Uzumaki Revolving Sushi Plans Charlotte Restaurant
The Chicago-based chain will open its third location at Arboretum Park in South Charlotte.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Japanese Food
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Uzumaki Revolving Sushi plans to build a 2,918-square-foot restaurant at Arboretum Park in South Charlotte, according to Mecklenburg County records reported by the Charlotte Business Journal. Construction is slated to start in December 2026, with a targeted opening in April 2027.
Why it matters
The project extends the Chicago-based chain's footprint into South Charlotte and adds to a growing number of Japanese dining options in the metro area. It comes shortly after a new all-you-can-eat sushi spot opened in nearby Steele Creek.
The project carries a $1.22 million build-out cost for a 2,918-square-foot space at 7915 Providence Rd, Suite 200, according to county records. The source does not confirm whether the April 2027 target opening date is firm.
The players
Uzumaki Revolving Sushi
A Chicago-based revolving sushi chain offering all-you-can-eat tiers and à la carte dining, with existing locations in Maryland and Illinois.
The details
The restaurant will offer traditional Japanese fare, including seared branzino nigiri and squid sashimi, plus vegan options such as edamame and seaweed salad. Diners choose from three all-you-can-eat tiers or order à la carte, ordering from the table while food travels to their seat on a Bullet Train conveyor, with a robot server delivering drinks and warm dishes.
Timeline
October 2026: Mr. Tokyo Premium opened in Steele Creek.
November 4, 2026: The Charlotte Business Journal report was published.
December 2026: Construction is slated to begin.
April 2027: Targeted opening for the South Charlotte restaurant.
Market Landscape
Uzu's model builds on the conveyor-belt revolving sushi format, adding a Bullet Train delivery system and a robot server to the traditional setup. The Charlotte location extends the chain's presence into a metro area where a new all-you-can-eat sushi spot recently opened in Steele Creek.
South Charlotte diners will have a new option for all-you-can-eat sushi and à la carte Japanese dishes once the restaurant opens. Those interested in the three dining tiers can expect to choose their pricing level when ordering from the table.
The takeaway
Revolving and conveyor-style sushi formats continue to expand into new markets, giving diners more ways to order and receive their food. Readers interested in the new location can watch for construction updates ahead of the targeted April 2027 opening.
What happens next
Construction is slated to begin in December 2026, with a targeted opening in April 2027.
Further reading
For more on the city's dining scene, explore Japanese Food coverage across Charlotte.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Charlotte Observer.
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