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    Oiso

    4.6 (358 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    David S.

    Fantastic, just a really great spot. The service was amazing. It's family owned and only a few people working so I expected it to be slow, but they actually checked in on us the perfect amount. Prices are solid for how much food you get and everything tasted really fresh. They aren't super gluten free friendly but you can tell they try their best. I loved the appetizer menu and would definitely recommend getting the sushi tower, it was huge for the price. The mochi was awesome too. Definitely will be back.

    Crazy Crunch and Ebi Lover
    Jackie M.

    I will forever go here for my sushi needs! 10 out of 10 always! They make you feel like family and remember your face.

    Nigiri Deluxe
    Juyoung S.

    Oiso is such an underrated gem! It's one of my favorite sushi spots--a casual family-owned restaurant with fresh fish and a few Korean food options (like HWEDUPBAP). Nigiri deluxe and bento sets are some of my most ordered dishes, and I can speak to the consistent in both the quality of the food and the service.

    Yonkatsu (panko breaded and deep fried pork cutlet), May 2025.
    Chip R.

    Bottom line: Experienced a good meal here at Oiso. The gyoza, spicy tuna crunch roll (more spicy than usual), and Yonkatsu entree were all enjoyable. The sauce with the Yonkatsu made it, ask for extra if possible! We had friendly and attentive service. Overall, a nice visit here. The Deets: I had the chance to go to Oiso with some work colleagues recently, located within the Maynard Crossing shopping center in Cary. Entering, it's a nicely decorated eatery with both booths and tables available for seating. Once we were seated at our table, menus and drink orders were taken in good time. I was a bit disappointed to learn they they no longer do bibimbap dishes, as I do like this Korean dish. However, their menu has plenty to enjoy otherwise. I started with steamed gyoza and a spicy tuna crunch sushi roll as appetizers. They were both good and I have to note their their spicy tuna was a good deal spicier than the spicy tuna I have normally had (most are not even that spicy really) and while it did have a bit of a kick, it was not strong or overpowering (I am not a fan of overly spicy food but this level was just fine). For my entree, I chose the Yonkatsu (panko breaded and deep fried pork cutlet) with rice. I enjoyed this one, mainly because of the accompanying sauce with the cutlet. I wish I had a salad bowl's worth of that sauce instead of the small sauce bowl, I really loved it with the pork! Service was friendly and attentive. I enjoyed my meal at Oiso and my colleagues voiced the same.

    Cozy and tucked inside a Harris teeter shopping plaza but don't let that fool you- had some of the BEST sushi rolls! Delicious food, fairly priced, and wonderful service from this family owned spot. Highly recommend!

    Ginger Salad
    Lynne C.

    Loved my experience at Oiso! The service and food were both great. I started with the ginger salad and the miso soup. I also had a rainbow roll, which was fresh and filling! Good ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating.

    Angelica P.

    Es un buen lugar para comer y todo está muy bien ubicado siempre hay parqueo y la comida deliciosa la atención excelente .

    Snap Dragon and Sweet Carolina Roll
    Eric C.

    Small, family restaurant that delivered on great service and fantastic sushi! The crazy crunch roll was our favorite and a must try. Definitely recommend if you love authentic sushi!

    Specialty rolls. Sorry I don't remember which ones.
    Darby S.

    I love this place. They don't charge double and then make you do bogo like so many sushi places around here. . Oiso rolls are always just right. The right size, with the right cut, with the right amount of ingredients. Just perfect. I've brought many people here, and they all loved it. And the staff are always very nice. They check in just the right amount of times.

    Sushi special
    Sarah G.

    After years of wanting to come here, I finally made it! It was worth the wait, because the fish is absolutely amazing. I had the sushi special, which is six pieces of nigiri, with a simple roll of your choice (salmon or tuna). Everything was delicious, except I wasn't a huge fan of the squid, but that's OK because I don't think it's for everyone. Our waiter was really nice, and everything was fantastic! Definitely recommend it, especially for people who want vegetarian sushi.

    Briana F.

    We came in for the first time about an hour before they closed and there was no wait time. The service was great and the waiter was very friendly. We got the spicy tower to start and three special rolls: crazy crunch, hurricane, and sweet Carolina. They were all really good. This has become my favorite sushi spot!

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    Probably some of the best sushi that I've ever had. Must try. Everyone was so friendly and the ambiance was nice

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    This is our go-to sushi restaurant in Cary for takeout, lunches, or at-home date night!

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    Entryway and front of seating area, Nov 2025.
    Entryway and front of seating area, Nov 2025.
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    4.4
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    Tonkatsu Ramen - soooo good!
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    4.5
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    4.5
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    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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