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    Oishii

    3.4 (90 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Virginia H.

    We live 35 minutes away and passed tons of sushi spots to get to our favorite! The service is always amazing and every time i go i leave stuffed and happy. Oishii Roll is the best sushi roll you'll ever eat! We went tonight and got pick up (they're closed for dining) and decided to eat at the picnic tables down a few shops. The staff is so incredibly friendly and the wait took about 15 minutes. Please go eat here and support a 17yr old restaurant! The food and staff are amazing!

    Ruben G.

    This was my first trip to Oishii, and felt a little pressed for time because of a movie we wanted to catch in an hour... and rushed is no way to feel when you step into Oishii. Frankly, I'm relatively new to the world of sushi, and have a lot to learn. I was initially overwhelmed by the menu choices - and that's a good thing, I guess? I can talk about the wait staff - friendly, courteous, helpful, and willing to help us get to the movie on time. The restaurant was clean, and quickly filled up almost to capacity - it seems to be a favorite for the pre-movie crowd. I wound up selecting a wasabi-glazed sashimi that was just terrific. I'm looking forward to revisiting this place when I have more time, and can begin to expand my horizons.

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    Pasta K.

    This is by far the best sushi around. Nice atmosphere. Great little bar area! Service is also really good. Thanks Oishii! I will be back. This place is still great! Best sushi around. Only thing I would change is the no gun sign. Bad guys don't really care about a sign or laws. Only thing you did was keep me from possibly protecting you in a bad situation. Oh well.... maybe y'all have some swords or something back behind the bar. Love you guys!!!!

    King crab roll, tuna California and no name roll up top
    Evan D.

    I've been going to Oishii sporadically since 2005 and it's not really changed much since then. The service is definitely hit or miss which is expected considering they almost exclusively hire college-age folks to be servers. As to the non-sushi food: I like the soba ok though the last time I got it the noodles were too al dente and the veggie tempura is fine if a bit over-breaded. The gyoza is also always good and the scallop fry is quite delicious. The seaweed salad is totally adequate and, unlike another sushi place in Durham (*cough* M Sushi *cough*), Oishii doesn't just give you a small serving of marinated seaweed on top of a bowl of filler greens. As to the sushi: the nigiri and sashimi are pretty much hit or miss, though the scallops are always top notch. For any non-maki sushi I would rather go to M or Sansui in Durham or City Market in downtown Raleigh. As to the 'fun' rolls, they definitely know how to layer on some eel, avocado or salmon and the chef has an adept hand with the fryer, so that's really the best strategy here. It's going to cost more than crappy BOGO places like Shiki or Sake Bomb, but honestly if you're looking for a sushi place just on that criterion, you're going to be just as happy eating it out of a grocery store as at Nobu.

    I 'heart' this platter
    Woot M.

    As far as Orange Country goes, this place has the most consistent service and solid offering of standard sushi. If someone can recommend a better place to get sushi in the triangle, please tell me - because I don't think it exists (but happy to check it out!). While I agree with the other reviewer regarding the sashimi, I don't believe that it is always 'precut'. My sashimi as I watched was cut from larger pieces right there in front of me. I would advise sitting at the sushi bar, order the chef's pick, and you will get some good stuff. One of the menu items that I do rather like is the bbq eel. Side items and appetizers are pretty standard, not so amazing, but then I don't go here for steamed dumplings or ramen (i wish there was a place for that). Service has always been great, and despite the weird location, over the past 2 years this place has been solidly consistent. Due to how close it is.. hard to beat.

    Ryu D.

    Great prices! They don't hold back on the food! I'm a big fan of their lunch bento box! I can't wait to go back.

    Jenny V.

    My office is near this shopping center and I was too hungry to even think what I wanted to eat. So my coworker asked if I wanted to eat sushi and she will pick it up. I decided to get the sashimi bento. I definitely made a mistake to order from here. When I opened the box, the sashimi did not look fresh at all; however, the presentation looks nice. If I trashed it, then it's a waste of money. I forced myself to finish this and it ridiculous how awful it was. It seems like it's been there for awhile. Good thing for the side salad to help me finish it off. I do not recommend this place at all.

    Rising Sun roll missing eel and had double imitation crab, instead.
    Brooke R.

    Super disappointed in the food quality. 3 days ago, we drove over an hour for some good sushi and instead got sub-par, dry, "stale" tasting sushi. The nigiri was okay but definitely not fresh. The salmon skin was tasteless with the texture feeling like it had been fried a few days prior and then left out. The viagra, NC, and super duper rolls were also just okay- definitely not worth the prices ($16-$17 each). The worst part was the rising sun roll that was completely botched. The description said it had crab meat and eel. However, my roll had imitation crab inside and outside, without any eel. I emailed them that evening and haven't gotten a response. Yes, it's difficult right now with quarantine and craziness, but if I'm paying for something and trying to support local businesses, I expect the quality to match the price. Hopefully this review will be seen and I can get either a replacement or refund asap.

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    The food was outstanding. Everything freshly prepared and delicious and staff very gracious.

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    First and last time. The guy you had verify payment through the app. Then asked if I tipped.

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    Outstanding Japanese cuisine. Wasabi Tuna is my personal favorite. Salad with orange dressing is delightful.

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    Two chefs at sushi bar do a really good job offering almost authentic Japanese sushi.

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    Spicy 9 Sushi Bar & Asian Restaurant - Lunch Spread :) Chirashi bowl, Spicy Tuna Crackers, Chicken Pad Thai

    Spicy 9 Sushi Bar & Asian Restaurant

    3.5(412 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Large group friendly

    I love their spicy tuna rolls and their miso soup! They have…read moregood service, and they are well decorated. I would recommend coming! Their salmon lover's is also great! (Ignore any bad reviews for this place)

    Haven't been here since college and unfortunately it might stay that way. The sushi is BOGO but for…read morea reason, I wish there was more spice and flavor, but you get what you pay for. My friends got a bowl and other rolls which weren't too bad according to them. Their Thai coconut soup lacked flavor as well and ended up just eating the protein from it to feel like it was somewhat worth it. Deep fried sushi definitely feels like a sin but the bagel roll was simple and tasty! A good crunch on the outside and the creamy inside was a nice textural experience. I wish there was more flavor in the actual salmon and roll. I asked for the spicy tuna to be replaced with soft shell crab in the to all the rolls I've loved before order but I don't think it was (the server did say they could). It was still tasty enough and there was some spicy to this roll. I liked the variety of meats in this roll and it was nicely and neatly rolled. Service was relatively quick but nothing special. It is pretty hot and they had a fan going...unfortunately the direction was directly at the back of my head and my hair kept blowing close to the food. Gets nostalgia points but just okay overall and good if you are on a budget for sushi.

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    Spicy 9 Sushi Bar & Asian Restaurant - Sushi takeout from Spicy 9. $96.74 total. See my box close-ups for descriptions and pricing of each item.

    Sushi takeout from Spicy 9. $96.74 total. See my box close-ups for descriptions and pricing of each item.

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    Peony Asian Bistro - Lion King Roll ,Vocalno Roll

    Peony Asian Bistro

    3.9(289 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    I just can't believe all these good reviews after I went to Peony for lunch about 1 pm on Thursday…read more There was not another soul in the restaurant save two employees. I ordered poke. It was mostly rice mixed with sad iceberg lettuce ( mixed greens ) and the toppings were skimpy. For $18 this was disappointing. It was supposed to have three proteins. I added radish, crunchy onion and edamame. It was sad. In addition to the toppings I ordered there was a bunch of ginger and a marble-sized glob of wasabi hiding in the mix. Glad I avoided being surprised by that. I took the photo after I'd eaten so you can see how much rice was still in the bowl. The waiter was super sweet. He'd do better at another job. I'll stick to Zen Fish. There everything is fresh and vibrant and the choices are more exciting. Plus, their mixed greens are actually 'mixed greens'.

    I really wanted to like this place but there were too many things working against it during our…read morevisit, even though I had a gift certificate. First of all, the AC was not working on the night we visited so things did not get off to a great start. It was warm in the dining area. The lighting was dark (maybe to not add to the heat). We enjoyed our Thai ice teas and seaweed salad appetizer but found our entrees (angel hair special and marine couple) just okay -- nothing special. The scallops in the marine couple were pretty tasteless. The owner came by and chatted with us a little bit, which is always nice. We've had tastier food at other local Asian restaurants so we'll probably pass on coming back soon. We wish them well.

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    Peony Asian Bistro - House lo mein and avocado rolls with soy paper and no sesame seeds.

    House lo mein and avocado rolls with soy paper and no sesame seeds.

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    Sushi Nikko - Hungry roll, baked salmon rolls

    Sushi Nikko

    4.1(138 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    We visited this evening around 8:00 PM and were the only customers. While the restaurant was clean…read morewith pleasant background music, the overall experience was poor, especially given the prices. The Food We ordered the Shrimp Katsu ($16) with rice and the Beef Teriyaki ($18), since they were out of the Salmon Teriyaki. A major red flag was hearing a series of loud microwave beeps immediately after placing our order. The food came out after 10-15 minutes. The Positive: Both of our meals came with excellent rice that was fluffy and fragrant, and a small side salad with a standard ginger dressing. The Disappointment: My Shrimp Katsu was highly disappointing. It tasted nothing like shrimp and resembled processed meat, similar to imitation crab, but shaped like mozzarella sticks drizzled with sweet mayo. The texture and flavor were clearly not fresh shrimp. My wife's Beef Teriyaki was also underwhelming. The beef was chewy and served over soggy lettuce, with a very basic, overly sweet teriyaki glaze. The Service The lone waitress was polite but demonstrated poor customer service skills. The most jarring part of the meal was when she began to hover near our table while we were eating, making us feel rushed. At 8:20 PM, she told us they were closing at 8:30 PM, pressuring us to finish quickly. Their Google listing clearly states a 9:00 PM closing time. As someone who tries to support local Asian cuisine, I was genuinely disappointed by both the low quality of the food and the pushy, rushed service. We will not be returning. Too expensive for low quality food.

    Very good sushi. Owners are also nice and welcoming. The restaurant is clean and spacious though we…read moregot takeout. Would definitely order from them again. Highly recommend the crawfish roll, the New Orleans roll and their spider roll. But you really can't go wrong.

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    Sushi Nikko - Shogun combo. It was slow so he granted me my faves of salmon,octopus and squid.

    Shogun combo. It was slow so he granted me my faves of salmon,octopus and squid.

    Sushi Nikko - Special order Chirashi Don with spicy scallops and salmon roe.

    Special order Chirashi Don with spicy scallops and salmon roe.

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    Lucha Tigre - Bulgogi Nachos. $15.99. Giant-size nachos with Korean BBQ beef, pico, kimchi, cheese, crema, jalapenos, black beans.

    Lucha Tigre

    3.9(441 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    We love Lucha Tigre for their unique menu and awesome vibe. Consistently good food, great options…read morefor gluten-free, vegetarians but really something for all. Service can be a little slow, but they are friendly and accomodating. Fun place to dine with larger groups too.

    We discovered Lucha Tigre thanks to Yelp. We enjoyed our meal here. I give this place 3.5 stars…read morerounded up to 4. Good food, for the most part, and great service. I'd come back. This is a casual, fun, Asian-Latin fusion restaurant and bar. Inside, the space is divided into two sides: bar and dining room. A big "LUCHA TIGRE" covers one of the bar walls and pop art decorates the main dining room wall. They also have a somewhat spacious, partially-covered patio. Overall, it's got a neat vibe. I booked our reservations on Lucha Tigre's website at https://luchatigre.com/ The reservation process was unconventional because instead of getting booked immediately, I had to wait for an email confirmation. On a Sunday, I got a "Pending Reservation Request" email at 2:16pm followed by a confirmation email at 2:52pm, so a 36-minute turnaround time. I got us a same-day reservation at 5pm, not a peak time as evidenced by the lack of customers upon our arrival. However, business had picked up by the time we left around 6:30. The menu had an interesting selection of food and drink. A few good examples of the Asian-Latin fusion served here include General Tso's Chicken Empanadas ($5 each), Pozole Ramen ($15.99), and Pad Thai Al Pastor ($16.99). They also serve straight-up Asian and Latin dishes like pho ($14.99) and tacos ($2 and $4 each). Drink-wise, they had a full bar with a decent selection that included tequila, mezcal, and sake cocktails. They even had a cocktail made with Japanese Suntory Whisky Toki. Here's what my wife and I had: Bebidas Especiales (cocktails) * El Conquistador ($14) - Tequila Herradura Silver, freshly-squeezed citrus, Cointreau Tapas * Tuna Tiradito ($16.99) - sashimi tuna with aji amarillo pepper, onions, cilantro, roasted corn nuts, and fresh citrus; Nikkei cuisine * Bulgogi Nachos ($15.99) - giant-size nachos with Korean BBQ beef, pico, kimchi, cheese, crema, jalapenos, black beans Entrees * Salmon Poke ($18.99) - raw salmon with sesame, onion, and tamari with seaweed salad, rice, and avocado * Pollo Saltado ($16.99) - stir-fried chicken, tomato, cilantro, onion; served over fries with rice and salad In general, we were happy or content with everything. Some dishes were better than others. Beautiful presentation all around. The El Conquistador was a margarita that was more tart and less sweet. It was refreshing. I liked the Tuna Tiradito more than my wife. Tiradito is like Peruvian sashimi. I thought this dish was fine. I could see why my wife didn't like it as much because the texture of the tuna wasn't as fresh and appetizing as the tuna sashimi we're accustomed to. This tuna was a bit more "pasty" in texture. Also, the roasted corn nuts, which we think were the same as hominy, didn't add much. The standout dish was the Bulgogi Nachos. I saw pictures of it on Yelp and knew we had to order it. The portion size was huge and the Korean beef bulgogi was sweet and savory. We devoured the nachos. They were incredibly delicious and addictive. A lot of textures and flavors, and they all blended and worked well together. The Salmon Poke was solid. I recommend it if you like poke. Admittedly, it was better than we both expected because we haven't encountered a lot of great poke in the Chapel Hill-Durham area. Decent portions and fresh salmon, seaweed salad, and other ingredients. I will say the rice tasted plain and not seasoned with rice vinegar. The poke came with two sauces on the side, tamari (a type of Japanese soy sauce) and what I think was a type of curry sauce. The salmon was already nicely marinated and tasty so the sauces weren't needed. The Pollo Saltado was OK. It wasn't among the best I've had, but it was "authentic." The problems with this dish were the chicken was too dry and tough and the fries were underseasoned (not salty enough). Unfortunately, the salad was the best part of this dish. Our server Taryn was great. She was attentive and efficient. Everything we ordered came out fairly quickly. One detail I really liked and appreciated was Taryn neatly packed our leftovers and labeled and dated the boxes. That's an extra level of service you don't get at most other sit-down restaurants. Lucha Tigre opened in December 2012. It replaced the Chapel Hill location of The Original Flying Burrito: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-original-flying-burrito-chapel-hill You can find it in the Midtown Market shopping plaza, north of UNC's campus. There's plenty of free dedicated parking. I didn't have a good cell signal here and used their guest Wi-Fi. Password was Beefbulgogi1.

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    Lucha Tigre - Inside. Dining room.

    Inside. Dining room.

    Lucha Tigre - Seared Salmon Fillet, Heat Seeker Tofu

    Seared Salmon Fillet, Heat Seeker Tofu

    Lucha Tigre - Inside. Bar. View upon entry looking left.

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    Inside. Bar. View upon entry looking left.

    Namu - Mystery beer and Bimimbap

    Namu

    4.3(898 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    This is a seat yourself spot with QR codes at the table to order food and drinks. They have few…read moredifferent sections to sit with lots of tables. This was my first time sitting inside since it was such a cold day. Food came out very fast and was good. The Burrito Bowl is a lot of food, and I had plenty for leftovers.

    Positives: staff was really nice. There is a lot of seating for big groups. The garden is cozy and…read moresweet on a gorgeous day. Not so positive: parking can be tough, the lot is always packed. I think it is a shared lot because the restaurant was pretty empty during my visit today. i have visited twice now (jan 2026 & may 2026) and i order a decent amount of food for the table to share. Both times, every plate has been room temperature. Thats super disappointing especially since the Korean dishes we ordered are typically served very hot (and in clay pots). It would be fine if my food was even remotely warm, but that hasnt been the case for either of my visits. Our food took a very long time to come out, which would have also been fine had the food came out hot, so i am wondering why it took so long to send out cold food? Also, for some reason there was a strong odor of some sort permeating through the beer hall. I couldnt place what it was but it was not pleasant for me. I feel like i am rarely sensitive to smells but i had to spritz a perfume to mask it. It might've just been a cleaning product or something, not sure. Something to note is that you have to pay for the banchan here. This is typically served with your meals for no additional cost as they are considered 'essential' to your meal. So a charge for them was surprising for me.

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    Interior

    Namu - Joe's Special

    Joe's Special

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    Elements

    Elements

    4.3(257 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$$

    This was a wonderful location for a celebration. The service was good. Nothing over the top, but…read moreeveryone was pleasant and knowledgeable. The restaurant is a calm, intimate environment. Being greeted with champagne at the table was a definite perk for our anniversary. All of the food was excellent, from the bread to the entrees. The fresh catch and steamed buns were particularly good.

    My wife and I enjoyed our dinner at Elements in Chapel Hill. This restaurant serves what I'd…read moredescribe as both modern Asian fusion (with a mostly Vietnamese influence) and New American cuisine. If you're seeking more straightforward or "authentic" Asian cuisine, this is not the place. I read Elements served sushi at one point, but not anymore. The vibe of this place is contemporary American, on the finer dining side. If you're looking for a nice meal out in Chapel Hill, then Elements fits the bill. We liked this place better than Jujube, which also serves "elevated" Asian fusion, across the street. Owner and chef, Michael Chuong, previously worked at ãn in Cary. ãn opened in 2006 and closed in 2017. kō*än opened in ãn's place in 2019. My wife and I weren't in the Triangle when ãn was around, but we have been to kō*än and are fans. At first, I thought ãn and kō*än might be related, but I don't think they are. I'm not sure. Chuong left ãn years before it closed. Chuong opened Elements in 2012 in Chapel Hill's East 54 mixed-use development on 54. It's the same development that has Brenz Pizza Co. (another place we're a fan of), First Watch, and Hawthorne & Wood (outstanding restaurant). Parking can get a bit tight here, but we've ultimately never had a problem finding a spot. We visited on a Friday night and the restaurant was moderately busy. On this particular night, the clientele was mostly late middle age and older. Perhaps not too surprising for this part of town, and the menu appeared to appropriately reflect the tastes of the immediate area's demographic. I appreciated the simple menu, with six small plate options priced at $7-16 per plate and seven main plate options priced at $26-40 per plate. There were six items on the dessert menu ($10 each) and a decent selection of alcoholic beverages (full bar). I believe some menu items change frequently/daily. Here's what we got: Specialty Cocktails * Elementini ($13) - Absolut, PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur, lemon juice, club soda Small Plates * Hydro Bibb Wedge ($14) - Hydro Bibb, hard-boiled farm egg, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, buttermilk blue cheese dressing, sweet-n-salty lardons, crispy onions, and carrot ribbons * Kale Caesar ($13) - Tuscan kale, wasabi Caesar dressing, anchovy, panko soft-boiled egg, Parmigiano-Reggiano Main Plates * Fresh Catch - North Carolina Trout (market price - $36) - Viet style with stir-fried vegetables, crispy shallots, nuoc cham, peanuts, and rice * Bo Luc Lac ($40) - wok filet mignon, hydro Bibb, buttermilk blue cheese dressing, cherry tomatoes, pickled onions, house truffle fries Dessert * Elements Pie ($10) - dark Belgian chocolate mousse, Oreo crust, Chantilly cream, berry coulis Overall, the food and drink were delicious and presented beautifully. We liked everything. The Elementini was tasty, well balanced, and not too sweet. It was a good cocktail. My wife and I disagreed on the salads. My wife preferred the Kale Caesar while I preferred the Hydro Bibb Wedge. I do agree with my wife that the Kale Caesar was more creative. It had a hint of wasabi, which provided a nice little kick. The egg was cooked perfectly with a runny yolk. The Bibb was crisp and satisfying. I liked the small touches such as the crispy, rich lardons (bacon) and the way the egg was sliced. Both salads were hearty (not something I really say about salads) and filling, especially the Kale Caesar. The "Fresh Catch" NC Trout was indeed fresh with generous, meaty portions of fish. Again, I like the details like the thinly sliced purple carrots. Nuoc cham is the same thing as nuoc mam, a yummy Vietnamese fish sauce. The Bo Luc Lac filet mignon was another item that was cooked perfectly. The steak was super tender. However, it was also too salty. The house truffle fries were awesome. They were more like steak fries or potato wedges - thick. I will say though, as someone who has ordered a lot of shaking beef (Bo Luc Lac), $40 is pricey. Then again, it is quality filet mignon. The Elements Pie was terrific. It had lots of different textures. The dessert was creamy but not heavy, smooth, and had a delectable crust. I recommend everything listed above if they're still available when you visit. The food here is high quality. The restaurant space is deceivingly large because of multiple rooms, at least one of which was closed during our visit. There's a wraparound bar and a pleasant, mostly-covered, outdoor patio. Service was excellent. Joseph, an undergrad at UNC, was our server. He was great; very friendly and he worked hard. He was running around so much that he was visibly sweating. When my wife had to leave the table, a manager (I believe one of Michael's daughters) folded my wife's napkin. Book your reservation for free using OpenTable (app or website) to earn dining points which you can use for future discounts at other OpenTable restaurants or redeem rewards like Amazon gift cards. I did the latter with my last OpenTable points redemption.

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    Elements - Fresh flowers for the tables

    Fresh flowers for the tables

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