This is the perfect spot for a cozy fall or winter place or if you want a girls night or a date…read morenight. They have two separate areas, one cozy small ramen shop downstairs and upstairs is more of a open bar like feel. I put an aside at the music upstairs was just the cherry on top! Feel good music, good food, and drinks is THE combination. I went for the happy hour for the first time which is M-F 4-6 pm. They have a list of drinks that are $10 which was exactly what I needed. They also have a pretty extensive finger food menu for happy hour snacks. The root chips and popcorn where amazing. The tofu bao buns were also a great add especially when I wanted something a bit heavier. The bao was very well made and very soft (but not chewy!). I usually get ramen but wanted to try the noodles this time for my entree, and got the chili oil noodles with tofu which was great! I think there was a little too much soy sauce/garlic added this time around but it hit the spot overall. I will definitely be back for happy hour!

I honestly don't need to review this food. It always speaks for itself…read more Mazemen with extra broth, chili butter and meatballs... sake or Kirin to wash it down. Give their Izakaya a chance sometime. A little pricey, but worth it!

If you're looking for a meal that'll make you wish you could eat the same thing every day, M Kokko…read moreis the place to be. We went with three people, and, as soon as the dishes hit the table, we were completely blown away. The menu is perfectly curated (thankfully, not overwhelming), and honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on it. We kicked things off with the Nashville hot chicken wings, which packed a punch but were perfectly crispy, followed by the pork belly bao--oh my--it was so tender and flavorful, it practically melted in your mouth. The beef noodles? Unfortunately, we got so caught up in devouring them, we forgot to take a picture, but let me just say they were divine. Tender beef, savory broth, and noodles that soaked up all the goodness--you can't leave without trying them. We washed it all down with some sake and a beer, but at this point, we were eating so fast and in such bliss that we were already planning our next trip before we even finished our meal. The service was also top-notch, which only made the experience that much better. If you're in Durham, you need to make M Kokko a priority. Trust me, it's worth every bite. We'll definitely be back.

We went here on a Saturday evening and called beforehand to make sure we didn't need a reservation…read more We were able to walk in and began our order. The bathroom is a bit confusing to find as it shares the same one as M Sushi but not a big deal. The menu is a bit small but we ordered the Korean Fried Chicken, Hainan Chicken, and Biang Biang Noodle with Chicken. The KFC skin was pretty crispy and good, but the actual chicken quality wasn't anything to write home about. The Hainan Chicken was pretty good, combining it with both of the sauces was very flavorful. The portion was a bit small but that makes sense at the M restaurants. The Biang Biang noodles while not authentic tasted alright. I liked how crispy chicken was (you have the option from crispy and grilled). Overall nothing stood out to me here. The ambiance is definitely darker like most M restaurants I've been too. One thing I noticed is that it took us a while to get water refills.

Finally made it to Roses, and appreciate that reservations were offered for lunchtime, because it's…read morealways a gamble venturing out to lunch and making it back to work on time. The food. Not your traditional noodles, bao or gyoza but more like home made versions of Asian fare. I opted for the half salads because I like variety, dishes were served whenever they ready, which worked for us. The pepper salad was sweet yet flavorful, the squash salad even moreso, with a jicama-like texture topped with chili's, seeds and ground black sesame, The bao filling was saucy and sweet, the gyoza mixed with shrimp and chicken savory. Even though we were full we couldn't ignore desert, so split the passion fruit tres leches cake, which was fantastic. You can feel an intention here, as food is made with thought and creativity. I'm already planning my return. UPDATE: Returned the next day and tried the blue fish oni giri, katsu sando and spring rolls. All fantastic!

I have been to Rose's once before this and absolutely loved the food. They are vegan and vegetarian…read morefriendly, so when my colleague was coming into town, I was excited to take her here. I made a reservation for 6:30pm on a Friday. I recognize sometimes exact reservation times cannot be honored but I was a little concerned at how slow the service was and how crowded the already small space was. They could not really give us an idea of when we would be sat and so we had to just kind of shuffle around to keep trying to be out of the way. It took about 15 minutes before a table finally opened up and we were able to sit. From there, the service continued to be slow. I know the staff - both servers and kitchen - were working hard. I don't blame them as much as it feels like they are understaffed and stretched thin. Overall, it took a while for us to get our food, and we were all hangry by the time we had food. The servers were running around so it took a while whenever we needed something or ran out of water. The food itself surprised me. I know the menu was small and curated but I was actually surprised how little variety there was. And I don't know if I would consider this a vegan/vegetarian friendly place anymore. While they do have dishes and options, it is minimal. I got the pork and mushroom dumplings, pork bao bun, onigiri, and the housemade belt noodles. Both the dumplings and belt noodles were coated in a chili oil that made them almost inedible. And I like spicy! But this was too much. My favorite was the onigiri. Overall, between wait, service, quality, and price, I do not think I will be back.

Man, this is one of those places where I forgot to take a photo before I ate my full entree because…read moreas soon as I saw it I was ready so ready to devour it, I couldn't help myself. The ramen here is AAAAMAZING! Easily the best I've found in the area and every time we've been here (which is 4 times) my brain shuts off and my ramen becomes my entire focus and I dive in. They have a great selection of sushi rolls as well. The servers are so sweet and they are ready to go as soon as you are. Another one of the reasons we love coming here. Appetizers are all great ways to start your experience. Literally everything you order will be served fresh and hot. The spicy garlic edamame and tonkotsu garlic ramen are my favorites. I get a side of chili paste and add it to my broth for an extra kick and it never disappoints. Sake and soyu choices are limited, but everything else about the place makes up for that! A dining session here will not disappoint! :) interior is designed well, booths slightly uncomfortable but the quality and service make you forget. Another random thing I have to say is that they have mouthwash in the bathrooms so that's an automatic 5 stars for me because most of the time when you get those rich broths and spices, our breaths can take a beating. It's there to freshen you up!!! I love that. See? Another way they look out and are there to assist their customers :)

Very nice experience at Hokkaido Ramen House this week!…read more Great menu, really good tasting entrees, and service is incredible. We ordered a Ramen Bowl and a Rice Bowl. Both tasting, and served to order. Our server was exceptional! On point, friendly, helpful, thorough. Such a great service!

Finally had a chance to try Wheat this week and boy was it worth the wait! We had minced beef…read morenoodles and braised beef noodle soup. Also got some pork dumplings. I tried a lemon/lime drink that was very tasty and refreshing. The restaurant was super clean. We were seated and orders taken quickly. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful. Our food was very delicious and flavorful! Portions were perfect- not huge but not too small either. The waiter talked us into dessert since they make some homemade on site. I tried the tiramisu cake- yum! Prices were about what most places are charging for entrees now. I'll be back!

I've visited Wheat twice now, and honestly had mid experiences both times…read more During the most recent visit, there was no host at the front of the restaurant, and it was unclear whether someone would seat us or whether we seat ourselves. We waited for a bit, and eventually someone approached us, but that was a little annoying. Service after that was fine and relatively fast. Food-wise, I got the Home-style braised tofu and Mango pomelo sago. The tofu had a savory sauce that didn't have a ton of flavor other than braised soy, but did have lots of well-cooked veggies and large tofu pieces. At some point they ran out of rice, and the rice they did give me a lot later was unfortunately overcooked. The mango pomelo sago was really good actually, perfect amount of sweetness, strong mango and pomelo flavors, nice texture from sago. Ambiance is nice. Parking in this area is a little limited. 6.5/10 would maybe recommend.

I came in here to get some dinner for 1 to go. I got an order of fried pot stickers and a spicy…read moreramen. I prefer steamed pot stickers but they didn't seem to have that in the menu. There was no wait as I was the only person inside although they were working on orders for door dash and phone orders but even still I had maybe a 10 minute wait at most. It was very quiet as I waited, no TVs or anything like that inside making noise. For my tamen I got the spicy Malay ramen which was very good, very full of various toppings and meat etc. the broth had a good spicy heat as well. My only complaint would be they the ramen was pretty lemongrass heavy and I'm not a super big lemongrass fan but if you are you're gonna love it!

Urban has been on my list of places to try for quite some time and I finally made it! Let me tell…read moreyou it did not disappoint! The location was great and the restaurant itself was cute with IG worthy background. The staff were patient, helpful, and really nice. I ordered the spicy beef rib soup with hand pulled noodles, you literally watch them make the noodles through a small window. The soup was hot and flavorful with a hint of spice. They are not stingy with the rib I got 3 big pieces and had some to take home. I also tried the Bang Bang bun. That was equally as tasty. The bun was soft m, shrimp was crispy and the cucumber added a nice crunch. I ordered the pickled radish but it wasn't my favorite. It wasn't bad but not what I'm use to when I think of pickled radish. Overall I t was worth the hype!

The food and service were outstanding! Folks really need to try this place out. Will definitely be…read moreback!

Tried Noodle 501 last week with anticipation and left with disappointment. The menu has a wide…read moreoffering but all of the items were not exactly right in terms of flavor profile. The Tom Kha in particular was only sour and did not leave room for "sweet and savory" as the menu described. For the price of the items the value also isn't there. The passable thing was the appearance of the restaurant and the theme. It felt like there was intention there. The main disappointments come from the quality of the food and also service interaction. The chicken in the Tom Kha and the pork in my friend's ramen were both tough. I was charged extra for the chicken in my Tom Kha order even though the menu said "choice of protein" and it did not indicate an additional charge. Upon addressing this at checkout I asked if it could be compensated since it was not written. The cashier just gave a blunt "no". I am understanding that maybe there was nothing that could be done, but the disappointment and lack of care towards the misunderstanding felt like a disregard for the customer experience. Lastly, my friend ordered a Tonkotsu ramen which is not pictured here and had food poisoning. Seemed like there were plenty of people that visited the restaurant for takeout and enjoy the food, but I will not be returning.

Really enjoyed the food. But every time I go it takes about 20 minutes for it to be ready. So plan…read moreaccordingly if you want Korean fried chicken.

100/10 experience truly amazing that a place like this exists here!! We love Korean food and…read moreespecially Korean fried chicken but it's difficult to find halal options so we're so happy this place exists. The food was truly phenomenal and left overs heat up perfectly in the air fryer so we had chicken for two days because these portions are huge! The service was super kind and even brought us extra sauces when we wanted to make the fried rice more spicy. All in all excellent menu with lots of variety and great experience, can't wait to be back!

So I have been to the restaurant a few times and it never disappoints. Everything I've had is…read moregreat. My favorite so far is Galbi, Mandoo, Bulgogi (on a bed of Cabbage) and Kimchi Gimbap. Comfortable and clean atmosphere. Note you order and pay via QRCode at table. There are sauces, water and to go boxes available without bothering staff. Can't wait to comeback and try more of their dishes.

This is such a cool place to pop in for coffee, lunch, work time or just to hang. I barely found…read morethis place as it's kinda hidden off the main road but once inside it seems to go on and on with many spaces to hide or be seen. I met some friends for lunch and we landed in the outdoor space which is super nice. They have an efficient ordering system - scan QR code and not long after our order arrived. They have a system to flag a staff member if you need additional service. I ordered one of there popular dishes as I love poke bowls. Bibimbap with chicken. Lots of veggies and served over rice or not. This was interesting and good. The ambiance is cool and I loved the vibe here.

On our anniversary trip, my husband and I wanted to try something exotic and we figured, why not…read moregive Filipino food a try! We were not disappointed! We arrived at 8p on a Friday night to a busy but fun scene in a smaller but chic restaurant. The waitresses and waiters were all very pleasant and sat us quickly. I had a lychee limeade mocktail and my husband had a San Miguel beer. We ordered crispy Brussels sprouts and Lumpiang Shanghai roles.....one word....delicious! Do yourself a favor and order these rolls! For dinner, I had a tofu fried rice and my husband had a chicken stir fry, which both tasted so light and fresh! Definitely worth the visit!! Food quality: 4.5/5 Customer service: 4/5 Value for cost: 4.5/5

This was a wonderful place to try Philippino food! My first time trying this type of food and what…read moreto pick. My friend is from that area of the world and on her recommendation we tried this new place in downtown Durham. It was terrific, what a find! The restaurant's unique handmade paintings on walls and other Philippino decor was very eclectic and cool. They had a hand painted mural of the famous Chef Anthony Bourdain Which was cool but he's from New York so I'll have to ask the owner about that next time I come back. Lol The place was packed and we were walk ins but the owner was at the reception desk and told us to wait and she might be able to find us a table. We were in luck and she directed us to the back room. The server was extremely knowledgeable about all the dishes. Since I had my Philippino friend along she told us what she liked as well as the helpful server. The food was delicious and had a beautiful presentation. What I ate I can't pronounce so look at my pics of the menu ;) I had a bowl w beef filet, onions, tomatoes, cucumber lining the bowl w Jasmine rice and a fried egg on top. My friend had oxtail and the other had an appetizer of Lumplang Shanghai and entre of Pancit Behon, all food was extraordinary and large portions. No doubt that was why the place was packed! It's a great place in downtown Durham to check out next time you want to have some adventurous dining. Kain Po Tayo! (Enjoy your meal!)