We've been to Raku many times since we moved to this area but I just realized I never posted a…read morereview. Every time we move somewhere new, the first thing I do is look for a good Japanese restaurant. Unfortunately, there aren't any truly authentic ones here that are good (or I just haven't found one yet) but Raku at least serves decent sushi. It's not on their menu but they also have Takoyaki. The octopus inside is tiny but they're pretty good. The servers are always nice, though the service is on the slow side most of the time.

Got sushi to go one night and it was really very good. We called it in and picked it up at the…read moredrive thru window. We ordered a variety of items and each was good in its own rights. The person at the window was very kind and friendly, and made sure our order was correct before driving away. A first for a drive thru and it made our customer service experience much better. Veggie dumplings were good and had a nice sear to them, with juicy tasty filling these are good. The Yellowfin Poke, another good choice for us, a decent serving of succulent tuna with seaweed and a lite coating of seasame oil tossed with some seeds. The California roll was classically prepared and true to type. A decent roll with nice flavor and proportions. The Shrimp with mushrooms and broccoli, again a decent portion with lots of tender whole shrimp, sauteed mushrooms and steamed broccoli. This is a good meal as well, nicely prepared and good flavor. Then for dessert, we tried the Tempura fried Cheesecake, a decadent treat and interesting twist to cheesecake. Batter dipped and flash fried to golden brown, with a chocolate drizzle. Enough to share, and very rich. 4 Stars - great customer service, worth a visit and your support. 01103

I really enjoyed eating lunch there today. It's definitely a smaller restaurant but they have some…read morereally high quality food. I had the ramen and the spring rolls. I would highly recommend both!

I've been a Don Express lover ever since their food truck days years ago! Now that they have a…read morebrick and mortar it's just as good. I always get the yakisoba either chicken or pork, they are both good, and it truly hits the spot. The portions are plenty and the dish is consistently perfect. I particularly love the spicy mayo that comes on top too. The restaurant is quick service style with a casual atmosphere. Always on my list of recommendations to out of town guests!

Had another great meal at Hokkaido! Got sushi this time and we tried the Godzilla roll, salmon and…read moreavocado roll, sunshine roll, regular tuna and miso soup. When I walked in this time, it immediately spelled like fresh seafood/the ocean. I've never smelled that smell as strongly as I did when away from the beach. I was excited to eat as soon as I walked in the door! The service was friendly as always, fast, and the rolls are a great size/portion. Just so happens I was there for the first day of a July special. All speciality rolls are BOGO on Mondays and Thursdays through the month of July. Score! See you again soon, Hokkaido!

Great! Got 3 meals out of my Terriaki chicken. Others in my group enjoyed sushi and Pad Thai…read more More wait staff would be helpful. Our waitress was pushing very hard,but simply had too many tables.This resulted in less enjoyment of the meal without desired hot sauces and replinished drinks. The best part is the very reasonable charges for their delicious,freshly prepared meals.

Here's a polished review you can post:…read more Absolutely one of the best ramen spots I've been to. The broth was rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced, while the noodles had the ideal texture. Every ingredient tasted fresh, from the tender pork to the perfectly cooked egg and fresh toppings. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Whether you're a ramen enthusiast or trying it for the first time, this place is a must-visit. I'll definitely be coming back!

I was pleasantly surprised, first time eating at a place like this, so my daughter ordered for me,…read morefunny. But I know what I had was oh so DELICIOUS. The server was very attentive, efficient and pleasant. It was during lunch but the atmosphere was on point after a midday in the sun and shopping. I will return on my next trip to Ramen Mafia... added note we stayed one street over so walking to the restaurant was an added bonus.

Been looking for a good Japanese cuisine restaurant in the Winston-Salem area after moving back…read morefrom Hawaii and we found a great one. Located in the same shopping center as Walmart on E. Hanes Mill Rd, this gem is housed in the same spot where the Hwy 55 burger joint was (I sure miss them). Parking is shared with other area merchants, and since it's quite a distance from Walmart's entrance, finding a space is not a problem. The restaurant is well-lit, comfortable and clean. We were promptly greeted and shown to a table. The menu had a great selection of ramen, bento, and sushi. While I was leaning towards sushi, I opted for the chicken katsu bento. The food came out quickly and I was pleasantly surprised at the portion size. Definitely a good value in my opinion. The only disappointment was their take on fried rice, which seemed more like a dirty rice you would get at Popeye's. Honestly, I think white rice would have been a better pairing for this dish. Great service throughout our visit and we're keeping this one on the short list.

My favorite sushi spot in all of WS! As someone who doesn't eat raw sushi I love the many menu…read moreoptions for cooked rolls, some even deep fried! My favorite is the highway 9 roll with the bulldog a close second. I also like to get the crab Rangoon appetizer or the crab salad. The crab salad is really unique and fresh tasting. Service is always quick even when they're busy. I love the addition of these fun new tree platters too!

Tucked behind Harper Hills Common business center close to Harris Teeter…read more The restaurant is decorated beautifully and it is very clean. They have Malaysian food and a specialty menu for khmer food. Khmer food is not knowned much in the east but its beginning to be more learned about and popular. There food is rich in flavor and there cuisine is mostly known for there use of fresh herbs, coconut milk and aromatic spice paste;known as kroeung(lemon grass paste). I decided to try some entrees from the Khmer menu. I tryed the Malaysian Roti appetizer with side curry. It is so so delicous. The curry is tasty too but a little too sweet for my taste. Main entrees I tryed was the chicken kroeung (sour lemongrass soup) and the braised pork meat on bone cooked in soy sauce( Malaysian style but Khmer people have a similar dish). The chicken kroeung is soup for the soul, filled with alot of green veggies and best eaten with white rice. The braised pork meat is great too. Cooked just right and seasoned good. Its not sweet or salty. Usually I would try braised meat in soy at other restaurants either it would be way too sweet or salty but they made theres just right. Now the Southeastern asian cooking is not for everybody or those who have only tried chinese or japanese food. If you'd like to try something different but oh sooo delicous,khmer cusine is for you!! The staff is very welcoming,friendly and informative. Food came out hot,quick and tasty(bursting of aromatic flavors). I met the owner too. He mentioned he also have a donut shop called Intown donuts and Boba tea..down the road on Jonestown Road. Will definitely dine here again and try there other menu items. Next time am going to try the donut shop before I come here since it closed earlier.

I went with cousin for lunch to try it out since never been there. We were there at 12:30 and were…read morethe only ones for lunch. Wait staff was great. Noticed restaurant got a 99 health rating. Congrats. Appetizer shared Malaysia Shrimp Summer Roll. It was very good where could have eaten another one! My lunch choice Salt & Pepper Calamari with steamed rice. It was good but not spicy. Cousin got a noodle soup which was huge. Service great and asked how long been there. Answer 9 years. It is super close to my mansion where will start doing take out. Closed Monday. Inside small bar area. Booth tables and more tables.

I felt like Ramen so the search began. Our area really lacks a diversity of Asian cuisine, but…read morethere a few gems if you look hard enough. Binki Cate has the potential to be a landmark for Ramen but there some work to do. First, this location seems to be a great spot but there has been like 3-5 different restaurants in the building over the last 10 years. I hope Binki stays. Ok, so I wanted Ramen but I don't think this is their wheelhouse. I think the main focus are the drinks and treats. I got the Miso chicken Raman and it was good...not great. The presentation was kinda wonky with a plastic bowl with clear wrap on top like a school lunch meal...wait...was this frozen and they just heated it up?? Hmmm...anyway the service was...functional. No one acted like they really wanted to be there. I think this spot has a lot to offer, but as with everything the experience it important.

I was in the mood for ice cream, and I remembered they have tasty ube soft serve. They had a few…read moreother ice cream options, but they do not have halo-halo at this time. The ube soft-serve was topped with mochi and coconut. I was happy to learn it was lactose-free. Ube has a mild vanilla flavor and is not as sweet as other soft serves I have had before. They have a banana dessert that sounds good and I would get it in the future.

Thai Harmony is one of my favorite places for a cozy dinner with friends. The atmosphere is warm…read moreand inviting, and they can easily accommodate large parties as well. The staff is always friendly, attentive, and happy to help with recommendations. I've had both the poke bowl and the Panang curry, and they were absolutely delicious! You really can't go wrong with either choice. Be sure to pair your meal with a Thai tea--it's the perfect complement. I love this place and highly recommend it!

First time visiting Thai Harmony. The building it is in was a bank many years ago, and I worked as…read morea teller at that bank. The teller line was in about the same spot as our table so a lot of memories flooded back. The atmosphere is definitely not bank-like - lots of large windows, black lacquer, sleek and modern but with colorful, timeless Thai accents. I decided to order the Chicken Lettuce Wrap starter as my entree. I could have sworn I made a photo but apparently I did not. The wraps came with a sweet and sour sauce. They were good (there were 5 or 6 and I ate all but one!) but the consistency of the chicken was not my favorite (finely ground, almost gritty) and they were a bit bland without the sauce. I was in a party of 11 and everyone enjoyed their food and drinks. Service was helpful and friendly. Gratuity was added to the bill due to the size of our party. I would come here again!

The best food I have had in a very long time long time. I…read morewas wonderfully miserable I ate so much. Absolutely everything was fresh. Be back there real soon.

The first time we visited this restaurant was right after we moved to Winston-Salem and somehow we…read morecompletely forgot about it. We were out shopping and craving pho when this place popped up and we were both like, "Ohhh yeah!" I'm honestly surprised I don't hear more people talk about this restaurant. It's a small place and it seems like sushi is actually their main focus since it's the first thing on the menu. But we came for the pho and it did not disappoint. The pho was delicious. We asked our server if they had anything spicy besides Sriracha and she brought their chili oil. If you like spicy food, definitely ask for it! It had a nice garlicky flavor, wasn't overly spicy and paired perfectly with the pho. We also tried their version of crab rangoon. We were surprised that the filling was green but it was actually really good! We didn't care for the dipping sauce that came with it though. So far we've only tried the pho but we'd definitely like to come back and try some of their other dishes.

Tampopo is great. The owners are so sweet. I got a veggie ramen and asked for chili oil which took…read moreit over the edge. This is good for a small party. Food came fast and is a great value for the price. There is also same and mochi available for purchase.

I arrived with a party of three at about 7:30 PM. We were immediately addressed in a harsh tone…read moreletting us know that they closed at "8:30 sharp" and if we were sure we wanted to eat in. I would've probably left but we were starved and didn't have the brainpower to really try and brainstorm anything else. And it's ramen-how long could it really take. The waitress was prompt-I was afraid I would feel rushed but she seemed to have a hurried nature and it didn't feel directly related to it being close to closing. I ordered my ramen with no egg and spicy and it came with no spice and an egg. Disappointing to say the least because I've heard great things and expected better since in the short period of time we were there, so many people came in to pickup takeout orders. There was 2 pieces of thinly sliced pork in my ramen and it was mostly mushrooms. The broth was super flavorful I just wish I had more spice. Based off my experience, I wouldn't be interested in returning on my own. I'd visit if a group of friends wanted to go or for takeout to give them another try.