Visited on 4/25/26. The service at the hostess station was terrible. It was not busy. SEVERAL…read moreworkers walked by without greeting my party. I had to ask to be seated. However our cook's name was Emanuel. HE WAS AWESOME. Very friendly and entertaining. He talked with us the entire time. He was amazing. I would give him 10 stars. Our waitress was also very helpful and nice. But the immediate interaction upon arrival was very poor service.

The food is amazing but it's pretty expensive even for what it is. Be prepared to spend some…read moremoney. Overall the service is solid and the place has a great vibe. I would love to go back.

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 wouldn't recommended dirty place food ain't good veggies overcooked and it's was extremely salty…read more!! I prefer hibachi 88 by rock q

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.

I've been coming to this restaurant for years and have always enjoyed the food, which is why this…read moreexperience was so disappointing. For the first time, I ordered through DoorDash and paid more than I normally would in-store. However, my child's meal did not include a drink, even though the menu clearly says "Kids Meal w/ Drink." I also didn't receive sauces that are usually included with meals, and found out they now charge extra for them. What's frustrating is that there is nothing posted on the menu or online explaining that orders placed through DoorDash are different. If portions or included items change depending on how you order, that needs to be clearly communicated. Paying more and getting less--without any notice--feels misleading. I hope management takes this seriously because this isn't the experience I've had here in the past.

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.

Secured a resy reservation on a Saturday night table for 2, and although seated immediately it was…read moreprobably a solid 15-20 min in between each waiter interaction. I think it was just at the height of rush hour and they were doing their best- I would just pad your expected time here because it is quite popular. Loud environment, concrete floors with no rugs or anything. LOVED the Gyosa!!! Like table slapping good. Some of the best I've ever tried. Ordered the Grand Piano and Umi Kazan rolls, both good with shrimp tempura but the Grand Piano was far "denser" with the blue crab in the middle. The Umi Kazan was my favorite with the shredded crab on top. I liked the assortment of options and how you could customize if you wanted. Also ordered a Malbec wine- quite good. Our waiter was very accommodating, just slammed for the dinner rush. I'd definitely return! The neon koi fish and paper umbrellas were stunning.

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.

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.

I had a great experience at Omakase by Kai in Seaboard Station for lunch! I ordered the chicken…read morebibimbap, and it was absolutely delicious--fresh ingredients, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully presented. The flavors were well balanced, and the portion size was very satisfying. The iced tea was also excellent! The waiter was wonderful--very welcoming for my first visit and took the time to explain everything and answer all of my questions, which made the experience even better. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and you can tell a lot of care goes into both the food and service. I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu. Highly recommend!

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.

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.

They have the best hibachi in Knightdale in my opinion. The yum yum sauce is to die for as well…read more It's not exactly gourmet but I'm okay with that.

This Hibachi 88 has really brought their ordering system into a super simple and convenient setup…read more There're a couple of touch screen tablets at the counter when you walk in. They have really upgraded the dining room appearance also. The hibachi meals are generously portioned and tasty, as usual.

My rating would be a 3.5, but we can do halves here. We got takeout from this restaurant when we…read morewere in Raleigh. It was very close to where we were staying and reasonably priced. My husband went to pick up the food, and it was pretty good. We had a generous amount of ginger and yum yum sauce to go with our four meals. Everything for the most part was cooked on point except my steak which was well done. I am a medium rare gal. The downside to this place is the outside. We went to the Food Lion in the plaza the next day and left out of another entrance that went by where my husband got the hibachi. There was at least ten guys out front. I don't want to judge, but I'll just say if it was me who went to pick up the food I wouldn't have even gotten out of my car. I believe there is a vape or smoke store next door and perhaps that is part of the issue, but that is what makes this a lesser rating. Feeling safe while getting your food is pretty important. Someone else had wrote about this on Google's reviews, and I didn't understand it until I drove by!