My time at this restaurant was great. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very relaxed. Our waitress Mridula was very kind. During our whole time there she was very friendly and accommodating!! I will definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sarah ingalls
Highly recommend this restaurant! The food was incredible and the vibe was very cool. Our waitress Natasha was so sweet us and very efficient!! I really enjoyed this experience and will definitely be going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kylie Phelps
My partner and I were extremely disappointed by our experience on Friday, 2/13. We had a 7:30 reservation and arrived about 10–15 minutes early to make sure we wouldn’t miss it. When we checked in, we were told, “Sorry, there was a mix-up, but we’re working on it.” We weren’t told what the issue was, and shortly after, a table was brought in from outside for us to use. We stayed optimistic and excited to try the food despite the confusion.
Unfortunately, when we sat down, the table was dirty. As soon as we placed our hands on it, dark powder came off onto our hands and clothing. We tried not to let this ruin our mood, since we had heard great things about this restaurant.
It took a while for our waitress to come take our order, which we understood because they were busy. However, there was confusion with my order. I asked for salmon sashimi, but she assumed I meant salmon roe. When she brought it out and I explained I had ordered regular salmon sashimi, she implied I had ordered incorrectly and asked if I just wanted the roe instead. When I said I’d prefer what I originally ordered, she repeatedly warned that the kitchen was backed up and it would take a long time, which made me feel discouraged from getting what I actually ordered.
Meanwhile, my partner ordered the midnight ceviche and we shared pan-fried pork dumplings. The dumplings arrived room-temperature, and the ceviche came without cilantro and with only two chips for the entire dish. At that point, we were so disappointed that we asked for the check while still waiting for the sashimi. When it finally arrived, it wasn’t bad, but it was so citrusy that the flavor of the salmon was hard to taste.
Throughout the evening, our waitress (listed on the check as “Mridula”) was noticeably less attentive to us than to nearby tables. I’m not usually someone who complains about restaurant experiences, but this visit felt like one disappointment after another. The only positives were the drinks and, to some extent, the dumplings.
I would like to give this place another try in the future, but given how disappointing our experience was, I don’t believe we will, particularly considering the high prices relative to the quality of the experience. I sincerely hope others had a better experience than we did on the night before Valentine’s Day.
(I have provided a picture of my partners finger after he ran it across the dirty table, which isn't the best of quality due to the lighting)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Avi
Beyond amazing food. The lychee martini was delicious. Best part was how nice and attentive the servers are, especially the host! 100% recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Karpinski
This was a really cool find for my wife and I. We vibe inside was very relaxed. The sushi is amazing, we got the Diablo roll, yellowtail nigiri and the Chirashi. Everything was delicious and the cuts of nigiri were practically perfect. Really cool to see the owner walking around talking to patrons as well as bussing tables.
We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Samuel Kerneklian
World class stuff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Smith
Food was absolutely fantastic, and the staff/owner were lovely and accommodating. We will absolutely be back.
The Royal Duck Curry was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maria Romero
This is one of my all time favorite places for sushi! You can’t beat the atmosphere, and the carefully chosen details to create a warm and welcoming ambiance. The staff is always friendly and the chef/owner always makes sure the guests are happy with their experience. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caro Sassone
I had the great pleasure of attending the soft opening for Sora’s brand new menu that has something for everyone! Prices range from well under $10 to $40, with a plethora of options between $10 and $15. Sora is located in the heart of downtown Carrboro near the Hampton Inn and the very popular Iza Whisky and Eats. Oh, and it’s located next to a large parking deck so parking is not only easy, but it’s also free!
We started with the Grilled Pork Belly Yakiton on skewers with green onion. Marinated in a lovely citrus-soy sauce, this decadent dish is delicious, boasting great flavor and texture. I can say we all raved over that one. If you’re a fan of pork belly, this one is a must try!
Next we had the calamari and it reminded me of the best fried calamari that I’ve enjoyed in Spain. Crispy on the outside, yet very light and not greasy. It was served with a sweet chili glaze and I think it would also be great with freshly squeezed lemon. As someone who loves and is picky about fried calamari they knocked it out of the park! Home run!
We had some sushi, too, a salmon roll and a yellowtail roll. Both were delicious, but the soupçon of freshly grated lemon zest took the yellowtail roll to the next level for me. Anyway, if you’re a sushi lover, you can never go wrong with sushi at one of Yung’s restaurants. Speaking of sushi, the Ocean Flame was a big hit and the presentation was beautiful. It consists of a spicy tuna, seared salmon, scallions and tempura! I have a feeling it will be a big hit!
Finally, there was the Spicy Udon Noodles loaded with chicken, bell peppers, cabbage, carrots and scallions in a delicious gochujang sauce. I love spicy food and for me it had a nice bit of heat, deep flavors, and a very good mouthfeel. This dish could easily be shared, as can most of the items throughout the menu.
The new menu debuts tomorrow and I predict Carrboro just added another crown jewel to its vibrant restaurant scene. Highly recommended that you check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leo K Gaev
Having tried La Montana when it 1st opened, I thought I would try their latest costume change to see if it was any better. Nope. We sat at the bar and the service was good, but the food was almost inedible. I ordered the Korean Chicken wings, which tasted like they had been fried in ancient oil earlier in the day, and then fired again to “warm up”. Chicken wings are usually one of those things that tastes great the next day, but I just had to toss the last two wings due to their foul smell. The sushi wasn’t much better. How can you make a California roll poorly? Substitute fake crab for fake crab “salad”. The rolls were small, the rice was mushy, and ingredients lacked any flavor. I can get better sushi rolls at the Harris Teeter 5 minutes walk. The website is rife with images of carefully prepared nigiri, but there are actually none available on the menu. Only rolls with thick neon sauces, dainty pieces of fish, and fake wasabi. I sympathize with the owner of this place; he must be locked into an expensive lease and needs a quick solution to put butts in seats. May I offer an insight? Cheap sushi with poor ingredients is not going to cut it. Find a middle ground between Akai-Hana and M-Sushi. There’s a huge niche to be filled, but another prime Carrboro storefront with mediocre food is not going to create any return customers.
Amazing service and delicious food + dessert (Natasha is awesome)!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maya Bodenheimer
Natasha was awesome! Best food recommendation ever (tuna crispy rice).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Meghana Patel
Great service, food and atmosphere! Was perfect for a girls night out. Will be back!
Karl Nio Salas
Our server (Konstantin) was excellent—very attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience smooth from start to finish. We started with the tuna crispy rice, which was amazing, and for the main course had the Forbidden City noodles with duck, which were extremely flavorful and cooked perfectly. Overall, great food and great service. Would definitely come back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jonathan “JES” Shough
Greatocarion and attentive and engaging staff. Highly recommend.
My time at this restaurant was great. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very relaxed. Our waitress Mridula was very kind. During our whole time there she was very friendly and accommodating!! I will definitely be coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Highly recommend this restaurant! The food was incredible and the vibe was very cool. Our waitress Natasha was so sweet us and very efficient!! I really enjoyed this experience and will definitely be going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My partner and I were extremely disappointed by our experience on Friday, 2/13. We had a 7:30 reservation and arrived about 10–15 minutes early to make sure we wouldn’t miss it. When we checked in, we were told, “Sorry, there was a mix-up, but we’re working on it.” We weren’t told what the issue was, and shortly after, a table was brought in from outside for us to use. We stayed optimistic and excited to try the food despite the confusion.
Unfortunately, when we sat down, the table was dirty. As soon as we placed our hands on it, dark powder came off onto our hands and clothing. We tried not to let this ruin our mood, since we had heard great things about this restaurant.
It took a while for our waitress to come take our order, which we understood because they were busy. However, there was confusion with my order. I asked for salmon sashimi, but she assumed I meant salmon roe. When she brought it out and I explained I had ordered regular salmon sashimi, she implied I had ordered incorrectly and asked if I just wanted the roe instead. When I said I’d prefer what I originally ordered, she repeatedly warned that the kitchen was backed up and it would take a long time, which made me feel discouraged from getting what I actually ordered.
Meanwhile, my partner ordered the midnight ceviche and we shared pan-fried pork dumplings. The dumplings arrived room-temperature, and the ceviche came without cilantro and with only two chips for the entire dish. At that point, we were so disappointed that we asked for the check while still waiting for the sashimi. When it finally arrived, it wasn’t bad, but it was so citrusy that the flavor of the salmon was hard to taste.
Throughout the evening, our waitress (listed on the check as “Mridula”) was noticeably less attentive to us than to nearby tables. I’m not usually someone who complains about restaurant experiences, but this visit felt like one disappointment after another. The only positives were the drinks and, to some extent, the dumplings.
I would like to give this place another try in the future, but given how disappointing our experience was, I don’t believe we will, particularly considering the high prices relative to the quality of the experience. I sincerely hope others had a better experience than we did on the night before Valentine’s Day.
(I have provided a picture of my partners finger after he ran it across the dirty table, which isn't the best of quality due to the lighting)
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Beyond amazing food. The lychee martini was delicious. Best part was how nice and attentive the servers are, especially the host! 100% recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was a really cool find for my wife and I. We vibe inside was very relaxed. The sushi is amazing, we got the Diablo roll, yellowtail nigiri and the Chirashi. Everything was delicious and the cuts of nigiri were practically perfect. Really cool to see the owner walking around talking to patrons as well as bussing tables.
We will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
World class stuff
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was absolutely fantastic, and the staff/owner were lovely and accommodating. We will absolutely be back.
The Royal Duck Curry was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is one of my all time favorite places for sushi! You can’t beat the atmosphere, and the carefully chosen details to create a warm and welcoming ambiance. The staff is always friendly and the chef/owner always makes sure the guests are happy with their experience. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the great pleasure of attending the soft opening for Sora’s brand new menu that has something for everyone! Prices range from well under $10 to $40, with a plethora of options between $10 and $15. Sora is located in the heart of downtown Carrboro near the Hampton Inn and the very popular Iza Whisky and Eats. Oh, and it’s located next to a large parking deck so parking is not only easy, but it’s also free!
We started with the Grilled Pork Belly Yakiton on skewers with green onion. Marinated in a lovely citrus-soy sauce, this decadent dish is delicious, boasting great flavor and texture. I can say we all raved over that one. If you’re a fan of pork belly, this one is a must try!
Next we had the calamari and it reminded me of the best fried calamari that I’ve enjoyed in Spain. Crispy on the outside, yet very light and not greasy. It was served with a sweet chili glaze and I think it would also be great with freshly squeezed lemon. As someone who loves and is picky about fried calamari they knocked it out of the park! Home run!
We had some sushi, too, a salmon roll and a yellowtail roll. Both were delicious, but the soupçon of freshly grated lemon zest took the yellowtail roll to the next level for me. Anyway, if you’re a sushi lover, you can never go wrong with sushi at one of Yung’s restaurants. Speaking of sushi, the Ocean Flame was a big hit and the presentation was beautiful. It consists of a spicy tuna, seared salmon, scallions and tempura! I have a feeling it will be a big hit!
Finally, there was the Spicy Udon Noodles loaded with chicken, bell peppers, cabbage, carrots and scallions in a delicious gochujang sauce. I love spicy food and for me it had a nice bit of heat, deep flavors, and a very good mouthfeel. This dish could easily be shared, as can most of the items throughout the menu.
The new menu debuts tomorrow and I predict Carrboro just added another crown jewel to its vibrant restaurant scene. Highly recommended that you check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Having tried La Montana when it 1st opened, I thought I would try their latest costume change to see if it was any better. Nope. We sat at the bar and the service was good, but the food was almost inedible. I ordered the Korean Chicken wings, which tasted like they had been fried in ancient oil earlier in the day, and then fired again to “warm up”. Chicken wings are usually one of those things that tastes great the next day, but I just had to toss the last two wings due to their foul smell. The sushi wasn’t much better. How can you make a California roll poorly? Substitute fake crab for fake crab “salad”. The rolls were small, the rice was mushy, and ingredients lacked any flavor. I can get better sushi rolls at the Harris Teeter 5 minutes walk. The website is rife with images of carefully prepared nigiri, but there are actually none available on the menu. Only rolls with thick neon sauces, dainty pieces of fish, and fake wasabi. I sympathize with the owner of this place; he must be locked into an expensive lease and needs a quick solution to put butts in seats. May I offer an insight? Cheap sushi with poor ingredients is not going to cut it. Find a middle ground between Akai-Hana and M-Sushi. There’s a huge niche to be filled, but another prime Carrboro storefront with mediocre food is not going to create any return customers.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing service and delicious food + dessert (Natasha is awesome)!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natasha was awesome! Best food recommendation ever (tuna crispy rice).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service, food and atmosphere! Was perfect for a girls night out. Will be back!
Our server (Konstantin) was excellent—very attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience smooth from start to finish. We started with the tuna crispy rice, which was amazing, and for the main course had the Forbidden City noodles with duck, which were extremely flavorful and cooked perfectly. Overall, great food and great service. Would definitely come back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Greatocarion and attentive and engaging staff. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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