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Cowa- Sake, Hickory, NC

Cowa- Sake

4.7
4.7
51 Reviews
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
Reservations are for Cowa-Sake dinning room. We have availability for Walk-ins in our extended dining room, sushi bar, and main bar. Please give us a call for any further assistance.

We are an urban fusion restaurant serving up food inspired by Japanese cuisine, highlighting the highest quality fish and incorporating traditional techniques combined with street food vibes, and busting out our signature Imagine One Hospitality Yeast Rolls for our burgers, sliders, and bento boxes. Our energy is the highest, our vibe is the most fun, our ingredients are the freshest, and our honor is to serve it all up! Utilizing local purveyors and vendors, we are staying true to the Lackeys vision of supporting and enriching our community. We have even tapped into theatrics to really elevate our guest experience! From flaming desserts, to table-side smoked sushi rolls and cocktails, popping flavor bubble martinis, and dry iced cocktails and mocktails, we promise you an evening like no other.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Sushi, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 475-7714
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 51 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cowa Sake delights with its "absolutely delicious" cuisine and "excellent" service. The atmosphere offers a cozy, urban vibe, perfect for intimate conversations. While occasional slow service is noted, the restaurant's dedication to quality food and friendly staff shines through, making it a favorite for many. Reservations are recommended.

51 Reviews
  1. Dan

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and a wide selection on the menu. Ambiance is active and warm.

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  2. Max

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for dinner in Hickory with great food and even better service. Just bring cash because they charge you for using a credit card. Other than that, you won’t regret eating here.

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  3. Sharine

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was wonderful and food was great! Loved the atmosphere!

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  4. Jen

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and great service.````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````

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  5. Lanny

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food with great combinations of choices. I'll be back ofren!

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  6. Philip

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took our son here for his birthday and we were very happy with everything. The ambience was cozy and festive (for the holidays). Loved the paper lamps that changed colors and the cool soy sauce bottles. I love little details like that. The staff was super friendly. The sushi was fresh and delicious. We don’t have many good food options in Hickory and we were grateful to have found this place. We will be back for sure!

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  7. Nona

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and the food was excellent. There was a good crowd but our drinks and food arrived at the table right on time. Will definitely be back to try out some of the other menu items.

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  8. Karen

    Charlotte

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time making reservations for this restaurant and it was really easy. Loved the availability especially for having decided last minute. Ambience was great, not too close to other parties but enough to have an intimate conversation. The food was delicious ! Especially the Wagyu Nigiri, the drinks were phenomenal!! Finally a place who’s invested in getting real talent. Other restaurants have terrible cocktails. Absolutely would return.

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  9. Ricky

    Charlotte

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time there, waitress was great and knowledgeable. Food was awesome and priced very affordably. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxing. we had two 7 year olds with us and things went very well, defiantly will return....without the kids, lol!

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  10. Peter

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible experience Friday night. First we hate being seated in the Rooster. It’s not the experience we really want. Sitting over there you feel forgotten. Service was beyond bad. Food was just ok. Ordered the bag of donuts for desert and instead of the 4 dipping sauces they brought 2…… and those 2 were mayonnaise and sweet and sour dipping sauce like for an egg roll. Who does that stuff??? We eat in downtown a couple of times a week but we’re striking Cowa Sake off our list for good.

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Cowa- Sake is rated 4.7 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 pm
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Cowa- Sake

1 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601

Additional information

  • Area
    Hickory
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Sushi, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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