Let's start off with the front door experience... we're a party of four, we walk in, patiently wait. We see 4 spots open at the sushi bar (eeek my favorite sushi experiences occur at the sushi bar!) we try to get seated there. The host ushers us away and puts a reserved tag on the seats (it's 9:30pm in Charlotte ... no one was walking through those doors). We were seated pretty promptly after that. So while we didn't get the exact seats we wanted ... we were at least seated quite quickly.
The waiter was kind, but possibly overwhelmed. We ordered a fried rice and it came to the table with no extra plates. It took forever to waive someone over to bring some forks and plates. After what seemed like an extended period of time the sushi came! The waited dropped it off and was about to leave when we kindly asked him to let us know what each roll was. He wasn't totally sure. This seemed sort of odd to all of us. I've never been to a sushi restaurant ordered multiple rolls and then not had the waiter or waitress tell me what's on the plate.
Once we had an idea what each of the rolls were we dug in. The stand out -by far - was the West Woods roll. But to be completely honest, all the rolls, even the old faithful California rolls were spot on!we also ordered the Dancing W/ Star, the Tarzan and the Mango de Tango. The fried rice was very tasty too. Next time I think I would ask for it with "low oil".
We noticed a lot of younger crowds enjoying sake. We did not partake this time, but definitely next time.
We will absolutely be back and look forward to next time!