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Baku, Charlotte, NC

Baku

4.8
4.8
1777 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese
4515 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
BAKU is a Japanese Robata-style restaurant that showcases outstanding Sushi and innovative Robata and Yakatori cuisine. Casual everyday dining downstairs with a upscale lounge upstairs. We specialize in creating an unique and memorable experience for every occasion.



For parties of 8 or more guests, we do require a $50 Non-Refundable Deposit to confirm reservations. This deposit is applied to the bill at time of reservation. Please call the restaurant for more details about confirming your party of 8+ guests. All parties of 8+ guests will need to call the restaurant directly to make reservations.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Yakitori, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
  • Phone number
    (704) 817-7173
  • Website
    http://www.baku-restaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private Dining Room offers the chance for you and your guests to relax and enjoy our Izakaya inspired menu. For our guests, we provide our Omakase (Chef's Tasting) menu. This space allows us to accommodate up to 24 guests comfortably. We look forward to booking your next event at Baku.
  • Private party contact
    kyle cameron: (704) 817-7173
  • Location
    4515 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
  • Neighborhood
    SouthPark
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

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Menu

Baku's menu was last updated 2022-02-01.

Maki Rolls

  • Gokujo Tuna

    blue fin tuna, shichimi pepper, cucumber, yuzu

    • Forbidden

      black rice, white asparagus, shiso, yuzu mayo and micro celery

      • Mushroom

        black rice, shiitake and enoki duo

        • Yellowtail*

          cucumber, serrano pepper and avocado

          • Soft Shell Crab

            chili sauce and tobiko

            • Avocado

              shishito mayo, yamagobo and wasabi pea dust

              Rice & Vegetables

              • Steamed Rice

                • Sweet Potato

                  honey and cinnamon

                  • Baby Artichokes

                    white truffle wafu dressing

                    • Asparagus

                      sweet soy and sesame seeds

                      • Baby Bella Mushrooms

                        garlic soy

                        • Local Sweet Corn

                          shiso butter

                          • Wild Mushroom Kamamashi Pot

                            Robata Meats

                            • Spicy Filet of Beef*

                              black pepper sesame sauce

                              • Jiodori Chicken Breast

                                mugi miso and soy glaze

                                • Wagyu Ribeye Tomahawk*

                                  mustard shiso miso, wagyu sauce with fresh truffles and chanterelles, and fresh wasabi

                                  • Baby Back Ribs

                                    star anise, cinnamon, sweet chili glaze and cashews

                                    • Tea Brined Duck Breast*

                                      • Lamb Chops*

                                        korean chili and garlic

                                        Robata Seafood*

                                        • Alaskan King Crab

                                          lemon shiso butter

                                          • Giant Madagascar Prawn

                                            sweet chili, garlic and yuzu

                                            • Wild King Salmon

                                              sweet teriyaki glaze

                                              • Black Cod

                                                miso glaze and onion cress salad

                                                Robata Skewers

                                                • Tofu

                                                  mugi miso, honey and ginger

                                                  • Chicken Liver with Shishito Pepper

                                                    • Diver Scallop*

                                                      black plum vin cotto and yuzu mayo

                                                      • Chicken and Baby Leek Yakatori

                                                        • Beef Tenderloin & Asparagus*

                                                          • Sake Glazed Chicke Wings

                                                            lime and sancho salt flake

                                                            • Kurobuta Pork Belly

                                                              gochujang-miso glaze and kimchi

                                                              Salads

                                                              • Baku Salad

                                                                cabbage, leaf lettuce, candied pecans, chives and umebosi dressing

                                                                • Roasted Beet

                                                                  totsoi, green apple, honey and ground sesame

                                                                  • Seared Blue Fin Tuna

                                                                    daikon, spring onion and apple mustard dressing

                                                                    • Tomato and Roasted Eggplant

                                                                      cucumber, daikon and nishi dressing

                                                                      Sashimi/Nigiri & Small Plates*

                                                                      • Omakese Platter

                                                                        chef's selection of nigiri and sashimi

                                                                        • Sashimi

                                                                          chef's selection of three or five

                                                                          • Blue Fin Toro Nigiri

                                                                            foie gras ponzu

                                                                            • Yellowtail Sashimi

                                                                              pickled smoky onion, garlic chips and truffle oil ponzu

                                                                              • Butterfish

                                                                                shiso pesto, yuzu and white asparagus

                                                                                • Chirashi

                                                                                  assorted fresh sashimi, white asparagus, avocado and sweet chili soy

                                                                                  • Salmon Belly

                                                                                    applewood smoke, maple glaze and yuzu tobiko

                                                                                    • Wagyu Beef Tataki

                                                                                      pickled daikon and white truffle essence

                                                                                      Small Bites

                                                                                      • Crispy Calamari

                                                                                        ginger, garlic, green chili and lime

                                                                                        • Coal Roasted Shishito Peppers

                                                                                          shaved bonito, sesame chili soy

                                                                                          • Local Quail

                                                                                            plum wine and black rice

                                                                                            • Red Miso Soup

                                                                                              smoked tofu and wild mushroom

                                                                                              • White Miso Soup

                                                                                                spicy scallop and baby leek

                                                                                                • Kurobuta Pork

                                                                                                  sweet onion dumplings

                                                                                                  • Rock Shrimp Tempura

                                                                                                    sambal mayo and wasabi pea dust

                                                                                                    • Steamed Soy Beans

                                                                                                      with sea salt

                                                                                                      Tempura

                                                                                                      • Assorted Fresh Vegetables

                                                                                                        tentsuyu dipping sauce

                                                                                                        • Day Boat Grouper Bites

                                                                                                          pickled onion, micro cress and green tea salt

                                                                                                          • Tiger Prawns

                                                                                                            yuzu shichimi dressing, tentsuyu

                                                                                                            Last updated: February 1, 2022

                                                                                                            What 1,777 people are saying

                                                                                                            Baku 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

                                                                                                            4.8
                                                                                                            4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                            • 4.8Food
                                                                                                            • 4.8Service
                                                                                                            • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                            • 4.4Value

                                                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                            Review summary

                                                                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                            Baku offers an exceptional dining experience with "best sushi in Charlotte" and "amazing service." The menu's variety caters to all preferences, including dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone leaves "stuffed and happy." The atmosphere is both lively and refined, perfect for any occasion. Guests frequently commend the attentive and friendly staff, especially standout servers.

                                                                                                            1,777 Reviews

                                                                                                            1. Tim VIP

                                                                                                              Charlotte3 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              Dined on April 18, 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              Mae is fantastic. Best sushi in town. Amazing spicy filet.

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                                                                                                            2. Sandra

                                                                                                              Los Angeles1 review

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              Dined on April 18, 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              I have a very “picky family” of children and grandchildren, plus “gluten-free”,”dairy-free” and “personal” restrictions that have to be considered. Absolutely, everyone at the table came away stuffed and happy! I would also like to compliment Talla, our amazing server, who took wonderful care of us. Sandra Hoffman

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                                                                                                            3. bob VIP

                                                                                                              Phoenix18 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              Dined on April 11, 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              The food is always fresh and prepared well. The servers are helpful and attentive. When I failed to notify our server of my avocado allergy she insisted on returning my roll to the kitchen to be remade. We sat upstairs so the noise level was slightly louder than that downstairs.

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                                                                                                            4. Jon

                                                                                                              Chicago5 reviews

                                                                                                              3.0

                                                                                                              Dined on April 9, 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                                                                              2. Food 3
                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                              Wished my tomahawk steak wasn’t delivered at room temperature. Some heat in it would have been nice.

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                                                                                                            5. Amanda VIP

                                                                                                              Charlotte9 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              Dined on April 7, 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              The service was great! The atmosphere is great… the food is amazing. Drinks were even better..

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                                                                                                            6. Terri VIP

                                                                                                              Charlotte23 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              Dined on April 6, 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              Amon is an excellent server and his section is always our first choice to be in. Food was also delicious always. 10/10 would highly recommend!

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                                                                                                            7. Alexandre

                                                                                                              London2 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              Dined on April 4, 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                              Everything amazing except maybe the music. Best sushi in Charlotte, wish it was maybe a bit more lively for the younger crowd. But again, amazing. 100% recommend, best quality of all CLT ❣️

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                                                                                                            8. Anna

                                                                                                              Charlotte42 reviews

                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                              Dined on April 4, 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                              The food is always excellent here; the salmon belly is a must-order. There's a wide enough variety for all appetites. Food comes out when ready, which is nice. The bartender accommodated my guest's drink request, then asked for feedback. The only critique is that the upstairs is too dark to read a menu - I even saw a group of high school girls using their phone lights - so it's not just something that older adults experience.

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                                                                                                            9. Sway-Anne VIP

                                                                                                              Charlotte3 reviews

                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                              Dined on March 29, 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                              Our first time at Baku and enjoyed our time. The food came out quickly and we enjoyed all of the choices from appetizer to desert.

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                                                                                                            10. Rachel

                                                                                                              Cincinnati10 reviews

                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                              Dined on March 26, 2025

                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                              We agreed that it was the best meal we ever had! The wagyu nigiri was so out of this world that we ordered a second round, the pork belly melted with every bite, and the matcha cheesecake was the perfect end to the meal. We will definitely be back.

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                                                                                                            FAQs

                                                                                                            Baku is rated 4.8 stars by 1777 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                            Make a reservation

                                                                                                            2 people
                                                                                                            7:00 PM
                                                                                                            Booked 23 times today
                                                                                                            Google Map for Baku

                                                                                                            4515 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211

                                                                                                            Additional information

                                                                                                            • Neighborhood
                                                                                                              SouthPark
                                                                                                            • Hours of operation
                                                                                                              Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
                                                                                                            • Price
                                                                                                              $50 and over
                                                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                                                              Japanese, Yakitori, Sushi
                                                                                                            • Dining style
                                                                                                              Casual Elegant
                                                                                                            • Dress code
                                                                                                              Smart Casual
                                                                                                            • Parking details
                                                                                                              Valet parking available
                                                                                                            • Payment options
                                                                                                              AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                            • Additional
                                                                                                              Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
                                                                                                            • Website
                                                                                                              http://www.baku-restaurant.com/
                                                                                                            • Phone number
                                                                                                              (704) 817-7173
                                                                                                            • Private party facilities
                                                                                                              Our Private Dining Room offers the chance for you and your guests to relax and enjoy our Izakaya inspired menu. For our guests, we provide our Omakase (Chef's Tasting) menu. This space allows us to accommodate up to 24 guests comfortably. We look forward to booking your next event at Baku.
                                                                                                            • Private party contact
                                                                                                              kyle cameron: (704) 817-7173

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