This was the perfect place for my husband and I to eat a quick dinner at after work. It's cozy, the…read morebooths are clean, the staff are kind and quick. The presentation on the food is consistent and extremely appetizing. Food comes out hot and usually on their red and black designer bowls and plates. If your table orders several sushi rolls they have these decorative platters (some shaped like a wooden boat and some shaped like an ornate disc) that are almost too beautiful to eat. I say "almost" because there is no way anyone could leave a single grain of rice unattended at our table! It's definitely a breath of fresh air from how overcrowded other restaurants in the area can feel. My husband had their sirloin bento and I had the tofu hibachi bowl. The rice was cooked perfectly and we loved how thinly sliced the vegetables were. We will definitely be back!

Konnichiwa is an excellent, reliable spot for takeout. Ordering over the phone is incredibly…read moreefficient--even when they are clearly busy, my food is consistently ready in under 10 minutes. The staff is great and adds an authentic touch to the atmosphere with the unique headbands they wear The food hits the mark every time. The Crunchy Roll is great, and the heavy crunch layered on top makes it stand out. I also ordered the Atomic Roll, which was perfectly executed. Overall, Konnichiwa offers great food at decent prices, making it a top-tier option for a quick pickup.

We love to go to Jias and get hibachi. It is great and consistent. Good service too. They can get…read morebusy sometimes though.

Still blows my mind that the best sushi is in Gastonia but it truly cannot be beat. Their rolls are…read moreso creative and delicious. They also have an assortment of other Asian foods if sushi isn't your thing!

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.

I had the best time here kinda late at night last Saturday. We got there at about 10:24pm and were…read morereally just happy they were open. The host greeted us and was super nice, she did mention the kitchen closes at 10:50 but that we were more than welcome to come inside just that we should order soon. I really appreciated that!! Our server was nice and attentive and I made sure to order quickly. I was starving anyway so this was all perfect, honestly lol. I tried the sora roll which is: spicy yellowtail and cucumber, topped with yellowtail and avocado, crispy shallots, masago, spring onions, and yuzu miso reduction. THIS WAS FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! I probably could've eaten two. I will 100% be back very soon to have this again lol. I also tried their brussel sprouts and really loved those too! They were cooked and flavored perfectly. I also really love the ambiance of this place. It was perfectly dime lit and it just looks soooooooo nice inside. The decor, the bar, everything was super nice. This is a great date night spot for sure!!!!

It's in a hip neighborhood with quite a few new construction apartments, one rt across the street…read morecalled Ellos. And, the light rail is a walkable distance. The only access problem was the parking as the parking lane is very narrow. I don't know if there's additional parking for Yama but I drive a truck so I had to back out of the parking entrance. Just drove around the corner onto a Main Street, not South Blvd, n viola there was street parking on the side, no signs for time limits. All good. It was for a late lunch with visiting friends. Atmosphere for this meetup made us stay later than we should have bc I think we stayed til around 4:30pm? Lunch service finished maybe around 2:30-2:45? Felt badly for the person at the reception but he said it was no problem. I hv bn to Yama in Waverly a couple of times n now Yama Loso. Both serve a modern twist to Asian dishes. I love traditional Japanese meals but I also enjoy twists in recipes once in a while. Spicy edamame for starters. Looked great but I can't eat spice at the moment so I can't rate it tho my friends did eat it all up. Ate the sushi rice bowl but w/o the spicy aioli sauce n asked for something else which was on the sweet side. Comforting meal, not overwhelming, just right. Edamame, cucumbers, yellow pickled daikon, tuna, salmon, avocado. A simple lunch was all I needed. Then, the hamachi neck part came grilled, not on the menu but if they hv it they'll serve it tender n juicy. Only reason I left a star out was bc of the parking. Other than that, I'd probably go there again if I'm on that side of Charlotte but for me Waverly is closest.

Our go to Sushi place! The jalapeno bombs are my husbands favorite! Food comes out fast and quality…read moreis there. Love the sushi rolls. The staff is always fast! It is pretty back most evenings and seating is limited but worth the wait!

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!

Placed order over the phone. Ordered Hibachi Shrimp and Hibachi Chicken which is described with…read morefried or steamed rice, sweet carrots, mushrooms and clear soup. Order was wrong and all they did was apologize. We received Shrimp Teriyaki instead of Hibachi and received Veggie Teriyaki instead of Chicken Hibachi. They informed me Hibachi Shrimp comes with broccoli instead of mushrooms. The sauce was more like Teriyaki not Hibachi! Spring Rolls were hard and tough. Disappointed.

Fast and friendly service and very good quality sushi. Our orders varied from habachi chicken to…read moremultiple specialty rolls. Also had some edamame, spring rolls, fried rice, and the green tea. It's a small little sushi place but the chef certainly knows what he's doing. We've been several times and never had a bad meal.

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!

One restaurant that my wife absolutely adores. Great quality food, but I wouldn't recommend taking…read moreit to go. The food is best enjoyed at the restaurant. Prices are reasonable, and there are plenty of options to choose from. The service can be inconsistent at times, depending on how busy they are.

I went around 4pm. Definitely not what i expected. This place was clean, bathrooms were dirty, food…read morewas just ok. Nothing to brag about. Definitely will not be back. 23$ not worth it! Do better!

Pictured is the Hibachi Chicken & Steak with ginger sauce…read more This was a poor experience overall. My meal came with chicken, and my wife and two kids also got chicken, and it was overcooked for all of us. My father used to have a saying for chicken that was overcooked and dry. He'd call it "milk chicken" because you'd have to take a drink of milk to help you swallow the dry chicken. The chicken from Kochi is definitely milk chicken. The ginger sauce is fantastic. Great flavor and texture. The steak is also overcooked, and requires some hardy teeth and a good drink to get down your throat. The carrots are canned and they're sweet. I don't mind canned carrots, but it's a let down here because it's an odd contrast due to the meat being so hard to eat, but the carrots are mushy. My mouth was like, "What the... Is going on in here!?!" Lastly, the rice. It's fried rice, apparently. Well, it's supposed to be. Though it's also slightly sweet and - get this - has an odd fishiness flavor and smell to it. Ultimately, we paid a bit of money tonight to kochi and now my wife is making something else for dinner, and my two kids are making PB&J's. Me? I sat with a gallon of milk and choked down the meat. So I'm all set. We don't find the need to experiment with an order in the future. This first-time order was all the experience we needed.

Never expected a ramen spot in this little town. What a great surprise! The ramen is excellent and…read morethe staff is very friendly. Looking forward to trying the sushi and more ramen bowls

Way below average sushi. Miso had not flavor, salad came with a mayo base dressing, not ginger as…read moreits supposed to. Ordered a Chirasha with sashimi. Fish was average but sushi rice was terrible. Had to send back the roll I ordered as it was old and chewey spicy salmon. Maybe the ramen is good, but save your money on the sushi.