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    Tenko Japan

    3.9 (61 reviews)
    InexpensiveJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 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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    5 years ago

    Don't order from door dash. I've tried twice today and waited several hours both times only for my order to be cancelled

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    Staff is always friendly. Food is always good and fresh. I always get the hibachi chicken entree.

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    By far the best hibachi for the price I have been able to find in the Raleigh/Cary area. Highly recommend.

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    9 years ago

    I've been in Raleigh for two years and finally found a good Hibachi Shrimp with ginger sauce.

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    Masa Sushi & Ramen - 2 pc unagi nigiri

    Masa Sushi & Ramen

    4.4(238 reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$

    The facility this restaurant is open used to have my favorite Middle Eastern restaurant prior to…read morecovid that was closed during 2021 and since then I did not enter the shopping complex because I was so sad to saw that place close. This week my teen reminded me that a new Ramen place has opened in the same facility so I decided to give it a try. The ambience is cozy, though I found that tables are very close to each other, so it is very hard to keep a conversation going without you either disturbing the other table or worrying about having someone else listen to your conversation menu is fine. I did not care for sushi because I was there for Ramen. Besides, they have a vegetarian Ramen is what I was looking for, my daughter ordered a teriyaki Ramen. My vegetarian Ramen had a lot of tempura in it, which defeated the purpose a little bit for me because it was a little oily. The taste was more or less like a red curry and there was very less vegetables mostly it was sweet corn and one or two bok choy on the other hand my teen, who is very hard to please loved the teriyaki Raman and is already planning to go back this weekend to try the other ones , all in all I gave this place a four star because the umami of the Ramen was very comforting, even though I did not like the taste much

    I took my boys to Masa Sushi & Ramen to celebrate my older son's birthday, and this year was a much…read morebetter one than last, when he spent his birthday in the hospital. So spirits were high right from the start. For the record, I've been here a handful of times before, usually for lunch, but this was my first dinner visit. Parking was easy and plentiful, and even though the restaurant was fairly busy, we were seated right away. Always a nice win. We kicked things off with a bowl of edamame that was perfectly salted. The boys went with miso soup, which was flavorful but came out lava hot. Like, ice-cube-required hot. Tasty, but proceed with caution if you have kids. For sushi, we kept it simple and solid with a mix of one classic and two specialty rolls: Spicy Tuna, Phoenix, and the Crunchy Roll. All were fresh, well-made, and hit the spot. Food came out quickly, service was friendly and attentive, and the overall value felt right. Since we live nearby, this will definitely stay in our regular rotation. A great, easy dinner spot for sushi with family.

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    Masa Sushi & Ramen - Tonkatsu Ramen - soooo good!

    Tonkatsu Ramen - soooo good!

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    M Sushi - Cary

    M Sushi - Cary

    4.5(133 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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    M Sushi - Cary - Bar area.

    Bar area.

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    1 of 8 from the Omakase Lite

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    Sushi Mon - Tuna and otoro nigiri

    Sushi Mon

    4.5(459 reviews)
    6.8 mi
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    Had a great meal here! We started out with edamame. Just…read morewish 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!

    Visited Sushi Mon on a recommendation from a local. Initially I wasn't sure about it because…read moreseating 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!

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    Sushi Mon - Inside. Sushi bar and dining room. This is pretty much it. They had additional seating outside in the office lobby which was weird.

    Inside. Sushi bar and dining room. This is pretty much it. They had additional seating outside in the office lobby which was weird.

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

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

    Sushi Mon - Inside. Sushi bar and dining room. This is pretty much it. They had additional seating outside in the office lobby which was weird.

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    Inside. Sushi bar and dining room. This is pretty much it. They had additional seating outside in the office lobby which was weird.

    Akami Sushi Bar - Shishito roll - special roll, not on the menu

    Akami Sushi Bar

    4.6(228 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    This is one of my favorite places to take people for sushi…read more Gas station sushi? Yes, please. Being completely honest, even my husband was skeptical when that's how I described it to him before our first visit, and now he shares in my joy in introducing people to this wonderful little spot. They do à la carte service, with some regular features, some specially curated; and some timed options. They close between lunch and dinner, to reset - but don't kick people out right at closing. I have seen other patrons tell people walking in as they are closing up, that they are closing up though, which is kind of cute, and helpful to the business.

    Grabbed lunch here recently and had a great time!…read more First, there were a handful of dedicated parking spots for Akami, so that was nice :) We came kind of near closing so there were a few openings, but I'm not sure what it'd look like during peak hours. We were seated immediately and ordered quickly because of the aforementioned closing :) I got a couple of specialty rolls (the phat boy and the voodoo rolls) while my wife got a sashimi appetizer platter. The food was prepared quickly, and oh man, I was not ready for the amount of food I received. Next time, I'll definitely get one roll and then a couple of pieces of sashimi or something. Anyway, the voodoo roll in particular was super tasty! Maybe the best sushi I've had in the state. The phat boy roll wasn't bad but I'll probably skip that one next time. My wife enjoyed her sashimi as well. Service was polite and efficient throughout. Overall, I really liked Akami and would definitely come back!

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    Akami Sushi Bar - Sushi counter with the specials highlighted

    Sushi counter with the specials highlighted

    Akami Sushi Bar - Spicy scallop hand roll

    Spicy scallop hand roll

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    Wasabi Restaurant - Thai Dumplings

    Wasabi Restaurant

    3.7(314 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    UPDATE: I've visited Wasabi post-COVID a few times and it's still a pretty solid stop for pan Asian…read moretype cuisine. I am a bit disappointed that the days of BOGO sushi are no-more here but I've still enjoyed the Florida and Tokyo rolls here as they have been my go-to for years (so many work group dinners and lunchtime visits). The Teriyaki Chicken is still a solid choice as well, served with rice and some steamed veggies. Recently got to come here with a group of work colleagues and we started out with a great appetizer choice of the Wasabi Platter (spring roll, shrimp in blanket, satay, steamed gyoza, fried gyoza) plus a plate of the Fresh Basil Rolls (made of shrimp, chicken, lettuce, cilantro, cucumber, bean sprouts, carrots, basil leaves, vermicelli, rice paper, house made hoisin sauce, ground peanuts). The group at our table devoured these appetizers, good stuff. For my meal I went with what looked like a new selection on the menu, Chicken Katsu (panko chicken cutlet). I will note at this point that it did take a longer than expected time to get our main plates out to us, one at the table even said "we did put in our orders, right?" But when our meals arrived, it was worth the wait. With my chicken katsu, it was perfectly cooked (fried golden but not overdone), but the accompanying sauce and spicy mayo made this one even better. I would definitely get this selection again and hope it stays on the menu. Wasabi is still serving some of the best Asian meals in Cary and I am glad they have continued through the years in MacGregor Village.

    We came on a Monday night. It wasn't very busy so we were immediately seated. The restaurant is…read morenice as it has many tables and the indoor decorations are welcoming. We started with the Edemame and crab puffs (aka krab rangoons). For one main course we had the wonton soup, fried rice, shrimp tempura roll, and Tom Ka soup. Everything came out super quick and was delicious!! We can't wait to come back.

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