Asahi Korean & Japanese Restaurant
Cary, NC 27511
Phone: (919) 465-9501
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm, Sun 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm
Editorial Description for Asahi Korean & Japanese Restaurant
Japanese and Korean fare in an off-the-beaten-path locale offers a quiet atmosphere. All-you-can-eat lunch buffet, takeout and catering available.
Insider Tips
When to GoDon't miss the all-you-can-eat sushi buffet available Tue-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm.
User Reviews for Asahi Korean & Japanese Restaurant
01/03/2008 Posted by yamut
Ok - I'll say it - I think Asahi has the best sushi in town. You hear about all these other high-end joints, but when it comes down to being a foodie, you really won't find anywhere better. You won't find anywhere else in town where the sushi-chef puts so much pride into preparation - you can tell he enjoys the artistry of presentation. Don't miss the sushi buffet - everyone I go with is always very impressed, and very full, as am I. Just a quick note on etiquette: There are usually at least 10 different types of sushi on the buffet, and I think that at any time, whether it's crowded or not, you shouldn't be a pig and take 2 or 3 of the same thing off the buffet line. By hogging the buffet, you cause problems for the people behind you. It's all you can eat, so you can make as many trips as you'd like. For dinner time, I usually order off the Korean menu and get sushi a la carte. I recommend the kalbi, which is very distinctive at this restaurant as compared to others (Chosun-OK, Vit Goal, and that joint in N. Raleigh). Friends and Family I have entertained there have consistently made particular accolades and kudos for the Kalbi at Asahi. Some hints and kinks: as soon as you walk in, take a moment and talk to the sushi chef, and get his advice on what's going to be good that day. He's very personable and chatty, and trust me, he knows a good cut of sushi when he sees it.
Pros: Excellent Buffet, Great Kalbi
Cons: Capacity planning during peak times impacts service experience (in other words: go off peak)
08/03/2007 Posted by leonthegreat
There are some funny reviews here, so lets speak the truth. This is not Don Murray's BBQ. If you show up to a sushi buffet at 1:30 that is closing at 2, and then complain about quality, you are a moron. That is all there is to it. The asian that go at that time are well aware of what the scene is, I think some of you people need to get out of NC more. The quality is pretty good, sushi and other items as well. You should go earlier as they are busy prepping all that stuff much earlier than 11:30 and probably continue to 1. I am not saying that there shouldn't be anything available, but you try to pick up something at 1:45 and expect there to be new stuff on the sushi bar? Let me help you spell it , m o r o n.
Pros: buffet has a pretty good variety, also for not being able to grill at your table that kalbi is very nice, GREAT Karaoke room!
Cons: wait staff struggles a little, usual for Asians (I am one), but not normal for the area.
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