Everything was great! They sang Happy Birthday to my Grandma who turned 60 yrs old. The food was…read moregreat!!

Please read the full review…read more When I say this I mean this this wasn't good, genuinely it was the most AMAZING experience I've ever had at any restaurant truly amazing there wasn't one single thing I could complain about the environment, the staff, the food everything was truly perfect I had a pretty big party and the wait was basically non existent if you want a place where you can have a good time with good food I highly recommend this place there's food for any price range and it's all good and when I say they will treat you right I mean it almost instant service it felt like I blinked and everything was ready if you're in the area please come here this place Is for sure a go to spot I've been here a few times one of the time I went there was this amazing host I think his name was Jacob really nice he helped me pick out what i wanted please come to this place 10/10 will definitely be back

I'm going to be honest the people who give this place less than 4 stars are either crazy or are…read moretalking about a different restaurant. I say this for a few reasons: 1) The restaurant is always squeaky clean. Now, if you like getting poisoned by dirty restaurants then be my guest, but as someone who owns a catering business this place is top notch squared away. 2) the food is always fresh and hot. I see complaints about food taking too long. Well, when you cook the food fresh it takes time. One possible solution would be to call ahead. I know that's a difficult concept but it works. 3) the employees are always professional and quick. The owner and his wife are almost always there, and they run a tight ship. 4) food is great. It's possible that people have drastically different taste buds... I guess.

The menu is deceiving- it states served with fried rice. This was indeed steamed rice. The chicken…read morelook like it could've been boneless chicken thighs. I probably will never try this place again.

We visited Raleigh from New Jersey for our son's competition at the Raleigh Convention Center, and…read morethis restaurant was one of the highlights of our trip. As Japanese visitors, we're always a bit picky when it comes to Japanese food, but everything we ordered was absolutely delicious and authentic. We enjoyed the Ishiyaki ribeye, ramen, and sushi, and were also impressed by the excellent selection of Japanese beers and sake. We didn't expect to find such high quality Japanese cuisine in Raleigh, and it exceeded our expectations. A special thank you to Marika, who was incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. Her warm hospitality made us feel right at home and truly made our dining experience even more memorable. Whether you're visiting Raleigh or live in the area, we highly recommend this restaurant. Thanks to the outstanding food and Marika's exceptional service, this meal will always be one of our favorite memories of our time in Raleigh.

Five stars, no hesitation…read more I heard about Sono Sushi through Resy and finally made it in. It's located in downtown Raleigh on Fayetteville Street, right next to the ABC 11 studios, easy to find and a great spot if you're already downtown. The ambiance is great and fits the food well. There's a nice mix of seating, tables along the windows looking out onto the street, high top tables, traditional dining tables, and a sushi bar if you want to sit up close and watch everything being made. It feels lively without being loud, and works well whether you're there for a date night or a more casual meal. We started with the Aburi appetizer, torched salmon belly, ooba, salmon roe, Japanese seabream, yuzu kosho, and ponzu, and it was outstanding. Everything worked together perfectly, rich, bright, and balanced. I also ordered ikura and ebi, even though I meant to order ama ebi, but no regrets there. Still excellent. We shared the Poke Roll with wakame, avocado, cucumber, mango, tuna, salmon, hamachi, and Sono poke sauce, and it was very good, fresh, flavorful, and well composed without being overdone. My wife ordered the spicy miso ramen and loved it. The broth was the star, deep and comforting, and the pork chashu pieces were massive, in a good way. I went with the chicken katsu curry, panko fried chicken thigh with house curry and koshihikari rice, something I haven't had since Little Tokyo in LA a few years ago, and it tasted like home. Comforting, familiar, and exactly what I was hoping for. For drinks, I ordered the "SONO? SO-YES!" entirely because of the name, but also because I love blood orange. Casamigos Blanco tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, coconut cream, simple syrup, and blood orange juice, it was excellent. My only complaint is that I wanted more of it. My wife got the Okinawa Spritz, a play on an Aperol spritz with passionfruit, and it was even better than the original. We finished with the yuzu cheesecake. I debated between that and the ube cheesecake, but since this is a Japanese restaurant, yuzu felt right, and it absolutely delivered. Overall, everything from the food to the drinks hit. This is a place I would happily return to, and honestly, I'm already looking forward to the next visit.

Ordered the Tori Shio and it really hit the spot. The broth is clean, light, and comforting without…read morebeing 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.

Our server Naomi was a true delight for lunch this past Friday. She was efficient and super nice…read more 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.

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!

I have to say the sashimi is as fresh as you can get. They dont taste rough and chewy like been in…read morethe fridge for a long time. Omakase Classic is abit expensive but worth every penny. It is quite fresh that we let our kids try out the sashimi. A5 wagyu is also superior. The portion is quite small for the price we paid, but again worth every penny. The ramen is also superior. The broth is spot on and the ramen taste like they make it their own. There is plenty of meat and seafood in the ramen. We also enjoyed the fried oysters and octopus. They are fresh made you can tell. The most disappointment is the sake. No taste and no flavor. I forgot we also order the tuna roll with the ramen and it is awesome. Overall it is quite good except the sake.

Just recently came here for a friend's birthday. Beautiful restaurant inside. The staff however was…read morenot very friendly. Not rude but definitely wasn't trying very hard to ensure we had a good first experience. Usually, the waiter/waitress will ask if you've been before or if you're out for a special occasion. Neither question was asked. When we got our sushi the waiter/waitress didn't bother telling us which sushi roll was which, as this being both of our first times, I was quite disappointed by the lack of communication/ customer service. They were also out of Waygu beef and couldn't make the Rolls Royce sushi roll we asked for --which was a huge disappointment. The sushi rolls I got were really good. I wouldn't say they were excellent. The price was slightly lower than other places but still expensive. They did give you a good portion, so I really liked that bc I was full with just 2 rolls! I did really like 1 of my friend's rolls, but the other one had too much fish. I don't think I would come back, just bc with better sushi options + better customer service just right down the road, it wouldn't make sense to come back here and be disappointed again. Not at these prices. I used to LOVE their sister/original restaurant Kai Sushi in Raleigh, It used to be my absolute favorite but their quality went wayyyy down hill!! We haven't been back there in a year bc last time we went it was awful. They also have an outdoor patio but it looks dirty and the chairs are metal so they look really uncomfortable. It definitely needs a makeover bc it's a cute space, it has so much potential. They also don't have Diet Coke, if anyone is wondering. lol but they do have Coke 0 tho.

I ordered the hibachi chicken and it was the same as last time, a bit dry but saved by the yum yum…read moresauce. The miso soup was delicious and the veggie spring rolls were amazing, especially with the sweet sauce it came with. Our booth was dirty when we were first seated so we had to wait for it to be cleaned, but besides that we had a good experience. Our waitress was very fast and efficient. We'll definitely be back.

Non-descript looking place in a strip mall, but the food is good. Lettuce wraps were very tasty,…read moreserved with very fresh lettuce. Florida and Daddy's girl rolls were both excellent, very flavorful, and attractively plated. Service was very good.

Not bad for a local hibachi restaurant. Rice was delicious, you get a good portion size as well as…read morea good size of white sauce.

First time going spent 31, and honestly was a waste of money the yum yum sauce tasted weird like it…read morewas sitting In a dirty bin, the steak and rice was unseasoned the only thing good was the sushi. Besides that the service was good