Sushi · ranked by David Garfinkle

Charlotte's best sushi and Japanese spots

Where I go for sushi, hand rolls and Japanese fusion around Charlotte, with one drive up to Mooresville. These are not ranked yet, so vote for your favorite and suggest what I am missing.

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    Yume

    Charlotte · Map · went Oct 10, 2026

    Order: The big platter, and do not sleep on the drinks

    The most insane platter. Very good quality all over.

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    eeZ Fusion & Sushi

    Charlotte · Map · went Oct 19, 2026

    Order: The chef's bites

    Some of the best bites we have had to date.

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    Uchiba

    South End · Map · went Aug 27, 2026

    Order: The dancing fries, then the nigiri

    One of my favorite experiences yet. Dancing fries is a new one and it is here to stay.

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    Hamachi Sushi

    Charlotte · Map · went Aug 24, 2026

    Order: The specialty rolls

    Some crazy and unique rolls. Has a case for coolest sushi spot in CLT.

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    Sharigato

    Charlotte · Map · went Aug 6, 2026

    Order: The hand rolls, made by Shari

    Some incredible bites. No one gets to make my hand rolls anymore unless it is Shari.

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    Tora

    Charlotte · Map · went Aug 11, 2026

    Order: The sushi, then the Indonesian dishes

    From sushi to authentic Indonesian food, everything was right on the money.

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    KA Japanese Kitchen

    Mooresville · Map · went Aug 8, 2026

    Order: The fusion bites

    Some insane Japanese fusion bites. How about Mooresville.

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    Kamada

    Huntersville · Map · went Jun 26, 2026

    Order: The sushi

    Wow, that was fun.

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    Dozo

    Charlotte · Map · went Jun 23, 2026

    Order: The lunch menu for now

    A unique Japanese and American experience. I will be back to try the dinner menu.

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    Home Sushi

    Charlotte · Map · went Jul 5, 2026

    Order: A roll, ask for less cream cheese

    Overall not bad. A little less cream cheese and I would certainly be back.

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