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Kudoku, Charlotte, NC

Kudoku

4.3
4.3
172 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian
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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Comfort Food, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (704) 503-9539
  • Website
    http://www.thewarmack.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Nobuaki Ishikawa
  • Location
    1226 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204-2569
  • Neighborhood
    Plaza Midwood
  • Cross street
    Central and Lamar Avenue
  • Parking details
    Limited Parking with Paid parking across the street
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 172 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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    Hot spot

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    Hot spot

172 Reviews

  1. GailOB

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time and we enjoyed it - food and service. I know it's a small place, but a few more wine options would be great.

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  2. Aquadoc

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the music played at a decent level to hear it and have a conversation!!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another amazing experience at The Warmack!! My mom loves it and Chef Nobu. We always go on her birthday and we are treated so well!! Highly recommend the Yellow Tail Jalapeno starter!! Even tho Chef Nobu wasn’t there, we met the owner and the other chef this time and it was an overall great experience with amazing food, service, and attention to detail!! We will always come back and support you!! Can’t wait to see what’s next!!

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  4. AshleyC

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Would recommend! Had a calming ambience. Perfect for a date night!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Jazz group performing was awesome! Chef came out to confirm our order & in advance ensure it was cooked just the way we wanted. Food was perfect & generous quantity. Everything tasty & perfect. The Pear Cobbler was fab! Will def return!

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  6. PatriciaM

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was fresh and delicious. My favorites were bao buns pork belly, shrimp shumai and Brussell sprouts. We’re coming back!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Food quality does not match the price. Very disappointed

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for the jazz trio on Sunday evening. They were absolutely phenomenal. However, the food here was less than stellar. And for us to have spent $100 on appetizers and drinks, I most certainly wouldn’t return for anything but the live music. Very unseasoned, poorly cooked and indecently priced.

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  9. hopeh

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I will definitely go back. Definitely recommend. The food was good 9 out of 10. Drinks 10 out of 10.

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  10. Emily

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Long wait for service and drinks didn't align with expectations. I won't be back.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I went for our anniversary. We chose The Warmack because we liked the it was a more intimate atmosphere with live music. We enjoyed it. Will visit again. Plus, they had choices that accommodated our vegan lifestyle.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good dinner experience. Food was as expected, fried rice was very good. Drinks were particularly sweet

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  13. BaileyT

    Charlotte

    191 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    191 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Wonderful sushi and Asian small plates. There was no one else in the restaurant while we were there which was a little odd but we sat at the bar and enjoyed our dinner nonetheless!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was really good, the environment is perfect the people are lovely and the chef is super attentive with people … he didn’t have the plate that I wanted and he made it himself for me , that was lovely like he literally got out of the kitchen to ask me how I wanted the plate.I highly recommend this place plus the inside it’s super beautiful and chick ❤️❤️

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  15. SolerFamily

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at the restaurant and it was a perfect romantic place. The server Mimi was excellent, she explained and recommended some great dishes. Definitely going back.

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  16. AmandaB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food and ambiance is pretty good. The service was absolutely horrible from the server to the bartender. I wish it was even slightly better because the food was amazing.

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  17. Neisha

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service and ambience are good. However, the food was just okay.

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  18. OccasionalDiner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, just was not impressed for the cost. The drinks were pretty good but what came out did not match the description in the menu for two of them. The sushi was just poor, the California roll equivalent they had tasted very fishy.

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  19. CasseyM

    Charlotte

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the terminator sushi roll, loved it. Also the duck bao buns is a new fave.

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  20. Nathan

    Charlotte

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was good. The food was great as well. The bao buns were fantastic along with the sushi

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  21. Andee

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The vibes, sushi, and service were outstanding here! Highly recommend the Terminator roll…absolutely delicious. There was a live musician, which played a little too loud over the speakers - and we sat outside so that we could have conversation. Food came out quickly and our waitress was so nice! We also had the Yakisoba noodles…not our favorite compared to other places, but we did enjoy the Surf n’Turf roll instead! Cocktails are a bit high priced. Nevertheless, we will definitely go back to try it again!

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  22. yvonnec

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food & service was awesome! Would go back again.

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  23. marym

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect! The food, the music and the drinks were amazing

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, fabulous service , food was good and I loved the live music

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was a vibe. From the food, to the drinks, to the live music, you can't go wrong with the Warmack. Will definitely return!

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  26. PattyP

    New York Area

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bowls are generous, delicious, and a great value. Half price bottles night so the wine drinkers were very happy! Interesting cocktails, beautiful decor and pottery. A lovely evening with friends; will definitely visit again.

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  27. NancyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. We ate on outside section which was comfortable.

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  28. DebraT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Vibe; live music and outdoor patio. I went on a Sunday night ; service was good ... definitely got the impression they were short staffed and needed another waitress because the hostess and manager were serving tables and clearing tables.

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  29. ValueQualityExperience

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. great food. happy faces. nice setting

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  30. KBob

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great! Service was great! We were the only family in the restaurant! I had gotten reservations, but they weren't needed.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed it! Great drinks and food. Entertainment was just starting as we left.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great time ! I took my friend out for her birthday and she loved it!

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  33. Jonnie

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere. Taco Tuesday is a good deal!

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  34. ChristopherK

    Charlotte

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is good. Vibe is right. Good place to chill maybe bring a date.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Appetizers were amazing! The fried snapper left a lot to be desired! I don’t think they seasoned that fish at ALL!!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere was great with the live music. Food portions were small for the price and not higher in quality to justify.

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  37. TreyP

    Charlotte

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went on a Sunday when they had live jazz. Very loud great music but not something I would bring a first date to very hard to hear ! Food was great a little slow but everything was fresh and hot. Will be back again just not on a day they have music!

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  38. JoCo

    Charlotte

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We ate here at 6:30pm on a Friday night. We went a little "early" because we took our teenagers and wanted to avoid a later crowd. We succeeded in avoiding a crowd, but it definitely sounded like it was late night. They had live music that night, which was fantastic, but WAY too loud. The speaker volume was set as if it was midnight and playing over a crowd. We could barely hear each other or the server. Any reader with teens can understand why we did not ask for them to turn it down (the horror!), but it really ruined the experience. The food was good but not great. Sushi options were meh - our son is a huge sushi fan and had a hard time finding a specialty roll he liked. We enjoyed the shishito peppers, pork belly bao buns, and the tuna poke bowl. The tuna tacos were OK (the shells crumble upon first bite, making them hard to eat), and the tuna tataki was a little overcooked and didn't have enough marinade/sauce for my liking. But the flavor was still good. Overall, it was fine but we don't need to go back - especially if they have live music.

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  39. NatalyaO

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Drinks were top notch. Food good, well priced, decent sized portions.

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  40. ellyel

    Charlotte

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    My first impression was 'wow!'. The Womack is centrally located, ample parking, beautifully decorated, nice staff (restrooms are super clean) and the menu is nice. Tonight we tried the salmon tacos and short ribs as appetizers. The tacos were good, BUT the short ribs fell short. They were chewy, overcooked, underflavored and over priced ($32). I had the Warhorse cocktail 🍸- which was incredible and a must try (even if it's just for the flame). We also tried the Guyudon bowl, which was pretty good. The vibes were good & we would try this place again for sure.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Diner temperature check required
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Kudoku offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (704) 503-9539.

Kudoku is rated 4.3 stars by 172 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Kudoku

1226 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204-2569

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Central and Lamar Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Plaza Midwood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Comfort Food, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Limited Parking with Paid parking across the street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nobuaki Ishikawa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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