Quick service and a fun atmosphere. I loved all of the artifacts at the entrance and the vibe. I…read morewish our chef was a little more animated and engaged like at Kanki but the food was delicious and we had lots of leftovers. Fun birthday for my 11 year old!

If I could give 0 starts to this place I would. On Monday 30th night, I went to have sushi there…read moreand the next morning I had food poisoning. I've been eating sushi for years and never had this issue. Definitely will NOT recommend. Definitely there's a sanitation issue.

I came here on a beautiful day With one of my friends, they…read moreare very clean and the aesthetic is almost like you walk into this new part of Durham We had the raw Omakase! It was great Everything they explained to me I forgot just as quickly, but I had my softest meats here Our server was very sweet and quick to make sure that we didn't ever have to wait for anything she explained each sushi individually and where the fish came from They ship everything from all over the world And the dessert was to die for This is dining like a princess This is the perfect place to take a woman on a date low effort on your part outside of needing to have a reservation*** The omakase is already chosen for you by the chef all you have to do is sit there and enjoy and experience the plates together! Extra brownie points if you can score going to M sushi then taking her to killjoy on Tuesday for their live music so you guys can dance or sit and enjoy more craft cocktails, and each each other's company!

around Downtown Durham and ended up at M Sushi on 311 Holland St. We just wanted something quick…read moreand ordered a few sushi rolls. The rolls looked pretty nice when they came out -- colorful with different toppings, sauces drizzled on top, and some green onions. The fish tasted fresh enough and the rice was okay, not too hard or mushy. But honestly, the flavors were just average. Some rolls were a bit too sweet from the sauce, others a little salty from the roe. It was creative, but nothing that really blew me away. The place has a nice warm wooden table vibe and the lighting is good for photos. Service was quick, no long wait. Price-wise, it felt a little expensive for Durham -- four rolls and we weren't super impressed with the value. It was fine for a casual meal, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back just for the sushi. Might try something else next time or their omakase to see if it's better.

I visited Kinoko Ramen on Jan 12, 2026. It was noon, and I was the only dine-in customer. There was…read moreno wait time for a table. Water and menu were provided the moment I sat down. I had already looked at the menu online and knew what I wanted: shoyu ramen. The order was served with a spoon, a side plate and a paper towel. There was 1 soft-boiled cut into two halves and ample amounts of scallion, menma and braised pork belly. The latter had a rich flavor, helped in no small part by the pork and chicken broth. Not only that, the broth complimented the rest of the ingredients; the egg was enjoyable. My only (minor) complaint is the portion size of the ramen itself. It was smaller than I would like. The lady that served me was probably (best guess) the owner. Her service was impeccable. In addition, Kinoko has a pleasing amenity not found in most restaurants: an AC outlet at every table that was by the wall. This was very handy for a heavy user of laptops and phones like myself. Although there was music playing in the background, it wasn't loud. The server and I were able to hear each other, and I could also hear the voices of others at the bar. The restroom had an interesting decor of newspapers for wallpaper. That was something I didn't see elsewhere. If you love good ramen, come to Kinoko Ramen. If you like a quiet place to dine in, come to Kinoko Ramen. Perfect scores in food, service and atmosphere.

UPDATE: When Kinoko pivoted to become ramen oriented instead of sushi, I examined their menu for…read moreofferings since I am not really a ramen person. I found solace in their Sukiyaki Beef Rice Bowl. This one really brought me back over and over. This bowl was delicious with lots of tasty beef, rice (cooked perfectly to eat with chopsticks), and veggie components. It had many different presentations but always great and my fave here. Notice I use past tense in my descriptions...well, in the last few months the Sukiyaki Beef Rice Bowl is no more here. First I noticed it marked out on the menu then on other printed later versions, just gone. Servers have said they do not see it coming back. I am disappointed. However, I have tried their other rice bowl selections in the meantime. In getting the Chashu Rice Bowl with braised pork, it did not do the trick for me like the beef bowl did. I do enjoy their Karaage Rice Bowl now with marinated chicken (however, fried) with the accompanying sauce and spicy mayo really making it special. Again, the rice is so perfectly cooked. I enjoy their fried gyoza as well (but again, wish maybe there could be a steamed version offered) and their veggie spring rolls. So even though disappointed with the disappearance of the Sukiyaki Beef Rice Bowl, I have enjoyed their Karaage Rice Bowl as well as some appetizer selections here after the menu change.

The best deal for sushi in the triangle. Take it from someone who has eaten at nearly all of them.read more

Great place. Quick in and out. Had a lot of options on menu and do 50% off two rolls when you…read moreorder. This was chefs choice nigiri and it was good

Mrs. Helen was our server tonight. She is also the restaurant owner and was an amazing host. The…read moreentire restaurant was very friendly and the food was so absurdly good. 10 out of 10 would recommend. The lighting was great in there and the posters were cool.

First off this unassuming ramen spot on 9th Street, is actually a great place to get a nice warm…read morebowl of ramen and get it quickly! If you have a short lunch break, this will be a great spot to warm up and get out and back to work on time. The service was good and the people were very friendly and attentive. I highly recommend it.

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!

Every last bite was absolutely delicious! From the beginning taste to the ending ginger ice cream…read more(yes I forgot to take a picture, I'm sorry!) Personal favorites include the Mushroom tempura, the Scallop tempura, and the Brie cheese tempura. My goodness all three of them were incredible. Overall the Omasake menu was very well done. I was perfectly full at the end but didn't feel like I needed to be rolled out of the restaurant. Having been to Japan my fiance and I were very intrigued by the Kiseki tasting. With our friends having recently moved down here, M Tempura will definitely be on our return restaurant list when we come back to visit.

I very rarely leave reviews, but I had to based on my wonderful experience at Waraji. True to form,…read morethis review is very delayed, but here I am! So, a group of my friends and I have monthly dinners, and that particular month, we chose Waraji, which I have been to before and loved. I won't go into details about that particular night, but our experience was pretty bad (I think it was just a random off night). I have NEVER in my life called a restaurant to address a situation, but I just had to in this case. The manager was VERY validating and apologetic about our experience and offered another meal for all 9 of us fully compensated. I was NOT expecting this in the slightest, I was merely trying to bring it to the managers attention, but I was also very surprised and accepted the offer (because delicious sushi that is free? Of course). Let me tell you, our second experience was absolutely AMAZING!!!! TAI was our server and she was FABULOUS! So sweet and attentive. The food, as always was delicious! The sushi there was fresh, tasty and beautifully presented. They even went above and beyond offering up a complimentary bottle of wine and an assortment and amazing desserts. We were all very impressed. Waraji has been and will be my go to spot for sushi in the Raleigh area! If you are looking for authentic sushi with good ambiance, check out Waraji!

We celebrated my husband's birthday at Waraji last night and he was absolutely in Heaven. He raved…read moreabout the sushi as did our friends that we went with. They all said it was the best sushi they've ever had. I was super impressed by the expansive drink menu. I ordered a nice red blend and plan to order a Sake flight next time. I loved the atmosphere and didn't realize it was so big inside. Our server was super nice and helpful when ordering. I ordered the teriyaki chicken without onions and our server was so awesome that she let me know that the ginger dressing on my salad contained onions. She wanted to make sure I didn't have an allergy. How amazing?! The chicken teriyaki and the veggies it was served with were absolutely AMAZING! Seriously, IDK what they did to those veggies but this may have been the best meal I've ever had! They gave my husband a scoop of mango icecream with a candle in it for his birthday. Love that! We are looking forward to our next visit to Waraji.

This location is nice and big, plenty of seating and it has a large fish tank in the lobby. Front…read morestaff were nice and friendly. We had reservations so we didn't have to wait long. I gave this location a 3 because they are so different and don't give you what the other locations give you. Here it was soup or salad and mushrooms did not come with the veggie mix, I'm glad I ordered som or I would have been upsets. I generally order extra. Also the chef did not do all the chef things. We didn't get the pre meal show or the post meal show. They did sing Happy Birthday to my Mom. Now the food. The Sushi Sampler was good. I love sushi so that was on point. The Hibachi was also good. The Shrimp cooked perfect. My Mom and Sister got Chicken and shrimp combo they said the chicken was also good. The drinks were equally as good

First time trying Kanki Japanese House . My friend brought me here for my birthday lunch and we…read morewere seated right away and had an option to either sit at a table or where the chef actually cooks all the food in front of you. We chose that part as we enjoyed watching our food being prepared and we wanted a little entertainment while we were having our lunch. We ordered the hibachi shrimp with vegetables, fried rice and salad. The salad came with a couple of options for dressings and I chose the ginger and this was delicious. The salad was fresh and a good portion. The vegetables were cooked perfectly, the zucchini and mushrooms were exactly the way I like them prepared. The shrimp was cooked very well and the shrimp were fresh and plump. I love the sauce that you get when you order hibachi food and they gave us plenty. Our server was very nice and attentive he came back and checked on us brought us drinks when we were running low. They asked if we we we're celebrating a birthday or an anniversary and I said a birthday. At the end of the meal, a group of the staff came out and sang a song in Japanese and played a bongo and served a scoop of sherbet. It was really cute. And we enjoyed the entertainment of our food being prepared. This restaurant is clean and neat and we enjoyed our lunch today. I will be back.