Discover the warmth and charm of Tora Izakaya, where every meal is a celebration of flavors. Join us for an unforgettable dining experience. We are a casual eatery where comfort meets culinary creativity, offering a diverse menu that satisfies all appetites.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 6925 University City Blvd Suite 420, Charlotte, NC 28262
Phone: (980) 209-0110
Website: https://www.toraizakaya.com/
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Welcome to our authentic Japanese sushi restaurant, where you can savor the freshest fish and expertly crafted rolls in a traditional setting.
Reviews
Home Xoom
We got an online order from here based on ratings. I have to express how disappointed we were from the experience.
Mee goreng (malaysian noodle dish) was quite possibly the worst malaysian anything I’ve ever tasted in my life. It was worse than the worst Chinese noodles even.
Bulgogi fries (korean dish) was marginally better in taste.
Unagi hand-roll (Japanese sushi dish) was one messy bundle that a Walmart sushi counter would be ashamed to sell. Tho taste wasn’t horrible.
The variety of cuisine offered on the menu should’ve alerted that despite the ratings the quality is unlikely to be high.
Very disappointed.
Do NOT recommend to anyone looking for decent food.
… moreMee goreng (malaysian noodle dish) was quite possibly the worst malaysian anything I’ve ever tasted in my life. It was worse than the worst Chinese noodles even.
Bulgogi fries (korean dish) was marginally better in taste.
Unagi hand-roll (Japanese sushi dish) was one messy bundle that a Walmart sushi counter would be ashamed to sell. Tho taste wasn’t horrible.
The variety of cuisine offered on the menu should’ve alerted that despite the ratings the quality is unlikely to be high.
Very disappointed.
Do NOT recommend to anyone looking for decent food.
Wayne Grantham
A New Sushi Obsession: 5 Stars for a Flawless First Visit! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It’s rare that a first-time visit completely knocks it out of the park, but this place is doing something special. If you are a sushi lover, stop reading this and just go.
The Starters
We kicked things off with the Tora Poke Tuna appetizer, and honestly, I could have ordered three more and called it a night. The fish was incredibly fresh, perfectly seasoned, and had that melt-in-your-mouth quality that sets great sushi apart from the “just okay” spots.
The Roll Breakdown
The sushi rolls here are creative, generous with the portions, and—most importantly—high quality.
• Tuna on Tuna Roll: For the purists who can’t get enough, this is a masterpiece. Double the tuna, double the flavor. It really showcased the freshness of their catch.
• Queen Charlotte Roll: I’ll be honest, I was on the fence about the strawberry salsa. Fruit on sushi can be a gamble, but trust me: it is a must-try. The sweetness of the salsa cuts through the richness of the fish perfectly. It’s a total flavor bomb.
• Carolina Roll: I really liked this one, though it’s definitely the “indulgent” choice. It’s fried and features cream cheese, which I loved, but it’s worth noting that it’s quite heavy. If you aren’t a fan of tempura-style or creamy rolls, it might not be your vibe—but if you are, it’s a home run.
The Verdict
The atmosphere was great, the service was attentive, and the food was phenomenal. It’s safe to say I’ve found my new favorite spot.
1000% will be back to see what else they have up their sleeve!
… moreIt’s rare that a first-time visit completely knocks it out of the park, but this place is doing something special. If you are a sushi lover, stop reading this and just go.
The Starters
We kicked things off with the Tora Poke Tuna appetizer, and honestly, I could have ordered three more and called it a night. The fish was incredibly fresh, perfectly seasoned, and had that melt-in-your-mouth quality that sets great sushi apart from the “just okay” spots.
The Roll Breakdown
The sushi rolls here are creative, generous with the portions, and—most importantly—high quality.
• Tuna on Tuna Roll: For the purists who can’t get enough, this is a masterpiece. Double the tuna, double the flavor. It really showcased the freshness of their catch.
• Queen Charlotte Roll: I’ll be honest, I was on the fence about the strawberry salsa. Fruit on sushi can be a gamble, but trust me: it is a must-try. The sweetness of the salsa cuts through the richness of the fish perfectly. It’s a total flavor bomb.
• Carolina Roll: I really liked this one, though it’s definitely the “indulgent” choice. It’s fried and features cream cheese, which I loved, but it’s worth noting that it’s quite heavy. If you aren’t a fan of tempura-style or creamy rolls, it might not be your vibe—but if you are, it’s a home run.
The Verdict
The atmosphere was great, the service was attentive, and the food was phenomenal. It’s safe to say I’ve found my new favorite spot.
1000% will be back to see what else they have up their sleeve!
Amber Whittemore
The restaurant has nice decor, but the service was slow and they weren’t that busy. I ordered egg rolls and sushi to go and someone ordered hibachi to go after me and got their food before me.
The egg rolls were not even hot when I got them. I had to go to chipotle because the California roll I got was not good and I think I could get a better California roll at the grocery store. I tried this place based on the reviews, but I have to give my honest review of this place.
… moreThe egg rolls were not even hot when I got them. I had to go to chipotle because the California roll I got was not good and I think I could get a better California roll at the grocery store. I tried this place based on the reviews, but I have to give my honest review of this place.
Josh Engstrand
Nice open concept to dine in. Several options from bar to booth. Food is fresh and delicious. The noodles were fantastic as well the sushi was on point. We will be going back
… moreMichael Teal
We had an outstanding dining experience! The crab rangoon was hands-down the best we’ve ever had—fresh, crispy, and paired perfectly with the sauce. The quality of ingredients stood out in everything we ordered. We’ve tried the sushi, hibachi bowls, and a noodle bowl, and each dish was flavorful and well-prepared.
The only thing we’d adjust on our next visit is to ask for lighter sauce, just to better enjoy the fresh flavors. Highly recommend this spot!
… moreThe only thing we’d adjust on our next visit is to ask for lighter sauce, just to better enjoy the fresh flavors. Highly recommend this spot!
Sabria Joyner
The wings were and Adrien was a great server. He’s very kind and attentive. The lemon drops are very very good!! I wasn’t too crazy about the sushi but maybe next time.
… moreSydney Hillman
Updated: photos from our most recent visit!
My boyfriend and I had a great experience at Tora Izakaya! They have such nice staff here who are friendly and polite. All of the food was neatly prepared, came quickly, and tasted fresh. We ordered the crab ragoons, miso soup, yellow jacket roll, Thai tea, island boy roll, and the shrimp tempura ramen. The ramen had the classic dehydrated ramen noodles which is probably why it is cheaper but it’s a good bowl of ramen! Ours came with roasted corn, bean sprouts, seaweed, fish cakes, a whole soy egg, and green onions. The crab ragoons had pepper which was nice but it was a little too much. Shrimp tempura was a nice crispy panko breading. Fish in the sushi was extremely refreshing! Personally I think they have a large menu with very unique sushi roll toppings and worry they won’t be able to keep everything in stock if other people don’t come and fall in love! I do like that they are very unique without being crazy rolls. They have a full service bar and offer cocktails. They have house sake and draft Sapporo which are two things I would typically order from the bar. They have really good prices on a lot of things but the nigiri price is a little high. We are excited to come back and try more things!
… moreMy boyfriend and I had a great experience at Tora Izakaya! They have such nice staff here who are friendly and polite. All of the food was neatly prepared, came quickly, and tasted fresh. We ordered the crab ragoons, miso soup, yellow jacket roll, Thai tea, island boy roll, and the shrimp tempura ramen. The ramen had the classic dehydrated ramen noodles which is probably why it is cheaper but it’s a good bowl of ramen! Ours came with roasted corn, bean sprouts, seaweed, fish cakes, a whole soy egg, and green onions. The crab ragoons had pepper which was nice but it was a little too much. Shrimp tempura was a nice crispy panko breading. Fish in the sushi was extremely refreshing! Personally I think they have a large menu with very unique sushi roll toppings and worry they won’t be able to keep everything in stock if other people don’t come and fall in love! I do like that they are very unique without being crazy rolls. They have a full service bar and offer cocktails. They have house sake and draft Sapporo which are two things I would typically order from the bar. They have really good prices on a lot of things but the nigiri price is a little high. We are excited to come back and try more things!
Carolina Machado
We just stopped here for a quick lunch before going to Ikea and WOW. Everything was fresh, delicious and service was super fast. We were a family of 2 adults and 2 kids ages 8 and 12. Drinks were cold also. Godang was our server and paid attention to everything in our order and made sure he served ice cream sushi instead of temakis (because that is what our sons called it. My tofu hibachi and my husband’s pad Thai were perfectly cooked seasoned and as I said before fresh! Definitely coming back here again.
… moreYogananda Thanniru
I’ve ordered the Chicken Pad Thai and it was delicious. Coming to portion size, it was generous and noodles were cooked perfectly. The chicken was fresh and the crunch from the peanuts made it more enjoyable.
… moreDezmon J. Pough
I waited to make a review until after my third visit. I wanted to give myself time to try everything that I like and see if any service or food quality changed. To my delightful surprise the service and food quality and taste were outstanding every time!
This place is truly a Gem. The noodles.. ramen…fried rice…hibachi and sushi are so well flavored and seasoned. They never disappoint me. Definitely added to my favorite places.
I recommend to anyone to go give it a try you won’t be disappointed. I almost wanted to keep this to myself because when places that are great and start to get a lot of recognition and business they start to decline in service and quality. I truly hope this is not the case.
The staff is excellent and food so fresh and great!
… moreThis place is truly a Gem. The noodles.. ramen…fried rice…hibachi and sushi are so well flavored and seasoned. They never disappoint me. Definitely added to my favorite places.
I recommend to anyone to go give it a try you won’t be disappointed. I almost wanted to keep this to myself because when places that are great and start to get a lot of recognition and business they start to decline in service and quality. I truly hope this is not the case.
The staff is excellent and food so fresh and great!