Orchid Japanese Restaurant

Great place for all you can eat sushi! Everything is very high quality. I like that you can order sashimi and nigiri as part of all you can eat. The sushi rolls are also very good and there is an option to create your own roll with your preference. Will definitely be back!

Visited 8 months ago

I've been coming to Orchid Japanese for about 7 years and can't say enough good things about this restaurant.

I recently had a birthday event with friends here and everyone in our party had a positive experience. We did the all you can eat sushi/hibachi lunch and each order that came out was fresh and delicious. Everything was served to us quickly and the wait staff were all very friendly and attentive of our needs. Everyone left full and satisfied regardless of dietary restrictions. Many from our group had never been to Orchid before, but now are excited to come again.

I've brought large groups of 8 or more here before and have never had any decrease in quality and/or service like how it may happen at other restaurants. For the price you pay vs. the service and food, this place is a 10/10 for me.

Visited 5 months ago

Our waitress Secolia was amazing. She was so helpful with describing the AYCE (All You Can Eat) menu process. Food was pretty good, better than some AYCE restaurants, would go back for the quality of service and food.

Visited 7 months ago

All around awesome sushi spot! Everything was made fresh to order. My favorite sushi roll was the Butterfly roll. Our server was very friendly and our orders came out very fast! The spring rolls are great as well.
I liked that their spicy mayo has a slight sweetness to it! Also enjoyed the red flower roll. Definitely suggest trying this place! Make sure to bring your appetite 😍

Visited a year ago

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. We went on a Saturday evening- it was clean, with a nice atmosphere and had excellent service- very attentive. I had the dragon roll, tuna, yellowtail and salmon nigiri. I highly recommend all 4! Great quality sushi. I also had the salad with ginger dressing, miso soup, crab cheese wontons, coconut shrimp and spring rolls. I loved the salad. The red bean ice cream is very good- definitely choose that one. Normally my favorite is green tea but I preferred the red bean here. Overall, I felt it was money well spent. We will be back!

Visited 9 months ago

Hands down the absolute best sushi joint in Raleigh, sushi & hot food - all you can eat! I'm a frequent flyer here and I've never been disappointed. Best kept secret in the area. UPDATE! August 2024 - The quality of the food has dropped dramatically, I would rather pay a higher price for all you can eat and get decent quality food! Please bring back the quality food you used to serve! This was our favorite restaurant but we rarely visit now because of the food quality.

Visited 2 years ago

Service was nice, the lady and guy that took care of us were fast and nice. As for gratuity, I get that there is a 18% gratuity charge but it doesn't make sense that it's not already on the check. Instead the server is made to be in the awkward position of asking the customer to pick 18% or higher. I find that so odd. .

I heard good things about this place but food was okay. Seaweed salad was my favorite out of everything we ate. I didn't come in expecting the highest quality of sushi but I also didn't expect there to be so much rice, at one point it started getting funny (reference the picture).

TLDR: wouldn't go again but it was a fun experience.

Visited 10 months ago

Sushi was pretty good. Definitely not the best or worst but for the price this place is fantastic. We got the all you can eat and the service was very fast. My only complaint is that most of the specialty rolls are fried and I I don't like fried sushi. I would have like to see more fresh raw options on the specialty roll section.

Visited 6 months ago

Went for all-you-can-eat lunch. The only good part about the experience was their service. Food was really disappointing. Too much rice with smaller pieces of fish. Nothing special. Meh. Nothing like the pictures online. Very average.

Visited 5 months ago

Excellent service (very quick) and delicious sushi!! No complaints at all and would def come back.

I love their spicy tuna and avocado salmon sushi!

Visited 5 months ago

Great servers, quick service, really cool idea. Seems the food quality has gone down.

Visited 5 months ago

Awesome

Visited 5 months ago

This place is a trap. A rip off. Ridiculous!! Our server came to the table 3 times and it’s an automatic 18% tip!
Terrible!! Food is mediocre. Definitely not worth it. Go anywhere else but here.

Visited 5 months ago

I've been coming to Orchid Japanese for about 7 years and can't say enough good things about this restaurant.

I recently had a birthday event with friends here and everyone in our party had a positive experience. We did the all you can eat sushi/hibachi lunch and each order that came out was fresh and delicious. Everything was served to us quickly and the wait staff were all very friendly and attentive of our needs. Everyone left full and satisfied regardless of dietary restrictions. Many from our group had never been to Orchid before, but now are excited to come again.

I've brought large groups of 8 or more here before and have never had any decrease in quality and/or service like how it may happen at other restaurants. For the price you pay vs. the service and food, this place is a 10/10 for me.

Visited 5 months ago

Orchid is a sushi lover’s paradise. They offer an all-you-can-eat menu featuring a diverse array of rolls, sushi, and other delectable dishes. What sets Orchid apart is their on-demand preparation, ensuring that each dish is freshly made to perfection. The service is impeccable, adding to the overall dining experience.

Visited 5 months ago

The food is wonderful and always fresh and delicious. Service is super quick and always friendly. The overall appearance is maybe a little dated and seems a little on the cheap side, but don't let that fool you. The food is worth it.

Visited 5 months ago

1st time there. Good experience all around, I arrived 30 mins before closing. So was suggested an al a cart menu since that wouldn't be enough time to take advantage of the all you can eat buffet. (Which I didn't know they had ).
Both servicer were gracious and didn't rush me even though they were going to be closing at 2:30pm

Visited 6 months ago

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Visited 6 months ago

Food is always great, service is great and the staff are always working hard to make sure all the tables are being serviced.

Visited 6 months ago

Kyle and Lee were the best EVER!!
All you could for lunch and green tea ice cream to finish 😋, we are coming back real soon.

Visited 6 months ago

Sushi was pretty good. Definitely not the best or worst but for the price this place is fantastic. We got the all you can eat and the service was very fast. My only complaint is that most of the specialty rolls are fried and I I don't like fried sushi. I would have like to see more fresh raw options on the specialty roll section.

Visited 6 months ago

Food was good.
Service excellent
Atmosphere very nice
I love the small portions for their All You can Eat. It lets you try different things.

I had a very good experience.

Visited 6 months ago

This is hands down the best place for sushi in Raleigh. Great food. Outstanding service. Friendly and attentive staff. The other sushi restaurants in Raleigh are nice, but if you want to shun the hustle and bustle of the crowds, this is the place.

Visited 7 months ago

Great place to get some wonderful food!

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 7 months ago

"Nemo" is the best sushi in town.

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Visited 7 months ago

Our waitress Secolia was amazing. She was so helpful with describing the AYCE (All You Can Eat) menu process. Food was pretty good, better than some AYCE restaurants, would go back for the quality of service and food.

Visited 7 months ago

Excellent food and service!!

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Visited 8 months ago

Everything was delicious! We did the all you can eat menu and it was totally worth it.

Visited 8 months ago

I went in a bit late for lunch all you can eat, but they delivered such good food that it was was worth the additional price. I had 4 very good rolls, miso, fried Gonzalez, and a small order of shrimp stir fry. They also included one scoop of ice cream. Every bite was delicious.

They do charge extra on all you can eat for uneaten food.

Some people only want to see 5 stars on super pretentious frufru restarants. I give 5vstars for being excellent for what I expect. I prefer friendly restaurants w ith an attentive staff.

Just to mention one dish that is not fancy at all, but I really enyoy - it is a silly little avacodo peanut roll. If you get all you can eat & like peanuts, give it a try. Just so simple & delicious.

Visited 8 months ago

Great place for all you can eat sushi! Everything is very high quality. I like that you can order sashimi and nigiri as part of all you can eat. The sushi rolls are also very good and there is an option to create your own roll with your preference. Will definitely be back!

Visited 8 months ago

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Visited 8 months ago

I've been a client of this place for a long time and I went yesterday to eat with my 12-month-old baby. I don't give him Chinese food. I just gave him some broccoli from my own food and they charged me what I gave my baby. It's incredible. I was shocked to charge him for a little broccoli. I was a regular customer and I don't come back anymore.

Visited 8 months ago

I recently visited Orchid Japanese Restaurant in Raleigh for their all-you-can-eat sushi lunch, and it was an outstanding experience! The atmosphere of the restaurant was cozy and welcoming, with tasteful decor that sets the perfect mood for dining. Our waiters were incredibly attentive, respectful, and ensured we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Every dish they brought out was fresh, perfectly prepared, and simply delicious. From the sushi to the hibachi, each item exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a top-notch Japanese dining experience in Raleigh!

Visited 8 months ago

The best sushi buffet I have tried in the triangle. I went do about 5 or 6 other places around and the service and freshness of the food can't can't beat. The appetizers you get with the sushi are amazing like the coconut shrimp!

UPDATE: They put way too much rice in the sushi now which is incredibly sad…. The quality has defiantly gone down because of it and it makes me not want to go there anymore after recommending it for years…

Visited 8 months ago

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Visited 8 months ago

This was the worst Japanese restaurant experience. The food had no flavor. You are better going to Khanki. The best part is that they bring the food out fast. Be aware to not order more than your belly can hold. They look forward to charging you for each piece of food. Yes they have cameras to make sure you not taking food to avoid paying. This is how they get higher tips. The higher the bill the more the 18% tip.

Visited 9 months ago

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. We went on a Saturday evening- it was clean, with a nice atmosphere and had excellent service- very attentive. I had the dragon roll, tuna, yellowtail and salmon nigiri. I highly recommend all 4! Great quality sushi. I also had the salad with ginger dressing, miso soup, crab cheese wontons, coconut shrimp and spring rolls. I loved the salad. The red bean ice cream is very good- definitely choose that one. Normally my favorite is green tea but I preferred the red bean here. Overall, I felt it was money well spent. We will be back!

Visited 9 months ago

Best all you can eat AYCE sushi in RDU, the quality of fish can vary but the staff is fantastic and good vibes

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

Friendly ,quiet nice little place to grab a bite.

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 9 months ago

Great quality sushi and it’s fun to order.

Visited 9 months ago

Great all you can eat experience. Excellent food. Fresh and made to order.

Visited 9 months ago

Very good!

Visited 9 months ago

The all you can eat experience here is really fun. There are more sushi options at night, in my opinion it's worth the higher cost for dinner.

Visited 9 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

Friendly and attentive staff, delicious food. Overall great restaurant

Visited 10 months ago

Appetizers, dessert, and service was great until we got to the sushi. Sushi rice was like mochi and extremely compressed on the nigiris and rolls. Sashimi was great though.

Visited 10 months ago

Excellent service. Very good quality for an all-you-can-eat sushi place. Very good use of space and design for a strip mall restaurant. We will return.

Visited 10 months ago

really good 'all you can eat'
its kinda stupid how you can order only 2 plates at a time, but waiting between orders is the only gripe i have

Visited 10 months ago

If you're worried that it's too expensive, let me tell you that's it's worth every cent! The food is always so fresh and fast service. Cold food comes out cold, warm food comes out hot. Everything is made to order.

Visited 10 months ago

Food was good. My personal opinion is the sushi is a little too "room temp".

Visited 10 months ago

Food and service was amazing! I’ll def be back ☺️

Visited 10 months ago

Charged $31 a person for all you can eat sushi. Rice tasted bland and food was underwhelming. I felt overcharged for what we got. Would not return.

Visited 10 months ago

Service was nice, the lady and guy that took care of us were fast and nice. As for gratuity, I get that there is a 18% gratuity charge but it doesn't make sense that it's not already on the check. Instead the server is made to be in the awkward position of asking the customer to pick 18% or higher. I find that so odd. .

I heard good things about this place but food was okay. Seaweed salad was my favorite out of everything we ate. I didn't come in expecting the highest quality of sushi but I also didn't expect there to be so much rice, at one point it started getting funny (reference the picture).

TLDR: wouldn't go again but it was a fun experience.

Visited 10 months ago

Hands down the absolute best sushi joint in Raleigh, sushi & hot food - all you can eat! I'm a frequent flyer here and I've never been disappointed. Best kept secret in the area. UPDATE! August 2024 - The quality of the food has dropped dramatically, I would rather pay a higher price for all you can eat and get decent quality food! Please bring back the quality food you used to serve! This was our favorite restaurant but we rarely visit now because of the food quality.

Visited 10 months ago

Good food

Visited 10 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

Quality of fake sushi roll and the fry food was extremely greasy! Not to mention, we tipped 18% why would the server rush out to make sure we tip enough before we could go! I never had someone do that before. I’m definitely will not be returning.

Visited 10 months ago

Visited 10 months ago

honestly some of the worst sushi I've ever eaten. the nigiri was mostly rice, barely any meat on top. the rice had no flavor at all. normally, there's at least some rice vinegar in the rice. the "specialty" roll that was supposed to have fresh tuna in it was tough and nasty. my "fresh" avocado was brown. they serve terrible quality sushi and then charge you $1 per piece of sushi you have leftover (they do advertise this on their website, so I knew this before going). on top of all of that, they take your payment at the table and give you the tablet to chose your tip. if you try to tip less than 18%, they cancel your payment and make you do it again with a better tip. I don't mind tipping, but I prefer to tip based on service, not required gratuity. but I just learned that this isn't a place I will return to.

Visited 10 months ago

My girlfriend is a big sushi lover, I only eat 'cooked sushi' or veggie rolls etc.

However, our friend invited us here as it's all you can eat (or a la carte) and the all you can eat is made to order, but an open buffet style.

The food is ALWAYS amazing, consistent, we've been here almost 10 times in the past 18 months.

They have more than just sushi as well, I typically order the wings, hibachi, coconut shrimp, beef & chicken teriyaki, even ice cream, etc etc.

The staff is always very attentive without being overbearing and always polite.

One of the very few places I have no complaints on the food or staff.

If I had to pick one thing it's the all you can eat dinner price is expensive, but if you go during lunch its 80% the same menu at a decent price.

Id definitely check it out.

Visited 10 months ago

Food was ok. The gentleman that sat us was great. Wait staff was not very pleasant at all. Seemed to be bothered by questions. Demanded %18 tip on bill even though the wait staff was not on top of things

Expected a lot more than we received.

Visited a year ago

We are new to Raleigh and decided to try this restaurant since it is close to our home. This was the worst sushi we have ever eaten. The shrimp tempura and spider roll tasted like they were made a day or so before hand. The coconut sauce was overwhelming. We asked for extra wasabi and we didn’t get it.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

First round sushi, roll and kitchen food was so good.👌 But, Second round sushi was no no. Rice ball was so big and fish cut was paper thin. Roll had double rice than the first one. It was supposed to be sushi buffet, not the Rice buffet🤣🤣. Ice cream !!!!👍

Visited a year ago

Very nice place! Good service! Good food!

Visited a year ago

Best ever! I love eating here!

Visited a year ago

Love this place. I live in Florida and it is the resteraunt I make sure I go to every time I am in NC.

I really like the sashimi so I don't need to eat a lot of rice, if you go at lunch time I highly reccomend paying the extra amount and getting dinner for the sashimi and the speciality rolls available.

This is also the only place I have ever found that makes custom sushi rolls. I go for tuna, while tuna, and shrimp tempura! SO delicious!

The owner / manager is also really friendly and has a great memory, he recognized me even after I moved away and was just visiting.

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my favorite sushi spot in Raleigh

Visited a year ago

Take out for first time. Enjoyed with friends at their house. Will definately be going back.

Visited a year ago

This place used to be good, but they are very much lacking in quality now for anyone who knows the difference between good and bad sushi.

I had their all-you-can-eat sushi, and after I ordered my first plate and the restaurant began to get busy, the drop in quality was most evident.

Typically when you order nigari, you expect a thumb-sized amount of rice along with the fish, but when it comes to getting three times the amount of rice over protein, they
Are clearly trying to fatten you up on the menu items that don't cost as much.

The sashimi and fish in general weren't horrible, but it's obviously cheap, leftover cuts of older fish that have been refrigerated for too long or left out sitting long enough for the fat to melt off leaving the fish to be extremely flaccid, soft and mussy.

To make matters even worse, they now REQUIRE you to tip at least 18% for the access sushi regardless of if the food was good or if you had horrible service.

I used to be a long-time customer, but trust me I will not be returning here again.

Tip for the restaurant, "try doing better!"

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Top tier, the standard i compare all other chinese buffets to, would give it six stars if i could.

Food is fantastic and the sushi options are extensive

Price is a bit high, but definitly worth it if you want to treat yourself

Crab rangoon is excellent, crispier than other places but very generous with the crab

Visited a year ago

Went as a party of three for the All-You-Can-Eat-Lunch and spent $68 (before tip). The workers are friendly and clean and quick with what they do. Truly, the only downside to this place that we noticed was the overwhelming HEAT in the dining room and bathroom, especially. Would go again (with a fan) 💯

Visited a year ago

DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE, THEY FORCE CHARGE A 18% TIP. NO SERVICE AT ALL!!!

Visited a year ago

I was treated discriminatively here. Why? 😭

Visited a year ago

HIDDEN UNFAIR "policies", DISCRIMINATION, FORCE 18% tip.
hHOLD CUSTOMER'S CREDIT CARD UNTIL THEY AGREE TO PAY 18% TIP.

DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE!!!

Visited a year ago

The quality of the food at this restaurant is decent during busy times, but it is not very fresh at other times. I am giving it one star because they enforce an 18% service charge without informing customers verbally. We have been visiting this restaurant since 2016, and have never been notified of this charge, even though we have always tipped on top of it. In retrospect, this seems like a tactic to steal from customers.

During today's meal, my husband and I still tipped 18%. However, one of our guests noticed and pointed out the issue, only to be threatened by the server and the owner, who said he could tip according to his reference, but they would no longer serve him. With such treatment, no one would be willing to leave a tip. When my friend decided to cancel the tip, the server refused to return his credit card. I regret that my guest had such an unpleasant dining experience. I also regret recommending this restaurant to many friends new to Raleigh, not realizing their dishonest practices. Moving forward, I will advise my friends to avoid dining at such an untrustworthy establishment.

Visited a year ago

not worth the hype. there’s better places around

Visited a year ago

Visiting from out of town. Came here based in the reviews. Nothing really fantastic to comment about. I had the lunch buffet which is ordered from the table. They charge you if there are any pieces leftover, even rice. Forced 18% tip on the AYCE which kinda didn’t like. The food was ok but no masago on the California rolls and when I asked for some they said it wasn’t available for lunch. Hmmm go figure.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Literally go there all the time on my lunch break since it’s right next door. But today will be my LAST time going there. These people are racist and weird. I went in for a plastic fork and the guy at the front refused to give me one. After being a loyal customer. They said they didn't remember me coming in today so they cant give me a fork. I wouldn't have even cared if they charged me for it, but to refuse me of a fork like i’m some person off the street is crazy! I will not be spending a DIME there anymore. All over a damn fork. Ridiculous. I told all my co workers as well and they couldn't believe it. Cant do anything but laugh. People can be so evil.

Visited a year ago

Great service at about 7:30 on a Saturday night. We went with the all you can eat dinner planning for both hibachi and sushi. After getting Sake recommendations, we ordered a mix of appetizers and 6 sushi rolls between several rounds and did not get to the hibachi entrees. It all came out quickly and fresh. Highly recommend trying the red bean ice cream which was great to top off the meal. A unique experience and we plan to go back.

Visited a year ago

We had a nice family dinner.

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Visited a year ago

Love this place. Come here at least once a month. Food is always good.

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My girlfriend and I ate dinner at Orchid Japanese Restaurant tonight and it was truly a great experience. The service was excellent, servers were extra attentive with it being an all-you-can-eat. The food was great, fish was fresh, and everything came out in appropriate time. I'll always recommend this place to my friends now. Pls check it out ;)

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Worst Japanese food I’ve ever had. Too expensive for the poor quality.

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Visited a year ago

Best all you can eat sushi I've ever had. The wait staff are fun and hilarious. Their appetizer options are delicious. Though it is the most expensive AYCE sushi place I've been too, the quality is next level. I went with friends and we ordered a bunch of apps and about 20 sushi rolls to split that came out on two huge boats. The ice cream is awesome too!

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Food is decent and great value for the price point.

Visited a year ago

This is one of our favorite places to eat. The assortment of sashimi and nigiri is wonderful, really, everything we've tried has been good and we're very fond of all you can eat.

Visited a year ago

This is a great AYCE sushi place. The appetizers are delicious and so is the sushi. Highly recommend.

Visited a year ago

This is the best sushi place in the Raleigh area. The food is great. Waiters are very respectful and quick to respond. The wait to be seated, order, and served is minimum, not over 5-10 minutes. It's my favorite place. Try it, you will not be disappointed.

Visited a year ago

This place looked clean, and the staff worked hard. The food came out quickly, and it wasn't the usual salty taste of an all-you-can-eat; it was healthy and fresh. I ate appreciating having a sushi restaurant like this in the area.

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Visited a year ago

All around awesome sushi spot! Everything was made fresh to order. My favorite sushi roll was the Butterfly roll. Our server was very friendly and our orders came out very fast! The spring rolls are great as well.
I liked that their spicy mayo has a slight sweetness to it! Also enjoyed the red flower roll. Definitely suggest trying this place! Make sure to bring your appetite 😍

Visited a year ago

we found the sushi to be honestly okay for the price. the sashimi was really good and i found that to be the best part. the rolls were okay, i didn’t really find it to be anything special. the apps were pretty decent. we enjoyed the end of our meal with some green tea ice cream. although i will say service was very kind and our orders came out in a timely manner considering it was a friday night dinner rush!

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Visited a year ago

Over 10 years had passed since my last visit, so I was hoping the restaurant had changed for the better. Unfortunately, I was wrong.

I got their all-you-can-eat sushi deal during a weekday lunch, priced at $21 per person. My friend and I found the sushi selection to be disappointingly limited. The menu offered nigiri or basic classic rolls, both disproportionately heavy on rice. It felt like I was consuming a bowl of rice with a hint of fish with every bite. Moreover, any desire for specialty rolls (albeit the 2 deep fried rolls on the lunch menu) was met with an additional $10 charge, which was exclusive to the dinner menu.

Adding to the disappointment, I discovered that the minimum acceptable tip was set at 18%. Attempting to tip 15% due to the lunch hour service, I was informed by the waiter that 18% was the lowest acceptable gratuity. This experience soured our meal since we were only a party of 2 people.

I have no intention of returning.

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Visited a year ago

Me encantó la comida !

Visited a year ago

Their food is very personalized; their service is quick and satisfactory, and their quality is excellent. The atmosphere and environment is soothing and comforting, and the workers here have great manners. I would greatly recommend coming here to eat.

Visited a year ago

Absolutely fantastic!

Visited a year ago

Food was absolutely disgusting. Tasted like it had been sitting for days on end. Appetizers were okay. Vegetable stir fry was good. Sushi was terrible. Tasteless, warm, soggy, and hard rice. We are from out of town and glad that we NEVER have to eat here again. Didn't read reviews until afterwards, now we're going to end up with food poisoning. Don't let it happen to you! Also, 2 people all you can eat is $80 minimum!!!

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Best sushi in the Triangle. Quality of the food is on par with other sushi restaurants that are not all you can eat. Best bang for your buck! The owner also has a sick car! We will definitely be coming back for more.

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Visited a year ago

This is our designated sushi spot of choice! Whenever we’re craving sushi, we would drive 35 minutes for the all-you-can-eat sushi rolls and sashimi. Nothing can beat it for the price, quality, and amazing waitstaff and chefs. Even on weekends when they are fully packed for dinner, our orders still come out in a timely manner! If you haven’t try tried out Orchid for their ayce menu, this is a must!

Visited a year ago

I don’t like the way I was treated and never coming back.

EDIT: I read the response left to my review and I am not quite sure how this relates to what I’m talking about.

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Visited a year ago

I like to support small businesses, so when I saw one offering AYCE sushi I jumped to visit. However, I am dissapointed in the food. The fish were not cut correctly in many pieces, with grey and white parts of salmon skin left on and varying sizes. In my custom roll of salmon, avocado, and shrimp tempura, shown in the image, one piece had no salmon and one piece had no shrimp!!!!! Hard to believe they are part of the same sushi roll...The salmon nigiri was good, the gyoza and katsu were fine as well. However, highly dissapointed in the sushi quality, and for $20.95 lunchtime price... it was slow so I cannot make excuses for the quality and execution... The restaurant also had a weird smell and felt musty, likely due to the carpeted floors. Save your money and go to Mr. Tokyo...

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Visited a year ago

I have been here a couple of times. The sushi is okay at best, the real star of the show is the appetizers. The only reason I was a repeat customer, is the speed of service and the appetizers. Unfortunately, the service has gone downhill. Based upon the poor service, I am no longer willing to recommend this restaurant!

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We had been loyal customers of Orchid for years. Their AYCE menu has changed slightly over the years (mainly fewer sashimi options), but their latest menu caused us to not return. Their specialty rolls have always been somewhat limited for anyone not wanting fried, spicy, or options with cream cheese. However, the latest menu removed the Wasabi roll, which, despite its name, was one of two rolls that wasn’t fried/spicy/with cream cheese (the other is the rainbow roll). It was the only roll that was removed. Unfortunately, we will not be coming back, despite sometimes weekly visits in the past.

Visited a year ago

This is a quantity over quality place. Considering the price of around $35 per person and a mandatory 18%+ tip, I would really expect way higher quality food and better service. The servers always seem annoyed to be working even though they get huge tips on every table. Highly recommend going on a weekday as service is faster. We went on a Saturday night once and it took 2 hours to get 3 rounds of food. Left hungry as we didn't have the luxury to wait 40 minutes for another round. During the weekday, they are much faster. The rolls are somewhat okay (3/5) tons of rice. The nigiri and sashimi are terribly small and extremely thin. The sashimi is about an 8th of a size you would get anywhere else. Nigiri are so thin that you can see the rice through the fish (1/5). Refer to photos.

For AYCE Sushi in Raleigh, there are way better places for almost half the price. Even some in the immediate area. That being said, this is a decent place if you don't mind a lower quality food and are not looking for anything but western rolls.

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Visited a year ago

This place has the BEST tuna sashimi I've ever had. My life has changed. I am born anew. I thought I knew what tuna tasted like but I see now that I have never had it before. It's as if it was fresh from the sea as soon as I walked in.

I drove 50 minutes to come here and honestly I would have driven 2 hours. If any restaurant I've been to deserved a Michelin Star, this would be it.

Amazing food. Friendly and funny staff. Cozy, swanky atmosphere. 11/10 all around.

Do yourself the favor and come here. I know I'll be back as much as humanly possible.

Oh and the matcha ice cream is great too.

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Visited a year ago

The food our party had was phenomenal, from the general kitchen menu to sushi rolls and sashimi. Everything was incredibly fresh and service was phenomenal with servers not only being attentive to table needs but also ensuring the environment was comfortable for all clientele.

Visited a year ago

It was a busy Friday night but we were able to get seated right away. The staff were friendly and food came out in a timely manner. Seafood was fresh. Side dishes were well seasoned. The sashimi slices were kind of small, but there’s no additional charge for it like some other places. Pretty much the same as most ayce sushi places. The butterfly roll was our favorite!

Visited a year ago

I went to Orchid last night, got terrible food poisoning, I do not recommend, another thing that got me was the service wasn’t great and they require an 18% tip. The lady grabbed the card reader out of my hands and I couldn’t tip to what I thought it was worth, it was ridiculous, the lady was very rude, service was decent at best and the food was absolutely horrible leaving me sick and regretting spending $80 some dollars for two people to eat a terrible dinner. Do not go here.

Visited a year ago

Love the all you can eat sushi! You can order 2 rolls per person at a time and they come super fast. It's a lot of fun ❤️😋

Visited a year ago

Excellent all you can eat sushi restaurant. The ordering process is incredibly efficient and straight forward compared to other ayce style restaurants in the area. The Salmon skin roll and pepper tuna roll were fantastic and well worth getting.

*edited to fix spelling

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Visited a year ago

1st thing 1st, customers should not foot the bill for restaurant servers' wages!

When checking out, the old female server stood uncomfortably close beside me, like "skin to skin". This violated my personal space, I could call an offensive foul. Also, She was staring at me as I selected the tip aamount, this really annoyed me.

Next, I chose to reduce some cents, not even exceeding one dollar, rounding it off to an integer of 78 dollars. However, she refused, saying the minimum couldn't be less than 18%. I suggested just deducting those few cents to make it a whole number, but she still declined, citing it as a rule of the restaurant.

Well, just for a few cents, they lost two returning customers and received a one-star review. Well done.

Visited a year ago

Very good and diverse all you can eat sushi buffet.

Visited a year ago

Best All you can eat sushi in Raleigh area.

Visited a year ago

Great customer service from all staff. Nam was our waiter and answered our questions about the food. He kept our drinks full. The food was delicious 😋

Visited a year ago

Enjoyed a nice dinner with friends. We were sat right away even though they seemed busy. The service was great! They had very clear instructions on how to order written at the table. The only negative comment our group had all night was the coconut shrimp was not what anyone expected. It had a white creamy sauce on top.

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Visited a year ago

Met with some friends here and the food/ service were fine, that was till the bill came and I felt blindsided and robbed. My entire group was unaware that there were "rules" for eating as a group here. I was completely unaware that I had to read "rules" in order to protect myself from being pushed into paying an unreasonable bill. I sat down when I arrived I was never greeted with " have you read our policy on eating as a group?" Nothing! I was given a separate ordering sheet and made to believe that I was separate from everyone else's ordering throughout dinner. But when the bill arrived I was given a $67 bill for myself and my partner. I was told that I had to pay for the buffet when I only ordered a few things simply because others in my group had ordered the buffet, which I was not a part of. I expressed that I was unaware of this policy but management disregarded my concern and proceeded to make me pay. At this point I felt pressured and hopeless to resolve the confusion. The server placed the card reader on the table as she already had my card in hand. The tip screen gave me the option to skip a tip.... So I did because I felt cheated and overcharged during this encounter. The server reversed this and raised her voice telling me I had to pay my 18% tip. If it's required....don't give me the option to say no. Already have the gratuity added to the original bill like every other place that requires this......This place treated me like I should completely understand how their restaurant operates. I feel as if the next time I go to a restaurant before I order I need to ask the waiter. " What's the rules first?" Will never eat here again due to the rude and unreasonable staff.

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Great quality food and always great service

Visited a year ago

Expensive, Expensive but the food was top notch and the sake selection was amazing

Visited a year ago

phenomenal service and delicious food. worth every penny

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Visited a year ago

Sushi and sashimi are consistently yummy and table service for AYCE lunch is quick and a deal for this quality of food!

Visited a year ago

Food is abundant and delicious. Service is efficient and attentive. They had no difficulty keeping out table of eight served and satisfied. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Orchid and look forward to visiting again.

Visited a year ago

Good food, pleasant atmosphere. I have always had prompt service here. Been eating here for a couple of years and will continue to do so.

Visited a year ago

The sashimi was very good for all you can eat

Visited a year ago

This place is pretty decent however the plates are extremely small. Another catch is you can’t order more food until the food you’ve ordered has been brought out. This certainly slows you down.

They also have strict rules around left overs and will nickel and dime you for the food you did not finish.

Visited a year ago

I visited this restaurant last night with my sister and friends. Based off the service and food we received, the bill was not worth $130 plus the 18% mandatory tip. Our sushi was warm and the ice cream was hard and tasted freezer burnt. There is nothing to justify the amount paid and quality received.

Visited a year ago

First of all, the “rule” did not make sense. Considering the economy is so bad, but the fact that you are REQUIRED to tip minimum 18% when the service isn’t even that much of a worth—and so is the quality of food. In my opinion, food COULD be better. Tasted like the quality I can get from a grocery market.

Visited a year ago

If you want to go to a all you can eat sushi made to order, this is your place. Love the environment and employees.

Visited a year ago

DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU HAVE A SHELLFISH ALLERGY

My partner had a mild allergic reaction after reiterating several times that they had a shellfish allergy, after asking to have our rolls remade for my partners allergies they simply put the same rolls on two separate plates which led to the allergic reaction. would be in the hospital right now. When asked if they had an EpiPen we were informed that they did not have one.

With both awful service and generally subpar food the only saving grace is how quick the food came out which is a boon to those who want to be in with an empty stomach and out with a pumped stomach in record time.

Visited a year ago

It's pretty darn good and the all you can eat is awesome!! They are always very kind and attentive.

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Visited 2 years ago

Best sushi around! Love the custom rolls option. Coconut shrimp is also a favorite.

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Visited 2 years ago

Best all you can eat sushi around here, and believe me I’ve tried all of them in this area

Visited 2 years ago

The food was phenomenal, and the service was even better. Super attentive and nice people that work there. The food was always incredibly fresh and delicious. Will definitely be back!

Visited 2 years ago

Good options and great service. If you come on a busy day expect to wait a long time for your food

Visited 2 years ago

Delicious salmon and eel rolls! Love the sashimi.

Visited 2 years ago

Love this restaurant! Unlimited menu is such a great deal. We have been back many times and it never disappoints!

Visited 2 years ago

I visited this restaurant over a year ago and back then it was pretty good. I'm afraid the quality of the food has gone down since then. The sushi rolls had barely any meat and lots of rice, comparable to supermarket sushi.... This is the only place when I have not enjoyed a spicy tuna roll.
The sashimi was very watery, frozen most likely, and some of the pieces had a really fishy flavor.
The shrimp tempura and the fried fish were very good. The kitchen food was very good.
The sushi though, was just bad.

Visited 2 years ago

This place just wasn’t it. If you are just wanting sushi then this may be the place for you. I think $30 per person is ridiculous for what it was. Our food was super plain and we basically forced ourselves to eat all of it so we wouldn’t be charged. I didn’t like that I had to pay for my one year old who quite literally ate 2 bites of white rice and a few bites of our ice cream. I also didn’t appreciate having the waiter standing on top of me when paying. I felt pressured to leave a certain tip.

Visited 2 years ago

All-You-Can-Eat-Sushi & appetizers were great and kept coming out fresh and timely. The sushi 🍣 was tasty and the seaweed salad was delish!!! But it's not fancy sushi 🍣 just decent.

Visited 2 years ago

Delicious sushi, and it keeps coming until you can eat no more!
Soft music, calm atmosphere, attentive and kind service. Their system for alerting the staff that you want more food is simple and ingenious. I also love how you can select ingredients for a custom roll.

Visited 2 years ago

I would marry the owner if I could

Visited 2 years ago

The sushi wasn't that good. Even though it's all you can eat, I really didn't want to do that after trying the different rolls my table ordered. Pretty low quality food compared to most sushi places in the area

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All you can eat sushi and Asian food! Good prices, good and nice service, good food. Need I say more?

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Visited 2 years ago

Definitely will come back. Highly recommend try dinner all you can eat.

White tuna is very very good. Will come back soon !!!

Visited 2 years ago

I've eaten a lot of sushi over the years, and I think this might be my favorite sushi restaurant of all time. Unfortunately I no longer live in the area so it's not practical for me to go here very often anymore, but at least I can be comforted by my memories 😔

Visited 2 years ago

Visited 2 years ago

IF YOU WANT FOOD POISONING COME HERE! HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE. I literally was on my second roll of sushi and I tasted some disgusting slimy cucumber tasted so freaking rotten. I can’t. I literally threw up everywhere and in the bathroom. I talked to the owner and told him respectfully the cucumber was so dirty tasting and the tempura tasted stale. All he did was become defensive saying “I have 150 guests in here almost every day, and the food is fresh”. We’ll sir, I just threw up everywhere and even the other customers in front of me were saying how fishy the sushi tasted. Never EVER again. Dine here at your own risk.

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Visited 2 years ago

Only one of its kind in this city! Its a weekly stop for me! Recommended!!!

Visited 2 years ago

Very good Japanese fare and awesome service!

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Visited 2 years ago

It was overall an okay experience. Instead of regular all you can eat sushi places, I wanted to come here, and overall, I can say it was average. The food was just okay, but the quick service and friendly atmosphere definitely helped the rating. The price certainly does not reflect the quality of food, as you can go to other locations like this for a cheaper price and recieve better food. I wouldn't recommend anyone coming here unless your main interest is spending time with your friends when you go, and not eating.

Visited 2 years ago