Charlotte is getting a serious sushi upgrade this spring. Uchi, the James Beard backed Japanese restaurant group, is heading for Plaza Midwood with a full dining room on the ground level and a rooftop izakaya perched above. The duo, Uchi and its sister bar Uchibā, will set up inside the Commonwealth development at 1720 Commonwealth Avenue under chef Shaun King. The team is targeting an opening around the end of March, with plans for both a la carte sushi and an omakase tasting, a clean, mBeard-backedodern dining room, and a drinks list built around sake and Japanese inspired cocktails.
The restaurants are taking over restored storefronts at 1720 Commonwealth Ave. in Plaza Midwood, with Uchibā slated for the upstairs bar and rooftop space. Uchi’s official locations page already lists Charlotte as “coming soon,” and Axios Charlotte has detailed the address and rooftop setup. As reported by the Charlotte Observer, the group is aiming for a late March opening window, pending the usual final inspections and staff training.