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    Aroma Korea

    4.3 (242 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Sushi Bars
    Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    AROMA KOREA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Sushi Roll Menu
    Iris R.

    My first visit to Aroma Korea was pretty good. I picked this restaurant after seeing reviews on Yelp. We were immediately greeted and led to a booth. It was nice that there was no wait on Friday evening. The menu here is full, and I mean full, of options. It took us at least 10 minutes to figure out what we wanted to order. We ordered Korean rice with shrimp and the surf & turf sushi. The Korean rice was ok. The Seasame oil was a bit overpowering for me. Adding soy sauce definitely cut the taste of the Seasame oil. Now, the surf & turf sushi is where it's at. We immediately wished we ordered two orders of the sushi. The sushi roll includes tempura shrimp, crab salad, and seared beef with a teriyaki sauce. The combination of flavors is sooooo good. I'm definitely going back to get the surf & turf roll again. The sushi is worth a visit to this place.

    Bulgogi fries
    Alex F.

    I've been here a couple times now and honestly, this place is pretty amazing. It's a great spot to just hangout dour friends and get your fix of Korean food. The stews here are delicious and well cooked. They have a great mix of Korean-American fare, including bulgogi fries. The staff here is very friendly and it really reminds you of Seoul. Definitely come by here to give this place a try.

    Takoyaki
    Sergio M.

    Stopped at Aroma for a quick bite to eat. The interior of the restaurant was warm and inviting. About half the tables was full. Wait Staff was very friendly. Got our drink order right away. Plenty of Authentic Korean dishes I'll definitely be back for. For a starter I ordered the takoyaki. It was pretty good. The octopus was a little chewy. Could have been more tender. The sauce was yummy. Once I saw the sushi menu had hand rolls (hard to find for some reason) I was sold. I got three of my favorites. Eel and Avocado, Spicy Crab and Spicy salmon hand rolls. Absolutely delicious. Just what I wanted. I'll definitely be back! Can't wait to try the rest of the menu!

    Salad
    Jaime S.

    Hidden spot with great parking! We went on Saturday evening and were seated right away. There's plenty of seating, booths and tables. We decided to just order appetizers as the entrees weren't appealing to us at the moment and we weren't very hungry. The Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps were absolutely delicious, I loved every bite. The Gyoza was pretty good. The salad would've been really good, but the ginger dressing was different than what we like. Oh and we got the Korean Fried Chicken, and it was very good, just such a small portion, I think there were 3 wings.

    Shanelle Y.

    My family and I dined in on a Sunday evening right at opening time and the restaurant was nice and quiet. The waitresses were friendly and although the menu was available by QR code, they were happy to provide physical copies as well. We ordered a bunch of different sushi rolls to share. I found their sushi menu to be diverse and extensive, and the majority of the rolls sounded appetizing. The food took kind of a long time to come out though, especially considering we were the only diners at the time. The rolls themselves were super good! The fish and rice were fresh and the sauces were flavorful. I enjoyed every roll that we ordered and was impressed with the quality and taste of the food. If the service had been a bit faster this would be an easy 5/5 stars!

    Lunch bento with Bulgogi.
    Julia W.

    Writing another review for Aroma's lunch bento box. We ordered takeout this time and the food was still fresh and warm by the time we ate. I ordered the Bulgogi lunch bento -- it came with SO much food. The Bulgogi was tender and well seasoned, the California roll tasted very fresh, and the assortment of fried food was so tasty. Not pictured but included was a side salad. Service and quality of food is always fantastic at Aroma, highly recommend if you are looking for a new lunch spot or Korean food!

    Roach frass (poop) in sake

    Previously thought this was some of the best sushi around but now can't eat it after finding roach poop at the bottom of my sake after already drinking most of it :( (I work with arthropods so am regrettably confident in identifying this correctly)

    White Tiger roll
    Karen S.

    Great place if you want a quick Korean and sushi fix. Friendly service. I don't regret trying this place out. Missing pic is the Bimbimbap. Definitely had the flavor I was looking for.

    Y Yelp Y.

    ***FOOD: Sushi was good. Not necessarily stellar. Fried Rice was good. ***COST (OUT OF 4$) $$$ ***DÉCOR: I think this use to be a revolving sushi restaurant since there is a conveyor belt. Could use an update ***SERVICE: ok service. Waited a while for food. ***RECOMMEND: ok recommend if super hungry and happen to be in the area

    Budae Jjigae
    JJ C.

    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.

    Dak Galbi

    Service was incredible and server was very kind & relatable! Food took a second to come out, but was very good!

    Dessert
    Vraj P.

    First time checking out this Korean restaurant in Cary. We started off with the cheese corn and that was absolutely delicious. Would definitely recommend. For the main course we got the bibimbap with an egg. I'm vegetarian so got that one but they have others as well. It was pretty good and a decent size but I wish we had more gochujang sauce. Luckily our waitress was great and got extra. The dessert was definitely not worth it though. Felt like it was just from the frozen isle of a grocery store. The inside was pretty nice. Felt like a conveyor sushi restaurant remodeled. Felt homie as well. Our waitress was also great and was on top of it. Definitely pricey for the meal but overall I enjoyed it! Would come back for the corn and bibimbap! Would love to see more vegetarian options in the future as well.

    Cost for two rolls with add-ons - $17
    Shenna W.

    I have lived in this area for over 2 years and NEVER noticed this location until tonight! What a shame *inserts annoyed face* They are located somewhat in the cut, if you aren't paying attention - you will definitely miss it. Once you find it, you have found a truly hidden gem. I did a call in order, the service was kind and helpful. She explained what was in the rolls and provided if any changes would be additional (and what the additional cost would be). When I arrived, the parking lot needs some more lighting. It was very dark - a little concerning, however, I know they don't own the property so not something THEY can control. For this restaurant, masks are required to enter. Keep that in mind (if that is a concern for you). My food wasn't quite ready, but the staff member promptly gave me an update once greeted and informed of who I was. From what I could see from the front, it looked clean and well taken care of. Small dining room with a max occupancy of around 67 people (looking at the sign). All in all it was about 15 mins from the call in to getting my sushi. I would return to see about dining in. The food, I ordered pretty basic: California roll - added cream cheese Dancing Eel roll - added cream cheese Nothing was done wrong. They gave you a good filling to rice ratio. I didn't feel cheated or as if I just had a big roll of rice. The difference between the two rolls: The Dancing Eel roll - has COOKED Eel on top with avocado and sauce. As well, it had like a crab salad instead of a crab stick in the filing. The California roll - has a crab stick and avocado. Overall, good stuff! I will definitely be back for more. Tip: I like to heat my sushi the next day for about 30 seconds. There is something about the cheese warming up and mixing it with wasbi - yum!

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    First restaurant I've ever had Korean food at, and it did not disappoint! Love the bulgogi and Korean fried chicken!!

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    A Korean restaurant owned by Korean. Good food and service. Nice setting. I ordered the biblimpop for dinner.

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    Masa Sushi & Ramen - 2 pc unagi nigiri

    Masa Sushi & Ramen

    4.4(238 reviews)
    5.3 mi
    $$

    The facility this restaurant is open used to have my favorite Middle Eastern restaurant prior to…read morecovid that was closed during 2021 and since then I did not enter the shopping complex because I was so sad to saw that place close. This week my teen reminded me that a new Ramen place has opened in the same facility so I decided to give it a try. The ambience is cozy, though I found that tables are very close to each other, so it is very hard to keep a conversation going without you either disturbing the other table or worrying about having someone else listen to your conversation menu is fine. I did not care for sushi because I was there for Ramen. Besides, they have a vegetarian Ramen is what I was looking for, my daughter ordered a teriyaki Ramen. My vegetarian Ramen had a lot of tempura in it, which defeated the purpose a little bit for me because it was a little oily. The taste was more or less like a red curry and there was very less vegetables mostly it was sweet corn and one or two bok choy on the other hand my teen, who is very hard to please loved the teriyaki Raman and is already planning to go back this weekend to try the other ones , all in all I gave this place a four star because the umami of the Ramen was very comforting, even though I did not like the taste much

    I took my boys to Masa Sushi & Ramen to celebrate my older son's birthday, and this year was a much…read morebetter one than last, when he spent his birthday in the hospital. So spirits were high right from the start. For the record, I've been here a handful of times before, usually for lunch, but this was my first dinner visit. Parking was easy and plentiful, and even though the restaurant was fairly busy, we were seated right away. Always a nice win. We kicked things off with a bowl of edamame that was perfectly salted. The boys went with miso soup, which was flavorful but came out lava hot. Like, ice-cube-required hot. Tasty, but proceed with caution if you have kids. For sushi, we kept it simple and solid with a mix of one classic and two specialty rolls: Spicy Tuna, Phoenix, and the Crunchy Roll. All were fresh, well-made, and hit the spot. Food came out quickly, service was friendly and attentive, and the overall value felt right. Since we live nearby, this will definitely stay in our regular rotation. A great, easy dinner spot for sushi with family.

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    Tonkatsu Ramen - soooo good!

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    Oiso - Another Bento Box

    Oiso

    4.6(355 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    This is my latest favorite Sushi place in Triangle. It is a Korean owned sushi place, so I love…read morethat this place has Korean seafood/sushi dishes. Oiso is in a big shopping center, so there is no headache when it comes to parking. But the parking does get busy during dinner/evening time. Service is superb. Everyone is so friendly, and service is top notch. This place is not super big, and it's never too crowded, where I do not get any service. It's perfect, and I hope it stays that way. My go-to dish is Hwedupbap. Think of it like a poke bowl, but Korean style :) I love the spicy + sour sauce (Chogochuchang sauce) that comes with the dish so so much. The portion is GENEROUS! I repeat: The portion is generous. Mama didn't raise a quitter, so I always finish my bowl. But it is hella big for anyone who loves to eat. It comes with lots of veggies and raw fish, and it's perfect. I cannot wait to go back to this place for more fish :)

    What a great find! This adorable hidden gem felt like walking into a time warp back to when I was…read morestationed in Japan. There were only 3 people managing the restaurant, the server, sushi chef and a runner but they three of them were keeping the flow moving quickly. What we ordered: Fire Station Roll, Rainbow Roll, Crispy Rice with Salmon and steamed gyozas. Everything was delicious! It was my first time having crispy rice, my husband ordered it thinking it would be similar to fried rice but we were pleasantly surprised when it came out. I typically prefer fried gyoza but the steamed was perfect, they came with a lovely light but flavorful dipping sauce. My only critique is I would have liked low sodium soy sauce, I didn't ask for it so not sure if they offer it but I will next time.

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    M Sushi - Cary

    M Sushi - Cary

    4.5(132 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Ambiance is nice. I really like the food, it was a great experience and the service was superb. I…read moresat at the bar and my chef was in front of me, her name is Carina I believe. I ordered "Grand Omakase" and I liked that she's able to accommodate with how I want things. I also liked how she's very clean as far as preparing my food. This restaurant is a must try.

    My view on sushi as a whole has completely changed...in an absolutely amazing way…read more Omakase Style: basically translates over as "I leave it up to you." The chef curates a multi course and highly personalized tasting menu. My wife and I had the pleasure to partake in this unbelievable experience for our 21st anniversary, and it was hands down one of the best meals we've ever had. Not this month, not just sushi, not just in NC...but one of the top meals of all time anywhere. We had the Grand Omakase, which came out to 10 courses in total. I won't go into detail on each and every course, but let's just say that each and every course was of the highest quality fish, sushi or meat we've had anywhere. From the sushi flown out straight from Japan, to the beluga caviar and A5 Wagyu, and everything in between. We've had sushi across the nation and overseas, 100s of times. This has taken the top #1 spot out of all of them, especially with what we were served in the Grand Omakase package. Impeccable service, 8 sushi chefs all working efficiently at once in an open style sushi kitchen, all within a classy (but not pretentious by any means) establishment. The Grand Omakase package here is one of those bucket list items for anyone who loves sushi, top shelf meats and fish, and enjoys a high level foodie experience.

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    M Sushi - Cary - Bar area.

    Bar area.

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    1 of 8 from the Omakase Lite

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    Sushi Mon - Tuna and otoro nigiri

    Sushi Mon

    4.5(459 reviews)
    6.7 mi
    $$

    Had a great meal here! We started out with edamame. Just…read morewish it was a little more salty but that's my own preference. The rock salt salmon was so yummy. We also had the black cod which was nice and buttery. Didn't realize it came with two handheld pieces and one played piece. Nice surprise! Had the seaweed salad which was good, very forward tasting. we had the truffle tuna roll and rainbow roll. both were fabulous. truffle tuna was tangy and clear cut. rainbow roll was so good we got it twice! simple but crispy and smooth. We came on a friday night, only waited about 20 minutes to be seated inside. our waiter was so nice and didn't mind us ordering a few things at a time. Would totally come back!

    Visited Sushi Mon on a recommendation from a local. Initially I wasn't sure about it because…read moreseating was in what seemed to be the lobby of the building it's located in. Later I saw the actual restaurant is a bit small with a few tables and sushi bar so I'm thinking they have out grown their space and after eating the food I can understand how that happened. As mentioned it has a small footprint but we didn't wait long. Our server was very kind and provided excellent service. We started with the gyoza which were out of this world! They had the perfect char on the dumpling without making it too seared. The Sashimi plate was incredible, each piece of fish melted in your mouth. If I have to give one critique I'd say our yellow tail was still a little frozen but that didn't stop me from devouring it. Crispy Salmon Roll was light and refreshing and their Rainbow Roll was like no other I've had. My husband and I have two reference points when it comes to sushi; mine is Japan where I was introduced to it as a young Marine, his is Hawaii where had the most amazing sushi about 5 years ago. Not many places can compare to those experiences but Sushi Mon was VERY close!

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    Sushi Mon - Inside. Sushi bar and dining room. This is pretty much it. They had additional seating outside in the office lobby which was weird.

    Inside. Sushi bar and dining room. This is pretty much it. They had additional seating outside in the office lobby which was weird.

    Sushi Mon - Nigiri Omakase. $45. Includes miso soup, chef's choice of 8 pieces nigiri, hand roll, tamago. See my review for description of each nigiri.

    Nigiri Omakase. $45. Includes miso soup, chef's choice of 8 pieces nigiri, hand roll, tamago. See my review for description of each nigiri.

    Sushi Mon - Inside. Sushi bar and dining room. This is pretty much it. They had additional seating outside in the office lobby which was weird.

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    Inside. Sushi bar and dining room. This is pretty much it. They had additional seating outside in the office lobby which was weird.

    Akami Sushi Bar - Shishito roll - special roll, not on the menu

    Akami Sushi Bar

    4.6(228 reviews)
    7.3 mi
    $$

    This is one of my favorite places to take people for sushi…read more Gas station sushi? Yes, please. Being completely honest, even my husband was skeptical when that's how I described it to him before our first visit, and now he shares in my joy in introducing people to this wonderful little spot. They do à la carte service, with some regular features, some specially curated; and some timed options. They close between lunch and dinner, to reset - but don't kick people out right at closing. I have seen other patrons tell people walking in as they are closing up, that they are closing up though, which is kind of cute, and helpful to the business.

    Grabbed lunch here recently and had a great time!…read more First, there were a handful of dedicated parking spots for Akami, so that was nice :) We came kind of near closing so there were a few openings, but I'm not sure what it'd look like during peak hours. We were seated immediately and ordered quickly because of the aforementioned closing :) I got a couple of specialty rolls (the phat boy and the voodoo rolls) while my wife got a sashimi appetizer platter. The food was prepared quickly, and oh man, I was not ready for the amount of food I received. Next time, I'll definitely get one roll and then a couple of pieces of sashimi or something. Anyway, the voodoo roll in particular was super tasty! Maybe the best sushi I've had in the state. The phat boy roll wasn't bad but I'll probably skip that one next time. My wife enjoyed her sashimi as well. Service was polite and efficient throughout. Overall, I really liked Akami and would definitely come back!

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    Sushi counter with the specials highlighted

    Akami Sushi Bar - Spicy scallop hand roll

    Spicy scallop hand roll

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    Wasabi Restaurant - Thai Dumplings

    Wasabi Restaurant

    3.7(314 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$

    UPDATE: I've visited Wasabi post-COVID a few times and it's still a pretty solid stop for pan Asian…read moretype cuisine. I am a bit disappointed that the days of BOGO sushi are no-more here but I've still enjoyed the Florida and Tokyo rolls here as they have been my go-to for years (so many work group dinners and lunchtime visits). The Teriyaki Chicken is still a solid choice as well, served with rice and some steamed veggies. Recently got to come here with a group of work colleagues and we started out with a great appetizer choice of the Wasabi Platter (spring roll, shrimp in blanket, satay, steamed gyoza, fried gyoza) plus a plate of the Fresh Basil Rolls (made of shrimp, chicken, lettuce, cilantro, cucumber, bean sprouts, carrots, basil leaves, vermicelli, rice paper, house made hoisin sauce, ground peanuts). The group at our table devoured these appetizers, good stuff. For my meal I went with what looked like a new selection on the menu, Chicken Katsu (panko chicken cutlet). I will note at this point that it did take a longer than expected time to get our main plates out to us, one at the table even said "we did put in our orders, right?" But when our meals arrived, it was worth the wait. With my chicken katsu, it was perfectly cooked (fried golden but not overdone), but the accompanying sauce and spicy mayo made this one even better. I would definitely get this selection again and hope it stays on the menu. Wasabi is still serving some of the best Asian meals in Cary and I am glad they have continued through the years in MacGregor Village.

    We came on a Monday night. It wasn't very busy so we were immediately seated. The restaurant is…read morenice as it has many tables and the indoor decorations are welcoming. We started with the Edemame and crab puffs (aka krab rangoons). For one main course we had the wonton soup, fried rice, shrimp tempura roll, and Tom Ka soup. Everything came out super quick and was delicious!! We can't wait to come back.

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