Upscale Pan Asian Cuisine, featuring favorites from China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia, with sushi, wine and spirits! Located in Charlotte's Piedmont Town Center, AZN is THE destination for the freshest Sushi, incredible Pan Asian entrees in town!
"I never write reviews-too busy eating! Chef is Malaysian & curries are authentic...flavorful but not spicy. I seek out Asian restaurants in Charlotte (grew up on west coast & lots of travels). This place is by far the BEST!!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Found this restaurant on Open Table and too my mom there for Mother's Day brunch. It happened to also be my father's birthday. The brunch had everything we could have wanted (Dim Sum, Sushi, Stir Fry, crab legs and soups and desserts. This was our first time, so ednn't really know what is on the menu, bu I'm sure it is fantastic!
Also everything was claen, well set up and the staff was courteous and atttntave."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Even though we felt the menu prices were inflated, the food was good and the atmosphere was excellent. Nice bar menu as well. The service could have been more efficient.
We hope the location does not lead to its demise because we will return."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
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"Will, the Saxophonist, was fantastic and I was very excited to know he is there every Friday and Satuday night! Great music to listen to while dining with friends!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic
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"Sushi was fantastic. Emily was our server and she was very friendly and provided good suggestions. The portions are very large. Will definitely return."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"The service here is poor. The servers do not understand the menu well and are not able to articulate the ingredients in the dishes. Ordered the Pad Thai, it came without sprouts. When I asked for sprouts, the kitchen did not have any and did not inform the servers that they ran out. I sent the dish back and rerquested something else. The manager came over to apologize and offered us free dessert. We took him up on it and ordered two desserts only to find they had been added to our bill. Also, when I ordered a second glass of wine, it was directly into my existing glass. No fresh glass was offered. Unacceptable service considering the restaraunt is marketing itself as an upscale establishment. We will not return."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2010
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"This is just a great Italian restaurant, everything you never knew you always wanted. Even lived up to our Italian exchange students expectations. Truly a gem, nothing pretentious, just capable and excellent food not found in other Italian restaurants served by a pleasant friendly competent staff. They are on top of their game in every way. Not a bargain priced place but extrememly reasonable for the food served. Of note was the wine list. So many places gouge you on wine by the glass; not here."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"AZN is fantastic! One of our favorite new spots. The food and the staff are amazing. Everyone gets the VIP treatment."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Really enjoyed dinner. The food and service were excellent. Will definitely return. We started with edamame and ordered 4 sushi items. The presentation was very nice as the platter was a bridge. The server was friendly and offered suggestions and recommendations."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"One of the best dinners I've had in Charlotte. Everybody's food was amazing, the service was great, and the prices were reasonable. Would definitely recommend it. Try the seabass; avoid the spicy edamame"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"We had the duck and Kamikaze roll. Both were very delicious, particularly the duck which had been marinating for 4 days. Generous portions, perfect crisp of the skin, extremely flavorful. Our waitress was engaging and patient because it took us awhile to decide from the many items on the menu. When we asked for more side cucumbers and sauce and wrap to finish the rest if the duck, they were very accommodating. Both what seemed to be the manager and owner stopped by at the end to say hello and were very friendly. I would definitely come back again to try their other dishes."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, hot spot
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"After only 3 visits, AZN has quickly become one of our favorite restaurants in Charlotte. Fantastic menu with a creative blend of Asian flavors and dishes and the staff - led by the managers, Steven and Stefano - are great. Funky modern feel and an elegant dining space with room between tables to have a conversation without overhearing your neighbors. I strongly recommend a visit!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Simply extraordinary! This is by far the best dining experience we have had in Charlotte in 6 years. I cannot emphasize how much we enjoyed every aspect of our meal. The place is beautiful, the service, impeccable and most importantly the food was outstanding. We had the shrimp dumplings which were heavenly (and even better than the ones I have had in NYC), the walnut shrimp and the 7-flavor beef. The strawberry lemondrop martinis were also scrumptious. We cannot wait to return!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2007
Special Features: romantic, hot spot
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"And we left impressed. My wife was first taken by the atmosphere and decor, which was top notch. We started with the lettuce wraps with chicken, which were very good. Our entrees were the Chilean Seabass and the Korean Short Ribs. Both were marked as restaurant specialties and did not disappoint. Both were cooked perfectly. Portion size was good and proportionate with the price. The short ribs were large enough to share. We did not try a dessert this time, so cannot comment on those. We really enjoyed our meal and are looking forward to our next time there."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"I have been to AZN many times since it opened less than a year ago and have always had a great time. The service is wonderful--friendly and attentive, even when handling a big group--and the food is tasty. In fact, AZN has now become my favorite sushi spot in Charlotte. I can't wait to sit outside at the bar this spring and summer!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, hot spot
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"My experience, turned out to be WAY better than what I had expected. The food was definitely my favorite part of the my experience. I was very elated with my experience and will definitely be back."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Excellent dining experience. We were there to celebrate birthdays. The AZN staff were very kind, knowledgeable, and professional. We look forward to going back to AZN. Thank you."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"AZN has sparse modern atmosphere. Food is decent and restaurant was very busy the night that we dined as a party of four. Sushi is better than traditional dishes. Servers inattentive and somewhat unfamiliar with the offerings. Prices are high relative to the quality of the food and the atmosphere / service. While the food is decent, Charlotte has several alternatives that offer either better food and service or better value."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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"We dined at AZN for the first time on Friday, February 15th, 2013. The restaurant is the most high design Asian Fusion restaurant in Charlotte. High celings, large circular bar, two story windows and a mezzanine area for private parties overlooking the main dining area.
The food was wonderful too... We started with the Spring Rolls. Two pieces cut on the diagonal with two delicious dipping sauces. We then shared the chicken curry dish and the house fried rice. Both very good!. We will definitely return."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"The ceviche was good but expensive at like $19. We got one of the specialty rolls which was oversauced...drowned out the fish...and was expensive at $18. We sat at the bar. One bartender was nice, the other could care less. The ambience was so-so. Not a lot of activity at 7:30 on a Friday. The piano was loud in the bar area. But we liked the overall look and feel of the restaurant itself. I would give it another shot for that reason alone."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
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"The first thing that impressed me was the decor; modern, Asian, beautifully and tastefully done. The service was friendly and the server was very knowledgeable. She helped our vegan select something that fit the bill. She knew that we were going to the theater after the dinner, so our food was served promptly. We were all very pleased with the presentation and the flavor."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"AZN is quickly becoming my favorite restaurant in Charlotte. The food is fantastic and the restaurant has a great feel to it.
Last night was Chinese New Year and all I can say is "Wow!" AZN really went all out. The culture was celebrated authentically and with a flair that made for a wonderful dining experience. The handmade noodle show was unlike anything I had ever seen; how did he turn that big ball of dough into hundreds of tiny strands of noodles that quickly? The whole restaurant was in awe. There was a traditional Chinese Lion Dance that came through at about 7pm. Everyone was on their feet cheering and taking photos. Chinese New Year might just be my new favorite holiday too. Save the date for next year - can't miss event!"
Dined on 02/10/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"My husband and I went with our teenage son and thought it was great. The piano music was so relaxing and the food was delicious. More people need to know about it."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"While the service at the restaurant was consistently good, the same thing can't be said for the food. The calamari in tempura was basically tasteless--a huge glob of fried batter with a little white ring in the middle. The calamari was tender but neither it or the batter had any flavor at all. On the other hand, the sea bass was outstanding. Very well cooked with a little sauce. Highly recommended it. My companion had short ribs which were also quite good. Perhaps the calamari was an anomoly."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2009
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"The spicy calamari wasn't really spicy. The breading was really too thick and overpowered the taste of the calamari. The mains were all very good. Salmon, duck, short ribs, and oscar snapper were very tasty and the portions generous."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2006
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"AZN is an excellent choice for sushi lovers, as well as for those who condider raw fish a kind of bait. The visual presentation of the food was spectacular, the sevice impeccable and the choices were awesome. Plan to return soon."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2009
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