While I was in the Chapel Hill area visiting, I asked some friends where I could find good sushi. Two different parties answered simultaneously, "Kanki". I decided to try it and was not disappointed. Half of the restaurant serves as a hibachi-style Japanese steakhouse and the other as a sophisticated sushi bar. The decor was beautiful, our server sweet and attentive, and the food was wonderful. I even asked if the sushi chef would make a maki roll combination that I did not find on the menu. The waitress replied, "absolutely" and it came out delicious. Besides sushi, we tried tempura, miso soup, and the chicken fingers (also known as chicken katsu). It was all excellent. Finally, the restaurant cannot be classified as a children's restaurant (due to the upscale atmosphere and food style) yet they were very wonderful with the two well-behaved small children we brought.
You wouldn't expect to find a bowl of PHO at a Japanese restaurant let along a good one. I was surprised to see it but curiosity peaked up and convinced me to try it. I must say it was a about average bowl of PHO. I was impressed with the flavor espe
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My second time here and wondered why I don't come here more often. I ordered the Vietnamese PHO soup and it was pretty good for a fast food place. If you want authentic taste then you must visit an authentic Vietnamese restaurant. However if you are
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Worst dining experience, lamb was overcooked and tasted terrible, up all night with stomach discomfort, called restraurant but manager never returned call
It's not easy to find a really good Mom 'n Pop shop in the Triangle Area. JJFish and Chicken serves generous portions of homemade food for a fair price.
The fish is awesome and the chicken nuggents/tenders are homemade (not parts)
Incredible dinner and excellent service. Had a big group on a Friday night, belly dancer was fun and restaurant had a lot of life to it. Recommend strongly!!!
While I was in the Chapel Hill area visiting, I asked some friends where I could find good sushi. Two different parties answered simultaneously, "Kanki". I decided to try it and was not disappointed. Half of the restaurant serves as a hibachi-style Japanese steakhouse and the other as a sophisticated sushi bar. The decor was beautiful, our server sweet and attentive, and the food was wonderful. I even asked if the sushi chef would make a maki roll combination that I did not find on the menu. The waitress replied, "absolutely" and it came out delicious. Besides sushi, we tried tempura, miso soup, and the chicken fingers (also known as chicken katsu). It was all excellent. Finally, the restaurant cannot be classified as a children's restaurant (due to the upscale atmosphere and food style) yet they were very wonderful with the two well-behaved small children we brought.
Recent Kanki Japanese House of Steaks & Sushi Reviews
July 16, 2007 @ 11:47 PM
a diner from kernersville, NC
While I was in the Chapel Hill area visiting, I asked some friends where I could find good sushi. Two different parties answered simultaneously, "Kanki". I decided to try it and was not disappointed. Half of the restaurant serves as a hibachi-style Japanese steakhouse and the other as a sophisticated sushi bar. The decor was beautiful, our server sweet and attentive, and the food was wonderful. I even asked if the sushi chef would make a maki roll combination that I did not find on the menu. The waitress replied, "absolutely" and it came out delicious. Besides sushi, we tried tempura, miso soup, and the chicken fingers (also known as chicken katsu). It was all excellent. Finally, the restaurant cannot be classified as a children's restaurant (due to the upscale atmosphere and food style) yet they were very wonderful with the two well-behaved small children we brought.