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.

Overall a really nice surprise in Hickory NC! It's a combo of burgers & sushi which is unique but…read moreactually works quite well. I got the bento box to try a little of everything and my slider was well cooked and had a ton of flavor and the sushi roll was fresh & balanced. We sat on the patio which was super nice for a pretty day. Service was great and attentive, may be a new favorite in Hickory.

I have had two experiences with Cowa Sake. First of all, I ordered takeout from them through…read moreDoorDash. Everything was neatly packaged and remained warm for the drive to my hotel. I had the dumpling of the week which was DIVINE and I also had a spicy tuna roll which was excellent. Most recently, I stopped in for lunch. I ordered the tuna poke bowl and it was good. I didn't enjoy it as much as the sushi roll and dumpling I tried previously because it didn't have many ingredients and was a little bland. But I will consider this a one off since the other food I've tried from here was so good. The space is trendy and bright. It is a little loud, at least during the lunch hour, but it is a fun vibe. Staff are kind and work hard. This is a great restaurant.

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.

The food was really good, I had a bento box with seaweed salad, Mongolian beef and a sushi roll…read more Our server was very sweet, did a really good job and was just very happy and pleasant. Inside is very nice seating area and they have clean restrooms. I like that it's right in the parking lot of the valley hills mall. They also have outdoor seating but today was too cold to eat outside. They have a lot of offer on the menu and the prices are good. They give you enough food for a couple meals.

Food was great! (Got it as takeout) the ramen was super flavorful! The cilantro really adds a…read morebrightness to the dish.

The quality of the sushi is so good here and they offer all you can eat which makes it so…read moreworthwhile and worth your dollar. Overall loved all the nigiri and sashimi and the dessert was also so good. Very fun atmosphere in the location as well.

Sakura has the very best Japanese food around. It's my go to place, but I ordered earlier today,…read morenot quite Dinner time. My take out was not up to par. The chicken was either overcooked or it was yesterday's chicken. I was disappointed. I hope this was just a 1 time thing

Came here on a weekday with a gang of coworkers. It was nice to see the place pretty packed for a…read moreweekday, most tables were full. No draft beers from what I saw, only bottled beer which is fine. We all got Sapporo which was nice, 22oz tall boys. For food we all got hibachi which was delicious - I was surprised how flavorful and delicious it was. I personally got the steak and chicken and loved it. Like all hibachi you get soup, salad, shrimp, and the hibachi meal you ordered with fried rice. We all left full and happy. The staff was super friendly and we were sat quickly, our orders were taken quickly and the food and drinks came out quick. Only thing that could have been improved was the hibachi tricks! Spinning knives and the egg in the hat are a classic - but no onion volcano !? no sake water gun!? Gotta step up the production value here lol, overall a great spot though.

Move them in, move them out with a rude server to top it off. Bad experience. If you want to spend…read morea ton of money to eat pretty decent food while being underwhelmed with a server who apparently hates her job, this is the place for you. Very disappointing because we have been to other Kobe's in another state and it was a fun event. For an extra $9 you can get a sad quiet couple of employees to pretend they are quickly celebrating your event along with a tiny desert.

Wish they had crab legs, or crabs. Other than that food was good. Hibachi was good. Service was goodread more

Used to be one of our favorite spots, would spend several hundred & here per year with large family…read moreevents, but after learning they "don't accept homeless people" even after there food is being fully paid for, and the people are highly respectful, dressed decently, looking like normal people, were denied service and food unless they wanted to "pay 8.50 a lb for Togo food" knowing that's basically robbery with how much the food weighs. I will never eat here again or any of my several family members from hickory. I will be leaving this review on every page I can find for this so called "restaurant" I can find until an apology is made and standards are changed

I always visit the drive thru which always seems to be relatively quick. Good Food and never had an…read moreissues here. The prices are fair and the food was always good... 3 stars because they stopped serving sushi which we always enjoyed

Good, fast, kind! What more can you ask for?…read more This is a cute little restaurant, but don't let the small exterior deter you! The service has been on point the last 5 times I've been. They are always on top of it, and the food comes out so fast!! Speaking of the food, delicious. I've tried a variety of bowls, soups, and their salad. All have been top tier! This is a great small town Japanese place to go with the family!

They sell my perfect moscato here! I love the atmosphere, the people and the wines! Cute outdoor…read moreand indoor seating if wanted :)

I had a very disappointing experience at this restaurant. My food was not satisfactory, so I…read morepolitely brought it to my server's attention. Instead of trying to help, she responded with, "What do you expect me to do about this?" which was both dismissive and unprofessional. I then asked to speak with a manager. After waiting 30 minutes with no response, I had to ask another server for assistance. I waited an additional 30 minutes, and still no manager came to the table. At that point, I had to go inside myself just to get someone's attention. When the manager finally came out, she offered no real apology and simply said that I wasn't the only customer in the restaurant, which is why it took so long. That response showed a complete lack of concern for customer service. Overall, this was an extremely frustrating experience with poor service from both staff and management. I will not be returning.

This hibachi location was perfect for a quick meal. I've often wondered if it's affiliated with the…read moreTokyo Diner in Morganton, but regardless, the experience here was excellent. The huge space is tucked away, but the food quality is worth seeking out. My steak was cooked exactly to my preference--a great example of quality meeting quantity. Combined with top-notch customer service and delicious sushi, this was a fantastic experience.

Food was good rice under cooked tho like the onions were raw the waitress was saying not so nice…read morethings about our table was using google translate the whole time.