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    Tenko Japan

    3.9 (61 reviews)
    InexpensiveJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Shrimp yakisoba
    Dave P.

    So, I didn't have a good experience here. I understand the young girl was probably a post covid hire but geez. First, I walked in and ordered yakisoba. I asked for a combo of steak, shrimp and scallops. She said she couldn't sell it like that so I settled for just shrimp. Figured it'd be as easy as a price upgrade but whatever. Shrimp was good but the noodles had an odd taste which needed to be drowned out with yum yum sauce. Maybe it was the overload of carrots, possibly bitter. Then, I asked if the iced tea was working. She said she didn't know but she would think so. I ordered an unsweet tea. It tasted horrific. I asked the girl for a new cup to get a soda and she said I needed to pay for a new cup. I kindly explained the tea didn't taste good and she insisted I buy another. I said, "your tea is bad, it tastes horrible." She turned and asked the cook if she could give me another one. He said yes so she did after a 3rd attempt. I got an obvious eye roll from the lady waiting for food as well. Food from other locations is what you would expect. If I did come back, I would go to another location. This one was not at all one that I would recommend. Customer service 101...

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    Gloria S.

    This is my first meal in Raleigh. Fried noodles are very good and healthy, but the shrimp are very salty.

    Steak hibachi
    Mike T.

    Pleasantly surprised with this place, wish I wouldn't have waited so long to try this place. I will defiantly be back to try some other options. Very friendly staff and the seating area was kept very clean.

    Ann H.

    It just opened, I think. I ordered the wrong thing, I think. Tenko Japan has had some great Yelp reviews in their other locations, so I was looking forward to something good here. I was disappointed. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't memorable. So the sign says "now open" but I don't know how long it's been there. Perhaps it's because they just opened and are still getting into the routine. Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing. That's a lot of "perhaps'" but I can't reconcile the build up to the reality. Perhaps I shouldn't do that, either. I ordered the chicken bowl, the "Yummi" chicken bowl designated with the "spicy" label. Along with that I also ordered the crab rangoon. The chicken bowl was big for what I thought would be a small portion. I was okay with that. The broccoli and mushrooms were good, not overcooked and still held their flavor. The chicken was neither spicy nor good. It was dry and almost inedible. Not even the hot sauce, soy sauce, or even the mustard did anything to rescue it. The rice was ...well ... rice, so I can't find fault with it. Maybe the secret is to order from the hibachi menu or the sushi menu. The crab rangoon, probably the unhealthiest thing on the menu, was good. I guess the unhealthiest stuff is usually good because you know you shouldn't but do anyway. So despite the mixed results, Tenko Japan is an okay option for the Crossroads area. It's always good to have food choices when you've been spending your money shopping in the nearby stores.

    Amanda R.

    Listen.....I live in California now and every time I come home I come here!!! Oh my goodness I wish they had it back where I live now. This place is insanely good and prices are excellent!!! The quality of food and service is top notch!!! I always get the steak habachi plate and I'm never disappointed! I highly recommend giving this a place to try if your craving a habachi. It's fast service also!

    Dirt (or something else) in Hibachi Vegetable.

    This was in my hibachi vegetable dish. Not sure if it's dirt or some sort of hair. Previously had very gritty vegetables that made me think they aren't properly washed but this confirms it.

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    This is a solid hibachi spot. I like the crab rangoons as well. Quick service and they're nice. Food was good i'd come back for lunch

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    We got hibachi here & really enjoyed it. They give a pretty good portion of meat. They are very covid-safe.

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    Scallops soba is my shit. Really friendly people that know how to keep their establishment clean and running smoothly.

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    The food is consistently always good! I've never had a bad meal here. The service is great as well!

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    Excellent quick hibachi meals and a very kind staff. We enjoy the hibachi, steak and chicken hibachis. Rice and veggies are good, too.

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    Matsumoto Craft Ramen

    Matsumoto Craft Ramen

    4.6(52 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    Eco-friendly
    Established in 2025

    Overall: Matsumoto punches above it's weight class in terms of quality for its ramen. Highly…read morerecommend you come and try. Food: The ramen here was great. Rich flavors and high quality ingredients result in a very deep flavor you look for in a warm bowl for ramen. The quality to price ratio is great here, I think it packs the punch of a premium ramen, but at a lower price point. The curry was also fantastic, very thick curry and the tonkatsu pairs super well with it offering great variety in texture. The calamari I thought was pretty normal, nothing crazy here, thought it was a bit over priced for what was offered. Service: The service is fast, you order at the front desk and then pick your own seat. Food comes out quickly, even during standard lunch and dinner hours on both weekend and weekdays. Ambiance: The inside has plenty of seating and a fun entrance. As soon as you walk in the store you are greeted with a wide variety of drinks and small figures that you can purchase.

    Parking: located at Waverly place but plenty of parking located in front of the cinebistro which is…read morelocated right next to it. Food: Got the Seaweed salad and chicken curry with rice. Seaweed salad was seaweed on a bed of lettuce. It was a unique flavor that was the first time trying. The chicken curry was absolutely delicious and flavorful and the chicken was super tender. It also included rice and you also add any protein with it. Service: when you first walk in you order your food at the front and then you can seat yourself anywhere throughout the restaurant. They were super nice and incredibly helpful. Ambiance: Included booths, tables and stools to be seated at. Had a collection of anime figurines all throughout.

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    4.4(607 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Service was wonderful, check in on the Yelp app ahead of time so you don't have to wait as long…read morebecause this place gets BUSY! For a good reason as well. Even though this time we did not see the robot which is always cool we did have excellent service. Our waitress was quick and attentive, she always helped in any way she could and make great recommendations. It's pricey but for a nice before surgery for my kiddo, totally worth it! Food is wonderful, we did the AYCE silver meals, the youngest did not eat enough for that to been worth the price but the gentleman made up for it. I would love for them to offer more side options or sauce options. The place was pretty clean, busy and a great place for date night, family night, or group get togethers

    Honestly, I don't know why this place got such great reviews more than Gen KBBQ. They honestly do…read morenot deserve it. I came here when I was visiting my in laws, so naturally, I wanted to expose them to KBBQ. Unfortunately, I picked this place because a lot of reviews said its the best and allat, when in truth, this place is one of the worst KBBQ I have ever visited. Not only they stopped serving lettuce wrap (sure, they have it in the menu but they didn't stock it because their lettuce supplier increased the price or whatever), they did not offer any other wrap options like a decent kbbq should have (rice wrap, radish wrap, or shisho leave...etc). The meat quality? It's the cheapest cut you could ever get. The kalbi cut is so thin and tasted old (spoiler alert, they should be thicker and higher quality..), the other unseasoned meat cut is lower quality too. The seasoned meat were so bad I had hard time enjoying it. The bulgogi did not taste like a propee bulgogi and once again, tasted old like it has been in the fridge for too long. The spicy bulgogi was so grainy and not spicy at all, almost like they're using low quality gochugaru. Honestly, you will be much better off buying your own ingredients at h-mart or any asian grocery than going to this place. The only saving grace was the kind server who tends us often. 10/10 will not recommend.

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    Noodle Boulevard - Spicy Seafood Tom Yum Ramen (spice level 4, on a scale of 1 to 6)

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    4.5(1k reviews)
    0.6 mi
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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.

    Noodle Boulevard delivered exactly the kind of comforting, flavorful meal I was hoping for. I…read moreordered the Shoyu Ramen with Chashu Pork and an Ajitsuke Egg, and it was outstanding. The broth was rich and balanced, the pork was tender, and the toppings--bok choy, beansprouts, bamboo, onions, nori, and that perfectly seasoned egg--brought everything together beautifully. I did ask them to cut the meat up but they were "not able" to accommodate that request. Every bite felt warm, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared. The service was friendly and efficient, and the overall vibe of the place is fun and energetic. The music was a bit louder than I prefer, but it didn't take away from how good the food was. If you're craving a great bowl of ramen in a lively atmosphere, Noodle Boulevard is absolutely worth the stop.

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    M Sushi - Cary

    M Sushi - Cary

    4.5(132 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Ambiance is nice. I really like the food, it was a great experience and the service was superb. I…read moresat at the bar and my chef was in front of me, her name is Carina I believe. I ordered "Grand Omakase" and I liked that she's able to accommodate with how I want things. I also liked how she's very clean as far as preparing my food. This restaurant is a must try.

    My view on sushi as a whole has completely changed...in an absolutely amazing way…read more Omakase Style: basically translates over as "I leave it up to you." The chef curates a multi course and highly personalized tasting menu. My wife and I had the pleasure to partake in this unbelievable experience for our 21st anniversary, and it was hands down one of the best meals we've ever had. Not this month, not just sushi, not just in NC...but one of the top meals of all time anywhere. We had the Grand Omakase, which came out to 10 courses in total. I won't go into detail on each and every course, but let's just say that each and every course was of the highest quality fish, sushi or meat we've had anywhere. From the sushi flown out straight from Japan, to the beluga caviar and A5 Wagyu, and everything in between. We've had sushi across the nation and overseas, 100s of times. This has taken the top #1 spot out of all of them, especially with what we were served in the Grand Omakase package. Impeccable service, 8 sushi chefs all working efficiently at once in an open style sushi kitchen, all within a classy (but not pretentious by any means) establishment. The Grand Omakase package here is one of those bucket list items for anyone who loves sushi, top shelf meats and fish, and enjoys a high level foodie experience.

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    Oiso - Another Bento Box

    Oiso

    4.6(355 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    This is my latest favorite Sushi place in Triangle. It is a Korean owned sushi place, so I love…read morethat this place has Korean seafood/sushi dishes. Oiso is in a big shopping center, so there is no headache when it comes to parking. But the parking does get busy during dinner/evening time. Service is superb. Everyone is so friendly, and service is top notch. This place is not super big, and it's never too crowded, where I do not get any service. It's perfect, and I hope it stays that way. My go-to dish is Hwedupbap. Think of it like a poke bowl, but Korean style :) I love the spicy + sour sauce (Chogochuchang sauce) that comes with the dish so so much. The portion is GENEROUS! I repeat: The portion is generous. Mama didn't raise a quitter, so I always finish my bowl. But it is hella big for anyone who loves to eat. It comes with lots of veggies and raw fish, and it's perfect. I cannot wait to go back to this place for more fish :)

    What a great find! This adorable hidden gem felt like walking into a time warp back to when I was…read morestationed in Japan. There were only 3 people managing the restaurant, the server, sushi chef and a runner but they three of them were keeping the flow moving quickly. What we ordered: Fire Station Roll, Rainbow Roll, Crispy Rice with Salmon and steamed gyozas. Everything was delicious! It was my first time having crispy rice, my husband ordered it thinking it would be similar to fried rice but we were pleasantly surprised when it came out. I typically prefer fried gyoza but the steamed was perfect, they came with a lovely light but flavorful dipping sauce. My only critique is I would have liked low sodium soy sauce, I didn't ask for it so not sure if they offer it but I will next time.

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