5/5, baybeee! All of the dishes were amazing, cocktails included. Highlights were the egg rolls, shumai and bucatini with mussels. All items are meant for tapas/family-style serving. Very cute date night spots and ambiance is a chic date vibe. Lots of parking and friendly customer service. read more

Krill - Market fish (red snapper) & shumai - Asian Fusion Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Came here as part of Triangle Restaurant Week for brunch and had a really good time. My friends and I brought all ordered from the special Triangle restaurant week menu which was $25 and consisted of a choice of appetizers, entrée, and a dessert. The food was really good and I felt like the quantity for the price was also very good. The staff was incredibly friendly. I love the ambience of the restaurant, Boho meets Mediterranean. My friends and I had the mini mezza platter (delicious!), zucchini cakes and egg shakshouka. Can't wait to go back and try out their dinner menu. I recommend making reservations if you can. Fun fact: the ladies bathroom had bobby pins, hair ties, pads and tampons. Love it when a restaurant has your back for whatever emergencies come up read more

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"Asian Fusion on east side of downtown Durham" Came here on a Saturday night at 5:45pm. The area seemed underdeveloped and close to the train tracks, but it was nice to see a restaurant here with a full parking lot and lots of outdoor seating. They were full with reservations when we arrived, but they let us sit at a bar next to the kitchen. The seating was a little dense, making the place LOUD... it was hard to make out conversations, but the place where we say was quieter since it was somewhat removed. Our waiter recommended the Peking duck lumpia rolls and the crab khao soi, so I got both of those. My wife also ordered the karaage fried chicken. The duck rolls came out fast, within a few minutes. They were absolutely delicious-- the duck meat was delicious, moist, and flaky, and the dip was great-- although called "hoisin" on the menu, it was thin in consistency and had herbs in it. This came with 4 pieces, too, so decent value for a $12 appetizer. I liked the crab khao soi-- it seemed to be in a yellow curry sauce of sorts, and the flavor combinations worked really well. It was medium spicy. Personally, I'd like for there have been a little bit more noodles for a $22 noodle dish, but it was good in flavor. Honestly, if not more noodles, I think it may have been better with less sauce-- lots of the yummy crab bits were then "swamped" & hard to find as I tried to dredge them out with my fork through the sea of remaining sauce at the end. But 20% more noodles would have been a better option. The fried chicken was outstanding-- smoky flavor with some pepper, but not "spicy" per se, and it came with an amazing honey wasabi dip (very mild, not like sushi wasabi). And it was a good amount of chicken, too. Service was outstanding. Someone who we infer was the owner checked on us multiple times, and it was helpful being right by the kitchen so we could easily ask for anything, too. Our server was also on-point in checking on us, filling water, asking if we needed anything else, too. Overall, I'm impressed. Honestly, the only noticeable negative to me was the cramped seating/ loud noise, but we didn't experience that, so if I come back, I'd either want to sit outside or go back to that counter by the kitchen we got fortunate to land. But good fancy-ish place at a reasonable price. I'd definitely go back. read more

Ambiance is very nice!Staff are accomodating!my favorite cocktail is thai chili calamansi margarit,very refreshing! food are very good,my favorite is fresh lumpia and kinilaw! read more

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What a fantastic and unique place. Love the inside and outside dining areas. There were a lot of great dishes to choose from. The Peking lumpia and glass noodles were my favorite in addition to the house sake sangria. The sangria was dangerously good, very light and refreshing - I could have had a pitcher to myself. The krill fried rice had a strange taste or maybe not enough of a taste and was not my favorite. The dessert choices were not as unique or plentiful, but we decided to try the Ube cheesecake that was an option when we were there. It was a plain NY style cheesecake with Ube (purple sweet potato) drizzle and white chocolate flakes. It was tasty. read more

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Came to this restaurant with my husband and parents for a Friday night dinner. We hadn't been here before and wanted to check it out and we are happy we did! The food was amazing! Our favorite dishes were the crab khao soi (amazing flavors with a great kick of spice), karaage style friend chicken (so juicy and tender), and the kalbi (just so good) but everything we had was delicious with a great flavor profile. It was also great for sharing and our whole party split everything to share. The service and atmosphere were nice too. I definitely recommend this place to anyone who likes Asian tapas style cuisine. I'll for sure be coming back! read more

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The whole fish wasn't scaled nor cleaned properly. Remove the scales, clean out the innards completely THEN cook it. We wound up spitting out the scales and bones. And service was mediocre as well. $140 bill warranted a 10 dollar tip, and that was generous. Fuggetaboudit! read more

Krill is a fun casual asian fusion spot that would be perfect on a night out. They have a bunch of small tapas style dishes for sharing and seem to have great happy hour deals. We came late in the evening and unfortunately half their menu was sold out. From what we tried, the food is quite decent, as were the drinks. I'd come back with friends to try the menu items we missed out on. read more

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SO disappointed :( My husband and I first came to Krill for our anniversary in April 2024. The place has changed radically since then, and for the worse. We have lived in California and New York and know a lot about great food, wine, and hospitality because we both worked in the top tier in these industries. On our first visit in 2024, we were incredibly impressed! The service was warm and friendly. Our waiter knew so much about everything on the menu. And the menu itself was diverse and extraordinarily exciting from a culinary viewpoint. Many small plates to share. EVERYTHING was delicious. And the prices were quite reasonable and fair for Durham. Now skip ahead one year. Tonight we spent $20 on a tuna ceviche "appetizer" that had literally 3 pieces of tuna the size of dice, and the same with avocado, and there was hardly any flavor. The $20 fried rice? I could have ordered this same thing for $4 from my local Chinese restaurant. And I left hungry after 1 1/2 plates. I am not a big person. What in the world has happened to Krill??? No one in Durham should be paying French Laundry prices for this quality. Krill was perfect a year ago. What happened? Regarding service, it was okay. It was a far cry from April 2024. No one seems to care very much if you have a good experience. read more

Awkward! Honestly underwhelmed. 3 stars may be generous :/ Let me preface by mentioning--absolutely no shade to our waiter, he was very sweet but everything was just lacking. We came 5 mins late to our 7:00 resers (classic, so could be our fault) but the table was not yet ready and we were seated over 20 minutes after arrival. First off, forgot to take a picture of the kalbi before we all dug in but those were the most disappointing. I had to double check the price after it arrived because tell me why they charge $16 for two small pieces (3 tiny bones each). That could've been an appetizer for one person. Back home in hawaii, you could get a whole kalbi plate with more meat, rice and veggies for $16 and that would still be pretty pricey! The glass noodles were pretty good, no complaints there. The green papaya salad was also fine--nothing to rave about. I did like the dressing they used and the abundance of cilantro because i'm a slut for cilantro. The mandu was also just fine--not great, fell apart super easily. Drinks were okay, happy they were accommodating about my extra spicy margarita. Mango Lassi was pretty yummy, but first time trying so nothing to compare to. Don't want to accidentally over-credit Overall, not great. Ambience is nice, general service is okay, and food was subpar. Way too pricey for the quality/amount, we were already planning our second dinner on the way home read more

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Came here for brunch on a Sunday. you can reserve on open table but they had a lot of times open, and when we got there, there was maybe one other family, so not busy. We sat quickly and ordered! Food was DELICIOUS. For Filipino food, I'd say pretty authentic and very tasty! Got the pork sisilog, friend got the tortang talong. The garlic fried rice was sooo yummy. For cocktails I got the Bloody Mary with quail eggs (yum!) and my friend could tell it was real tomato juice and not just a mix. She got the Thai margarita and it was so refreshing, spicy, and flavorful! Will def come back! It got to be a little busy after we sat and there was only one waitress with maybe the manager helping here and there so our waitress didn't come back til the end to fill our waters and give our checks but we'll definitely be back! read more

Krill - Pork sisilog and tortang talong - Asian Fusion Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Made a reservation on OpenTable only to find the restaurant is closed. We parked in the parking lot where it stated parking would be validated, so we also wasted parking money. Update all platforms if you're closing to renovate or change names. From your reviews, it looks like Krill has been closed since late August. read more

Service is good. The food menu is very limited. The sauce they made is pretty good. However the chef is not good at cooking. The beef skewers are hard to bite. The half chicken has little gravels... recommend the seafood pasta and crab noodles. read more

Excellent, vibrant, and unique cuisine that the triangle has been missing!! Must orders: mandu, ceviche, coco-adobo chicken, glass noodles, and cassava cake. I've been back multiple times and it just keeps getting better. I love the different flavors and how balanced each dish is. There's also always something new on the menu to try. They also have a great sake selection. Good for date night, out with friends, bring the family, great service. A new favorite! Excited to check out the patio as the weather warms up. Update: went back again and tried new dishes. Ube brownies and cold vermicelli noodles are new must orders for me! And the dessert special mango bango was the perfect sweet for summer. read more

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Went out with a friend for restaurant week-tho I passed on the special menu cuz I have no need for dessert. One of the best meals I have had in Durham in years! And affordable! Had the mango papaya salad and pad see ew. Good spice without being mouth-burning hot. Yum!I took some of each home to be sure my husband could try some. Ambiance was funky and fun. Comfortable, not loud, great service! Will be going back. Deserves more than 5 stars. read more

Great menu and every dish is good but not as good as it sounds on the menu. Overall, the flavors were not as pronounced or layered as you would expect but it is a fun and good place. We shared five dishes. The dumplings of the day, vegetable dumplings, had a nice (primarily greens) filling and a good shell. I liked the duck rolls, good amount of duck and not too dense, though the sauce was somewhat bland. The bao buns were probably my least favorite, though the filling was tasty, the buns themselves were a little dense and soggy. The ribs (pork, not short) ribs had a nice flavor but weren't particularly meaty. The karage fried chicken probably was the highlight, the breading has a really nice and interesting flavor; though I'm not sure how I felt about the dipping sauce, a wasabi sauce that didn't seem to work with the chicken. Overall, a good, fun evening but the food wasn't as memorable as it sounded. read more

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Food was memorable. I had chicken wings, calamari, seafood dip. each item had its own personality and left a pleasing taste in my mouth. I had a specialty Margarita and found it breathtaking in a good way. I'll be back. read more

My boyfriend and I came on a Saturday night for date night. I've heard a lot about Krill and wanted to give it a try. I thought I had made a reservation for the dining room, but turns out I accidentally made it for outdoor seating which wasn't an option (the outdoor heating area wasn't working) - I wish I was notified in advance that the outdoor area wasn't working/my reservation seating wasn't available. We ended up sitting at the chef's counter which was disappointing - I felt pretty awkward just facing the cooking staff and the fluorescent white lights weren't pleasant for dining. The chef's counter was also next to the back door so I kept feeling cold air whenever someone opened it - I ended up wearing my jacket the entire time. We ordered the pork bao buns, Peking duck lumpia rolls, crab khao soi, and krill fried rice. I felt that the potions were very small for the prices we paid. The pork bao buns were good, but they were very small and had minimal pork. The Peking duck lumpia rolls tasted okay, but I personally liked it better without the dipping sauce - just personal preference. The krill fried rice (which seemed like one of the most popular dishes) was saltier than I expected and wasn't very substantial (if you read the description, it's basically just paste, sausage, and an egg you have to pay extra for). I was really looking forward to the crab khao soi since other reviewers were raving about it. The first bites were really good - I love the taste of yellow curry and I liked the crab! However, there was almost no crab in the dish - it seemed to be a small portion of just noodles, curry sauce, leaves, and onion. They offered dessert which wasn't on the menu, but that honestly was the highlight of this meal. I don't know the name of the dessert, but it was a coconut flavored cake with something like a coconut ice cream on top - it was really sweet and delicious! Overall, we had an okay experience at Krill. I acknowledge that we may have had a different experience had we been in the dining room and ordered different dishes - they definitely have a lot of different dishes to try. I still think Krill is worth a shot for anyone wanting to give it a go! Get the coconut cake if you do! read more

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I liked the papaya salad! The whole fish was kind of plain for me, though dipping it in the side of fish sauce helped The seafood crispy noodles had big soft scallops in it, but the rest of that dish was too salty for me The kesong puti was way too salty for me for the amount of bread The stir fried glass noodles flavor was a bit mild for my taste read more

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What a great new option in Durham!! We are always on the lookout for pan-Asian places and Krill is a welcome addition to the options available in the Bull City! We had the Dumpling of the Day and the yummy Bao Buns (fantastic!!!). But the highlight was the Seafood Noodle Special -- a tasty mix of scallops, shrimp, crab with lots of great seasonings mixed in very tender Asian noodles. And if that wasn't enough, the dish was topped with wonderful fish roe! The service was great, the atmosphere was lively and inviting. We cannot wait to go again! read more

Krill - Seafood noodle special!!! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Came on a Saturday evening with a reservation for two. There was a convenient designated parking lot in addition to street parking. We ordered the Peking duck lumpia, bok choy, crab khao soi, and red snapper. Ambiance: 4.5/5 Seating is initimate and yet spacious enough to not feel stuffy. The music gave a cool, funky but not too jarring vibe. Service: 4.5/5 Very prompt, friendly, attentive, and just the right frequency of checking in on us. The food also came out pretty quick in waves. Food: 5/5 Everything was delicious. The sauce that came with the duck lumpia perfectly complemented it. The bok choy had a smoky flavor to the sauce. The crab noodles were delicious with plenty of chunks of crab and the curry sauce was amazing. And the red snapper dish had a big piece of fish- not just a small slice. It had a crispy crust and a delicious sauce that complemented the squid ink rice (which had a similar texture to risotto). Portions wise we, we were really stuffed at the end. We probably next time would skip on an appetizer to leave room for dessert. Overall, my wife and I loved the experience. It's become one of our top restaurants in the Triangle. read more

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Finally! A Philippine restaurant in Durham. The Kare-kare and Oxtail Pares were great!

Net: 4.5/5 A friend and I made a Wed dinner resy for Krill after many a recommendation from friends. Plenty of parking in a large lot, and no wait at all. Ordered: singapore sling cocktail, peking duck lumpia rolls, shishito peppers, bok choy, jasmine rice, crab khao soi, and the (not pictured) mango coconut sticky rice dessert (so many other elements i forgot). Definitely too much food, even for two hungry people! Service: 4/5. Prompt seating. Carol was a lovely and offered many recommendations. Ambience: 4/5. Lovely outdoor lighting (although none of the additional electric candles worked) with more of a cozy, east-meets-west indoor decor. Price: 4/5. Coming from Boston, the drink and food prices were surprisingly similar to that in larger, metropolitan areas. Over ordered, but about $60 per person before tips. Food/Drink: 5/5. Truly, one of the best in the Triangle. Raised in SE Asia, I recognize the brilliant, tasteful fusion, perfect for both the local and the international customer. -singapore sling cocktail: beautiful, delicious, gin-based; my friend ordered 2, and I will definitely be getting it again! -peking duck lumpia rolls: a highlight of the dinner, with a perfect external crisp securing some of the most delicious duck; the delicious hoisin sauce sealed the deal. so much depth to this dish. truly a party in my mouth. -shishito peppers: probably my next favorite item of the evening. not too spicy at all (2/5 thai level), with a perfect aioli (i don't like wasabi at all, but loved this sauce) -bok choy: some of the best bok choy I've ever had; shimeja mushrooms with hoisin sauce perfectly layered in the background; excellent with the fairly generous jasmine rice -crab khao soi: this dish pleasantly surprised me most, as I am not usually a crab fan; the crab held its own in the dish but was not overpowering or odorous, nested in a delicious curry with soybean noodles. as full as i already was by this point, not a drop was wasted! -mango coconut sticky rice (not pictured): don't even remember the full name with the 4-5 elements to the dessert, all beautifully complementary and not overpowering. a palate cleanser that was just the right level of sweetness for someone without a sweet tooth. Definitely coming back on a return trip. Will need to come with a larger group to try all these dishes again and more! read more

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I know most people don't include this in their review, but the background music at Krill is by far the best in the Triangle. It's basically my college dance party mix (which doesn't even really fit into the funky Asian vibe they are going for) and I love it. Whoever is in charge of the music deserves a promotion. The second best thing at Krill is that there is also ample free parking which is rare in downtown Durham (especially since they raised the rates). And they have a really cute outdoor patio as well. On to the food and drink-- I have tried most of the cocktails and they are fine, but fairly small at $14 a pop. They recommend that each person order 2-3 dishes and I have found that 3 for a table of 2 is just about right. Like a lot of the small plate restaurants, some dishes stand out more than others. I really liked the ribs and the curry. For me, a lot of the food is heavy on cilantro but all of the sauces are great. The wait staff have always been very friendly and check on you quite often. The food comes out fairly fast so you will be in and out fairly quickly. My main critique is that the concept is very similar to M Pocha (which I like slightly more) but I'm happy to have another great option on this side of Durham. read more

I had really high hopes for Krill after seeing the positive reviews but I was left pretty unimpressed. My friends and I ordered a lot of items to share and noticed most of the dishes were a bit on the bland side and just didn't really have good flavor. We ordered ceviche, peking duck lumpia rolls (not pictured), duck wings, specialty platter of skewers which had minced chicken, pork shoulder, scallops and king oyster mushrooms (not pictured), uni mussels, squid ink tagliatelle, red snapper and hanger steak. Ceviche was good but would have been better with some rice crackers. The duck wings were alright. The skewers were also okay, didn't really enjoy the minced chicken (tasted burnt). The uni mussels were super disappointing because the mussels were tiny and the bonito flakes added a really strange texture to the bucatini pasta. The red snapper was a small portion, didn't enjoy the rice flake topping and the curry sauce didn't really taste like curry. The hanger steak was decent but very chewy. The pickled plums that comes with it was a strange combination with the steak. I would say my favorite dish we ordered was the peking duck lumpia rolls and least favorite was the uni mussels. We also ordered bok choy but it never made it to the table. We each tried different cocktails: thai chili margarita, Singapore sling and dragon dew? (Can't remember the name of the last drink). The Thai chili margarita was just a plain margarita with Thai chili salt on part of the rim, which would have been better with actual Thai chilis in the drink. The Singapore sling and dragon dew were pretty good. Overall, I would come back for the ambiance, drinks and appetizers. read more

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Wonderful Restaurant with quite complex and delicious flavors! Dining out quite frequently, I've never found such complexities in the layers, while still allowing their individuality to be tasted! From the plating and presentation, their description of how the ingredients work together in their creation of the recipe, to the sheer extasy of the flavor explosion, Krill restaurant holds the title "Best in Class" in my mind. I drove to Durham to try their Duck Lumpia. Added an order of Shrimp Laarb for good measure...finished up with a mango ice cream over rice pudding, surrounded by rice milk meringue! Truly a life changing experience. Great place for dates and a wonderful selection of single malts and tequilas. Didn't ask about 6 grapes or Taylor fladgate ruby ports, but I'd not be surprised! Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Krill - Asian Fusion Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Krill is a fun new place in Durham! Overall, I thought the food was good and definitely worth another visit to try more items on their menu. Breaking down our order: Ceviche was fresh (personally I would've liked it less sweet and with some Asian chips on the side, because the dish felt like something was missing... but the ceviche flavor was still yummy and vibrant.) Tamarind Glazed Pork Ribs was fall off the bone and cooked really well (but I wish it was sweeter since the tamarind is a strong sour flavor. Still loved their use of it on the pork. Reminds me of Vietnamese tamarind chicken wings.) Squid ink tagliatelle with crab and lobster coconut sauce was my favorite. The broth was yummy and I really loved the giant chunks of crab meat. I wish the noodle was just a bit more el dente. The Lychee Spritz Mocktail was refreshing (wished the lychee flavor was even stronger), and my least fav was the Uni Udon (the udon noodles were clumpy and does not resemble the typical Japanese udon noodle texture or style (if this was what they were after) and sauce was wayyyy too salty). Overall, most of the items we ate was good, even though I can see ways they can improve on each one. Regardless, it made me excited to come back to try more of their menu. I will for sure get their market crispy fish and half bbq chicken. Taste: 3.5/5 Presentation: 4/5 Recommend to a friend?: yes Consistent: 1st time Cost: $$ Parking: street parking, free on weekends and after 7pm read more

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Came here for appetizers and drinks on a whim and was very happy we did! Party of 4 on a Friday night and we walked right in and sat outside. The service was attentive and helpful. We ended up trying different sakes to ensure we were ordering the right ones we wanted. The service made the entire experience just that...an experience! read more

Delicious, beautifully presented foods. Staff was very nice and interior of restaurant is comfortable and pretty. We enjoyed our first meal there with friends and will be back. read more

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Krill has a decorative- on the smaller side- inside, of which feels cozy and intimate. There is an outdoor section with fans. The food is presented beautifully and tastes equally delicious :) I was only able to take a photo of the appetizer we ate but I had a mango lassi to drink and it was so amazing! The service is personable and fast!! read more

Krill - chicken drumsticks - Asian Fusion Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

For a Saturday night, I was able to walk in and get a table for two, definitely a plus. Good vibes and relaxing atmosphere. Tried to order their specialty drinks, were out of 3 of 6 options, of course the 3 I wanted they were "out of". It could have very well been a lack of alcohol shipment, but at least change the menu, it was only Saturday night at 7pm. Food was excellent especially the short rib green curry. The fish of the day was sub par, it was either left on the fryer too long or the heat of the oil wasn't hot enough, entire fish was mushy and bland. 5 stars for atmosphere and service but the seafood was terrible, in the south you can't mess up a "lightly fried fish". read more

I usually don't leave bad reviews. However, when my life was put in danger by the staff and I was almost hospitalized, I have no choice but to warn others. I dined here December 28, 2022 since the restaurant Mezcalito had a heavy wait list. My date and I were asked if we had a reservation for krill and we did not. However, we were seated since there was seating available. It was super dark inside and all the tables are close together since it is a small restaurant. Our waiter was a short Asian lady. She came in and asked us for our drinks and to take a look at the menu. When we placed our drink orders my date, and I let the waitress know of our food, allergies being that we both have severe food allergies. We both advised that shellfish and oranges needs to be avoided. We started out with appetizers. We ordered the pork bao buns and the peking duck lumpia rolls. For $14 you get two boa buns and $14 for 4 lumpia egg rolls. The boa buns were light and fluffy. The pork inside was pretty tough but the other flavors meshed well together. I picked up the flaky lumpia and dipped it in the sauce. Before I took a bite of it, the waitress was at our table asking how's the food..... I bit the lumpia roll with the sauce on it, and I immediately spat it out in a napkin. In shock, the waitress and my date started at me. I immediately asked the waitress if there were oranges in the sauce. She advised that she was not sure, but she was going back to assess the kitchen. She came back and she reassured me that no oranges was used to make the dish. She said that it was a crossbreed between lemons and limes, and that's why I tasted the citrus. She assured me that it was safe to eat! Hesitantly, I finish the egg roll. As soon as I finish the egg roll with more sauce on it, the waitress comes back and says I am so sorry, but I asked the kitchen again and they said it is oranges inside. I was furious, disgusted, and scared for my life. I have not interested that fruit or any fruit that looks like it since I was a child, but I know that the repercussions we're gonna be severe. I pushed the food away and sat in disbelief. How careless of this restaurant! She asked if I wanted any of the food then I needed to say so now because the kitchen was about to close. It was pretty late and I still need to eat something. I asked for the Ramen bowl since that was the safest thing that I could eat. The Ramen bowl came out pretty quickly. What was odd to me was that the broth was very dark and there were absolutely no noodles insight. There were plenty of toppings. There was bok choy and two pieces of pork and eggs and beans sprouts but no noodles. I tasted the broth and it tasted burnt. I tried the pork, and it was still very tough to eat, and I wasn't interested in eating, bok choy and Beansprout soup. Due to the food, being an appetizing, I asked for my date to get the check and let's leave. I later called the restaurant and less a voicemail for the manager or the owner to reach out to me. Especially because I never made it home due to my throat closing. Due to me ingesting something that I was allergic to the inside of my mouth was raw for three days. I had to go to the doctor and thankfully there were no lesions but speaking and eating was very tough to do. My date also reached out and left a voicemail and he also called several times until he reached someone. The first person he spoke to was very apologetic and offered compensation. However, he said that he needed to go over that option with higher. When higher reached out, they said that they were not at fault for anything, and that they were not be compensating him or refunding him his money. They also said that the waiter was never notified of our food allergies. Due to the owner and the managers on accountability, and putting my life in danger, I will never ever come to this restaurant again. read more

Some friends and I came here for TRI restaurant week 2023 and truly enjoyed the experience. From the moment you step into the restaurant, the decor completely transports you to an Asian street market. You absolutely feel like you're in a different place. My favorites of the night were the Tom kha Gai coconut soup and both desserts. The soup had the perfect blend of tangy and sweet notes and is a great way to start your meal. I loved the surprise of the boba pearls on the tart. The flavor was like Kool aid but it left a tingly feeling in your mouth after reminiscent of pop rocks. I'm not usually a fan of real coconut but I did enjoy the simplicity of the coco Casava cake. Overall a unique experience. I'll be back to hopefully try the whole snapper assuming they don't run out. read more

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Krill lived up to the hype for me. Normally I associate "Asian fusion" in NC with mediocre food that has exaggerated flavor profiles to fit the typical American taste palette. However, to me Krill is Asian fusion done right; taking the best elements from several Asian cuisines and blending them. We had red snapper as the crispy market Whole fish and it was delicious. The the citrus acidity of the papaya mango salad paired well with the nice crispy of the tender fish. The crab khao soi noodles were my favorite dish. The creamy yellow coconut curry was contrasted nicely with the bite of the red onion, mint, and cilantro. The duck wings were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Krill also did a fantastic job with the interior design; it's fun and hip while still being true to Asian culture inspired decor. read more

Krill - Crispy market fish - Asian Fusion Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Excellent flavorful food, particularly if you like trying new things. We had a large group so we tried several things: glass noodles, salmon, ribs, crab and curried noodles, shrimp skewer and chicken satay skewer. Food is meant to be shared. Some of the best flavors ever! Good service and nice decor too! read more

We chose this restaurant because of our subscription to off-line. We got $15 off of $15 or more so we thought that we would give it a try. We got there shortly after church and we were pleasantly surprised to find that we wouldn't have to find parking. They have an adjacent gravel lot and validate your parking for two hours. The environment was very clean and had nicely decorated and very clean bathrooms despite someone's previous experience. The main dining room was comfortably air-conditioned and colorful decorated with a beautiful mural And a window of walls looking out onto Fayetteville Street. The adjacent Bar was humid and the outdoor patio was enclosed, covered, and very humid even on a cool day; they definitely needed to raise the awnings if that's possible in order for it to be an enjoyable space in the summertime. There was one official waiter in the dining room. He was also serving as host. Diners had to wait for him to come from the back in order to be seated, and some people waited several minutes for that to happen. However, he was friendly and helpful and another employee kept our water glasses full and chatted pleasantly. The waiter/host was very busy. He needed some help. The waiter explained that three things on the very limited menu are not available because they were redoing their menu. Very disappointing since it was a 1 page limited menu anyway. I got a pork bowl without the pork by substituting mixed vegetables. There were no seafood options, which was strange for a restaurant in this area. My husband got the beef rice bowl and was underwhelmed. It was rice and beef with cucumbers and tomatoes. Neither of us ate the raw sliced plain cucumber or tomatoes on our bowls. The rice wasn't cold, but it wasn't hot either nor were my chopped veggies. The plantains were hot and adequately portioned. There was nothing on either plate worth coming back for. I could have a better rice plate at Alpaca. So disappointing. read more

I really enjoyed this new pan-Asian restaurant. The food was really fresh and delicious. I was told the chef was Filipino and it does show in the delicious food. My husband and I shared everything. The green papaya salad and the sweet & sour ribs were the star of the meal. The pacing of the food was fast but right on time as we finished our previous plate. We were there for no more than 45mins; from seating to leaving the restaurant. We had: green papaya salad, pork bar buns, shrimp&pork sumai( lack a little salt?), sweet&sour ribs, crab kao soy (can I please have more crab, it was so good) and Mango sticky rice (can I please have more fresh Mangos?), 1 beer = less than $100. Overall, we loved our dinner ! read more

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Cute little restaurant find in a revitalized industrial area of Durham. Food and drinks were excellent, even if the portions were small. The service is very friendly, and they were very accommodating of our party of six - we'd visit again! read more

We went with friends on a Saturday night and loved every minute. The food took a little while but they were SLAMMED, so we understood. We just kept ordering plates to share and enjoyed a nice long evening! They were brought out one by one as they were ready, which gave us plenty of time to appreciate each dish. Every single bite of food was outstanding -- just incredible. The drinks were also delicious and they were accommodating with our requests. Highly recommend! read more

We tried Krill for the first time this weekend and it was delicious. We ordered the special of Hawaiian chicken, Korean bbq, fried rice, glass noodles and papaya/mango salad. The fried rice was especially fresh, flavorful and quite possibly the best I've ever tried. The glass noodles were a smidge over cooked but I accept that perhaps I like mine a little firmer in the center than most. Hawaiian chicken was grilled perfectly and very flavorful. While Krill isn't local for us, I do imagine us returning when convenient. read more