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Jays Kitchen

3.6 (98 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Jessica A.

The food here is fine, but the service isn't great. We have been here a few times over the years but have always felt that way. This past time that I actually have pictures of, we came on a Sunday around 2:30pm. We were seated right away but everything after that took forever. It was at least twenty minutes for drink orders, and I was just having a water and my boyfriend was having a beer. Then she took our actual order, and we each ordered one appetizer and one roll. A long time passed again, and she brought all our food out at one time. The food was ok. I know it is a lot of the same things, but I do like the food at the downtown location more. I also ordered key lime pie for dessert, and that actually wasn't very good. It tasted like a frozen store bought one.

Goldsboro Sushi Roll
Luther S.

My wife is a real estate agent. Her and I were in town for her to show a home and got hungry so we stopped at Jays because it was close and the food seemed good. We both got sushi. She got the Philadelphia roll and I got the Goldsboro roll. Both tasted great and fresh. The salad was even good too. For our meal she got the Salmon and a I got the Jay BLT. The food was good and the ambiance was nice and easy going. The service was okay but I did find myself with an empty cup a lot. Our waitress had 4-5 tables so I do understand why it took so long for refills. Overall we enjoyed the whole experience and we will go back when we are in the area.

Atomic roll, DK roll and Waka Waka roll
Chris G.

My wife and I went here for a date night and were seated really fast. The restaurant has a very nice dining room and I really love the atmosphere. The issue we had was the service. The waiter we had was extremely slow, he went missing for extremely long periods of time and one of my pet peeves is he just dropped off the check without asking if we wanted anything else. This was a date night and we were planning on continuing to drink and weren't through with our second round but he prematurely brought the check. The sushi we had was very good. We had the Atomic roll, DK roll and the Waka Waka roll. The Atomic was my favorite. Would've been five stars if it wasn't for the service.

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Bjorn M.

Dined here for my dad's bday dinner tonight. The restaurant was spacious with nice decor. Our server was Elizabeth. We could tell she was fairly new as she didn't know the answers to some of our questions but she did her due diligence by going to ask someone. She also brought us out all of the sauces to try when I asked for a sauce to dip my seafood in. She was very patient with my parents who are older and particular about how they like things. Three of us ordered the seafood combo which is cooked on the grill. I had fries and a side salad. The seafood lacked seasoning. The fries were crispy and the ginger dressing was delicious.

This is supposed to be bulgogi. It looks like dry, overcooked hamburger!
Ernestine B.

I ate here for a work luncheon. The server brought my food and it was very overcooked. The server never came back until he brought the checks. He looked at my full plate and asked if I would like a take out container. I asked him if he noticed that my food was burnt. He did not respond but he did bring the container like I wanted that. I paid, left and threw it away in the parking lot!

Jay N.

First time eating here the service was very good the Waitress(Brianna) was friendly and professional - the food was really good. I enjoyed Bulgogl Fries and the freshness of the Seafood A very good dining experience.

As I was eating my side salad, I noticed something hard. Spit out what was in my mouth and found a STAPLE.
Susan E.

As I was eating my side salad, I noticed something hard. Spit out what was in my mouth and found a STAPLE. The rest of my meal sucked and they were very stingy in comparison to their other locations.

Florence Y.

The food is great! Pricing is good, and big portions. But the bathroom needs some deep-cleaning. And they added an extra $60 to our bill- we had to call them several times to ask them to remove it. Hence the 2-star .

a plate of food with shrimp and rice
Lamont S.

Jay's Kitchen located In Goldsboro, NC is a very nice restaurant. When one enters, he, she, or they will be greeted by a dimly lite establishment. For those of you are interested, Jay's Kitchen offers free WIFI, just connect as a guest. I ordered a salad with ranch dressing; it was amazing. It was followed by Grilled Shrimp with scrambled eggs. It was absolutely delicious. For dessert, I ordered the raspberry-lemon cheesecake...OMG! It was freaking delicious. Overall, I enjoyed my visit. I will definitely be back to dine. Excellent!

SUSHI!!!!
Ryan A.

Jays food is as consistent as it gets. Service is fair and atmosphere is pretty solid for Goldsboro. I like this spot and will return. My only reservations for the place is the price points being a little high for this area and inconsistency with what type of table seating you may get. Quality of food is good, so I understand the price points, but many may be turned off by the fact that you may get a nice comfortable booth, or be tucked away in a private room with a hole in the middle of your table. Neither is bad for me, but it offers different environments that may suit some "dates" but not others. Food is good and consistent, and the Jays restaurant group has GREAT sushi, so we will definitely be back!

Bulgogi fries
Kierstyn M.

My first sushi love! This restaurant was my first introduction to a now addiction: Sushi. I tried the goldsbro roll and fell in love! Ever since then, Jay's has my heart on sushi and I will forever thank them for the introduction. I've had the shrimp hibachi and it was pure perfection. Cooked beautifully and seasoned so it was packed full of flavor. The gyoza is perfectly crisp. One of my favorite go to appetizers at the restaurant. The bulgogi fries are killer! Bulgogi is one of my favorite meats and the fries crispy. The topping genious to complement the meat. The atomic roll is spicy but delicious. Goldsbro roll is 100% my favorite. It's what started my sushi love. They have so many amazing rolls for you to choose from It's best to bring a group of sushi lovers and each order a different roll the share. This place is an absolute hidden gem and you need to give them a try if you love sushi!

Ashley C.

In town for a funeral and ventured into Jays Kitchen. We didn't know what to expect but we were greeted right away and sat quickly. Our server was super friendly and helped us with the menu- Asian cuisine and specialty burgers. We tried the bulgogi wrap, California roll, and hibachi chicken bowl. All were super flavorful! Fresh sushi! Their sushi bar was impressive with a lot of options. We enjoyed our lunch and glad we took a chance on something new!

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2 years ago

Food and services is always good. It is a very relaxing environment. The employees are always friendly.

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3 years ago

Nice atmosphere, diverse menu with huge portions and delicious food especially for the price. We will definitely be back.

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Thank you for the 5 star rating!

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Thank you for the 5 star rating!

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2 years ago

Ninja is owned by the same people and somehow is better. Bulgogi wraps at jays are trash. Go to ninja!

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3 years ago

Ordered Bulgogi rice and Atomic sushi and never got the sushi. They have done this before.

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4 years ago

Great food and drinks. If Carla is working, ask for her margarita, hands down the best I've ever had!

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Great surprise while working in Goldsboro. Terrific sushi and wonderful experience. Thank you

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5 years ago

Incredible sushi! We tried so many it's hard to say which one was the best. Highly recommend it!

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3 years ago

Eating here a few times and the food is incredible. My kids get the sushi and I usually get a noodle dish. Neither disappoint!

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4 years ago

Delicious!! Would highly recommend the loaded bugolgi fries! Such a great combination of flavors.

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5 years ago

Food was excellent. The waitress was rude and wasn't very welcoming. We both had beef bugolgi and rice.

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4 years ago

The Sushi is always great! By far the best place to get sushi in Goldsboro. 10 out of 10 would recommend!

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7 years ago

Excellent food - so many amazing choices. The bulgolgi wrap is my favorite but there's such a great variety. Nice interior as well.

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4 years ago

Overpriced and haven't had good service when I've eaten there. Food is mediocre at best.

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