Charlotte, NC
For Sushi in Charlotte, the local food press points to Omakase Experience By Primefish, Prime Fish Sushi Charlotte, and O-Ku. Picks from Charlotte Magazine, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Charlotte Magazine. Updated July 2026.
Omakase Experience By Primefish · Cotswold
Chef Robin Anthony's Edomae omakase counter. Charlotte Magazine's sushi guide and 50 Best 2024 and 2025 anchor, named the first Edomae-style experience in North Carolina and a 2026 James Beard Best Chef semifinalist.
Prime Fish Sushi Charlotte · Ballantyne
Chef Robin Anthony's Ballantyne sushi bar. 90% raw menu and Edomae technique. Charlotte Magazine's sushi guide leads with it and the 50 Best 2024 keeps it in the conversation.
O-Ku · South End
South End's sourcing-obsessed sushi house. Charlotte Magazine's sushi guide cites the Indigo Road group for nightly fish flights and the nigiri board.
BAKU · SouthPark
SouthPark Robata-style Japanese. 800-degree charcoal grill alongside a serious sushi bar.
Saku Yakitori & Sushi Bar · Uptown
Uptown yakitori-plus-sushi counter. Charlotte Magazine's sushi guide spotlights it for the skewer program paired with classic nigiri.
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