I think I've found my new favorite sushi restaurant in Charlotte. I sat at the sushi bar and got the triple belly cold sashimi appetizer- I could've eaten just that the whole night. I also got the pheonix roll which was fantastic. It was nice and crispy and the microgreens were a great touch. The lychee martini is strong and filled to the brim. The wait staff was super friendly, I was eating alone and they took the time to chat with me. Super amazing and fast service. The restaurant is beautiful and I love the decor. A great date spot for the future, I'll be bringing my husband and roommate here for sure. read more

Red Sake - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I am a huge sushi fan and I was shocked that I never heard of this place until recently. I love how they have other options other than sushi which gives lots of variety. When I first walked in, I was pleased with the decoration choices and how kindly we were greeted. We got the crab rangoons which were just okay. I got the spicy tuna and Ballantyne rolls and they were amazing! The spicy tuna is my favorite kind with the mashed up tuna and the Ballantyne roll was a great size. Would definitely return again to try other options. read more

Red Sake - Spicy Tuna and Ballantyne Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Had lunch here with friends. Dark atmosphere, but comfortable seating. Nice lunch menu, and larger regular menu, Interesting choices. My dining mate had the rolls and ginger salad, I had tofu with mixed veges. Lunch specials came with a spring roll and choice of rice. We enjoyed all. read more

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Honestly absolute everything was amazing. We over ordered because we ordered too much sushi initially. Escolar is phenomenal and their sashimi cuts were also good sized. As well as the ability to customize a roll?! Absolutely sold. Ev turning was beyond expected including our server Jessica! Such great conversation and kindness even outside of how helpful she was about the menu and recommendations!! Love love lovvveeeeee. Will be back soon! read more

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First of all, we were greeted very cheerfully and seated immediately. The menu is tremendous. We started with a salad with ginger dressing and it was very tasty. My wife had the spicy tuna roll while I enjoyed several pieces of sashimi. I finished with a Ballantyne roll. All of her food was outstanding in the service was refreshingly friendly. This will definitely become our go to sushi and other Asian dishes. read more

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. read more

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This was my first time dining at Red Sake and was a great experience from start to finish! My husband and I both enjoyed the sushi ( Ballantyne Roll) and it was outstanding! Friendly and efficient service and beautiful atmos read more

Red Sake - Ballantyne Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I have order food from here on several Accounts. Take out is ooook- but in person Sushie is much better. It isn't as fresh with take out probabaly bc it sits too long. (I used uber eats) Eat in house and you won't be sad! read more

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. read more

Red Sake - Ballantyne roll, Crunchy roll, Nigiri Flight - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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. read more

Red Sake - teriyaki chicken - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The food is terrific, very fresh and well prepared and delicious The staff is very professional and caring Great service and always greet us with a smile. We go every week. The ambiance is friendly and cozy. read more

service was fine, and the people were friendly. that was pretty much the best part. the tuna inside their sushi rolls has the consistency of cat food. the stuff on top looks good, but it's probably because they're making squishy slop out of everything else. i know this is relatively common, but it's something i actively avoid. i wish i'd known before going. the drinks are all bottled, which i guess is okay since their water tasted awful. TLDR; the people are nice but the food is way overpriced for the quality. 2.5 read more

I had a meeting down the road which is why I gave it a try - all around great! Professional, Clean, Great Food and worth multiple visits in the future! read more

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

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... read more

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calamari was like supermarket microwave calamari. sushi wasn't anything worth returning for. sesame shrimp was eh not that great wouldn't come back read more

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

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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Red Sake - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We recently stopped in for lunch and what a wonderful experience! They have a wide variety on their menu and have a great lunch menu as well. We had the Seafood Treasure with fried rice which also comes with a delicious spring roll and a Poke Bowl! The poke bowl had just the right amount of kick in the sauce for me. It was fantastic. We definitely recommend trying it out! Can't wait to be back in town to go back! read more

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

I just had one of the most pleasurable dining experiences and it happened here. To be fair we came on a Monday early and it was not busy, but Andy and Yisa were so accommodating, pleasant, friendly, and the food was very good. The Sushi, Edamame, and Pot Stickers were all very fresh and just so good. Then you top it off with the friendliness of Andy & Yisa, it just made it that much nicer. The wife and I have decided this is our new Sushi Spot. If I had to come up with opportunities for improvement, I would suggest change the soap in the restrooms I washed and the fragrance is so strong that I could smell it as I was eating the Edamame. The other Item is the Pot Stickers had water inside of them, not that I ever remember that when I have had them before, even with that that were very very good. They have a great ambiance and what a great little plaza to be located in with plenty of parking. They Do not have Reservations, so do not expect them or base your Review on that fact, be fair about what the review is supposed to be about, Good Food, Service and Friendly People. Check them out if you even have to drive for 20mins, to be honest what in Charlotte in not 20mins...lol read more

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

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

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We came here on a Sunday. Their COVID protocols are great. They are doing temp checks and are socially distancing their booths. This place is amazing! We came on a Sunday around lunch and while it was busy we were sat right away. Great atmosphere and decor all around and bottle with a super friendly staff makes this a no brainer. The rolls were amazing. Great design and flavor and even for lunch it's satisfying. For an appetizer we started with a seaweed salad and edamame which were both good and came out super fast. The California roll does not come with cream cheese so don't forget to add this if you're fond of CC. We tried the Firecracker roll which had crab spicy Mayo and it's topped with flaming hot Cheetos!! Out of this world. We will definitely be back! Everything was really yummy. It's located in a small plaza with plenty of parking so don't miss out! read more

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My friend told me about this place since it's near where she lives so we came here on Sunday. It's been a while since I ventured down to South Charlotte and I can't believe I've been missing out! It is located in the Village at Robinson Farm off of Rea Rd. They do have their own parking lot so it was easy to park and the restaurant itself is spacious inside. The staff wore masks and tables ensured social distance. They have a pretty extensive menu and offer $10 sushi special rolls everyday except for Fri, Sat, and holidays. I ended up trying these items: Gyoza - Tasty! Larger in size than other places where I've had them. Red Sake Roll - The salmon on top was so tender and soft.. Naruto Roll - It is wrapped with cucumber slices and was so refreshing. I can't wait to come back and try out their other sushi and menu items! read more

After moving to Charlotte a year and a half ago my husband and I went on the search for a good quality and consistent sushi restaurant. This is it!!!! I highly reviewed this restaurant when we tried it for the first time but we continue to go to Red Sake several times a month (at one point we were going once a week and had to tone it down!) We absolutely love the Mr. Crab roll, the Salmon Lover roll, the Kamikaze roll, the spicy edamame, and the crab Rangoons. The service is always quick and kind and we rarely have to wait for a table. It is the perfect mix of classy and casual. The atmosphere is welcoming with a modern Japanese flare. There is always plenty of parking. They offer indoor and outdoor seating with the option to sit at the sushi bar. When we get home from work and both say.... "Sushi!?" We come here lol. read more

Red Sale is our favorite place For sushi in South Charlotte. The quality is fresh. Our favorite dish is the crunchy tuna tacos. read more

Noticed this rather large Asian Fusion restaurant several months ago, and I noticed stellar ratings...so I finally decided to check it out. Initially, I was put off by the Hostess, who wore the mask BELOW her chin (In fact, I noticed that she took the mask off altogether while seating another group of diners)... In fact, I almost thought about walking right back out. However, I noticed that their waiter was wearing a mask, so reluctantly chose to stay. Again, this restaurant is very spacious...set in a lofty building. Unfortunately, they didn't make the most of the space in that their decor was somewhat dull. In fact, I felt that they cut corners with cheap booths and tables, for starters. They really could have made this place look cool, but it's really just a casual joint...nothing more. Given the Covid situation, there was only 1 waiter working, and again, he was wearing a mask...and guess that was the most important thing. Service was a bit weird in that initially he wouldn't even bring me the menu, but wanted me to log online (running short on menu). Anyway, I struggled in finding my way around the online menu, so the waiter brought me the paper menu, and it made a huge difference (included lunch specials, for one)! Then, the water came in a bottle, not in a glass. Again, guess it was a safety thing, but somewhat took away from the dining experience. BTW, I even had to ask for utensils. I ordered Seaweed Salad, with 2 Specialty Rolls, "Red Sake" and "Kamikaze", both very reasonably priced at just $10 each on their lunch menu. Best part of this meal was the Seaweed Salad...it was so plentiful! The presentation of the 2 Specialty Rolls were pretty good (nice sushi plate), but frankly, the sushi didn't taste as good as I had hoped. Tasted somewhat stiff...possibly not as fresh as they could have been?? Shocking to say, but I actually didn't even finish eating all the sushi. Overall, I was disappointed. This place had super-high ratings, so I expected superb sushi or something exceptional. Honestly, everything was justly mediocre. Then, of course, the Hostess and her rude, risky behavior with her mask (minus a star for that alone!) Just not impressed whatsoever...and not sure if it's worth revisiting. read more

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Delicious sushi. Had a wonderful time at this restaurant. Highly recommend it. We had a various sushi, the edamame and it was tasty. Service was good. read more

Service and food, over and above expectation. Adored my pink lady with only whole tuna (no spicy) and miso and edamame. Waiter was such a leader - flattering and friendly and lovely. Lychee martini rounds it out!! Try it! read more

Red Sake - Pink lady Without spicy tuna and only whole tuna :) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This is a nice restaurant in a small shooing area. There is plenty of shared parking. The windows are black tint so you can't look inside. The sushi and egg drop soup was great. The lychee martini was strong and tasty and the sake martini was pretty good. The waitress was nice and checked on us often. The prices are a bit higher and the restrooms could use some regular care. Hope you enjoy. read more

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This was an amazing experience. The location isn't what we expected but the food was better than we could've imagined. Even on a busy week night the service was fast and very friendly. Thanks jade :) This was the best sushi we've ever eaten. Highly recommend the salmon belly, blue fin tacos, lotus & truffle roll, chow fun & salmon skin roll. I don't know how this was under our sushi restaurant radar for a long time. We will be back! read more

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This is the second time we had bad experience. Server was terrible. The spring rolls served were undercooked as in frozen inside. We had ordered sushi rolls. We discussed with them which one is good and ordered that one but they never served it saying we never ordered. It was too late to reorder. Few months ago we went the server was pretty bad that time as well. Don't remember the food quality. Overall food was pretty average. Sushi is one thing I liked and they didn't serve it. Ambiance is alright. read more

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

The best Asian food spot in the Ballantyne area. I order from here once a week and dine-in once or twice a month. Amazing fried rice and great sushi. The waitstaff is nice but they have an awkward bar. Can't really consider it a bar that you can sit at and order drinks. The sushi bar is comfortable and there are TVs all around. Would I go back there? . I love this place. read more

One of my favorite restaurants! My kids love the chicken friend rice, my husband loves the chicken pad tai, and I love the crispy California roll! The appetizers are also great! read more

This sushi meets the quality I enjoyed while visiting Japan. I had the Red Sake Póke Bowl... I think it was named something close to that. DELICIOUS! Fresh! My husband had the filet mignon bowl... it looked amazing! Fresh veggies in both dishes! Great server, as well! We called ahead for the booth that sits 5, could have added chairs or squeezed in to fit 8. read more

Red Sake - Red Sake Poke Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We were not disappointed with Red Sake. We decided to give this a try today. Their sushi were deliciously made reminding me of traditional sushi in Japan. The fishes were of good quality. We love the bluefin tartare served with delicately fried lotus as chips. We tried variety of rolls and they were all spot on. My favorite is the Amakusa sushi roll. Another family favorites are the Yamagata and Spicy yellowtail. If you are not keen on sushi, thru have great Mongolian beef and Singapore noodles. The ambiance is nice. Service was great. Ample parking daring sunday dinner time. read more

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