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Cowa- Sake, Hickory, NC

Cowa- Sake

4.4 (78)
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic
1 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
Reservations are for Cowa-Sake dinning room. We have availability for Walk-ins in our extended dining room, sushi bar, and main bar. Please give us a call for any further assistance.

We are an urban fusion restaurant serving up food inspired by Japanese cuisine, highlighting the highest quality fish and incorporating traditional techniques combined with street food vibes, and busting out our signature Imagine One Hospitality Yeast Rolls for our burgers, sliders, and bento boxes. Our energy is the highest, our vibe is the most fun, our ingredients are the freshest, and our honor is to serve it all up! Utilizing local purveyors and vendors, we are staying true to the Lackeys vision of supporting and enriching our community. We have even tapped into theatrics to really elevate our guest experience! From flaming desserts, to table-side smoked sushi rolls and cocktails, popping flavor bubble martinis, and dry iced cocktails and mocktails, we promise you an evening like no other.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Sushi, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 78 people are saying

Cowa- Sake reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cowa-Sake offers "excellent food and service" in a "lively environment," with a diverse menu featuring sushi and brunch. Diners praise the "fantastic" food, "amazing" ambiance, and "attentive" service from staff like Tatum. Some find it pricey but appreciate the quality and unique menu options like the Wagyu Nigiri.

78 Reviews
  1. patrice

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very Good food. Very Good experience. Fill the blanks.

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  2. John VIP

    Miami338 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A really cool place. Great menu, good execution, fine service. I enjoyed the "play on words" of the name. Recommended

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  3. Pachaa

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Meat were all burnt. Don't matter which ones you get, if you get one with meat, the meat will be all burnt. Don't bother eating.

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  4. Max VIP

    Charlotte6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service in a lively environment. Ridiculous charge to use credit card which is much more convenient than cash for everyone.

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  5. raquel

    Charlotte1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a good time at Cowa Sake. The vibes are immaculate, the food is good, the service is what you want it to be. I do think that it is a bit pricey for what you get though.

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  6. Taylor

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here for my wife and I and we loved it. The service was great, the food and drinks were great. I recommend this place to anyone looking for some good sushi and drinks.

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  7. Gaye

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. Service was great. We ordered a bottle of wine we had never tried before, a Malbec and it is quiet possibly the best Malbec we have ever had (we drink select Malbec weekly). The calamari which we had for appetizer was again the best we have ever had. Fresh not greasy from being fried. We both got the Bento box and we both enjoyed our selections. This was not the first time I was there, but it was a first for my companion. We will definitely be back.

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  8. Robert

    Western NC2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Need to make sure waitstaff knows what the specials are. Fortunately my wife was ok with the dish served verses what she was told it would be. I would not have been ok with it. Waited a bit too long for waiter to bring dish for soy sauce when I got my sushi. Saw waiter standing around talking to others I stead of checking on our food.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Asian based cuisine with plenty of options. Price is on the higher end. Burgers and sushi too. Bento boxes offer a good way to sample several items. The fries are awesome! Casual atmosphere.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most consistent restaurant in Hickory. Always love the vibe and the presentation was especially beautiful last night.

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Cowa- Sake is rated 4.4 stars by 78 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
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1 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Hickory
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Sushi, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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