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    Ginbu 401

    3.6 (273 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Chinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    GINBU 401 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Sashimi Salad
    Skye A.

    We came here before going to a concert in the area. We arrived just before 5. There is a parking lot so that was helpful. It started getting busier the longer we were there. The service was very friendly, and we didn't lack for refills or being checked on. I got the cherry blossom roll, and my husband had the Alaska Roll. He was very pleased, because it wasn't loaded with a ton of rice. My roll was really good as well. He also ordered the sashimi salad and loved it. The presentation was wonderful and everything looked really fresh. We enjoyed our visit and will be back in November when we have another concert to go to.

    Salmon Yellowtail Carpaccio
    Cecillia A.

    First time here and I got here at 8 and it was not busy at all. They do have their own parking lot so parking is not an issue. The service is nice. They are nice and attend to you. The food was decent. Usually when I get salmon carpaccio, the pieces are smaller but these pieces were big. Which big isn't bad but does that mean it's quality fish. Still delicious as far as I can remember. The beef black bean sauce dish was okay. It was good but not good good. Good portion. The ambiance is a small vibe. Like it's not fancy, more of a take out spot. It's pretty small inside. It is on a road that is very busy so turning into their spot might be a while. They do charge a customer fee (2.99) which I've never seen before. It's kinda inconvenient and don't know why that is necessary. It was a last minute option place but I wouldn't go here again.

    Mongolian beef
    Ashley J.

    The service here is always quick and great! The food is priced really well and the quality is great!! I got the orange chicken and dumplings and they're incredible! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I also love how clean the restaurant is[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the vibes are great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Sashimi Salad
    Ally F.

    The Aesthetic: Family-friendly sushi restaurant with lots of booths, no-frills, plain atmosphere. The Price: Slightly cheaper than some of my regular sushi spots in CLT, which was nice. The Value: You get a lot of food here for what you spend, the sashimi salad I ordered was loaded and below market price compared to its competitors. The Parking: They have their own lot, but it looks like it could get packed and full on a weekend night. My Order: I enjoyed the Sashimi Salad with a side of ginger dressing. I did not enjoy the Salmon Dream Roll, the description didn't specify it would be doused in spicy mayo and it was way too mayo-tasting, I could barely taste the roll. The Conclusion: I enjoyed the Sashimi but not enough to make me want to add it to my list of favorite sushi spots in the city. The fish tasted a little cheap, and I didn't like that they loaded their sushi rolls in sauces to mask the fish. I enjoyed my meal for the most part and the waitress was great, but I honestly didn't love it.

    Alexis P.

    My first time ordering from here and got takeout sushi. I am fairly impressed with what I ordered - bogo spicy tuna rolls and the Niu roll. The cost of the sushi was fair, being less expensive than other restaurants. I did not expect the spicy tuna rolls to be big which was nice considering it is a basic roll and at other places they are usually smaller. I would definitely order from here again.

    Dawn S.

    7 years later just adding to my review! Still one of my favorite sushi places! They have the best Thai tea and the salmon, tuna are always fresh, excellent service, fantastic serving size of fish, really good eel as well. Always consistent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice little local restaurant with a relaxed comfy feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Jacqueline T.

    My husband and I came here with a friend and shared: - Firecracker Roll - Spicy Tuna Twist Roll - Cherry Blossom Roll - NIU Roll - Volcano Roll - Crab Wontons I was impressed by the rolls. I listed them above in my order of preference. The only one I didn't enjoy was the Volcano Roll. All of them (except the Volcano Roll) were pretty big too. They have small tables outside that are big enough for two people. We pulled a couple together. I hadn't heard too much about this spot as far as sushi goes, but I'm glad we stopped by.

    401 Maki Roll, Fire Island, Ruby Roll
    Madison W.

    This sushi was so good. I literally can't even explain. Top 3 rolls I've had in Charlotte. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not super busy on a Friday night which was nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Reasonable roll prices ~$14 a roll. Service was fast and friendly. Parking lot is kinda tight but not that bad. Go here!

    401 Spicy Our Version of General Tao's Dinner
    Carol R.

    Solid delivery option. The firecracker roll was pretty good. The smoked salmon wasn't my favorite but was different and worth a try. You can't go wrong with the Sa Cha Beef or 401 Spicy. The latter is like orange chicken and is clearly their specialty.

    Top: Spicy Tuna Twist Right: Salmon Dream Bottom: Rainbow Roll

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    Fresh and great sushi and food. Great quality! Also, followed every special request for my uber eats order

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    Service is fast and food is uniformly good. Make sure to explore more than sushi rolls.

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    Great service and food! Everyone who works here is amazing! It was such a busy night when I was there and they all were working so hard.

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    Service was great, gluten free accommodation was good, salmon and tuna rolls were full of fish and delicious

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