A diner from Raleigh/Durham Triangle Area
Feb 18, 2009
"Kanpai, also known as "Cheers!""
January 22, 2009 - Likes it - Oh Kee Nee,
I love this place. I go here every birthday, celebration, and outing. Its a 2 hour drive from Durham, and even with gas prices soaring, I would never give up a chance to eat here.
I've been going to this place for about 8 years, ever since my girlfriend at the time introduced me to the wonderful atmosphere of Japanese Cookery!. 8 years later, and atleast 30 visits later, I always have a GRAND spectacular time. Now that I have 2 kids, I can't wait to bring them in for a "VOLCANO Surprise." << make sure you ask for that!!!!
Atmosphere is great, and they finally added that outside patio, MUCH NEEDED!!. Bar selection is great, staff an chefs are always nice. And THE FOOD IS ALWAYS SPECTACULAR!!!
Now, I am a pretty hefty eater, I can down a 1 lb burger easily, but everytime I go to KANPAI, I Always order the Imperial Dinner. It comes with Fillet mignon, lobster, shrimp and scallops. And I think all dinners come with Soup, Salad an Shrimp Appetizer. Well back to the point, I eat a lot, and in my 8 years, Have never been able to finish a whole plate. I always take it home.
Well for the recommendations.
+I recommend the Green Dinosaur as a drink (Wife loves it)
+If you get the filet mignon I usually ask for medium rare, as it has the best flavor and texture.
+The white an ginger sauce
Oh, one last thing. Out of the +30 times I've been there, I actually was able to meet Wake Forest Basketball Players, A Detroit Lions Running Back, a NC House of Representative, and a Nascar Driver. I wish I remembered the names...but I do have pictures.. I'll try to post them up if i find them.
KANPAI !!! Where everybody knows your name!!!!
January 22, 2009 - Likes it - Oh Kee Nee,
I love this place. I go here every birthday, celebration, and outing. Its a 2 hour drive from Durham, and even with gas prices soaring, I would never give up a chance to eat here.
I've been going to this place for about 8 years, ever since my girlfriend at the time introduced me to the wonderful atmosphere of Japanese Cookery!. 8 years later, and atleast 30 visits later, I always have a GRAND spectacular time. Now that I have 2 kids, I can't wait to bring them in for a "VOLCANO Surprise." << make sure you ask for that!!!!
Atmosphere is great, and they finally added that outside patio, MUCH NEEDED!!. Bar selection is great, staff an chefs are always nice. And THE FOOD IS ALWAYS SPECTACULAR!!!
Now, I am a pretty hefty eater, I can down a 1 lb burger easily, but everytime I go to KANPAI, I Always order the Imperial Dinner. It comes with Fillet mignon, lobster, shrimp and scallops. And I think all dinners come with Soup, Salad an Shrimp Appetizer. Well back to the point, I eat a lot, and in my 8 years, Have never been able to finish a whole plate. I always take it home.
Well for the recommendations.
+I recommend the Green Dinosaur as a drink (Wife loves it)
+If you get the filet mignon I usually ask for medium rare, as it has the best flavor and texture.
+The white an ginger sauce
Oh, one last thing. Out of the +30 times I've been there, I actually was able to meet Wake Forest Basketball Players, A Detroit Lions Running Back, a NC House of Representative, and a Nascar Driver. I wish I remembered the names...but I do have pictures.. I'll try to post them up if i find them.
KANPAI !!! Where everybody knows your name!!!!
