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Cowa- Sake, Hickory, NC

Cowa- Sake

4.5 (84)
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic
1 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
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.

Dining areas

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

Experiences

  • Breakfast & Lunch at Frothy Rooster

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy cafe style dining with your choice of dining from Frothy Rooster from 7am - 2pm Monday through Saturday and from 7 am - 3pm on Sunday, or Cowa Sake from 11am-3pm Monday through Saturday. Frothy Rooster Menu is the only available Menu on Sundays.
    Breakfast & Lunch at Frothy Rooster Photo

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What 84 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cowa-Sake offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and ambiance." The menu caters to diverse tastes, from sushi to Mongolian beef, with standout dishes like "the calamari which we had for appetizer was again the best we have ever had." Service is consistently praised as "very attentive and very helpful," ensuring a memorable visit.
84 Reviews
  1. Julie

    Northwest Florida1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the Tataki Maki. Not very flavorful, tasted like smoke. Too peppery as well. Wasted $23…. Tasted of my son’s Shogun…that’s where it’s at! I’ll definitely go back for one of those. Live n learn…. Good service. Pleasant atmosphere.

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  2. Dennis

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambiance. Received complimentary app (fried calamari) as a bonus. Great service as well.

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  3. kristen

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time there and the food was great! And service was good as well.
    Cowa- SakeResponded on May 30, 2025
    Thank you so much! We are so glad you had a great time and enjoyed everything! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  4. bruce

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had reserved for a Friday night and arrived late due to impossible parking in the area. The staff was very accommodating and found us a table right away. my wife and I shared the 4 or 5 items we ordered. My favorite was the Mongolian Beef, but it was all very good. I would suggest ordering your apps first, then the mains when you're mostly done with the apps. We were only partly through the apps when the main dishes arrived, and the table became very crowded. We were very pleased with the service, the food and the whole experience.

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  5. Joel

    Asheville / Western North Carolina17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Well prepared sushi with fresh ingredients. Wide variety to the menu for those who don't like or want sushi. Very enjoyable dinner.

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  6. patrice

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    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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  7. John VIP

    Miami - Dade344 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    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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  8. Kimesia

    Charlotte4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time for my husband and I, we will definitely be back!
    Cowa- SakeResponded on May 30, 2025
    Thank you so much! We look forward to having you back again soon!

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  9. Pachaa

    San Francisco Bay Area1 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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  10. Max VIP

    Charlotte7 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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Cowa- Sake is rated 4.5 stars by 84 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cowa- Sake

1 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601

Dining areas

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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