These are the 50 best sushi spots in the Charlotte area. Vote now for your favorite.
When sushi cravings strike, Charlotte has got something to fit the bill. You can find sushi buffets stocked with California rolls and spicy tuna maki, high-end rooftop restaurant experiences with sashimi flown in fresh from Japan, and everything in between.
We asked you to tell us your favorite sushi restaurants so we could share the love, and the responses poured in.
Now it’s time to put those responses to a vote to determine the best of the best. Here are the details:
Round One will determine the Top 30. It is currently live and will be until noon on May 30.
Round Two will determine the Top 16. It will be live from about noon May 30 until noon June 2.
Round Three will determine the Top 8. It will be live from about noon June 2 until noon June 7.
Round Four will determine the Top 4. It will be live from about noon June 7 until noon June 12.
Round 5 will determine the Top 2. It will be live from about noon June 12 until noon June 15.
Round 6 will determine the winner. It will be live from about noon June 15 until noon June 20.
*Note: This is not a scientific poll or survey. If you have more than one favorite, you are welcome to refresh the poll and submit a second vote.
Here are your nominees for CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice Best Sushi:
Akahana Asian Bistro
Location: 1308 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205
Location: Baxter Town Center, 940 Market St #122, Fort Mill, SC 29708
Bahn Thai
Location: Toringdon Circle Shopping Center, 12206 Copper Way #122, Charlotte, NC 28277
BAKU
Location: 4515 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Blacow
Location: 1515 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Blue Orchid
Location: Shops at Whitehall Commons, 8170 S Tryon St G, Charlotte, NC 28273
CO
Location: Park Road Shopping Center, 4201 Park Rd D, Charlotte, NC 28209
Location: Waverly, 7416 Waverly Walk Ave suite h-4, Charlotte, NC 28277
Coral Sushi
Location: 9525 Birkdale Crossing Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
Location: 4310 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Deejai Thai
Location: 613 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207
eeZ Fusion and Sushi
Location: Birkdale Village, 16925 Birkdale Commons Pkwy F, Huntersville, NC 28078
Ginbu 401
Location: 401 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207
Hasaki Grill & Sushi
Location: Ally Center, 440 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Hestia Rooftop
Location: Ballantyne Village, 14819 Ballantyne Village Way Charlotte, NC 28277
Ichiban Buffet Sushi & Hibachi
Location: 7201 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28227
Jade Asian Fusion and Sushi Bar
Location: Ballantyne Village, 14815 Ballantyne Village Way, Charlotte, NC 28277
Japan 49
Location: 10920 Winds Crossing Dr, Charlotte, NC 28273
JIA Asian Fusion & Sushi Bar
Location: 3418 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056
K.O. Sushi
Location: 230 S. Tryon Condominiums, 230 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Koishi
Location: 120 N Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Konnichiwa
Location: 1315 East Blvd #130, Charlotte, NC 28203
Location: West Town Market, 1771 Pleasant Rd, Fort Mill, SC 29708
Lee Cafe
Location: Regent Town Center, 1046 Regent Pkwy, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Magic Sushi
Location: 517 University Center Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262
MAI Japanese Restaurant
Location: 2215 Ayrsley Town Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273
Masa Sushi
Location: 12806 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28273
Miku
Location: 8129 Ardrey Kell Rd STE 105, Charlotte, NC 28277
Mizu
Location: Hyatt Centric Charlotte Southpark, 3100 Apex Dr 9th Floor, Charlotte, NC 28211
Mr. Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
Location: McMullen Creek Market, 8334 Pineville-Matthews Rd #109, Charlotte, NC 28226
Location: Prosperity Village, 10012 Benfield rd STE 300, Charlotte NC 28269
Location: 10412 E Independence Blvd STE 410, Matthews NC 28105
Location: 2239 W Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe NC 28110
Musashi
Location: 10110 Johnston Road, Charlotte 28210
New Zealand Cafe
Location: Sardis Crossing, 1717 Sardis Rd N #6-A, Charlotte, NC 28270
Nikko Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Location: Arlington Condos, 325 Arlington Ave #108, Charlotte, NC 28203
O-Ku
Location: Atherton Mill, 2000 South Blvd, Suite 510, Charlotte, NC 28203
Osaka Japanese Cuisine
Location: Hoods Crossroads, 3531 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
Pisces Sushi
Location: Metropolitan, 1100E Metropolitan Ave Suite 120, Charlotte, NC 28204
Prime Fish
Location: 11212 Providence Rd W B, Charlotte, NC 28277
Red Ginger Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi
Location: Three Wells Fargo Center, 401 S Tryon St #130, Charlotte, NC 28202
Red Sake
Location: Village at Robinson Farm, 8410 Rea Rd Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28277
Rockin’ Rolls Sushi
Location: 1523 Elizabeth Ave #130, Charlotte, NC 28204
Ru San’s
Location: Park Square, 2440 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28203
Sabi Asian Bistro
Location: One Harbour Place, 130 Harbour Pl Dr, Davidson, NC 28036
Saku Yakitori & Sushi Bar
Location: 123 E 5th St Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28202
Somi Sushi
Location: Plantation Market, 3104 Weddington Rd #100, Matthews, NC 28105
Sushi 101
Location: Promenade on Providence, 5355 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy #500, Charlotte, NC 28277
Sushi at the Lake Too
Location: Winslow Bay Commons, 690-F Bluefield Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117
Sushiya Japan Ramen & Sushi Bar
Location: The Arboretum, 8200 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
Umami Sushi & Grill
Location: Depot Shopping Center, 200 E Matthews St, Matthews, NC 28105
YAMA Waverly
Location: Waverly, 11641 Waverly Center Dr k2, Charlotte, NC 28277
Yamazaru Sushi & Sake
Location: 2173 Hawkins St A, Charlotte, NC 28203
YUME Ramen & Sushi Bar
Location: 1508 S Mint St Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28203
YUNTA
Location: 2201 South Blvd Ste 130, Charlotte, NC 28203
Zukku Sushi
Location: Optimist Hall, 1115 N Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28206
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