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    Nakato Express

    3.6 (65 reviews)
    InexpensiveJapanese
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Hibachi Vegetables
    Jeanette N.

    Big portions on hot plates, not styrofoam. I asked for double veggies and it was huge. Well worth the extra $2.50. The location is clean and the atmosphere as well as the music is pleasant. Our new favorite hibachi.

    Soba Noodles with Vegetables
    Shenna W.

    We have visited this location for a long time. Always had a good experience overall. However, the last few times have been well less than desirable. I believe it will be our last time going. We ordered: Spring Roll Hibachi Steak Side of Soba California Roll Cream Cheese Salmon Eel Cucumber Roll The Soba noodles were okay. Nothing really to say about them, good flavor and not oily. The spring rolls had some odd spice/seasoning and were a little oily than normal. Not sure if this is due to reheating them or just sitting in the oil longer. Where things went downhill for us was the Hibachi Steak and the sushi. Have you ever had Wasbi that has no heat? No, me either, but I did tonight. The Wasbi was dark, dark green and well flavorless. The ginger was hard and well that still isn't the worst of it. The fish in the Eel roll was old! We couldn't even eat it just because of the smell! The other sushi had no flavor at all. We just throw it all away. Then for the steak in the Hibachi - there was less than a handful in the whole thing - very disappointing. To pay all of this, you expect more, but that wasn't the case.

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    Sammi W.

    a really nice & convenient spot for any hibachi or noodle cravings! everything came out super quickly, not even 10 minutes after ordering. the owners were very sweet & conversational. i especially loved the soba & added some yum yum sauce from the hibachi added some creaminess too! definitely would love to try the fried dumplings next time & some sushi pieces too. we had a late lunch so there wasn't too many people but it's also very quiet & peaceful given the decor. the place gets a lot of natural sunlight as windows cover each corner. they had fountain drinks but also had bottle ones, i chose the peach sparkling water which was really good! we'll come back for dinner some time!

    Hibachi Chicken

    Fresh, hot, and reasonable wait time. The portions are great too. Definitely one of my go-to food places now

    Not fancy, but perfect for pick up and go.

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    Standard cheap hibachi place. Gets the job done when you're in the mood for standard cheap hibachi food.

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    Very fast, very cheap. Not great customer service but good food, ate here all summer.

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    Shinmai Shokudo

    4.4
    (96 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    I've heard so much about Shinmai Shokudo, and finally got the chance to visit! While this spot does…read moreclassics well, there were some letdowns; however, we had a good experience overall: - Spicy Tan Tan Ramen (Rich pork broth, spicy ground pork, bean sprout, wood ear mushroom, chives, cilantro, green onion, 1/2 seasoned soft-boiled egg, thin straight noodles): Definitely my favorite dish! The broth had great depth, the spice provided a nice kick, loved all the different toppings but I do think there could have been more pork. - Tonkatsu Ramen (Signature rich pork broth, pork belly, bamboo shoot, wood ear mushroom, green onion, 1/2 seasoned soft-boiled egg, thin straight noodles): Same great broth as the tan tan, chashu was perfectly fatty and tender, liked all the toppings again. The noodles themselves didn't really stand out to me. - Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box (Dashimaki, shrimp shumai, salad, pickles, rice, miso soup): Ehh... this was fine, but I'd definitely skip it next time. For the price, the quantity and quality of everything but maybe the chicken (which was smoky but way too sweet) was lackluster. - Chicken Curry Don (Panko breaded chicken cutlet, Japanese-style curry sauce, potato, carrot, onion, nori): The chicken was crispy, but quantity was so small. Curry was tasty, but inadequately warmed. - Raindrop (Plant-based ice jelly, brown sugar syrup, soybean powder): Such a unique dessert- ofc the visual is great, but the texture was interesting and it was subtly sweet too. Ambiance is nice, but the space is pretty small. Service was fast and friendly. There's plentiful parking. 7.5/10 would recommend!

    Quaint Ramen Place. Came here twice. Once I came for…read moretonkatsu ramen and recently for tan tan with my family. Venue: Small Food: ordered spicyTantan ramen (spicy sesame and pork broth), tonkatsu ramen (pork broth) also ordered salmon and tonkatsu (fried battered pork). The ramen was good. I can't say it was the best I've ever had, but fair. I like the tan tan better than tonkatsu- family who tasted the broth all agreed on this. Was pretty disappointed in tonkatsu. Very thin dry, and small portion with basic sauce. Tonkatsu portion was smallest I've ever seen. Taste very mediocre. Service: twice here. Service is generally slow. Polite staffs but slow. It is a very basic ramen place here. Some will love it and some will want something more special. It's up to you to try!

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    Dining area
    Dining area
    Beef Teriyaki Bento Box
    Beef Teriyaki Bento Box
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    Shijiri Sushi Bar

    Shijiri Sushi Bar

    4.8
    (82 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    We were visiting from out of town and found Shijiri Sushi Bar on Yelp. I'm so glad we decided to…read moregive it a try! The sushi was fresh, beautifully prepared, and absolutely delicious. The service was friendly and attentive, and the staff made us feel very welcome on our first visit. Trying a new restaurant while traveling can be a gamble, but Shijiri Sushi Bar became one of the highlights of our trip. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for great sushi, excellent service, and a wonderful dining experience. We will definitely return the next time we're in the area. Five stars!

    Oohhh, sweet sweet Shijiri. You're a divine angel soaring high above other mere mortal sushi…read morerestaurants. The talent and fresh perspective you bring to American Japanese cuisine deserves to be honored, praised and frankly, worshiped by the other "sushi" restaurants in this area. Shijiri is wholely unique in it's take on Japanese cuisine as it serves it's meals very similarly in style to what you'd get in Japan, in "sets". This means your fish will come with sushi rice, soup, salad and other goodies that pair with the main course. You can order some fish a la carte but the beauty of this restaurant lies within the sets. You might scoff at the prices, but the prices "include" tip because they do not allow tipping in this restaurant. And, you get PLENTY of food in each set. The price points are extremely reasonable. The lack of tipping does not dilute the service, either. Just like in Japan, the service is top notch and the two times we've been here so far, it has been amazing. The first time we went here we got the Shijiri gallery and we're blown away by the fish and how fresh it tasted. The second time we went we got the signature and the kama. I can't say enough about how good the kama was. This collar was huge, with perfectly crispy skin and smooth buttery meat. The salmon belly and shrimp it came with we're equally cooked to perfection. I don't know how I'm gonna order anything else now that I've had it, it was so insanely good. The signature, though, was not on the same level as the gallery. I can't be certain, but I believe they serve the prime cuts of fish with the gallery and the less than prime cuts with the signature. I felt like the fish in the signature had a more metallic taste than what we got in the gallery. This could be a one off, though. The first time we came we were gifted a plum ice finisher, like their version of an Andes mint but it was plum and yuzu flavored shaved ice. Oh em gee, it was so stinkin' good! I was bummed when we didn't get it the second go. The restaurant itself is small and they fill up quick. The service is fast though, so I don't think you'd be waiting too long if there was a wait on a busy night. Be aware that the chairs are backless, but most tables have a booth component so if you're like me and need a back to your chair to be comfortable, you can sit on the booth side. The restaurant has been extremely clean when we've been there. The back area where the bathrooms are is cluttered and really the only stain in the restaurant as a whole. The bathrooms themselves are emaculate, though. Hopefully they find a way to utilize the space better and declutter that back area. In summary: go here.

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    Entryway and front of seating area, Nov 2025.
    Entryway and front of seating area, Nov 2025.
    Sashimi a la carte
    Sashimi a la carte
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    Masa Sushi & Ramen

    Masa Sushi & Ramen

    4.4
    (239 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Such a charming spot for a date night, though I brought my kids instead! No regrets though,…read morebecause the sushi and ramen were absolutely delicious. It's a cozy little place that fills up fast, but they do have outdoor seating. Food was fantastic and the service was outstanding!

    The facility this restaurant is open used to have my favorite Middle Eastern restaurant prior to…read morecovid that was closed during 2021 and since then I did not enter the shopping complex because I was so sad to saw that place close. This week my teen reminded me that a new Ramen place has opened in the same facility so I decided to give it a try. The ambience is cozy, though I found that tables are very close to each other, so it is very hard to keep a conversation going without you either disturbing the other table or worrying about having someone else listen to your conversation menu is fine. I did not care for sushi because I was there for Ramen. Besides, they have a vegetarian Ramen is what I was looking for, my daughter ordered a teriyaki Ramen. My vegetarian Ramen had a lot of tempura in it, which defeated the purpose a little bit for me because it was a little oily. The taste was more or less like a red curry and there was very less vegetables mostly it was sweet corn and one or two bok choy on the other hand my teen, who is very hard to please loved the teriyaki Raman and is already planning to go back this weekend to try the other ones , all in all I gave this place a four star because the umami of the Ramen was very comforting, even though I did not like the taste much

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    Masa Sushi & Ramen
    Tonkatsu Ramen - soooo good!
    Tonkatsu Ramen - soooo good!
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    M Sushi - Cary

    M Sushi - Cary

    4.5
    (138 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    My view on sushi as a whole has completely changed...in an absolutely amazing way…read more Omakase Style: basically translates over as "I leave it up to you." The chef curates a multi course and highly personalized tasting menu. My wife and I had the pleasure to partake in this unbelievable experience for our 21st anniversary, and it was hands down one of the best meals we've ever had. Not this month, not just sushi, not just in NC...but one of the top meals of all time anywhere. We had the Grand Omakase, which came out to 10 courses in total. I won't go into detail on each and every course, but let's just say that each and every course was of the highest quality fish, sushi or meat we've had anywhere. From the sushi flown out straight from Japan, to the beluga caviar and A5 Wagyu, and everything in between. We've had sushi across the nation and overseas, 100s of times. This has taken the top #1 spot out of all of them, especially with what we were served in the Grand Omakase package. Impeccable service, 8 sushi chefs all working efficiently at once in an open style sushi kitchen, all within a classy (but not pretentious by any means) establishment. The Grand Omakase package here is one of those bucket list items for anyone who loves sushi, top shelf meats and fish, and enjoys a high level foodie experience.

    M Sushi at Fenton is definitely an experience! If you appreciate really fresh sushi and beautiful…read morepresentation, this is one of those places where you can immediately tell they take their food seriously. The restaurant itself has a very intimate, modern and upscale feel, which makes it perfect for a date night or when you just want something a little nicer than your typical sushi spot. The service was attentive, and I appreciated that everything felt intentional--from the presentation to the pacing of the meal. The sushi was incredibly fresh, and I love that you can keep things fairly traditional with nigiri and sashimi or venture out and try some of their more creative specialty rolls and small plates. Everything is presented beautifully, so of course you're going to take a picture before you touch it. Now, M Sushi is definitely on the pricier side, so this wouldn't necessarily be my casual Tuesday-night sushi run. But for the quality, atmosphere and overall experience, I understand why it has the reputation it does. Fenton already gives you plenty to do before or after dinner, so M Sushi makes for a really nice evening out. Good food, beautiful presentation, great service and an elevated atmosphere. Definitely worth experiencing at least once if you're a sushi lover!

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    Bar area.
    Bar area.
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    1 of 8 from the Omakase Lite
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    Noodle Boulevard

    Noodle Boulevard

    4.5
    (1k reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    Delicious!! This was…read moremy first time having ramen, and my friend suggested we go here, and I'm so glad we did! Noodle Blvd is located in a spot that you could easily miss, but it's easy to get back on track. I pulled into the gas station parking lot beside the restaurant, then just turned right into the restaurant parking lot. The parking lot is fairly small, so be warned about that. My friend was there when I arrived, and he sat at the bar. When I walked in the door, I was greeted with smiles and waves. It was very inviting, which is fitting for a ramen restaurant. My friend ordered us Lychee Margaritas, and oh my goodness, it was so good! We decided to visit right at opening on a Saturday, so the bartender was still preparing some of the ingredients needed for the margarita. The bartender informed us that it's usually better once a key ingredient sits for a while, but I loved the drink regardless. I ordered edamame for an appetizer, which came quickly and was good! Since I've never had ramen before, I asked our server what he recommended, and he told me about some of their most popular dishes. He told me the N9. Chicken Curry Ramen was a favorite of his and the patrons, so I decided to order that. It came quickly, and I was immediately in HEAVEN upon my first bite. I loved every bite after! I decided to play it safe with the spice and got level 2, but I can definitely go up a level or 2 since I love spicy. Highly recommend, and I will be back! Worth the drive from Clayton, where I live.

    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.

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    Inside restaurant
    Inside restaurant
    Black Garlic Miso Ramen (spice level 4, on a scale of 1 to 6)
    Black Garlic Miso Ramen (spice level 4, on a scale of 1 to 6)
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