Ten

4.9

1091 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Romantic

Ten is a modern Japanese tapas style restaurant, centrally located on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall.

Since 2006, Ten has served a variety of both traditional and original cuisine.

Chef Pei Jen Chang sources ingredients from the finest local, regional, and international sea and farm purveyors, and strives to offer fare that will appeal to the gamut of culinary palates.

Our bar menu boasts an extensive wine list, an assortment of imported and local craft beers, as well as one of the largest collections of sake in Virginia. In addition, we offer a unique selection of libations, such as hand-crafted Asian inspired cocktails, assembled using inventive, authentic ingredients, or a 'Sake Flight', which allows for the subtle, intricate flavors of three selected varietals to be experienced.

The meaning of the Japanese word 'Ten' is 'heaven' or 'celebration', and our highest goal is to create an elevated, adventurous, and intimate dining experie

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Phone number
(434) 295-6691
Website
http://www.ten-sushi.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Pei J. Chang

Location
120 B. East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Cross street
2nd Street SE
Parking details
Ten is located on the pedestrian mall in Downtown Charlottesville. Convenient parking is available in the Water Street Parking Garage and in an open-air hourly lot, both at the intersection of 2nd St. SE and Water Street. We validate parking for the Water Street Garage. An additional metered lot can be found two blocks west of the Water Street Garage, free after 6:00 PM.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wine

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Edamame$6.00
young soy beans, sea salt
Aburi Saba$8.00
lightly broiled japanese mackerel, house oshinko, su miso
Gyoza$7.00
pork and ginger dumplings, soy, chili crisp
Ankimo$13.00
gently poached monkfish liver, shiso, house oshinko, ponzu
Sunomono*$14.00
choice of yellow tail, snow crab, octopus, or scallop, house oshinko, seaweed, ponzu

Shiru Mono / Soups

Aka Dashi Miso$5.00
red miso, tofu, nameko mushroom, and scallion
Udon$6.00
noodles, tempura crunch, nori, japanese soy broth

Salada / Salads

Seaweed$6.00
hiyashi wakame
Ten$9.00
organic field greens, radish, cucumber, pine nuts, ginger dressing

Tempura

Lobster$16.00
sweet aioli
Cuddle Fish$13.00
korean chili and sesame cream reduction
Shrimp$15.00
spicy cream sauce
Rock Shrimp$13.00
spicy créme and sweet wasabi sauces
Avocado$9.00
sweet aioli

Kushiyaki / Skewers

Harami Wasabi*$10.00
wagyu skirt steak with wasabi
Harami Garlic*$10.00
wagyu skirt steak with garlic chips
Harami Miso*$10.00
wagyu skirt steak, sweet miso sauce, sesame seeds
Harami Trio*$15.00
three wagyu skirt steak skewers: wasabi, garlic, miso
Yakitori$8.00
chicken with teriyaki sauce
Tori Karai Yuzu$8.00
chicken with spicy yuzu sauce
Karai Honey Tori$8.00
chicken with spicy honey sauce
Tori Trio$12.00
three chicken skewers: teriyaki, spicy yuzu, spicy honey

Osusume / Chef Recommendations

Wagyu Tenderloin*$39.00
truffle herb wasabi butter
Ten Hamachi*$18.00
lightly seared yellowtail sashimi, ponzu butter
Miso Sea Bass*$19.00
saikyo miso marinade, baby bok choi, cilantro dashi

Domburi / Rice Bowls

Poke Don*$24.00
diced tuna & avocado, sushi rice, soy sesame sauce
Chirashi*$25.00
assorted sashimi over sushi rice

Maki Zushi / Rolls*

Kani Avocado$9.00
snow crab, cucumber, avocado, tobiko
Maguro Karai Honey$11.00
tuna, scallion, spicy honey sauce
Ebi Tempura$9.00
shrimp tempura, scallion, wasabi tobiko, spicy sauce
Stella Blue Crab Roll$13.00
blue crab, cucumber, avocado, sweet aioli, old bay
Soft Shell Crab$12.00
soft shell crab, shiso, avo, cucumber, kaiware, sweet aioli
Spicy Toro$15.00
chu toro, avo, pickled jalepeño, crunch, spicy sauces, tobiko
Japanese Wagyu Beef$16.00
kalbi marinated wagyu, avocado, lettuce, scallion
Dragon Roll$16.00
fresh water eel, tamago, avocado, shiso, kaiware, cucumber
Wasabi Roll$12.00
tuna, cucumber, kizami, creamy wasabi, scallion, wasabi tobiko
Rainbow$15.00
kani avocado roll topped with sashimi, avocado, scallion, tobiko
Tiger$14.00
tiger prawn, avo, cuke, crunch, tobiko, unagi & spicy sauces
Sake Roll$12.00
salmon, avocado, pickled jalapeño, kewpie, crunch
Hotate Roll$12.00
spicy scallop, avocado, scallion, cucumber, tobiko
Teka Maki$8.00
tuna
Negi Toro$9.00
toro & scallion
Unagi Sansho$9.00
fresh water eel, japanese peppercorns, unagi sauce
Ume Shiso Kyuri$7.00
sour plum, shiso, cucumber
Yasai Maki$9.00
local greens, burdock, shiitake, avocado, cucumber
Shiitake$7.00
Cucumber$6.00
Avocado$7.00

Nigiri & Sashimi*

per order: one piece nigiri / two pieces sashimi; $1 up charge for sashimi

Omakase

Omakase
- Nigiri (6 Pieces)$30.00
- Sashimi (6 Pieces)$36.00
- Nigiri (10 Pieces)$50.00
- Sashimi (10 Pieces)$60.00
- Nigiri (20 Pieces)$100.00
- Sashimi (20 Pieces)$120.00

Akami / Red Meat Fish

Maguro$6.00
tuna
Chu Toro$7.00
marbled tuna
Oh Toro$8.00
super rich marbled tuna
Zuke Maguro$6.00
soy marinated tuna
Sake$5.00
salmon

Shiromi / White Meat Fish

Hamachi$5.00
yellowtail
Hawaiian Walu$5.00
escolar
Kanpachi$5.00
mature amberjack
Madai$5.00
japanese snapper
Suzuki$5.00
striped bass

Kai Ebi & Yaki Zakana / Shellfish & Cooked Fish

Tako$4.00
steamed octopus
Hotate$5.00
hokkaido scallop
Ebi$4.00
hawaiian king prawn
Kani$4.00
snow crab
Watari Kani$5.00
blue crab
Unagi$5.00
broiled fresh water eel

Sono Ta / Additional Items

Saba$5.00
japanese mackerel
Ikura$4.00
salmon roe
Ankimo$5.00
monkfish liver
Tamago$4.00
sweet egg

Dessert

Warm Chocolate Cake$8.00
vanilla ice cream, matcha powder, chocolate crumble
Mochi Ice Cream$6.00
green tea

After Dinner

Taylor Fladgate 20 Yr Tawny$13.00
Ferreira L.B.V.$7.00
La Cigarrera Manzanilla$8.00
- 375ml$38.00

What 1,091 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ten is a must-visit sushi destination in Charlottesville, known for its "excellent service and food" and "amazing ambiance." Guests praise the "high quality sashimi" and unique dishes like wagyu beef tenderloin and lobster tempura. While some find it "a bit too loud and dark," its vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff ensure a memorable dining experience.

1,091 Reviews

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Jonathan
VIP
Richmond
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic sushi. This is the only sushi restaurant around Charlottesville that is close to being NY like.
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Sanjay
VIP
Toronto
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We go to this place once every year at Christmas time to celebrate a birthday. I believe this is the 3rd or 4th year of us going back. It is a great spot — really good food and ambience. The service was incredible — we were assisted by Jack and his service, attention to detail, demeanour, positive vibes, etc etc was unbelievably good. It was such a pleasure all evening. When he realized we were celebrating a birthday he offered a Molton chocolate cake dessert on the house even though we had paid the bill, we asked for a cocktail recipe and he hand wrote it for us. It was little gestures like this that make it memorable. It made a really good dinner to be great and for that we are very appreciative.
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David
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Wyatt, was fantastic. Food, saki, and service were on point. We were very pleased with the experience and look forward to joining you for dinner again when we are back in town.
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James
Richmond
83 reviews
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All we had was good, but especially loved the gyoza. The hard part with the menu was deciding what to order. We wanted everything, so I guess we'll just have to come back.
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Ken
VIP
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you’re looking for sushi in Charlottesville, this is the best you will find. It has a great vibe, excellent sushi, cool atmosphere, top notch service and I will come back again next time I’m visiting from San Diego. Only reason I didn’t give it 5* for every category is I’m spoiled in SD with what I think is the best in the country 😋. Go here if you can you won’t regret it!
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Steve
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best sushi in Charlottesville. Always a wonderful experience.
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Will
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great vibes and fantastic food. Would recommend to anyone.
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Richard
Richmond
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We go to Ten two or three times a year as a special occasion, and it never fails to impress us with the quality of food and service. The menu does not change very much, and what they do, they do very well. Always thoughtful service, too.
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Emily
VIP
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always excellent. Our go-to place for special occasions & any excuse for a super delicious meal.
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elizabeth
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent sushi with some twists on typical rolls; fresh and delicious. Very attentive and knowledgeable wait staff. Restaurant is quite busy with lots going on, so our little table didn't feel as private as I would have liked; next time I will request a booth or sit at the sushi bar. We will continue to return to Ten when we are in Charlottesville.
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FAQs

Ten offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (434) 295-6691.

Ten is rated 4.9 stars by 1091 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

120 B. East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Additional information

Cross street
2nd Street SE
Neighborhood
Charlottesville
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:15 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Ten is located on the pedestrian mall in Downtown Charlottesville. Convenient parking is available in the Water Street Parking Garage and in an open-air hourly lot, both at the intersection of 2nd St. SE and Water Street. We validate parking for the Water Street Garage. An additional metered lot can be found two blocks west of the Water Street Garage, free after 6:00 PM.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Pei J. Chang
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Wine

Website
http://www.ten-sushi.com/
Phone number
(434) 295-6691

Featured in

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Ten

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Virginia Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Zensai / Appetizers

Edamame$6.00

Aburi Saba$8.00

Gyoza$7.00

Ankimo$13.00

Sunomono*$14.00

Shiru Mono / Soups

Aka Dashi Miso$5.00

Udon$6.00

Salada / Salads

Seaweed$6.00

Ten$9.00

Tempura

Lobster$16.00

Cuddle Fish$13.00

Shrimp$15.00

Rock Shrimp$13.00

Avocado$9.00

Kushiyaki / Skewers

Harami Wasabi*$10.00

Harami Garlic*$10.00

Harami Miso*$10.00

Harami Trio*$15.00

Yakitori$8.00

Tori Karai Yuzu$8.00

Karai Honey Tori$8.00

Tori Trio$12.00

Osusume / Chef Recommendations

Wagyu Tenderloin*$39.00

Ten Hamachi*$18.00

Miso Sea Bass*$19.00

Domburi / Rice Bowls

Poke Don*$24.00

Chirashi*$25.00

Maki Zushi / Rolls*

Kani Avocado$9.00

Maguro Karai Honey$11.00

Ebi Tempura$9.00

Stella Blue Crab Roll$13.00

Soft Shell Crab$12.00

Spicy Toro$15.00

Japanese Wagyu Beef$16.00

Dragon Roll$16.00

Wasabi Roll$12.00

Rainbow$15.00

Tiger$14.00

Sake Roll$12.00

Hotate Roll$12.00

Teka Maki$8.00

Negi Toro$9.00

Unagi Sansho$9.00

Ume Shiso Kyuri$7.00

Yasai Maki$9.00

Shiitake$7.00

Cucumber$6.00

Avocado$7.00

Nigiri & Sashimi*

Omakase

Omakase

Akami / Red Meat Fish

Maguro$6.00

Chu Toro$7.00

Oh Toro$8.00

Zuke Maguro$6.00

Sake$5.00

Shiromi / White Meat Fish

Hamachi$5.00

Hawaiian Walu$5.00

Kanpachi$5.00

Madai$5.00

Suzuki$5.00

Kai Ebi & Yaki Zakana / Shellfish & Cooked Fish

Tako$4.00

Hotate$5.00

Ebi$4.00