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Sono Japanese Restaurant
The most exciting sushi restaurant in the triangle area. Serving extensive varieties of fresh fish from around the world and exotic fusion dishes, Sono is sure to please even the most discriminating palate. If that is not enough, we have daily chefs specials that are created using fresh seasonal ingredients to keep customers excited. Come and see what all the buzz is about and also enjoy the full service bar with wide array of premium sakes and wine. You will agree that this is the best Japanese restaurant in the area.
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110 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 110 reviews
5 stars
(55)
4 stars
(40)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(50)
- special occasion(49)
- hot spot(43)
- romantic(29)
- good for groups(21)
- neighborhood gem(20)
Sono Japanese Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Chef Lee
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Incredible sushi! Talked with him at our table and learned about him and his restaurant; beyond the normal."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 2 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Screaming O (sushi roll.... Ha)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Get some!! And the seaweed salad and the edamame. Delish :)"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and service as
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and service as usual. This has become one of our favorite downtown restaurants."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 4 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Typical and not so typical sushi
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was my third time going to Sono, and I've loved it every time! I always get sushi and Skittles roll is a must every time! It is a fruit sushi, very refreshing and awesome! Sake "G" is also my favorite!"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2009
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our third visit because
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our third visit because we have enjoyed it so much! With the valet parking it makes dinner out a breeze downtown. A favorite is the tuna tartare is to die for and could literally be your meal!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 6 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Going downhill?
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"So this is the fourth time we've been to Sono. Our experience has been increasingly LESS enjoyable each time. This trip may very well have been our last. It mostly has to do with the service. We all know that you can always overcome mediocre food with exceptional service, but if you get lousy service, then no matter how good the food is, the entire dining experience is dminished. Needless to say, our dining experience was severely dminished by our server who made us feel completely unwelcome. As if he was doing us a favor. It's a shame because I do like the Sushi at Sono and they have some unique rolls and such which we enjoyed in spite of the service. I'd rather have gone to their other restaurant Zinda, and enjoyed my self immensely."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
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Review 7 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful place to eat at.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful place to eat at. Definitely going back very soon!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Sushi used to be so much better.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Used to go to Sono more often and we were excited to go back for a special occasion. Since we were last there, they have cheapened their sushi roll quality-- smaller rolls, less high-quality fish options (like Salmon/Lobster) and cheaper prices to reflect that. Many area restaurants constantly advertize BOGO specials on their rolls and Sono never has done that. We expected much more with the food. The service was fine and so was the overall experience, but we could save money and a drive and get higher quality food elsewhere. Not planning on making the special trip downtown again too soon for this place. We ordered 4 rolls and ended up ordering a 5 (something we NEVER do) because the rolls were so small, they left us still hungry."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: romantic
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Review 9 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great. A little expensive.....but the food was still Great!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: late-night find
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Review 10 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent waiter - right on
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent waiter - right on it. Food is good, fresh and appetizing."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This restaurant is in downtown
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This restaurant is in downtown Raleigh so parking is a major issue. Be prepared to pay to park and to walk to the restaurant. We enjoyed our meal very much. We just wish they were open for lunch on the weekends."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 12 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
They didn't have on hand the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They didn't have on hand the ingredients for the dishes we had originally ordered, so we had to make substitutions. The service was good though."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2007
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Review 13 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
excellent, per usual
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"wonderful, as usual. Food, drinks, service - all on point."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 14 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was expensive, the atmosphere
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was expensive, the atmosphere was awesome. But I would not reccomend anything but the sushi..."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 15 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic Sushi! All of our
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic Sushi! All of our rolls and sashimi were excellent! The "Secret Garden" roll was an unexpected delicious choice, recommended by our waiter."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 16 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was wonderful and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was wonderful and the service was outstanding! We took several suggestions from our server and she was perfect! We were sat at a table near the bar and unfortunately there was a very loud group standing at the bar. Once they moved away our experince couldn't have been better!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 17 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Beuatiful presentation of
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Beuatiful presentation of entrees. Lamar was our waiter and he is very attentive!"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 18 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best sushi ever !
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Amazing food ! Great for sushi lovers !!!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved my first dining experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Loved my first dining experience at Sono! Attention to detail was amazing. Upon hearing we were first time diners, the master chef came out to speak to us and make suggestions. How often does that happen any more? Our waitress was invaluable in guiding to things she thought we would like and she was spot on! Don't miss the seaweed salad!!!!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 20 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Review 21 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
the sushi was good, but not
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"the sushi was good, but not exceptional, and I felt very overpriced compared to other places that offer higher quality."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2011
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Review 22 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great sushi
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Soon has some of the best sushi in Raleigh. Ambiance is perfect for date nights."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 23 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Menu changed from first visit.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Menu changed from first visit. This time the sushi had WAY more cooked ingredients."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 24 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Sushi & Atmosphere
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My husband and I love sushi and since we don't live in a city we don't have access to high quality sushi. He was home on leave from the army last weekend and we were meeting a friend who lives in Raleigh. I had heard commercials for Sono on the radio and checked it out on line. The menu online didn't show the specialty rolls so they had more choices then I thought. We had a reservation so we were seating promptly. Our server was very polite and attentive. We ordered edamame, the Screaming O, the Pink Floyd (and another I can't remember) and the Creme Brulee Cheesecake. Everything was fantastic. We sat and talked for a while. Since we arrived at 6:30, the noise level increased throughout the night but other then that, the evening was great"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 25 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
You and Mura are the best
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"You and Mura are the best sushi in Raleigh."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 26 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This has become my favorite
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This has become my favorite restaurant after just two visits. I live about an hour and a half away and am more than willing to make the trip just to eat here. The food is very fresh, cooked thoroughly, and served with a very appealing visual presentation. The wait staff was attentive, and quick to ensure my wife and I were being taken care of."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 27 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Delicious sushi! Fast service. Waiter Danny super friendly and attentive! Will definitely return soon!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The sushi menu was amazing!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The sushi menu was amazing! Some of the best sushi I've had in Raleigh. Definitely want to go back!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 29 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It's probably the best sushi
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It's probably the best sushi in Raleigh but the service is slow."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2009
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Review 30 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
This was not our first time
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was not our first time to this restaurant, and up to now we have kept going back because they have great food. This last time was the only one where we have been to a later dinner (after 9:00pm). Unfortunately, the other guests at this time of night seem to think that Sono is their personal playground or they are in a zoo. I have never seen so many people that kept jumping from chair-to-chair and table-to-table totally unaware of others around them. It's a shame they spoilt it for us, and we will probably not go back to Sono, but equally management didn't try to calm the rabble down, so they must endorse that behavior. I do not wish to participate thanks."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 31 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I had my reservations concerning
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I had my reservations concerning Sono based primarily on a number of reviews I has read but gave it a try anyway. To state it simply, we'll be going back!
Having tried 5 other Japanese/Sushi resturants in the area, I have to say this is the best.
The four of us had a combination of drinks, appitizers, entrees, sushi and dessert so we were able to sample Sono's performance across their menu. Everything was excellent.
The service was very good, very friendly and very accomodating.
I have to admit that I was surprised that Sono was quite crowded. I didn't expect that in downtown Raleigh on a Sunday evening but that may speak to how good Sono really is!
I highly reccomend Sono."
Having tried 5 other Japanese/Sushi resturants in the area, I have to say this is the best.
The four of us had a combination of drinks, appitizers, entrees, sushi and dessert so we were able to sample Sono's performance across their menu. Everything was excellent.
The service was very good, very friendly and very accomodating.
I have to admit that I was surprised that Sono was quite crowded. I didn't expect that in downtown Raleigh on a Sunday evening but that may speak to how good Sono really is!
I highly reccomend Sono."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Yummy!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always a good place for lunch or dinner - can't go wrong."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
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Review 33 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Japanese restaurant in NC
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Sono has the best sushi that I have ever tasted in NC. The food was great and the service was outstanding. The waiter was great and friendly. I would recommend Sono to anyone that wants to have great Japanese food with a wonderful atmosphere."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 34 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The sushi was unbelievably
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The sushi was unbelievably good!!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 35 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I got the teriyaki chicken
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I got the teriyaki chicken like I did before but the chicken has changed. Instead it was cut up on this mushy white stuff and the chicken was mostly fat, then the waiter wouldn't take it off the bill!"
Dined on 02/08/2013
2013
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Review 36 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great but drinks
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great but drinks are overpriced for the small amount you get! Not worth it. Eat the food then go somewhere else for drinks."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 37 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The sushi was just mediocre
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The sushi was just mediocre considering the price. While the restaurant is accommodating to special requests/designing your own rolls, we walked away with a huge bill and a "whatever" experience. We would not go back."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 38 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sono remains my and my wife's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Sono remains my and my wife's favorite restaurant in the CH/Durham/Raleigh area. The key reason is creativity. While the sushi is outstanding and well sourced, we drive in to Raleigh more for the creativity of the entrees. The menu is constantly evolving and has continued to improve over the 2 years that we've been regulars. Head of Madai and Tuna Tacos are two favorites."
Dined on 01/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 39 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We finally found authentic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We finally found authentic Japanese food in downtown Raleigh! We choose restaurant week for our first visit and ordered off the prix fix menu. We selected the deconstructed ramen (which was very different - in a very good way) , the sushi (fresh!!!) and a beautiful creme brulee cheesecake. The food was incredible, the wine was lovely (although I would have enjoyed a bigger pour) and our waitress was personable and efficient. We'll definitely be visiting again."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 40 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I think this would make a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I think this would make a better lunch place. But the food was great. But they sat us in the bar so our service was not the greatest because we were a table away from the bar."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2012
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 41 for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Sushi was out of this world
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Sushi was out of this world and the presentation was great as well. I only wish they had a better saki selection. They didn't carry our favorite saki and they were out of the first saki that our server recommended. Otherwise, if you love good sushi and a nice quiet spot, this is the place to go!"
Dined on 01/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Sono Japanese Restaurant
Based on the average of (69) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic