Sushi Mon

This place is buzzing with energy! They don’t take reservations, so we ended up sitting near the entrance of the office building — but it was totally worth it. The atmosphere is lively, and the sushi is fresh and beautifully prepared. Next time, I’ll try to come earlier to grab a seat at the bar and watch the chefs work their magic. Highly recommend if you love great sushi and a vibrant vibe!

I had such a great experience here! My boyfriend and I got the Truffle Tuna Roll, and it looked absolutely beautiful—almost too pretty to eat—and it tasted just as amazing. I also picked out a few different types of nigiri, and each one was super fresh and cut so nicely. You can really tell the chef knows what they’re doing. Our server, Danielle, was awesome—really friendly and made the whole meal even better with her great service. Prices were totally fair, and even though the place is on the smaller side, it was really clean and had a kind of casual upscale hotel restaurant vibe.

Aesthetics... music... food. Currently on a work trip and luckily found this place on Google. It's in a beautiful, quaint location with a convenient parking garage attached. Everything I ate was an experience. I felt comfortable eating alone at the Sushi bar too which is saying a lot. I suggest getting here when it opens as it does tend to get busy quite fast, which honestly is a testament to this restaurant.

Sushi Mon inspires sushi cravings that last long after your first visit. If you like good, fresh sushi, friendly and attentive staff, and an intimate dining ambiance, this is the spot for you! I ordered the unagi (eel) sushi, which was perfectly savory and fresh. I’d also recommend the gyoza dumplings; tender, juicy, crisp on the edges, and full of flavor. This place is perfect for solo diners or a meal with friends/family. Fairly priced, and very well worth it, Sushi Mon is now a go-to of mine!

Wow definitely one of the best sushi in Raleigh. Super high quality and simply delicious. I’d say the atmosphere is okay, since the their space is really small and the tables outside feel a little weird. They also don’t take reservations which is such a bummer - so try to get there as soon as they open. Nonetheless, I would go back every week if I could :)

Great foods and great service! I was dying to try this place and it’s so worth the hype! I came for a quick lunch and i left full and happy 🥰 I picked the lunch combo which came with 6 pcs of nigiri, a spicy tuna hand roll, miso soup or salad (i chose salad for my combo and i was happy that i did). The salad came with a special dressing (my guess is yuzu but i’m not sure) it was light and refreshing The nigiri 🍣 was also amazing (the fish quality is 🤌🏻) Service was great! Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. The decor and atmosphere is great for any occasion. I’ll def be back

I had high hopes for this sushi restaurant, but unfortunately, the experience fell short of my expectations. I sat at the bar for the omakase, but it felt as though I could have just as easily dined outside the main dining area, as the entire omakase was served all at once with no interaction from the sushi chefs. The nigiri was decent, but the spicy tuna hand roll was disappointing—wrapped in a strange non-nori paper and far too sweet and over-seasoned for my taste. Thankfully, the negitoro I ordered was quite enjoyable. Overall, while the experience was acceptable, it felt more like a conveyor-belt operation than the intimate, personalized omakase I was hoping for.

Freshest and best in the city. Great servers, the sushi chefs are super friendly. Wish I had taken more pictures for this review but I couldn't to. Eat this food in my belly

Amazing quality and service! A little gem!!! This is a very special place with meticulous detail to presentation!

I am so disappointed I did not make it to sushi mon earlier. I recently went in for lunch and was so impressed. It definitely got busy for lunch, I arrived at 11:50 so that I could grab a table. The lunch specials are great! I wanted to try a few other things as well so I added on some apps. The gyoza was great and I really loved their rocksalt salmon. For lunch I could the bento box. Their miso soup is awesome and definitely elevated, it had great chunks of fish and cabbage in it. The bento box was tasty, but the chicken teriyaki was cold, but flavorful. The truffle tuna roll my favorite, loved the addition of the lemon zest. The salmon with it was great as well, I was just wayy too full. Parking is easy here either in the deck or in one the parking lots. When you pull into the main entrance of the plaza Sushi Mon is located as one of the first businesses on the left hand side.

Omakase in context Is this top tier omakase? No. But is it good enough? Yes. Omakase in context. Not bad at all for the area. In the triangle, everyone knows msushi is king. Sushi mon is a new challenger. Their omakase is served all at once. The fish is pretty fresh and tender. Flavor is good THO it may be hard to tell given the amount of spice/sauce/wasabi they put on. One could argue that they are catering to local taste. Overall, you get what you pay for. This is the epitome of $45 omakase.

Limited menu but the freshest fish in Raleigh. Come early if you want a seat inside the restaurant.

This is the best sushi we have ever had! The ingredients were so fresh, absolutely amazing! The highlight was the black cod appetizer and the king sushi sashimi. The service was wonderful, one of the best dining experiences we've had a long time. Very clean as well with a very pleasant ambiance.

Excellent service and top quality sushi! I stopped by with some girlfriends for the first time and had such a hard time picking what I want because everything looked so good! I love a omakase so I got their Nigiri Omakase for $45 and it was worth it! Every piece was the perfect bite! I also tried my friends seaweed salad which is such a good portion and the miso which isn't your typical miso with the dry tofu and seaweed, this soup had salmon pieces in it with excellent umami flavor! Will definitely be back!

I give Sushi Mon 4.5 stars rounded up to 5. No doubt, this was some of the best sushi we've had in the Triangle. However, we didn't walk away wowed with the overall experience like we have with other Japanese restaurants such as M Sushi in Durham. Where Sushi Mon has M beat, though, is in value. You can have an excellent sushi meal here without breaking the bank. This place is worth visiting and I recommend it if you like good sushi. Sushi Mon originally opened in December 2018 on Hillsborough Street near NC State. That location closed in November 2020, during the pandemic: https://bit.ly/44OioBd Sushi Mon reopened in February 2021 in its current location at the relatively-new Glenwood Place mixed-use development. It's situated on the ground floor inside an office building. You can't see it from the street. Free parking is available in the adjacent deck at 3705 National Drive. This is a small restaurant and at the time of our visit, they didn't take reservations. Not ideal. I guesstimate the dining room can seat about 30 people comfortably, including at the sushi bar. They had additional seating outside in the office building lobby, but that seating had a different, colder vibe. Instead of being seated outside, our group decided to wait for an inside table. We all thought the wait was worth it because the atmosphere inside was much better because it was an actual restaurant atmosphere. I made sure to add our party to Sushi Mon's waitlist via Yelp when we were on the way. Yelp provided live estimated wait times. Our full party (5) arrived and checked in by the time Yelp told us to. Despite using the waitlist feature, I was aware there still might be a wait. At the host stand, we were given an estimated wait time of 25-35 minutes. We asked if we could get drinks at the bar while we waited. We were told no and directed to The Iron Oaks around the corner (same building): https://bit.ly/3YguccO We got drinks and waited there until I got a text from Sushi Mon. Our actual wait time ended up being right around 25 minutes on a Saturday around 6:30pm. "Table is ALMOST ready" text came through at 6:32pm and we had 10 minutes to arrive. "Powered by Yelp Waitlist." Inside, the restaurant was modern, simple, and elegant. At dinner, the food and drink menus were pretty straightforward. They run a tight ship. No cocktails, only a few beers. One thing I noticed - that I was kind of expecting to see - was a full-blown omakase option. They didn't have one. It was "only" the eight-piece Nigiri Omakase option, which all five of us ended up ordering, along with some other dishes to share. That said, I do think this place is legit in terms of the dishes and ingredient quality. While some sushi aficionados may find the selection to be limited, I think it is decent for the area. Here's what we got: Sake * Sho Chiku Bai Nigori Unfiltered Sake (750 mL bottle, large, $33) - "silky mild" and creamy Wine * Rose Del Borro, Il Borro, Toscana, Italy (glass, $14) * Sauvignon Blanc, Roth Estate, Sonoma County (glass, $12) * Cabernet Sauvignon, Banshee Winery, Paso Robles (bottle, $48) Cold Dishes * Nigiri Omakase ($45) x5 - miso soup, chef's choice of 8 pieces nigiri, hand roll, tamago * Miso Black Cod ($18) - miso-marinated black cod, butter lettuce wrap, pickle radish, kataifi, sumiso Hot Dishes * Kama ($16) - grilled fish collars: yellowtail, salmon, and amberjack * Spicy Garlic Edamame ($8) - steamed soybean with kosher salt Special Rolls * Truffle Tuna ($16) - tuna, truffle oil, creamy ponzu, apple chip, pickle radish, spicy tuna The sushi rice was really good in terms of taste (seasoning) and texture. The nigiri was superb. If I heard our server correctly, the Nigiri Omakase consisted of Seabream with kosher salt and lemon juice, Ocean Trout with shallot chip, Shima-aji (striped jack, didn't see this one on the menu), Yellowtail with serrano pepper, Amberjack with scallion, Bluefin Tuna Toro with rice cracker, Negitoro (minced raw tuna) with wasabi and scallion inside and topped with scallion, and King Shrimp with garlic chip. Since I'm allergic to shrimp, I got a Salmon with Salmon Roe (ikura) on top. Most of the pieces came with soy sauce and wasabi, so there was no separate soy sauce and wasabi. I believe the King Shrimp came with garlic butter. The hand roll was fantastic. Apparently, the Tamago contained crustacean, so I was subbed in Eel (unagi) instead. It was yummy. The other dishes were good, but didn't shine like the Nigiri Omakase. The Kama wasn't among the best my wife and I have had, but we did like how there were three different types served in a single order. The drinks were par for the course. They could've been better. Service was great. Our server was Donna and she did a wonderful job. She was kind and attentive. Our entire order came out quick. Sushi Mon is owned by chef-owner Chris Lee. The aforementioned M Sushi is owned by chef-owner Michael Lee. Coincidentally, both have Korean heritage.

Sushi Mon is a surprise in the bottom floor of a business building. The adjacent garage has something like 10 handicap spots which made bringing my mother even easier. We had a choice of a counter or tables in the vestibule. We navigated to the sushi counter which was quiet and nice. We sat near a friendly man who chatted with us about what we were eating. It's been a while, but everything we had was very good. I recommended Sushi Mon to my family who live in the area.

Wow what a lovely intimate dining location and experience! Sat right at the sushi bar and the food came out quick and was delicious! The rolls were good sized and sharing two and an appetizer was perfect! Good price point for fresh quality food. The restaurant is very small and not many tables so get there around open to get in or join a waitlist as there is not reservations.

Had a really good meal at Sushi Mon last night. The service was quick even though they were very busy. The place is spotless and modern with top notch chefs. I had the truffle tuna roll and it was very good. Will be going back for this roll soon.

BLUF: Tasty. We felt the meal got sweeter than expected as we ate. A bountiful amount of seaweed salad came out sitting on top of a bed of spring greens. Great flavor for the first few bites, but slowly the sweetness started showing through and being more dominant. The Rock Salt Seared Salmon was perfect. Could eat five more orders. We went with the Salmon Crunch Roll thinking the mango could bring a nice sweetness. Little did we know that would be the dominant seasoning towards the end of the meal. The roll was decent, I don't know, felt 'meh' for a specialty roll. Chirashi was good. The scattered presentation was interesting with the chunks of fish, gari, and roe scattered throughout. I suppose the idea was to help the diner get a different bite with each scoop. Sushi Mon is fantastic. I believe where they really shine are in their nigiris. If it's your first visit, go for the omakase to get the best experience.

Great ambiance, sushi and service! Would highly recommend. The Nigira Omakase, truffle tuna roll and rainbow were all delicious.

Never disappoints. Clean, service on point, food fresh & flavorful. Must try for all sushi lovers ‼

Nice place with a cool ambiance! Udon was nothing special, but was still good and at a fair price ($14) for how fancy the restaurant seems. The restaurant is definitely in an odd location and I don't love how they serve tables outside in the lobby area (?) but I was lucky to get a table inside near the sushi chefs, which was a much better spot. Small menu, but cool spot to try!

Amazing ! Small space but tasty sushi and prompt service. Great for small intimate celebrations

We went here on a random whim and couldn't be happier we found this location. The sushi was one of the freshest I've ever had in the triangle area. Definitely a new favorite spot for my family. Reasonable prices and great service.

Had a great time at sushi Mon, service was great. Loved the vibe very cute. Sat inside and service was super quick. Food reasonably priced. The garlic edamame was definitely a fave but everything was really good overall.

Dinner at Sushi Mon was our favorite meal when visiting the Raleigh area! It was tricky finding the restaurant, as we discovered that you need to enter the lobby of an apartment building to get to the entrance. But once we got there, we were blown away. The service was friendly, speedy, and helpful - five stars. And the food - just WOW. To drink, we ordered the craft hot sake, which was a good amount for the two of us to share and paired perfectly with our meal. We started with the rock salt seared salmon, which was so unique. Our server informed us that the longer the salmon sits on the salt, the more flavorful it gets, so we both ate a piece right away and then another about 10 minutes later to compare. Flavorful and fun! We also got the Salmon Crunch roll, which was expertly prepared and a great mixture of flavors & textures. The Donburi was another standout since I don't see this often on menus. The warm bowl cooks the fish, and after the dish arrived, our server advised that we mix it all up to get a variety of ingredients and flavors, like seaweed and salmon roe, in each bite. I'd describe it as somewhat like a hot poké bowl. So good and definitely worth a try if you've never had it!

Service was not good and the food was not impressive as others have praised. I don't plan to go back

I genuinely loved loved this place wow! My girlfriend and I went for lunch and really focused on the small app plates. We started off with the Yellowtail Crudo, it was light and I love the sweetness of the Mango Dressing. Next up the Rock Salt Seared Salmon - the Himalayan salt block added so much full flavor with the crispy shallots. My ultimate favorite X-O Tuna, there was something about the truffle aioli. We ended with Kiss of Fire roll. You must try this place. It's perfect for a date, the place is a little small so I suggest getting on the waitlist. Also ensure you order the FRESH wasabi! You will not be disappointed!

Incredible sushi. Beautiful rolls and perfect nigiri. The fish is served at a proper temperature. The table next to me ordered the lunch special which was stunning, a nice variety of sushi, nigiri and a roll. I would gladly order this on my next visit. The interior is everything I want from a Japanese restaurant, small, quaint, a little dark and intimate. This restaurant itself is kinda tucked away, so happy hunting!

This is one of the best sushi restaurants I have been to in the triangle area! I came here for lunch- they have a limited menu but a few lunch specials that were enticing. I ordered the sushi-sashimi bento and it was delicious. The bento included high quality, large cuts of fish. My favorites were the salmon sashimi and the tuna sushi although everything in the bento box was amazing. The fresh wasabi that came with it was also a perfect touch. The bento came with miso soup which was the most unique miso soup I have ever had. They add fish to the miso soup to make it more rich and flavorful. The restaurant itself is small and cozy so it fills up quickly. It is located in an office/apartment building. I would recommend parking in the attached parking garage as it's closest to the restaurant. Overall, I really enjoyed my lunch here. Compared to other sushi restaurants in the area, this place easily outshines many of the other places. I look forward to returning to try more of their menu!

Ummmmm where do I start? When you come across a restaurant where its location is inconspicuous and yet there is still a line, you know you're in a good spot. The ambience is cool and intimate, with high quality sushi with reasonable prices. Every piece of nigiri was curated with their matching toppings/seasonings and service was friendly and efficient. Def one of my top sushi spots in the area.

I ordered some sushi for takeout and it was solid. Beautifully presented too, even in the to-go box. I think I had ordered an omakase, truffle tuna roll, and like a regular salmon roll but wound up with two truffle tuna rolls. A lucky mix up for me! Also their miso soup is legit! It has actual fish in it and is richer with more body and depth of flavor than you usually get as a side. Very impressed.

Fabulous! Very interesting dishes. Everything is so fresh and tasty! One detractor is the lack of storing space: they seat you in a lobby which is weird

Great sushi! We went on New Year's Eve knowing it would be busy so we got there at opening time and there was already a line. We were the last to get a seat and we're very pleased by that. It was new year so it was crazy and the staff was a little out of sorts but in the end they pulled through. The sashimi was amazing, so was the gyoza and black cod. It's a small intimate place that doesn't take reservations. M sushi in Durham still wins for best sushi but this is a distant second. Also, the hot sake is wonderful!

4x there. Specialty rolls always good especially Tuna truffle. Starters fantastic. Service always spot on. Tried an order of Toro (sashimi) and sadly it was thick and tough. We sat at the counter this time which was roomy.

This has become a standby, one was once a occasional indulgence now is a weekly obsession! The roles are fantastic, and the fish could not be fresher. Worth the sushi and sashimi, the rolls now are an afterthought!

This is absolutely some of the best sushi I have ever had! Everything was high quality, prepared well! Each piece was like butter! Even their salad and miso soup were delicious and unique. I don't recommend this place as a "kid friendly place". No kids menus, Definitely more upscale and date night vibe, very quaint. We do not live in the area and didn't realize just how upper scale it was, we had our 10 and 13 year old with us, however, we were treated so kind and my son happens to love sushi, my daughter not so much yet was able to get chicken teriyaki, which she loved!! We will definitely be back, but as a date night!

Absolutely fantastic. I've been to Sushi Mon at its previous location, and it didn't leave a heavy impression on me originally. But when I went to go eat at their new location it seemed very refined and everything seemed to be executed better. Ordered the chirashi bowl and the donburi as our main entrees and they both were incredible. The chirashi bowl was light and had plenty of fish that mixed well together in the bowl. The donburi, was amazing. As someone who focuses on the texture of the food, the donburi was able to provide a little bit of everything. The charred rice, crispy bits, and soft fish and rice led to a very exciting dish that went above my expectations. It is now located on the base level of an office building (or maybe an apartment complex?). The vibe inside is kind of fancy and it suits well for a fancy night out or date night. Overall excellent place and I really recommend people come here if they haven't already.

Th food & service both were good and I consider it the best sushi restaurant in town. But inside of the restaurant seems not having enough space, it is kind of noisy.

Yum!!!! I will be back, this place has a lovely, intimate dining area and the food is delicious. I HIGHLY recommend you put your name on the wait list as it is a very small interior and the wait can easily be 30 min+. Overall though this is new go to spot, I can't wait to come back. The sushi is fresh, the ingredients are quality and the flavors are top tier. I almost went back the next day to get the omakase again for lunch, it was SOOOO good. I even saw my non sushi lover boyfriend enjoy! I couldn't even get a pic of the full plate because we already dug in! But as you can see their presentation is beautiful. The miso soup is also pretty unique, its got salmon in it. My first time trying it that way so thats a heads up, I will say the broth was so savory and rich though so I really liked that part. The service was great as well, thanks Eric! We had an amazing night overall and I will 100% be back!! See yall again soon. Try this spot!!

This place is quiet, elegant, and small. Perfect for those business lunch dates with a special client or special somebody... Parking can be confusing or just go find free parking at their decks. Service was very quick and friendly. Our server was very kind and knowledgeable about the menu. Fyi: they did not have Uni on the weekdays. I was told starting Friday, so maybe Fridays and Saturdays only for Uni lovers. Lunch lover should always get their lunch sized bento. To me, it was a lot of food: 4pieces a roll, 4 pieces of nigiri 6 pieces of sashimi (I think, please see pic for exact #) this is the bang for your buck! Please remember that delicious sushi does not require any soy sauce. The chef will automatically brush a special sauce on the piece of nigiri for the perfect taste. Please do not drown your nigiri in soy sauce. That is blasphemy!! But if u really need soy sauce please dip it fish down first not rice down, for the rice will absorbed all the soy sauce making it super salty!

This place is next level! We ordered the craft hot sake, which was tasty in its own right but also paired well with the food. The rock salt seared salmon was delicious and served on a slab of salt, so the longer you leave it on the plate, the tastier the salmon gets. The crunch salmon roll was also excellent, as was the donburi, which was fun to try since I haven't seen that on a lot of menus. Definitely a place I'd be eager to try again and sample more of the menu.

Excellent, fresh sushi done right but don't expect an exhaustive menu. Seaweed salad was top notch and exceeded expectation. The preparation with arugula and radish made me hesitate but I ultimately really enjoyed the addition of the arugula. It's a small space and very serene. They could likely accommodate a larger group in the lobby area outside the main dining room. If I could've eaten more, I would have...even considered going back my second night in Raleigh. I'll be back! Just a tip: When I followed the GPS there was no outside signage so I drove around and made the correct guess to park in the parking deck and enter what appeared to be an office building.

They have moved three times in three years but I am glad that the quality and style of their food still remains as one of the best authentic Japanese restaurants in NC and it's always a easy 4.5-5 star given the price performance. The new venue is a little bigger than what it was across the street - upbeat and stylish and heavily surrounded by earthy colors. The service is on the slower end, but the food definitely makes up for it. Miso soup is a must - chefs clearly spent hours cooking it and it is reflective in the texture. The unagi don has un-proportionally too much rice but the taste is still above average. The nigiri and the sashimi is spot on as usual even though I am not a big fan of the rolls. Solid 4.5 stars and I hope they can keep it going!

I have only ever done take out from Sushi Mon, but it is one of my favorite sushi spots in Raleigh! The sushi is so fresh. I normally prefer the "crazier" speciality rolls, but their basic sushi rolls are so well done. The California and spicy tuna rolls are my go to! I also enjoyed the rock salt salmon.

Great food, nice little place, excellent service! Try the salmon on the Himalayan salt rock, it's unbelievably good! Sushi so fresh and tasty, you won't need soy sauce or wasabi. Can't recommend more highly!

Me and my sister decided to try a new sushi restaurant. I'm not a big fan of the Buy One Get One free (BOGO) sushi business model. So I was excited to try this establishment. First off, I love the vibe of the interior of the restaurant. My waiter was phenomenal and super helpful. Be prepared to wait for at least an hour or more because the restaurant is small, so I recommend coming when it first opens! If you have a party of 5 or more come early because there are only a few tables large enough to fit a party of 5 or more. Food: We ordered 2 rolls: the Lion King and Kiss of Fire. Both were incredible and the portion of fish was generous! The quality of both rolls was top notch and both rolls were unique! The rice to fish/crab was equal and good! Secondly, we both ordered the Omakase dinner which came with 8 nigiri, miso soup, a tuna hand roll, and the sponge cake as dessert! All the nigiris were fresh and well made. My favorites were the Hokkaido scallop and torched salmon! I definitely recommend this place and it is a perfect place for a date night!

Fabulous experience. Beautiful sushi. Sitting at the counter is a joy. So fresh. Impeccable service. Cool and comfortable place to enjoy first class sushi in the Triangle. My wife and I love it.

Wow. Wow. Wow. Best sushi place ever. I just arrived in Raleigh for an event was searching Yelp for a place to eat. When I arrived at Sushi Mon worried about how good sushi can be hidden in an office park. I was so wrong. The staff welcomed me into a beautifully clean and modern restaurant. My server, Minchi, told me how they have specially curated soy sauce and pickled wasabi from Japan. The hot sake they serve is craft quality and served like a fine tea. Alex the sushi chef walked me through an amazing assortment of sashimi and ensured a food experience I will never forget. If you are anywhere close to Raleigh, please don't hesitate to visit Sushi Mon.

Exceptional food, service, and ambience!!! John prepares amazing sushi! I especially loved the variety of sushi and the variety of desserts. It has great ambience. It feels as if I've left the area.

I am having a hard time with this review because there was nothing wrong with the place, we liked our waiter, the quality of the food was good. There were 5 of us do we had to sit in the lobby but it was pretty enough. However I have no real desire to go back and when 5 people leave a place and all say it was good but not where I would choose to go back for sushi it just kind of summarizes it. Nice experience (love their soy sauce holders) but there's nothing about it that's crave-able, nor do they host a full bar it's just lacking on the whole.

Absolutely the one of the best sushi place in Raleigh, NC. The hot stone pot was too good that I had to triple pinch myself to make sure I wasn't sleeping. Don't get me started on the spicy tuna...Hands down highest quality sushi place in town and if you're reading this review wondering if you should go I promise you, you will not regret.

Always very good !! Siempre buenísimo !! La atención siempre excelente y cada plato uno mejor que el otro. Si vives en Raleigh o estas de visita y te gusta un buen sushi este es el lugar !!!

4.5 out of 5 restaurant! The only knock is how small it is. We were lucky that they have tables outside the restaurant in their foyer. Great fresh sushi. Perfect for a date night.

Amazing sushi and spectacular service. Best rainbow roll I have had in the area. Their Miso (and fish) soup is delicious.

Here with an updated review and I'm sure I will be back to update it once again when Sushi Mon moves over to their brand new, permanent location. This review update is for my takeout experience last week. I have never ordered takeout from Sushi Mon until this experience and I will say that it went pretty smoothly. Ordering online is quick and easy. I got text notifications letting me know when my order was ready, which was nearly 15 minutes before my scheduled pickup time. The Sushi-Sashimi Bento for lunch cost me ~$30 after taxes and tip. Not a cheap lunch but I deserved it, lol. Everything tasted great, as always. Definitely still prefer dining in, but the last few times I tried finding a table, they were already booked! After this good experience I think I will order takeout more often!

Small and cozy environment. The sushi was the best I had in the Raleigh-Durham area. However, the customer service needs a little bit of work. We waited about 10 mins to be seated, I didn't appreciate being served after the three people that arrived after me .

Put our name in for a group of 3 around 7PM on a Friday night. They gave us a wait of 45min-1hr. Totally normal on a Friday night! We went next door to get a drink while we waited. It was pushing an hour so we walked back to the restaurant to get an update on the ETA. The hostess - who was extremely dismissive - told us the online waitlist didn't work. That's fine, we didn't put our name on the online waitlist. We let her know that wasn't the case and then she tells us "you must've gotten skipped in line"...followed up by "we hold your table for 15 minutes and then we go to the next one". We were never notified that our table was ready. Not via text or via the online live waitlist. I am disappointed in the customer service and just overall nonchalance over the fact that our reservation was overlooked and essentially dismissed after waiting an hour. Won't be back!