Great Elon spot. Love all the different options of tacos…read more Family favs are K Steak, shrimp melt, brussel truffle, and chicken 101 tacos. And sides of brussels sprouts are a must. Staff are super friendly!

Excellent food and an intriguing menu...I had a butter chicken taco and a smoked pork taco...both…read morewere excellent with intriguing flavors. The butter taco was served in a warm pita like wrapper and tasted very much like butter chicken I have had at many Indian restaurants. The smoked pork taco had a slightly sweet salsa that was delicious and worth the trip back. The team there was very friendly and I'd drive back to Elon simply to eat there. A great experience!

My family was passing though the area and decided to eat here for lunch. I like how they offer the…read morelunch menu on the weekends. I ordered the three roll sushi lunch with salad and a Thai iced tea. The sushi was good. I liked the salmon roll a lot. the ginger dressing was really good as well. I was not a big fan of the tea. It tasted like they poured hot tea over ice so it was watery. The sweetness level was good. They had good service and I would eat here again.

I ordered the general tso with lo mein and it was just nasty. The lo mein has absolutely no flavor…read moreand the chicken for the general tso was soft and mushy. I didn't even attempt to eat it after the first few bites. This place wasn't for me. The service over the phone was decent. I kept having to repeat what I wanted because it would be wrong when the host repeated it. My husband's orders in the past have also been wrong. I didn't even waste my time taking pictures. It went to the trash. The ambiance was fine. The inside was well kept and clean.

Best Chinese food I've had in NC. They make the real thing. And if someone else is craving Mexican…read moreyall can get that too. The pork egg rolls are the best! Get the homemade egg roll duck sauce. It's got a little heat to it. We tried the street tacos and it was fabulous too. We ate there one day for lunch and have gone back 4 times and the quality was great across the board. This is my new fav restaurant. You won't be sad. Also the wait staff are the nicest ever.

I've eaten here four times I'm going back again tonight. I've had the bento box orange chicken…read morecashew chicken and beef and broccoli all of them good. I may try some of the Hispanic part of the menu maybe the flan.

BEWARE OF THE RED PEPPER SYMBOL on the menu!!!! If you love spicy, indulge! If you are sensitive or…read morecan't handle spice, run faaaaar away from these items. Most places put a pepper symbol and it's not spicy at all, but this single red pepper symbol means business!!!!!! I'm sensitive to spice at the moment so eating my food was a bit of a marathon....but in a good way! Think runny nose & sweating hot with tons of delicious flavor. To start, we served wonton strips with a white yum yum type sauce which was a nice surprise. For our app we had the crab puffs (crab ragoons) which of course were not spicy, perfectly crispy and had the right amount of filling. I also ordered a dragon roll which came out after my main entree since the sushi bar was backed up. This actually worked out perfect because the cream cheese in the roll was a great way to calm the spice in my main entree. The mango and crab on the roll were very fresh, and the size was also pretty hefty for being an 8 piece roll. I could have easily made this into a lighter full meal. For my main entree I got the spicy basil with chicken (red pepper sign alert!!!), brown rice and miso soup. The miso soup was good as expected, the brown rice was cooked to perfection and served in a side bowl, and the main entree was plentiful with perfectly cooked veggies & chicken! This dish brought the heat but in a very good way!!! I couldn't get enough of that spicy basil flavor!!!! I only ate half the dish so looking forward to a delicious lunch today! Can't wait to come back and try more of their dishes but while I'm sensitive to spice at the moment I may avoid the pepper symbol for a bit!

Ended up here needing an easy casual spot to have lunch at a midpoint for a friend meeting me from…read moreRaleigh. They had a pretty decent lunch special menu, following the fairly standard "pick two or pick three" basic sushi rolls with a soup and/or salad format. It was maybe a bit more basic than most sushi places, but I did find a trio that I enjoyed. The salad had a really nice ginger dressing, but was that basic mostly iceberg salad that most Japanese places do. I got the lunch pick three combo, with the salmon avocado, spicy tuna, and the spicy yellowtail (which is really also spicy tuna). Everything came out pretty quick, and the restaurant had a nice comfy environment to chat. The tea was pretty weak. The sushi rolls themselves were just good, nothing surprising but also nothing disappointing. Fish tasted clean and fresh, which it's hard to ask for more from a place like this. Would come back for a future lunch rendezvous in Mebane.

Housed at the end of a highway strip mall outside of Danville, Rustic Barn is neither rustic nor a…read morebarn. It is, improbably, a fantastic Asian fusion restaurant. Yes, you read that right. The idiosyncrasies do not stop with the name. Inside, The Rustic Barn offers an intimate space with low lighting and some interesting décor: random photos of locomotives adorn the wall. The menu skews Thai albeit with some Japanese dishes (gyoza, teriyaki, yaki udon) and a few (a burger, a steak and potatoes) that fit the establishment's rurally suggestive name. The proprietor, Jeb, is gracious and accommodating as well as a showman who likes to joke with his guests. His promise of "everything fresh, everything homemade" is a lot to live up to, but the kitchen here has the chops to deliver on that promise. Our group went with a pair of starters (crab rangoons and gyoza), a pair of curries (roadhouse and green), and a pair of noodle dishes (yaki udon and pad Thai). Everything was attractively plated and delicious. The rangoons were hand-formed into delicate shapes and contained plenty of filling while the gyoza were nice and crisp. My entrée was the roadhouse curry: the house version of Massaman. A hearty dish, it boasted thick-cut vegetables and a rich sauce done to the desired (a little bit spicy) level of heat. Prices are moderate (entrees start in the upper teens), but portions are plenty filling. Given how many Danville restaurants were closed on a Sunday evening, I count myself lucky that The Rustic Barn was not among them. If you come here seeking country cooking, you'll be confused and perhaps disappointed. But if you know what you're getting yourself into, the combination of personable service and tasty food in an offbeat location makes this the epitome of a hidden gem.

Wow!! What a fantastic find. We are out here for a few days from Nashville and decided to give this…read moreplace a go. The food is amazing, authentic, wonderfully prepared and delicious!!! We had Yaki Udon, Pad Thai and Fried Wonton. All the food is fresh and prepared as to perfection!! We also tried the amazing home made lemonade. Everything was wonderful!! Would recommend to anyone looking for a great place to eat. The owner is so kind, informative and caring. Love this place!!! I would give 6 stars if I could. I am Gluten Free and was well taken care of!

Passion is a very solid and good choice when looking for pad Thai in the area…read more I got the pad Thai with steak. I liked how they had actual steak cubes in there, and not just the thinly sliced beef that you are used to usually getting with this type of dish. Was different to see, and I really liked it! Also, make sure you get a side of the crab Rangoon's. Excellent side dish to go along with whatever your main entrée would be. Prices are very reasonable, portions are also very generous which I appreciate.

Dishwater tastes better. Never go back. Totally uninspired "food" that neither of the three of us…read morebothered to finish.

Juju (9th Street - Durham) Although we live in North…read moreRaleigh, we've been spending more time exploring Durham's restaurant scene. This time we tried Juju on 9th Street for lunch. Parking couldn't have been easier. We found a space right out front in the lot off 9th Street and walked straight in. It was a quiet Thursday afternoon, so we were seated immediately. The dining room has an elegant, relaxed feel, and with only a few other diners it made for a peaceful lunch. Lunch for two came to about $80 plus tax and tip, making this one of the more upscale lunches we've had recently. We ordered: * Crispy Brussels Sprouts * Shrimp Dumplings (6) * Mongolian Beef * Grilled Lemongrass Hanger Steak Salad * Unsweetened iced tea The Food The Crispy Brussels Sprouts were a great start. They were crisp on the outside without being overcooked, and the mint, peanuts, and pickled onions added both texture and freshness. It was also a large enough portion for leftovers. The Shrimp Dumplings were excellent. The flavor was outstanding, and the Thai chili oil, garlic, scallions, and sesame worked beautifully together. My only criticism was the portion size. At six small dumplings, they felt a little pricey for what you receive. The Mongolian Beef was probably the best value of the meal. The beef had a nice sear while remaining tender inside, and the portion was generous enough that we had leftovers for another meal. It had a nice overall flavor as well. The Grilled Lemongrass Hanger Steak Salad was good, but not quite at the same level. The steak had good flavor, but the cut itself was somewhat chewy. The accompanying rice was simply prepared and didn't add much to the dish. The flavors were enjoyable, although slightly sweeter than my wife prefers. Service Service was excellent. Our server took the time to walk us through each dish, explaining ingredients, spice levels, and preparation so we could choose items that fit our tastes. We especially appreciated her knowledge of the menu and her attentiveness throughout the meal, my iced tea was never empty. Overall Juju offers an attractive setting, excellent service, and several very well-executed dishes. Our biggest challenge was simply that much of the lunch menu leans toward spicier offerings than we typically enjoy. While we probably wouldn't return specifically for lunch, the dinner menu appears to offer a much wider variety of choices that fit our tastes. We'll likely be back to give dinner a try.

Can't wait to try this place again . Every bite was amazing…read more My favorite was definitely the Mongolian beef and the crab fried rice very flavorful filled with aromatics. Perfectly seasoned. The beef was crispy. The waiter checked in frequently to see if we were enjoying the food.

This us my favorite Asian restaurant in the Raleigh/Durham / Chapel Hill area/Pittsboro area…read more Always a great meal and excellent service.

Too expensive for basic Chinese food. Ambiance and service was fine. Big portions of foodread more

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.

Clean, friendly, and super delicious food! Oh my goodness I can't wait until my next visit…read more Everything I tried was top notch. The chicken wings are some of the best I've had in the area. Every single one was delicious I love the crispy outside and lots of meat on the inside. Yum! My favorite was the soy garlic I really enjoyed my soy garlic Korean tacos as well. The coleslaw and sauces were really well done! The doughnuts my goodness I'm a sucker for fresh hot soft and squishy doughnuts and they hit the nail on the head! I'll for sure be bringing my family back soon!

Oh how I love Bonchon! Please note parking at this location is quite limited and could cause you to…read morepay to park. 3 out of 5 With that being said we got the Bulgogi Bibimbap it did come with a side of sauce to add spice so you can adjust to your own liking. It does come in a very hot stone bowl if you don't mix it around ever so often the rice will over cook at the bottom causing it to be rock hard We also got the Bao Buns Pork as an App... 10 out of 5 Compare to other Korean locations they do have a charge for every side dish and even .99 for extra sauce. Kimchi is now $3.95 I think which is quite expensive for a small side dish.... I honestly think if you have your own sides the food is better to go. 4 out of 5 Our waitress was very kind and to the point wasn't over bearing but also refilled drinks when needed. 5 out of 5 The ambiance felt more of a quick food experience not so much a sit down. But I do love how they had there history locations that made Bonchon who they are today. 4 out of 5 But so happy they do have kids options 5 out of 5