I'm so glad I finally got to try this place. Everything was great, from the vibes, to the service…read moreand the food! I have also been looking for a sushi that incorporates lemon for a long time now...I was so excited to see that O-ku had one! I had the crispy rice, edamame, salmon & lemon maki, and clouds of white cocktail. I genuinely loved everything; even the tastes I tried of my friend's dishes and cocktails too. The sushi was fresh and some of the best I've had in Raleigh. This place is super cute and cozy. A great atmosphere for a date night or night out with a group. I'll be back for sure.

Let me tell you the WAYYYSSS I love this place: Quality…read moreSushi & ingredients Delicious appetizers ‍ Friendly staffers who go ABOVE & BEYOND I love sushi, but it can be expensive and spending a lot of money on bad sushi is no bueno! I was having a hard time finding a place in Raleigh that served quality ingredient sushi & was worth the price for the quantity. We found ourselves at O-Ku after a friend recommended this place as her favorite sushi in Raleigh. Immediately was impressed, as we came for my birthday & the staff signed a birthday card for me and gave me a surprise dessert. Excellent service! On my 2 year wedding anniversary we came back again bc we loved the sushi the first time and wanted to have delicious food on our special night. The staff once again surprised us with flowers on the table, a special printed menu that said 2nd year Anniversary & a dessert to go. This place is absolutely stunning inside as well. Beautiful restaurant, they also have an intimate outdoor patio with pretty lights. Highly recommend this place for a special occasion or even just a night out if you're looking for the best sushi in Raleigh! Love ya, O-Ku -- we'll be back!

This restaurant has been on my list to visit for a couple of years. I was finally able to go. It…read morewas fine. Nothing spectacular. The reason I gave it 4 stars was because the dumplings were disappointing. They were not warm and the dumpling dough was thick. We got the David's dumplings and the crispy spicy wontons. The wontons were better. I liked the crispy dough but they weren't spicy at all. The entree meals were better. I had the Malaysian curry soup which had a nice kick and was steaming hot. It had lots of different toppings in it which was nice. My husband got the fried rice. It was also really good. The Chinese sausage complimented the rice well and there were plenty shrimp in it too. If I went back I would forgo the dumplings and just go straight to having the entree.

First of all, I love the ambiance there. The exposed bricks are so pretty to me! They also have…read moresuch a huge space. They even have a private event room as well! Secondly, the food!!! We ordered a lot of food (2 appetizers and 3 entrees ) and our eyes were not bigger than our stomachs because we finished all the food We are proud big backs lol What we tried and how we'd rank them: David's Original Half Fried Dumplings Malaysian Curry Noodle Soup Open Top Pork and Shrimp Siu Mai Dumplings Sautéed Green Beans David's Fried Rice with Chinese Sausage Make sure to ask them for their house made chili oil! It's spicy but a little sweet. We were both fans. My friend even asked if they sell it

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.

The service was good, waitress was pleasant, no issues there…read more A busy weekday night, a loud group at the big table in the middle didn't bother me as I was at the bar. The short rib ramen was good, but the noodles were short, like they were cut or made short on purpose. The shrimp shumai was disappointing. Small bite sized portions, but they were soft. After cutting into one, I found out that they use rice as a filler with a bit of shrimp. I've never seen rice used in shumai, unless it's Shanghai sticky rice shumai. Also got a unagi don togo, it was good, just a bit small on the portion of eel, but it's hard to mess up an unagi don.

Stopped in with a friend who was in town and we wanted to grab a quick lunch. In general, Morgan…read moreStreet Food Hall is a great spot to stop in if you're in the area and need a quick lunch. We grabbed food from the bowls, which is one of my favorites here. I think they have a really good poke bowl. The bowls are big and full - definitely worth the $15ish you're paying. They come out quickly and you can enjoy them outside or inside, which is perfect for an NC summer.

I go wherever there are bowls. When I saw the bowls was an option in Morgan Street Food hall I had…read moreto drop by to grab dinner. The counter area was clean and presentable. The staff here were welcoming and pleasant. My bowl was made to order. I enjoyed the Seoul Bowl with delicious and well seasoned Bulgogi beef, kimchi slaw, kale mix, zucchini, pickled red onions, pickled carrots, fried egg, sesame seeds, scallions, white sauce, and gochujang sauce. This bowl was a kick of flavor and very fulfilling. The fried egg could've been cooked better but overall I enjoyed the bowl. I look forward to trying another option in the future.

First time here and NOT the last time! Our college-aged daughter and I had a girls' night out…read morebefore she needed to head back to school and we decided to try something new. Five Star did not disappoint! The small details stood out-like the bowl one of our entrees was delivered in was in the shape of a star. The wood tables had stars emblazoned in them and the stars in the windows-nice touch! The lighting was perfect and the hanging lights were uniquely beautiful. We saw all different types of diners: a few couples on dates, a midsize party in the private room, a solo diner, a large family, a business group nearby discussing work and celebrating something, young parents with a couple of well-behaved toddlers and even a set of new parents where the mother was wearing her newborn! Seriously, there is something for everyone here. We decided to try several items so we could sample as much as possible. Their five-star chicken dish and chili garlic green beans were my choice, and I am so glad I chose those! When I return, I liked them so much I am not sure I will be able to try anything else bc I want them again! Their steamed dumplings, rice and chicken wraps were also to die for! I thought surely we would want to take something home-nope! We stuffed ourselves and loved every minute of it. The ambiance was great. Our table was perfectly located so we could even watch the trains go by as built-in entertainment! The manager, Evan, was pleasant. Niko and Alex were our servers and such a joy to have serve us. Everyone seemed to enjoy their jobs. Even the hostess was cheerful. It makes a difference when, as a patron, you feel appreciated and the staff is eager to serve. We are excited to add this location to our rotation in the near future and will certainly be returning with friends and family!

I mean, the place is called Five Star... couldn't possibly be more suited for a Yelp review. And…read moredespite the fact it's current average is not 5 stars, I agree with the name, as I definitely had a 5 star experience! Bear with me, as this was several months ago, but in the process of going through my last year's photos, I saw these and realized I had not actually written a review. I immediately remembered the meal and how tasty everything was. We started off with several apps, including some soup dumplings, crab rangoons (with actual crab in them, not just cheese turnovers), and some crispy spicy garlic shrimp. All were delicious, the soup dumplings still stand out in my head as favorites. The portion on the crispy shrimp was excellent. We went family style on the dinner... beef lo mein, general tso chicken, cashew chicken, and spicy mongolian beef. That all came with a big bowl of communal rice, and we all left stuffed and satisfied. There wasn't a dish on the table we wouldn't order again. As with anything downtown, parking can be a little tricky. I was able to find free street parking about a block down, but that's all gonna be luck based. The lot behind the restaurant was totally full. Would come back next time I visit Raleigh!

I'm really going to miss this restaurant. A'verde was one of the best upscale Mexican spots around,…read moreand every visit felt special. The food was creative and full of flavor, the atmosphere was beautiful, and the whole experience always felt elevated. It's such a loss to see it close, because places with this level of quality and personality are rare. A'verde was truly one of a kind.

Atmosphere and service was friendly.. maybe I went too early in the day but the food wasn't good to…read moreme. The Brussel sprouts had a lemon taste and a sweet taste very odd and it was DROWNING in grease and brown butter. I had the KIDS quesadilla , something simple you'd think.. one bite was sooooo salty really overpowering. Chef came out to let me know he could make something diffrent and switched the Brussel sprouts out with fries and that was good but beware they use a very salty cheese on the quesadillas . Other than that they have the $5 margarita Mondays and those got me lit fast! Very worth the 5$, also chips were a little burnt -- this experience was about 9 months ago before closing.

China Queen is a solid 3 to 3 and a half stars. Nothing special, but at about $13 with tax it hits…read morethe spot for the solid basics. Not a big fan of their 40-year-old soda fountain, or the booths and everything else that is dated and exhausted from overuse including the plates, cups, and silverware, but I can't think of a more value-oriented buffet than China Queen.

Love this place. I generally avoid Chinese buffets because the food is so poor, but this place was…read morereally excellent. Good hot and sour soup and eggrolls to start. They had numerous entrées, including all my favorites (beef and broccoli, general Tao's chicken, chicken and mixed vegetables, etc. The rice was fluffy and fresh. There were several types of fresh fruit for dessert. I stuffed myself and could've eaten more. Oh, and you get soda and hot tea for free too. I don't work in this neighborhood too often, but I will stop here again when I do.

I've always passed this place and never tried it... but I have to say I was thoroughly impressed…read more They have BOGO free sushi rolls. Our waiter was great and the service was super fast. The restaurant was also clean and quiet. A robot led us to our table! I got the NC State roll and Volcano roll - both delicious! The wasabi honey on the NC State roll was different, I had never had that before but I liked it. I really loved the volcano roll! It was flash fried. The only downside was the volcano roll was only 6 pieces. I felt like I could've eaten 10 of those :) Will definitely come back here! Great deal and great food!

Great service and food! We always love this place. The sushi is always fresh and the other dishes…read moreare delicious!