Atmosphere was very nice and friendly, service was great. Food was overall very good, especially…read morethe skull island roll

Visiting the area and found this on Yelp... I was not disappointed. We came late but everyone was…read morestill so attentive. The food came out fresh and had lots of flavor. My friend loved the shrimp chill noddles and I loved the poke bowl. Really cute place, had a Japanese flare. I would recommend this place.

When we walked in to sushi Nikko, we were immediately greeted and set down fast. Inside was pretty…read moreempty, which was surprising, because the food was amazing. Sushi was really great, fresh and delicious. The chicken teriyaki was cooked too perfection We could watch the chef make the sushi right across from our table. Inside there was plenty of seating.

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.

Really good AYCE sushi, hibachi, and various fried appetizers; probably my preferred option for…read moreAYCE due to the variety and relative quality of dishes. Definitely bring your appetite haha. Service is fast. Ambiance is casual. Lots of parking available. 9/10 would recommend!

Mr. Tokyo is a solid choice if you're craving all you can eat sushi. Depending on when you go,…read morethere's usually a wait for a table, but it's hard to beat the value for the price. They have a decent selection of appetizers, nigiri, specialty rolls, and other items, so it's fun being able to try a little bit of everything instead of committing to just a few rolls. The sushi is good for an all you can eat restaurant. I've definitely had better quality sushi elsewhere, but considering how much food you get, I really can't complain. One thing I'd recommend is ordering everything you think you'll want in your first round. There's a 90-minute time limit, and once your initial order comes out, the server doesn't check back very often. They do charge $1 for every leftover piece, but if you're with a group, it's usually not hard to finish everything. If you're just looking to satisfy a sushi craving without breaking the bank, Mr. Tokyo is definitely worth checking out!

Pretty good. Excellent service! What I BEG them to please improve is their tentsuyu, which is the…read moretempura dipping sauce. Right now it's basically got the flavor of tap water. I beg you: Please use this: ¾ cup dashi (Japanese soup stock) (use standard Awase Dashi or Vegan Dashi) 3 Tbsp soy sauce 2 Tbsp mirin 2 tsp sugar 2 inches daikon radish (grated, lightly squeezed)

Loved the tuna jalapeño roll! That was so fresh and tasty. Also enjoyed their wasabi! Be sure to…read morekeep an eye out for any specials on the white board! They had a Dolly Parton inspired one called Jolene Jolene. I also enjoyed the matcha mille crepe cake; it was understated but delicious. Overall a nice sushi restaurant and would come back!

Loved all that we ordered and not pictured us the coconut curry soup. Poke bowl was delicious and…read morefresh. Service was good, almost forgot a beverage but apologies and it was delivered. Large dining room and bar area, street view of downtown though windows.

I went around 4 p.m. on a Tuesday and got seated immediately. The place was nearly empty when I…read morewalked in. The main reason for my score is that I ordered a shrimp tempura roll (specifically the Spicy 9 Roll), expecting the tempura shrimp to have been freshly fried and to be crunchy, like every other shrimp tempura roll I've ever had. Instead, the entire roll was cold, including the "seared beef" on top, which was also overcooked and chewy. The only other ingredient in the roll is avocado, so it ended up being a completely cold roll with very little texture. The crab wontons, however, were very good; very crunchy, hot, with a great amount of filling, and I really loved the sauce. The waitress was very nice. I asked her about the roll, and she explained that's how it's made, so keep that in mind if you order it: the beef and tempura shrimp are not served hot.

TL;DR: Superbly-prepared asian-fusion…read more We stopped by Elements for lunch on our way home from Meadowmont and we're glad we did. The space is medium-sized and decorated with light wood and white paint. There are three-four smaller rooms, which keeps the noise down. The menu is small but we both found more than one item we wanted to try. I had a veggie and tofu dish and my companion had a trout special. Our server, Lizzy, provided exemplary service, patiently answering all our newby questions. The wine-by-the-glass list and the beer list are abundant enough to offer something for everyone. The star of the show was the preparation of super-fresh ingredients, spiced just right. Lizzy told us that everything is made to order from scratch and the dishes sure tasted like it. My veggies were done to perfection, just crunchy enough. The tofu was done with a light cornstarch glaze, and the seasoning sauce was to die for. Note, that from-scratch preparation means the service isn't MacDonalds-quick, but that's not what we were after. The prices seemed very reasonable for what we received. We'll be back.

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.

Not sure how I have lived in Chapel Hill almost 5 yrs, have driven by these place almost daily and…read morenever tried it. I must admit, the outside and parking lot leaves a lot to be desired but the inside is a secret garden! So, I am so glad a friend asked us to meet here for lunch yesterday. No greeter and the main entrance and different parts that don't appear to be part of Namu but all are ‍. So, if it's your first time know this. All food is ordered by a QR code which is fine but again if it's your first time, there's no one even walking around that you can ask questions to. But, let's talk about the main star-the food. I like Korean food, have had the widely known bulgogi, kimchi etc. My eyes were startled to see gimbap on the menu. After watching Extraordinary Attorney Woo on Netflix and becoming obsessed with it, IYKYK; I had to try the gimbap. I loved, loved the shrimp tempura gimbap. It was generous portions so I got to bring some home. And, the six different homemade sauces were delicious too...I tried them all. Definitely I will be back and I loved the ambiance!

This is such a cool place to pop in for coffee, lunch, work time or just to hang. I barely found…read morethis place as it's kinda hidden off the main road but once inside it seems to go on and on with many spaces to hide or be seen. I met some friends for lunch and we landed in the outdoor space which is super nice. They have an efficient ordering system - scan QR code and not long after our order arrived. They have a system to flag a staff member if you need additional service. I ordered one of there popular dishes as I love poke bowls. Bibimbap with chicken. Lots of veggies and served over rice or not. This was interesting and good. The ambiance is cool and I loved the vibe here.

Stopped by M Sushi for the Nigiri Omakase which includes miso soup and 13 pieces of Traditional…read morestyle sushi with specialty ingredients, chef's special futomaki, and house-made Tamago. When you arrive parking can be a bit tricky in this area as you'll need to find parking on the street or in a nearby parking lot. When you arrive the entrance can be a bit hard to find as it's tucked away down a cobblestone road. Look for the "m" logo outside of the door of the restaurant. You'll check in with the host when you arrive, and for this trip we opted to sit at the bar. When you walk into M sushi you'll feel like you've stepped into an underground, relaxed hangout for sushi. To start I ordered the Mizuwari (Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky, elderfower liqueur, and tonic) which was perfectly balanced and a great way to start the meal. Following that the omakase service started with miso soup which was hot and fresh, followed by the different pieces of sushi. There was a variety from blue fin tuna, to sea bream, to Norwegian Sea trout. My favorite was a tie between the seared salmon belly and toro blue fin. We also ordered a bottle of Born Gold Junmai Daliginjo (Rich, smooth, fruit and grain forward) which paired excellently with the meal. This was a fun experience as it was my first time trying Omakase and looking forward to my next trip to M Sushi.

My partner and I came here for his birthday recently. We had a reservation and I would always…read morerecommend getting one here because it is on the smaller side and gets quite busy. We started off with their sodas made in-house, one being green apple and the other being grapefruit. They were okay. The grapefruit one kind of tasted like apple cider vinegar. We tried them because a soda was $6 and there were no free refills. I find that a strange decision but this could be personal preference. We got a mixture of the small plates and rolls including the nigiri (delightful!), tuna crispy rice (my 2nd favorite), dumplings, bao bun (one cut in half), the rainbow roll, and the unagi roll. While I thought the nigiri and tuna crispy rice were amazing - both tasted fresh - overall, the food was just fine. I think our experience could just be based on pure preference. I found the sushi to be good but not the best I have ever had as some other Yelpers have experienced.

Very reasonable prices, and a great menu. Lots of small and…read moremedium portions, with no price gouging like a lot of the restaurants in the area I enjoyed my food! Nothing super fancy or upscale, but good taste and quality. Chef is very friendly. I'll be a regular at this location for sure!

The salad was delicious. The service was kind. The restaurant clean but the sushi not any better…read morethan Publix or Lowe's.

Quick service, surprisingly so! The sushi was somewhat forgettable however and the server while…read moreattentive didn't have a good grasp of the menu when asked for sushi specials. The sushi itself was good, with high quality fish. The preparation wasn't flashy and the restaurant itself could use some sprucing up. The atmospheric music was a bit here a sad Mongolian piece. That said, if you are hear to visit or with friends I doubt you would notice and the food certainly stands out for the area, give it a shot!

The Mongolian beef is amazing. A little heavy on the onions, but it was cooked perfectly.read more