Based on 204 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
123 E 5th St Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: (980) 999-5000
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Hours
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–11 PM |
| Saturday | 12–3 PM, 5–11 PM |
| Sunday | 5–10 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 5–10 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Candice Bún
We visited Saku back in Sept ‘22 and had an amazing experience so we went back last month before heading to a show at the Belk Theatre. The service is top-notch and the food is delicious! Sushi was fresh and the rolls are in innovative without being pretentious. We had apps and rolls and even a surprise sake! The atmosphere is hip and intimate and perfect for a date night. We sat at the sushi bar this time but want to return when the weather warms to sit on the patio. We plan to go back this weekend before another show so we can enjoy food our kids don’t get excited about and maybe try some new items. Don’t miss this Uptown Gem!
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Toccara Luckey
I had spider roll, porkbelly and trumpet mushroom scewer, violet blossom and east meets west to drink. The truffle fries were so good. You will definitely need a reservation for dinner. I recommend sitting upstairs. Ben was nice and helpful with the menu.
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Phong Nguyen
I love this restaurant, it’s one of my go to’sin Uptown. My favorite seat is usually at the bar so I can interact with the chefs. The waiters/waitresses/bartenders are always super helpful and friendly. They have some really tasty sushi rolls, super fresh fish (sushi chef told me ALL of their fish are wild caught, delivered to the restaurant whole & fresh, cut down into filets twice a week, all this preparation so that every sushi item is made fresh to order!) & lots of small hot plate options. Also the craft cocktails are delicious! My favorite are the East Meets West & Yakuza Stinger.
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Michael Kim
Atmosphere is great for dates & even a quick bite to eat. Bar is clean & wide. Staff was accommodating & efficient. Definitely will visit again.
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Melisa Nicole
What a great experience! We surprised a friend for her birthday and we chose the best spot ! The restaurant even allowed us to bring in a mariachi band ! I started off with the pork dumplings and they were out of this world ! The sauce that comes with it pairs wonderfully . I’m a new sushi eater (no raw fish just yet ) and I order the Nirvana Roll it comes with a torched piece of salmon on top and I found it to be extremely delicious and could hardly taste the torched salmon. I also tried the earth and sea which was my favorite ! And also the jade roll ! Overall great service , great vibes !
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Mikala Hopson
I was very disappointed. The “noodles” we got were cold and looked like the spaghetti noodles I make at home. I asked for rice instead and it had absolutely no flavor and looked like the 5-minute rice I make at home. The sushi was mediocre at best. The soup was the only thing I enjoyed. We went during lunch… maybe they serve better food at dinner. But I wouldn’t take my chances and waste the money
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Jhulye Sparrenberger Marti
Nice place to go out with some friends or for a date! Affordable, service is good! Although one of my friends had her drink forgotten (they brought her after she ate her sushi, so she didn’t want anymore) everything else was good!
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Brian Barlow
Good service, super nice waitresses and delicious food that isn’t outrageously priced. The noodles and rice exceeded all expectations. And the place looks awesome, particularly upstairs. Great cocktails too
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Michaela Moehring
Dined at the bar on a Wednesday night around 8:30. Bartender Jeff was very friendly and attentive without being overbearing which would have been done easily seeing as we were the only couple at the upstairs bar. He gave great recommendations on food and drink; cocktails are certainly pricey, but well worth the $$ and definitely competitive for that area of uptown. Food was phenomenal, not a single complaint in fact it exceeded expectations. Yakitori lobster was the perfect start to my meal, 3 small bites but absolutely packed with flavor. Chicken karage was the best I’ve ever had and the street corn (served on the rib) was superb. Our first experience and we’ll definitely be back. Thank you Jeff and the rest of the team for l great service and a great meal.
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Anastasiia S
I was not impressed by this restaurant. The sushi and rolls were okay, but nothing to write home about. The prices were high. The service was slow and indifferent, and the restaurant was noisy and crowded. I don’t think I will return to this restaurant or recommend it to anyone.
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