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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