Had a great meal here! We started out with edamame. Just wish it was a little more salty but that's my own preference. The rock salt salmon was so yummy. We also had the black cod which was nice and buttery. Didn't realize it came with two handheld pieces and one played piece. Nice surprise! Had the seaweed salad which was good, very forward tasting. we had the truffle tuna roll and rainbow roll. both were fabulous. truffle tuna was tangy and clear cut. rainbow roll was so good we got it twice! simple but crispy and smooth. We came on a friday night, only waited about 20 minutes to be seated inside. our waiter was so nice and didn't mind us ordering a few things at a time. Would totally come back! read more

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Visited Sushi Mon on a recommendation from a local. Initially I wasn't sure about it because seating was in what seemed to be the lobby of the building it's located in. Later I saw the actual restaurant is a bit small with a few tables and sushi bar so I'm thinking they have out grown their space and after eating the food I can understand how that happened. As mentioned it has a small footprint but we didn't wait long. Our server was very kind and provided excellent service. We started with the gyoza which were out of this world! They had the perfect char on the dumpling without making it too seared. The Sashimi plate was incredible, each piece of fish melted in your mouth. If I have to give one critique I'd say our yellow tail was still a little frozen but that didn't stop me from devouring it. Crispy Salmon Roll was light and refreshing and their Rainbow Roll was like no other I've had. My husband and I have two reference points when it comes to sushi; mine is Japan where I was introduced to it as a young Marine, his is Hawaii where had the most amazing sushi about 5 years ago. Not many places can compare to those experiences but Sushi Mon was VERY close! read more

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We went to Sushi Mon for Valentine's Day dinner, and overall it was a good experience with one clear standout. The sushi itself was solid across the board, but the truffle tuna roll was hands down the best thing we ordered. It was rich and absolutely worth going back for on its own. If we return, that roll will be a must-order. The rest of the rolls were just okay, especially when you factor in the price point. With no BOGO or happy hour-style deals, the value didn't quite line up with how memorable some of the other rolls were. Nothing was bad, they just didn't stand out enough to fully justify the cost. One miss for me was the miso soup. It's a special house recipe that includes cabbage and fish, and unfortunately it tasted overly fishy and wasn't to my liking at all. I appreciate the creativity, but this one just wasn't for me. Overall, Sushi Mon is a solid option with at least one standout roll that would bring us back. A decent spot for a special occasion (very intimate setting and solid service). read more

Sushi Mon - Special miso - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Cute modern restaurant within an office building. Great lunch special deal. It came with a salad or soup, 6 pieces of nigiri, and a hand roll. The salad was so surprisingly good. You can tell the fish was high quality. It did take some time for our food to come. The negi toto roll is good but a bit pricey for 6 pieces. The waitress was very attentive and kind. Well priced for the high quality. read more

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This was my first sushi experience. We went for the Nigiri Omakase. The first course was miso soup and it was packed with flavor. They elevated the miso soup and made me excited for the rest of the food. Unfortunately, I realized I didn't like sushi this day. They offered a wide spread of options and everything was well seasoned. read more

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Consistently one of my most favorite sushi, restaurants. I think it's because of the incredibly creative way that Suman defines sushi. Their dishes are way beyond the average roll and sashimi. In fact, there appetizers and entrées will the light you with their flavors and presentation. This is great for a ladies evening out, date, night, friends, getting together, or even a quiet celebration. One of my favorite spots in the Triangle, worth the drive every time. read more

Great environment and food all looked good. We ordered the wrong item. Both got Chirashi ($32each). It was like a chopped salad with the fish in small pieces (1/4 inch) mixed in with small pieces of ginger, tamago and fried garlic (?) Should have looked at the yelp pictures better, but some of them do show larger pieces of fish. Will try again and order differently. Fish quality looked good. read more

Sushi Mon - Chirashi - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

An absolute gem! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. And their uni is spectacular!

Sushi Mon on Glenwood is one of my go-to spots--everything I've had there is delicious, and the fish is always fresh. The yellowtail crudo and toro are standouts and definitely worth ordering. The bar is a great place to sit if you like a more up-close, interactive experience, and the small space gives it a really cool, laid-back vibe. I keep coming back for a reason, not to mention the service is always good. read more

Very mixed feelings about this place. Nice location. Great service. Very sexy, chic, feel. We ordered: sashimi sunomono, which was quite frankly the weirdest app. It was the tiniest bit of fish and uni atop a BED of cucumbers. Just waste of money. We got the pork belly: best I've ever had. Mackerel sashimi: very fresh Very tasty. Truffle tuna roll was the best thing we ate here. The unagi roll was.....odd. Overall I don't know if i would come back. For the most part the prices are decent read more

Fantastic sushi! We had the nigiri omakase for dinner then went back the next day for lunch it was so good. Service was spectacular. read more

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Tasty sushi. Waitress was so kind and friendly and made me feel welcome. Place is a little small but very cozy and I loved it. read more

Sushi Mon - Tuna and otoro nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Everything was delicious and fresh. We were really blown away by the flavor and the freshness. The sushi was up there with some of the best we've had if not the best, the shrimp tempura was absolutely the best I've ever had, and the yellowtail crudo (once again, among the freshest tasting I've had) was everything I wanted and more. That being said, the service was almost non existent. The waiter we had originally was super nice but he left halfway through and despite being in eyesight of four different service and the people sitting next to us getting the service of their life, we were basically left there without service for more than an hour. That was super disappointing. Also, we did agree to sitting in the lobby but the fact that I had to look at an abandoned office the whole time. This was just not a great experience. I was eating amazing food and my view would have been terrible, had my beautiful gf not been in the way. read more

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Wow. Just wow. I was so impressed by everything we ate tonight. I had been wanting to eat here for probably a year maybe longer and the day finally came. What a delight. I would say that this is easily the best Japanese food that I've had in the triangle. I've been to M sushi but Sushi Mon is where it's really at. We came here around 6pm without a reservation and sat in the lobby area indoors in front of the restaurant which is at the bottom of an office building. It is very much a hidden gem that had a huge queue by the time it was 7/7:30 so get here earlier if you can. We didn't actually try the gyoza because it was for my daughter but it looked and smelled amazing and apparently they put a little chili oil into the soy sauce which is *muah* chefs kiss. We also ordered the Kama which the waiter Kenny (I believe) warned would take a while to prepare but it actually came out super quick! It was fantastic. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy and tender. It comes with match salt, two lemon slices to squeeze over the whole thing, and another delicious dipping sauce. I believe it came with 4 large pieces of fish head/maw (my husband rearranged it on the plate and I forgot how it looked beforehand haha). The rainbow roll was simply amazing and so beautiful as well. Definitely our favorite of the two rolls we ordered. We also ordered the crunch salmon roll which was nice, a bit on the sweeter side, but with a fun crunchy kataify dough topping. Our server also recommended the tuna truffle roll so we'll have to try that next time. The eel bun was nice but a little pricey for what is essentially two bites of food. It has a nice texture with the crunch of the Japanese pickle and the salmon skin atop the eel. Also, the water was really good?!?! Clearly filtered reverse osmosis or something. Unfortunately they ran out of the ricotta pistachio cake dessert!! Next time. There was a mixed crowd and a ton of Asians dining here which is a total green flag/testament to how tasty this restaurant is. The quality was absolutely there and on par with good restaurants back in ca. We will DEFINITELY be coming back. I would love to try the donburi and sashimi dishes. Run, don't walk, to Sushi Mon!!! read more

Service was fantastic,overly intense on wanting us to order more, didn't appreciate that. Food was very disappointing for the price it was. Broth for soup was bland and portions were below small for a "dinner"spot. The ambience is very delicate and visually appealing yet again the food was very disappointing, if recommended any local spot for better flavors! read more

Great looking restaurant, low key and quiet. The staff was very friendly and the service was excellent. We had a few rolls that very good but the rest of the items we ordered were outstanding....Udon soup and the Kama. Sapporo on draft and some great desert cakes. Reasonably priced and quality food. You won't be disappointed. Definitely on the go to list. read more

Delicious sushi, udon, & sashimi! No reservation needed, great service. We loved the salmon roe sushi.

Small interior. Good service. Miso soup is more hearty. Highlight was the Kiss of Fire roll. Spicy Tuna was ok, nothing special.

Really fantastic meal. Great service. Met a dear friend for dinner and it had been a while since we had seen each other and wanted a nice dinner together where we could talk and catch up. Will return and highly recommend. read more

I am so disappointed I did not make it to sushi mon earlier. I recently went in for lunch and was so impressed. It definitely got busy for lunch, I arrived at 11:50 so that I could grab a table. The lunch specials are great! I wanted to try a few other things as well so I added on some apps. The gyoza was great and I really loved their rocksalt salmon. For lunch I could the bento box. Their miso soup is awesome and definitely elevated, it had great chunks of fish and cabbage in it. The bento box was tasty, but the chicken teriyaki was cold, but flavorful. The truffle tuna roll my favorite, loved the addition of the lemon zest. The salmon with it was great as well, I was just wayy too full. Parking is easy here either in the deck or in one the parking lots. When you pull into the main entrance of the plaza Sushi Mon is located as one of the first businesses on the left hand side. read more

Sushi Mon - Lunch bento box - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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This is a small place and is frequently quite busy with a wait list. I was there tonight for the first time in a while. The service was terrible. i didn't recognize any of the wait staff so I'm guessing they must be new. The staff seemed to be more interested in hanging out and hugging each other than paying attention to their customers. I was seated at the bar alone with a glass of water and basically ignored for 20mins at which time I left. It wasn't even busy. read more

Amazing. Having loved sushi in major food cities like SF and DC, I was skeptical of finding a great spot in Raleigh. All details have been considered in this sophisticated little space. From plating and chopsticks to fresh curated dishes to service making sure your cup is never empty. Perfect to impress, or to treat yourself! read more

We stopped by on a whim an hour before the restaurant's posted closing time. The host was very encouraging and was able to get us a table within 10 minutes of our arrival. We had plenty of time to decide on drinks and small plate starters. Every dish served was fresh with pleasant flavors and appealing aesthetics. The drawbacks... there is no notice given of last seating time or kitchen closure before posted closing time. Approximately 30 minutes into our seating we were informed they weren't sure if they could put our last order request in. Meanwhile the table beside us wasn't given this warning until right at posted closing time. Service was not great for us, however the table next to us received very attentive service the entire time we were there. We appeared to be the server's only two tables. Would reccomended not seating people within an hour of closing if the restaurant and servers aren't committed to providing food and service until posted closing time. read more

I will say this place is small, there is seating outside the door and a few booth and tables inside. I sat at the bar in front of the sushi chefs soo cool. The ambiance in nice beautiful music and attentive staff. The food was amazing. Great menu, fresh sushi and bold flavors. I love the think slices of salmon and scallop such I I got. The fish to rice ration is spot on. I highly recommend trying this place at least once. Also they don't take reservations. read more

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First time dinning here, as it was recommended by a friend, we had high expectations. However, we were severely underwhelmed by the whole experience. We were surprised part of the dinning room was in the lobby of an office building which was fine because we were mainly there for the sushi and did not care for the ambiance. The food was the most surprising part of the night. We ordered tamago sushi but what came out looked like pound cakes without any rice. However, our daughter didn't mind it and ate it with delight since it was cake and she was hungry The rest of our food came and it was very average. The rice was soggy and fish had no taste. Then came the wait for the last roll we ordered which was the unagi roll. Over 30 minutes passed since we finished the other food we've ordered the roll still hasn't arrived. After asking our sever then another server for the roll, it finally came, and it was a huge disappointment. One of the worst eel rolls we've ever eaten. The rice was even more mushy than the other rolls and there was not much eel to be found. We were done at that point and since we barely saw our server that night, we paid our bill and quickly left. Needless to say, we won't be coming back. read more

Sushi Mon remains my favorite sushi spot in the Triangle. The quality and freshness of the fish is the best I've had in this area, and I love that their speciality rolls are well-thought out and carefully prepared to ensure that their isn't too much rice and that the flavors of the sauces and toppings complement one another while allowing the seafood to remain star of the show. I recently tried the Rock Salt Salmon for the first time and that will be a must-order for me from here on out. The service has been stellar on each visit. The interior of the restaurant itself is quite small and intimate but there is also seating in the lovely lobby area which is a good choice if you want a quieter dinning experience. The music was a bit loud on our last visit, so the lobby area would probably be my preference next time. I want to just take a moment to also note my appreciation of the beautiful dishes they use, the beautiful mid-century modern vibe of the chairs and tables and the stunning bar. I've always sat at the tables for two, so I can't speak for other tables, but the seats at the two-person tables inside the restaurant are so lovely and comfortable that I seriously considered asking where they got them so I could buy some for my home. Sushi Mon doesn't take reservations excepting holidays such as Valentine's Day, so there may be a bit of a wait depending upon when you arrive. On our most recent visit, we opted for an early dinner arriving at 5pm on a Sunday evening. The tables were mostly full in the interior of the restaurant but the bar was only half-full and most of the lobby tables were still available. read more

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The restaurant was clean with cute decor. I enjoyed the ambiance a lot. Our server was friendly and attentive. I thought the sushi was fresh and presented well. We were in town for a wedding, but I would dine again for sure. read more

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I give Sushi Mon 4.5 stars rounded up to 5. No doubt, this was some of the best sushi we've had in the Triangle. However, we didn't walk away wowed with the overall experience like we have with other Japanese restaurants such as M Sushi in Durham. Where Sushi Mon has M beat, though, is in value. You can have an excellent sushi meal here without breaking the bank. This place is worth visiting and I recommend it if you like good sushi. Sushi Mon originally opened in December 2018 on Hillsborough Street near NC State. That location closed in November 2020, during the pandemic: https://bit.ly/44OioBd Sushi Mon reopened in February 2021 in its current location at the relatively-new Glenwood Place mixed-use development. It's situated on the ground floor inside an office building. You can't see it from the street. Free parking is available in the adjacent deck at 3705 National Drive. This is a small restaurant and at the time of our visit, they didn't take reservations. Not ideal. I guesstimate the dining room can seat about 30 people comfortably, including at the sushi bar. They had additional seating outside in the office building lobby, but that seating had a different, colder vibe. Instead of being seated outside, our group decided to wait for an inside table. We all thought the wait was worth it because the atmosphere inside was much better because it was an actual restaurant atmosphere. I made sure to add our party to Sushi Mon's waitlist via Yelp when we were on the way. Yelp provided live estimated wait times. Our full party (5) arrived and checked in by the time Yelp told us to. Despite using the waitlist feature, I was aware there still might be a wait. At the host stand, we were given an estimated wait time of 25-35 minutes. We asked if we could get drinks at the bar while we waited. We were told no and directed to The Iron Oaks around the corner (same building): https://bit.ly/3YguccO We got drinks and waited there until I got a text from Sushi Mon. Our actual wait time ended up being right around 25 minutes on a Saturday around 6:30pm. "Table is ALMOST ready" text came through at 6:32pm and we had 10 minutes to arrive. "Powered by Yelp Waitlist." Inside, the restaurant was modern, simple, and elegant. At dinner, the food and drink menus were pretty straightforward. They run a tight ship. No cocktails, only a few beers. One thing I noticed - that I was kind of expecting to see - was a full-blown omakase option. They didn't have one. It was "only" the eight-piece Nigiri Omakase option, which all five of us ended up ordering, along with some other dishes to share. That said, I do think this place is legit in terms of the dishes and ingredient quality. While some sushi aficionados may find the selection to be limited, I think it is decent for the area. Here's what we got: Sake * Sho Chiku Bai Nigori Unfiltered Sake (750 mL bottle, large, $33) - "silky mild" and creamy Wine * Rose Del Borro, Il Borro, Toscana, Italy (glass, $14) * Sauvignon Blanc, Roth Estate, Sonoma County (glass, $12) * Cabernet Sauvignon, Banshee Winery, Paso Robles (bottle, $48) Cold Dishes * Nigiri Omakase ($45) x5 - miso soup, chef's choice of 8 pieces nigiri, hand roll, tamago * Miso Black Cod ($18) - miso-marinated black cod, butter lettuce wrap, pickle radish, kataifi, sumiso Hot Dishes * Kama ($16) - grilled fish collars: yellowtail, salmon, and amberjack * Spicy Garlic Edamame ($8) - steamed soybean with kosher salt Special Rolls * Truffle Tuna ($16) - tuna, truffle oil, creamy ponzu, apple chip, pickle radish, spicy tuna The sushi rice was really good in terms of taste (seasoning) and texture. The nigiri was superb. If I heard our server correctly, the Nigiri Omakase consisted of Seabream with kosher salt and lemon juice, Ocean Trout with shallot chip, Shima-aji (striped jack, didn't see this one on the menu), Yellowtail with serrano pepper, Amberjack with scallion, Bluefin Tuna Toro with rice cracker, Negitoro (minced raw tuna) with wasabi and scallion inside and topped with scallion, and King Shrimp with garlic chip. Since I'm allergic to shrimp, I got a Salmon with Salmon Roe (ikura) on top. Most of the pieces came with soy sauce and wasabi, so there was no separate soy sauce and wasabi. I believe the King Shrimp came with garlic butter. The hand roll was fantastic. Apparently, the Tamago contained crustacean, so I was subbed in Eel (unagi) instead. It was yummy. The other dishes were good, but didn't shine like the Nigiri Omakase. The Kama wasn't among the best my wife and I have had, but we did like how there were three different types served in a single order. The drinks were par for the course. They could've been better. Service was great. Our server was Donna and she did a wonderful job. She was kind and attentive. Our entire order came out quick. Sushi Mon is owned by chef-owner Chris Lee. The aforementioned M Sushi is owned by chef-owner Michael Lee. Coincidentally, both have Korean heritage. read more

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Omakase in context Is this top tier omakase? No. But is it good enough? Yes. Omakase in context. Not bad at all for the area. In the triangle, everyone knows msushi is king. Sushi mon is a new challenger. Their omakase is served all at once. The fish is pretty fresh and tender. Flavor is good THO it may be hard to tell given the amount of spice/sauce/wasabi they put on. One could argue that they are catering to local taste. Overall, you get what you pay for. This is the epitome of $45 omakase. read more

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A highly recommended place...and here we are! The rock salt seared salmon was very flavorful. Def recommend. Crunch salmon - was okay. Nothing to rave about. Udon - was okay. A bit plain. Would be nice with some vegetable options. The menu was small. Nice ambiance. We sat outside of the restaurant but inside the building. Felt like we sat in the hallway. Service was great. read more

Service, food quality and timeliness was poor. I ordered one roll of sushi and it took 30 min while the table next to me was sat after me and served 20 min before me. They didn't give us a high chair for the kids, made us moved in the middle of our meal to accommodate someone else. We had to go a different spot. Ended up spending $60 + for 3 items Now if you want your moneys worth and get good sushi and attention, Masa Sushi in Cary will be your best bet. read more

Great first experience! Seating is fairly tight so be ready for that. But if you're reading this review then you're probably ok with that. I find that those that aren't ok with tight spaces aren't on Yelp. The menu is solid. The options are on the higher end as far as composition and pricing. I wouldn't recommend as a weekly visit, unless you're flush on disposable income. 3-4 visits per year should do the trick. Parking isn't great, it's a longer walk wherever you decide to park. The first floor of the parking deck has a lot of reserved spots. Book it... read more

My fiance and I LOVE going to Sushi Mon! We've tried and loved several different dishes but our go-to's are the Gyoza, Yellowtail Crudo, Truffle Tuna Roll, and of course the Omakaze. The quality of the fish is top tier - they don't have to dress the fish up with a bunch of wild sauces and toppings because the fish is such amazing quality! Kenny is our favorite server - he's very friendly, attentive, proactive, and makes you feel like family. But you can't go wrong with any of the servers - they're all awesome! We love how cozy and upscale (but not stuffy) the restaurant is. read more

The place is awesome!! The only reason for the four stars is that seating is limited. This is a great spot for a date night or dinner with small parties, however I wouldn't recommend for larger groups. Otherwise, the sushi was fresh, and I could taste every layer of flavor in the "Kiss of Fire" specialty roll. We also order the following not pictured: Spicy garlic edamame (a must try), seaweed salad and Gyoza (dumplings, some of the best I've had)! Our sever provided suggestions and politely answered our questions. read more

Sushi Mon - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Probably our favorite sushi place in the triangle. We got the nigiri Omekase. Great quality and variety of the fish and flavors, and the meal included quite a bit with a handle roll, soup, and dessert, which was nice. Service was great, and ambience was cozy and buzzy. read more

The sushi here is next-level. The specialty rolls, like the Mon Special with its soft shell crab and spicy aioli, are a flavor explosion--each bite distinct, never muddled like some overcrowded menus I've tried. The fish is flown in fresh daily, and you can taste it; no heavy sauces needed to mask anything here. The atmosphere seals the deal. The sleek, modern dining room with its lustrous wood tables and soft lighting feels upscale yet cozy--perfect for a solo sushi bar seat or a night out with friends. Chef Chris, the mastermind behind it all, brings his San Francisco-honed skills to every plate, and the staff's attentiveness (without being overbearing) makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. I love pairing with the wine selection which the waiter always nails with a spot-on recommendation. read more

Excellent service and top quality sushi! I stopped by with some girlfriends for the first time and had such a hard time picking what I want because everything looked so good! I love a omakase so I got their Nigiri Omakase for $45 and it was worth it! Every piece was the perfect bite! I also tried my friends seaweed salad which is such a good portion and the miso which isn't your typical miso with the dry tofu and seaweed, this soup had salmon pieces in it with excellent umami flavor! Will definitely be back! read more

Sushi Mon - Nigiri Handroll & Tamago - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Never disappoints. Clean, service on point, food fresh & flavorful. Must try for all sushi lovers ‼ read more

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This is the best sushi we have ever had! The ingredients were so fresh, absolutely amazing! The highlight was the black cod appetizer and the king sushi sashimi. The service was wonderful, one of the best dining experiences we've had a long time. Very clean as well with a very pleasant ambiance. read more

Sushi Mon - Truffle Tuna Special Roll - Japanese Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Dinner at Sushi Mon was our favorite meal when visiting the Raleigh area! It was tricky finding the restaurant, as we discovered that you need to enter the lobby of an apartment building to get to the entrance. But once we got there, we were blown away. The service was friendly, speedy, and helpful - five stars. And the food - just WOW. To drink, we ordered the craft hot sake, which was a good amount for the two of us to share and paired perfectly with our meal. We started with the rock salt seared salmon, which was so unique. Our server informed us that the longer the salmon sits on the salt, the more flavorful it gets, so we both ate a piece right away and then another about 10 minutes later to compare. Flavorful and fun! We also got the Salmon Crunch roll, which was expertly prepared and a great mixture of flavors & textures. The Donburi was another standout since I don't see this often on menus. The warm bowl cooks the fish, and after the dish arrived, our server advised that we mix it all up to get a variety of ingredients and flavors, like seaweed and salmon roe, in each bite. I'd describe it as somewhat like a hot poké bowl. So good and definitely worth a try if you've never had it! read more

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