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    Red Sake

    4.2 (216 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    RED SAKE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Tondra H.

    Red Sake surpassed my expectations. After ages of saying "one day," we finally visited one Saturday afternoon. From the moment we arrived, the service was outstanding. It was pretty quiet and dark inside. We ordered appetizers, a dinner plate, and several sushi rolls. My 13-year-old nephew recommended the Robinson roll, which I ordered with some hesitation. But now it's the main reason I'll be coming back. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Highly recommended.

    Ballantyne roll, Crunchy roll, Nigiri Flight
    JT M.

    Good mid tier sushi joint. We went on a Thursday night. Wasn't too busy. Crunchy and Ballantyne roll were great. Edamame and miso soup were good. The Nigiri flight had 3-4 good pieces of traditional Nigiri, yellowtail, salmon, etc. There were two pieces of sushi we hadn't heard of that we didn't like. Service was good. Overall I liked this place and will come back.

    teriyaki chicken
    jessica s.

    This place is sort of hidden as I have lived in this area for a long time and have never been until now! There is more than just sushi as I got the teriyaki chicken and my boyfriend got 2 rolls of sushi. The chicken was great and came out very fresh. Prices are a bit high but that's everywhere these days. Loved the entrees and will be back.

    Mongolian Beef |Instagram @restaurant_aholic
    Lauren K.

    The Luke Lobster Roll is my favorite roll in Charlotte... yes, I said it. Lobster meat, spicy tuna, topped w/ avocado, eel sauce, crunchy sweet potato, tobiko. I had to get the Salmon Lover roll because I'm a salmon lover... It's the perfect simple but delicious roll. Salmon, avocado, topped w/more salmon, jalapeño and spicy mayo. I ordered the Mongolian Beef for my main. Tender stir-fried beef, onion, carrot, and scallions in the BEST spicy sweet brown sauce. There was no Beef vs Scallops here, they were both delicious. If you're looking for a dish lighter on the sauce, this is for you! I am requiring that every piece of cheesecake I have from now on is Tempura fried...

    Crunchy roll and spicy yellowtail roll
    Christy C.

    Red sake popped up as an option for Postmates delivery. I had never heard of it but was excited to try it after reading the incredible reviews. We ordered the Singapore noodles, crunchy roll, spicy yellowtail roll and a house salad. Everything was packaged with care and was absolutely phenomenal. I was shocked at how delicious the crunchy roll was bc it had shrimp tempura in it. I thought it might not travel as well for delivery. We did get the sauce on the side for the rolls which makes it perfect for dipping! The salad portion was huge and you can easily split it. The noodles were delicious and we had leftovers there as well. We will definitely be back! Yummy!

    Ballantyne roll (right).
    Aimee T.

    I love sushi! I love all kinds of sushi. When we moved to the Carolinas I knew that finding a decent sushi place was an absolute must. Well, I think we have found our new regular. This place really delivers when it comes to fresher tasting sushi. I know, I lived in SoCal where sushi and fresh fish are abounding, but let me just say that the sushi I got here really delivers! I went here twice before I even reviewed it because I wanted to be sure, but it's official, this place has great sushi! I had the Phoenix Roll and a Spicy Tuna Roll. Red Sake is consistently busy, which is always a good sign, and the wait has never been more than 5 minutes even on a busy Friday night. I'll be back again for sure.

    Jayme B.

    My friend and I came here for a late dinner on Thursday. We were greeted and seated promptly. Our waiter was very nice and he refilled our water without asking consistently. The reason for my 3 star rating is that a lot of the sushi options had shrimp tempura and/or cream cheese in them. Also, I specifically asked for no sesame seeds on my rolls (and watched the waiter write it down) and there were sesame seeds on my rolls. I don't know, the sushi wasn't bad here, it just wasn't my favorite. My friend also felt the same way.

    Stuffed jalapeños and Mr Crab Roll
    Melissa G.

    First time and we went for date night. The food and service were superb. The lychee martini was everything I hoped it would be . ;)

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    10 out of 10 food and service. Saturday lunch special. Sushi bar elite. Favorite spot for a lunch date with the hubby.

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    The food is always incredible I can't get enough of this place along with the mind staff

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    Server was amazing! Chicken and steak were horrible quality. Will not be back. Too expensive

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    prices are not fair considering the mediocre food they give. Would not recommend. God bless tho

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    Always cozy with excellent food and great service ginger dressing is homemade and yummy

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    Our new favorite Asian restaurant ! very good food ! modern chill atmosphere! Great service !

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    Consistently good food. Sushi is very fresh. Other dishes are very tasty. Prices are a little high, but portions are good.

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