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Came back to Yuri and tried something other than their sushi (which is great). I tried the pork katsu, and it was ok. The pork was a little tough and the breading was soggy underneath the cutlet when it arrived. 4 stars for the portion - it was a lot of food. I will probably stick to sushi whenever I come back.
Probably one of the worst Japanese spots I've been to in a while which is surprising considering all the good reviews! I did not like the chicken teriyaki at all and the chicken katsu was not breaded or seasoned well.
Awesome! We ate here before going to the lantern festival and the sushi and service was amazing!
I stopped in on a quiet Tuesday late afternoon because I happened to be in Cary. I used to live in this area and wanted to revisit some of the places I've loved in the past, but got a hankering for sushi and found Yuri on Yelp. Located in a strip mall near Trader Joe's and Staples, Yuri is a bit hidden. When I walked in, however, it was like entering a Zen garden: low lighting, quiet, and austere. There were a few other patrons eating, and the hostess sat me at the table next to them. (Why? There were probably 20 other tables, but I have to be right next to the only other folks eating? I know it makes it easier for the wait staff, but is that your main concern, or is it making for a good dining experience?) A very nice, quiet server came almost as soon as I was seated and had opened the menu. I asked about food options and was guided through the menu organization, which is thorough and extensive. I decided not to opt for the sashimi that had caught my attention on Yelp, but instead ordered a few rolls - a Rainbow roll and a rice-free roll that is held together with cucumber strips. There's no WiFi, so I read email on my phone waiting for my food, which arrived in just a few minutes. The presentation was perfection! I loved how the chef used the seeded centers of the cucumbers as design pieces, since the larger roll had been covered with the outer flesh of this delicious vegetable. There were generous portions of fish in both rolls. The interior of the Rainbow roll was a minced fish mixture, instead of the traditional California roll ingredients (which the menu specifically stated). This made it a little more difficult to pick up and dip in soy sauce, but it was fairly tasty, nonetheless. The fish in the other roll was positively exploding out of the wrapper! I've never been to a place where so much fresh fish has been put into two rolls of this size. But there seemed to be something missing. There was no contrast to the fish. There were no sauces or garnishes used on the rolls. A dish of soy-type sauce was delivered with the meal, but the rolls, while tasty with fish, had no additional spices to enhance the flavors. Other than a little tang from the spicy mix in the Rainbow roll (which wasn't very spicy) and adding wasabi or soy sauce, there was not much going on. No fish roe, no sauces, etc. That cost a star. The server checked back several times, once just to make sure the afternoon sun wasn't making my table too warm. Not hovering, just checking in. After my neighbors left, another family was seated at the same table. I began to wonder if the other tables were actually functional, since no one was walking on that whole side of the restaurant. I understand seating folks by the window, in order to draw in foot traffic, but having to be so close to another two parties of diners, as well as the wait staff as they cleared the table, made for a less than ideal experience. That's where the other star went.
I had a good experience at Yuri for lunch on the weekend. Yuri is tucked in a corner, between several other shops. The inside is very well decorated with multiple types of seating. Alongside the standard tables and bar seating, there were also more traditional mat seats that you could sit at. The menu was pretty expansive and had a lot of selection. We ordered 3 sushi rolls (speed, fire dragon, and seafood roll). All 3 rolls had very generous portion sizes and fresh cuts of fish. The sushi rolls here are slightly larger and contain more fish than your average sushi spot. Overall great sushi spot, would recommend.
This was our first time going to Yuri (though we may have gotten takeout in the past). We don't have the prior owner / new owner experience, so my review is based purely on the restaurant under the new owner. The nigiri was amazing and the quality of the toro and otoro were on par with what we get at M Sushi and Akami. I am SO happy to have a restaurant close to us that has fatty tuna and salmon belly. We also dined with our 2 year old (who likes sushi) and did not experience the negativity some of the reviews here mentioned. She is generally well behaved in public, but of course had a few two year old moments (getting excited about the food). Would definitely recommend!
There is no better place for sushi in Raleigh. Sure, there are places out there that have Buy one get one rolls, but the quality and size of the fish is amazing. I've been coming to this place for at least 10 years. Service is always good. The place is clean and the staff is always friendly. I have tried many sushi places in the Triangle area. Some of them are almost as good as Yuri... Almost. That's why I keep coming back here. I just moved 35 minutes away from this restaurant. It's well worth the trip. And if the place is really busy, please be patient. Don't take it on them. The food is worth the wait.
This is a casual restaurant which is great if you being small kids, like I did. The service is good and their food is yummy too! Our favorite is the Ahi Tower. It normally comes with crab but my hubby has a shellfish allergy so we got extra tuna in ours. It is so yummy! We also tried some rolls including the Mr. Miyagi roll. The rolls were very good. Lastly, we tried some nigiri and it was fresh! We've been twice in less than a two month span! We've will be going back for sure.
Solid sushi place, 4.5 stars on my list. I tried take out sushi from here once and I quite liked it so I was excited to visit this place in person. Got here on Sunday at around 5 and the place was dead, barely anyone inside. Unfortunately looks like same was true for staff as service was very slow. But regardless, I went for a bento box with teriyaki scallops and for an appetizer we shared ahi tower, even though it's technically considered a specialty roll. Ahi tower was definitely a star of the table. Sushi rice, crab meat, spicy tuna, avocado are stacked in a pretty tall tower, topped with special sauce and surrounded with spicy Mayo and three types of caviar. Server offers you to scramble it for you or you can do it yourself. I loved the taste, loved the presentation. The only thing is, it's just too much mayo. I would probably cut the amount of mayo in half. It has bold flavor, it's spicy, and it's just too much and when you realize that it's already too late because the tower is scrambled and smothered in mayo at that point. That said I would definitely order it again and just ask for half mayo because otherwise it's phenomenal. Bento box was good but nothing to rave about. Scallops were in weird breading so I can't say I enjoyed them too much, taste was good but texture was what ruined it for me. I'd go for chicken or meat next time. Finally when we were done with food we sat there for close to 15 minutes until our server checked back on us. So yeah, it was probably not the very best dining experience, but overall I liked the food, staff was nice, and I also keep in mind that take out I tried in the past and enjoyed all of it.
2 months ago
Tucked in between the Trader Joe's and Szechuan Mansion hot pot, this spot is in a hot area! The interior is clean and well decorated, and feels comfortable to have large groups or parties. Came by during lunch and tried their omakase combo, and it is a delicious way to get multiple items for a good price! I ordered the sushi and sashimi combo (includes side salad and miso soup) for $16, and an appetizer of edamame (~$8). The fish was fresh and I loved the ginger dressing on the salad. Our server was very attentive and gave great service. All of the staff were friendly. My friend and I were able to enjoy our meal without feeling rushed. read more
Came back to Yuri and tried something other than their sushi (which is great). I tried the pork katsu, and it was ok. The pork was a little tough and the breading was soggy underneath the cutlet when it arrived. 4 stars for the portion - it was a lot of food. I will probably stick to sushi whenever I come back. read more
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10 months ago
Awesome! We ate here before going to the lantern festival and the sushi and service was amazing! read more
I stopped in on a quiet Tuesday late afternoon because I happened to be in Cary. I used to live in this area and wanted to revisit some of the places I've loved in the past, but got a hankering for sushi and found Yuri on Yelp. Located in a strip mall near Trader Joe's and Staples, Yuri is a bit hidden. When I walked in, however, it was like entering a Zen garden: low lighting, quiet, and austere. There were a few other patrons eating, and the hostess sat me at the table next to them. (Why? There were probably 20 other tables, but I have to be right next to the only other folks eating? I know it makes it easier for the wait staff, but is that your main concern, or is it making for a good dining experience?) A very nice, quiet server came almost as soon as I was seated and had opened the menu. I asked about food options and was guided through the menu organization, which is thorough and extensive. I decided not to opt for the sashimi that had caught my attention on Yelp, but instead ordered a few rolls - a Rainbow roll and a rice-free roll that is held together with cucumber strips. There's no WiFi, so I read email on my phone waiting for my food, which arrived in just a few minutes. The presentation was perfection! I loved how the chef used the seeded centers of the cucumbers as design pieces, since the larger roll had been covered with the outer flesh of this delicious vegetable. There were generous portions of fish in both rolls. The interior of the Rainbow roll was a minced fish mixture, instead of the traditional California roll ingredients (which the menu specifically stated). This made it a little more difficult to pick up and dip in soy sauce, but it was fairly tasty, nonetheless. The fish in the other roll was positively exploding out of the wrapper! I've never been to a place where so much fresh fish has been put into two rolls of this size. But there seemed to be something missing. There was no contrast to the fish. There were no sauces or garnishes used on the rolls. A dish of soy-type sauce was delivered with the meal, but the rolls, while tasty with fish, had no additional spices to enhance the flavors. Other than a little tang from the spicy mix in the Rainbow roll (which wasn't very spicy) and adding wasabi or soy sauce, there was not much going on. No fish roe, no sauces, etc. That cost a star. The server checked back several times, once just to make sure the afternoon sun wasn't making my table too warm. Not hovering, just checking in. After my neighbors left, another family was seated at the same table. I began to wonder if the other tables were actually functional, since no one was walking on that whole side of the restaurant. I understand seating folks by the window, in order to draw in foot traffic, but having to be so close to another two parties of diners, as well as the wait staff as they cleared the table, made for a less than ideal experience. That's where the other star went. read more
I had a good experience at Yuri for lunch on the weekend. Yuri is tucked in a corner, between several other shops. The inside is very well decorated with multiple types of seating. Alongside the standard tables and bar seating, there were also more traditional mat seats that you could sit at. The menu was pretty expansive and had a lot of selection. We ordered 3 sushi rolls (speed, fire dragon, and seafood roll). All 3 rolls had very generous portion sizes and fresh cuts of fish. The sushi rolls here are slightly larger and contain more fish than your average sushi spot. Overall great sushi spot, would recommend. read more
2 years ago
This was our first time going to Yuri (though we may have gotten takeout in the past). We don't have the prior owner / new owner experience, so my review is based purely on the restaurant under the new owner. The nigiri was amazing and the quality of the toro and otoro were on par with what we get at M Sushi and Akami. I am SO happy to have a restaurant close to us that has fatty tuna and salmon belly. We also dined with our 2 year old (who likes sushi) and did not experience the negativity some of the reviews here mentioned. She is generally well behaved in public, but of course had a few two year old moments (getting excited about the food). Would definitely recommend! read more
3 months ago
There is no better place for sushi in Raleigh. Sure, there are places out there that have Buy one get one rolls, but the quality and size of the fish is amazing. I've been coming to this place for at least 10 years. Service is always good. The place is clean and the staff is always friendly. I have tried many sushi places in the Triangle area. Some of them are almost as good as Yuri... Almost. That's why I keep coming back here. I just moved 35 minutes away from this restaurant. It's well worth the trip. And if the place is really busy, please be patient. Don't take it on them. The food is worth the wait. read more
This is a casual restaurant which is great if you being small kids, like I did. The service is good and their food is yummy too! Our favorite is the Ahi Tower. It normally comes with crab but my hubby has a shellfish allergy so we got extra tuna in ours. It is so yummy! We also tried some rolls including the Mr. Miyagi roll. The rolls were very good. Lastly, we tried some nigiri and it was fresh! We've been twice in less than a two month span! We've will be going back for sure. read more
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11 months ago
Solid sushi place, 4.5 stars on my list. I tried take out sushi from here once and I quite liked it so I was excited to visit this place in person. Got here on Sunday at around 5 and the place was dead, barely anyone inside. Unfortunately looks like same was true for staff as service was very slow. But regardless, I went for a bento box with teriyaki scallops and for an appetizer we shared ahi tower, even though it's technically considered a specialty roll. Ahi tower was definitely a star of the table. Sushi rice, crab meat, spicy tuna, avocado are stacked in a pretty tall tower, topped with special sauce and surrounded with spicy Mayo and three types of caviar. Server offers you to scramble it for you or you can do it yourself. I loved the taste, loved the presentation. The only thing is, it's just too much mayo. I would probably cut the amount of mayo in half. It has bold flavor, it's spicy, and it's just too much and when you realize that it's already too late because the tower is scrambled and smothered in mayo at that point. That said I would definitely order it again and just ask for half mayo because otherwise it's phenomenal. Bento box was good but nothing to rave about. Scallops were in weird breading so I can't say I enjoyed them too much, taste was good but texture was what ruined it for me. I'd go for chicken or meat next time. Finally when we were done with food we sat there for close to 15 minutes until our server checked back on us. So yeah, it was probably not the very best dining experience, but overall I liked the food, staff was nice, and I also keep in mind that take out I tried in the past and enjoyed all of it. read more
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Was craving sushi after a long weekend and on my way back to Fayetteville decided to swing by Yuri. So glad I did as the sushi was fresh and fast. I got the Philadelphia roll and the butterfly roll. The Philly roll was nothing super special. But, the butterfly roll, wow! The butterfly roll was recommended by another customer that came to pick up her order. So wish I could thank her as it was such a great recommendation. The butterfly roll was fresh salmon stuffed with Crab Meat. It came with a side of spicy Mayo, wasabi Mayo, and Ponzu sauce. The spicy mayo and Wasabi mayo gave the salmon a nice pop and was so delicious. I could've kept eating more and more, but stopped myself and I was able to get another meal out of the butterfly roll. I definitely will be back and on a pay day as Yuri rolls especially the specialty ones do not come cheap, but it is worth it! read more
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Amazing place! We absolutely loved it The food tasted very authentic and the customer service was great! read more
3 years ago
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4 years ago
I searched for a sushi place on a whim, and came across so many, and decided on this one. I am beyond happy I found this gem! A little bit more pricey overall when we got the bill, but I don't even care. The food was amazing. Upon arrival, we were greeted by friendly staff and seated immediately. We ordered the Ahi tower, Dallas roll, fire dragon, crawfish dynamite, butterfly roll, and two cali's for our young children. My husband also got a beer. Our total was $112 before a tip. A bit higher than most places for that amount of food, but I'll pay for that quality. The Ahi tower alone, was the star. As it shows for decades now. I would come here just for that as lunch. It's top tier! Don't sleep on it! The Dallas roll and the fire dragon were good, but nothing out of ordinary for sushi. Super fresh and made great! What really stood out was the butterfly, the crawfish dynamite, and I'll mention again, the Ahi tower. Honestly some of the best sushi I have had in years. I will be returning sooner than I planned! read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
The food was delicious and the atmosphere was nice. Lots of selection which gives you the chance to visit again. read more
2 years ago
The food here is always excellent, but the staff is even more so. Yuri has a very inviting atmosphere and relaxing aesthetic. I had the Spicy Dragon roll and Red Sun roll today. Both were great, but I do think I still prefer the Special Dragon to the Spicy Dragon roll (be aware that it is very filling). You can't go wrong with tempura, and it's great that Yuri does it right! read more
5 years ago
Authentic. Fresh. Clean. Relaxing atmosphere. Great service. Couldn't explain it any better than that. For all sushi lovers, this is a great spot to try if you haven't already! read more
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I've had Yuri bookmarked for a while and was glad I finally got the chance to go! My friend and I came for dinner on a weeknight. Service was friendly and food was great. I got the Ahi Tower, which was a beautiful and yummy tower of spicy tuna, crab meat, avocado, rice, caviar, spicy mayo, and sweet sauce. Although it was $16.95, the serving was pretty large. We also shared the Monkey Brain appetizer, which was breaded, deep-fried avocado stuffed with crabmeat and spicy tuna and served with salad greens. It was big enough to be eaten as an entree! Finally, we got their green tea ice cream which was the perfect way to end the meal. read more
6 years ago
We came here on the fly. We had no plans and had just wrapped up in Trader Joe's and we were starving. We came in around 8:45pm and we were the only table along with one or two others. Our waitress was the sweetest! She was so so nice and friendly. She was also super quick and the food was coming out very fast. We shared one Cary Parkway Roll and a Bento box. The Cary Parkway Roll was delicious (soft shell crab, eel, salmon, tuna, seaweed salad, and spicy Mayo/sweet sauce). It was a little heavy on the sauces but was very good! The bento box came with 5 raw sushi pieces, California roll and spicy tuna roll, and rice and meat (salad and miso soup too). The service really made this experience. Our server was seriously so helpful.. pointing out the best things to try and being so friendly! read more
2 years ago
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4 years ago
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