Better, but still far from what I would like from Oishii. Came in a few days ago with my parents to have some sushi. I ordered some Chicken Teriyaki first because I needed to eat some protein. However, the chicken was dry and too bland. The sauce was overpowering as well. The sushi, though, was better than last time. My family ordered the V.I.P Boat and all the fish was cut just to the right thickness. Plus, the fish melted in my mouth rather than being somewhat frozen like last time. Definitely will be visiting again for some good, convenient sushi but definitely recommend avoiding the teriyaki chicken.
L S.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Chapel Hill, NC
Went for dinner and didn’t stay. Sat at sushi bar bc no tables available. Too hot there and felt uncomfortable. Went to ask hostess for regular table but she was too busy. We sat at the bar seats for a good five minutes with no service and left. Also the man making sushi kept looking at me and it was weird. I’ve eaten here before and it was alright. But sushi ends up being expensive compared to other places that offer bogo.
RJ B.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Chapel Hill, NC
Great food, but they handwrite out your total on a piece of paper. Not sure when they got rid of their POS transaction system but I don’t have any plans on going back until they get that sorted. The owner may want to consider Shopkeep or Square.
Elizabeth K.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Carrboro, NC
If you’re looking for good sushi in Chapel Hill, this is not the place. BUT if you want solid Korean/Japanese entrees, try Oishii! M ordered the tempura udon and a Maryland roll – it’s like a California roll except instead of imitation crab, it’s real crab meat. Her udon was good, tasted as expected with 2 tempura shrimp and veggies on the side. I ordered the tonkatsu and a simple eel roll. So both our rolls were so bad, we didn’t finish them. First off, the sushi rice is hard and unpleasant to eat. My eel roll tasted rotten. You know, there’s a specific taste when a food is rotting and that was in my roll. But I loved my tonkatsu! It was a huge portion and had the panko breaded fried pork cutlet(sliced in strips) with the traditional tonkatsu sauce. It came with rice and some veggies but the veggies were boring and the same kind you would get when ordering their hibachi entrée. They also have bulgogi and dol sot bibimbap. So if I ever want some basic Korean food in chapel hill, I’ll come back here. But I’d never order their sushi again.
Alyssa m.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Chicago, IL
Most irritating meal in a while. Horrible service. Waited 20 minutes for the completion of our meal. Had to walk up to have our credit card swiped. The fish is fresh = 2 stars
Omer G.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Freeport, FL
Solid rolls! Reasonably priced and large portions! Try the gyoza miso and Chesapeake roll!
Andrew H.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Gainesville, FL
New head Sushi chef, same great service and awesome sushi. The former head chef was great and the new chef is committed to providing the same level of service and attention to detail. I like to sit at the bar and watch the chef prepare the food, he usually always gives us a free appetizer but make sure you bring a second cash tip just for the sushi chef. He will remember you and it will help the next time you visit on date night, trust me on this. My favorite is the signature Oishii roll with lobster tempura in the center. It also has at least three different types of caviar on top. It is a little expensive at $ 17 per roll but is great to split with a friend when you have a big sushi orders like we do. I always like to eat here on special occasions and they are great with large parties. This my favorite sushi restaurant in the area.
Tom V.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Raleigh, NC
They pre slice their fish into individual portions. This effects the flavor and texture of the fish. This is a deal breaker for me.
Mike O.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Brooklyn, NY
Despite the dearth of good asian cuisine in the Triangle area, Oishii suffices. Came here with the wife for dinner. It’s located in a strip mall, but one should never poo poo strip mall restaurants, especially those that serve international cuisine. You never know when you might discover a gem. The place is straight down the middle of the plate. Not bad, not super amazing or anything. I got the edamame, the spicy tuna roll and the avocado roll. My wife got other sushi and liked it okay(can’t remember what). Overall the place is quiet, and you can get the kind of attention you want from a restaurant without anything being overbearing.
N. W.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Chapel Hill, NC
Sushi has always been very good as has the bibimbap. Most recent visit was disappointing however. Sushi was good, but came out 20 minutes after the entrees. Beef bulgoki was fatty and tough, and the hibachi chicken was average. The udon soup was good. Quality is not what it used to be.
Carrianne C.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Boston, MA
Solid place for lunch. I don’t know about dinner but the lunch special is a good deal — fast and fresh. I also like that it ISN’T like a place like Sushi Love. It’s a lot more traditional and I prefer that.
Rob W.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Orlando, FL
The food and service are pretty good here. The location is strip shopping center in the suburbs. They have fixed up their store nicely inside to make it welcoming. I enjoyed the tea and the food.
Mark B.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Raleigh, NC
We each had the sashimi platter. The fish was okay, cut a little too thick, and we found the portion and the quality of the fish to be pricey for the money. However, Chapel Hill isn’t really known for great sushi, so I suppose it’s worth a visit if you aren’t in the mood for Waraji in Raleigh or Sushi Love in Durham.
Patricia G.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Hillsborough, NC
I eat here for lunch sometimes when I’m over at Timberlyne for work. Solid. I’m sure I’ll be back. Never had anything but the sushi. Always fresh, well made. Standard choices.
Noa R.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Cary, NC
One of the worst sushi places I have been to in my life. I ordered a side of sea weed salad and received a plate with one spoon of sea weed, this is disgraceful. The fish and sushi didn’t have a fresh taste and hubby and kids who ordered udon soup were really upset. Never going back,
D. K.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Gettysburg, PA
It took awhile to find a good sushi place… but I finally found it. I ate at the sushi bar on a Saturday night. Bar was unoccupied… the tables were filled, so it was busy. I chatted a bit with the waitress and chef to get a bigger picture of what I was getting. The sushi chef was hired from the DC area months ago… since DC and the surrounding parts are very culturally diverse(and have one of the highest Asian populations on the East Coast), this guy clearly knew what he was doing. The server was also very pleasant and made sure I was well taken care of. The sushi is VERY good here and for a reasonable price. The miso and green tea were perfect. The service is prompt and outstanding. What makes this place a major plush for me is that the Japanese beer is on TAP. I have never been to a Japanese restaurant where they served Japanese beer as drafts; they’re mostly bottled. I had the freshest Kirin ever. This will be my sushi hangout spot for sure.
Mark P.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Chapel Hill, NC
Very good sushi and korean bowls. Staff is wonderful. CJ is the sushi chef and he is great!
Matt K.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Durham, NC
Many reviewers seem to enjoy the lunch specials, so maybe that’s where this place shines. When I eat sushi, I’m usually going to feast(read: pig out) on a high volume of rolls. We spent $ 80 on 6 rolls, including tax and tip. $ 80 can get you a lot more at another local spot(Shiki) and the quality is comparable, and maybe even better elsewhere. A few of these rolls were a bit smallish for my taste, again considering price. There wasn’t anything here that was terribly creative, and in fact, I remember seeing tuna in many of the offerings. I love tuna, but again, I want a little more mixing it up when I’m ordering a half dozen rolls or more. I feel like if sushi joints want to seriously compete in this market, but aren’t willing to offer BOGO, there should be some kind of quantity discount. Sorry to make this review a comparison, but I can’t really help it considering the local competition. When you figure that there seems to be a sushi restaurant in every shopping plaza in America now, you have to do something to stand out. The meal was fine and we ate everything we got, but nothing was memorable and I don’t yearn for another visit, especially considering what my money can get me elsewhere in town.
Ruben G.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Hillsborough, NC
This was my first trip to Oishii, and felt a little pressed for time because of a movie we wanted to catch in an hour… and rushed is no way to feel when you step into Oishii. Frankly, I’m relatively new to the world of sushi, and have a lot to learn. I was initially overwhelmed by the menu choices — and that’s a good thing, I guess? I can talk about the wait staff — friendly, courteous, helpful, and willing to help us get to the movie on time. The restaurant was clean, and quickly filled up almost to capacity — it seems to be a favorite for the pre-movie crowd. I wound up selecting a wasabi-glazed sashimi that was just terrific. I’m looking forward to revisiting this place when I have more time, and can begin to expand my horizons.
John L.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Chapel Hill, NC
Tasty, but service and price are a little off. I came out here for dinner recently. As a Japanese restaurant/sushi place, it’s pricier than most of the other places in Chapel Hill. However, it still feels way too pricey for what you get. My sushi sandwiches(sorry, I’ve been watching a little bit too much Adult Swim) were decent, and while they filled me up, didn’t feel like were worth $ 14 for 7 pieces. The individual orders(primarily the spicy crab one) were very good. That was a nice touch, but those are the only things I’d order in the future. On top of that, the service was slooooow. Yes, I showed up a little late, but it was still crawling, with the food coming out a bit after we ordered. In fact, we got really worried about missing our chance to go to Orange Leaf(Amanda was really worried about this, and after trying Orange Leaf, I was retroactively). So, if you want Japanese, it’s a good place. But be ready to wait.