Bida Manda mean "father and mother" in Sanskrit. This restaurant was started by siblings (a…read morebrother and a sister), and they named their restaurant to honor their parents. What a great idea! I like to come here for one dish: the squash curry or the pumpkin curry. It's either vegetarian or vegan, so yeah, it's pretty much the highlight of the menu as far as I'm concerned. It's called the Manda Curry or Mom's Curry: Slow-cooked house coconut curry with fresh root vegetables, jasmine rice, and pumpkin. It reminds me of Vientiane Palace's Squash Curry. Upscale ambience!

Wow is mainly what I can say. I am a huge fan of Asian cuisine generally, but Bida Manda has been…read moreone of the more unique experiences I've had with Asian food in quite some time. The two times I went recently, it was a packed house, so reservations are definitely recommended. There's plenty of street parking within a close walk of the restaurant. We ordered the chicken wings, lettuce wraps, and the pork belly soup. All of them were packed full of flavor and prepared to perfection. The chicken wings had an incredible, almost tempura-like batter to them. And the pork belly soup - omg - there's a reason it's the dish they most recommend. I will definitely be back!

This restaurant pleasantly surprised me. I'm honestly not a huge Chinese food person, and when…read morepicking restaurants, it's usually not something I naturally gravitate toward. I was actually a little nervous going in because certain Chinese dishes tend to upset my stomach, so I tried to avoid some of the heavier noodle and chicken dishes that normally do that to me. Honestly, I think that was the best decision because I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and felt completely fine afterwards. I started with the crab rangoons, which were perfectly creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside -- absolutely delicious. Then I tried the pork-filled bao buns, which was my first time ever having them, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed them too. Everyone else at our table seemed to really enjoy their food as well. I genuinely didn't hear a single complaint. We also ordered some drinks that were delicious, and both our server and the rest of the staff were absolutely fantastic and very welcoming throughout the night. The atmosphere and vibes inside are honestly one of the coolest parts of the experience. It somehow feels like a mix between a brewery, a florist, a bookstore, and a Chinese restaurant all at once. It's such an interesting and unique space that doesn't really feel like anywhere else. Overall, this was a great experience, and I would absolutely come back to try more items on the menu.

This is a one stop shop, brewery, flower shop, library/book store and dim sum restaurant!…read more The food. Really really good dim sum. I stopped in just a they were opening on a Friday and thank goodness I showed up when I did, this place gets packed quick and you should book a reservation to be on the safe side. I was most excited about the duck egg rolls but ended up being my least favorite not because they were slightly on the dry side. Flavor was good, and the hoisin honey sauce really helped! The seafood dumplings were second best, stuffed full. The soup based was amazing and it also came with some bread for dipping in the leftover sauce. The pork and chive shumai were my favorite! A little bit bigger than bit sized but worth the mouth full! Absolutely would recommend. I'll 100% be back for more food. The bar side looked to be more casual, the dinning room was full of high tea attire so I did feel a little under dressed, thought it would be slightly more casual. They have the cutest library with free books to read but only while you dine in. The flower and book shop are in the middle of the space. Super cute, limited options but great for a last minute bouquet!

This place is a mixed bag, they had Korean, Chinese and Thai cuisine. All mixed in one spot! I…read morerecommend this place to anyone that would like to try mixed food items with a large group, we had 6 adults in our party, we all had different kinds of food. The staff were super friendly and the food arrived on time. They were welcoming and I really loved the interior decoration. The reason for a 4 star is that my expectoration for drunken noodles was high, and I feel like I've have better drunken noodles in other places. Asia pot had a unique flavor on their version of drunken noodles, which I was not a big fan of. I guess I'm so used to the standard version or drunken noodles.

Five star previous visit, four only because the pasta was over cooked slightly, but the flavors are…read moreamazing. Wife and I are thinking we should visit more often so I can try all the dishes. Udon stir fry is awesome. Wife was equally impressed e with the Mongolian dish that was mostly onion and beef, yummmm. Hope to See you there on Wednesday for lunch.

Had a phenomenal experience from start to finish. The interior is darker, decorated with sleek…read morebubble accents that created a romantically modern ambiance. Even the restroom reflected an impressive attention to detail- immaculately maintained and elevated with amenities such as lotion, Q-tips, and climate control. This spot is good for a fancy date night! My husband opted for the lunch special, which included soup, salad, curry, and a side of sushi. He absolutely raved about the curry. I chose the fish wontons alongside the Raleigh roll, which was exceptional; the addition of mango on top was perfect with the lobster tempura for me. I am also always appreciative when a sushi place can accommodate my addiction to add cream cheese to any roll- they made it work! Service was prompt and attentive. The green tea leaned slightly earthy for my taste, but it did little to detract from an otherwise outstanding meal. I would gladly return and recommend this spot to groups seeking high-quality sushi in a polished setting.

I've heard lots about Ajisai and have walked past it many times…read more It was a gorgeous Friday evening. Many were seated outside, but since I was a party of 1, I decided to sit at the bar. Bin was my server, he was great. I started with the grilled scallops, they were small, but were grilled & seasoned perfectly. I then ordered the Alaskan Roll & the Ajisai Roll. Both so fresh and delicious. I enjoyed the experience. There's great ambiance, it's vibrant and modern. There's plenty of seating at the bar. There are plenty of tables inside and several outside.

I was a little hesitant to come because of the reviews but I had a really pleasant experience and…read morethe food was solid. I could decide between the beef and kimchi dumplings or the pork and crab egg rolls. The waitress said they were both her go-tos, so I got both. And I'm glad I did. Super crispy egg rolls, the dumplings were spicyyy and super flavorful. The dough on the dumplings were a little thick and chewy but still good. They have BOGO sushi Monday-Thursday so I got the Kungfu crunch and the North Hills they were both awesome, huge servings! Dim, sexy lighting but also casual. Right in North Hills!

So underrated! We found ourselves in the area trying to find dinner. The neighboring restaurants…read morewere either busting with lines or atrociously expensive. We stumbled into CO and had a fabulous experience. The ambiance, music, and vibe was giving fun Saturday night, hip, and romantic. My friend and I got four appetizers to split and it was MORE than enough. Highly recommend the poke pile, crispy salmon, and crab wantons. Our server came very infrequently but was lovely and helpful.

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!

Great ambience, but…read more.. Venue: great ambience, lively. Food: we ordered gyoza, rock shrimp, toro spoon, various rolls, and some nigiri. insane price for sushi/ nigiri especially uni. If it was great and special, pricing would be understood but not the case here. The toro spoon had old fish taste. Sushi rice was over cooked and very mushy. Sorry but sushi roles reminded me of the ones you get in the grocery store. Duck kushiyaki was recommended and tasted somewhat bland and tough. Came here for family birthday dinner. No body really liked the dishes here. Service: our server was very kind and tried his best to accommodate us. Great ambience but I don't see any of us coming back here for food.

Amazing quality and service! Ordered drunken noodles with extra wide noodles…read more A great and authentic food for take out before a wedding.

Stopped in around 12:30 pm and the small venue was about three quarters full. That's a good sign…read more Order the Chicken Satay as an appetizer and two egg rolls came with our lunch special. They were really good. My main course was Kee Mao (moderately hot) and it was a healthy portion that could not be finished. The service was prompt and attentive. Overall, it was very very nice.

Decided to try this place for a late lunch on a recent Thursday afternoon. There are booths and a…read morelow counter with stools. I was told to sit wherever I wanted, and since they weren't busy due to the off-time, I chose a booth. Ordered the chicken and scallops combo, plus green tea and water. Tea and water were served in styrofoam. Not a fave of mine. But when the delicious food appeared, I forgave them. Especially since it was on a real plate. I had to ask for ginger sauce, but the yum yum sauce had already been put on the table in a squeeze bottle. Everything was perfectly cooked, plentiful and yummy. I would probably not order the scallops again because the flavor and texture were more fish-like than scallop like. Loved the chicken and all the veggies. Fried rice was good as well. Didn't have anything added to it, but it didn't need to. Even though I ate a lot, I still took home enough for another delicious meal. Would definitely go back, especially considering how inexpensive it was.

Hands down, the best hibachi around that I've tried. Ironically went to my local sushi place…read moretonight that's my go-to and I have always raved about their hibachi... now that I have tried Kazu's, I didn't like it as much. Not sure if that's good or bad news for me lol because Kazu is about 40 minutes from my house. Service was polite and attentive as I expected. Restaurant was clean but is limited on seating, just fyi. Hibachi is cooked fresh to order and my fave thing is that the veggies aren't over cooked and mushy. They still have a crisp to them. Thai tea was excellent too. Didn't taste like a premix (if it is).

We went in this afternoon with a party of seven. One of the people in our party has Alpha Gal…read moreSyndrome which means that she can't eat beef or pork. She can; however, eat chicken. When she ordered a chicken sandwich, she was to told that the chicken was cooked on the same grill with beef and pork. Because of this, she had to choose a vegetarian option. I would think that she could have been offered an option of cooking the chicken in a separate pan (not on the grill). The restaurant was not busy at all which made it even more disappointing that her food allergy couldn't be accommodated. (The bill for our table without tip was over $250.)

I went to Cow Fish years ago, and have returned a handful of times since. The sushi rolls are…read moresome of my favorite- creative and substantial enough that it can easily make a light dinner on its own. I wish there was outside seating on the warming Raleigh days when it's just the right temperature to enjoy dining al fresco. Sushi is great, drinks are solid, staff is helpful, I'll keep returning!

I wanted to post their most recent menu. Great selection and consistent execution. Fantastic food.read more

Small noodle shop,Bun bo hue noodles broth soup taste authentic. We tried the pork belly lettuce…read morewrap too( not as crispy,is okay) . The fresh roll is refreshing to eat for a appetizer. Came on a Sunday afternoon and it wasnt busy. One or two tables filled. Each table with 4 seats. They serve rice dish and banh mi sandwiches as well which are delicous.