Out of the gate: this place delivers exceptional raw fish and cooked Asian dishes…read more You will likely need a reservation on weekend evenings, or come very early to get a spot. The inside decorations are excellent for a lounge type atmosphere, however, their choice of classical orchestral music throughout the restaurant really clashed with the furniture vibe. I really think it they just plugged in some chill lounge or house music it would really make the vibe and atmosphere so much better. We had to whisper around our conversation, but the restaurant is built with a bar and large tables, seemingly meant for socializing with your group. Also, their ac didn't seem well equipped to handle the heat and humidity of outside. Especially in the bathrooms, it just felt wet and mucky inside. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and made great suggestions. However, they didn't have a good grasp of the subject of sake. We aren't gigantic sake buffs either, but we're surprised that when we asked if they carried a type of sake, the waiter didn't even know we were talking about sake. ALL THAT BEING SAID! They really know what they are doing with their food. Every piece of raw fish we had was so fresh and delicious. Their little additives on the fish add the perfect combination of flavors. The seaweed wraps could have been crunchier on the hand rolls, but overall they tasted high quality. The fried rice was SO GOOD. I so rarely order this dish because I don't like how heavy it is but they kept it light! I don't know how, but dang, it was amazing. I'll definitely be returning, but I hope they do something about the AC and the music to fix the vibe and comfort!

This was our second time dining here because our first experience was so amazing, and it definitely…read moredid not disappoint! The sushi is incredibly fresh, full of flavor, and you can really tell they use quality ingredients. Every dish we've tried has been beautifully prepared and tasted just as good as it looked. everything we ordered: * Crispy Tuna Rice - 10/10 * Thai Crab Fried Rice - 10/10 * Baked Snow Crab Roll - 10000/10 ( sooo good!) * Soft Shell Crab Roll - 9/10 * Big Roll - 9/10 * Tuna Scallion Roll - 10/10 Yellowtail Sashimi 10/10 Unagi Bao 10/10 Drinks: China Colada - 10/10 GAO Tai - 10/10 Cinnamon Song - 10/10 Mei Tai - 9/10 Green Lion - 10/10 ( very strong though) The service was just as impressive as the food!

Uwa recently opened up on the first floor of Geer House, making it centrally located to most of…read moredowntown Durham. A friend and I decided to try it for Friday night dinner. Although we made reservations, we didn't need to since the restaurant was pretty empty. This may change since it's only recently opened. There is a fully stocked bar and bar area that you can sit at as well as a sunken dining area and sushi bar. I love the huge windows that allow you to people watch while you're enjoying your meal. We each ordered a cocktail to start and loved the Japanese spins on some American classics. We also ordered seaweed salad, which was pretty standard, and the Korean Mandoo. The true star of the show was the Mandoo broth! We not-so-jokingly said we'd love a cup of the broth to go, it was that good. Sushi-wise, we ordered 2 rolls: Paradise and Amberjack. Both were good, had 8 pieces, and I especially loved the fresh mango in the Paradise roll. Still hungry, we ordered another round of cocktails and at the recommendation of our waiter, ordered the Negi Toro roll. It was by far my favorite, but definitely the priciest one. Its presentation was beautiful, but the gold flake decoration seemed a little over the top. It also only comes with 5 pieces, which isn't mentioned in the description. Service was pretty good, although our waiter did disappear for a while after dropping off the check. We weren't in a rush (only trying to make it to the car before the sky opened up), so it wasn't a big deal, but this could also be another new restaurant learning curve. Overall, this was a nice dinner, but probably not one I'll do super often. With tip, dinner came out to just under $100 per person. This puts its price point at higher than M Sushi, but I'll still crown M Sushi the better of the two.

This place is phenomenal! Excellent date night spot or elevated dinner night. I'm so impressed by…read moreUwa Sushi - this is one of the best meals I've had in RDU in so long. The quality and freshness was unparalleled to any other sushi restaurant in the area. The attention to detail in both the presentation and uniqueness of the menu was so exciting to experience. I also appreciate the wooden chopsticks vs plastic, and the shaping was perfect - it's these types of details that matter. And ladies, the bathrooms are so sexy! But you have to come visit to see those! Pacing was perfect, there wasn't a single bite we didn't enjoy fully. We also really enjoyed our waitresses, they were matching our energy and very personable. Standout dishes: Korean Mandoo, Uwa roll, Tuna Guac, and all of the Wagyu dishes. This place is truly unique for the area, and as a Star collector myself, I wouldn't be surprised if they are at minimum Michelin recognized next year. Overall this was an incredibly memorable experience, 10/10, we will be back!

Pretty good. Excellent service! What I BEG them to please improve is their tentsuyu, which is the…read moretempura dipping sauce. Right now it's basically got the flavor of tap water. I beg you: Please use this: ¾ cup dashi (Japanese soup stock) (use standard Awase Dashi or Vegan Dashi) 3 Tbsp soy sauce 2 Tbsp mirin 2 tsp sugar 2 inches daikon radish (grated, lightly squeezed)

This place was recommended all across reddit for sushi spots in the triangle. i can see why! the…read morefood was yummy, service was quick and its a fair price. the miso soup was the best! Didn't love the dressing on the salad and the amount of it personally. Everything else was delicious

Tried Neo Sushi Express for the first time and had a really good experience overall. The conveyor…read morebelt sushi concept was fun and made it easy to try different rolls without waiting long. The restaurant was casual, clean, and had a relaxed atmosphere. They have a good variety for the price. Service was friendly and the food kept coming out fresh. Definitely more of a casual/value sushi spot rather than upscale sushi, but for an affordable sushi night it hits the spot. Would come back again when craving sushi in Durham!

5 Star for the price. $17.99 for Dinner. $13.99 for Lunch, for AYCE Sushi with Sushi Train style!…read moreGreat deals! Also, iPad ordering for few fried cook item and self serve item. Drink, Sauces, Miso, Cakes including Utensils. Order thru iPad for some Hibachi, Teriyaki, Tempura with Protein and Fried Rice to fill up toward the end. Sushi quality is average with rice fish ratio is average. Not high quality sushi rice. Menu wise not that many options. Only Salmon and Tuna is true Sushi Shasimi. The rest mostly spicy tuna, spicy salmon, fried item roll. Service is straightforward. Everything is self serve. They pass by to collect any dirty plates. Not even questioning any leftovers. Nice large modern ambiance with closed slide door conveyor. Better hygiene. Good cheap sushi.

When we walked in to sushi Nikko, we were immediately greeted and set down fast. Inside was pretty…read moreempty, which was surprising, because the food was amazing. Sushi was really great, fresh and delicious. The chicken teriyaki was cooked too perfection We could watch the chef make the sushi right across from our table. Inside there was plenty of seating.

We visited this evening around 8:00 PM and were the only customers. While the restaurant was clean…read morewith pleasant background music, the overall experience was poor, especially given the prices. The Food We ordered the Shrimp Katsu ($16) with rice and the Beef Teriyaki ($18), since they were out of the Salmon Teriyaki. A major red flag was hearing a series of loud microwave beeps immediately after placing our order. The food came out after 10-15 minutes. The Positive: Both of our meals came with excellent rice that was fluffy and fragrant, and a small side salad with a standard ginger dressing. The Disappointment: My Shrimp Katsu was highly disappointing. It tasted nothing like shrimp and resembled processed meat, similar to imitation crab, but shaped like mozzarella sticks drizzled with sweet mayo. The texture and flavor were clearly not fresh shrimp. My wife's Beef Teriyaki was also underwhelming. The beef was chewy and served over soggy lettuce, with a very basic, overly sweet teriyaki glaze. The Service The lone waitress was polite but demonstrated poor customer service skills. The most jarring part of the meal was when she began to hover near our table while we were eating, making us feel rushed. At 8:20 PM, she told us they were closing at 8:30 PM, pressuring us to finish quickly. Their Google listing clearly states a 9:00 PM closing time. As someone who tries to support local Asian cuisine, I was genuinely disappointed by both the low quality of the food and the pushy, rushed service. We will not be returning. Too expensive for low quality food.

My sis, nieces and I went for an impromptu dinner after our girls day activities. It was about 5:30…read moreon a Sunday. They were packed, but we only waited a few minutes to be seated. The food is either a la carte or all.tou can eat for $26.... but everyone at the table.has to choose the same option. The all.you can eat is a pretty good deal if you want to try a few things. Our service was great... especially with how busy they were. I had crab ragoons, crab salad, the special roll called the Lady Bug and fried cheesecake. Really liked the ragoons qith a good amount of cream cheese in a pastry. The Lady Bug roll was delish. The crab salad was different, but good. I believe I expected chunks of crab and it was shredded. Never had fried cheesecake, but cheesecake is my favorite dessert so I wanted to try it. Nice fried crust on the outside and creamy on the inside. It was a good experience.

Koi Sushi & Hibachi is an AYCE Sushi & Hibachi establishment located in Durham, NC. The value you…read moreget here is really good for what you're paying. The fish overall ranges from OK to not the greatest but for dinner you're only paying $26 or so before taxes and tip. They have your standard nigiri, standard rolls, cooked rolls, specialty rolls, and hand rolls. You can also choose from a few appetizers and their hibachi offerings. They also do a la carte and takeout. The service here is fairly good as my waiter was checking in on me every 10-15 min or so. My only problem is it's very tiny inside and tables are nestled so close to each other so you're almost within arms reach of another table. Gets very busy so there will definitely be a wait depending upon the time you go so plan for that but you can walk around the Whole Foods around the corner or around Duke East Campus across the street while waiting.

We were visiting from out of town and found Shijiri Sushi Bar on Yelp. I'm so glad we decided to…read moregive it a try! The sushi was fresh, beautifully prepared, and absolutely delicious. The service was friendly and attentive, and the staff made us feel very welcome on our first visit. Trying a new restaurant while traveling can be a gamble, but Shijiri Sushi Bar became one of the highlights of our trip. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for great sushi, excellent service, and a wonderful dining experience. We will definitely return the next time we're in the area. Five stars!

Step into a little slice of Japanese Heaven right here in Morrisville, NC! This adorable…read morefamily-owned sushi restaurant really reminded me of the restaurants in experienced in Hiroshima circa 1996. This restaurant has a small footprint but the space is optimized perfectly, with plenty of tables and a sushi bar. The clean minimalist approach made the space feel bright and welcoming. The service was great, we received an overview of the menu and our server made excellent recommendations. And last, but certainly not least - the food was incredible! My husband and I shared the Chirashi Concept (pictured), the fish was fresh and buttery and there was plenty of it - this dish comes with a salad and miso soup but we opted to swap out the salad for an extra soup. We were too full for dessert but we were given an after sushi lemon drop pallet cleanser which was lovely. My only complaint is that I didn't find this restaurant sooner!

As evidenced by the number of pictures I've shared on Yelp, I'm a long-time customer of Sushioki…read more They were the original sushi burritos in the Triangle and have expanded their menu offerings since to add loaded nacho and fries options. My favorites are tuna and salmon burritos along with the tuna nacho wantons! It's a casual spot where you order at the counter and your food will be delivered to your table. I've never had bad service here over the number of year I've been coming which I appreciate! If you love a good bargain, they have daily specials throughout the week. Additionally making a rewards account is a great way to learn about special promotions they are running so definitely recommend that.

The burrito is a pretty good size filled with a lot of fish. This is the fourth time having it and…read moreit is very consistent which is great. The rewards program is what drives me back usually as there is some offer so I would recommend signing up! If you like sushi I would recommend giving it a try, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.