Comments on: Restaurant openings report http://carpedurham.com/2009/04/09/restaurant-openings-report-4-2/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:34:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: margaret http://carpedurham.com/2009/04/09/restaurant-openings-report-4-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3622 margaret Sat, 11 Apr 2009 14:20:01 +0000 http://carpedurham.wordpress.com/?p=1539#comment-3622 I went to Shaba Shabu last night for the first time in the new location. The ambiance isn't quite that of the Raleigh location, but it suffices for a converted Macaroni Grill. The in-house DJ spinning house music adds to the atmosphere. Food: My friend and I did not get sushi this time but stuck to the Thai/ Japanese offerings. The fresh roll was delicious with a spicy peanut sauce that was excellent with a nice kick. She had the Tuna Cream Sauce, which was excellent and beautifully presented, but the tuna was overcooked-- more "well" than "medium". I had the Chicken Red Curry, and it was excellent. The presentation beats Thai Cafe and Twisted Noodle hands down. The coconut cake was also delectable. We also had some nice cocktails (a Shabatini and a Georgia Peach Martini) that hit the spot. I went to Shaba Shabu last night for the first time in the new location. The ambiance isn’t quite that of the Raleigh location, but it suffices for a converted Macaroni Grill. The in-house DJ spinning house music adds to the atmosphere.

Food: My friend and I did not get sushi this time but stuck to the Thai/ Japanese offerings. The fresh roll was delicious with a spicy peanut sauce that was excellent with a nice kick. She had the Tuna Cream Sauce, which was excellent and beautifully presented, but the tuna was overcooked– more “well” than “medium”. I had the Chicken Red Curry, and it was excellent. The presentation beats Thai Cafe and Twisted Noodle hands down. The coconut cake was also delectable. We also had some nice cocktails (a Shabatini and a Georgia Peach Martini) that hit the spot.

]]> By: D http://carpedurham.com/2009/04/09/restaurant-openings-report-4-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3621 D Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:31:36 +0000 http://carpedurham.wordpress.com/?p=1539#comment-3621 china buffet for sure china buffet for sure

]]> By: durhamfood http://carpedurham.com/2009/04/09/restaurant-openings-report-4-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3620 durhamfood Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:26:42 +0000 http://carpedurham.wordpress.com/?p=1539#comment-3620 I was there during off hours, and it wasn't really busy. Anyway, do rush hours justify an hour wait on a simple grilled dish? I was there during off hours, and it wasn’t really busy. Anyway, do rush hours justify an hour wait on a simple grilled dish?

]]> By: Rik http://carpedurham.com/2009/04/09/restaurant-openings-report-4-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3619 Rik Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:52:33 +0000 http://carpedurham.wordpress.com/?p=1539#comment-3619 Any information about eating establishments planned at the new Wal Mart near E. Geer St. & I 85? Any information about eating establishments planned at the new Wal Mart near E. Geer St. & I 85?

]]> By: hungry http://carpedurham.com/2009/04/09/restaurant-openings-report-4-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3618 hungry Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:48:30 +0000 http://carpedurham.wordpress.com/?p=1539#comment-3618 go during off hours if you want better service go during off hours if you want better service

]]> By: B http://carpedurham.com/2009/04/09/restaurant-openings-report-4-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3617 B Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:28:56 +0000 http://carpedurham.wordpress.com/?p=1539#comment-3617 I'll second the awesomeness of Saigon Grill, and the fact that the service needs considerable improvement. Though once they have their ABC license, I probably won't mind the wait so much... I’ll second the awesomeness of Saigon Grill, and the fact that the service needs considerable improvement. Though once they have their ABC license, I probably won’t mind the wait so much…

]]> By: Gary http://carpedurham.com/2009/04/09/restaurant-openings-report-4-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3616 Gary Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:49:14 +0000 http://carpedurham.wordpress.com/?p=1539#comment-3616 Sounds like standard operating procedure at Pho 9N9 to me. Sounds like standard operating procedure at Pho 9N9 to me.

]]> By: durhamfood http://carpedurham.com/2009/04/09/restaurant-openings-report-4-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3615 durhamfood Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:51:27 +0000 http://carpedurham.wordpress.com/?p=1539#comment-3615 Saigon Grill is good. When we went there a day or two after their opening, the service was really terrible though. One of our appetizers came out after one of the entrees, and the second entree took about an hour to come. Food was pretty damn good though. I'll be back in a few weeks to see if they sort out their issues. Saigon Grill is good. When we went there a day or two after their opening, the service was really terrible though. One of our appetizers came out after one of the entrees, and the second entree took about an hour to come.

Food was pretty damn good though. I’ll be back in a few weeks to see if they sort out their issues.

]]> By: hungry http://carpedurham.com/2009/04/09/restaurant-openings-report-4-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3614 hungry Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:00:11 +0000 http://carpedurham.wordpress.com/?p=1539#comment-3614 Saigon Grill is AWESOME! Saigon Grill is AWESOME!

]]> By: D http://carpedurham.com/2009/04/09/restaurant-openings-report-4-2/comment-page-1/#comment-3613 D Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:53:07 +0000 http://carpedurham.wordpress.com/?p=1539#comment-3613 China King is good and clean. Standard fare, cheap. China King is good and clean. Standard fare, cheap.

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