Very chill and warm environment! The employees are super nice, and the drinks are so good! Bring…read moreyour own cup for money off and to keep the planet clean!

Da Kine's is of the best true third spaces in all of Durham! The staff are all very welcoming and…read moreknowledgeable and the wide variety of drink options ensures that there is something for everyone. Jess and Nick were especially friendly and helpful behind the bar, and they've done a great job fostering a sense of community among all the regulars.

Just had lunch there with a long time friend. The food was delicious and the lady that served us…read morewas great...Probably helps that she's a cat fan and has a black cat...I thoroughly enjoyed the dish I had and I will be making a return trip..

This was such a fun new poke bowl place to try! The portions were awesome, and they had a huge…read morevariety of meats, toppings, and bowls. Love supporting the small business, and would definitely come back.

Can't wait to try this place again . Every bite was amazing…read more My favorite was definitely the Mongolian beef and the crab fried rice very flavorful filled with aromatics. Perfectly seasoned. The beef was crispy. The waiter checked in frequently to see if we were enjoying the food.

Juju (9th Street - Durham) Although we live in North…read moreRaleigh, we've been spending more time exploring Durham's restaurant scene. This time we tried Juju on 9th Street for lunch. Parking couldn't have been easier. We found a space right out front in the lot off 9th Street and walked straight in. It was a quiet Thursday afternoon, so we were seated immediately. The dining room has an elegant, relaxed feel, and with only a few other diners it made for a peaceful lunch. Lunch for two came to about $80 plus tax and tip, making this one of the more upscale lunches we've had recently. We ordered: * Crispy Brussels Sprouts * Shrimp Dumplings (6) * Mongolian Beef * Grilled Lemongrass Hanger Steak Salad * Unsweetened iced tea The Food The Crispy Brussels Sprouts were a great start. They were crisp on the outside without being overcooked, and the mint, peanuts, and pickled onions added both texture and freshness. It was also a large enough portion for leftovers. The Shrimp Dumplings were excellent. The flavor was outstanding, and the Thai chili oil, garlic, scallions, and sesame worked beautifully together. My only criticism was the portion size. At six small dumplings, they felt a little pricey for what you receive. The Mongolian Beef was probably the best value of the meal. The beef had a nice sear while remaining tender inside, and the portion was generous enough that we had leftovers for another meal. It had a nice overall flavor as well. The Grilled Lemongrass Hanger Steak Salad was good, but not quite at the same level. The steak had good flavor, but the cut itself was somewhat chewy. The accompanying rice was simply prepared and didn't add much to the dish. The flavors were enjoyable, although slightly sweeter than my wife prefers. Service Service was excellent. Our server took the time to walk us through each dish, explaining ingredients, spice levels, and preparation so we could choose items that fit our tastes. We especially appreciated her knowledge of the menu and her attentiveness throughout the meal, my iced tea was never empty. Overall Juju offers an attractive setting, excellent service, and several very well-executed dishes. Our biggest challenge was simply that much of the lunch menu leans toward spicier offerings than we typically enjoy. While we probably wouldn't return specifically for lunch, the dinner menu appears to offer a much wider variety of choices that fit our tastes. We'll likely be back to give dinner a try.

Delicious Korean food!! No frills ambiance with courteous and attentive staff. The chili crisp…read morefries were to-die for and so were the glass noodles. They have a great drink menu too, the cocktails were wonderful. Would absolutely go back.

Located in downtown Durham, this is a small restaurant with bar seating and communal tables. The…read morefood is Korean/Japanese/Malaysian inspired. Service was attentive and willing to explain different dishes. My favorite was probably the Nasi Goreng; I loved the crispy shrimp on top. The gai lan was also very good, but the fire noodles were pretty mid. I felt like it was an Asian inspired spaghetti with ground chicken.

On our anniversary trip, my husband and I wanted to try something exotic and we figured, why not…read moregive Filipino food a try! We were not disappointed! We arrived at 8p on a Friday night to a busy but fun scene in a smaller but chic restaurant. The waitresses and waiters were all very pleasant and sat us quickly. I had a lychee limeade mocktail and my husband had a San Miguel beer. We ordered crispy Brussels sprouts and Lumpiang Shanghai roles.....one word....delicious! Do yourself a favor and order these rolls! For dinner, I had a tofu fried rice and my husband had a chicken stir fry, which both tasted so light and fresh! Definitely worth the visit!! Food quality: 4.5/5 Customer service: 4/5 Value for cost: 4.5/5

This was a wonderful place to try Philippino food! My first time trying this type of food and what…read moreto pick. My friend is from that area of the world and on her recommendation we tried this new place in downtown Durham. It was terrific, what a find! The restaurant's unique handmade paintings on walls and other Philippino decor was very eclectic and cool. They had a hand painted mural of the famous Chef Anthony Bourdain Which was cool but he's from New York so I'll have to ask the owner about that next time I come back. Lol The place was packed and we were walk ins but the owner was at the reception desk and told us to wait and she might be able to find us a table. We were in luck and she directed us to the back room. The server was extremely knowledgeable about all the dishes. Since I had my Philippino friend along she told us what she liked as well as the helpful server. The food was delicious and had a beautiful presentation. What I ate I can't pronounce so look at my pics of the menu ;) I had a bowl w beef filet, onions, tomatoes, cucumber lining the bowl w Jasmine rice and a fried egg on top. My friend had oxtail and the other had an appetizer of Lumplang Shanghai and entre of Pancit Behon, all food was extraordinary and large portions. No doubt that was why the place was packed! It's a great place in downtown Durham to check out next time you want to have some adventurous dining. Kain Po Tayo! (Enjoy your meal!)

Stopped by M Sushi for the Nigiri Omakase which includes miso soup and 13 pieces of Traditional…read morestyle sushi with specialty ingredients, chef's special futomaki, and house-made Tamago. When you arrive parking can be a bit tricky in this area as you'll need to find parking on the street or in a nearby parking lot. When you arrive the entrance can be a bit hard to find as it's tucked away down a cobblestone road. Look for the "m" logo outside of the door of the restaurant. You'll check in with the host when you arrive, and for this trip we opted to sit at the bar. When you walk into M sushi you'll feel like you've stepped into an underground, relaxed hangout for sushi. To start I ordered the Mizuwari (Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky, elderfower liqueur, and tonic) which was perfectly balanced and a great way to start the meal. Following that the omakase service started with miso soup which was hot and fresh, followed by the different pieces of sushi. There was a variety from blue fin tuna, to sea bream, to Norwegian Sea trout. My favorite was a tie between the seared salmon belly and toro blue fin. We also ordered a bottle of Born Gold Junmai Daliginjo (Rich, smooth, fruit and grain forward) which paired excellently with the meal. This was a fun experience as it was my first time trying Omakase and looking forward to my next trip to M Sushi.

My partner and I came here for his birthday recently. We had a reservation and I would always…read morerecommend getting one here because it is on the smaller side and gets quite busy. We started off with their sodas made in-house, one being green apple and the other being grapefruit. They were okay. The grapefruit one kind of tasted like apple cider vinegar. We tried them because a soda was $6 and there were no free refills. I find that a strange decision but this could be personal preference. We got a mixture of the small plates and rolls including the nigiri (delightful!), tuna crispy rice (my 2nd favorite), dumplings, bao bun (one cut in half), the rainbow roll, and the unagi roll. While I thought the nigiri and tuna crispy rice were amazing - both tasted fresh - overall, the food was just fine. I think our experience could just be based on pure preference. I found the sushi to be good but not the best I have ever had as some other Yelpers have experienced.

If you're looking for a smaller cozy venue and enjoy sampling dishes that are done with intention,…read morethen M Tempura is that place. We pre-booked the Omakase menu, a fixed price tasting menu that was honestly a deal regarding price point. We would have been satisfied with the first seven dishes even before we got to the tempura tasting. Standouts included scallop toast, chawanmushi, and scallop tartare. At this point we were more than content with what we already sampled but committed to finish. The tempura featured prawns, lotus root, lobster and more scallop. And if that's not enough, we were presented with a miso marinated sea bass in a rice bowl garnished with nori, wasabi and pickled daikon. We finished with a divine ginger ice cream, perfect in size , flavor and consistency. M Tempura is your choice if you're seeking an intimate spot featuring well crafted, delicate flavors with attention to detail. This experience was a memorable one.

Had a date night here (sat at the bar- which you can reserve online), and did the "Kaiseki"…read more(Japanese tasting) menu. It's about 10 courses for $130- and I felt it was well worth the price. The quality of the fish was great, the flavor combinations were unique, and each course was different from each other (I appreciated only one course- with 4 items- was tempura/fried). You can add on additional tempura items at one point in the meal, and you can add on a wine and sake tasting. My favorite courses of the meal were the FIRST "seabass sammie" and the brie tempura (get the add on if it's not included in your menu!!!!) Some of the courses were interactive (I.e. cooking lobster in butter) and made for a cool, fun, and unique experiences. The restaurant is small and cozy (limited seating, so make a reservation far in advance), and both the waiters and the chefs were extremely friendly and engaging (sit at the bar counter). Really enjoyed all of the food, and an opportunity to wear something nice, and to eat something different (than what you're used to in Durham). I appreciated they had 2 other tasting menus, for cheaper prices (one was only $38), and that every tasting menu was VERY different from each other (makes it easy to come back multiple times). Would highly recommend M Tempura, and will definitely be back!

Such a wonderful and fresh bowl place! The staff really care about the quality of the ingredients…read more The spicy tuna was not up to the standards of one of the workers, so she tossed it and made a completely new batch. I was so impressed! The food was delicious. Can't wait to try all of the different combos. Only took a star off for price. It's very expensive.

The food had good flavor, I went with the BYOB. The Thai basil chicken was my protein. I ordered…read morepickup through DoorDash, and it took longer than expected, but they made it quickly once we gave them our names. The interior itself is very minimalist, but it's a cool area and fun place!

I loved this place and so glad I was able to try it. Had a casual date night in Downtown Durham and…read morewe started at @piepushers Their dry rub wings were so delicious, we talked about coming back before we even left! We paired it with a half pie (I love that option!) of STATE OF NIRVANA: BASIL PESTO, ROASTED CHICKEN, SPINACH, CARAMELIZED RED ONIONS, BLEU CHEESE, MOZZARELLA + an extra slice of cheese pizza, just because: it was the perfect portion for 2. Pie Pushers has all your original pizza toppings but a variety of specialty pizzas that I have to try sooner than later. They also offer daily specials, salads, appetizers, beer and wine.

Heard about Pie Pushers via IG. Be ready to climb up a flight of stairs from the street though. If,…read moreand when you do climb up the stairs, you will absolutely not be disappointed!!!!! ABSOLUTELY THE BEST PIE (Pizza) I've had in Durham !!!! Ordered a 1/2 Specialty (Dazz) and a whole Pepperoni + Mushroom + Black Olives. Both were so very Delicious, Tasty, and Scuptious! The Counter/Waitress was so very friendly and accommodating (which isn't a surprise in Durham), but she was so very "In Step" with my order + other things going on ! I'm definitely visiting Pie Pushers in the immediate future!!!!!

THE BEST I MEAN THE BEST when it comes to hibachi sushi anything plus they have a $10 drink menu!…read more The service is sweet and if you become a regular there, they will remember your order and ask you as soon as you walk in if you want the exact same thing or if you would like to shake it up The ambience is beautiful. They have statues and artifacts from their culture all over. And you can tell they spared no expense to make sure that you dine how they intended you to eat hibachi! I love their booth seating But they also have a very cute bar and additional seating for more of an club atmosphere to the left of the business when you walk in and go to the right, it is very family friendly I've been coming here for the past 10 years now AND THEIR PORTIONS ARE AMAZING I HAVE NEVER FINISHED THEIR PLATE WITHOUT HAVING A TO GO PLATE!!!

Our favorite Chinese restaurant is closed for a month - they are on vacation. So...we figured we'd…read moretry some place new. We ate at this little Asian place in Durham near Costco. My husband ordered Pad Thai w/ shrimp 2 stars heat....it was VERY hot and spicy. I had a Spider Roll and clear soup. Both delicious The clear soup had such deep delicious amazing umami flavors...wonderfully delicious and soothing The staff were pleasant and helpful. They offer alcoholic beverages. We had green tea with our meals. The ambiance was nice a d quiet considering it has a very open dining area with clear views of the kitchen. The bathrooms were clean and well stocked. There are handicapped accessible stalls. The entrance is also handicapped accessible. We're looking forward to trying other items on the menu...but I can't wait to have that amazingly delicious clear soup again!