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.

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.

Honestly my favorite of the (two) M restaurants I have been to so far. The biang biang noodles were…read moreumami and hit all of the notes. Unfortunately the jajamyeon tasted burnt initially (it is wok fried so maybe it was too caramelized and charred for my liking), but the chef remade it and the remake was great! Seating is limited but luckily there was no wait for lunchtime on a Friday.

My wife and I are local to the RTP area and wanted to try a new place in Durham. Given the reviews…read moreon this place, we were looking forward to try it. However, we were utterly disappointed with our food there. The bao buns had a tender pork in it but the only sauce it included was hoisin which made it too salty. The Korean fried chicken in the 'Spicy' flavor was flavorless. The sauce was extremely bland alongside the chicken meat inside. Don't let the red bright color deceive you, we kept wondering when the 'spice' would kick it (it never did!). We each got a curry udon and added chicken to it. As frequent curry eaters, we wanted the Asian flavors we enjoy however, this udon was bland as well. The chicken we asked to be added felt like it was just chopped and put over the udon with no actual flavor integration into the dish. We left this place feeling like it was a waste of our money. Given their higher prices, I would've expected something A LOT better with some real Asian flavors.

A nephew took us here when visiting Durham and he hit the mark for sure. We got a variety of things…read morefrom steak tacos, Banh Mi, a bowl and other sandwiches. First off, the bread is top notch which is the best start a sandwich can have. Beyond that though, the flavor of everything was SO delicious. Service was good and the food came out in good time considering how busy they were. They've got a bright future!

KoKyu seems to be a casual, Asian-fusion sort of restaurant. Orders are placed online by scanning…read morethe QR code on the table. They had options ranging from sandwiches, rice bowls, to tacos. There is an ample amount of seating inside (tables and booths) and the service was lovely. Very attentive servers! My friend and I split the Caramelized Kimchi Nachos, Ko'Jangles Fries, and Karaage Bowl. The Ko'Jangles Fries could have used a bit more seasoning, but the side of honey mustard was delicious. As for the Caramelized Kimchi Nachos, they definitely had a kick from the Sriracha sauce. I also did not realize that they would come topped with a bunch of lettuce, so that was a bit much. But the ghost pepper cheese sauce on the side was really taste with the tortilla chips. The Karaage Bowl was probably my favorite dish as the fried chicken was delicious with whatever sauce was on top of it. Again, it had a lot of lettuce on top which I will now know not to include, but the bowl was solid. The roasted nori really brought out a great umami flavor. I think I would definitely focus more on customizing my order next time I am here so that I can fully enjoy my meal. There are plenty of options on the menu that I would not mind trying next time. I would probably rate this place a 3.75/5 stars if I could! The food did not wow me; it was pretty simple but good portions and taste to fill you up.

This place is always a fave... bit I did t realize about the TV area that is a sports bar right now!read 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!

We were very happy with our meal at ThaiAngle. After visiting several Thai restaurants since moving…read moreto the area, this is our favorite. We started with shrimp eggrolls, which were wrappers rolled around shrimp and seemingly nothing more-4 for $12. I got the Thai beef salad, my go-to. It was fantastic. The meat was tender and flavorful and I had enough for two meals! Charlie had the trout in a garlic sauce and t was so yummy! The sauce was sweet and savory with veggies added on top of the fish. We had a slice of light and fresh coconut cake that was just delicious. The atmosphere was busy but not chaotic. All the waiters were attending to all the tables. Service was adequate. I can't wait to go back!

Tofu appetizer was delicious! The perfect amount of spice and the tofu was cooked perfectly, so…read morecrispy but still chewy inside. Hard to achieve this level of tofu! Eggplant no complaints! It was a very hefty portion and lasted a long time and had lots of vegetables in it. Tofu salad was good as well. The pad Thai was disappointing though, for a staple dish I was underwhelmed. The taste was bland and the noodles were overcooked. The lack of bean sprouts and green onions did not help either! It was also quite sweet

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

This was an awesome experience for a native New Yorkers, the Bao was wicked delicious and the…read morePeking Duck rivaled what I have had in Chinatown NYC , and the impressive hospitality was so special.

Delicious Korean food!! No frills ambiance with courteous and attentive staff. The chili crisp…read morefries were to-die for and so were the glass noodles. They have a great drink menu too, the cocktails were wonderful. Would absolutely go back.

Located in downtown Durham, this is a small restaurant with bar seating and communal tables. The…read morefood is Korean/Japanese/Malaysian inspired. Service was attentive and willing to explain different dishes. My favorite was probably the Nasi Goreng; I loved the crispy shrimp on top. The gai lan was also very good, but the fire noodles were pretty mid. I felt like it was an Asian inspired spaghetti with ground chicken.

This place was very easy to find and very easy to get to...super close to Southpointe. We got there…read moreearly on a Sunday afternoon. This was my first time but my friend's hundredth (her words!) There was plenty of parking. We were greeted upon entry and informed that we could choose where we sat and just to scan the table QR code when we were ready to order. We chose a high top and a server brought us water. The vibrant colors and decor gave off excellent vibes. I ordered the Karaage Bowl (on greens instead of rice AND all the sauces on the side) and a side order of seaweed salad. A server brought them to our table. It was not necessary for us to get up once we were seated. Everything was SO GOOD. Like, "I'm mad at myself for not coming here before" good. All of the sauces were amazing too. I ordered them on the side since I wasn't sure how I would like them all, but I think I'll leave them on next time. The "greens" were a mix of lettuce and cabbage. The side of seaweed salad for $2.50 seemed a little small when they brought it out but it was packed in there and was plenty. The server came around a couple of times to check on us and top off our water. We bussed our own trash. There was only one unisex bathroom that I saw. There seemed like a lot of takeout orders going out (it was a little separate from the dining area which was nice). There was also a lovely outdoor area that would be nice if it wasn't 100 degrees. I will definitely be back to try more menu items!

Loved the guys who opened this place as a food truck, then a small store off rt 55 and finally…read morehere. Unfortunately the new owners deleted the famous delicious bah mi sandwich that made their fame. They have "burnt ends" with corn chips. Nope. Good bye Kokyu. Farewell.

Visiting the area and found this on Yelp... I was not disappointed. We came late but everyone was…read morestill so attentive. The food came out fresh and had lots of flavor. My friend loved the shrimp chill noddles and I loved the poke bowl. Really cute place, had a Japanese flare. I would recommend this place.

Tried Iza for the first time and was pleasantly surprised by the options. By recommendation of…read moreYelp, I went for the chili garlic noodles which were really tasty. My husband went for sushi which he said was good but not filling. We ordered takeout at 7:30 on a home football game Saturday so we expected there might be delays but the staff kept me informed while I waited. The inside ambience was really nice and there's lots of outdoor seating so we hope to try it again sometime soon.

Trendy, exciting, yet cozy ambiance. Our server was super nice and very knowledgeable of the menu…read more The KPG roll was good, but the wasabi citrus sauce underneath was sublime; I wanted to lick my plate, but kept it classy. Highly recommend the Evil Noodles; zippy, spicy sauce, grill charred mushrooms and veggies and the super wide, pillowy rice noodles. I'm not a noodle expert, but they tasted/felt hand pulled; forgot to ask! I'd like to go back at least 20 times to try everything on the menu. They also have a group menu for private events and plenty of space to host a large group. We saw some of the family style dishes and sushi going by and it was first class.

The esthetics of this place are very nice! The hostess didn't greet me and my guests but maybe she…read morewasn't clocked in yet. A waitress walked up and got us seated. The food didn't take too long. Some found their meal to be a tad salty but overall it was cool. I was disappointed with the "Crispy Sweet and Sour Chicken". It came like warm, and tons of sweet and sour so I couldn't eat/enjoy the meal it was intended. The bang bang shrimp were a hit! The potstickers were just okay... The Mongolian Chicken was tasty. The waitress were nice and attentive. Overall I would return again just try a different dish.