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Red Bowl Asian Bistro

3.2 (212 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Pork fried rice

This place is absolutely awful. The wonton soup had absolutely no flavor. The pork in the pork fried rice looked and tasted like tiny little slimy link breakfast sausage. The manager did not care. I guess they get enough business that they no longer need mine. I wouldn't go back if they paid me. Good luck if you go there maybe you'll have a better experience

Sushi Special Buy One Get One
Elizabeth N.

It's a bit or miss kind of spot. Some days it's amazing and others not so much. My husband dubbed the pad Thai "meh" and today my sushi was also mid. The hostess is always kind but the server needs more support. I'd highly recommend Sushi 9 in Raleigh for a great experience.

Beef and asparagus
Mary T.

Best Chinese, Good Thai, and passable sushi in the Cary/Apex area. It's a great date spot but can handle groups. If you are hankering for New York style Chinese, this is your spot. The service is amazing. 10/10 reccomend.

Lettuce Wrap with shrimp.
Lynn R.

I wanted asian food tonight and decided to try the Red Bowl Asian Bistro. The ambiance is nice and the waitress was friendly. We started with a crab Rangoon app and the dish was nice and crispy and the filling was filled with cream cheese but I would have liked a bit more cream cheese filling with each bite. I ordered the shrimp lettuce wraps and they were filled to the brim with shrimp and veggies. The sauce that came with the dish was creamy and delish. I enjoyed my dinner and will definitely return to try another dish.

House Mei Fun
Virginia B.

Our first time at this location, but it will not be the last. They were one of the few Asian places that was open at 4:00. They do have a lunch menu that looked good but we were too late, even though it was our lunch. We were seated quickly but had to wait an unusually long time for our waitress, as there was only one other table at the time. We ordered our drinks and they were brought quickly. Hot tea for me was in a nice pot that kept it hot. The menu is large and includes many different sushi options, appetizers, soups, and the usual offerings. The atmosphere is calming and relaxing, nicely decorated. Even the bathroom was nice and clean. I had a rice noodle dish with shrimp and chicken. It needed a little more flavor, so after a long wait I got some soy sauce. There's none on the tables. The other dish was shrimp and broccoli in a nice brown sauce with a choice of white or fried rice. I had a bite and liked it a lot. My review for here is 3.5 as the waitress was not busy but very hard to get her attention and did not check on us on her own or offer refills, etc. The food was a solid 4.0 so we will return, but it will be during lunch hours and hopefully get better service.

BOGO sushi
Brittany C.

BOGO sushi, prompt service and chill atmospheres edamame made to perfection. Worth a visit!

Currently sitting here with symptoms food poisoning after ordering the ginger beef stir fry 40 mins after consuming. Feeling so terrible I had to come leave those review . Do not order from Here. I will never come here again.

Yummy bento box w/cashew shrimp.
Chris K.

Another excellent meal nearly a month to the day of our first visit. This time I got the cashew shrimp bento box with fried rice, salad and ginger dressing, and a California roll. The cashew shrimp was sooo good I couldn't stop praising it. I asked for a bit more sauce and glad I did. It was delicious. The ginger dressing had a bit of a bite, at least for me, so I'd choose a different option next time. The sushi roll was big and very good. The portion size of each item was bigger than I thought it would be so I ended up bringing home a good amount of cashew shrimp and a ton of rice, but I managed to finish the sushi and salad just fine! My spouse and I enjoyed our meals so much we may come here for Christmas instead of where we were going to go!

Flaming Phoenix Roll; Volcano Roll; Wolfpack Roll
Joshua M.

If you haven't noticed or been paying much attention, I love Asian cuisine and could easily eat some form of it, 5+ days a week. More specifically, I love sushi. So what to do when you're working late one night, have a $20 off code through a 3rd party service and you're starving for some delicious, clean eats? You bet your ass I ordered sushi and ordered from Red Bowl Asian Bistro for the Mrs. and myself. WoW! Yes, I spelled that correctly because the portions, quality and flavors will take your tongue on a roller coaster thrill ride. The rolls we ordered were the Flaming Phoenix Roll; Volcano Roll; Wolfpack Roll. Each one was wonderful and I cannot pick a favorite. I'll be ordering from here again or going to visit to dine in now. I've read some reviews that were less than praiseworthy but I also noticed none of those reviews included sushi items. Maybe that's what the sweet spot is here because it was very...very good. Thank you for an amazing meal. I'll be ordering so much more from your spot in the future. 5 stars!!!

Thai Ice Tea
Jessica C.

Our lunch was okay at Red Bowl Asian Bistro. Service was very friendly. I think everything had a pretty good flavor, but it seemed like the quality of the chicken was not great, which makes the whole meal. For the price, we might try a different place next time.

Miso Soup
Jamie M.

I went here for a late lunch a few days ago. I took advantage of the 10.99 two roll sushi deal, which came with your choice of miso soup or salad, as well. The miso soup was great for a cold day. The sushi was good for 10.99 sushi. One of the spicy rolls was a lot spicy than the other. I really liked the one that had the slight crunch to it, I believe it was the spicy salmon one, which was my favorite. The spicy crab was the other, which was also good. The service was a little slow. I was the only one there so I was a little surprised. I would like to try their Japanese options as these may be better than the sushi there. I wasn't able to find the non-alcoholic beverage list on any of the menus, maybe I was just overlooking it? Staff were nice and I felt that it was clean and safe.

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It's okay. The sushi is much better than the chicken. I mainly order from here because it's the closest to me walking distance.

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I enjoyed the spicy crab roll with the ginger soy sauce. The customer service was excellent and the restaurant was clean.

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Previous takeout was great, but dined in and got mild food poisoning after sushi and chicken

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Pretty good food. We had a party of 8 so they put us in a separate room. Server was a little slow. All in all not bad

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4.5(145 reviews)
5.1 mi

Stopped by M Sushi in Fenton for lunch and wow it was so good!! When you arrive there is parking…read moreavailable in the lot behind sport & social or parallel on the street. Just as a heads up, some of the parking is paid by the hour. Just flagging to help avoid any parking tickets. Walking into the restaurant there are two doors when you walk through the first door. One door will lead you to m sushi and the other will lead you to the sister restaurant m tempura. We went with m sushi this time, however I definitely need to try m tempura. The restaurant feels moody, upscale and intimate. To start the meal I ordered a miso soup while looking through the menu. For starters we ordered the Crispy Rice (Spicy tuna, inari, kizami wasabi, mustard truffle soy sauce, yuzu tobiko, microgreens & avocado) and the Tuna Nigiri Trio (Akami, chutoro, otoro topped with caviar). Both starters were excellent and these are must orders. For entrees we just split a couple rolls: 1) the Truffle Seared Tuna (Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, seared bluefin tuna, "O" sauce, soy glaze, masago, chopped chives) and 2) the "M" Special (Tempura shrimp, cucumber, avocado, spicy tuna, seared scallops, shiso, masago, chives, fried shallots, calamansi curd, soy glaze). Both rolls were excellent, tasted fresh, and the flavors were well balanced. Overall, M Sushi is still my favorite sushi restaurant in the NC triangle for the quality of food and overall ambiance/experience. I highly recommend checking out M Sushi if you are in the Fenton area.

M sushi has been on my list for a while, and finally I am able to stop by Cary location for a…read morelunch. The place is clean, the service is nice. I ordered the Chirashi combo, it comes with miso soup. The chirashi presentation is great, it comes with a few pieces salmon, hamachi, amberjack or madai, akami, a small scoop of ikura on top, they throw in a few pieces that I think maybe hohoniku, base on the marbling and texture. All over a bed of shredded egg and rice. The fish choice is definitely more interesting than other Chirashi I had recently, but the rice got too much vinegar that made the rice flavor overwhelming to enjoy the rice and fish together. My bold guess is whatever they put on the bowl is whatever they have and not used for omakase menu. I think if anyone is serious about Japanese food and don't mind price tag, give a try here.

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If you are looking for some great sushi in the Raleigh area then Sushi Mon is your place. It is…read moreliterally a Hidden Gem. It is tucked away in an apartment/office complex off of Glenwood Avenue right near the 440 intersection. The food is always fresh and high quality. I have loved everything that I have tried and always go back for more. The place is cozy and not too big which gives it a speakeasy vibe.

Stopped by Sushi Mon for lunch earlier. When you arrive parking can be a little tricky as you're…read moresurrounded by office buildings. We ended up parking by the regions bank building and walking across the street. To locate the front entrance of Sushi Mon you'll proceed into the office building and the entrance will be off to your right. Walking in the restaurant feels modern, upscale, sleek, intimate, and trendy. Since we arrived for lunch during the week they were running a few lunch specials. I ordered the sushi combo (6 pieces of nigiri and a Sushi Mon hand roll) with a miso soup. The miso soup was a pleasant surprise and was delicious quite filling as it contained cabbage, salmon, and mushrooms. The 6 pieces Nigiri was also well balanced and had a good selection of sushi (amberjack, salmon belly, cooked shrimp, etc.). The Sushi Mon hand roll was good but had a bit of heat to it. Overall, visiting Sushi Mon for lunch was a good experience and I'd likely return if I'm in the area

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Nigiri Omakase. $45. Includes miso soup, chef's choice of 8 pieces nigiri, hand roll, tamago. See my review for description of each nigiri.

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4.6(245 reviews)
5.9 mi
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So I have heard of this place and since we were in the area, we decided to see what the hype was…read moreabout. *Drumroll please* Yaaaahh, it's worth the hype and drive! When we arrived it was early and they were PACKED. There was a little wait but the staff was extremely helpful and friendly. For a small space, it was well lit, you didn't feel crowded, and it was very clean. Now, for the important part - the food! We ordered: Chicken Dumplings Voo Doo Roll Philly Roll Dancing Eel Roll Eel Jalapeño Roll It took about 20 to 30 mins for our food to be ready. But it was worth the wait. Everything was fresh, hot, and sooo good! You can tell they use fresh ingredients and aren't skipping on the portions. My favorite of the rolls was the Dancing Eel Roll. However the start of the show were the dumplings. The flavor was so good and the texture perfectly balanced. We will definitely be back!

We have visited Akami (aka gas station sushi) well over a dozen times over the years. We've put up…read morewith the limited parking and, at times, very slow service because the fish was always so fresh and delicious. Unfortunately, that just hasn't been our experience lately. The nigiri pieces seem noticeably smaller, and the fish hasn't been as fresh as it used to be. We also ordered the shrimp tempura on one visit, but had to send it back because it tasted and looked clearly store-bought. For the prices, we expect a much higher level of quality. Even the small details are frustrating. The Kizami wasabi is $3, but the portion is so small that it doesn't last through an entire order. What has been most disappointing, though, is the overall experience. The owner often appears annoyed or bothered by guests coming in, with the exception of a select few who seem to receive a much warmer welcome. That makes for an uncomfortable dining experience. It's disappointing to leave this review because we genuinely loved Akami and have supported the restaurant many times. We hope they can get back to the quality and experience that originally made us such loyal customers.

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3.7(318 reviews)
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Excellent food and excellent service. For example I made a mistake when I ordered. They were very…read moresweet and understanding and changed my order without a problem. Good people. I will be eating here often.

A Great Spot for Sushi, Crispy Duck, and a Birthday Celebration…read more Visited Wasabi in Apex to celebrate my sister's birthday, and we had a very enjoyable experience. My sister ordered the crispy duck, which was absolutely delicious. I went with two sushi rolls, the crispy shrimp roll and a soft shell crab roll. Both were very good, with a nice combination of flavors and textures. As someone navigating the culinary obstacle course of food allergies, sensitivities, and diabetes (because apparently regular menu ordering would be too easy), I appreciated that Wasabi clearly identifies various allergens and dietary considerations on its menu, including gluten and nuts. It makes choosing a meal considerably easier and takes some of the guesswork out of dining. The staff was also very helpful. The atmosphere is inviting and comfortable, making Wasabi a good choice for a date night, whether it's a first date or you've been together for years. It also works well for a business lunch or dinner, with an environment that allows for conversation. I'm less certain about bringing small children, although that doesn't mean they wouldn't be welcome. There's a full bar available, which is always a nice addition. Overall, Wasabi delivers a nice combination of good food, pleasant atmosphere, and attentive service. A solid choice in Apex for sushi, a casual celebration, or a meal where you want something a little nicer without getting overly formal.

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