Blue Orchid Sushi & Asian Bistro
Laid-back destination specializing in sushi & Asian-fusion cuisine in functional surrounds.
Every spot we track for ramen and sushi in Charlotte, ranked by rating and review volume. Search by name, or switch to the map.
22 restaurants on this page
22 restaurants
Laid-back destination specializing in sushi & Asian-fusion cuisine in functional surrounds.
DŌZO Japanese American Kitchen, in Charlotte, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 156 reviews.
Zaiwa Sushi, in Charlotte, is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 17 reviews.
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Classic & unconventional Japanese cuisine in a casual blond-wood setting with a sushi bar.
Tora Sushi & Bar, in Charlotte, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 376 reviews.
Park Sushi, in Charlotte, is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 69 reviews.
Tora Izakaya, in Charlotte, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 244 reviews.
Sushi Naru Pho, in Charlotte, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 126 reviews.
Intimate, upscale bar/eatery with select sushi rolls, ramen bowls & other artisanal Japanese dishes.
Stylish restaurant offering a Japanese menu of noodles, ramen & sushi plus cocktails, sake & beer.
Sushi Queen Sushi and Grill, in Charlotte, is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1,206 reviews.
Sushi rolls, sashimi & a small selection of cooked Japanese dishes in a casual setting with a patio.
Down-to-earth Japanese place in a shopping center for unique sushi rolls, teppanyaki & bento boxes.
Mr Tokyo Japanese Restaurant, in Charlotte, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 2,897 reviews.
Traditional Japanese setting with a sushi bar & cooked dishes prepared on in-table hibachi grills.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ, in Charlotte, is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 975 reviews.
Traditional Japanese setting with a sushi bar & cooked dishes prepared on in-table hibachi grills.
Creative rolls, hibachi entrees & other Japanese fare, plus beer, wine & sake in a relaxed setting.
Japanese restaurant offering all-you-can-eat sushi & hibachi fare in a relaxed, contemporary space.
Modest restaurant preparing chicken, steak & seafood hibachi entrees, as well as noodle dishes.
Ichiban Sushi & Hibachi, in Charlotte, is next up, rated 3.9 out of 5 from 3,212 reviews.
Standard & unconventional Japanese dishes served in a sleek, modern setting with a clubby vibe.
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When I am after ramen and sushi in Charlotte, the list above is where I start. It is already filtered toward ramen and sushi, so it is easy to compare ratings, hours, and photos and pick the bowl you actually want — or switch to the map and tap "Use my location" to sort the same list by distance.
When you want both ramen and sushi in one sitting, full-service Japanese restaurants and izakaya are the move — they serve hot bowls alongside fresh sushi and sashimi. This map is filtered to the spots near you most likely to do both.
My approach is simple: I favor shops that specialize rather than do a little of everything, and I trust a strong rating that holds up across plenty of reviews over a perfect score from just a few. In Charlotte, I open a couple of listings, skim the most recent reviews and the photos, and go with the bowl that looks carefully made. The map keeps everything sorted by distance, so you are never trading quality for a long drive.
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The map above shows Charlotte, NC Japanese restaurants and izakaya likely to serve both ramen and sushi. Enter your ZIP or click "Use my location" to sort by distance from your current location.
Yes — full-service Japanese restaurants and izakaya commonly serve both ramen and sushi, plus sashimi and small plates. Dedicated ramen shops and sushi bars usually specialize in one.
Start with a few pieces of nigiri or a roll while the kitchen fires your ramen, then eat the bowl while it is hot. It is the best way to sample the kitchen’s range.
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