I like Mr. Tokyo because their sides are better than most AYCE sushi spots. For the sushi, the…read morerolls and nigiri are AYCE and they also offer a la carte options. My personal favorites are the salmon and yellowtail nigiri. The service is consistently good but I've always had to wait for a table, typically around 45 minutes and they don't take reservations. The restaurant is a decent size, but since its AYCE waits can be longer. Overall, it's a great option if you're really hungry and craving Asian food.

What I recommend: The all-you-can-eat sushi…read more When it comes to all-you-can-eat sushi, you usually get one of three experiences: great, good, or food poisoning. Luckily, Mr. Tokyo is solidly in the great category. The sushi is fresh, the price is reasonable, and the quality is consistently good. It's one of the best options in Durham if you're craving a lot of sushi without breaking the bank. This is my girlfriend's favorite spot whenever she finishes a tough exam and wants to celebrate, and I can see why. As someone who's tried plenty of all-you-can-eat sushi places around Durham, Mr. Tokyo definitely ranks at the top of my list.

This place was recommended all across reddit for sushi spots in the triangle. i can see why! the…read morefood was yummy, service was quick and its a fair price. the miso soup was the best! Didn't love the dressing on the salad and the amount of it personally. Everything else was delicious

Thursday lunch. Not a sushi person but the tempura mix- shrimp, broccoli, onion, carrot sweet…read morepotato was supurb. Sat outside. So lovely. Great service.

I visited Kinoko Ramen on Jan 12, 2026. It was noon, and I was the only dine-in customer. There was…read moreno wait time for a table. Water and menu were provided the moment I sat down. I had already looked at the menu online and knew what I wanted: shoyu ramen. The order was served with a spoon, a side plate and a paper towel. There was 1 soft-boiled cut into two halves and ample amounts of scallion, menma and braised pork belly. The latter had a rich flavor, helped in no small part by the pork and chicken broth. Not only that, the broth complimented the rest of the ingredients; the egg was enjoyable. My only (minor) complaint is the portion size of the ramen itself. It was smaller than I would like. The lady that served me was probably (best guess) the owner. Her service was impeccable. In addition, Kinoko has a pleasing amenity not found in most restaurants: an AC outlet at every table that was by the wall. This was very handy for a heavy user of laptops and phones like myself. Although there was music playing in the background, it wasn't loud. The server and I were able to hear each other, and I could also hear the voices of others at the bar. The restroom had an interesting decor of newspapers for wallpaper. That was something I didn't see elsewhere. If you love good ramen, come to Kinoko Ramen. If you like a quiet place to dine in, come to Kinoko Ramen. Perfect scores in food, service and atmosphere.

I had another better known local ramen shop in mind, but saw the reviews and that this place had an…read moreinteresting vegetarian selection, so I decided to give it a shot. It wasn't crowded, but it was doing a lot of takeout for a ramen spot (generally a food best enjoyed fresh). The mala ramen (a mix of spicy and tingly sensations) that I sought delivered on the premise. It was a fascinating flavor mix, with some harsh notes that would be a discovery for those that haven't had mala before working well because of the balance of salty and savory flavors and some nice greens and sweet corn. It was unique and I enjoyed it. They had some appetizers and things that I wasn't hungry enough for, but I did wash it down with tea. It was a very reasonable price given how the hipster ramen market has gone. And they had enough menu options that returning would be worthwhile. I ended up going to the other local ramen place anyway the next day, and I would say that both were really good. You can't go wrong.

We visited this evening around 8:00 PM and were the only customers. While the restaurant was clean…read morewith pleasant background music, the overall experience was poor, especially given the prices. The Food We ordered the Shrimp Katsu ($16) with rice and the Beef Teriyaki ($18), since they were out of the Salmon Teriyaki. A major red flag was hearing a series of loud microwave beeps immediately after placing our order. The food came out after 10-15 minutes. The Positive: Both of our meals came with excellent rice that was fluffy and fragrant, and a small side salad with a standard ginger dressing. The Disappointment: My Shrimp Katsu was highly disappointing. It tasted nothing like shrimp and resembled processed meat, similar to imitation crab, but shaped like mozzarella sticks drizzled with sweet mayo. The texture and flavor were clearly not fresh shrimp. My wife's Beef Teriyaki was also underwhelming. The beef was chewy and served over soggy lettuce, with a very basic, overly sweet teriyaki glaze. The Service The lone waitress was polite but demonstrated poor customer service skills. The most jarring part of the meal was when she began to hover near our table while we were eating, making us feel rushed. At 8:20 PM, she told us they were closing at 8:30 PM, pressuring us to finish quickly. Their Google listing clearly states a 9:00 PM closing time. As someone who tries to support local Asian cuisine, I was genuinely disappointed by both the low quality of the food and the pushy, rushed service. We will not be returning. Too expensive for low quality food.

Very good sushi. Owners are also nice and welcoming. The restaurant is clean and spacious though we…read moregot takeout. Would definitely order from them again. Highly recommend the crawfish roll, the New Orleans roll and their spider roll. But you really can't go wrong.

I came here on a beautiful day With one of my friends, they…read moreare very clean and the aesthetic is almost like you walk into this new part of Durham We had the raw Omakase! It was great Everything they explained to me I forgot just as quickly, but I had my softest meats here Our server was very sweet and quick to make sure that we didn't ever have to wait for anything she explained each sushi individually and where the fish came from They ship everything from all over the world And the dessert was to die for This is dining like a princess This is the perfect place to take a woman on a date low effort on your part outside of needing to have a reservation*** The omakase is already chosen for you by the chef all you have to do is sit there and enjoy and experience the plates together! Extra brownie points if you can score going to M sushi then taking her to killjoy on Tuesday for their live music so you guys can dance or sit and enjoy more craft cocktails, and each each other's company!

around Downtown Durham and ended up at M Sushi on 311 Holland St. We just wanted something quick…read moreand ordered a few sushi rolls. The rolls looked pretty nice when they came out -- colorful with different toppings, sauces drizzled on top, and some green onions. The fish tasted fresh enough and the rice was okay, not too hard or mushy. But honestly, the flavors were just average. Some rolls were a bit too sweet from the sauce, others a little salty from the roe. It was creative, but nothing that really blew me away. The place has a nice warm wooden table vibe and the lighting is good for photos. Service was quick, no long wait. Price-wise, it felt a little expensive for Durham -- four rolls and we weren't super impressed with the value. It was fine for a casual meal, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back just for the sushi. Might try something else next time or their omakase to see if it's better.

If I could give 0 starts to this place I would. On Monday 30th night, I went to have sushi there…read moreand the next morning I had food poisoning. I've been eating sushi for years and never had this issue. Definitely will NOT recommend. Definitely there's a sanitation issue.

My roommate and I swung by Kurama to get the lunch special- two sushi rolls, a soup, and salad with…read moredressing of choice. The soup and salad were both fresh and served as great starters. The star of the lunch was definitely the sushi though. I got the salmon roll and the eel roll. We also got the salmon skin a la carte to go! The fish felt fresh and the rice to fish ratio was great. Since we were in a rush, I appreciated that our waitress was accommodating. I found the service to be excellent. I will be back!

Omg! This is the best habachi I have ate at and worked at in my entire life. I mean the food is…read moregreat, the employees are great and the management are super great. They keep everything so organized and very clean. I didn't know I liked habachi until I tried this place. The service here is on point. I can't wait to tell my family and friends about this place. I feel like family already

New place is just down the block from the old location. I like the nice new interior a much as the…read moreold one. There does appear to be more seating. Two order stands up front or you can order at the register in back. Friendly service but I had to remind the staff person I needed a cup for my included beverage with the lunch special. I got the hibachi chicken Wednesday lunch special for $9.50. Still comes with the good grilled mushrooms and zucchini and a ginger soy sauce over rice with sweet carrots and white sauce. It was a little more salty than the other times I've been there. Good amount of food and tasty, especially with the white sauce they bring to the table.

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.

Just wanted to share some pictures from our recent visit. Delicious as always and fast attentive…read moreservice. Rice cakes were perfectly tender. The beef in the japchae was melt in your mouth and very flavorful. We have never had their KFC somehow but it's insanely good. Come check them out.

Loved the food we ordered. It was delicious. I met my wife during work break to grab dinner and the…read moreservice was fast! Food is delicious and will go back again.