Food was phenomenal, staff was awesome and ambience was perfect!! Will definitely go back and if you haven't tried them....GO!!! read more

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Its so cute in this restaurant. The food was delicious. I ordered the frie chicken bao as a starter, and Asian BBQ sticky ribs. I also tried my friends Mongolian beef and the evil noodles and loved both dishes. I will definitely visit this place again. The service was great as well. read more

Sushi was so incredible! SO high quality. The Rainbow Roll was an amazing deal for the quality! So much fish and even the imitation crab was great (not usually a huge fan of imitation crab). read more

amazing service despite being a busy saturday night, great ambiance, and the food was AMAZING. literally everything we ordered was so good- drinks, apps, sides, entrees. 10/10 recommend read more

Great, love the food atmosphere and music channel. Great recommendations from the server. Can't wait to come back!

Saw this location as we were driving by and decided to try it for lunch. The ambiance was very nice, beautiful interior, spacious, and variety of seating. The service was great! Very attentive staff and food came quick and hot. We weren't too impressed by the food or the prices! Definitely on the higher side compared to other sushi/or pan Asian restaurants in the area. The scallion pancake was average, minimally seasoned, and got very tough and chewy after a few minutes. The Thai toast was good, a bit oily but overall good flavors. We had the crunch salmon roll, and did not like it at all. It was not very crunchy, no rice (it was not mentioned in the description) and salmon ended up being over cooked since it's deep fried. And there were only 6 pieces! The ponzu sauce had a very fishy taste. Our little one had the lomein from the kids menu, simple lomein just noodles and eggs. But once again, lacking flavor. Just seemed like it had some sweet soy sauce. We had a potato crunch roll for takeout and had it when we got home, which redeemed our overall experience. Good flavors. And filling. Only concern again was the price. Not sure if it's a place I'd like to visit again, with so many great spots in the area. read more

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Debated between 3 and 4 stars. The Tom Kha Goong was not good at all - says it serves two but would not be enough for two people as it was mostly broth. Aside from that, the soup flavor was horrible and I would highly not recommend getting it. On the other hand the fried paneer was super delicious and a fantastic appetizer. They have an awesome Mocktail menu with yummy drinks. We also got the pad Thai which was a solid 4 star dish- not the best I've had but good. It's a little out of my way so I will not be returning, but it has potential if you order the right thing read more

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I was so excited to see that LuLu was a part of Triangle Restaurant week as I had a great excuse to finally check them out! I arrived a few minutes after them opening for dinner, and because of reservations, I sat at the bar. I did not mind much as the bartender was very kind, and everyone at the bar was nice as well. To start, I ordered the spicy tuna roll. Omg, this is some of the freshest and best tuna roll that I've ever had! It had a nice flavor and hint of spice at the end. I ate three pieces and stopped myself as I ordered the steak for my main entree and wanted to try that as well! The steak was a little tough, and I had some trouble cutting it, but when I did, it was amazing! The sauce added to the flavor, making it a little sweet and salty. The broccoli, onions, and garlic all popped because of the sauce and the quality. You can tell the quality of the food is superb and is cooked to perfection. Every flavor pops! This carried over to the strawberry cheesecake, which was made especially for restaurant week, so of course I had to get it! The cheesecake was topped with strawberries and whipcream drops. The strawberry part was a little hard to cut, but it was so worth it as it was not super sweet but popped with vanilla and cream. Wow! Again my stomach told me to stop, so I did! But, my leftovers made wonderful breakfast and lunch the next day! LuLu is a must! I cannot wait to come back!! read more

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Even though it didn't look big from online photos or outside, I was pleasantly surprised as I walked in and saw the spacious, bright and tidy space inside. There are multiple creative dishes on the menu, and everything we tried was very pleasant and fresh. The summer ramen was our favorite, and the pork was very well-cooked. So glad our server recommended it to us! Staff seemed to have good knowledge of the menu (which I appreciate), and they were very friendly and helpful in creating a good dining experience for us (e.g. my friend brought her 1yo baby along, the staff prepared high chair quickly and always said hi to baby when coming to our table). read more

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The staff accommodated our group of 10+ and gave us a private room. All of the staff were very nice and food was delicious. read more

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Sorry no pictures as I ordered carry out. I may expect too much on the food. But I have to say it's okay but not that good. Ordered green papaya salad and it is not bad but not that great either. Also ordered evil shrimp noodle, I have to say the rice wide noodles exceed my expectations. Usually rice noodle is not like flour noodle that chewy, but their evil noodles are evils for me if they add a little more flavor it will be perfect. It's a little spicy, but more like Korean spicy, hot but not much spice flavor. good side of the food is nothing like Chinese food that oily (which mean healthier but less flavor) read more

Came here with my day on New Year's Eve. The food was absolutely amazing. We sat up at the sushi bar, so we're able to see all the different dishes coming out of the kitchen. Everything that left the kitchen was beautifully prepared and looked amazing to eat. We ordered some vegetarian wontons for the cilantro relish which was off the chain delicious we also ordered the bluefin sushi roll and the red curry Thai vegetarian dish. Everything we ate was incredible service was great. The facility is impeccably clean very healthy food options will definitely be coming back here again. read more

Edamame was well prepared with a unique and flavorful. Generous portion. Drink was delicious and custom made. read more

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Great food, service, and ambiance. The chicken lettuce wrap is delicious and freshly done over here. read more

Nice décor. The staff was friendly and helpful. I had the seared tuna salad. The tuna was fresh and the flavors were good. I would have enjoyed a little seasoning on the tuna. read more

I ordered takeout. California roll and bang bang shrimp. Really tasty. No wonder the restaurant was so full. I cannot wait to go back. 10 large shrimp were totally worth the price. Sushi was fresh and tasty read more

Here's the dealio, I work in RTP and while most days I work from home, today I came into the office and was doing lunch with a colleague. We were looking for something delicious and of course Thai hit the mark. As it turned out my friend had to run home so my lunch out turned to to-go, I would not be detoured. Ain't no stopping a woman on a mission and (seemingly) great Thai was just that. I got the pad thai with chicken (yes I know, a lil basic but hey tis the season) and the eggplant. I'll give the grace that it took about 20 minutes for me to get home so I understood that my meal would essentially be "sweated out" but no m'am this was not it. Did it sweat out flavor? Was the seasoning lost at sea? Disappointment. Regret. Even a little despair. I knew I had to eat this meal, I'd driven all that way- but goodness I will never go again. The eggplant was overcooked and very mild in flavor - sweet Thai chili my lies. And the pad thai? Ugh. None of the pizzaz that is signature to the dish. If you like mild flavored food, then you probably don't like Thai- but hey if you like seasonings withheld from you, you'll love it here. read more

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I was out of town and looking for a quick dinner to grab that was close to my hotel. Asian is my favorite cuisine so this one popped up in my search. I am so glad I decided to stop by. First of all, the place was absolutely beautiful. I decided to sit at the bar and have a drink while I waited for my to go order. The bartender was so attentive and helpful. I got the summer white sangria and it was absolutely delicious! For dinner, I ordered the Mongolian beef and crab Rangoon. Both were pretty good. Not the best I've had but still very good. I would go back and recommend to others! read more

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If you want good food, go to someone who specializes. I knew it was a red flag when I saw multiple yes it is on the menu but not in the kitchen. If you wanna make good food, you need someone smart who stole someone's identity when they were 23 and now cooking is the only thing they have left. A bunch of girls trying to buy Adderall with their cooking job just isn't gonna cut it in the restaurant business. All the food was cooked poorly. Seasoned poorly. I had potatoes some undercooked, some over. It was just a mess. read more

Food is delicious! Very tasty and fresh. I ordered the Kung Pao rice bowl with shrimp and the lumpia rolls. Service was excellent! read more

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Food- 8.5/10 The sushi was great, I got a rice bowl as well, it could've used a lil more rice but it was still really good. Service- 9/10 We were seated quickly and our server was nice, she did well with us while serving 4 other tables Ambiance- The decor was beautiful!! It's 4 paintings hanging above the kitchen that I absolutely loved! Ambiance definitely 10/10 read more

I stopped by LuLuBangBang on a whim, and was pleasantly surprised. From the outside, LuLuBangBang looks like a casual place. However, as we got closer I was excited to see that it's an ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL sit down restaurant. The indoor dining room has an open view of the kitchen and has the loveliest high ceilings. It looks like there are a couple of private rooms, which makes it a great place to host an event. I ordered Shisito Peppers, BBQ Local Chicken, and the steak special. All of the dishes were rich and flavorful. I had a hard time picking dishes because everything sounded so good. I was also thoroughly impressed by the portion size. I think for the price, you really get great value for the quality, taste, and amount of food. I also loved that the food came out as it was ready since you got to eat it while it was nice and hot. Overall, I had a wonderful time here and will definitely be back! read more

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The food is very good and the interior of the place is very nice. Unfortunately, the service is terrible. The wait staff did absolutely everything wrong from getting the appetizers out, getting the drinks served, placing the orders correctly,and preparing the checks accurately. Seriously, everything. read more

We arrived 45 minutes before closing. We knew what closing time was and we planned on coming in for a drink and one appetizer (we have worked in the industry so understand when people just want to leave). We saw a party of at least 9 turned away as we came in. We asked to sit at the bar and the hostess asked if we had a reservation. The place was half empty on a Friday night. We said no and she still turned us away. So we left. I can't imagine how much money she's turning away. A party of 9 and ourselves all in 15 min. As a business owner I'd be embarrassed and it show the laziness of your staff. Are you trying to make money or just piss off the community? read more

Miso and sushi roll was delicious! The bar staff was kind to help with our take out order so we could sit and chill while stressed about getting back to our hotel in a crazy ice and snowstorm. The tables and lighting and cleanliness were the best. It felt like a perfect decompression food spot. read more

Went here for the second time. Food was amazing. Service was amazing. The Blue Whale roll is officially my favorite of all time. read more

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Great service and good food. Love the ambiance of the restaurant. Good place to get together with friends for lunch or dinner.

Great experience! Ran in for lunch while working remotely had a meeting the staff was extremely courteous putting me in a quite/private section. Food was phenomenal! Can't wait to go back with friends and try other menu items! 5 star customer service, food and prices! Thanks guys! read more

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This is a really cute spot to grab some good food! I give the space a 5/5 in ambiance, its perfect for a date night or girls dinner, and we saw business groups dining too! Its a beautiful interior with outdoor patios as well. The service was good! And the sushi came out quickly. A few things got confused but overall the staff were nice! The sushi was great! It gets a 4/5 for me overall because there were some great rolls we tried (loved the raw rolls) but we didn't end up liking the fried ones and I enjoyed the sauce with the green beans special but I think the tempura batter could have had more seasoning. I'd probably try a different appetizer or special next time. I look forward to coming back though for sure. Also loved their mocktail options! read more

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We both were sick after. This is the most important sentence on my review. Now, Manager was rude. Orders were wrong and he tasted them and told us they were fine. Yes, the waitress said the manager makes them save food people send back. Wonder what he does with it? After he tastes it...?? I order shrimp lo mein. Tasted like buttered noodles and just weird. It had gravy at the bottom. I sent it back. They removed it from the bill, thankfully. We both had a decent sushi roll but again--- the bubble guts. My dates $38 duck was undercooked, and when the manager came over, he told her that it taste fine. It was cooked perfect, and nothing was wrong with the duck. My date being a police officer, kindly paid the check and had a very stern conversation with the manager after with no resolution. The manager was very rude. His name is Serafina. The waitress was very nice. We left her a good tip because she was the sweetest. I would not return. We both had terrible stomach aches and mudd butt. I would also like to add that all the cooks are Spanish. Okay bye. read more

My friend and I were excited for our first time visit to LuLu BangBang. It's a super cool building with nice outdoor seating, and bright artwork inside. Many Yelpers comment on the friendliness of the servers and I found this to be true! For appetizers, we ordered the scallion pancakes with dipping sauce (very good!), and the green mango salad (it was ok). We also shared the Local Chicken Satay and the Beijing Style Char-Grilled Shell Steak. The food had pretty good flavor, but we both thought the portions were small - neither of us are big eaters! We each asked for extra bowls of rice to go with our meal. It felt very expensive for what we got. It was fun to try a new place but neither of us think we will go back. read more

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I didn't know that LuLuBangBang was located next to its sister restaurants until we visited (Page Road Grill and Mez). I started off with the Crimson King followed by a glass of Vinho Verde. The cocktail was good but I asked for a little bit of spice and I wish I ordered it as is. To start we split the Thai Toast, Filipino Lumpia and Naan. Next it was the chicken satay for me and the Beijing-Style Char-Grilled Steak for my husband. Our favorites were the lumpia and steak, they are both must orders. If you are in the area, check this spot out. read more

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We've been wanting to check this place out for a while and are so happy we did. We got our desired reservation time via Resy and were seated within moments of walking in the door. On a Friday night the main dining room was lively, so we sat outside. The ambiance was pleasant and quieter. The food was everything we could have hoped for, service was great, and we plan on coming back and bringing friends and family. read more

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Beautiful ambiance, the service was great we were seated immediately and the server had recommendations from the menu. Overall the food was amazing, slightly more pricey but perfect for a nice night out when you're willing to splurge because trust me there will be several things you want to try read more

Seated at the bar, my favorite seat with my favorite Barista, Ashe! Service as always on point! Food as always perfectly prepared and presented! kitchen and sushi bar are always amazing! Ashe "mixologizes" the greatest spicy bloody marys on earth!! myself and my friends from work are all regulars, and we love LuLu!! Definitely go check them out and Give our girl a shout! read more

I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anybody. Although our waitress was excellent, the food was not good. I wanted to take my boyfriend out for Father's Day and wanted to try a restaurant we hadn't been to before. We ordered bang bang shrimp and calamari as an appetizer. The shrimp was drowning in sauce so that made it soggy. The calamari was not fried enough so it wasn't crispy. I ordered the drunken noodles with shrimp. While the shrimp was seasoned, the noodles and sauce were bland. My boyfriend got the black bass which was fried. It was also bland and the fish had a metallic taste to it. There's better authentic Asian places in the area. For the price I paid I expected better food. I would never go here again. read more

This was one of the BEST pan-Asian restaurants we have visited. Food was well above par. So tasty! Drinks were well balanced. Staff was nice and mindful of our service dog. Only complaint was that the food took a long time. Apparently some kitchen miscommunication. BUT the manager came out to the table, twice, apologies and made an adjustment to the bill (we didn't even ask!). Overall I would make this a top place for us in the triangle. read more

Well I walked in (granted in tee shirt and shorts) and host and hostess were kind enough. I went to sit at the bar and was greeted by the bartender after a few minutes (she was in the back stocking beer). Host brought menu over and I was served water. Unsure of what i was going to drink, the bartender reported she would be back. As I perused the drink and food menus, a male bartender arrived and never once asked me if I needed anything. The female bartender returned and did not ask me again if I needed anything. I sat there for over 10 minutes giving them a chance to assist me. NOTHING! Granted there were 4 other people at the bar that were at least checked in on. And there were probably 4 tables total with other staff standing around (some behind the bar). But no one acknowledged me. read more

This place opened near my office but we had never been there until my wife and I popped in on a whim for a late Friday lunch. The space is very open and bright, similar to other restaurants owned by the Chapel Hill Restaurant Group (like the nearby Page Road Grill and Mez). It looks like they keep the menu relatively small and rotate menu items seasonally. The chef has worked at some nice Cary restaurants and has a nice touch with Asian dishes. I ordered hot green tea and my wife ordered a pomegranate mocktail. We enjoyed our scallion pancakes app, Vietnamese bowl (vermicelli, springroll and veggies) and green papaya salad. My only nitpick is that I wished the Vietnamese Bowl came with two springrolls. Service was friendly although it took us a little while to get a takeout box and our check. We will definitely keep them in mind for future meals out. read more

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Portion size is more than fair for what you pay. Good sushi and the entrees we had were good. Outdoor seating area is a nice alternative