An Restaurant

04/30/2008 Posted by Sluss1

My husband and I visited An for the second time this week. Our first experience was good. The service was great, the atmosphere is wonderful and the food was good. On this second trip, the service was still very good but the food was not good. My husband ordered the taster's menu and out of the five items he was served, only two were good; one was dessert which was prepared at the table by a staff member. This menu item is expensive and the descriptions are not very clear. One of the items he received was a fish jaw that was one of the worst things I have ever tasted, very fishy and salty. I ordered a Vietnamese wedding soup that was basically a really bad egg drop soup with whole quail eggs in it. All of the items that we had were too salty and left a bad after taste which lasted until the next day. We have not gone there for just sushi, so I cannot comment on that, but I would be very careful ordering from their regular menu and would ask for detailed info on the items before ordering. My husband and I like to try new and different food items and do not mind spending a lot for a good dinner, but this last experience at An's was not worth it. As this was my husband's birthday, this was very disappointing for us.

04/23/2008 Posted by tmuniz1969

I've been to AN several times, for business and pleasure. Always a great experience and the food has never disappointed. The server santiago is very helpful and has turned me on to some of the best sushi around. Somewhat hard to get into but well worth the wait. And if you just want a quick bite and drinks the bar is great . Try the asian progression and tuna tartare apps, great with their amazing beverage selection!

Pros: Fresh modern decor, killer seafood dishes, fantastic wine/beverage list

Cons: Pricey, reservations needed

03/31/2008 Posted by tatersalad9

Was my second time to AN, although I was not impressed (especially with the bill) the first go round, my girlfriend talked me into a return trip. I made reservation for a weekday evening got there 10 minutes early, and watched people coming in the door get seated in front of me for about 40 minutes. (hate waiting to give people large amounts of money) So we walked across the parking lot to Bonefish, and got a great meal for a fair price. I think I heard them say "Sienfield party of four " as we were leaving My opinion - food is good, service is below average, price is a little high, and the wait time for seating and delivery of food is excessive.

Pros: You get to visit Cary

Cons: You get to visit Cary

03/05/2008 Posted by myongsun

The story of Chef Michael Chuong is good reading and you’ll find it on the ãn web site. Lucky for us, we need not be members of Prestonwood Country Club to enjoy his talents as now he has a more public showcase, off Harrison Avenue in Cary. ãn is a Vietnamese word meaning "to eat" or "dine out", and it's also a play on the name of Chuong's benefactor, Ann Goodnight (whose husband is thought to be the wealthiest man in North Carolina). We've dined there several times now, but our last visit may have been the best. We sat at a low bar in the front right portion of the house, and there they feature a menu entitled "Viet, Sushi & Raw" items. Chef Chuong and his wife, Lon, greeted us and Lon suggested we just let Richard, one of the bar chefs, whip-up dishes for us at his whim. We agreed and Richard went to work. We had: Duck a la Colonial: duck confit, foie gras, brioche, cucumber, onions and miso salad. Land & Sea: Shrimp Tempura, cucumber, avocado, torched beef tenderloin with a spicy cream sauce. Oysters with mignonette and sriracha cocktail sauce. Chef Chuong asked if we'd ever had Japanese himachi cheek. "No,", we replied and he quickly grabbed a chunk of fish from the cooler and prepared it for grilling. The meaty and fatty pieces of flesh in and around the jaw of this large fish are really tasty eating, and we were grateful for our special off-menu dish. For dessert, we had Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate: white chocolate ice cream with berries, milk chocolate shake and a slice of warmed, dark chocolate chess pie--- all on one plate! The other plate featured a poached pear, a slice of what can best be described as thick French toast soaked in some sort of liqueur, and a scoop of caramel ice cream. Total bill (with drinks and tip) was $210. We will return!

Pros: Innovative cuisine.

Cons: Our server was not the best.

03/03/2008 Posted by verderame

We have been hesitating to try An because we thought it may be very expensive and there weren't going to be recognizable things to eat. Boy were we wrong. We stopped in for lunch one day. The lunch was outstanding! The food was excellent, the service was attentive and polite and I felt that my meal was adequately priced. There were so many appealing menu items that I didn't know what to order. We loved it so much we couldn't wait to go back. Although we haven't had an opportunity to go back for dinner (it's only been 1 week) we stopped in late one evening for some sushi and a drink. Again, a very enjoyable meal and evening. It reaffirmed my review. Again, we can't wait to go back for dinner. This is, by far, one of the best restaurants in the entire area! It is a MUST TRY.

Pros: Excellent food, great service, great atmosphere - it's all great

Cons: none

02/17/2008 Posted by Quintaljw2

Phenomenal food supered service. The 5 courses tasting was flawless, the food was inventive modern with classical touch. Excellent and friendly wait staff and beautiful restaurant. Great addition to the Triangle. Much try restaurant

Pros: Food, decorations, service

Cons: noisy

02/05/2008 Posted by bbeal

I had the pleasure of dining here on Sat. It was just great from moment one. The decor was so beautiful. The food was amazing and unique. As for the service, it was top notch. My wife and I was celebrating our anniversary and it was the best dining experience I have had in a while.

Pros: service, food, decor

Cons: lighting

02/02/2008 Posted by wallacej

I brought in a company group for dinner at An and everything was wonderful! The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Our staff really enjoyed the restaurant and it was their first time dining at An. My staff could not stop from complimenting the food and the service.This restaurant is really great with larger groups and the food is impeccable. We will be back for dinner soon!

Pros: Food, service, ambience, everything

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02/01/2008 Posted by gospiders

I don't think I've ever written a negative review of a restaurant before, but my recent experience certainly warrants this one. I ate at An shortly after it opened and found it just so-so. I ate there again recently, and while the decor is nice, I would not recommend this place to anyone. The food is OK, but it is definitely overpriced. I was talked into ordering more than I could eat, and the service was unbelievably SLOW. There were about 45 minutes between the appetizers and main course, during which time our server was nowhere to be found. No bread refills, no updates on our order, no nothing until we flagged the server down. I don't mind paying for good food, but I do mind paying $50 for a glass of wine and two sushi rolls that were not worth the money. A lot of other people seem to like this place, but my husband and I will not return.

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01/10/2008 Posted by marc1888

This place is amazing. The food is incredible, I can't say enough about it. The decor is beautiful. The only problem are the high prices, but it's worth it for such a great experience. Hands down the best restaurant I've been to in the Triangle. What are you waiting for? Go try it!!!