Food and Drink

Sushi and cocktail bar with Japanese-Peruvian twist expands to uptown Charlotte

A plate of Lomo Saltado sushi is the focus of a long, white table. The plate holds a large roll topped with steak, red onion, and tomato, with other sushi plates blurred in the background.
Sushi Rosé co-owner Nevin Anuran described the lomo saltado roll as “a Japanese-Peruvian version of a surf and turf roll.” Photo courtesy of Nevin Anuran
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  • Sushi Rosé plans Spring 2026 Charlotte debut in former Haymaker location.
  • Menu highlights include lomo saltado roll and expanded Latin steak offerings.
  • Owners aim to replicate Winston-Salem success with Nikkei-inspired cuisine.

Whether you’re in the mood for sashimi or Peruvian stir-fry steak, a new fusion restaurant is bringing the best of both worlds to Charlotte.

Sushi Rosé, a modern contemporary sushi bar specializing in Japanese and Latin cuisines, is expanding to the Queen City with plans to open in spring 2026, according to an Instagram post.

It will set up shop in uptown Charlotte, occupying the spot that once housed Haymaker, which closed its doors after a final New Year’s Eve dinner in 2024, CharlotteFive reported.

“Get ready for culinary excellence, vibrant vibes, and our signature Japanese-Latin fusion that brings the best of both worlds to your plate,” Sushi Rosé said on Instagram.

A top-down view of a rectangular piece of seared tuna on a white plate. It is garnished with a small amount of microgreens, thin red chili threads, and scattered halved cherry tomatoes, all resting in a pool of clear sauce with red oil drops.
Sushi Rosé opened its first location in downtown Winston Salem in 2024 and is looking to expand to Charlotte’s Uptown neighborhood by next spring. Photo courtesy of Nevin Anuran

The menu features everything from sushi rolls and authentic ceviche to small plates of crudo and edamame. A crowd favorite is its traditional lomo saltado, a Peruvian stir-fry dish made with marinated tenderloin steak, red onions and tomatoes.

There’s also a sushi-fied version of the classic dish — or what co-owner Nevin Anuran describes as “a Japanese-Peruvian version of a surf and turf roll.”

“What we do is we take the stir-fry steak, onions and potatoes and serve it over a plantain-shrimp tempura roll,” he told CharlotteFive. “That is by far what we’re known for.”

The new Charlotte location will have many of the same offerings, with plans to add Argentinian steaks, Brazilian churrasco steak and “bring other true Latin cultures into the mix,” Anuran said.

A dramatic, close-up shot of a Lomo Saltado dish in a black bowl. A mound of white rice and French fries is at the center, surrounded by a rich brown and red stew of beef and vegetables. The dish is garnished with fresh green cilantro.
Sushi Rosé is best known for its lomo saltado, a classic Peruvian stir-fry dish made with marinated steak, onions and tomatoes. Photo courtesy of Nevin Anuran

Sushi Rosé opened its first location in the heart of Winston-Salem a little over a year ago. In that time, it has been crowned Winston-Salem’s best new restaurant, and Anuran said he hopes it has the same impact in Charlotte.

“We fell in love with the architecture of the space,” he said, recalling his first visit to Ascent Uptown. “We decided to take a risk and take it as an opportunity to expand there.”

An official opening date hasn’t been announced, but Anuran said he’s aiming for February at the earliest.

A self-described “big foodie,” the serial entrepreneur said opening a restaurant had long been on his bucket list. The inspiration for Sushi Rosé was sparked during a business trip to Peru, where he dined at Japanese-Peruvian restaurant Maido.

A single piece of seared nigiri sushi is presented on a dark slate plate. The fish topping is lightly charred, with a topping of delicate green herbs, all set against a blurred background of warm, glowing lights.
Featured menu items at Sushi Rosé include traditional sushi rolls, nigiri, ceviche and small plates. Photo by Nevin Anuran

“The Japanese-Latin culture together, as a fusion, just really opened up my eyes and gave me a different perspective on cuisine in general,” Anuran told CharlotteFive.

He’s now bringing his own take on Nikkei cuisine with his cousin, master sushi chef Armin Anuran, at the helm.

“At Sushi Rosé, we take pride in being the premier Japanese Peruvian sushi cocktail lounge in the area,” the restaurant’s website says. “Our menu is a celebration of these rich culinary traditions, carefully crafted to bring out the best of both worlds.”

Sushi Rosé

Location: 225 S Poplar Street Charlotte, NC 28202 (opening spring 2026)

Location: 247 E 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Menu

Cuisine: Japanese-Latin fusion

Instagram: @sushiroseclt

A vibrant, high-angle close-up shot of a restaurant-style dish on a white plate. A large, rectangular block of deep red tuna is the centerpiece, topped with thin green herbs. It rests in a shallow pool of light-colored sauce with drops of reddish oil. Around the tuna are three small, halved red radishes, each topped with a small dollop of black caviar.
Sushi Rosé, a modern contemporary sushi bar specializing in Japanese and Latin cuisines, is expanding to the Queen City with plans to open in 2026. Photo courtesy of Nevin Anuran
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This story was originally published September 26, 2025 at 5:30 AM.

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Tanasia is a service journalism reporter at the Charlotte Observer | CharlotteFive, working remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. She covers restaurant openings/closings in Charlotte and statewide explainers for the NC Service Journalism team. She’s been with McClatchy since 2020.
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