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!

This place is such a gem, and we're really lucky to have this cozy spot in BMT. From the…read moreaccessibility, to the service, to the food, and the fair pricing--5/5. We love coming here for a substantial meal and although we've had a little bit of everything from the menu, the sushi paired with fried rice is a can't miss! Keep up the great work!

Best sushi on the east coast…read more This is BY FAR the MOST authentic sushi I've had in YEARS. I can tell the fish is local. From the moment I entered, I knew I was eating food made by a true professional. I will be back

Disgusting, cold noodles, chicken cook only on one side, I hate eating out is a waste of moneyread more

This newly opened gem fills a much-needed gap in Mitchell and Yancey counties: an affordable, good…read morequality asian lunch spot, that doubles as a dinner restaurant with Thai and Japanese dishes, including good sushi! I've only been there once, so far, considering they just opened this week. I started with the spicy tuna salad, and it was full of beautiful chunks that I THOUGHT were diced tomatoes at first, the kimchi sauce and accoutrements were very satisfying. Because it was my first time there, I also ordered pad see ew, to try their hot food. The crab Rangoon appetizer was so light, crunchy, and flavorful, I wanted more. The entree was very tasty and satisfying, though the size was a bit modest. But it is an affordable lunch special, right? Wifey tried the California rule, and reported it was perfect, spring roll was excellent, and her panang curry was excellent, I was not offered a nibble! Next time, I will try the seafood sushi...

The food was average but the service was below average. We had a very tired and hungry 20 month…read moreold with us and when I asked if they happen to serve fries the waitress laughed at me in a very rude way and continued to speak rude the rest of the time making us rush in our ordering. The food was brought out randomly with some of our table receiving their plates 20 minutes before others. We also never received 2 of our sushi rolls and had to inquire about it. There was a 20 percent gratuity added to our tickets with only 5 people on our ticket. Expensive food and poor service!

My friends and I were tired and hungry and went to Luna Thai later in the evening. We had no idea…read morewhat to expect. The hostess was very nice, and our server, Fern, was so sweet and polite. The restaurant was very clean. We all agreed that our food was delicious and seasoned nicely. We will definitely go back on our next visit!

The service was great, the food was great and the ambiance was very nice. This is our first time…read morecoming here, we will definitely be back.

Honestly, this was some really good hibachi and sushi! The portions were very generous and the…read morepreparation was really good. This is a hiddengem. Service was absolutely amazing. And the staff were very friendly and helpful even in amending some of our dishes.

Solid road food option when staying at nearby Hyatt or Courtyard. Take out or dine in were good…read moreoptions. Pad Thai was a generous serving but didn't have the Thai balance of salty/sour/spicy/sweet. Tasted more like lo mien. The Spicy fried chicken was lovely with steamed rice and dipping sauce. The side of hibachi chicken was a winner at $5. Juicy, well seasoned chicken thigh cooked on hibachi. We didn't order sushi but would try it as the sushi chef was pretty busy. I can recommend trying one of the many hibachi choices.

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.

So so good and very reasonably priced. Don't let the fact that it's attached to a gas station throw…read moreyou off. Absolutely a hidden gem!

When I arrived at the restaurant, it was very slow, such as nobody else was in the restaurant. It…read morewas 3 o'clockl in the afternoon, which is to be expected. Ordered the miso soup, which was a nice size portion. There was plenty of tofu, and greens in the soup. Had a nice flavor, served warm to almost hot perfect where you could actually eat it and not burn your tongue. 7 out of 10 Beautiful, very lovely sushi, see photo. There was a nice size portion, the taste was delightful. The rice was cooked to perfection. 7 put of 10 Restaurant is very clean. Staff is friendly. 8 out of 10 I personally feel the best time to come into the restaurant is between three and five. It's not as busy. The food is still fresh and delicious. I rate the atmosphere 7. out of 10. The restaurant is right next to the gas station. Don't let that fool you this is a great little hole in the wall to visit, talk with the staff. Yes, there is a language barrier to a degree but they're so friendly and nice to take a minute how are you doing? I took the time to talk with the owner of the restaurant, I personally feel getting to know your local restaurant owners and staff is a good thing. It'll make your dining experience better. Zew, started creating sushi and cooking Japanese food back in 2001, Mr. Sushi opened in 2017, there was not very many sushi restaurants in the Asheville then. There's been many sushi restaurants come and go since then. There are Sushi/ Japanese/Hibachi restaurants in the area, however this one is truly a wonderful restaurant to visit it's quaint and down to earth-place, this is why I highly recommend this restaurant this is restaurant. with great personality. Zew is. Owners he is a delight to talk with, you see the passion in his face when he's talking about his food that he's created the original rolls that he makes. I recommend trying the Rangoon roll. There's no fish in it. It's there's imitation crab. It's a wonderful thing that he is doing here and he has truly traditional Japanese fried noodles. Which is very much a difference between the Chinese way of cooking the noodles. As much as I'd like to give five stars I cannot because I rarely give five stars. I love this place. I would return to this place and I hope that you will come to this place too and enjoy wonderful sushi and a little a hole in the wall from somebody that has compassion for the food he creates.

Definitely not a great restaurant like we hoped for…read more My hubby had a pho soup which smelled disgusting, they said it smells funny because it is intestine, but if it were cleaned properly it would not smell like this... They took it of the bill for us at least. Pad thai was editable but not very tasty, def not thai style. My curry dish was blend not too flavorful. I would not return here, not a great experience. Service was not the greatest either.. I would rather eat at home at this point.

Really awesome find. I've seen many restaurants and cafes come and go from this location, seems…read morelike this place is here to stay. Everything was tasty and the staff were very friendly with us. It might not be a place for the less traveled (attached to a gas station), or snobby Floridian crowd. That being said it's a welcome addition to the area that isn't trying to price gouge the transplants and seasonal tourists like you might find in downtown banner elk.

Rude stuff when I entered the establishment no one welcomed me said hi nothing just sad facesread more

Female employee was very helpful in answering questions about the fish. Very good prices on the…read moreseafood. The crab legs and Cod I bought there were fresh and delicious.

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.