We ordered takeout from Mizu and overall had a good experience, though there were a few issues that keep this from being a 5-star review. The food we did receive was very good. The sushi was fresh, and the hibachi ribeye with fried rice and vegetables was cooked really well and full of flavor. Unfortunately, our order had multiple errors. One entire sushi roll was missing, and another was incorrect -- I ordered one salmon avocado roll and one spicy salmon roll with avocado, but received two salmon avocado rolls instead. Because of these mistakes, I can't rate it higher. That said, the quality of the food itself was solid, and if the order accuracy improves, this could easily be a great takeout spot. read more

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Modern day sushi bar offering rolls, sushi and Sashimi as well as others entrees. The food is fresh. The tempura was of good quality. I try to avoid rice as much as possible, so I ordered the Bento box which had all of the above items I just mentioned. I did enjoy the whole meal. The restaurant was crowded so we sat at the bar. There was 8 of us and we were all together. Our server did a great job at severing our large group and at the bar. Thank you. I liked the various decorations in the restaurant. It was a nice experience. Thank you Mizu! read more

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Mizu is incredible! The tuna nigiri was so fresh, it practically melted in your mouth. Their spicy tuna roll? Fire! The wasabi's legit, not that weak stuff. Atmosphere's cozy, staff's super friendly. My favorite the dynamite roll! Packed with shrimp tempura and creamy avocado, topped with this spicy mayo that hits just right. Crunchy, bold, and not too heavy-perfect balance of heat and flavor. If you're near the cinema in Wake Forest it's worth it!! read more

I took my son here for his 15th birthday celebration. This was our first time at Mizu. We split the sushi plate for 2. It came with soup salad, chef's choice of sushi and two additional rolls of our choosing. Everything was fresh and delicious and my son demolished what I couldn't eat. It was definitely well worth the price for two people. We would order the sushi plate for two again! read more

Mizu - Sushi plate for 2 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This is one my fav places to eat in the Wake Forest/Wakefield area to kick off the weekend after a strong week at work and in the gym. The sushi is consistently very good. My go-to's are the Midori Akuma (top of pic) and classic Spicy Tuna with hot green tea. Highly recommend!! read more

Mizu - Midori Akuma and Spicy Tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The best and my son loved it. Great staff and our server was top notch. Thank you Ethan read more

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The woman that appears to be the owner is stoic. No personality. The staff is constantly turning over. However, if you look over those things... the sushi is fabulous. Service is alway very nice. The "owner" is rude to them - I wouldn't put up with how she speaks to them. I almost always say because of that I'll never be back. But, I like it so much. 3 bc of the lady that runs it. I've been going for nearly 12 years and has never acknowledged us with a simple greeting. read more

It's been 5 years since I wrote a review for Mizu, and it's still just as delicious and amazing as it was 5 years ago. They no longer do half price days. They have removed some of the yummy rolls from their menu and discontinued the train of sushi that ran around the bar, but the freshness and quality hasn't changed. The service is great, the food is amazing. read more

Mizu - Left to Right: Smokey Fins Roll Alaskan Roll Sweet Dream Roll Domino Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The sushi is sooo fresh. The service is great and the people are so nice. Never have to wait for a table. Also great prices in comparison to local sushi. Better than Asuka read more

We come here all the time. It's our go to Sushi spot for this area and we always recommend this place if anyone asks us. I've never left disappointed. I really wish they were able to bring the Sushi Train back because it was the only place around this area that had it. The main reason I like the train is because you can try all kinds of rolls without getting the full roll which is really good for anyone just starting to eat sushi and even for experienced sushi eaters. I've never visited and it was dirty and we've always received great service. You can come as you are or dress up, there's a mix of everyone in between, just come! I would say very large groups will be easy but call ahead, it's not a huge place. On the weekend the wait is usually around 20-30 minutes and at peak time (5-6) it's taken 45-59 minutes for us before. We usually wait to go until after 6 to be seated just after the dinner rush. I usually try a new roll every time I go. My favorite roll is the Red Dragon (smoked salmon, avocado, tuna, cilantro, masago, jalapeño, spicy honey sauce). It has a nice kick to it but the spicy honey sauce finishes it up nicely. For a veggie roll or a flavorful refreshing roll, I'd recommend, try the Mr. Green too read more

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Favorite sushi in town. Love it!! So delicious. Best Mary Roll and Oozy Roll around and clean.

I always love Mizu! It's consistently good sushi and the staff is always friendly. Our favorites are the Freak and Sweet Dream rolls. The wait time isn't too bad unless it's prime time on a weekend. I wish they still had the sushi train but that went away in 2020 due to Covid. My son loved that when he was younger! My only issue is several times over the years, my wine glass has been dirty. However, they always made it right. Overall, Mizu is a solid choice for sushi in Wake Forest. read more

Mizu is one of our regular sushi's places we love to go to with friends and family! They're very accommodating to our large parties that sometimes come in (we more often go with less than 8)! The staff is always super helpful and friendly and the food is always delicious! read more

Highly recommend! Haven't had a bad meal or experience here. Only piece of advice if going on Thursday, Friday or Saturday - go early otherwise it's a 20-30 minute wait, but they do what they can to try and get you seated as quickly as possible. Pre-Covid sushi train was great - wish they'd bring it back! read more

Food is great. Hostess is miserable and totally not friendly. A reason for us not to go back.

The bento boxes are amazing! Inside is lowlight and can be loud depending on the time and day. This is one of the most reliable sushi spots in Raleigh. read more

I was impressed We happened upon the restaurant on accident because the other restaurant we were going to was very very busy. So while riding around we found this lovely restaurant. The restaurant is tucked in a corner and you won't believe. Unfortunately the train was not working because of COVID. I did enjoy the spacing of the customers and the attention to detail. The sushi was delicious . The service was lovely The decor was calming and did I mention the sushi being great?! I can't wait to go back! read more

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As is always the case, the sushi is excellent. Very fresh and well made. The pricing is commensurate with the quality so you will pay a little more, but it is worth it in my experience. read more

Mizu - Sushi for 2 & Sushi combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I ordered the Bento box, chicken teriyaki, which is suppose to include the chicken plus a house salad, shrimp & veggie tempura, gyoza, Ika sensai [which I didn't get nor want], seaweed salad [was offered kimchi instead, didn't want this either], & 4 pcs of California roll. 1] I've NEVER had beef/hamburger gyoza before, never knew it existed, which was almost deep fried and burnt, not steamed as I am use to. 2] Received one SKINNY butterflied shrimp that was so deep fried it was almost burnt - same goes for the Tempura veggies that where so over fried I would have thought they were deep fried in regular bread crumbs and not the light batter that tempura is suppose to be. 3] The chicken tasted like beef. I can only say this because there was almost no teriyaki taste to it at all. 4] California Roll is suppose to be made with crab salad/meat, cucumber and avocado - which I think the only thing inside was the cucumber and to top it off it had roe on top which I have never seen either I almost feel bad writing such a bad review since everyone else seems to like it here...but this was my experience. I'm just glad they didn't offer Tonkatsu [that I noticed anyway] or I would be ruined for life LOL I wont be back read more

Very good sushi restaurant. The sashimi was fresh. The shrimp yakitori was also very good, huge portion. The orange tea was amazing! Great service, staff is very friendly and hospitable. read more

We love the sushi from Mizu. Always fresh and well rolled our favorite is the Mary roll.and the spider roll. We always get two rolls per person. Call ahead for take out and it will be ready with ginger and soy sauce Anel chopsticks read more

Server was great! Sushi was fair. Something different about the raw fish. Rice kept falling apart. Disappointed that they don't have the train on the sushi bar anymore! Everyone working there was nice and polite. Just the sushi wasn't very good! Disappointed! read more

Fresh, delicious Japanese fare. Dinner with friends at Mizu on a recent Friday night. The place was full, but we waited less than 10 minutes for a table with no reservation. The restaurant is a storefront, taking 2 units in an outdoor strip plaza. The room is divided in half - a bar to the left surrounded by 10 booths and tables, a central sushi bar with about 20 seats, and another dozen booths and tables to the right of the sushi bar. Noise level is moderate, so conversation is easy without shouting, even when the room is full. Our server, Preston, did a great ijob. With a charming smile, he explained a couple of the sushi choices, staged the meal well and professionally kept our glasses full and the table bused. Thank you! We started with edamame and dynamite shrimp. The edamame are freshly steamed and sprinkled heavily with coarse salt. Delicious. Dynamite shrimp are lightly dredged in flour then fried crispy golden brown and tossed with a tangy sweet and sour sauce. There's just enough heat to call them "dynamite". The apps were a great start! I tried the sushi bento box. The dinner version includes vegetable tempura, salad, seaweed salad, and squid salad plus 4 pieces of nigiri, 6 pieces of sashimi and 4 California rolls. The nigiri and sashimi included tuna, salmon and red snapper. The fish was super fresh, sliced to order and delicious. The bento box with all the trimmings is a big meal, and a wonderful variety of different tastes and textures. We also tried a tuna poke bowl. A delicious bed of sticky rice with a big scoop of diced spicy tuna, slices of avocado, garden salad, seaweed salad and a heap of sliced pickled ginger. Tuna just spicy enough to stimulate the taste buds without making your eyes water. A great bowl. Because she couldn't decide which to order, our friend tried 2 unique sushi offerings - Mr. Green and Oozy. The Oozy is served warm - it's strips of crab and cream cheese, topped with a crab mix and spicy mayo, then baked. Mr. Green is served cold, it's a cucumber wrap stuffed with asparagus, mango, avocado and spring mix greens, slathered with wasabi dressing. Judged by the empty plate, these non-traditional sushi dishes were also very good. Our other dinner companion ordered hibachi steak. This is ribeye, grilled hibachi-style. It's sliced in the kitchen, and served with grilled vegetables and mushrooms and a scoop of fried rice. Steak was served just as ordered - medium. Another delicious entree. The tab for 4 with 4 glasses of wine was $120; reasonable for the quality of the meal and quantity of food. There are plenty of other entrees and sushi combinations to try, so will definitely be back. Recommended. read more

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This is a family favorite that I've been going to for years! On Tuesday and Thursday they do a deal on the sushi and they've always had amazing service! The sushi is very quality and is very consistent. This place is great for a date night or for a family outing and is always a first choice for us! read more

Mizu - Beef bento box - Sushi Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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One of our go to date night restaurants and favorite sushi restaurants. We haven't had a sushi roll that we haven't liked from Mizu, although we do have some favorites: Black Jack, Godzilla, Smokey Fins, Geisha and Sweet Dream. The waitstaff is always kind and helpful if you're needing a recommendation. read more

My favorite local asian restaurant in wake forest. never had a bad experience here, love the whole menu and cocktails. really recommend read more

Mizu - lemon drop martini - Sushi Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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SOOOOOOO GOOD! LOVED IT! ATE THREE ROLLS OF SUSHI! service was amazing and positive, and very ambient environment to eat at.

My sister lives near by and goes to Mizu with her family at least once a week. It's a MUST DO stop every time we visit. The owner, Jennifer is so nice and accommodating. She's always moving and getting things done for her customers and staff. They always ask for Twed as their server and she's on the ball! All of the staff is friendly and the restaurant is very clean. We always order fresh Sashimi, Yakisoba noodles and a hibachi. Always excellent! read more

Mizu - Shrimp and Scallop Hibachi with white rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I have only gotten food from Mizu via take-out during COVID-19, so this review is not representative of the in-restaurant dining experience. Mizu has become our family's go-to Japanese restaurant near our home. I have tried both the Chirashi Don and Unagi Don and was happy with both. Neither are exceptional but they do offer good value for the price. The fish in the chirashi is always cut thick and the unagi is priced lower than average. Mizu definitely fulfils the Japanese food cravings I get and I do wonder if the quality would be high in-person. I have also ordered rolls on a few occasions and found them to be pretty average. They were much smaller in circumference than what is served at other restaurants and some of the toppings, like fried onions, are a bit off-putting. Considering the limited Japanese food options in the area, this is a pretty decent choice. I will be back simply because there is nowhere else to go, but Mizu is not somewhere I would go out of my way for. read more

Mizu - Chirashi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I recommend Mizu! Pros: -awesome customer service! Waitress knew the menu well -sushi was delicious -they have a sushi belt/bar -fried ice cream was heavenly Cons: -kind of hard to find/far away from central shopping locations -parking is a bit cramped -a little pricey -could be hard to get a seat at the sushi belt/bar read more

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We have loved Mizu. The owner is so sweet and accommodating. I feel bad due to labor shortage and it effecting businesses like this. The food is great, the staff gives their all, the owner is here working and helping out, the staff that prepares sushi were very friendly, not to mention their 99.0 cleanliness rating which is very rare to see. read more

Wonderful sushi! One of the most innovative and consistent sushi restaurants in NC. Highly recommend the Godzilla roll. read more

Mizu - From left to right: Ahi Shoga, Domino and Godzilla. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Best place around for sushi. Big flakey pieces of fish. Not a ton of fillers. Their hibachi is a great size and fresh. Not too salty. The service is decent but expect a wait- any night of the week. Take out is your best bet. Mizu has a sushi train at the bar which features half rolls so you can mix and match. You won't be disappointed. Bottle beer tho. Great for groups or date night ! read more

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Absolutely the best sushi in wake forest! Always fresh, always delicious. Excellent service, too. Our favorite restaurant!

Have eaten takeout from here numerous times this year (thanks COVID). I get sushi each time but have tried their soup and hibachi as well. Everything has been fantastic. They are a busy restaurant though and I typically experience a wait time of anywhere from 40-90 minutes. They seem to be busy no matter what day of the week it is. I would recommend, just plan ahead and order with expectations of waiting. read more

So I've been here twice but I forgot to do my review the first time :(. So this review encompasses both visits. The 4 star score is also the average, as I would consider my first visit to be a 5 and the second a 3. On My first visit I really focused on the sashimi, the fish felt really fresh and I could feel it melting in my mouth. It was great. I got one of their sashimi combos and really enjoyed it. The second time my wife and I only ordered sushi, for starters I placed my order over the phone and they told me 40 to 50 mins. I showed up after one hour and I still had to wait 15 more minutes for my order to be ready ! The sushi was ok, I was not really impressed though. We ordered 6 rolls that included the spider, dragon, Godzilla and volcano. Can't remember the other 2 ( not a good reason to remember) The Godzilla and the volcano were probably the best ones there. I don't think the quality and amount of food was worth the $80 that I paid. Later I found out that they have specials on Tuesdays and Thursdays; may be I'll try again one of those days. read more

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I love this place. Great staff and wonderful food. Try the sushi. I have not had anything bad at this restaurant. I've been going there since it opened. Try the food. You won't be disappointed. read more

Lunch specials are cheap and cheerful! Unassuming little place in same strip mall as Bruegger bagels near the Marquee cinemas. I ordered the salmon and veggies which comes with miso soup or salad and steamed or fried rice. Not huge portion but just right for lunch. At $7.50, you can't go wrong! I believe the lunch special is until 2pm Service was fast and food came out pretty quickly. read more

Mizu - Miso soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Good - run of the mill. Miso soup was very good, sushi was alright. Wouldn't order the fried rolls again, they had a weird texture. Server was great! Would come back but not the best sushi you'll ever have. read more

I haven't had a full experience here yet but popped in for some take out. I ordered the Mary roll and a house salad with ginger dressing. My order came out really quickly (past the dinner rush). The only reason I am giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is because the salad was literally only wilted lettuce and the sushi (while delicious) was not cut all the way through so would break apart when I tried to eat it. I am looking forward to trying a few more rolls and dining in! read more

Mizu - Mary Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina