Seol Grille

★★★★☆ 4.4 (506) • $$$

"You can get on the waitlist through Yelp to cut down on your wait time. Unfortunately, we didn't realize that you could do this and there were a bunch of people waiting. Luckily the wait wasn't too long. My daughter was hoping the robot would seat us but it wasn't in use.Even though the restaurant was packed, the booth we were sitting at was surrounded with planter dividers and it was very secluded.We were impressed with the staff. Our drinks were kept full and our server checked on us often to see if we wanted to place another order. The staff walked around pretty regularly to check on our grill. When they noticed that the food started sticking to the grill plate, they quickly replaced it with a clean grill plate.My favorite was the Seol Steak. I also liked the Bulgogi but it wasn't as sweet as I've had at other Korean BBQ places. My daughter's favorite was the Premium Brisket which I thought was tender but lacked flavor. There is a 100 min. time limit from the moment your order is placed. I'm not sure how close we were to the time limit, but it was enough time with 4 people ordering several rounds of meat.This will definitely be on our rotation when we visit our daughter & son-in-law. I can see why they were voted Best Korean Restaurant 2 years in a row!"

M Kokko

★★★★☆ 4.2 (561) • $$

"I give M Kokko a solid four stars. My wife and I really enjoyed the food, drink, and service here. M Kokko's Korean fried chicken is the best we've had to date in the Triangle. It was exceptional. And it looked much better than the versions we saw pictures of on Yelp that were posted in 2021. So if it was good then, then it's probably even better now (2024).M Restaurants is our favorite restaurant group in the area. They've set a standard of excellence in Durham. The M stands for Michael as in the founder, owner, and chef, Michael Lee. His wife brushed the "M" logo that represents their brand. M Kokko opened on September 27, 2016 as a Korean fried chicken joint. It's next door to M Sushi, the best sushi restaurant in the Triangle (in my opinion).M Kokko and M Sushi are hidden on the back corner of a brick building in downtown Durham. There's a small city-owned-and-operated parking lot next to the restaurants (Lot 32), but it only has 10 spaces and is often full. Alternatively, you can park on the street or in the nearby Durham Centre Parking Garage at 300 W Morgan St. For all of these options, hourly rates are enforced Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm.M Kokko is first come, first served. Unlike the other M Restaurants, M Kokko doesn't take reservations. There's a touchpad at the entrance where you can sign your party up for the waitlist. My wife and I got lucky and were seated right away around 5:30pm on a Saturday. We got the second-to-last two-top. When we arrived, the dining room and uncovered makeshift patio were almost completely full.The restaurant is very small and the space is simple. I counted exactly 22 seats inside. I didn't count the outside seats, but if I had to guess, maybe 8-10. The patio was string-lit. Inside, the tables were small and placed closely together. The vibe was casual and the place was bustling.The restrooms are shared between M Kokko and M Sushi.The main food menu was limited to eight dishes plus four desserts. Beverage-wise, they offered cocktails, sake, beer, and wine. M Kokko and M Sushi share alcohol. One of the cocktails we got here was the same as what we got at M Sushi.Here's what we had:Cocktails* Ginger Peach Mule ($17) - Tito's Handmade Vodka, ginger, peach, lime, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer* Blueberry Ginger Smash ($18) - 1792 Bourbon, rosemary, lime, simple syrupFood* KFC Wings ($17) - Garlic Soy* Ramen ($17) - pork chashu, black garlic oil, bamboo shoots, soft-boiled egg* Hainan Chicken ($17) - poached chicken, cucumber salad, chili, and soy sauce; Singapore's national dish* Biang Biang Noodle ($15) - smoked tofu, yu choy, cilantro, crispy shallots, pickled mustard, black vinegar, and chili oilDessert* Coconut Sorbet ($11) - served in a coconut shell with "tropical fruit"The Ginger Peach Mule was excellent. That's the cocktail we had before at M Sushi, except it was $14 there about a year-and-a-half ago and $17 here. The price difference wasn't too surprising given recent high inflation. This is one of those sneaky strong drinks. It was cold and refreshing.The Blueberry Ginger Smash immediately reminded me of another cocktail I had at M Sushi and didn't like, the Purple Haze Hot Sake & Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur. While fundamentally different ingredient-wise, both cocktails reminded me of Dimetapp cough medicine. My wife liked the Blueberry Ginger Smash though, so it wasn't all bad.One of the dishes we wanted to try here was the Jia Jiang Mian (zhajiangmian), Chinese noodles with fermented black bean sauce. Unfortunately, they were out. Since we were one of the first seatings of the day, I think they had been out of Jia Jiang Mian for multiple days. That was disappointing.The KFC Wings were outstanding and I have to admit, better than I expected. This was among the best Korean fried chicken I've had anywhere, that I can recall, and this includes a lot of the tried-and-true Korean fried chicken chains. Everything about them was perfect. They got the extra crispy and crunchy texture just right. The wings were nice and meaty *and* juicy. Overall, the wings were incredibly flavorful and well balanced. If I had to nitpick, there could've been a bit more sauce. Along with the Garlic Soy flavor we got, other KFC flavors here included Spicy and Nashville Hot.The Ramen was solid. In Durham, we still prefer the ramen at Rose's because the noodle quality and texture was better there (from our experience). Also, M Kokko's ramen broth isn't the richest nor the most complex. That said, I do think it's tasty and worth ordering. The Hainan Chicken was yummy as well. This is a staple, straightforward, comforting rice and chicken dish and M Kokko did a fine job with it. My wife liked the Biang Biang Noodle more than the Ramen, but I thought the opposite. The noodles were wide, appetizing, and had nice texture.The Coconut Sorbet was light and delicious. Recommended.Service was fantastic. Kailey was our server. Everyone we interacted with was great."

Little Tokyo Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (200) • $$

"I have been a customer since Little Tokyyo restaurant opened.Always professionals with skilled food preparation and freshly obtained ingredients.Chef's Loyalty treat was the free surf clam.I highly recommend"

Seoul Garden Cary

★★★★☆ 3.7 (82) • $$

"I'll go out of my way to visit any Korean place that offers eun deh gu jorim (stewed black cod dish with turnips and tofu), and this place does. Luckily, 7 of my friends were also willing to go out of their way, and we were able to have a big family style dinner and sample a bunch of different things!I'll start with the not-so-great:- Many of their dishes are unnecessarily sweet. Particularly the beef bulgogi, which has almost a sugar-candy coating.- The 'Korean BBQ' dishes really have no business being called that or costing as much as they do. At any other place, they would come out with wraps, extra fermented veggies, etc. Here it's just a tiny bowl of rice and a small plate of meat and onions - and it's in the high $20's - $30's depending on what you order.- The service was bad enough to impact our meal - usually I won't write about service because who cares, but he gave us beer bottles with no way to open them, sundubu with no spoons or serving bowls, and took almost half an hour to get the table some water. They were clearly understaffed and it wasn't wholly his fault, but still.The good:- They had one of the best haemool pajeon I've had in recent memory, really crispy, puffed, and fresh. I didn't even mind that they didn't serve it with any sauce.- Good tteokbokki. This dish can get pretty gummy and, honestly, boring after a few bites, but they kept it interesting with a light sauce and lots of cabbage and onions- What can be an oft-small, afterthought fried mackerel in other places was a behemoth, crisp, tender, meaty monster here! This side dish could have been a full meal.- Once we had spoons to eat our sundubu with, that was also delicious!"

Soo Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (375) • $$

"Went with a group of 15 for lunch. They were expecting us and were able to take our orders, serve us, and let us pay in one hour. Amazing for such a large group. The chicken tenders were delicious. Great crunch and a tad spicy. Kimchi was quite good. This is not a fancy place, but it was clean and the food was hot and tasty. I need to try something else to determine if this should be 5 stars, not 4, and plan to be back soon."

Okja K-Pub & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (111) • $$

"This is some authentic Korean food, and you owe it to yourself to check it out. Pretty much everything on the menu here seemed delicious, but what I ordered (the kimchi pancake, some fried chicken, and soju) hit the spot perfectly. The kimchi pancake was absolutely fantastic, I'm surprised at how much I loved such a straightforward dish. As others have noted on here, the fried chicken here is really solid - the style is closer to chicken wings than the fried chicken you might get at chain Korean fried chicken places, so it's a bit heavier on the sauce than you might initially expect. The service is super friendly, too. I was quickly seated, my order was quickly taken, and I got fresh food extremely quickly. No complaints here."

Kang Nam Town

★★★★☆ 3.5 (45) • $$

"This is good, fast Korean on a budget. This location is inside H Mart and has food court seating. The fried dumplings were good but had a lot of glass n9idle inside. The bulgolgi was delicious and tender. Portions and price a fair. Good lunch spot."

Golden K Dog

★★★★☆ 3.8 (9)

"I'm thrilled that this truck came to my apartment building the other day. I had the first corn dog of my entire life, and really enjoyed it. I didn't know the dough would be that crunchy and tasty on its own. I also got the mozzarella one, which was also great. The guy running the truck was super friendly too!Next time I may have to get the fried oreos!"

Buldaegi BBQ House

★★★★☆ 3.8 (88)

"My experience at "Buldaegi BBQ House" was super good! The customer service was top notch and the food was amazing. Just because it's not an AYCE (All You Can Eat), don't count this place out! For the affordable prices, the portions of the meat are worth it. Each of the different cuts of meat is also unique and well-marinated. I'm usually not a fan of chicken at KBBQ's but that chicken bulgogi was top-notch. The sided items were also worth mentioning! The egg and cheese corn was my favorite. We couldn't finish the meat so we were able to pack it home for another meal."

Bulkogi Truck

★★★★★ 4.6 (112) • $$

"My spicy pork bibimbap bowl was shockingly huge and came with a ton of meat. For value alone, I have to give it credit - it was easily two dinners. But in addition - it was pretty punchy in the flavor department, not shying away from any ferment in the fried kimchi or bean sprouts, or any sesame oily red spice in the rest of it. My partner's dish was a lot sweeter than mine just by virtue of ordering tofu instead of pork, so keep that in mind if you have a sugar preference."

M Pocha

★★★★☆ 4.2 (155) • $$

"We had a great dinner at M Pocha in downtown Durham. Our well-traveled friend from Nashville, who ate with us here, said it was the best meal he's had in a year. He told me I could quote him in my Yelp review. In barbecue circles, he's known as Speedy of the Barbecue Bros: https://bit.ly/3KlTpgdI personally wouldn't go as far to say this was the best meal I've had in a year, but it was certainly very good. I give M Pocha a solid four stars.If you're not familiar with the "M Restaurants" of Durham, they're among the best Asian restaurants in the Triangle. Their most popular restaurant, M Sushi ( https://bit.ly/3QnVQTo ), has the best sushi in the Triangle, in my opinion. M Restaurants set the bar high. The "M" stands for Michael, Michael Lee, chef-owner of the M Restaurants.M Pocha is named after Korean street tents/stalls called pojangmacha. While Michael is Korean and this restaurant was inspired by pojangmacha or "pocha," the menu spans a variety of Asian cuisines, from Chinese to Thai. Like many restaurants in this part of Durham, M Pocha doesn't have a dedicated parking lot. My friends got lucky and found a spot in the nearby free lot off Morris St (same block). Otherwise, it's metered street and surface lot parking. If you don't want to park on the street, I suggest parking in the municipal lot at 111 W Chapel Hill St. You can walk through a brick alley and across Five Points to get to M Pocha. Parking is enforced Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm, except for city holidays.This is a small restaurant. If I recall correctly, the max occupancy I saw on the wall was 49 people. Reservations are recommended. Like all the M Restaurants, except for M Kokko, M Pocha is on OpenTable. Book your reservation using OpenTable and earn dining points which can be used to redeem restaurant discounts, Amazon gift cards, and hotel stays.Here's we, four adults and two kids, shared:Cocktails* Cocktail of the Day ($16) - some sort of whiskey sour cocktail with egg white (I don't remember the exact description)* House of the Rising Sun ($20) - Hibiki Whisky, Bekseju (Korean herb wine), charred lemon, miso caramelSmall Plates* Lobster "Mac" & Cheese ($26) - crispy rice cakes, Mornay sauce, herb breadcrumbs, chili poached lobster* Shrimp Toast ($17) - Japanese milk bread, white shrimp, wasabi sweet chili sauceDumplings* Meat Mandu ($12) x2 - traditional Korean dumpling: ground pork, mushrooms, chili crisp, kimchi, buchu chives; handmade fresh daily* Crab Shumai ($16) - crab meat, shrimp, kani, cabbage, scallions, yuzu and truffle ponzu sauceMeat* Chicken Karaage ($14) - marinated fried chicken, special spicy dipping sauce* Spicy Pork Buns ($17) - DIY steamed buns, spicy Korean BBQ pork, pickled cucumbers, ssam* Meat Plate ($48) - grilled galbi marinated Korean short rib, dry rub Iberico pork chop, duck fat pickled oyster mushrooms, seasonal kimchi, grilled onions, choice of rice or side salad (we chose rice)Rice* Chashu Don ($19) - braised pork belly, gravy, spicy cucumber salad, six-minute egg, scallionsNoodles/Soup* Xiao Mian (Chongqing Fire Noodles) ($19) - alkaline noodles, ground pork, gai lan, pickled mustard greens, housemade chili oil, sesame sauce, peanuts, cilantro* Drunken Noodle ($16) - stir-fried rice noodles, tofu, broccoli, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, beech mushrooms, Thai chilis, spicy chili sauce, peanuts, Thai basilSides* Chili Crisp Garlic Fries with Kimchi Aioli ($6)* Kimchi (regularly $5, but we got this for free; I think it came with a dish or maybe we got it because we ordered a lot)In general, everything was very good to excellent. I think the group favorite dishes were the Lobster "Mac" & Cheese, Shrimp Toast, Spicy Pork Buns, and Xiao Mian. My favorites were the latter two. The buns were freshly steamed and the pork was succulent. I enjoyed the Sichuan hot and numbing spice of the Xiao Mian. Every dish contained high-quality ingredients and was presented beautifully.I also really liked and recommend the Chicken Karaage for a simple, comforting fried chicken dish. The Drunken Noodles were tasty and are worth getting as well. M Pocha's Drunken Noodles can stand up to the best Drunken Noodles I've had in the Triangle. The noodle texture was terrific.What kept me from giving M Pocha five stars was the Meat Plate and Chashu Don. While tender and good quality, the pork chop on the Meat Plate lacked flavor. The Chashu Don pork had fantastic slices of pork belly and a perfectly-cooked egg, but there was too much rice and it was just soaked in sauce (didn't taste the best).We and the table next to us got complimentary dessert. It was like a sweet version of Crab Rangoon.The cocktails were well-made, refreshing, and delicious.Service was great. Our server was Ben and he did an amazing job. The dishes were paced as they were ready. Due to the limited table space, Ben was quick and creative in making more room for us as new dishes arrived.M Pocha opened in June 2019."

Bulkogi at Boxyard RTP

★★★★★ 4.5 (69)

"For those in RTP who want good and quick Korean, this is the place. The bulgogi was marinated and seasoned appropriately, the vegetables were fresh and crispy, and the rice was good too. Try it with kimchi for some extra heat. The kiosk ordering was pretty quick (I don't think they take cash?) and allows for customization. I recommend this place if in the area and craving for good Korean (think they also do tacos)."

Chosun Ok

★★★★☆ 3.8 (236) • $$

"Our go to Korean place when we are looking for tofu soup on a cold day! We also always get the seafood pancake as it is so delicious and crispy. The tofu has pieces of zucchini and onions, so not too bland. I love the pickled cucumber banchan. If you're feeling up for a meal, they have great options to combine your tofu soup to make into a meal. You can get the bulgogi, kalbi beef, or grilled mackerel and it's the perfect combo."

Choi's Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.7 (3)

"Choi's Kitchen is INSIDE K-Town Market but is a separate entity. They have a separate register and no table service. Think of it as a mall food court type place. Look at the menu on the wall and figure our what you are going to get. Politely get the attention of the cashier and stand where the restaurant register is. BE PATIENT. There is usually only one or two people working the entire store. Order and pay at the register and take your order number and find a table if it is available. If all tables are in use, it would be a good idea to wait near the entry way. No one is going to call you for the table, only your food. You can order takeout if that is better for you. They have online ordering. Everything I have eaten at this cafe has been authentic and flavorful. The KFC takes 30+ minutes to cook but it is very very worth it. I get my sauce on the side when it is to go and they are happy to oblige. Yes it is $20+ but you are getting a whole chicken and some amazing sauce as well as chicken moo (sweet/tangy pickled turnip bites). It is my opinion that they have the best Korean Fried Chicken in the Triangle area. Yes, better than Chicken Bee and Bonchon! You will have to clean your own table before you sit, grab your own untentils, napkins, etc. They have free barley tea and water. If you want anything else, you will need to buy them in the store. Be sure to have someone save your table as it can fill up fast. If you are dining alone, be kind and offer to have other singletons sit by you. Please keep in mind this is a SMALL business and not a fast food restaurant. If you are not in a rush, this place will rock your tastebuds!"

MinGa

★★★★☆ 3.6 (241) • $$

"When I think back to our time at MinGa, I instantly think of a beautiful sunny yet breezy summer day (in February), sitting outside and sipping on hot soup and being blown away by the most amazingly sweet server.Yes, we went here during lunch hour and had the pleasure of sitting outside. I ordered the Seafood Suntofu and stone bibimbap and loved everything we received. To start off with the suntofu, it was essentially a soup with egg, tofu and different kinds of seafoods in it. I initially thought it to be a bit mild for my taste so I requested for some chilli paste/oil and that made it perfectly spicy for me.The stone bibimbap was amazing! I secretly wish I had ordered that but thats the plus of going out with others, you get to try many things at once. This was nicly spicy, and HOT I loved the saices they brought out with it. The crunchy rice from the bootm and the hot chicken made the dish irresistible for me! I know already what i will order next time.Strangely we only got 1 servng of the Banchan, but it was good enough as we were full by the end of this meal anyways."

Soo Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (23)

"Soo Cafe comes to Wake Forest! Have been to the Raleigh location many times, so it's nice to have this spot closer to home. The same high quality, the same taste, even better service. Korean Fried Chicken, with SOGA (soy sauce and garlic) is the way to go. I prefer the boneless dark meat so I don't have to fight with the bones in the wings, but any way you like it, the chicken is the bomb. The coating is super crunchy, the meat is tender and moist and the sauce is phenomenal. Pro tip - save some white rice to mix in with the leftover SOGA. YUM! Also tried bulgogi and bulgogi bibimbap. Both dishes can be prepared to a desired spice level. Bulgogi is thinly sliced and wonderfully marinated (I chose beef) and then stir fried with veggies. It's sweet and savory. Bibimbap is a rice bowl; stir fried veggies, a protein (again I chose beef) served over rice with gochujang. It's spicy but delicious. Welcome to Wake Forest, Soo. I know I'll be back!"

Chicken Bee - Raleigh

★★★★★ 4.7 (11)

"Crunchy and flavorful! For anyone new to Korean chicken, expect to wait for your chicken order. It's not a quick service fast food joint. Korean fried chickens, if done right, are all made by order. So your chicken is going to be hot and fresh.There are plenty of seating for small to large groups. I hope to see a lunch special one day."

Seoul Garden Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (499) • $$

"I have yet to try their Korean BBQ but their Dolsot Bibimbap (hot stone bowl with meat n veggies) is solid. Loved the shallower bowl which gives more surface area for toasted rice flavor. The Kimchi Jigae was decent and the banchan side dishes were good. The side dish of mayo-based macaroni with raisins was reminiscent of church meals that someone's mom or grandma always made. I requested a refill on that one. Nice way to offset the heat and spice. We'll be back for the Korean BBQ!"

Aroma Korea

★★★★☆ 4.3 (232) • $$

"Atmosphere: Aroma is a casual spot offering a variety of Asian dishes. It hasn't ever been super crowded when we've gone for dinner. Service: Our food has always come out relatively quickly! Food: We've tried the Bulgogi Fries and the Budae Jjigae. The Bulgogi Fries were a great starter, and the dish was sweet, salty, cheesy, and filling. The Budae Jjigae for the most part was pretty authentic. It was quite sharable among 4 people if eaten with another dish, though we wished they added more meat. We found it worthwhile to get an extra order of noodles to clean out our pot. Overall: We enjoy our experience at Aroma, and it is a great spot for a casual bite with friends. Some of the dishes are a bit pricey, but we would still recommend giving them a try."

Chicken Bee

★★★★☆ 4.3 (18)

"Since the opening of H-Mart, many Korean fried chicken (KFC) restaurants have opened and closed. I really hope that Chicken Bee will be successful. It has become my favorite KFC in the Triangle since I moved to Durham.I was so happy to see that they have a booth in the H-Mart food court. I ordered a 6-piece wing meal, which is one of the few meals you can get for under $10. The wings were just as delicious as I remembered! The crispiness of the wings was perfect, and the flavor was always consistent.The staff at Chicken Bee are so kind and friendly. I appreciate the quality customer service that they provide. I hope that Chicken Bee will be successful in the H-Mart food court."

Namu

★★★★☆ 4.3 (842) • $$

"Name is a beautiful sensory experience. From the time you walk in until the time you leave, you are taken away from Durham and into a tranquil garden of so many colors, scents, and tastes. I did not want to leave as it was absolutely amazing to experience! My coworkers and I met for a birthday and made a reservation. We had some difficulty finding the table, but the staff were very nice and helped us. We sat outside under an awning and ordered via a QR code on the table. Next to the QR code was a red flag that we could put up if we needed assistance. I decided to order the beef gimbap, which was delicious! I like that the roll came stuffed with the beef, carrots, and onions. I paired it with their mix of sauces. My favorite was their spicy aioli and house sauce. I got to try the shrimp gimbap, which was also delicious. The food did take a while to come out, but the servers were nice and let us know that there was a backup. It was worth the wait!I would love to come back and try one of their rice bowls as well as their kombucha that is on tap. The atmosphere alone would bring me back."

Mat Jib

★★★★☆ 4.2 (77)

"I love this place! I go for sushi and the half and half!It can be pretty busy so I try to order ahead of time! They have the numbers on a screen so you know when your food is ready"

Mochinut Raleigh

★★★★☆ 4.3 (4)

"Mochinut has finally made it to the Raleigh area. A friend recommended we check out the new location in the Pleasant Valley strip mall which is located within our neighborhood. The staff here are so friendly and courteous. I brought my mom who is 70 to enjoy a Korean corn dog as well. She decided on the original with half cheese, half hot dog and a chocolate churro Mochinut. She enjoyed both. My friend and I had the flaming hot Cheetos corn dog with mozzarella, a Minions donut and a matcha boba tea with popping peach boba.I enjoyed my matcha boba tea. The mochinuts were warm and chewy. Definitely stop by while in the area for Korean treats."

Asuka Sushi Bar and Asian Bistro

★★★★☆ 4 (241)

"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!"

KTown

★★★★★ 4.8 (4)

"KTown is the food court inside of H-Mart in Cary, North Carolina. There's a huge selection of mainly Korean food, a bit of Chinese and Thai as well. There's a bit of everything for everyone here. In my opinion, the food is top-notch when it comes to quality and the amount you spend. I've never come out of there feeling regretful. If you're in for a full H-Mart shopping experience, I highly recommend grabbing a bite here to eat; whether if it's a meal or just a snack. On the opposite side is a legit Thai food booth too -- don't forget!Over the years, they've simplified the way you receive your food. At the moment, they have a new intercom system that calls out the name of your restaurant and order number. The seating is first come first serve and can be tough to find seating during busy lunch hours. I hope that they can find a way to extend this area in the future."

Ajumma Korean

★★★★★ 5 (8)

"I went here with a group of my friends and we split so many things, the bulgogi, the bulgogi fries, ramen, and soup and everything was sooooooo good. Also don't sleep on getting a pot of their tea. It was incredible. Everyone there was so nice too. Will definitely be back asap"

Korean Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (149) • $$

"Epic! A new favorite! Everything clean. Friendly staff food extremely fresh. Better than what I got in Korea!"

Chicken Bee Korean Style Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.9 (216) • $$

"If you watch a lot of kdramas, you end up craving the foods that they're eating. They tend to show a lot of KFC (Korean fried chicken not Kentucky fried chicken). And I've been craving some KFC anyway since it's been a while so I knew I needed some takeout from Chicken Bee today! Also, it's cold and rainy today so that was also a factor in deciding tonight's dinner. Chicken Bee is my favorite KFC restaurant in Durham!I will say that the chicken isn't as crispy as BonChon's but they are more generous with the sauce. I always order soy garlic wings and sometimes will get the half order of the hot and spicy chicken. I decided to just order both today since I don't have it that often! Leftovers are also a plus for me since I've been too lazy to cook lately. I like to throw them in the toaster oven or air fryer to reheat. The sauces have great flavor and the chicken is juicy and not dry. I also appreciate that the wings are on the bigger side. The hot and spicy is a pretty good spice level for me; it's got good heat and is tolerable. I always get pickled radish as my side.I ordered on doordash for 2 reasons: I didn't feel like driving in the rain and I know parking is very limited there. I do wish they had a better way of packaging the food so it's not as exposed and could be easily tampered with. The middle part of the bag is tied pretty tightly but it's still open because the handles aren't tied together. Also, the box has a small opening that you can see from the top of the bag."

Five Spice BBQ

★★★★★ 4.5 (48)

"Great service and amazing food! The menu had a nice variety of meats and veggies, not to mention appetizers. We enjoyed the coconut shrimp, spring rolls, king mushrooms, and corn cheese. The meats we tried were garlic shrimp, mussels, beef belly (our fave), pork belly, short rib fingers, bbq short ribs, and hanger steak. We enjoyed them all! Standouts were the garlic shrimp, beef belly, and rib fingers. My mother had visited this place a few days prior and liked it so much she brought my sister and I here. The service was outstanding as our drinks were constantly refilled and our grill promptly changed out. The staff were all genuinely helpful and kind. I will definitely be coming back soon! We got here around noon on Saturday and there was no wait surprisingly. I imagine this place must've recently opened and will be packed soon."

Oiso

★★★★★ 4.6 (333) • $$

"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."

Ktown Market

★★★★☆ 4.4 (157) • $$

"I've been here a few times and it's definitely a solid spot to visit if you want your fix of homey Korean food or if you're looking for Korean groceries! Plus they now have a little cafe as well as a K-pop store upstairs if you're interested.When you enter, the restaurant area is to your right and you can order at the front. It can take a while (~20 min last time I visited) for the food to be ready so I usually just browse the grocery store. I've tried several of the rice-based dishes here including the bibimbap, bulgogi dupbap (stir fried bulgogi beef with rice), and jaeyook dupbap (spicy stir fried pork with rice) -- portions are huge and everything has been quite good."

Carolina Sushi & Roll

★★★★☆ 4.1 (113) • $$

"We tried this spot for the first time --takeout only during COVID-19. The quality of the fish is definitely much better than most sushi spots and their ginger are freshly hand cut (not bought from pre-packages). The presentation, packaging and staff were all very nice. I would come back here again & recommend this cute little spot to anyone else."