Second visit, first review. This is a solid sushi spot. I've only gotten take out but a friend raves about the AYCE. It's spacious, very clean, and does look like a good spot to come with friends or family. To-go and online ordering is always easy and efficient. Orders are usually ready in 10/15 minutes. I got the crispy chicken appetizer-hot, seasoned, and flavorful. Followed up with the spicy girl roll, minus cucumber. Good size roll, nicely filled with right amount of spice. Great value and portion sizes. I will definitely come back and try some other items. read more

Asahi Sushi - Crispy chicken appetizer. - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This was one of the most disappointing dining experiences I've had. The hostess seemed completely unfamiliar with how the restaurant operated and appeared unsure about even the basic process of seating guests. The rolls had decent flavor, but they were served at room temperature and were not particularly memorable. The one bright spot of our visit was our server, Jennifer. She provided excellent service and was far more attentive and knowledgeable than anyone else we encountered. Unfortunately, before even reaching our table...which was exactly 12 feet from the front door and 3 feet from the host desk..., we were repeatedly pressured to choose the buffet despite clearly stating multiple times that we wanted to order from the à la carte menu. We were asked approximately six separate times by four different employees who were all standing within a few feet of one another. The experience felt uncomfortable, tense, and overly pushy. Overall, the atmosphere felt disorganized and desperate rather than welcoming. Because of the constant pressure and lack of coordination among the staff, we will not be returning and cannot recommend this restaurant. read more

Asahi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I thoroughly enjoy Asahi Sushi's Bento Box B and Shumai Appetizer. It comes with a small crisp salad with a tasty creamy dressing similar to thousand island. I ordered teriyaki shrimp as my protein with fried rice. An entire pint of rice is given so will have more than enough leftovers for another meal. The gyoza, California roll and cubed pineapple is absolutely delicious. I order from here frequently and the food is consistently fresh and tasty. I usually call in and pick up my food which is packed securely and travels well. I highly recommend Asahi Sushi. read more

This place has been here forever and changed names and hands and still the same rude grumpy manager who never greets guests. Their entire way of doing anything is all wrong and no plates are served or anything that you use to eat with. Was told all their soy sauce is "low sodium " after requesting it. Its like little puppets who walk around in this place and the world can do without it. Not a damn thing is consistent or worth it. Go somewhere else. read more

Went back a few weeks ago and the food was still delicious and service was great. The ambiance was low key and had another fantastic meal here read more

Actually had time to get out for lunch today and given how it is getting increasingly difficult to find solid lunch value in the area, decided to venture out a bit and give Steele Creek a shot. Noticed online that Asahi Sushi has AYCE lunch specials, so figured what better way to maximize the ROI so why not, even though this would be my first time giving it a try. Upon entering, I greeted the host and mentioned that I was a first timer, but he didn't even say hello and pointed me to a table without saying a word. Totally understand potential language barrier issues, but not unreasonable to expect the host to offer a basic greeting, but whatever. The interior had a decent layout with plenty of seating and the decor was fine, but the seating area wasn't the cleanest as there were crumbs and such on the seats and under the table, and the table had the "just wiped down with a used dish rag" swirls and touch. Server seemed to be sleepwalking through the motions even though they had just opened. She offered little to no words, even less personality or didn't seem to care if I was there at all. On the plus side, the food came out quickly as they employed a team to ensure promptness, but outside of that, not much to say on the positive front. Unfortunately not much positive about the sushi rolls or the nigiri, as the nigiri rice was subpar and the fish was just kinda there and the wasabi was watery so didn't bother to taste it. The rolls were below the already lowered expectations that I always have when I hit an AYCE place, as you kinda know going in that you are gonna get 3 star level sushi at best, but this wasn't even that, as the fish was flavorless as it didn't even taste mediocre and the rolls were sliced in "kid portions". In summary, the sushi wasn't even yummy nor did it make this "mister" feel like he was in Tokyo (see what I did there). I was determined to pull a positive ROI on this adventure, so I asked for another sheet to see if I could turn a negative into a positive by ordering something else, so I decided to give the chicken/shrimp hibachi and spring rolls a shot, since that would easily put me in solid ROI territory vs the lunch special price of 16.99. The hibachi came out hot and was fine in terms of taste and portion size, so definitely keeps them out of dreaded one star territory. Plus the 16.99 price point for AYCE is a solid value, even if the sushi was well below already low expectations, as they have enough on the menu to get a decent value for your money even if you pass on the sushi like I should have. With that said, the reason for two stars is because the whole point of going to an AYCE sushi place is to get your fill of at least halfway decent sushi at a great value, and in that regard, this was unfortunately a swing and a miss. Guess I will just stick to the beer from now on...sigh... read more

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The food was good here but when we went we had no idea it was an almost buffet type restaurant in that it's an all you can eat deal. You get menus where you select what you want and you can order even more after your first, second rounds etc. For the way we eat (and me specifically) this really isn't a good bang for our buck because there was no way I would be able to eat $24-25 worth of food. What we did order was very good and our server was very pleasant. read more

I stopped by on a Monday night after picking up my friend from the airport. We both were starving so let's try all you can eat sushi and hibachi. Greeted by a host and seated right away. It's seem a little slow for a Monday night. But our orders came out pretty fast. I can't complain there. Overall, all of the sushi and orders came out nice a pretty. It wasn't many that I dislike. I even ordered the steak udon stir fry. Smaller portion which I don't mind at all this time. Nothing fancy to this place. Great casual sitting and quiet on the day we came. Definitely the place to go for sushi on this side of town. read more

Wasn't impressed. Was excited to have a sushi joint in the neighborhood, but the sushi was subpar. One roll I couldn't even eat. Then they charged me extra because I didn't finish it. That's just wrong! read more

Hidden gem. All you can eat lunch is $16! Small menu but all the popular stuff including hibachi! Everything was fresh and very tasteful and clean! read more

Come here multiple nights a month with my boyfriend. Friendly and welcoming staff and delicious food! This is our regular date night spot.

Love the food and Ana is the best server Ever! We are there every weekend because of the food and her service. 10 out of 10!

Came on a whim and got to enjoy the $16 all you can eat deal! Food was amazing and perfect portions! Felicia took care of us and had great recommendations and was absolutely hilarious! we will definitely be returning! read more

Asahi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Last night a friend and I went to Asahi in Steele Creek for dinner. It is an all you can eat sushi buffet. It was better than I expected. Lunch $16, Dinner $25. Soft drinks $3. They give you a paper menu to select all the items you would like to order. I caution you though, everything comes out all at once that you ordered. So if you want soups and appetizers to come out first, order only that then ask for another paper menu. My friend and I each ordered but shared the items we got. They do have a separate menu you can order from, but you cannot order an all you can eat buffet and separate menu item if sitting at the same table. There is also a caution note to ensure that you only order what you can eat, otherwise they will charge you an additional 50 cents to $1 PER PIECE that you do not eat. Since this was our first time, we fumbled along. For appetizers: I got the shrimp tempura, shasumi, and goza. The shrimp tempura was pretty good. It needs a sauce but thankfully I had ordered hibachi that came out at the same time so I used the sauce that came with that. The goza was very good, fried and warm. The shasumi was very small and slightly fried. I think next time I may order miso soup and put it in there. The hibachi was very good. They give you the option to select by circling which proteins you want, veggies or not, rice or not. I got steak and shrimp. I'm used to hibachi coming with lo main, but lo mein was under a separate option. Next time I would get the hibachi and write lo mein next to it. (They should add that option IMO). I also got the seaweed salad (very good) and 2 pieces of shrimp nigiri (good). The first roll, I really liked. It was shrimp tempura with shredded crabmeat (likely fake) wrapped in lettuce. It took 2 bites to eat each piece, the roll was so wide. I put a line thru adding eel sauce and spicy mayo sauce on top. The next roll, I would not recommend : it had softshell crab & spicy salmon. The center of this roll was tough and chewy. We discovered the cause was the softshell crab. I have no idea what they did to make this inedible, but I had to pop out the softshell crab of each piece in order to eat it. Finally, the last thing I ordered created ALOT of confusion, apparently. I ordered the salmon roll and wrote the words "with avocado". The first time they tried to deliver it, they delivered a SPICY SALMON roll with no avocado. If you are not aware, this is salmon that has been pulverized into a mush, mixed with spicy mayo, then smashed into the roll. I very much dislike this type of roll, so I refused it and restated what I had ordered. The next time they brought out the SPICY SALMON roll with avocado this time. I again refused it and restated my order. 3rd time was a charm They finally brought out my salmon roll with whole pieces of salmon and avocado. However, I was out of ginger and wasabi so asked for more. It probably took the waitress 15 minutes to finally bring it because I had to remind her again the next time she stopped by since she forgot. Overall, this place is definitely worth the money you pay. If someone doesn't like sushi, there's still enough options such as soup, salad, hibachi, noodles, chicken skewers, etc. to make them happy. read more

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Amazing food! Great sushi! Will definitely return! We went for a late dinner and everything tasted fresh and delicious.

The sushi is fresh and delicious, and the hibachi is cooked to perfection. If you're looking for a place with great food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere, Asahi Sushi is definitely worth a visit. read more

Mr.Tokyo whoooo??? This place is a 10/10 if you're into housing copious amounts of sushi, apps, and hibachi. The place is super clean and modern. Staff is kind & quick. Make sure to try to try the salmon lovers roll... so good I had to snag a bite before a pic. Oops! read more

Asahi Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Positives: Food was good, nice decor. Negatives: Bad service.... Waited at least 10 mins for someone to take our drink order. Our server did not explain the 2 different food menus. He had no clue what was what. 2 of our people DID NOT EAT because they weren't allowed to order from the "regular menu" since the rest of us ordered from the "all u can eat menu". But he charged them $24 ea. when we got the bill & had some rude response when we told him abt it. Also, we called ahead & the hostess confirmed that the lunchtime price was $17 ea, but it was $24!! On the way out, we told the manager how confusing the menu is & how the server was clueless & he got a little snippy with us. We will not be returning to this place. read more

Food was fresh and tasted great ! Waitress we had was not very good at all but the guy waiter was absolutely amazing!! We did the all you can eat hibachi and it comes with rice and vegetables. read more

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I don't know why I keep giving this place chances. I feel sick every time I eat sushi from here, it always tastes fishy to me. My husband seems fine but he never eats anything uncooked. It's so disappointing. Wishing there were better places closer to Lake Wylie... Service is great though. ...After a couple hours, I'm puking... Never again. read more

Brought my wife and kids here for lunch for the ayce sushi. Service was very good, we never had to wait to place another order. Sushi was very good. It may not be the best in the area, but it definitely satisfied our craving. Not many ayce places around that do this. read more

Lousy service, had to wait a while to even get plates. Food is just okay, i'd rather go elsewhere for ayce sushi. Nice ambiance and interior though. read more

I don't know if I've ever had sushi this aweful. Truly inedible. Stay away at all cost

I think this is an underrated gem! Got a few rolls to go and they're so good, plus lots of wasabi and ginger. Highly recommend this place!

This place has become a frequent spot for me and my family. The food always comes out fresh, the servers are amazing and the over all feel of the place is great. read more

This is a great establishment, especially the AYCE sushi/sashimi. Food is plentiful, tasty and most importantly, fresh. Atmosphere is nice as is the staff. Definitely a restaurant I will be back many times now that I know this gem is near my house. read more

This isn't anything close to what you get at Mr. Tokyo's. The sushi that is served is more like an all you can eat Hibachi grill for 12.00!

This is a hidden gem. The food was fresh and to order. They have an all you can eat option, it's not a buffet. I really enjoyed the Spicy Girl Roll. read more

It was great one call my best places to go get sushi I'm definitely recommend it I had to Philadelphia Supreme Road and Hibachi sorry no pictures needed to quit read more

Decided to try this place and ordered takeout via their online website. Sooo good! I ordered the Kamikaze roll and the crab rangoon. Everything was fresh and delicious. I will be back soon. read more

I ordered the hibachi chicken lunch. Totally flavorless. I didn't realize hibachi chicken could actually taste so bland. Very disappointing. The ginger salad was good, although small. read more

Awesome food, and great service. Everything's very clean and the giant fish tank adds to the ambiance of the whole experience. read more

Asahi Sushi - Great Sushi! - Japanese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Four of us went there and all were very satisfied with our meals. We will return. Loved their sushi.

I visited for lunch for the very first time on Tuesday and was disappointed. The food was very bland and lacked seasoning. I went for lunch and ordered the all you can eat sushi and hibachi. I wasn't able to eat but one portion because I didn't want to pay extra for food I couldn't eat. The price was a good deal. I don't know if I will return for a second meal due to the lack of flavor (hibachi steak). read more

The food was just mediocre and the service was TERRIBLE from Katelyn but Anna was awesome and it was only her 2nd day..... Katelyn definitely needs more training in customer service. read more

I tried this place after Japan 49. And it blew my mind. All the sushi was very delicious and tasty.

Good sushi for all you can eat lunch, quick service and good buffet option! A lot like Mr Tokyo's