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Namu

4.3 (897 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Beautiful peaceful gardens with spots to sit
Jessica H.

Stopped in for coffee this morning and the lattes were delicious and unique. I got a red velvet latte with oat milk. The staff were very friendly. The front doors they want you to use seem to have switched locations. I enjoy this place!

Marie O.

Asian infusion restaurant with really unique entres. They have Asian sushi burritos, Korean quesadillas where you can pick your own protein and so much more. They also have a great selection of beers. You can also get up and go pick out your sauces which I always enjoy doing. I came with friends and was glad to see they had seating for groups. You have to scan in their QR code for menu and to order but I guess many restaurants are going that direction. I would definitely come back and try their other menu items for sure. Very cool place.

Celeste S.

This place offers a great amount of seating wether thats wanting to enjoy the weather outside around beautiful bamboo or staying inside where its dimly lit with the feel of a coffee shop. The bar area has an open seating perfect for a group of friends. I was only able to try the coffee shop which is located in what almost felt like the end of a maze once inside the restaurant which i enjoyed walking through. Its a very unique place with lots to see and sit at also allowing people to enjoy coming for a hangout soot or simply just to do work from "home". I will say ill have to come back and review it better once I am able to try the food and drinks!

Kimchi Fried Rice
Leah C.

We absolutely love the outdoor spaces here. If it's a nice day and you're having a rough week this is exactly what you need. They have a great indoor space as well. The Beer hall is also fantastic because you can have a night out with friends while sampling lots of fantastic beer, they also serve you food in the beer hall so everything is covered. I love that you can order at your table, it's so much easier. They food is always great, I can't come here without getting the kimchi pancakes and the galbi. There's really something for everyone. The drinks are inventive and delicious, we love trying the new coffee concoctions. The staff is very friendly as well. 100/10

Rich M.

Came here for the first time, we've heard really good things about this place and the ambience is nice, its super chill inside. Depending on the vibe you want you can hang out in the bar side or the cafe side. They have a decent amount of beers on tap and plenty of TV's around to watch sports, etc. They also have a few games, including darts, video games and some board games. We ordered food and the food was excellent, no complaints about that. We sat on the bar side for our experience. So here's why I'm giving this place three stars. When I was ready to order some drinks I made my way to the bar to try some beers, once that was done I made my choice, and couldn't add it to my tab so I had to pay for it at the bar. I was charged a service fee for me having to obtain my drinks. Once we were ready to order food they tack on another service fee. So they are charging service fees for little to no service, nothing exceptional. The workers are merely performing their basic duties. Overall cool place, just be aware of the hidden fees.

Bimimbap
Jake V.

| Overview + Enjoyable Bibimbap & other healthy Korean food + Various sauces add flavors well + QR code on each table makes it easy to order + Wonderful indoor & outdoor ambiance - Ridiculous service fees for what exactly? - Overpriced food - Canned soda for $2.50 | Full Review In our first visit to Namu, my girl & I went around 9 PM, and only 1 side of its inviting dining area was open. A manager told us to go to that area when we entered in the cafe side of the building opposite of that. There's a QR code on each table, and we can order from there. Pretty convenient. This dining area was chill & casual, with large television screens on one end of the wall, a bar slightly across, a couple of arcade machines close to our bench table, and lights that reminded me of Itaewon's night life and Taipei's casual dining spots. I scanned the QR code on our table with my Iphone & thought the whole ordering process went smoothly. I ordered the Bibimbap which, based on the description, was Korean BBQ with chilled veggies, fried rice & topped with egg. My girl ordered the Joe's Special, which was Korean BBQ served over white rice, japchae & spring mix. Their base prices were $15.50 for the Bibimbap & $19.25 for the Joe's Special. However, we still had to add the protein: +$2.50 for beef on Bibimbap & +$1 for Spicy Pork. The description of the base order said it included Korean BBQ but to add the "BBQ" part, we still had to pay extra?! On top of that, we were charged $6+ "Service Fee". At that moment, I was thinking, "Oh, tip is already prepaid before we got our food", but in retrospect, I wondered, what "service" was this "Service Fee" for exactly? The only interaction with a server we had was when she brought both our orders to our table and told us that we could get water & sauces to the one spot at the center, close to the bar. So pretty much, we had to self-serve our sauces & water - which we didn't mind - but still had to pay "Service Fee" over the overpriced food truck-quality Korean food. Don't get me wrong: we enjoy good food truck-quality foods, and Namu was able to provide that experience with the Bibimbap & Joe's Special that we ordered. The ingredients tasted heathy & fresh; as we shared each other's food, we both enjoyed the spicy pork more than the beef along with the spicy sauce, a less spicy barbecue sauce & a soy sauce-like sauce that went well with our dishes. There were a few other sauces we didn't try but it's nice that Namu lets its customers adjust the flavors with these sauces. The beef wasn't as marinated as we liked, so we had to add sauces to give it flavor. My girl didn't like how the veggies were cold, but I told her that's how they're really made. Overall, as Korean food enthusiasts, both orders were satisfying, but were they really worth their prices? There are clearly other Korean restaurants in the Triangle NC that can either offer better quality for similar price or similar quality for less price, with much better customer service. A canned soda here cost $2.50, and the options for non-alcoholic, non-cafe beverages are limited. So, what does Namu do better than those restaurants? Being open until 10PM on a Saturday night instead of the common 9PM closing hour matters for people -like us- who tend to eat dinner after 9 on some nights. So that's 1 good thing about Namu, but in my opinion, the main reason logical customers would pick Namu over other spots is its wonderful ambiance - both inside and, especially, outside. Namu has a beautiful garden area for dining, and when we passed there after we ate, we were astonished to see how they looked ideal for casual dates, thanks to the water feature, plants, and well-lit areas. The tables outside also have QR codes on them, so I guess they could bring the orders to you outside if you decide to eat there. Namu's ambiance makes it an ideal spot for drinking, watching sports & socializing with friends while eating healthy Korean food. It's in a nice, secluded location, right across the New Hope Commons shopping area, where Wal Mart & other stores & a few restaurants are located, so it's a convenient location for people living close to this area. Namu also has a cafe section that serves a good selection of coffee & tea but it was already closed when we went there. If you're craving for fresh Bibimbap and don't mind the ridiculous "Service Fee", Namu's got it. Just don't expect to get excellent customer service. Honestly, we felt hesitant to order more because we knew service fee would be added again. Next time we crave for Korean food, we'd probably explore farther options, with actual grills on tables and better customer service, even if they don't have a fancy garden. | Overall Score: 3/5

Shannon D.

Ordered the peach cobbler affogato and peach matcha and they were incredible! They don't have food until lunch time which I was surprised about. But the coffee was incredible

Yuzu Sparkling Water gimbap
Adrianna E.

Food spam gimbap fire Yuzu sparkling soda fire Munching on the shavings as I type I don't even eat for real and I didn't even inside with this

What a full meal.I got leftovers for sure....
Marc L.

Great food...Very filling and very pleasant staff.....and nice ambiance...Me and my Buddy Matin definitely enjoyed our meal and the drink was very refreshing. ..

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Lee S.

Absolutely to most tasty food around. Consistent service and an easy ordering interface make it an easy choice for when people visit us. Chill vibe and a cool outdoor seating area. Perfect for many occasions.

Nicole N.

I visited Namu for a large-party work event, (so maybe not the most accurate representation of their individual dishes), and while I enjoyed their drinks, the food fell short of expectations. The bulgogi, spicy pork, chicken were all decent and tender, but the marinate seemed generic and lacked additional depth. Maybe my slice was an outlier but the spicy pork quesdilla could have had a more even pork to cheese ratio. The japchae was chewy but wish it had more of the traditional veggies (spinach, mushrooms) in addition to the carrots. The kimchi pancake packed a lot of kimchi which I appreciated! I do like how they have different sauces for you to mix and match! For drinks, the matcha mule was pretty good with the vodka and the sweetness level, but matcha flavors were a little lacking. They have a wide range of beers and ciders, including flights and other locally brewed options. The place can accomodate large parties and has two parking lots. The dim lighting and fairy lights remind me of pocha places but the 6 TVs gave it a beer haul vibe as well.

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This is a great place. The atmosphere is incredibly relaxed. A little unorthodox with the ordering style. You go in and seat yourself and scan the QR code to order and pay. They bring the food to you where you eat and can leave. The food is pretty incredible though and the miso banana bread latte was heaven. They also do events so I took a brochure for if (fingers crossed) my brother in law could check out for a wedding venue.

Everything was fantastic and we would definitely go back!!! What a hidden gem!!!
Sharon L.

The two dishes we got were fantastic and I got a sunset drink and it was quite delicious and my husband got a juicy IPA beer and it was great we will definitely go back again when we're in the area!!!

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Bad service. Am new to the area and decided to try it out. I ordered the beef quesadilla and it was garbage and made me feel greasy.

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Very cool space, great for groups and families. The beer selection is very good. The food was pretty average. Sauces were good though.

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Ask the Community - Namu

Do they have beer?

Yes! We have over 30 different beers on tap.

Is this a place I can order food and study at outside? Are there any outlets?

Yes you can study outside! But I only remember seeing outlets inside.

Do they have any soy free options my son has a soy allergy?

I'm sure they could accommodate this!

Do they offer milk alternatives for their drinks?

Yes, they have oat, almond, and soy milks

Is this a kids friendly restaurant - there a kids menu?

Yes, they have a beautiful outdoor space as well as indoor dining for everyone

Are there any vegetarian or vegan options on the menu?

Plenty - my daughter doesn't eat meat so she had tofu added to her bowl.

Are glasses of wine available?

Yes! They have glasses red, white, and sparkling (Prosecco)

In light of COVID, are there any heaters in the outdoor space during the colder months?

I am here right now - there are five heaters on the back garden.

Do you have craft beer?

Yes absolutely! We have 30 beers on tap as well as 120 different cans and bottles ALL craft beer.

Do they accept reservations for the outdoor space?

First come first serve I'm sure

Are dogs allowed indoors?

Yes! We allow dogs on our new Beer Hall side. Unfortunately, we cannot allow dogs on our Cafe side.

I'm looking for a cafe I can always come back to and uses local beans. I see Namu uses local beans (?) but which ones? Thank you!! :)

We use Counter Culture Coffee!

Do you offer gift cards that can be ordered online?

Unfortunately not online. We do have gift cards at the store

What kind of beers do they have?

We have 8 beers on tap from Bond Brothers, Ponysaurus, Raleigh Brewing and 8 different kinds of can beers from Fullsteam and Ponysaurus.

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