The restaurant is located in a shopping center and parking was challenging…read more Alyssa, the server, was great! She was very kind and had great recommendations. I love edamame, so I always have to order if it's on the menu. I will dream about the spicy garlic edamame! It was literally so delicious and the best edamame that I've ever eaten! I order the miso ramen with pork belly. Solid ramen and great flavor. The veggie curry noddles were also tasty, but would have liked more broth.

Visited Miso Ramen Bar for dinner on a Wednesday. It was pretty busy, but people were coming in and…read moreout, so we got seated quickly. Service was excellent, they were quick and efficient. I tried the shoyu ramen, along with an order of the takoyaki. The takoyaki was good. It had a crispy outer shell, with a creamy batter like inside. The shoyu ramen was also good. The broth was light, the toppings were cooked well, and the noodles had a good chew. Service was the best part of this dining experience. We stuck around awhile and did not feel rushed to leave at all. I would return.

Delicious!! This was…read moremy first time having ramen, and my friend suggested we go here, and I'm so glad we did! Noodle Blvd is located in a spot that you could easily miss, but it's easy to get back on track. I pulled into the gas station parking lot beside the restaurant, then just turned right into the restaurant parking lot. The parking lot is fairly small, so be warned about that. My friend was there when I arrived, and he sat at the bar. When I walked in the door, I was greeted with smiles and waves. It was very inviting, which is fitting for a ramen restaurant. My friend ordered us Lychee Margaritas, and oh my goodness, it was so good! We decided to visit right at opening on a Saturday, so the bartender was still preparing some of the ingredients needed for the margarita. The bartender informed us that it's usually better once a key ingredient sits for a while, but I loved the drink regardless. I ordered edamame for an appetizer, which came quickly and was good! Since I've never had ramen before, I asked our server what he recommended, and he told me about some of their most popular dishes. He told me the N9. Chicken Curry Ramen was a favorite of his and the patrons, so I decided to order that. It came quickly, and I was immediately in HEAVEN upon my first bite. I loved every bite after! I decided to play it safe with the spice and got level 2, but I can definitely go up a level or 2 since I love spicy. Highly recommend, and I will be back! Worth the drive from Clayton, where I live.

The service was good, waitress was pleasant, no issues there…read more A busy weekday night, a loud group at the big table in the middle didn't bother me as I was at the bar. The short rib ramen was good, but the noodles were short, like they were cut or made short on purpose. The shrimp shumai was disappointing. Small bite sized portions, but they were soft. After cutting into one, I found out that they use rice as a filler with a bit of shrimp. I've never seen rice used in shumai, unless it's Shanghai sticky rice shumai. Also got a unagi don togo, it was good, just a bit small on the portion of eel, but it's hard to mess up an unagi don.

Okay don't get me wrong, the food was good, fresh, and not too pricey. But the service was lowkey…read moreon thin ice. It was basically empty, and not one person checked in to ask how the meal was. Idk how they run things when it's busy, but if it's slow, service should be better. Food was like 7/10. Decent, but it could've been hotter. Server was quiet the whole time. Maybe she was having a bad day, idk, but the energy was off. I ordered the Chashu rice -- looked good and tasted good, but not amazing. Then I ordered a Brown Sugar Pearl Milk Tea with boba. The little robot brought my drink over, then the server dropped it on the ground and kept saying sorry like... what u want me to say? There's no point in having a robot bring stuff if u just gonna fumble it after. Inside looks nice though. Overall, decent food but service needs work.

Great atmosphere, good ramen. Miso wings were delicious, I wish the ramen was spicier than I…read moreexpected but they had chillie oil and other spices. Parking was a little confusing since we had to park inside a parking deck and walk outside but once you figure it out. It is easy to navigate. Services was great, they took care of us right away. Highly recommended.

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.

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.

While visiting the Triangle Park area, I stopped in here to try this Spicy Tan Tan Ramen…read more.. I thought it was good...but could have been a touch spicier. I really loved the addition of Tofu, along with Minced Pork. Guess that's what made this ramen stand out a bit? Definitely a solid ramen joint!

Overall: KOI Ramen is a solide ramen spot. Would recommend if you're looking to try something new…read more Food: The ramen here was very solid for the price. I would say it is a good value compared to some of the other, more expensive options. Service: Good service here, I was able to request my noodles cooked chewier, and they were able to adjust it to my preference. Ambiance: This is a casual sit-down place. Not a lot of seating indoors, about half is bar seating.

Bida Manda mean "father and mother" in Sanskrit. This restaurant was started by siblings (a…read morebrother and a sister), and they named their restaurant to honor their parents. What a great idea! I like to come here for one dish: the squash curry or the pumpkin curry. It's either vegetarian or vegan, so yeah, it's pretty much the highlight of the menu as far as I'm concerned. It's called the Manda Curry or Mom's Curry: Slow-cooked house coconut curry with fresh root vegetables, jasmine rice, and pumpkin. It reminds me of Vientiane Palace's Squash Curry. Upscale ambience!

It's an OK place The ambience is nice and servers are…read moreattentive The food was too salty The sausage, salad, noodle. If they could cut the salt to 25% of what they put in, could work much better

Ambiance is pretty bare and simple but the service was quick and everyone was nice. I got the…read moretonkotsu ramen and replaced the meat for chicken. My friend got the curry laksa soup which she enjoyed. It was pretty good and as expected but the eggs were cold in the middle, I'm not sure how that happens but it was still tasty after being submerged in the broth. I was nervous to order the ultra spicy version of any dish but was relieved when they told me the chili oil can come on the side. The noodles were cooked well and not mushy/overcooked. The eggs, save the cold middle, were perfectly cooked - not overly cooked with some softness in the center. Not the most authentic place but a good option if you are in the area or finishing an appt in the village! I don't know if I would go out of my way to seek out another visit but wouldn't mind eating there again.

First time trying this place and it was really good. Food and service were both really good my only…read morecomplaint was that my steak was underdone, but honestly that was on me for getting steak at a noodle place lol. If you want some good asian cuisine would definitely recommend.