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| - Okay, I like really good sushi, and I appreciate authentic Japanese food and atmosphere, but I can also appreciate decent, tasty sushi - as long as it's served by friendly folks in a fun atmosphere. Cherry isn't very authentic or shi shi, but the owners have done a great job with decor and the staff is super-friendly. This is one of those Asian-mix kind of American-ized joints with "Japanese steakhouse" options on one side and regular seating on the other. It's bigger than you think inside, close to the water, and sports a really friendly casual outdoor deck I will enjoy next time I go. Yep, I'm gonna return here!
We sat at the bar and received great service from two women who were fun to talk to and enthusiastic about the place. Cherry has a full bar (yes, with a blender), several sake options, and several Asian beers as well, including Kirin on tap (nice!), Sapporo and Asahi. The place definitely does not look thrown together, and they were well-staffed the night we went. Our servers stumbled on pronunciation of a few menu items and admitted to not yet trying some menu offerings, but we didn't care. If you're a snob about your Asian food, this place might not work for you. Relax! It's Lake Wylie, after all! :)
We enjoyed agedashi tofu, seaweed salad, nigiri fatty tuna, eel rolls, and another combo roll. Everything was tasty and fresh and decently prepared. My husband was impressed at the temperature of the tuna, which was not icebox cold, like you get in many places. They have an efficient sushi prep team. The style of sushi is a bit smaller than some places I've seen, but not skimpy. Prices are in line with other restaurants in the area.
This area is not overwhelming with great restaurant options, but hopefully Cherry is starting a new trend.
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