CHARLOTTE, N.C.  –  SHARIGATO, a new hand roll restaurant by Chef Shari Lynne Robins, is opening at Joinery in Fall 2025. Drawing inspiration from the iconic KazuNori, in LA and NYC, the 1,438-square-foot restaurant will house a 24-seat bar where guests can dine and watch the art, precision, and care that go into crafting each hand roll. The address is 420 E 22nd Street, Charlotte, NC 28206. For more information, visit www.sharigato.com. SHARIGATO’s dedication to hand rolls as its primary offering sets it apart as a distinct competitive advantage. Unlike traditional sushi restaurants that serve a variety of sushi, sashimi, and rolls, SHARIGATO will focus exclusively on the hand roll experience. It will deliver high-quality, personalized, and delicious made-to-order hand rolls, served one by one, that customers can enjoy quickly while the rice is still warm and the nori remains crispy, creating the perfect crunchy bite. The streamlined menu makes ordering faster and more efficient. The simplicity of the offering appeals to those seeking a high-quality, fast casual dining experience with an emphasis on premium ingredients, ensuring that their offerings maintain high standards of freshness and flavor. To guarantee the optimal experience, SHARIGATO’s bar will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with no reservations. With limited sushi counter seating, the restaurant will also offer to-go and delivery options, aided by SHARIBOTO, a really cool maki-making robot. SHARIBOTO will expand the restaurant’s menu, offering travel-friendly, maki-style bites as the next best thing to the in-house experience. There will also be indoor and outdoor seating for guests to enjoy these must-try creations. After relocating from Los Angeles to Charlotte and suddenly finding herself unemployed at the ripe young age of 60, Shari was inspired to return to her restaurant roots. “I knew it was time to take matters into my own hands and bring my passion for Japanese and California cuisine to life here in Charlotte,” said Robins. “I believe food has to be craveable, and what I am trying to build at SHARIGATO is consistency across incredible flavors so that people can’t stop thinking about coming back for more.” Charlotte-based Perry Poole Architects is leading the design and architecture. The design is minimalist yet unexpectedly vibrant, blending modern simplicity with handcrafted charm. Using humble materials like painted wood, ceramic tile, steel, and zinc, the atmosphere remains moody and intimate. Drawing inspiration from Charlotte Perriand and her deep appreciation for craft, even simple elements, such as stools, lighting, and the overall functionality of the space, embody a refined, unexpected elegance. Dressler Construction is leading construction efforts. David Tschirhart at Legacy brokered the deal. New York-based OTTO Brand Lab has led the branding and creative consulting. Other notable partners include Pinnacle Bank. ...read more read less