Ten

Name: Ten
Address: 120 B. East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA, United States, 22902
Telephone: (434) 295-6691
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1128)

$31 to $50

Japanese

120 B. East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

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2 people

Jun 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Great for creative cocktails

Ten is a modern Japanese tapas style restaurant, centrally located on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall.

Since 2006, Ten has served a variety of both traditional and original cuisine.

Chef Pei Jen Chang sources ingredients from the finest local, regional, and international sea and farm purveyors, and strives to offer fare that will appeal to the gamut of culinary palates.

Our bar menu boasts an extensive wine list, an assortment of imported and local craft beers, as well as one of the largest collections of sake in Virginia. In addition, we offer a unique selection of libations, such as hand-crafted Asian inspired cocktails, assembled using inventive, authentic ingredients, or a 'Sake Flight', which allows for the subtle, intricate flavors of three selected varietals to be experienced.

The meaning of the Japanese word 'Ten' is 'heaven' or 'celebration', and our highest goal is to create an elevated, adventurous, and intimate dining experie

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Phone number
(434) 295-6691
Website
http://www.ten-sushi.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Pei J. Chang

Location
120 B. East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Cross street
2nd Street SE
Parking details
Ten is located on the pedestrian mall in Downtown Charlottesville. Convenient parking is available in the Water Street Parking Garage and in an open-air hourly lot, both at the intersection of 2nd St. SE and Water Street. We validate parking for the Water Street Garage. An additional metered lot can be found two blocks west of the Water Street Garage, free after 6:00 PM.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wine

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Edamame$6.00
young soy beans, sea salt
Aburi Saba$8.00
lightly broiled japanese mackerel, house oshinko, su miso
Gyoza$7.00
pork and ginger dumplings, soy, chili crisp
Ankimo$13.00
gently poached monkfish liver, shiso, house oshinko, ponzu
Sunomono*$14.00
choice of yellow tail, snow crab, octopus, or scallop, house oshinko, seaweed, ponzu

Shiru Mono / Soups

Aka Dashi Miso$5.00
red miso, tofu, nameko mushroom, and scallion
Udon$6.00
noodles, tempura crunch, nori, japanese soy broth

Salada / Salads

Seaweed$6.00
hiyashi wakame
Ten$9.00
organic field greens, radish, cucumber, pine nuts, ginger dressing

Tempura

Lobster$16.00
sweet aioli
Cuddle Fish$13.00
korean chili and sesame cream reduction
Shrimp$15.00
spicy cream sauce
Rock Shrimp$13.00
spicy créme and sweet wasabi sauces
Avocado$9.00
sweet aioli

Kushiyaki / Skewers

Harami Wasabi*$10.00
wagyu skirt steak with wasabi
Harami Garlic*$10.00
wagyu skirt steak with garlic chips
Harami Miso*$10.00
wagyu skirt steak, sweet miso sauce, sesame seeds
Harami Trio*$15.00
three wagyu skirt steak skewers: wasabi, garlic, miso
Yakitori$8.00
chicken with teriyaki sauce
Tori Karai Yuzu$8.00
chicken with spicy yuzu sauce
Karai Honey Tori$8.00
chicken with spicy honey sauce
Tori Trio$12.00
three chicken skewers: teriyaki, spicy yuzu, spicy honey

Osusume / Chef Recommendations

Wagyu Tenderloin*$39.00
truffle herb wasabi butter
Ten Hamachi*$18.00
lightly seared yellowtail sashimi, ponzu butter
Miso Sea Bass*$19.00
saikyo miso marinade, baby bok choi, cilantro dashi

Domburi / Rice Bowls

Poke Don*$24.00
diced tuna & avocado, sushi rice, soy sesame sauce
Chirashi*$25.00
assorted sashimi over sushi rice

Maki Zushi / Rolls*

Kani Avocado$9.00
snow crab, cucumber, avocado, tobiko
Maguro Karai Honey$11.00
tuna, scallion, spicy honey sauce
Ebi Tempura$9.00
shrimp tempura, scallion, wasabi tobiko, spicy sauce
Stella Blue Crab Roll$13.00
blue crab, cucumber, avocado, sweet aioli, old bay
Soft Shell Crab$12.00
soft shell crab, shiso, avo, cucumber, kaiware, sweet aioli
Spicy Toro$15.00
chu toro, avo, pickled jalepeño, crunch, spicy sauces, tobiko
Japanese Wagyu Beef$16.00
kalbi marinated wagyu, avocado, lettuce, scallion
Dragon Roll$16.00
fresh water eel, tamago, avocado, shiso, kaiware, cucumber
Wasabi Roll$12.00
tuna, cucumber, kizami, creamy wasabi, scallion, wasabi tobiko
Rainbow$15.00
kani avocado roll topped with sashimi, avocado, scallion, tobiko
Tiger$14.00
tiger prawn, avo, cuke, crunch, tobiko, unagi & spicy sauces
Sake Roll$12.00
salmon, avocado, pickled jalapeño, kewpie, crunch
Hotate Roll$12.00
spicy scallop, avocado, scallion, cucumber, tobiko
Teka Maki$8.00
tuna
Negi Toro$9.00
toro & scallion
Unagi Sansho$9.00
fresh water eel, japanese peppercorns, unagi sauce
Ume Shiso Kyuri$7.00
sour plum, shiso, cucumber
Yasai Maki$9.00
local greens, burdock, shiitake, avocado, cucumber
Shiitake$7.00
Cucumber$6.00
Avocado$7.00

Nigiri & Sashimi*

per order: one piece nigiri / two pieces sashimi; $1 up charge for sashimi

Omakase

Omakase
- Nigiri (6 Pieces)$30.00
- Sashimi (6 Pieces)$36.00
- Nigiri (10 Pieces)$50.00
- Sashimi (10 Pieces)$60.00
- Nigiri (20 Pieces)$100.00
- Sashimi (20 Pieces)$120.00

Akami / Red Meat Fish

Maguro$6.00
tuna
Chu Toro$7.00
marbled tuna
Oh Toro$8.00
super rich marbled tuna
Zuke Maguro$6.00
soy marinated tuna
Sake$5.00
salmon

Shiromi / White Meat Fish

Hamachi$5.00
yellowtail
Hawaiian Walu$5.00
escolar
Kanpachi$5.00
mature amberjack
Madai$5.00
japanese snapper
Suzuki$5.00
striped bass

Kai Ebi & Yaki Zakana / Shellfish & Cooked Fish

Tako$4.00
steamed octopus
Hotate$5.00
hokkaido scallop
Ebi$4.00
hawaiian king prawn
Kani$4.00
snow crab
Watari Kani$5.00
blue crab
Unagi$5.00
broiled fresh water eel

Sono Ta / Additional Items

Saba$5.00
japanese mackerel
Ikura$4.00
salmon roe
Ankimo$5.00
monkfish liver
Tamago$4.00
sweet egg

Dessert

Warm Chocolate Cake$8.00
vanilla ice cream, matcha powder, chocolate crumble
Mochi Ice Cream$6.00
green tea

After Dinner

Taylor Fladgate 20 Yr Tawny$13.00
Ferreira L.B.V.$7.00
La Cigarrera Manzanilla$8.00
- 375ml$38.00

What 1,128 people are saying

Ten 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Charlottesville
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Ambiance
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Healthy
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Hot spot
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Romantic
Charlottesville
Good for special occasions
Charlottesville
Lively
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Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ten offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic sushi" and an "energetic but not loud" vibe. Patrons rave about the "amazing food," "knowledgeable staff," and "beautiful ambiance." While some dishes received mixed reviews, the "fresh and beautifully presented" sushi is a consistent highlight, making it a must-visit in Charlottesville.

1,128 Reviews

C
Connery
Tucson22 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
They unfortunately had a bad night. We checked in and immediately it seemed they messed something up with our table and so we were sat in the back corner near the bathroom. I’d avoid this table if you ever get assigned to it, wait the extra time. We waited 25 min before we were even given water. Gave them grace, put our drinks and food in right away and sat for another extended period before the drinks and eventually food came. We ordered our main course which included sushi but we were never brought any soy sauce, so we had to wait to eat the sushi until the waiter could get back to us, which took awhile and our wagyu became cold. I had an excellent first visit to this place but going to be taking a break from there after this last visit. I know every spot can have an off night by being busy, but this was a tough one to sit through.
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Amanda VIP
Washington, D.C. Area10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Some of the most delicious Japanese food I’ve ever had!! Ten does it right.
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Michael
Alabama2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic sushi and surprising ambience in a sushi restaurant. Delightful experience!
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Charles VIP
Washington, D.C. Area21 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, attention to detail and terrific service.
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Bhante VIP
Central Kentucky39 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The waiter began by giving my family, who had eaten here once before, and myself, who had not, around a 7 minute account of the restaurant’s history, and how he knew the owner—who had “deep pockets” along with people in Charlottesville, which allowed for the restaurant to remain open for five years before it made any money. He told us about the grade of the sushi, knew how to pronounce the Japanese words on the menu, and told us about the significance of where one places and holds the chopsticks in the hand. I don’t know if he thought we would be impressed by his stressing the financial component of the restaurant and Charlottesville, but I presume that he thought we were neophytes more generally in life itself. This may have been because we were not dressed up and rather relaxed in language and appearance. It is because of the server’s treatment of us and the difference in his attending to other tables that, for me, made this a less-than-enjoyable restaurant experience. The tables around us were told about the urchin, for instance, but we were not. We eat at Nakazawa in Washington, DC, lived in Asia, and sing songs in Japanese. We have no desire to return to Ten. If you do go to Ten, however, to be safe, be sure to tell them you have eaten there before, regardless of the truth.
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Rosemary
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always have a wonderful meal at TEN ! Great service and ambience.
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Teresa VIP
Washington, D.C. Area23 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Booked for graduation weekend and didn't realize it was a prefixed menu. While we all agreed to still try it, this was not a good experience. The service was horrible even though the restaurant was not even full. The sushi roll entrees were worse than a supermarket sushi. I've heard good reviews from this restaurant on a random night which is why I booked this. The food was not good at all. The poke bowl was bland and mostly rice. Shame on Ten for the price and the poor service. Took a half hour just to get the bottle of wine we ordered.
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Briana
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food! Amazing ambiance! We came here for a bachelorette celebaragijn that just so happened to be during UVA graduation week. The $75 price fixe menu was well worth the price! The portions were huge amd the drinks were delicious! I would definitely come back for a special occasion or date night!
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Peter VIP
Greater Boston11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They say you can’t find great sushi in C’Ville. They would be wrong.
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Roger VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really nice vibe. The sushi is extraordinary, beautiful aesthetically and taste.
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FAQs

Ten offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 295-6691.

Ten is rated 4.7 stars by 1128 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 12, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 29 times today

120 B. East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Additional information

Cross street
2nd Street SE
Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Ten is located on the pedestrian mall in Downtown Charlottesville. Convenient parking is available in the Water Street Parking Garage and in an open-air hourly lot, both at the intersection of 2nd St. SE and Water Street. We validate parking for the Water Street Garage. An additional metered lot can be found two blocks west of the Water Street Garage, free after 6:00 PM.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Pei J. Chang
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
http://www.ten-sushi.com/
Phone number
(434) 295-6691

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Zensai / Appetizers

Edamame$6.00

Aburi Saba$8.00

Gyoza$7.00

Ankimo$13.00

Sunomono*$14.00

Shiru Mono / Soups

Aka Dashi Miso$5.00

Udon$6.00

Salada / Salads

Seaweed$6.00

Ten$9.00

Tempura

Lobster$16.00

Cuddle Fish$13.00

Shrimp$15.00

Rock Shrimp$13.00

Avocado$9.00

Kushiyaki / Skewers

Harami Wasabi*$10.00

Harami Garlic*$10.00

Harami Miso*$10.00

Harami Trio*$15.00

Yakitori$8.00

Tori Karai Yuzu$8.00

Karai Honey Tori$8.00

Tori Trio$12.00

Osusume / Chef Recommendations

Wagyu Tenderloin*$39.00

Ten Hamachi*$18.00

Miso Sea Bass*$19.00

Domburi / Rice Bowls

Poke Don*$24.00

Chirashi*$25.00

Maki Zushi / Rolls*

Kani Avocado$9.00

Maguro Karai Honey$11.00

Ebi Tempura$9.00

Stella Blue Crab Roll$13.00

Soft Shell Crab$12.00

Spicy Toro$15.00

Japanese Wagyu Beef$16.00

Dragon Roll$16.00

Wasabi Roll$12.00

Rainbow$15.00

Tiger$14.00

Sake Roll$12.00

Hotate Roll$12.00

Teka Maki$8.00

Negi Toro$9.00

Unagi Sansho$9.00

Ume Shiso Kyuri$7.00

Yasai Maki$9.00

Shiitake$7.00

Cucumber$6.00

Avocado$7.00

Nigiri & Sashimi*

Omakase

Omakase

Akami / Red Meat Fish

Maguro$6.00

Chu Toro$7.00

Oh Toro$8.00

Zuke Maguro$6.00

Sake$5.00

Shiromi / White Meat Fish

Hamachi$5.00

Hawaiian Walu$5.00

Kanpachi$5.00

Madai$5.00

Suzuki$5.00

Kai Ebi & Yaki Zakana / Shellfish & Cooked Fish

Tako$4.00

Hotate$5.00

Ebi$4.00