The service excellent. The chef at Habachi table was very funny and skilled…read more The food was amazing and portions are substantial. I arranged for my sorority sisters to have our luncheon there and everyone enjoyed themselves. I would recommend this restaurant.

Celebrated my son's birthday and we had a great time. Party of eight, we ordered different items,…read moreincluding appetizers and dessert. Everything was delicious, the staff along with the service was fantastic. Our cook was super attentive and overall made a great first impression. This was our first time visiting. The place is quite big and accommodate large parties. Overall great time make sure to reserve a table, especially on the weekend.

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.

So a friend and I went to Sushi Iwa today for a take out lunch. It was TERRIBLE! I got the General…read moreTso Chicken and she got the Lettuce Wraps. They were inedible. Both were extremely dry. We actually drove back to tell them, with both meals basically untouched, and they didn't care one bit! I told him the General's chicken was so dry and hard to cut. I couldn't even cut some of the pieces because it was so tough and I could only try to pull it. He's explanation was... "It's chicken breast. That's why there is sauce on it." What??? He (they) wouldn't do anything about it. Didn't apologize just kept saying that he sells them all the time and he has no complaints! (which I find hard to believe) I don't know if anyone else has had any issues like this, but that's definitely not the way to handle your business! I just couldn't believe their attitude. We will never go back.

Had a great meal here! We started out with edamame. Just…read morewish it was a little more salty but that's my own preference. The rock salt salmon was so yummy. We also had the black cod which was nice and buttery. Didn't realize it came with two handheld pieces and one played piece. Nice surprise! Had the seaweed salad which was good, very forward tasting. we had the truffle tuna roll and rainbow roll. both were fabulous. truffle tuna was tangy and clear cut. rainbow roll was so good we got it twice! simple but crispy and smooth. We came on a friday night, only waited about 20 minutes to be seated inside. our waiter was so nice and didn't mind us ordering a few things at a time. Would totally come back!

Stopped by Sushi Mon for lunch earlier. When you arrive parking can be a little tricky as you're…read moresurrounded by office buildings. We ended up parking by the regions bank building and walking across the street. To locate the front entrance of Sushi Mon you'll proceed into the office building and the entrance will be off to your right. Walking in the restaurant feels modern, upscale, sleek, intimate, and trendy. Since we arrived for lunch during the week they were running a few lunch specials. I ordered the sushi combo (6 pieces of nigiri and a Sushi Mon hand roll) with a miso soup. The miso soup was a pleasant surprise and was delicious quite filling as it contained cabbage, salmon, and mushrooms. The 6 pieces Nigiri was also well balanced and had a good selection of sushi (amberjack, salmon belly, cooked shrimp, etc.). The Sushi Mon hand roll was good but had a bit of heat to it. Overall, visiting Sushi Mon for lunch was a good experience and I'd likely return if I'm in the area

Yummi Japan is a good budget option but was not what we were looking for taste…read more We were looking for a pick up order on our way home, and we were craving Japanese cuisine. We placed an online order and came to pick up, the cashier was very soft spoken and stand offish or maybe she was very shy so I couldn't quite hear what she was saying. Our food was made on time and ready for pick up. They did not offer any sauces, chopsticks, and napkins. The food we ordered was mostly good! My only nitpick is the rice for the sushi tasted different than usual sushi rice and wasn't sticking like usual sushi rice. But the inside of the sushi was fresh and delicious! The veggies tasted fresh, and soba noodles were delicious. Everything was cooked well and we had a great dinner!

The food was very good until I found two pieces of hair in my food.. We will be sticking to the one…read morein Smithfield.. This is unsanitary.

Today was my 3rd lunch visit at City Market Sushi. The first time I went I ordered the San Bento…read moreBox and loved it so much I've ordered it every time I've been back! Every bite is delicious and fresh - seaweed squid salad, 3 slices of sashimi, 2 pc nigiri, 4 pc spicy tuna roll, eel on rice, and my favorite, the hamachi jalapeño. I think their specialty rolls are on the smaller side for the cost but they're delicious! Unagi Dragon Roll ($21) - the eel on top of each slice is a little crispy. It's so good! Truffle Hamachi Roll ($19) - soft shell crab and cucumber roll topped with spicy yellow tail and crispy garlic chips Service is always outstanding! Parking on the street is extremely limited but there is a large parking garage ($1/hr) around the corner on S. Blount St.

TLDR: Tasty Food, okay service, not the best description of the food…read more Went for dinner for the first time today. We were able to make a reservation easily online through their site. Arrives at 6pm on a Friday night, not too busy! The place started to fill up by 7pm. I wanted to know what sushi came in the nigiri plate order and the server refused to ask the kitchen which was really weird that they couldn't tell us what we were going to be eating and we had to wait until the plate would be in front of us? I really wanted uni and chose the restaurant because it had uni on the menu only to be told they almost never have it. We ordered: Ika geso - 10/10 loved this dish Truffle roll - so tasty but there was no truffle, it tasted like a kimchi roll We ordered some nigiri, fish was all very fresh and delicious Rainbow roll - this was a great roll, 10/10 delicious flavors. I think the flavors of the food were really great, but it's pretty pricey, and the service could have been better.

My first time having food here they got the order wrong , I ask for refund they said no, then made…read morean excuse for saying, to say we didn't know who put the food in there. Then had the audacity to hang up on me when I told him I will give them a bad review. The refund was only $8.65. I would never eat here again poor manger skills ..

The food is fantastic! I have tried so many places like this and I am always disappointed. Their…read morewhite sauce and ginger sauce is the best and the meat is cooked perfect

I love Yatai Market. It located in the Transfer Co food hall in Downtown Raleigh and serves asian…read morefusion food. I've been there a couple of times now and it was always a good experience. Their sushi rolls are always fresh and good quantity. They tend to go heavy on the sauce on the rolls so I ask light sauce which is perfect. My favorite items that I will recommend are the Raleighs Best, Chicken Karaage Buns and the Birria Buns. They also have different daily specials from Ramen to wine/sake or beer. I definitely recommend Yatai Market!!

Got the quesabirria taco and the let's roll. Roll was good, but there was no tail on the tempura…read moreshrimp which surprised me. I'm guessing some people would like that, but I missed it. It was drowning in the sauces so I just wiped it off, but good nonetheless. The quesabirria taco was SO good. So crispy. Flavorful. I'll be back soon and continue dreaming of that taco!!! Service was professional and polite.

The food and service were good. The ramen is delicious the tea eggs are some of the best I've had…read moreand our server was really nice

The have tough figures of Godzilla…read more Me and the boys are a crap ton and it was amazing Eat the dumpling

Had a phenomenal experience from start to finish. The interior is darker, decorated with sleek…read morebubble accents that created a romantically modern ambiance. Even the restroom reflected an impressive attention to detail- immaculately maintained and elevated with amenities such as lotion, Q-tips, and climate control. This spot is good for a fancy date night! My husband opted for the lunch special, which included soup, salad, curry, and a side of sushi. He absolutely raved about the curry. I chose the fish wontons alongside the Raleigh roll, which was exceptional; the addition of mango on top was perfect with the lobster tempura for me. I am also always appreciative when a sushi place can accommodate my addiction to add cream cheese to any roll- they made it work! Service was prompt and attentive. The green tea leaned slightly earthy for my taste, but it did little to detract from an otherwise outstanding meal. I would gladly return and recommend this spot to groups seeking high-quality sushi in a polished setting.

I love Ajisai. It's one of my go to spots for sushi in the downtown Raleigh area. The have a good…read moreselection of rolls to choose from but also offer a lot of other items. The sushi for 2 is definitely a great value. Plenty of food for two people. The food not only tastes good but also looks good. I like their presentation. Definitely try their wasabi tuna dumpling!

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!