The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar

The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (2031) • $$

Aimee N. "I had another excellent meal here. Lastnight we had a party of 9 and sat outside. Our server, Rylee was great! I am just so blown away at how reasonable these prices are. It's quality, a lot of food and so cheap! Service is great and the place is adorbs. We had the brussel sprouts app and it was really good. Also had the crab Rangoon dip which tastes just like you think it should. I had the tuna-avotini. It wasn't the best quality tuna but for the price it was great. I prefer the poke over this dish. Anyone lined their meals and they did a great birthday celebration!"

Ajisai Japanese Fusion

Ajisai Japanese Fusion

★★★★☆ 4.2 (696) • $$

Mohamed N. ""Decent Asian fusion near NCSU at Cameron Village"We came here on a Saturday evening just after 5pm, and it was already hopping. We were able to snag one of their outside tables, thankfully. The outside seating area is nice & covered, and they have large heaters for cooler weather, too. NOTE: THE HOSTESS TOLD US THAT THE YELP FREE APPETIZER DEAL THAT POPPED UP ON MY PHONE WHEN I CHECKED IN IS NO LONGER OFFERED.We split a volcano roll for an appetizer, and my son and I each had a ramen bowl (I had chicken-shio and he had beef). My wife had a chicken dish-- not sure which-- maybe the teriyaki chicken.I will give the restaurant A+ for presentation. Each dish came out artfully prepared: the sushi, the ramen bowls, etc.The volcano roll was fine. The menu says it comes with a "spicy cilantro sauce", but it was a very mild roll overall. I liked it, but I confess it wasn't as flavorful as I may have preferred. But still "good".My son and I were lukewarm on the ramen bowls. Again, excellent presentation, but mine tasted like creamy chicken soup from a can. I poured in some soy sauce to give it extra flavor. In hindsight, I probably should have ordered it spicy rather than mild, but I didn't know it would be THIS mild. The ramen noodles were good-- thick and good texture though sadly they had absorbed the super-mild creamy chicken soup flavor. And the other ingredients were good-- I liked the scallions. But I'm not sure where the creamy texture came from. My son ate his ramen but he noted that there are many places nearby with noticeably better (e.g., Iso Iso is just 2 blocks away).My wife's chicken dish was tasty, though-- she gave us each a bite, and it was quite good.The service was good-- they checked on us, refilled the water, were friendly overall, etc. Prices were reasonable, too.If I were to go back, I'd try ordering things more spicy. It's possible they're used to people with very sensitive palates and went a little farther than I expected when we said "mild". I also would try ordering different dishes. But again, A+ presentation, good setting, good service, reasonable prices, and decent food."

Sushi Thai Cary

Sushi Thai Cary

★★★★☆ 4 (502)

Shanelle Y. "Although my family has been coming to this restaurant for many years, I haven't dined in in quite some time. We came to eat here on a Saturday evening for dinner, and it was pretty busy. The restaurant walls are nicely decorated with traditional art, and there is ample seating available. Although it was busy, the waiters were very friendly and attentive. I tried their nigiri for the first time and it was delicious!! The fish was fresh and flavorful, and the portion was pretty generous. My family also ordered the pad Thai, Massamam curry, spider roll, and soft shell crab, and all of the dishes were great. I've never had a bad experience with food quality or service in the many times I've been here, Sushi Thai just simply does it right!"

Sushi Iwa

Sushi Iwa

★★★★☆ 3.8 (521) • $$

Dale D. "Lunch sushi and sashimi is full of variety and flavors.The Seaweed Salad is fresh and crispy lettuce,tomatoes, carrots, and plenty of Seaweed with ginger dressing.The steamy hot sweet and sour soup is packed with many flavors, tofu, mushrooms, and umami tastes is very warming and satisfying."

Oiso

Oiso

★★★★★ 4.6 (333) • $$

Sarah G. "After years of wanting to come here, I finally made it! It was worth the wait, because the fish is absolutely amazing.I had the sushi special, which is six pieces of nigiri, with a simple roll of your choice (salmon or tuna). Everything was delicious, except I wasn't a huge fan of the squid, but that's OK because I don't think it's for everyone.Our waiter was really nice, and everything was fantastic! Definitely recommend it, especially for people who want vegetarian sushi."

Sushi Nine

Sushi Nine

★★★★☆ 3.6 (489) • $$

Aimee N. "From the outside you have no idea how huge this restaurant is. I was blown away by the size of it. Everything was clean and minimally decorated. We sat at a booth and the side of the booth was way too high compared to the table. I had the Tom kha sooo (hot) and it wasn't spicy at all. It was very average. The shrimp on it was good. We split the edamame and they were barely warm. I had the lunch sushi/sashimi combo and the rice just fell all apart. It was very hard to eat. My friend had 2 shrimp tempura rolls and they fell apart, too. There are much more sushi spots in the area that I would go to next time. Our server was very nice."

Yuri Japanese Restaurant

Yuri Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (414) • $$

Brian L. "I had a good experience at Yuri for lunch on the weekend. Yuri is tucked in a corner, between several other shops. The inside is very well decorated with multiple types of seating. Alongside the standard tables and bar seating, there were also more traditional mat seats that you could sit at. The menu was pretty expansive and had a lot of selection. We ordered 3 sushi rolls (speed, fire dragon, and seafood roll). All 3 rolls had very generous portion sizes and fresh cuts of fish. The sushi rolls here are slightly larger and contain more fish than your average sushi spot. Overall great sushi spot, would recommend."

Sushi Blues Cafe

Sushi Blues Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (562) • $$

Zoe S. "This place has BOGO sushi for dine in only. You can never go wrong with Bogo sushi. They have a lot of different rolls which kinda makes it hard to make a decision. I like this place if you want a casual place for sushi that won't break the bank."

Iza Whiskey & Eats

Iza Whiskey & Eats

★★★★★ 4.6 (253) • $$

Daniel B. "We enjoyed the food, drink, and service at Iza Whiskey & Eats in downtown Carrboro. This is a solid sushi/Asian-fusion-type restaurant and bar, especially for the area. If Iza was located in a bigger city, I'd give it four stars, but for Carrboro-Chapel Hill, this place is great (giving a generous five). Having dined out a lot in Carrboro and Chapel Hill over the past three years, we came into Iza with tempered expectations. I'm happy to report that we did not leave disappointed. I like this place and recommend it.Iza opened in November 2020 in the old One Fish Two Fish Poke Joint space (https://bit.ly/40ydINW) in the East Main Square shopping center. Free surface parking is available in the shopping center's lot. That's where we parked, but be sure to read the signs about restrictions. Also, plenty of parking is available in the nearby deck (you can't miss it), which belongs to the Town of Carrboro.I really like the restaurant and bar space here. It's beautiful, as are the drinks and dishes. This place exudes a trendier, upscale ambiance, but still keeps things casual and unpretentious. And it's not all just for show. The chefs and bartenders back up the look with well-executed food and drink, and excellent customer service. Interior features include a prominent kabuki mural (I love it), Asian lanterns and pendant lights, well-stocked shelves of whiskey, and a large illuminated Buddha head. Outside, there's a fairly spacious, uncovered, string-lit patio.During our visit, the menu offered a nice variety of both small and large plates. You can dine here tapas-style or everyone can get their own main dish. The sushi menu consisted mainly of rolls ($9-17 each). There was a Sashimi Platter ($36.90), but to our surprise, no nigiri other than the toro special that our server told us about.Conversely, with "Whiskey" in the business name, the bar's extensive drink menu did not come as a surprise. The drink menu we received contained a list of 111 whiskeys. There were whiskey flights ($25-50), sake, cocktails, wine, beer, and more.Below is what our table of four ordered. I think I missed a drink or two. We doubled up on some of the apps due to portion sizes. This should give you a good idea of what Iza has to offer.Appetizers* Ishiyaki BBQ with 3 oz A5 Wagyu Steak ($60) - cook it yourself on a hot stone, served with Himalayan salt and chimichurri sauce* Salmon Tiradito x2 ($13.90 each, x2) - sashimi-style salmon plated with onion truffle sauce, chive oil, garnished with micro greens* Okinawa Scallops x2 ($15.90 each, x2) - in each, two seared U10 scallops served with uni butter saffron, shiso pesto, and micro greens* Tuna Tartare & Chips ($14.90) - spicy tuna tartare topped with avocado, mango, citrus dressing, spicy mayo, and eel sauce* Tamarind Cauliflower ($10.90) - lightly-fried cauliflower glazed with a sweet, tangy tamarind sauceEntrees/Sushi* Pork Tenderloin Tonkatsu ($19.90) - pork lightly breaded with Japanese panko breadcrumbs and served with steamed white rice, cabbage, and tonkatsu sauce.* Korean-Style Sashimi Poke Bowl ($15.90) - assorted sashimi mixed with Korean "tanguiri" sauce, served atop sushi rice, garnished with micro greens, scallions, cucumbers, avocado, and rice seasoning* Iza Crunch Raw Specialty Roll ($14) - cucumber, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and shiso inside, topped with spicy mayo and tempura crunch on the outsideSpecials (not on menu)* Toro Nigiri x2 (each set of 2 pieces for $16, x2) - fatty bluefin tuna bellyCocktails, Mocktails, and Whiskey* Japanese Sour cocktail ($14) - Suntory Japanese whiskey, citrus* Feeling Peachy mocktail ($4) - fresh lemon juice, peach syrup, club soda* Whiskey #94. Suntory Toko Japanese Whiskey ($14) - requested neatIn general, everything was outstanding. Fantastic quality all around. In order, my favorites were the Toro Nigiri, Okinawa Scallops, Tuna Tartare & Chips, and Salmon Tiradito. All of the seafood was really fresh and delicious. The chips that came with the Tuna Tartare were creative - they were nori (seaweed) tempura chips. The Scallops and sauce were succulent. If you love nigiri, I highly recommend Iza's Toro. It was legit.The Pork Tenderloin Tonkatsu was appetizing, served bone-in. I thought that was unique because I'm not sure I've seen tonkatsu served bone-in before. Both the Poke Bowl and the Iza Crunch Roll were solid. I couldn't figure out what the Korean "tanguiri" sauce was, but the poke came with tuna and salmon and they were marinated well.The one dish I have to knock, though, is the Ishiyaki BBQ with A5 Wagyu. Simply put, I didn't think it was worth the money. I love Wagyu, but this particular Wagyu was too fatty. I think I would've been happier with the much less expensive Ribeye option ($18.90).The drinks were terrific.As mentioned above, service was excellent, from our hostess Shaye to our server Aurora. Everyone was friendly, warm, and polite. They seem to have a wonderful team here."

ShabaShabu

ShabaShabu

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (447) • $$

Lori R. "This is a favorite lunch place for meeting up with friends and relatives as the atmosphere is quiet so you can actually carry on a conversation and hear it. It's in the Trader Joe's shopping center on Wake Forest Road near the beltline. Plenty of parking, even though it's a busy strip mall. They do take reservations, but usually there's no problem getting in (at least for lunch, can't attest for dinner).Love the Thai lunch specials. Not huge quantities, but very tasty and nicely prepared. Kee Mao and Basil Chicken are favorites. Do know if you order shrimp on a lunch meal, it will be just three. Great prices for the quality. They also have Japanese items on the menu including some BOGO rolls. I personally stick with Thai here, but have been with others who were happy with their Japanese selections.TIP: Look on line for their daily specials for both lunch and dinner. They also usually participate in Restaurant Week when it comes up."

Sake Bomb

Sake Bomb

★★★★☆ 3.7 (334) • $$

Clifford C. "My favorite place for quick - to go - sushi. Their location is very convenient to my office (about a 5 minute drive), where there is ample amount of parking. They are located in a strip mall which provides great amount of parking for all to park in.From the looks of the outside of the restaurant, one may be hesitant to go further, however, once you enter through the doors, you are transformed into a much nicer looking restaurant with a FULL, top shelf lounge / bar area with televisions, high tables, booths and bar seating.On the other side is their restaurant location, where they provide plenty of seating, booths as well as tables. Their lunch specials that they offer are great priced! you can get 3 rolls, soup and salad for only $12.00!Typically I get the same 3 rolls - Tuna Roll, Salmon Roll and shrimp tempura roll. with miso soup and salad with ginger dressing.Recently, I took a 'to go' order on a Tuesday and was pleasantly surprised with a BOGO! (buy one, get one free) - which ever roll is lesser. I was able to try the rainbow and firecracker rolls.Very tasty, even after getting home (wish they included more soy sauce packets, as well as wassabi).definitely my go-to place for quick, quality, affordable sushi!"

Orchid Japanese Restaurant

Orchid Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (330) • $$

Alexandra H. "Such a fun and delicious date night! Went here on Friday, January 21 2022 which was actually a snow day in Raleigh. After driving around and finding that most restaurants were closed due to the snow, I was so excited to see that Orchid was open - I had been wanting to test out this place!We were seated immediately and did the "all you can eat" dinner option. The service was SUPER QUICK and our food was amazing! Not a bad price if you are a sushi lover and come in hungry! Service was also very friendly and attentive throughout our entire time.We ordered spring rolls, edemame, salmon sashimi and salmon nigiri for the first round. Then for sushi we got the following rolls: dragon, jalapeno, seafood, tiger, and butterfly. It was all INCREDIBLE.- to wrap things up, we also got vanilla and red bean ice cream! those were awesome :) I wish I could rate this 10 stars, but could only stop at 5 lol! Definitely recommend this spot in Raleigh!"

Champa Thai & Sushi

Champa Thai & Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.5 (364) • $$

Chandra J. "So, I had Champa a few months ago through Uber Eats and was blown away by their veggie pineapple rice. I was just as blown away yesterday when I decided to dine in. The place was packed, so I sat at the bar. I had already decided that I wanted curry, so I was torn between red, green, and yellow. I asked the server about them, and she said she didn't really know. I went with the green curry and vegetables as my protein. When I asked what vegetables were included with this, she again said she didn't know but never offered to ask or get back to me with the answer. I waited a while for my food, which I was expecting. I got to check out more of their decor and see the sushi makers make magic! The wait was worth it as my curry came out piping hot! The first thing I noticed was all the veggies--broccoli, onions, carrots, bok choy, green beans, and other colorful veggies filled my bowl! I took a big first bite and was blown away by the delicious heat and spice. Every bite was so good! Wish that my stomach could fit more, but I took this deliciousness home where it will greet me for lunch or dinner!Minus one star for the service as my server never came back to check on me and was not helpful with the menu selections. I will be back for more deliciousness!"

Spicy 9 Sushi Bar & Asian Restaurant

Spicy 9 Sushi Bar & Asian Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (377) • $$

Tanisha H. "Sushi is buy 1 get one free.. not a bad deal so next time I come I will probably get the same.. I ordered the pad see ew with chicken and it was really good. I enjoyed it, my co workers got edamame and drunken noodles and sashimi.. I didn't eat the sashimi but the drunken noodles and the edamame were good.. I can't wait to come back and get some more.. the service was good too, our waiter was super attentive to our needs.."

Sushi at the Park

Sushi at the Park

★★★★☆ 3.7 (314) • $$

Elizabeth N. "Love the sushi and the atmosphere and my kids love the buy one get one. The only complaint is the sticky floors!!!!!"

Sushi O Bistro and Sushi Bar

Sushi O Bistro and Sushi Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (284) • $$

Stephen C. "Stopped in for lunch. Was seated promptly. My server Ava was very friendly and attentive. I ordered the pineapple rice with chicken. The dish was very flavorful but much larger portion than I could finish."

Asuka Sushi Bar and Asian Bistro

Asuka Sushi Bar and Asian Bistro

★★★★☆ 4 (241)

Carlo W. "Great place! Anthony was the greatest server of all time! True GOAT! We had a party of 9 and he was always very accommodating and available. The calamari and crab rangoon were delicious! We got 2 of the biggest boats and they did not disappoint! The biggest boat I've ever seen! The sashimi was outstanding and the sushi is on point! My oldest son said the fried ice cream was the best dessert he's ever had! This is a must visit!"

Sushi Love

Sushi Love

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (350) • $$

Paul M. "Even during a VERY busy night, we got good table service and drinks and stupendously good sushi! The place was quite busy but we had nice "salads" that we were looking forward to."

Kanki

Kanki

★★★☆☆ 3 (420) • $$

Falan E. "I was at the bar on a Monday evening. I enjoyed the Sparking Sake and pan-fried dumplings. My bartender that evening was Robert who was amazing. I enjoyed my experience here."

Sushi Iwa Clayton

Sushi Iwa Clayton

★★★★☆ 3.7 (255)

Davina W. "My youngest and I came on a Saturday and it was starting to get busy. Most of the people waiting were Door Dashers and others had call in orders. We were seated within 5-7 minutes and that was because I opted to wait for a booth. Our server was attentive and helpful with any questions I had about the menu. They offer BoGo sushi which is always a plus in my book! My son ordered from the kids menu ( chicken lo mein) which was way more than enough for him and i to share. I ordered the American Dream and Sexy Girls specialty roll, and pad Thai, which comes with soup or salad, I chose hot and sour soup. The soup came out rather quickly and was flavorful. I have a habit to let servers know if my son's food is ready before mine, feel free to bring it out first. When she bought his food out I honestly thought I had ordered something else because it was a lot of food for it to be a kids meal. He didn't waste time enjoying it and I was able to grab a few noodles to taste and everything was good and hot. My sushi came out soon after and it did not disappoint at all. If not mistaken I believe it was about 8 rolls each. Needless to say when my main course came out I didn't even touch it bc I was absolutely full! Between the soup and sushi I had plenty. Everything was fresh and made to order. You can actually dine at the sushi bar and watch them make it in front of you. The only reason why I didn't give them 5 stars was because the cell service in the building was horrible! I had a few phone calls that every other word was scrambled, we couldn't get on the internet and I couldn't call out even with showing 3 bars on my phone. I honestly thought it was my service bc they are a hit and miss sometimes but I asked one of the servers and they mentioned it was the building itself. Service is not good at all in there. Overall the food was delicious and we now have a go to for our bogo sushi."

Kashin

Kashin

★★★★☆ 4.1 (199)

Aimee N. "I am so glad that I found this little gem. I found this on Yelp and I am so pleased. This is one of my favorite type of restaurants. The kind that you would never know how amazing it is from the outside. Nestled in a shopping center, you walk into a sushi heaven. The sashimi quality was top notch I had the lunch sashimi which was served with their house salad with ginger dressing (absolutely perfect dressing). It was also served with a miso soup and white rice. There were 8 nice size pieces of a variety of chefs picks. Service was great and place was clean. I loved it and would be back all the time if I lived here. I think this would be my go to lunch spot."

Rockin Rolls Sushi Express

Rockin Rolls Sushi Express

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (318) • $$

Joel K. "I love Rockin Rolls Express in Durham! I come here all the way from Greensboro just for the sushi. While it's not the best sushi ever. You can't beat the price and experience. I enjoy simply being able to grab as much sushi as I want off of the constantly revolving conveyer belt. The added items which can be ordered from the IPad are delicious as well! The food ordered comes out quick. Be sure to come hungry as you will surely be full when you leave!"

Akashi

Akashi

★★★★☆ 4 (202) • $$

Shannen R. "I know, I know... why grab sushi in North Carolina? Well, I craving it and was not disappointed. It's not a hole in the wall nor is it some upscale Japanese restaurant. I'd probably call it the "neighborhood's sushi spot" because it's casual, good, and the staff is just super nice! I had a chicken bento box and a half-side of their rainbow roll. Their chicken was nicely grilled and all the sides were just nicely portioned if not over-portioned (in a good way). Their rolls alone are already a 10/10 because they didn't over-do it with the rice. It was a really good balance and the fish tasted fresh for being in NC! Staff was extremely friendly, and they came by often to refill my water. They even gave me a free green tea as a departing gift back to CA. 100% recommend and would come by again."

Thai Cafe

Thai Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (212)

Lori R. "First time here and it was a stellar experience. Do know that this is not just a Thai restaurant. They have a ton of sushi as well. That being said, we both tried their Thai dishes. Pad Thai for Husband and Drunken Noodles for me.I don't usually do alcohol with Thai restaurants because the offerings don't necessarily go with the dishes imho, but let me tell you...the Lemon Lotus drink here (basically a lemon drop), is fantastic and goes very well with Drunken Noodles that are just slightly spicy.Service was terrific. Food terrific. Husband loved his pad thai and very much loved his coconut cake as well. Looks like they do mostly a take-out business but do know there is plenty of inside seating. It's way bigger inside than it looks from the outside. Note: location is right next to Shucker's in Wake Forest."

Sushi-Thai Restaurant

Sushi-Thai Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (259)

Stephen C. "Came for the buy one get one free lunch sushi deal. Sushi was excellent, very fresh tasting. Facilities were clean. The lunch time speed of service was excellent. Service was friendly and attentive. Lunch was $23 with gratuity. Overall good experience."

Akai Hana Japanese Restaurant

Akai Hana Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (193) • $$

Jethro C. "No idea why I didn't give Akai Hana 5 stars! I guess the acoustic 90's rock channel must've been too fresh in my memory. I think they've improved the ambient music, finally. Plus, now I usually get take-out. As for the sushi? It's easily the best in all of central NC. Fresh, tasty, and solidly prepared."

Mizu

Mizu

★★★★☆ 4 (174)

Kenisha R. "I was impressed We happened upon the restaurant on accident because the other restaurant we were going to was very very busy. So while riding around we found this lovely restaurant.The restaurant is tucked in a corner and you won't believe. Unfortunately the train was not working because of COVID. I did enjoy the spacing of the customers and the attention to detail. The sushi was delicious .The service was lovely The decor was calming and did I mention the sushi being great?!I can't wait to go back!"

Hayashi Japanese Restaurant

Hayashi Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (172)

LaRae J. "I followed the stars and this place loved up to its hype. First, let me say the place is super clean which is important to me. Second, I had a signature roll of the menu which was delicious. Third, the service was awesome and fast. I couldn't have asked for a more attentive and pleasant server.I also ordered the yakisoba with chicken which was good, but couldn't finish. Fourth, I really enjoyed the lighting......perfect ambiance for a calming afternoon. I cannot wait to come back."

Dan Sushi & Hibachi

Dan Sushi & Hibachi

★★★★☆ 4.2 (155) • $

Cam L. "There's a reason why they say don't judge a book by it's cover and Dan Sushi and Hibachi proves that you can't judge a book by it's cover. The outside is nothing special and neither is the inside but it all came down to the food, I'm speechless. My brother suggested this was amazing. One of my brothers got the hibachi double chicken 8/10. I got the Philadelphia and spicy tuna 9.5/10. My other brother got a veggie hibachi 9/10. Also the employees were so nice. I'll be back!"

Gen Ramen

Gen Ramen

★★★★★ 4.7 (108) • $$

Maggie R. "Gen Ramen has easily become one of our favorite restaurants in Raleigh. Cute interior, hidden in a strip mall. I think we've tried all the ramens at this point. The grilled steak ramen (RIP), the brisket ramen, the creamy chicken ramen, and the vegan lemongrass ramen. My husband orders it without the noodles and no one has ever made him feel weird about it. Finally got around to trying their nigiri and one of their apps. And 5/5. Each nigiri piece came with its own complimentary glaze or topping - the salmon had a lemony glaze with sesame seeds, which was to die for. The fresh was incredibly fresh and the rice was perfectly cooked and room temperature.The TCR app was incredible. Spicy tuna with some avocado and toppings on the most perfect crispy rice. I could eat it every day. Honestly, I could eat all of it every day!Service is so nice. We really enjoyed sitting at the counter and chatting with the staff."

Sushi One

Sushi One

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (222) • $$

Laura G. "Delicious fresh sushi in a beautiful restaurant with attentive and sweet staff. Ive been here before many times and this restaurant does not disappoint. The sushi was so fresh, just the right size pieces. The ratio to fish to rice was correct and it was just delicious. The side salad is plentiful with delicious dressing and a great mix of greens. I will certainly return."

Kumo Sushi

Kumo Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.9 (146)

Stephanie J. "I had no idea that Kumo Sushi was located here until I overheard someone mentioning it while grabbing a beer at Oaklyn Springs Brewery. I ordered takeout and selected the crab rangoons and hibachi chicken with white rice and a salad (you can choose a salad or soup). The crab rangoons were just okay but the driver behind my 2 star review was the hibachi chicken. I ended up throwing it away because it tasted off, I'm not sure if it was the marinade, yum yum sauce or a combination of both. I'm hoping that this bad experience was just a one off but we will see."

Kanki Japanese House of Steaks & Sushi - Durham

Kanki Japanese House of Steaks & Sushi - Durham

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (298) • $$

Ryan A. "Service was great, although we couldn't get in to eat at one of the teppanyaki tables. We just ordered from the menu at the bar area seating. Dinner plates were prepared fresh and came with the typical ginger salad and miso soup. Enough to fill most people, but with the presentation of the chef it felt lacking. We (party of 2) had no reservations so we were told it would be 45-60 mins to wait on a chef table. The place felt empty so that was the only disappointment... and that's on us. Four stars instead of five just because the spot had kind of a strange vibe and nothing really blew us away. I'd definitely return next time I'm in the mood for hibachi."

Sushi Siam

Sushi Siam

★★★★☆ 3.9 (139) • $$

Ivonne G. "Where do I start ?? This place is just solid.. the sushi rolls are always fresh and Thai is also really amazing as well. The specialty rolls are just so well done and the Thai food (Pad Thai especially) is just so good. I have also ordered Ramen here and honestly it was really good. We usually order for pick up so I can't really comment on service but I have never had any issues ordering. The BOGO deal is a bonus but not why we are regulars .. the food is just spot on!"

Red Bowl Asian Bistro

Red Bowl Asian Bistro

★★★☆☆ 3 (228)

Chandra J. "It was actually my hair dresser that convinced me to pop by Red Bowl after finishing my appointment. I looked through their extensive menu that consisted of appetizers, beef/chicken/shrimp entrees, and sushi. After flipping through and thinking of my hunger level I decided to go with the sushi. I love a Philly roll and the Red Bowl roll looked good as well, so I got those two. If you buy a drink the sushi is BOGO, so my server worked it out as I was able to take a bottle of water with me. This helped out so much on my total at the end.Now, the sushi...well, it was not the best. It was okay, but was super small and just the quality of ingredients just fell short. I maybe would come back for something else, but not back for the sushi. The great thing was my server was very nice and again worked things out for the BOGO. I would come back for the mix of meats and veggies that the table had next to me. It smelled and looked delicious!"