Baku

Name: Baku
Address: 4515 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28211
Telephone: (704) 817-7173
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1790)

$50 and over

Japanese

4515 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211

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2 people

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Good for business meals

BAKU is a Japanese Robata-style restaurant that showcases outstanding Sushi and innovative Robata and Yakatori cuisine. Casual everyday dining downstairs with a upscale lounge upstairs. We specialize in creating an unique and memorable experience for every occasion.

For parties of 8 or more guests, we do require a $50 Non-Refundable Deposit to confirm reservations. This deposit is applied to the bill at time of reservation. Please call the restaurant for more details about confirming your party of 8+ guests. All parties of 8+ guests will need to call the restaurant directly to make reservations.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Yakitori, Sushi
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Phone number
(704) 817-7173
Website
http://www.baku-restaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Our Private Dining Room offers the chance for you and your guests to relax and enjoy our Izakaya inspired menu. For our guests, we provide our Omakase (Chef's Tasting) menu. This space allows us to accommodate up to 24 guests comfortably. We look forward to booking your next event at Baku.
Private party contact
kyle cameron: (704) 817-7173

Location
4515 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Neighborhood
SouthPark
Parking details
Valet parking available
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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Gokujo Tuna
blue fin tuna, shichimi pepper, cucumber, yuzu
Forbidden
black rice, white asparagus, shiso, yuzu mayo and micro celery
Mushroom
black rice, shiitake and enoki duo
Yellowtail*
cucumber, serrano pepper and avocado
Soft Shell Crab
chili sauce and tobiko
Avocado
shishito mayo, yamagobo and wasabi pea dust

Rice & Vegetables

Steamed Rice
Sweet Potato
honey and cinnamon
Baby Artichokes
white truffle wafu dressing
Asparagus
sweet soy and sesame seeds
Baby Bella Mushrooms
garlic soy
Local Sweet Corn
shiso butter
Wild Mushroom Kamamashi Pot

Robata Meats

Spicy Filet of Beef*
black pepper sesame sauce
Jiodori Chicken Breast
mugi miso and soy glaze
Wagyu Ribeye Tomahawk*
mustard shiso miso, wagyu sauce with fresh truffles and chanterelles, and fresh wasabi
Baby Back Ribs
star anise, cinnamon, sweet chili glaze and cashews
Tea Brined Duck Breast*
Lamb Chops*
korean chili and garlic

Robata Seafood*

Alaskan King Crab
lemon shiso butter
Giant Madagascar Prawn
sweet chili, garlic and yuzu
Wild King Salmon
sweet teriyaki glaze
Black Cod
miso glaze and onion cress salad

Robata Skewers

Tofu
mugi miso, honey and ginger
Chicken Liver with Shishito Pepper
Diver Scallop*
black plum vin cotto and yuzu mayo
Chicken and Baby Leek Yakatori
Beef Tenderloin & Asparagus*
Sake Glazed Chicke Wings
lime and sancho salt flake
Kurobuta Pork Belly
gochujang-miso glaze and kimchi

Salads

Baku Salad
cabbage, leaf lettuce, candied pecans, chives and umebosi dressing
Roasted Beet
totsoi, green apple, honey and ground sesame
Seared Blue Fin Tuna
daikon, spring onion and apple mustard dressing
Tomato and Roasted Eggplant
cucumber, daikon and nishi dressing

Sashimi/Nigiri & Small Plates*

Omakese Platter
chef's selection of nigiri and sashimi
Sashimi
chef's selection of three or five
Blue Fin Toro Nigiri
foie gras ponzu
Yellowtail Sashimi
pickled smoky onion, garlic chips and truffle oil ponzu
Butterfish
shiso pesto, yuzu and white asparagus
Chirashi
assorted fresh sashimi, white asparagus, avocado and sweet chili soy
Salmon Belly
applewood smoke, maple glaze and yuzu tobiko
Wagyu Beef Tataki
pickled daikon and white truffle essence

Small Bites

Crispy Calamari
ginger, garlic, green chili and lime
Coal Roasted Shishito Peppers
shaved bonito, sesame chili soy
Local Quail
plum wine and black rice
Red Miso Soup
smoked tofu and wild mushroom
White Miso Soup
spicy scallop and baby leek
Kurobuta Pork
sweet onion dumplings
Rock Shrimp Tempura
sambal mayo and wasabi pea dust
Steamed Soy Beans
with sea salt

Tempura

Assorted Fresh Vegetables
tentsuyu dipping sauce
Day Boat Grouper Bites
pickled onion, micro cress and green tea salt
Tiger Prawns
yuzu shichimi dressing, tentsuyu

What 1,790 people are saying

Baku reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Baku offers "amazing food and service," with standout sushi and nigiri that's "among the best in Charlotte." While some find it "pricey," the "fresh and perfectly prepared" dishes make it worthwhile. The ambiance is relaxed, though the interior could use a refresh. Ideal for special occasions or date nights.

1,790 Reviews

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Nick
Charlotte1 review
3.0
Dined on July 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was a little too warm in the upstairs section.
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Mattie
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been here a few times now and the food is always amazing. We had their Japanese Oysters special this time and they were the best I've ever had. Also tried the Sea Bas nigiri which turned out to be a new favorite.
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Jan VIP
Charlotte11 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service! Ambiance is ok albeit a bit dark (feeling sort of icky sticky). Was treated to a birthday dinner and went back 6 days later it was so good!
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Kathryn VIP
Charlotte1 review
3.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Overall, our experience at Baku was okay. The edamame, sushi rolls, nigiri and duck were excellent. Drinks and wine were good. The reason for the poor score is the service was not great. Our server was very nice but obviously new and not attentive. We had to ask for utensils, and plates. We didn't get water until after we finished our appetizer. The low value score was for the Lobster, which at $85/MP was extremely disappointing. The tail was small with little meat, which was dry and overcooked. The atmosphere was also scored poorly as my shoes stuck to the floor as I walked through the restaurant. The table was not wiped down and the temp was quite warm in the room.
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Neal
Asheville / Western North Carolina34 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some of the best sushi in Charlotte. Not inexpensive but well worth it.
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Jim
Charlotte1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best sushi, sashimi and nigiri anywhere. Gotta try the Tuna Tasting…melts in your mouth.
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Beth VIP
Charlotte39 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Baku is just incredibly overpriced. The food and drinks are fine, but certainly not worth $30 for a roll or $22 for a cocktail. Our server was good, although we waited a very long time for the manager to handle a gift card when paying. Also, they seemed to be moving furniture upstairs for a while, which was annoying. This was my first time back in a few years, and now I remember why I stayed away.
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Shubhra
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent cocktails and exotic Japanese delicacies!
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Jon VIP
Phoenix / Arizona117 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Although we only eat here once a year when we visit Charlotte, this has become a must stop. The food is excellent, among the best sushi we have had anywhere. I highly recommend you rely on the servers recommendations (true of all sushi restaurants) as they know what is most fresh and what the chef is recommending that particular night. We had a chef platter for two and an appetizer and all was outstanding. We highly recommend. A note on only 4 stars for service - on previous visits, it was 5 star; on this visit our server spent a little too much time socializing with other staff members and missing cues that attention was desired.
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Scott
Charlotte2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and service. Pricey but worth it for an amazing meal!
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FAQs

Baku is rated 4.7 stars by 1790 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

4515 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211

Additional information

Neighborhood
SouthPark
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Yakitori, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking available
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.baku-restaurant.com/
Phone number
(704) 817-7173
Private party facilities
Our Private Dining Room offers the chance for you and your guests to relax and enjoy our Izakaya inspired menu. For our guests, we provide our Omakase (Chef's Tasting) menu. This space allows us to accommodate up to 24 guests comfortably. We look forward to booking your next event at Baku.
Private party contact
kyle cameron: (704) 817-7173

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Baku

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Maki Rolls

Gokujo Tuna

Forbidden

Mushroom

Yellowtail*

Soft Shell Crab

Avocado

Rice & Vegetables

Steamed Rice

Sweet Potato

Baby Artichokes

Asparagus

Baby Bella Mushrooms

Local Sweet Corn

Wild Mushroom Kamamashi Pot

Robata Meats

Spicy Filet of Beef*

Jiodori Chicken Breast

Wagyu Ribeye Tomahawk*

Baby Back Ribs

Tea Brined Duck Breast*

Lamb Chops*

Robata Seafood*

Alaskan King Crab

Giant Madagascar Prawn

Wild King Salmon

Black Cod

Robata Skewers

Tofu

Chicken Liver with Shishito Pepper

Diver Scallop*

Chicken and Baby Leek Yakatori

Beef Tenderloin & Asparagus*

Sake Glazed Chicke Wings

Kurobuta Pork Belly

Salads

Baku Salad

Roasted Beet

Seared Blue Fin Tuna

Tomato and Roasted Eggplant

Sashimi/Nigiri & Small Plates*

Omakese Platter

Sashimi

Blue Fin Toro Nigiri

Yellowtail Sashimi

Butterfish

Chirashi

Salmon Belly

Wagyu Beef Tataki

Small Bites

Crispy Calamari

Coal Roasted Shishito Peppers

Local Quail

Red Miso Soup

White Miso Soup

Kurobuta Pork

Rock Shrimp Tempura

Steamed Soy Beans

Tempura

Assorted Fresh Vegetables

Day Boat Grouper Bites

Tiger Prawns

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