When You Crave Quick & Healthy
Voted #1 Japanese Restaurant in Gaston County for 19 Years in a Row!
Wholesome Ingredients
We deliver quality. Our ingredients are fresh every day, ensuring the taste is authentic and wholesome. Nothing is frozen except for the scallops — those little guys like it cold!
Cooked to Order, Just For You
Our hibachi and teriyaki dishes are made to perfection right when you order. Sushi too! You’ll never get a pre-made meal because we believe in serving fresh, sizzling food.
Award-Winning Experience
Voted Gaston County’s best Japanese restaurant for almost two decades. Join us at our drive-thru or dine-in locations, and you’ll understand why locals keep coming back for more.
Appetizers
Rice Plates
Entrees are served with fried rice, sweet carrots, and 4oz. house sauce
(white or brown rice available)
Combo Plates
Entrees are served with fried rice, sweet carrots, and 4oz. house sauce
(white or brown rice available)
Low Carb Plates
Replace rice and sweet carrots with a mixture of zucchini, onions, broccoli, mushrooms, fresh carrots and 4 oz. house sauce
Noodle Plates
Comes with broccoli, carrots, cabbage, onions and 4oz. house sauce
Kids Plates
Entrees are served with fried rice, sweet carrots, and 4oz. house sauce
(white or brown rice available)
Sushi
Bento Boxes
Choose one sushi roll and one hibachi item below. Served with fried rice, sweet carrots, and 4 oz. house sauce (white or brown rice available)
Sushi & Hibachi Options
(choose 1 of each)
Poke BowlNew!
Includes sushi rice, cucumber, avocado, edamame, seaweed salad, masago, topped with spicy mayo and ponzu sauce
Sides
Drinks
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, Orange Crush, Sierra Mist, Cheerwine, Fruit Punch
Desserts
** These items are cooked to order and may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness.
Exceptional Service, Every Time
Flavor You Can See,
Freshness You Can Taste.
Flavor You Can See,
Freshness You Can Taste.
Local Favorites
Teriyaki Steak
Hibachi Shrimp
Teriyaki Chicken
Salmon
Sweet Carrots
Elevate Your Event
with Sake Express Catering
Planning a party, business meeting, or special occasion? Make it unforgettable with the fresh, flavorful taste of hibachi, teriyaki, or sushi from Sake Express. Our catering service brings restaurant-quality meals to your guests, all made with the finest ingredients. For groups of 10 or more, contact us to receive our detailed catering brochure. We’ll help you choose the perfect menu, customize portions, and handle setup, delivery, and timing—all tailored to your event’s needs.
Sisters, Owners, and
Dedicated to Our Community
When our father founded Sake Express, he didn’t just teach us how to cook — he instilled in us the values of hard work, dedication, and the pursuit of excellence. Today, we carry those values forward, ensuring every meal we serve is fresh, flavorful, and prepared with care.
We are committed to:
- No shortcuts — ever. From ingredients to preparation, quality is our priority.
- A supportive and positive environment for our incredible team.
- Giving back to the community that has supported us from the start, with gratitude and generosity.
If there’s anything we can do to make your experience better, we’re always here to listen.
— Linda & Lisa, Owners
Hours
Location
Gastonia
1327 E. Franklin Blvd Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 864-4466
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