which we loved because we got to try a variety of dishes, and everything was super fresh and flavorful. BEST edamame EVER--our server said it, and she was right! 10 STARS Favorites: Hama Chili, Chicken Skewers, Sake Toro-salmon belly(FAV), Madai(celebration fish, light and airy), Bincho, Hotate, Nasu Tiger Cry Bao(no much flavor), and the Mini Burger (MUST TRY). Dessert: Taiyaki & strawberry ume with whipped crème fraîche--Fun Dessert! SERVICE: 10/10 Shoutout to Rebekka, so knowledgeable and passionate about the food she made the experience 10 times better! Highly recommend!!!!!!!! can't wait to go back!!!!!! read more

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Visited on a Wednesday evening and was surprised to find the place completely packed, always a good sign, right? Wrong, at least for us. We came as a group of three, excited to try a variety of dishes. We ordered 3 appetizers, 2 entrees per person, and drinks, a solid order for a table our size. The wait for food was excessive, especially for portions that, once they arrived, barely qualified as a meal. And that's the real issue: the portions are tiny. Not "elevated dining" small, we're talking a bite or two per dish. By the time you register what you're eating, it's gone. We kept ordering more just to feel like we'd actually had a meal, which defeats the entire purpose. The prices suggest a premium experience, and we were willing to pay for quality. But quality means leaving satisfied not hungry, frustrated, and significantly lighter in the wallet. At these prices, the portion sizes are simply not justifiable. Not worth the drive, the wait, or the bill. We left disappointed and still hungry. We won't be returning. read more

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Phenomenal sushi and service! I loved the famous Hama chili appetizer and it was delicious. Truly exquisite! That was my favorite!The umami flavors were excellent. The Tiger Cry Bao pork belly was outstanding!! Truly loved it. The staff were incredible for recommending dishes and making the experience so personal and memorable. We enjoyed the casual atmosphere too. I tried a citrus mocktail and it was very tasty. The Bluefin otoro was flavorful and buttery. We also tasted the hot chicken bun, and sake salmon temaki, which was good too. They validate parking so you can park in their garage and then scan the app at their host desk. I will definitely come back again! Phenomenal feast! read more

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I went to Uchibā for my birthday lunch. This restaurant is lovely, we were able to reserve a table on their rooftop. Upon arriving they sent a text that they validate parking for the garage across the street which was nice. The restaurant is beautiful, with lovely rooftop views. Our server was awesome! She was so nice and recommended the best dishes! We ordered lots of different dishes but I highly recommend ordering the uchiba salad! read more

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When I dined at Uchibā, I sat on their covered patio. It was a nice evening and the weather felt great. Our waiter was very thorough and kept food safety at the top of his mind which was really appreciated. I'd go back to enjoy the atmosphere. read more

Uchiba Charlotte - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Such a fun space! Love the atmosphere and music upstairs. Much more laidback vibe than Uchi, while still felt upscale. Our server Gina was fantastic!! We tried most of the menu. Everything was tasty! New fav spot for quick and filling bites. Can't beat the $10 smash burger or chicken sandwich. Food comes out as it's ready so be patient or find a new place. read more

Uchiba Charlotte - Sake Temaki - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Came to Uchiba during lunch time and the host had great customer service. They do validate parking and the prices are decent. We had the chicken wings and fries. I gotta say, the chicken wings were not the best you could really taste that the chicken was underseasoned, and it was only 6 pieces for $15. The fries were just plain, nothing special. Our waitress was good though, no complaints there. The only other thing I can say is that the view was decent and the drinks were not too bad. Would I go there again? Probably not, but the ambience seemed good. read more

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Beautiful restaurant with a great selection of sashimi and cocktails. Everything we ordered was delicious and fresh. Surprisingly they also have some non-fish options like a a burger on the menu if not everyone in your group wants sushi. Service was also fantastic. This is perfect for a date night or dinner with friends. We will definitely return. read more

Uchiba is like Uchi's little sister but more hip and laidback. Just like Uchi, the food was amazing and service top notch here. If you're stuck between which one to go to, go to Uchi if your priority is food and a nice meal; go to Uchiba if you're looking for a chill spot to hangout with great drinks and bites. The views are great up there with nice patio seating with fire pits, lounge seating, bar seating, but also table seating too! They are now easily both my favorite restaurants in Charlotte. Overall: 4.9/5 When: 8:30pm Tuesday, dine in with reservation for patio seating. We were seating at a fire pit. Food: 4.9/5 - We ordered the sake toro (salmon belly) nigiri, namahotate (dayboat scallop) nigiri, bluefin akami nigiri, bluefin chutoro nigiri, otoro nigiri, hama chili, uchiba salad, okonomiyaki fries, rock shrimp karaage, chicken wings, wagyu beef skewer, fried milk ice cream sundae and taiyaki. The fish was SOOOOOO FRESH AND SO GOOD. I can't reiterate enough how good their fish is here. The fish has always been our favorite- no surprise there! The chutoro was insane... 10/10. All of the other nigiris were amazing too and would recommend trying all of them! Hama chili is a known cult favorite, for a good reason. The chicken wings were super crispy- love a good dry rub with salt and pepper! The fried milk ice cream if you haven't before- it's definitely different but SO good. I'm obsessed with the wagyu nigiri downstairs at Uchi so I did wish it was on the menu upstairs- but we can't have it all haha! The two dishes we would not get again were the taiyaki and rock shrimp karaage. The taiyaki was great but there are better desserts on their menu, and to our disappointment the shrimp karaage was not good and the only dish so far out of the 30+ dishes we've tried that we would not personally ever eat again. The shrimp were small and the tobajan made the exterior soggy and not crispy. Drink: 4.9/5 - My friends ordered the Hiro Spritz and Subarashi and they both loved their drinks! They have an extensive drink menu- we'd probably try to split a bottle of wine next time. Service: 5/5 - Our server was Amy and she was the best girl's girl- she knew we were there to EAT lol. Since we were seated at the fire pit and had smaller tables, it was so helpful that the food runners and bussers came around picked up our plates quickly since we had little room to work with. Amy fired up our dishes at the perfect time, with each dish coming out right on schedule. We never had too many dishes at once or too little dishes. They filled up our waters as we were running low, replaced our small plates with clean ones, and more. Service is top notch here- best of the best in Charlotte! As each dish was dropped off, they explained every ingredient in each dish and how to eat each dish in order to enjoy them to the fullest. Vibe: 4.9/5 - Like I said earlier, if you're more focused on food then definitely go downstairs to Uchi. If you want some drinks or are not super hungry, come upstairs to Uchiba! We were here on a girl's night out wanting to grub on some food and get some drinks and it was perfect for us to yap by the fire. Something to note is that if you get seated at the fire pit, you can still eat but it will be harder since they have small side tables for you and not an actual table. They can put a top over the firepit for a larger table but it sits really low so that would be awkward too. We made it work though- we passed around our dishes! The ambiance, lighting + music was perfect for a rooftop vibe. They played some bangers like john summit and odesza- so you already know it's gonna be a good time. Other: It's a higher end, pricier restaurant but quality is unmatched and totally worth it. They also have happy hour daily from 4-6 and nigiri happy hour from 4-5:30pm which makes it more affordable. Uchiba's apple maps location does take you to the right spot but Uchi does not. They're NOT located at the Edison apartments. It's located in its own brick building across Commonwealth Ave from Harriett's Hamburgers. To get to uchiba, walk up the metal stairs on the side of the building. Parking is in the parking garage by Harriett's. It is paid parking, not sure if Uchi validates or not (we didn't ask). If you want free parking, we recommend street parking in the neighborhood on the other side of the 74 bridge and walking. There's also valet too right outside! (Review #90, inquires to dianadoan03@aol.com) read more

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What a great experience. Was seated in the patio area and the weather was perfect. When we sat, they had turned on the heaters as it was just around 60°...but after a few minutes it was getting warm. The staff immediately noticed and the heaters were turned off. Great attention to how the patrons were feeling. We started with cocktails...the Espresso Martini and XO Of Fashion were both great. We also each had dirty (one gin and one vodka) martinis that were fantastic...mine only came with one olive, but our server immediately brought more. The food was fantastic. We started with the Hamachi tamaki which was great. The wagyu burger was next and was solid and juicy. The okonomiyaki fries were different and welcomed. The next were the chicken dumplings which to me were the star of the meal, simple but so flavorful. And finally we had the chicken wings with a smaltz aioli that was fantastic. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting a semi casual place with solid drinks and food. Give it a try soon! read more

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Uchibā was SO good!! Our wonderful server Gina took us through the whole menu and honestly every single thing was a hit. The vibes are great, the food is even better. We will 100% be back soon! read more

I had a great time here for Mother's Day! Waitstaff was accommodating of various needs amongst myself vegan and non-vegan table mates. It was all tasty and I'm sure I'll be back read more

Uchiba Charlotte - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The food was AMAZING, but the overall dining experience was lacking a bit. I know they're still newer and it takes time for restaurants to find their rhythm, so I want to give some grace there. However, things felt pretty hectic throughout the meal. We weren't greeted by a server until about 10 minutes after being seated, the food took quite a while to come out, and there seemed to be confusion with dishes being brought to our table, a few times we weren't sure if the items were ours or meant for another table. The food itself was great, but the service experience could definitely use some smoothing out. read more

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I was so excited to try this new spot in plaza midwood and it did not disappoint!! Definitely recommend getting a reservation in advance- our table was inside but the host was able to get us sat outside on the roof top which is a fantastic vibe. Our servers were so friendly and helpful. We did have a little mix up with our drinks but they comped us an extra drink for the wait which I appreciated! We got the servers top picks and everything was delicious! I genuinely cannot wait to come back with my girlfriends for a GNO! Adding this to my top favorite spots in Charlotte for girls night, date spot and visitor recommendations! read more

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Cayenne was wonderful!!!!! Thank you for going above and beyond to provide us with the best service! Loved the atmosphere and food was fantastic!! read more

Uchiba Charlotte - The outdoor patio! - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina