Sake Express

Sake Express is an interesting concept that my in-​laws have fallen love with in Gastonia, NC, close to their hometown of Charlotte. When we visited with them we were struck by the fact that they have a drive-​thru – through which you can order SUSHI! So cool! They seemed to have some really affordable specials and the dishes on their menu ranged in price from $ 8 – 17. If you’re dining in, you order your food upfront as you would at a fast food restaurant then you sit down (self-​serve seating) and wait until a server brings it to your table.
The interior of the restaurant was very clean and tidy and they have plentiful seating. The thing I liked most was their booths… they’re huge! The booth we chose for the four of us could’ve easily have seated 10, making it a great place to have lunch with a bunch of co-​workers or perhaps a birthday celebration.
The food was served very quickly. I’d ordered two of their rolls and one of them was pretty good but the other one had a strange after-​taste that I didn’t like at all. My in-​laws were treating so I didn’t want to make a fuss by sending it back so I just kinda forced it down LOL. I also thought the size of the rolls were pretty small. My wife enjoyed her rolls and her sake as well but it was my in-​laws’ food that was the best. They both ordered hibachi plates and let us try them and they were delicious! The meat and veggies were tender and it was all very tasty. If we visited Sake Express again I know what I’ll be ordering for sure.

I love coming here. The food is good and the sushi doesn’t make me sick. I typically get the bento box. This location is a lot faster than the Belmont, but I imagine it doesn’t get as many customers.

Not bad went late and wasn’t expecting much but was kind of shocked and really good definitely go back again

The food here has it moments of highs and lows. I humbly think the food experience here has changed since they moved locations. The food isn’t as good as it was on new hope rd. Not all that thrilled about eating here unless I haven’t had it in awhile then I crave it. I usually order the hibachi chicken well done with brown rice, my husband orders the hibachi steak with brown rice and Ginger sauce. Its OK but could be better.

Sake is an excellent destination whether you’re having chicken teriyaki or scallops! The food is always delicious and the service is prompt! It has excellent food for a great price!

Great place for lunch, or dinner, love the food.

I went here a couple times. So far I love the bagel roll and Philadelphia roll sushi.
Their hibachi chicken and vegetable trays are decent as well the carrots are the best part.

Awesome Sushi! Dragon G Roll is by far the best Sushi Roll I’ve ever had! Awesome service as well!

Fantastic food with awesome staff! A meal there can make anyone’s day!!! Wonderful experience guaranteed!

Very disappointed. Have eaten here lots of times and have never had a problem. Not sure this time what happened. I ordered a Hibachi Shrimp and a Teriyaki Steak and my son and I both shared each. We were both very ill last night and today. And I know it was from the food because the only other thing I had to eat was a banana in the morning.. Not cool! Food poisoning sucks!

This place rocks! The food is not only delicious and cooked quickly but you cannot beat the prices. Seriously, it is so hard to find well priced hibachi places until now. The staff are also very friendly and will be willing to help with all your hibachi/​sushi needs. Sadly, I’m from out of town but I will be going back for more as soon as I’m back in Gastonia.

Delicious fresh food at great prices! And quite a variety. If you haven’t yet try the yakiniku steak! Mmmm. And nice friendly people and some of the sweetest waitstaff there are.

Stopped by for dinner and tried teriyaki chicken and Dynamite roll. Food taste was OK. Ambience was good and staff were very kind and receptive. Service was fast. Dine in and Drive through available. Great place for lunch I guess.

I LOOOOVED everything about this place. When we walked in everyone was nice and the atmosphere was friendly and inviting. The food was fantastic too! It wasn’t oily and everything tastes like it was freshly prepared. Our server was this sweet girl named Stephanie who was an absolute doll!

Seriously the quickest friendliest most delicious asian fusion restaurant in the area. Maybe even in Charlotte area. Extremely great service and always quick. We eat here at least once a week. I’ve tried others in Gastonia but they can’t match Sakes prices, food or service. If I were the owner I’d be proud to have such a devoted great team of workers. You can tell they enjoy their job and do their job very well.

I’ve been here a few times back when I lived in the area. The food never disappoints. It’s always fresh, seasoned correctly, hot. Just what you would look for in a typical hibachi restaurant. Last night was as awesome as I remembered! The only downfall was they didn’t have any fried rice or sushi since we came close to closing. Everyone who works in there is sweet. Overall enjoyed my shrimp hibachi and boyfriend enjoyed his chicken/​steak hibachi.

What looks looked a fast food joint turns out to have really good food. You can make your own combos and upgrade to premium protein s if you want. Order at the counter and it will be prepared quickly. Nicely casual and fresh. Has nice drive up window for takeout.

Always the best!
Prices and choices are fantastic. Lots of options. They serve sushi but didn’t order it. Ginger sauce and shrimp sauce available when ordering.
All the great things a Japanese steak house would have just not the Hitachi grill. (good for kids or 1^st dates lol)
Tapanyaki noodles with chicken very good and lots of food.
Hitachi filet cooked perfectly.
Egg roll was a spring roll and fresh and yummy.
Service was fast and polite!
Will come back again and again

My new favorite spot for a quick Japanese fix. Their sushi rolls are spot on and the prices aren’t half bad either! Lovely waitresses and fast services.
Hibachi meals are wonderful, got the chicken and fried rice this time around. If you’re in a hurry and want some sushi: these guys are my go-​to. Love it!

Good food at a great price. Went to lucky samurai down the street first but after looking at the place I didn’t trust the reviews.
This place is great for a quick hibachi style lunch/​dinner for around $ 6 – 8.
I walked in during lunch to see the place quite crowded, a good sign. The line at the register went quick. They handed us a reciept and told us to grab a seat. I wasn’t quite sure how the drink thing worked at first but, after a few minutes a «waitress» came by and took the reciept and filled our drink orders. The food was fast. My counterparts chicken was really good. Moist, flavorful, and delicious. My steak however, not so much. I should have spent the extra $ 2 to make it filet. It wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t good. We also ordered the veggie tempura. The mushroom was barely cooked and should have probably been cut in half. Still a great deal at $ 3.99 though.
I like this spot. If I’m in Gastonia and craving fastfood Japanese, this will be my first choice.