Tora Sushi & Bar

Everything.. wow..Food, options, service...Quality! The best!!!Best part, you can make changes... as a bariatric patient, I went with light rice. Next time will be no rice.

My husband took me here for my birthday and it has been on my list for a while now. Really enjoyed the entire experience - the sushi was fantastic and reasonably priced for uptown Charlotte. The rolls we ordered were between $12-15. There were more expensive rolls with lobster up to $22 per roll. I would highly recommend the crispy rice with spicy tuna.The restaurant was a cool vibe - elevated atmosphere with a large bar and neat decor. I found it to be a little slower than would have liked, but it was busy. We accidentally came after a panthers game ended and the restaurant was pretty full.I would also say that it might have been slow because of the way we ordered. It took the server probably 10ish minutes to come over to us after we were seated, so by that point we knew we wanted to start with seaweed salad and edamame, but we also knew a few rolls we wanted so we ordered at the same time. I expected the seaweed salad and edamame to come out first, but they waited and brought it all out at once. Next time I would differentiate better.Other than that, it was a great experience and we will absolutely be back!

This is my go-to for a meal incorporating various Asian cuisines in the Charlotte area. We decided to try this place out for the first time on a Friday night, and although it was fairly busy, they were able to seat our larger group right away. So needless to say the service was amazing. The vibes were also nice for a casual but hip dinner.Onto the food! We began with the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice and Cheese Tteokbokki. The Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice was incredible. Melt in your mouth tuna was sitting atop a bed of perfectly crispy rice. The interior of the crispy rice was perfectly chewy and the jalapeño added a little spice, just the perfect amount. They gave us a good portion size for the price too. This was my favorite part of the meal (but I also have a bias towards good crispy rice). The Cheese Tteokbokki was pretty chewy and yummy, but it was lacking a little bit in flavor. Still a solid option though and huge portion size if you are a fan of tteokbokki. For our entrees, we got the Chicken Fried Rice, the Chicken Pad Thai, and the Queen Charlotte Roll. We were feeling comfort food and classics. I loved the fried egg on top of the Chicken Fried Rice-- it was a nice touch. The Chicken Pad Thai was also reliably delicious. The Queen Charlotte Roll was fun and delicious and I loved the addition of tropical fruits. Although we ventured away from sushi for the most part, our picks did not disappoint. I also have also tried take out from here, and to my surprise the food stays super fresh and yummy. Also, usually when there are lots of cuisines represented at one restaurant, you get a little worried that quality might be lacking in one or the other, but that is not the case for this restaurant. I think all of the food is high quality and this place is worth giving a try.

This by far is the best sushi I have had in Charlotte in a very long time. I have visited this establishment twice now and received exceptional service. The staff is friendly. The ambience is inviting and the food is delightful. The sushi is so fresh and has so much flavor. The bartenders are amazing. I can't wait to go back.

We came on a Mon/holiday weekend so the place wasn't real busy....which made it easy to get seated.They have a very large space indoors and at the bar....and ample seating on the patio (which is where we sat). The have a good drink menu including some local beer options which is a plus and not always the case at a sushi place.We started with Edamame ($5) which was all good. My bride ordered the Beef Bulgogi Rice Bowl ($16) and really enjoyed it. However, after eating it for awhile, a bug crawled out of it (no, it wasn't a flying insect that landed).....which was certainly a pause and not something anyone would want. I ordered the Legion Roll ($16) and Tuna on Tuna Roll ($13). The Legion roll was light on Salmon (super thin and not on each piece)....I would rather they charge more and have a more adequate representation of fish on the roll. The Tuna on Tuna Roll had more fish, but I would ordered it with the spicy mayo on the side....as it was too much. Friendly service, but it took a significant amount of time to get the sushi. It wasn't busy in the restaurant....but they may have been short staffed for the holiday.All in all, I'm a little mixed on our experience but wanted to give the benefit with a 4 star and try it again and see if the experience is better next time.

Amazing food and drinks! Not a bad thing on the menu. Great, Fast, and friendly service!

Loved our experience! The staff was friendly and attentive. We ordered a sushi roll as an appetizer and then each chose an entree. I ordered the mie goreng, which was delicious, and my partner chose the chicken katsu curry. I loved both dishes and would get them again. The restaurant was busy, as it was a Friday night, and they had patio seating as well as indoor. We sat close to the outside to get the breeze but no space directly on the patio - beautiful night! They also validate parking if you use the garage. We will definitely be back!

I love Tora Sushi &Bar! It's got a great atmosphere and the service is quick and attentive. We've been here a bunch and will keep going back. The food is always hot and fast. If they have any questions, they won't hesitate to ask. We have been for dine in and take out, both delicious.

I'd driven by Tora a few times and admired their beautiful patio from afar. It would be a great place for happy hour on a warm evening. They are located inside of The Refinery. If you're heading from the city on Morehead, the parking deck is on the left just after you pass the restaurant entrance. They do validate parking, so be sure to bring your ticket in. The refinery is a sleek and modern building with other businesses, including Queen City grounds. It's a nice, quiet spot with areas to sit. Now for Tora...I made it in for lunch. The ambiance is industrial, with high ceilings, a ton of natural light and TVs over the bar. The service was prompt. The restaurant wasn't overly packed, which made for an efficient and smooth lunch service. I started with a mango mojito and ordered the beef bulgogi bento box for my meal. The bento box comes with your choice of entree listed, miso soup, a small salad, half of a California, Japanese Bagel or Spicy Tuna roll, gyoza, and a scoop of rice. The box pans out to be quite a bit of food in true bento fashion. I loved everything except the bulgogi, which genuinely tasted like they forgot the sauce/marinade--Just salt, pepper, onions and scallions. Sort of reminiscent of a cheesesteak without the cheese. I was so full when I got to it that I doused it in the remaining gyoza sauce, which made it much more flavorful, but it still did not qualify as a proper bulgogi. The soup, salad, spicy tuna roll and gyoza, however, were all delicious--super fresh, flavorful and well-executed down to the sauces. I will be back. Hopefully, it will be on a nice, warm day for a happy hour patio moment soon.

We did takeout. The meals were packaged nicely ( in compostable packaging- yay!). I had the Pad Thai. It was great. My hubs had the bulgogi noodles. They were much thicker than. We've had before, but he said it was good. I'd get takeout again!