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Tenko Japan

3.9 (61 reviews)
InexpensiveJapanese, Sushi Bars
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Shrimp yakisoba
Dave P.

So, I didn't have a good experience here. I understand the young girl was probably a post covid hire but geez. First, I walked in and ordered yakisoba. I asked for a combo of steak, shrimp and scallops. She said she couldn't sell it like that so I settled for just shrimp. Figured it'd be as easy as a price upgrade but whatever. Shrimp was good but the noodles had an odd taste which needed to be drowned out with yum yum sauce. Maybe it was the overload of carrots, possibly bitter. Then, I asked if the iced tea was working. She said she didn't know but she would think so. I ordered an unsweet tea. It tasted horrific. I asked the girl for a new cup to get a soda and she said I needed to pay for a new cup. I kindly explained the tea didn't taste good and she insisted I buy another. I said, "your tea is bad, it tastes horrible." She turned and asked the cook if she could give me another one. He said yes so she did after a 3rd attempt. I got an obvious eye roll from the lady waiting for food as well. Food from other locations is what you would expect. If I did come back, I would go to another location. This one was not at all one that I would recommend. Customer service 101...

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Gloria S.

This is my first meal in Raleigh. Fried noodles are very good and healthy, but the shrimp are very salty.

Steak hibachi
Mike T.

Pleasantly surprised with this place, wish I wouldn't have waited so long to try this place. I will defiantly be back to try some other options. Very friendly staff and the seating area was kept very clean.

Ann H.

It just opened, I think. I ordered the wrong thing, I think. Tenko Japan has had some great Yelp reviews in their other locations, so I was looking forward to something good here. I was disappointed. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't memorable. So the sign says "now open" but I don't know how long it's been there. Perhaps it's because they just opened and are still getting into the routine. Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing. That's a lot of "perhaps'" but I can't reconcile the build up to the reality. Perhaps I shouldn't do that, either. I ordered the chicken bowl, the "Yummi" chicken bowl designated with the "spicy" label. Along with that I also ordered the crab rangoon. The chicken bowl was big for what I thought would be a small portion. I was okay with that. The broccoli and mushrooms were good, not overcooked and still held their flavor. The chicken was neither spicy nor good. It was dry and almost inedible. Not even the hot sauce, soy sauce, or even the mustard did anything to rescue it. The rice was ...well ... rice, so I can't find fault with it. Maybe the secret is to order from the hibachi menu or the sushi menu. The crab rangoon, probably the unhealthiest thing on the menu, was good. I guess the unhealthiest stuff is usually good because you know you shouldn't but do anyway. So despite the mixed results, Tenko Japan is an okay option for the Crossroads area. It's always good to have food choices when you've been spending your money shopping in the nearby stores.

Amanda R.

Listen.....I live in California now and every time I come home I come here!!! Oh my goodness I wish they had it back where I live now. This place is insanely good and prices are excellent!!! The quality of food and service is top notch!!! I always get the steak habachi plate and I'm never disappointed! I highly recommend giving this a place to try if your craving a habachi. It's fast service also!

Dirt (or something else) in Hibachi Vegetable.

This was in my hibachi vegetable dish. Not sure if it's dirt or some sort of hair. Previously had very gritty vegetables that made me think they aren't properly washed but this confirms it.

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This is a solid hibachi spot. I like the crab rangoons as well. Quick service and they're nice. Food was good i'd come back for lunch

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We got hibachi here & really enjoyed it. They give a pretty good portion of meat. They are very covid-safe.

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Scallops soba is my shit. Really friendly people that know how to keep their establishment clean and running smoothly.

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The food is consistently always good! I've never had a bad meal here. The service is great as well!

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Excellent quick hibachi meals and a very kind staff. We enjoy the hibachi, steak and chicken hibachis. Rice and veggies are good, too.

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Service was wonderful, check in on the Yelp app ahead of time so you don't have to wait as long…read morebecause this place gets BUSY! For a good reason as well. Even though this time we did not see the robot which is always cool we did have excellent service. Our waitress was quick and attentive, she always helped in any way she could and make great recommendations. It's pricey but for a nice before surgery for my kiddo, totally worth it! Food is wonderful, we did the AYCE silver meals, the youngest did not eat enough for that to been worth the price but the gentleman made up for it. I would love for them to offer more side options or sauce options. The place was pretty clean, busy and a great place for date night, family night, or group get togethers

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4.5(1k reviews)
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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.

Noodle Boulevard delivered exactly the kind of comforting, flavorful meal I was hoping for. I…read moreordered the Shoyu Ramen with Chashu Pork and an Ajitsuke Egg, and it was outstanding. The broth was rich and balanced, the pork was tender, and the toppings--bok choy, beansprouts, bamboo, onions, nori, and that perfectly seasoned egg--brought everything together beautifully. I did ask them to cut the meat up but they were "not able" to accommodate that request. Every bite felt warm, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared. The service was friendly and efficient, and the overall vibe of the place is fun and energetic. The music was a bit louder than I prefer, but it didn't take away from how good the food was. If you're craving a great bowl of ramen in a lively atmosphere, Noodle Boulevard is absolutely worth the stop.

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4.5(133 reviews)
1.9 mi

Ambiance is nice. I really like the food, it was a great experience and the service was superb. I…read moresat at the bar and my chef was in front of me, her name is Carina I believe. I ordered "Grand Omakase" and I liked that she's able to accommodate with how I want things. I also liked how she's very clean as far as preparing my food. This restaurant is a must try.

My view on sushi as a whole has completely changed...in an absolutely amazing way…read more Omakase Style: basically translates over as "I leave it up to you." The chef curates a multi course and highly personalized tasting menu. My wife and I had the pleasure to partake in this unbelievable experience for our 21st anniversary, and it was hands down one of the best meals we've ever had. Not this month, not just sushi, not just in NC...but one of the top meals of all time anywhere. We had the Grand Omakase, which came out to 10 courses in total. I won't go into detail on each and every course, but let's just say that each and every course was of the highest quality fish, sushi or meat we've had anywhere. From the sushi flown out straight from Japan, to the beluga caviar and A5 Wagyu, and everything in between. We've had sushi across the nation and overseas, 100s of times. This has taken the top #1 spot out of all of them, especially with what we were served in the Grand Omakase package. Impeccable service, 8 sushi chefs all working efficiently at once in an open style sushi kitchen, all within a classy (but not pretentious by any means) establishment. The Grand Omakase package here is one of those bucket list items for anyone who loves sushi, top shelf meats and fish, and enjoys a high level foodie experience.

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