Fantastic food. The Zara Soba was as I remembered it in Japan. The Katsu Jyu was very good as well…read more It came with miso, salad, seaweed salad, and pickled cucumbers. Not a fan of the dressing on the salad. Service was prompt and friendly. They have seating at the bar, booths, tables, and a Japanese style table where you sit on cushions on the raised floor. Definitely want to try the other dishes.

My husband and I are big fans of their Bento Boxes...so we returned for more. As always there was a…read moreline, but this is one of very few places in town that's worth the wait. We both had the Chicken Bento Boxes again...and we loved it. I've had Bento Boxes in dozens of Japanese restaurants, but this place offers such a perfect combination of items (everything we love!)...Tempura, Kaarage Chicken, Shumai, Seaweed Salad, Sushi Rolls, etc.etc. Plus, this bento box includes the salad and soup! Frankly, I wanna try other items on the menu, but I'm so addicted to this Bento Box, I just can't seem to tear away from it. My husband feels the same! Also tried their hot Sake...but think I prefer the cold version. BTW, I noticed some renovations. They now have darker Cherry Wood (?) flooring and cabinetry (behind the sushi station, that is). However, they still have some original light wood chairs and tables. Also, they separated some of the tables (Yay!)...so not as many "communal" tables like before. Anyway, think this is a good sign that this place plans to stay awhile longer!

I love me some Mr. Tokyo! The best thing about this restaurant is the consistency. Every single…read moretime I eat here, the food tastes exactly the same--and I mean that in the best way possible. You always know what you're going to get, and they never disappoint. And let's talk about the fried rice... hands down, it's the best fried rice in Charlotte. If you're looking for a spot that's consistently good with flavors you can count on, Mr. Tokyo is definitely worth a visit.

(7/2/26) The sushi was good. I had a combination of nigiri and hand rolls. My server was,…read moreunfortunately, forgettable. It turned out she was in training. She seemed to be going through the motions without any enthusiasm. Her trainer, Vale, was super attentive. I wish I could have tipped more, but the trainee kept me at 20%. The restaurant filled up quickly with people escaping the brutal heat outside. It was pretty quiet even though the restaurant filled up quickly.

We had such an incredible experience here. By far the best sushi we have ever had. Everything from…read morethe service to the quality of the food was outstanding and exceeded every expectation. Being from California, we did not think our sushi standards could be topped, but this place completely proved us wrong. Some of our favorites were the salmon belly, the red snapper sampler, the yellowtail, and the slam on hand rolls. Everything was incredibly fresh and beautifully prepared. We also loved that they had Echigo beer, which is not easy to find and was a great addition to the meal. One thing that really stood out was how well balanced everything was. Nothing felt overwhelming or heavy, and every dish felt thoughtfully put together. Honestly, you cannot go wrong with any of the rolls here. I could not recommend this place more. An amazing experience from start to finish.

I want to preface this review by saying that I am a sushi connoisseur. I've eaten sushi all over…read morethe world so I know good sushi. I had high expectations when I walked in with my husband. It had a Michelin 2025 sticker on the front door so I thought it would be amazing. I want to say that the service was excellent. Very attentive servers, very professional, very friendly. The service was 5-stars for sure. Next, the food. We started with the miso soup and ginger salad. Miso soup was bland and the ginger dressing on the salad was super bland. We ordered the crispy spicy tuna and the steamed shumai next. The crispy spicy tuna was weird. The first taste bud stimuli was fishy and the last thing you tasted was McDonald's hashbrowns. Also, the chopsticks were very cheap and when you picked up the piece it basically fell apart. The presentation for the steamed shumai was horrible. It was served in a bowl with the chili garlic sauce in a tiny bowl on the side. The pieces were wayyy too big to pick up with the chopsticks and for the mouth. But if you managed to get the thing in your mouth, it was super hot and basically burned your mouth. Like there was no option to take a bite it was either shove the whole thing in your mouth or not eat it at all. The rolls we ordered were the Mr Crabby, which was the only good thing we ordered. The Naruto, which had too many layers of cucumber wrapped around it and the pieces were mini. The villain, a $25 roll with caviar on top, but the caviar was so sparse, it could barely be seen with the naked eye. Rainbow roll was ok but again, the pieces were tiny. Every roll was flavorless and the price point was stupid. $122 plus tip for a bland lunch was retarded. Super disappointed.

Overall, this place was pretty good. I liked that they offered yellowtail as a protein option,…read morewhich isn't something you see at every poke spot. The price felt reasonable, but I did think the bowl was a little smaller than expected and wasn't quite as filling as other poke bowls I've had. That said, the quality was good, and I enjoyed what I ordered. I'd definitely be willing to come back and I'll order one of the sushi burritos next time.

Good Poke can be hard to come by, but I enjoy this restaurant. The inside is small, so we usually…read moretake ours to go. They have a nice variety of proteins, veggies, and premium add-ons. We typically build bowls. The ingredients are always fresh. The avocado has always been green. You really can't go wrong. I will say, compared to some other Poke places, here you do have to pay for a few add-ons that others include with a bowl purchase, but at least they are offering the options at a pretty reasonable price. The service is always good and pretty fast.

What a delicious find! We stopped at Bahn Thai with a group of friends while traveling for work,…read moreand one of the best parts about going with a group is getting to try a little bit of everyone's dish. I can honestly say there wasn't a single thing I tried that I didn't love! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. But can we talk about the mango sticky rice?! This was my FIRST time ever trying it, and apparently I've been missing out my entire life! Sweet, creamy, and just the perfect ending to an already amazing meal. It officially has a new fan! If you've never tried mango sticky rice, order it. And if you're visiting the area like we were, definitely make Ben Thai one of your stops. Sometimes the best meals are the places you stumble upon while traveling--and this was absolutely one of them. So worth it!

It's been a long time since I was at this place, so I picked it for our date night…read more.. Unfortunately, their A/C was not working, so it wasn't that pleasant. The place itself was a mess too. I tried their Pud Kuang Gaeng...which was very much like the Red Curry. Well, it was absolutely delish!! Now, I remembered why I used to like this place. Really, the only reason it's been so long since I revisited is due to its distant location. My husband tried the milder curry dish, but I forgot the name. BTW, for the appetizer, we shared the "Lucky Bag". DEE-Lish, but horribly presented. The experience was a mixed bag...mostly due to the A/C issue, but the service was good, and their foods tasted as great as ever.

Was telling my friend that I am craving sushi. So he suggested this spot. They offer AYCE sushi,…read morebut we decided to do take out. And it was a popular spot, the place was packed on a weeknight. So it took a little longer to get our order but we didn't mind as long as the food is good..and it was! The fish was fresh and they had a good variety of rolls. We ordered: House Salad Avocado Salad Sushi Entree (10 pieces of chef's choice nigiri with tuna roll) Shrimp Nigiris Eel Nigiris Eel Avocado Roll Yellowtail Scallions Roll Spicy Salmon Roll Salmon Roll Sexy Roll Didn't realized we ordered so much until afterwards..All the rolls, nigiris and salads were good. I think next time we might as well opted for the AYCE deal to check out more items.

The all you can eat experience was disappointing. It took about 20 minutes just to receive our…read morefirst round, even though the restaurant wasn't busy. When the food finally arrived, the calamari and shumai were cold, my sushi the avocado was moldy and we had to repeatedly remind the waitress when we wanted refills. The food itself was mediocre and definitely not what I expected for the price.

As much as I love their foods, can't believe that it's been over a year since I've been here?!?…read more I noticed right away that there's been some more renovations. The booths are now Orange, giving the place a brighter look. The fake Cherry Blossom Tree still stands though. Well, I couldn't stop myself from reordering my fave dish in all of Charlotte...the Spicy Fish Filet in Flaming Pan! I probably said this before...but not only delish, this is possibly the biggest steal in Charlotte. This entree comes with generous chunks of fried fish, with at least 6-7 veggie varieties...including the exotic Lotus...and all for just $19.99!! In any American restaurant, this type of entree (plenty of fish and veggie varieties?!?) would easily be priced over $40. I need to try other items on their extensive menu, but I am so hopelessly hooked on this entree!

I came here a few years ago for my first Yelp event so when I saw they were doing a special on…read moretheir mapo tofu I knew I needed to come back. Just as good as last time I was here. The food was great. I wish I could eat mapo tofu every day. We also got the diced chicken with peppers. It's addictive. I love this place and I need to go more often.

We celebrated our latest anniversary with a date night here...and what a great choice!…read more Luckily, they accommodated my request for a seat by the rail outside on their rooftop patio...and we had an amazing view of Charlotte!! In a way, I was surprised how the view was so good. I really didn't think you could see much of Charlotte from this South Charlotte location, and I was dead wrong! BTW, inside of the restaurant was quite nice too. Not only was the view amazing, they provided an entertaining DJ music scene as the night went on. A bit loud and over-the-top, but it was definitely festive. The place was also an ideal place for that perfect Instagram shot...with plenty of photo-op set-ups and flattering lighting, and of course, the view of the city! Of course I loved their menu as Japanese foods are always a favorite for me. We ordered several apps to share, like the Waygu Bao Buns, Truffle Macaroni and Spicy Edamame...then 2 sushi rolls, Kizuna for my husband and Tokimeki for myself...then we ended with their fancy Creme Brulee. We enjoyed everything...but I especially loved their Bao Buns and the Truffle Macaroni. While the sushi rolls were good, I felt that it could have been a bit more flavorful. The service was also on point. Our server, Beurkens, did a fantastic job...as we never had to wait for anything too long. He was also super-polished and friendly at the same time. Truly, this place was so much better than I would have anticipated. The restaurant was so fabulous and fun...with the vibe, service and foods to match. Looking forward to returning soon!

TLDR: Nice ambience, but service could use some significant improvement, especially when…read moreimplementing mandatory 20% gratuity on all checks. Overall, this place hypes itself up like their designer (check the guest guidelines on their website), but it's really just a Temu knockoff with a nice view. Visiting from out of town, my husband and I came in around 9pm on a Friday evening for some late night bites and cocktails for our date night. I have an unwavering affliction for cute rooftop spots and the menu looked phenomenal, so it seemed like the perfect spot for an elevated night out. We were warmly greeted upon entering by the hostess who recommended the rooftop patio, which was being handled by their amazing server Sebastian, so we took her up on the rec. We found a cozy spot with a great view and waited... After waiting for some time, Brook finally came by our table, took a card to preauthorize, and asked if we wanted menus. My husband and I both ordered the samurai smoked old fashioned. Brook did give us a heads up that it contained sake and would be a variation of a traditional old fashioned, which we appreciated. It was ok.. a light version of the original, but probably not something we would order again. As we were waiting for our food, Sebastian stopped by, said he was splitting the area with Brook, and told us that if we needed anything at all, to not hesitate to ask. For food, we ordered a Renge roll, seared scallops (2 pc), Wagyu carpaccio (3pc) and 6 chilled oysters. Everything was good, but nothing really stood out and sounded much better on paper than it actually tasted. Again, it was good, but considering the price and the way the restaurant hypes itself up, I was expecting to be blown away. Unfortunately, it was very underwhelming. The oysters were probably the best, but their flavor was inconsistent, almost like someone just threw on the accompaniments without making sure they were even placed. The carpaccio was cut way thicker than what you would expect, and just made the dish seem heavy and like the flavors were competing with each other. The scallops were cooked well, but lacked any significant flavor. Towards the end of the meal, we ordered another round of drinks, an espresso martini and traditional old fashioned. By the time we finished, Brook came and asked if we were interested in dessert. I was on the fence, so she said she would just bring the dessert menu anyways, and I also asked for the cocktail menu again. We planned on ordering one final round of drinks, but Brook never came back after she dropped off the menus. By this time, it was around 10:30. The place was far from crowded.. there were numerous staff members hanging out on the patio and gathered at the end of the bar chatting, so it's not like she was as busy attending other tables. After about 20 minutes, we just decided to try and get our check. Since Brook never ever came back, we flagged down Sebastian and asked for it. Unfortunately, he proceeded to have about a 15 min convo with the two ladies at the table behind us before we decided to go inside and see if we could track down our check. There wasn't anyone at the host stand and the restaurant inside was a ghost town, except for the bar, so we asked the bartender for it. As we were waiting, we saw Brook at the other end of the bar chatting with another employee. Once she saw us, she went back out to the table and proceeded to start clearing it off, like it was no big deal that she ignored us for the last 45 min and never brought our check. I mean, they preauthorize the card in beginning and then charge 20% gratuity, so what's the point? At the end of the day, we spent just under $250 for two people to have 4 drinks and 4 apps, which is pricey, but not something I would complain about if the service wasn't laughable.

This food spot inside Alley 51 (Pineville, NC) is an easy 10/10!…read more Amazing food that is as fresh as it could get! Very nice working staff & not too long of a wait for our orders. I will definitely return to Yume x Sizzling.

Great food and menu! I love the sushi in here as well! I will definitely come back! The cooking is…read moreamazing

I saw this in the area where I received a facial, so I thought I would try it out. I'm a ramen…read morelover and wanted some. I was greeted and there was not a wait, so I looked at the menu and everything looked amazing. I tried the plum sake and it was really good. The waiter suggested Japanese Crispy Chicken, which was amazing. For the entree, I order the Katsu Curry Ramen. It was amazing!! Not spicy, but so full of flavor. Everything was filling, that I had to take it home for later! I can say that this restaurant is definitely a 10/10!!!

One of the best ramen dishes in Charlotte! It's tucked in a shopping center but go find it! They…read moregive you so much food and the flavors are everything! It's a cute spot too, small but flows well with seating. Our server was kind and didn't have an issue. We will be back!