Great sushi spot in downtown Raleigh! Had such a good experience at Daijobu! They don't take reservations, but service was really nice and very quick, so it was an easy experience from start to finish. The hand rolls were a 10/10 and the crispy tuna rice was definitely my favorite. We also tried the chicken karaage, which was SO good. Everything came out fresh and quickly. I also really liked the price point for sushi here. It feels like a great option for a casual sushi night without spending a fortune. They're from the same team behind City Market Sushi, another Raleigh staple. I definitely want to come back to try the ramen next time! Would definitely recommend if you're looking for good sushi in Raleigh! read more

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Enjoyed my experience here. They do not take reservations and it is a small restaurant. Ordered the 5 hand roll which came with salmon, yellowtail, blue crab, scallop, and toro. They were delicious. For my entree I got the tonkotsu ramen which was also very tasty. Overall very good spot for small groups. read more

4 handroll special - crispy seaweed tonkatsu ramen was incredible! One of the first places I went to in downtown and I would say it's a favorite. They don't do ramen to-go it's better fresh and hot. Come try it out, definitely a nicer ramen joint. read more

Daijobu - 4 handroll - $24 - Ramen Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Loved it. Small and cozy place with great ramen. My husband and I tried the 3 hand rolls, made with seaweed so fresh we were able to tear them in half to share. Very fresh and flavorful sushi. Menchi katsu appy really delicious. The ground beef is deliciously seasoned and the gravy has a curry-like aroma and taste. Very nicely done. For dinner I had the tonkatsu ramen and my husband the spicy tan tan. Deep flavor broth for both, very delicious and not salty (which I feel is a recurring problem for some ramen places). Really enjoyed it. The ramen portion is huge. Mine had 4-5 slices of chashu (which was very tasty. Perfect eggs too. Very pleasant staff who are clearly advocates of the food and restaurant. Will definitely go back! read more

Daijobu - Spicy Tan Tan - Ramen Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Our server Naomi was a true delight for lunch this past Friday. She was efficient and super nice. It was our first time trying the ramen at Daijobu, and it is stellar! We had the spicy miso ramen that sported a lot of chicken and a delicious broth. Very bold yet balanced flavors. As for the three hand roll set that we ordered we found out we are not real fans of hand rolls. I should have looked up what makes a hand roll a hand roll. (It's the nori, the seaweed wrapper, that sets it apart in the world of sushi.) The salmon, yellowfin tuna, and crab were so fresh that they tasted fishy to us. Again, I believe it's user error that this dish didn't fly with us. We used the soy sauce mixed with wasabi to disguise the fishy taste. Lesson learned. read more

Kali was my server and she was sweet. The food was amazing. Everything tasted fresh and was seasoned perfectly. The spicy tan tan is not over spicy it's just right. The ambiance is dark but visible restaurant has an amazing feel to it. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. Gov this place a try it's a must. read more

Daijobu - Black sesame crème brûlée - Ramen Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Dropped in here right when they opened for dinner with no reservation to get a quick bite on a rainy cold day. Hubs got the chicken ramen option and I ordered a variety of hand rolls. Since I was seated at the bar, my hand rolls were served individually as they were made and they were all delicious! The ramen broth was creamy, filled with flavor and had the perfect amount of spice. They will give you spice to add on the side if requested but I found that it wasn't needed! We also ordered the corn riblets and garlic edamame both of which I would order again. I would definitely come back again- for both the sushi and ramen. read more

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The ramen was excellent and the hand rolls were incredibly fresh. They just melted in your mouth. A must try for sushi and noodle lovers! read more

Daijobu - Tuna Hand Roll - Ramen Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Ordered the Tori Shio and it really hit the spot. The broth is clean, light, and comforting without being bland. The shredded chicken was tender and generously portioned, and the soft-boiled egg was cooked perfectly with a rich, jammy yolk. A friend ordered the Spicy Tan Tan, and I tried a few bites. Flavor-wise, it was excellent -- rich, bold, and deeply savory -- but it was extremely spicy. Definitely delicious, just something to be aware of if you're sensitive to heat. We also shared a hand roll, which was a great addition. Fresh, well made, and nicely balanced, with good quality fish and seasoned rice. A solid bite to have alongside the ramen. Overall, everything was filling and genuinely delicious. Ingredients tasted fresh, portions were generous, and the flavors were thoughtfully done. Daijobu is a great spot in Raleigh with an excellent ambient for dinner. Service is great as well, staff is very nice. read more

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The ambiance is nice. It is a smaller restaurant and has dimmer lighting (which I personally like). The ramen portions are hearty, which is also a plus. I'm knocking a star off because of a couple of things: 1) The noodle to broth ratio is just off. There needs to be 25% more broth. 2) I just don't think chicken belongs in ramen. It's not traditional and pork tastes much better. I enjoyed the Tonkatsu ramen more than the spicy miso because the broth was a little thinner. The spicy miso broth was a little too rich and salty for my taste. read more

Daijobu - Tonkatsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I had the opportunity to try this place for a birthday dinner, it's a small place but the atmosphere it's very nice and the service was great, our server Kali was very attentive and sweet, kudos to her. We had a few appetizers to start Menchi Katsu which was so good, i don't eat raw fish but i had the crispy rice with spicy tuna and i will say i was impressed with the flavor it was very good, also we had the spicy tako wasabi that was not that very impressive but it was good. For the main course I had the spicy tan tan which was good, not the best one i ever had i think for the price i was expecting more, my friend told got the #5 hand rolls of the which i tried the crab and it was good as well. We had both desserts the black sesame creme brûlée and the yuzu lemon sorbet both were so good, on the smaller portions tho. Overall a good experience, I will come back in the future just for special occasions and i do recommend this place. read more

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I came here for a weekday lunch looking to try a bowl of ramen. From the clean wooden decor to the uptempo music playing in the background, I could feel the contemporary vibes of this place. I was a bit on the early side to lunch, so other patrons didn't start filtering into this establishment until I began eating. I ordered a spicy tan tan ramen which was both delicious and well presented, and I'd definitely recommend it! read more

Daijobu - Spicy Tan Tan ramen - Ramen Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Excellent all around. Hand rolls were fresh, great fish, great rice. The scallop was a stand out favorite. Crispy rice tuna and edamame were refined. The black sesame crème brûlée was surprising and delicious, one of the best desserts I've had. Service was great, space was small and refined. 10/10 read more

Wow! This place... where do I begin! The location and ambiance of the establishment was PERFECT!!! The service was exceptional, the food was out of this world. Super fresh and flavorful. I can't wait to go back! This place is good for a date night, girls night or lunchtime. We had the salmon and crab hand-rolls, crispy enoki, Tonkotsu ramen and the spicy miso ramen. read more

Daijobu - Tonkotsu Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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My partner who lived in Japan for many years will tell you this restaurant is on par with many of the best ramen places there. The tonkotsu, scallop hand rolls, sesame spinach tofu, and spicy tan tan are our favorites! Gorgeous interior. Definitely a vibe. read more

The Tori Shio Ramnen is amazing. The Crispy Rice and Spicy Tuna small plate is to die for!! And a must get is the Scallop Hand Roll. Light and flavorful. Service was excellent and the decor was very appealing. Tobin was so helpful and did an amazing job!! read more

Daijobu was such a great dining experience! We were so excited that a new ramen spot opened up in Raleigh. We got the crispy enoki to start and then ordered the daijobu tonkatsu and spicy tan tan. both dishes were delicious and the service was great. the food came out in a timely manner. The restaurant was on the smaller side but felt very cozy. We came for lunch on a weekday and had no wait. I would highly recommend this place! read more

Daijobu - Tonkatsu and spicy tan tan - Ramen Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Great neighborhood restaurant! Friendly service and delicious food. They also have a large community table in the center of restaurant where you can sit with other diners. Had the crispy rice and spicy miso (nice amount of heat, great flavor) - yum! I'd return. read more

Daijobu - Spicy miso - Ramen Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

DAIJOBU had some excellent ramen and they hand rolls were fresh and delicious. The ramen was well flavored, traditional egg noodles. I ordered the spicy tan tan. Service was great as well. We had just got there before the lunch rush so we were sat and served right of way. It's a smaller restaurant, so keep that in mind. I think it'd be a nice place for a date and to kick off a night out in downtown Raleigh. We stopped in at Sir Walters Coffee across the street afterwards. read more

Small downtown Raleigh ramen restaurant. Table seating is for two and tables are very small with bar seating or family style seating in the middle of the restaurant. Service was great and very responsive, food was good, well prepared, i didn't care for the ramen flavors. I don't care for a lot of truffle oil and it seemed to be everywhere so that is on me. This would be a great spot for a date night or solo lunch. If you are going with a group of more than two, plan ahead for seating. I wouldn't recommend for families or larger groups of people, or people who enjoy their personal space. read more

Service was great! The foods came out quickly. One small thing for me was the small space. You need to try to get there early to have a table. Overall, we really enjoyed the foods from appetizers to main dishes to desserts. As far as the menu goes, you also need to scan the QR code to review it. Appetizers: Salmon and crab handrolls: delicious and fresh. Menchi katsu: crispy fried ground beef patty with curry sauce. It was very delicious as well. Came out steamy hot so we had to wait a few mins before devouring it. Ramen bowl: my husband and I ordered the Daijobu Tonkotsu bowls. The broth was milky like. It was smooth and rich. Everything that came in the bowl complimented each other very well. Dessert: we had black sesame creme brûlée. It was my favorite though my husband was not really impressed by it. read more

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Pretty top tier new ramen joint in town. Great atmosphere and service. We had the spicy tan tan and the tonkastu, along with the octopus appetizer and their hand rolls. Everything was fresh and flavorful, noodles were al dente. Hand rolls were fresh. It was pretty filled and seaweed crunchy. Will definitely return. :) read more

Daijobu - Hand rolls, tonkatsu and spicy tan tan ramen, half eaten octopus appetizer. - Ramen Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Beautiful location downtown. Wonderful service and delicious food. We enjoyed tonkatsu, crispy rice with spicy tuna, crab hand rolls and spicy wasabi octopus. Everything was exceptional. Fun and delicious dining experience! read more

Delicious food! Came here for a birthday celebration with a party of 6 and we were seated immediately on a weekday evening. We were seated in the middle table so there was another party next to us, but this wasn't an issue. We got multiple orders of the crispy enoki and crispy rice with spicy salmon and it was delicious! I got the tori shio ramen and it was very yummy. Perfect spot for a night out with friends or date night read more

Daijobu - Tori shio ramen - Ramen Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Place is small, so there isn't a lot of seating. We were lucky enough to get right in. The food was really good. Servers were friendly. We really enjoyed our experience. read more

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Very quiet and intimate setting downtown Raleigh. The Handrolls were delicious starters, our favorite was the Yellowtail. We enjoyed the Tonkotso Ramen and the Spicy Tan Tan which was properly spicy! The Ramen was some of the best we have ever experienced and will definitely return to try the other Handrolls and starters. We also ordered the Spicy Tako Wasabi and unfortunately are not fans of raw octopus. read more

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Highly recommend this spot! I'm not a huge sushi fan but the ramen and appetizers were fantastic. I moved from NYC and miss the vibes of the restaurants there and this felt very similar. It's a smaller space but it's beautiful and very well organized. We didn't have to wait and the service was good. I would definitely come back read more

THIS restaurant does NOT have as many reviews as it should. Stumbled upon it on yelp when I was trying to find ramen and a little bit of "sushi". And holy hell I was not disappointed. The atmosphere is stellar, service was great, the hand rolls (all of them!) and spicy miso- ugh! I wish I had one close by. Spectacular place, I wish we had one in Orlando. ABSOLUTE MUST. read more

Hands down the BEST Tonkotsu Ramen in the Triangle! Their tonkotsu broth is deep, full of umami and that foam....oh that foam... it is NOT gimmicky, it's all about the flavor. Wavy noodles are al dente, just the way I like them. This bowl is perfection for this area. Everything else is great and comparable to others, but run to DAIJOBU for a hot piping bowl of their house Tonkotsu!! You won't be disappointed. The ambiance is a nice touch too :-) read more

Don't say you close at 2pm and turn away customers at 1:15. People have to find a space and pay to park only for you to not honor your hours of operation. read more

A pleasant surprise to find this while looking for ramen in downtown Raleigh. We were able to get seated right away at the bar and were served quickly. It's a cute little space that is cozy and intimate for a date or meal together. read more

Daijobu - Chicken ramen - Ramen Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Fantastic hand rolls! Excited to have a quality hand roll bar in Raleigh. Ramen was delicious also. Beautiful interior.

Best bowl of ramen in Raleigh. I ordered the spicy miso. The cuts of meat were quality, the noodles were chewy and tasty, and the broth was excellent. I will be going again soon! read more

They were closed Monday. The parking is difficult so I walked a good ways two days in a row and both days left disappointed bc they stated they weren't serving ramen due to lack of staffing. That's horrible management and planning. How many days do you want to plan dinner at a place only to be turned away bc it was inconvenient for them to severe items on their own menu...and the menu is already small. SMH ‍ read more

They are closed on Mondays so for two consecutive nights in a row (Tuesday & Wednesday), I tried to come order Ramen from this place and was turned away. What kind of establishment with a small menu already can't get it together in 48hrs. You'd think it was Burger King. Smh disappointing to say the least. read more

This is Raleigh's most underrated gem. Although I kind of hope it stays that way so I can always get a table by walking in, it's just too good to keep secret. Came here on a Tuesday night for a hot bowl of ramen and some handrolls. My favorite handroll bars are in NYC and it's been a few months since I've traveled and I was desperately craving them. I googled to see if there were any handrolls nearby in the RDU area and I was surprised to find Daijobu. It looked to be pretty new with not that many reviews so I was a little skeptical. We were seated promptly and the inside of the restaurant is smaller but very nice. The service was great and the food came out quickly. We got the menchi katsu to start and it was fried perfectly and the katsu sauce was delicious. I went for the 4 handroll set and was blown away. The fish was incredibly fresh and tasty. I love the crispy seaweed paper and the scallop and crab were my favorite of all the handrolls. We also wanted to try their ramen so we got the daijobu tonkatsu and considering it started blizzarding outside, it was just what we needed. The broth was an umami bomb--garlic, salt, savory, very rich and tasty. The chasu was cooked to perfection, melted in my mouth. The soft boiled egg, mushrooms and veggies were a welcome addition and the noodles had the perfect bite and chew to them. Safe to say, I've found my new favorite restaurant and handroll spot that I won't have to take a flight to get to! The prices are also pretty decent for the outstanding quality you get. I can't wait to be back. read more

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Best ramen and hand rolls in Raleigh. The vibe is very lowkey, the service is good and everything on the menu is amazing

Was excited to try this new Ramen place but was disappointed! I ordered their Tonkotsu Ramen, but the noodles were too soggy, it ruined the experience for me! read more

Very welcoming place. The food was amazing, very flavorful and cooked excellently. It is safe to say my family and i will be back to enjoy another experience very soon. read more

This is now our new favorite ramen place in Raleigh and perhaps NC. Usually we would drive all the way to Charlotte for Menya ramen, but this place is even better. The chasu is sliced thin. The broth is rich and creamy, but not too oily. The noodles have the perfect texture and cling to the broth nicely. The tonkotsu also has menma which is fermented bamboo shoots and completed the dish as a whole. Lastly, the egg was nicely marinated but not too sweet (which I prefer). Overall, their tonkotsu ramen is definitely a proper ramen and despite their name being "Daijobu," which means "it's okay," I think this place is quite beyond with both the food and atmosphere. read more

Daijobu - Salmon rolls - Ramen Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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