Omg. We are visitors with a party of. Of6. We got a reservation for 6 1 hour in advance. But the…read moresashimi and meals were delicious!

Sushi and apps were amazing! Great pricing for sushi and super tasty. Salmon and tuna melted in…read moreyour mouth. Service was amazing as well. Server was attentive and food came out quickly. The place was super cute as well. Definitely a hidden gem. Will 100% be back soon!

First time coming here and it didn't disappoint! Very yummy sushi and entrees!…read moreThe staff was very nice and helpful! Would definitely recommend coming here!

On my extended work trip in Hickory, I stopped into Ku-Ru. The parking lot is very tight but…read morefortunately I was able to find a spot. The restaurant is small but has a variety of seating options. I was seated at a booth and soon placed my order. I opted to try their hot sake. It was tasty and came in a really cute carafe. I ordered the sashimi sampler and a spicy tuna roll. Everything was very delicious. The sampler came with either a soup or a salad. I did NOT like the salad. It was just lettuce and I didn't finish it. Otherwise, the meal was on point and the prices were fair. Service was fantastic. I will say they didn't provide a dish for soy sauce and that was odd so I ended up just trying to put it on my plate which wasn't ideal. But other than that and the salad, this was a great sushi experience. It also appears as though they have a drive thru and that's pretty cool!

Sushi and steak hibachi was amazing! My husband raved over the steak. The sushi was fresh and…read moredelicious. Service was great!!

Sake Sushi is our number 1 "go to"! We were in Charlotte…read moreonce and when some folks found out we were from Black Mountain, the first thing they said was how great the sushi was at Sake Sushi! We agree and the staff is great too! Comfortable atmosphere! Reasonable prices, too! Highly recommend it!

We just happened up on this place... we were exhausted and didn't want to leave the hotel,…read moreCourtyard, and there was Wasabi right down the road... didn't know if the h would deliver of not, so, my wife said I'll get it... We ordered, she picked it up, and it was absolutely delicious... We'll be back in Bristol next month and WE WILL GO THERE.

It's really good. Good food but need more options with the veggies. I love zucchini but not the…read moreonions or brow

We took a shot here with no reservations on. Saturday evening. I would generally recommend…read morereservations here, but thankfully we were able to be seated straight away without so much as a wait! There is a beautiful bar area, and though we decided to sit at a high top adjacent to the bar, I'd choose to sit at the bar if possible next time to watch the bartender or the chefs. Our server was excellent. She struck the perfect balance between providing excellent attention without overwhelming us. She quickly took our drink orders, while we spent a bit more time looking over the menu. We got two cocktails to start along with the edamame. The blackberry mojito was good, but the Ichigo Fizz was exceptional! I'll defin try more of their sake cocktails next time! For dinner, we ordered three rolls to share. We enjoyed a mix of types of rolls, and while we each had our personal preferences, we found them all to be well prepared, with fresh ingredients and careful presentation. Overall, an excellent meal in a well-appointed establishment!

My favorite restaurant in Boone! Such high quality sushi. Service is usually great but I do…read morerecommend a reservation. Such a cute date night vibe or girls night!

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.

Food was fabulous and our waitress Willow was helpful, kind, and a beautiful soul!!! Thanks for a…read moregreat dinner!!

I recommend calling ahead because the hours posted on yelp did not apply due to the Holiday season…read more We were excited to see it open on a Tuesday. The place was packed but we got seated very quickly. The staff was super attentive and our food came out immediately! We started with gyoza (pork filled and steamed), delicious! And our party of three got ramen, coconut soup and the soba noodle stir fry! The food was great and steaming hot! Everyone was pleased with their choices and the portions were more than plentiful. We all had leftovers. The place is very cozy and they definitely maximized on space for seating! We really enjoyed our visit and would go again!

Great experience here. Seated immediately and staff were very friendly. Service was exceptional…read morethroughout the meal. Always there when we needed anything and checked frequently. Glass never got less than halfway before another was laid down. I think I drank a full gallon of sweet tea before I knew it. Food was perfect. Two of us had the Madness Bento boxes and one Classic Bento. All tasty and reasonably priced. Sliders, sushi, gyoza on the bentos all great. Fries crispy and seasoned well. Salad was fresh. Burger was big and full of flavor. Will definitely be back.

Had a nice dinner here recently while in town…read more Greeted as we were walking in, and we opted for seating outdoors in the covered area. It was a nice night and inside was considerably louder. Our server was kind and friendly and went out of her way to make our evening enjoyable. A creative and fun menu is here, we tried a variety of things the night of our visit. Sushi, burgers and a bar. We started with the Dumplings appetizer along with some garlic herb Edamame and it was very good, we asked for eight shrimp and they were glad to adjust for us. Crispy and a nice crunch. It was a nice beginning. The soybeans were fresh and hot with a nice flavor also a good start. Next some Toro and Hamachi Sashimi, both were fresh and flavorful. Along with a California roll, it was true to type, nicely rolled and good flavor. Next I had the Sweet Heart Roll, an impressive presentation and work of art. Simply delicious and so flavorful. This was an excelleny choice. Then the Madness Fries, a pile of seasoned fries with a mound of shredded carb on top. This is simply insane, it was such a delicious bowl and the combination of salty fries with sweet crab. A winner. My partner had the Vegan, a beyond burger patty on a Millet Chai bun the way she wanted it and said it was very good too. We tried several different items and each was very good to better. All in all an excellent meal 4.5 Stars rounded up for the creative menu, presentation and kind service 01172