Loved the restaurant. We went for the "boat drink" bloody marry with all sorts of ingredients on…read moretop. Delicious, and awesome atmosphere. Favorite ingredient in the drink: filet, homemade fried okra and onion rings, lobster tail. It was all delicious. Their specialty cocktails were also top notch!! Expect a long wait if you go at peak times, but it's worth the wait.

Sadly, there were so many flies inside the restaurant while we were trying to eat our food…read more The food itself was delicious! The service was great and our drinks were very good too!

The food was AMAZING! Let's start with the fried butterflied quail (S10). It was seasoned to…read moreperfection, crispy on the outside, and incredibly moist on the inside. Then there was the fried wonton (S11), which was fried perfectly and had a delicious, juicy filling. I highly recommend trying both of these appetizers--they definitely did not disappoint! Now, let's get into the pho! The broth was the star of the show. It was seasoned perfectly, rich, flavorful, and had so much depth without being overpowering. You could tell a lot of care went into preparing it. Overall, everything we tried was delicious, and I would definitely come back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend this spot!

3.5/5 stars for me Service: The staff here is nice…read more Food: Some of the dishes are just alright but the pho didn't hit the spot for me as it was watery for my preference and overall prices are a little high for what you get here. I tried to get fish sauce and chili oil - the chili oil wasn't spicy and the fish sauce was just the eggroll sauce which does have fish sauce but isn't the same. Bumper but life goes on. Still glad to have at least one option for Vietnamese food in the area, hoping more will come in the Holly Springs/Fuquay Varina area over time. I didn't mind the boba there though- it was refreshing. Location is nice because it is downtown and Holly Spring's downtown is small and nice to walk around.

Osha Thai is an elevated take on iconic Thai, Sushi, and Japanese dishes. You can find it on the…read morecorner of Holly Springs' charming downtown. A nice perk of this spot is that it's just a stone's throw away from free and plentiful lot parking. I'd make a reservation if you plan to come here on a weekend for dinner. The place was bustling, with almost all the tables full. It's bright, airy and modern looking inside. Which makes it the perfect place for a date night or celebration spot. At the same time, it's not stuffy or overly fancy. The menu is comprehensive with Thai favorites like Pad Thai and Pad See Ew with a large number of Japanese and Sushi items on the back. My friends tried the Thai Spicy level and I will say it was pleasantly hot without burning your tongue off. I ordered the bento box and was really happy with the quality of the sashimi and nigiri. Everything was tasty, and the portions were more than satisfying. If I had to make a nit on something that I didn't love (it's hard!), I'd say that the rice texture wasn't my favorite. It was a little dry. But other than that, I would definitely consider it for another night out.

Holy!! We had expectations from all of the recommendations, but what a complete disappointment…read more First let's start with the only positive-- the waitress and her service was perfect. She was so kind and was the absolute best part of our visit. She gave a range recommendations, very professional, and made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy the meal. We are coming from the Irvine, CA area so we VERY familiar with top tier Asian food and possibly that impacted our standards vs others in the review section. Now on to the rest, there were so many flies that I ended up having to smash them on the window with a napkin--just gross! Then, my son's food was not flavored well at all and had HAIR in his noodles! The Pad Thai was really bad! It was a lighter color first of all, so maybe they added an ingredient that isn't standard in traditional Pad Thai, but it did not make it better at all; I could barely stomach it. Then, there was a huge egg shell in the dish that somehow the cook let come out and served to us. The sweet and sour chicken portion was outrageously small for a dinner portion, and the dish was smothered with sauce but somehow the chicken was dry as if it was day old or several days old chicken. The cashew chicken, the same, dry chicken that was being covered up with the sauce and we had to chew a great deal. The sweet tea, it just tasted like they put a bunch of sugar packets in and was worse than a McDonald's sweet tea. Their white rice was not moist at all and we could've just done without it. Out of the sushi we ordered, the spicy tuna was good, but the rest was grocery store quality sushi and extremely small portion. In my opinion, people rave about this place because it is 'different' and plays into an upscale restaurant as you can see with their overpriced items. This place doesn't hold a candle to shopping center Thai fusion in California. I have lived in many states and am not a snotty Californian, but man oh man I can tell you this one is a fail. The only star for this visit goes to the waitress (she was a 5) but if I could give this a zero for the food, I would. Don't waste your time or money.

The food is phenomenal and has very unique options. The service is always friendly! And the…read moreambience is always buzzing. Among my friends and I, this is one of our favorite spots of all time!!

Two adults and two children came here for dinner on a week night and decided to sit outside because…read moreof the kids. Our waitress was super sweet, but I think because we were outside, was not around as much as we needed. I liked they had the "fans" on the table to try to keep away bugs....it did help... One child got mac and cheese, one of her favorite things on the planet, but did not eat but two bites. Not sure why, she just didn't seem to like it. They did not have a child serving, so there was a big serving that went home with us. She would not eat it the next day either... I had a loaded baked potato. The potato was really big, done nicely, but it really needed some butter and by the time I got some, it was too cool to melt the butter. I would not get it again for sure. I didn't get pictures, dealing with two little ones.... Just slightly below average experience for me. I may give them another try in the future, but with completely different dishes.

The best bowls of ramen leave you feeling healed... and the Tofu Curry Ramen from Noodle Boulevard…read moredefinitely did that for me. It's tough out here being a vegetarian who loves authentic ramen haha, but this was amazing. All the toppings (tofu, bok choy, bean sprouts, fried onion, sour pickle, green onions, fried wontons) were great- the sour pickle was an unexpected but pleasant surprise. The broth had an amazing depth of flavor- definitely curry, but not overwhelmingly so with a hint of refreshing lemongrass (it was also very light and smooth). The noodles were springy and got well-coated with broth. You get to choose your spice level, which is nice. This spot was packed on a weekday night, which was a good indication. Ambiance is casual. Service was fast and friendly, although I'd have appreciated being made aware of a substitution charge for my mom's ramen. Good amount of parking. 9.5/10 would recommend!

The service was good, waitress was pleasant, no issues there…read more A busy weekday night, a loud group at the big table in the middle didn't bother me as I was at the bar. The short rib ramen was good, but the noodles were short, like they were cut or made short on purpose. The shrimp shumai was disappointing. Small bite sized portions, but they were soft. After cutting into one, I found out that they use rice as a filler with a bit of shrimp. I've never seen rice used in shumai, unless it's Shanghai sticky rice shumai. Also got a unagi don togo, it was good, just a bit small on the portion of eel, but it's hard to mess up an unagi don.

Thankfully, I had been to the Pimiento Tea Room for lunch before, because if my first experience…read morehad been this dinner visit, I likely wouldn't have returned. The décor is absolutely stunning, and the service was excellent. We visited during Christmastime and truly loved the festive decorations. Our drinks were perfect and well-crafted. For dinner, we shared the chowder, which unfortunately was underwhelming--the croutons were the best part. We then ordered the chicken, salmon, and mashed potatoes. The salmon was dry, the chicken was on the bone with very little meat, and the mashed potatoes were surprisingly disappointing. I even took them home hoping I could improve them myself. I will likely return to the Tea Room because I enjoy supporting local businesses and genuinely like their drinks and small bites, but I would not come back for dinner.

This place is a bit of a hidden gem in Holly Springs. It sits in an old house at the end of the…read moretown limit...not the Holly Springs limit per se, but the area that most people would walk on the Main Street. It definitely has that tea room flair with lots of wild decorations. Wallpapers with cats and astronauts, snakes hidden in roses, silhouettes of famous people including Homer Simpson and Big Foot. I like it all. The dip du jour was the best part of our meal. They had a pulled pork with cheese and bourbon and Fritos the day we went...it was really good. As was our chai which I would hope they get that right since they are a tea room. They will bring you more hot water if you want to reuse your tea press to squeeze out a little more tea from your leaves. The 10 layer salad was definitely worth it as well, I think the pimiento cheese dressing puts it over the top. I got the seafood nachos and they were just okay--mostly nachos, very little filling . Girlfriend got the quiche and thought it was okay as well. She chose this place for the gluten-free options including the scone which she loved. They clearly indicate on the menu what is gluten free and understand the safety around it. Service was okay. It wasn't bad but it wasn't the best either. We haven't been back yet but we plan on coming once or twice a year to try out the seasonal menus as well as more teas and dip's du jour. I recommend it for smaller, less filling meals such as lunch.

Stopped by Miso Ramen Bar for lunch and left very impressed! We ordered the lunch combo with the…read moreSpicy Tan Tan Ramen and Bao Pork Belly Bun, plus a bowl of Miso Ramen and a bottle of Kirin. The lunch combo is an excellent deal, especially considering the quality and portion size. Both ramen broths were absolutely delicious--rich, flavorful, and satisfying. The Spicy Tan Tan had a great kick, while the Miso Ramen was wonderfully comforting and savory. Pairing everything with a cold Kirin was the perfect move! The pork belly bao bun was also generously filled with plenty of tender, flavorful pork belly. What really made the experience even better was the owner, who was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to again!

My daughter and I were in the area later in the day after a goalkeeper camp she was at. When…read moreprompted for what she wanted she picked ramen, and this was the nearest place still open after 8pm I could find. Nice little shop, fun artwork on the walls themed to the store, simple counter order and they bring it out when ready. Unfortunately for me, they had a lot of options I wanted to try, we ended up with the edamame, some pork belly cheese fries, and since it was warmer we went with rice options instead of ramen. I got the tonkatsu rice bowl and she got the Japanese curry rice bowl. Between the appetizer and the meal we were both unable to finish and I enjoyed it the next day as a left over. They have a great self service option for take away containers which I appreciated, except my skills of 'dumping from bowl into container' were less than stellar. While we probably won't be back often as they're a 45m drive from our normal haunts for a 'whats open after 8pm on a Friday' they were a welcomely pleasant surprise and quite good.

Oh, my! Where do I start...I've had Nil's a few times now for dine in and take out. Absolutely…read moresuperb deliciousness each time! I forgot to capture a pic of my perfectly grilled salmon, drenched in the right amount of creamy sauce with vegetables at the time of this review, so I re-ordered as I was craving this deliciousness! The service was quick, and nicely packaged for UberEats. Such a cute staple in the heart of quay! I love Turkish cuisine and can't wait to visit the country again. The food and taste were 10/10 for sure! A perfect date night for yourself to mindfully enjoy each divinely orchestrated bite! I romanticize my life, treat myself, embody slow living, go on delicious foodie adventures, and curate healing experiences for my body, mind and soul. Energy is transferred into everything we do, and this meal was crafted with so much LOVE...you can feel the chef's passion!

Omg I cannot rave enough about how good my food was at Nil's! I came to visit a friend from out of…read moretown while she was visiting her parents for the holiday. She said it's been a staple for their family her whole life and I had to try it. Well let me tell you, it did not disappoint! I had the hibiscus tea and the chicken salad on a croissant with hummus and pita. So good!! We also had their loaded fries as an app while catching up. Also so good! The shop is cute and we sat at a table in one of the storefront windows. Highly recommend for some Mediterranean if you are in the area or feel like making the drive to Fuquay-Varina!

Love the new menus. They integrated our favorite specials into the regular menu. The pad see ew,…read moredrunken noodle and green curry are available all the time now. Friendly service, FRESH taste. Loving it!

Stopped by Khao Sen for dinner as we were in the mood for some Thai food. When you arrive parking…read moreis available in the lot behind the restaurant or parallel on the streets around the restaurant. Walking into the Khao Sen you'll feel like you've walked into a warm, intentional, and stylish restaurant. To be seated you'll first check in with the host and then be shown to your table. For drinks we ordered the mango passion fizz (mango, passion fruit, club soda) and the strawberry rose limeade (strawberry, rose, lime, club soda). Both looked nice presentation wise, but would definitely lean towards the mango passion fizz for the overall balance of flavors. For our appetizer we ordered a taste of all (vegetable gyoza, crispy krab sticks, crispy spring rolls, fried tofu, spicy chicken wings with side of each sweet chili sauce and sweet soy sauce) to be able to try most of the appetizers. Overall I would opt for the spicy chicken wings and pass on the other items. All of the appetizers were good but the spicy chicken wings were fried perfectly and had a great balance of spice/flavor. For entrees we ordered the Khao Soi (Northern Thai-style curry, egg noodles, crispy egg noodles, cilantro, scallion, pickled radish, shallots, lime) with chicken. The flavors were excellent and the chicken thigh was cooked to perfection. Almost if the chicken thigh was boiled or sous vide where it fell apart. We also ordered the Khao Pad (fried rice, egg, onion, Chinese broccoli, tomato, garlic, cucumber, cilantro, scallion) with sweet sausage which I wasn't sure if I would like but turned out to be excellent. The sweet sausage along with the flavors of the rice, broccoli, sweet onion, and egg made this dish one of my favorites. We were so full we couldn't make it to dessert but I heard the Thai Donuts with the Thai tea custard are excellent. If you are in the Fuquay-Varina area and are looking for good Thai food I definitely recommend stopping by Khao Sen. Looking forward to visiting again soon to try the other dishes.

My husband and I just recently moved to Apex and found this Thai restaurant near us! We were…read morecraving Thai food during this gloomy, rainy sort of afternoon. This place was cranking out to go orders while we were there so I had a feeling it was a good spot. The interior is modest, but the staff are so sweet and attentive- any time a dish was ready they brought it out piping hot! Very much appreciated that! We started out with crab Rangoon. They were crispy, creamy, and overall a banger! My husband got the "ginger dish" with chicken; he went into a trance while eating it, started wolfing it down. He says it was light, sweet and savory, the ginger making it refreshing which was nice for the summer heat. I got the pad Thai with shrimp, the shrimp were absolutely perfect! Plump and juicy; the server had asked about my spice level (1/5) and I got a 2 which I think was also just right! I also am grateful they de-tailed the shrimp (some places don't) so you could just dig in and enjoy all the flavors with no hassle of pulling the tails off yourself. With summer winding down, and drizzly days ahead we are definitely looking forward to coming back and having another cozy dinner!

I went to Thailand in 2010, and every meal I ate included Phad Thai, and I have eaten at the best…read moreThai places in NYC and Seattle. This place ranks at the top. It's amazingly authentic and my Phad Thai with tofu was $8 for lunch. Spice level of 4 was perfect for me but I have a high heat tolerance. My wife got Thai Basil and she said it was delicious. Service was spectacular. They even offered me a to-go cup for my soda. Do not skip this place. It's the best Thai in Raleigh, and I don't say that lightly.