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For two star Japanese, try Sushi Blues Cafe in Raleigh. This inexpensive establishment is one of the popular restaurants in the area. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Lite, perhaps. If you're a sushi afficiando, you're probably better served elsewhere, but the food here is still very good. Clean and friendly.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here when visiting a friend in NC and I really enjoyed it. The sushi was delicious and they had a good variety of rolls. The atmosphere is good and I for one liked the theme that some may find...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go here a lot more when I was a student at NC State. Half price night on Thursdays was always a good start to a bar crawl on Glenwood South. But I must admit I am not as impressed with their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A sushi restaurant should be apt in other Japanese dishes if they are going to have them on the menu. I ordered the "soba" noodles and I got ramen. Not cold buckwheat noodles, hot flour noodles in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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This had to be the worst experience I've ever had in a restaurant! The waitress was rude, lazy and incompetent! She has no customer service skills what-so-ever! Even worse, neither does the MANAGER! The music...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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Like loud music, crowds of hipsters, apathetic staff, obnoxious managers and overpriced sushi? Sushi Blues is the place to go! The quality of the sushi isn't nearly as high as the pretensions of the restaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of people complain about the lack of authenticity at Sushi Blues. But you know what? Sometimes you just need a little mayo on your tuna roll. Is that so wrong?Sushi Blues has long been more...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I suppose you can add my name to the growing list of people concerned that Sushi Blues is a bar that happens to serve sushi rather than a Sushi restaurant. While I still think that the rolls they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably one of my favorite places to go for sushi. They have a lot of original rolls--especially like their vegetarian rolls. The atmosphere is very nice too. It's kinda upscale and the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Experience from HELL! We waited two and half hours to be seated. This is when you know the restaurant has lost all hopes of providing their own customers and only care about money. Not only did we wait outside...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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I had lunch at Sushi Blues Cafe for the first time today and thought it was excellent. I had the salmon lunch set and some yellowtail and unagi. The fish was as fresh as any I've had in the area and the eel...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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The sushi at this place is great! I am a real sushi lover, but my wife is not...there in lies the problem. Not much on the menu for the non sushi eater.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, at least I can agree with most of what the Yelpers have to say on this restaurant. For some reason all of my friends just LOVE Sushi Blues. I suspect most of this has to do with ambiance. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Blues reminds of places I'd find out in San Francisco: a bit hip, a bit casual and a great spot to grab a bite! I'm not a huge sushi fan, just tried the chicken katsu but the food was decent....
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Sushi Blues has excellent sushi and excellent service, but it can be very...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Marginal sushi. I get the feeling that people think Sushi Blues serves good sushi because of the lack of variety of sushi restaurants in the Raleigh area. I had the sashimi and was served small...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a popular Raleigh hot-spot for sushi, and I attribute that to the good location and the posh atmosphere. The last time I came, the wait for a table was enormously long. The downside to waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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I used to love this place in college. Returned recently and was largely disappointed. Service was lacking, tempura used in the wolfpack roll was burned and had a strong smoke flavor. I ordered the Clapton roll...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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I am new to eating sushi but I enjoyed some of the things that I tried! The california rolls are my favorite! The service here was great as well.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be one of our Top 2-3 sushi places in Raleigh. Service WAS great, staff friendly. After they renovated and added the bar, it has gone downhill. We were there 2-3 times after that and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just eat the lobster tempura roll. That is all you must do in this life, eat that and your mission will be fulfilled. And sit at the sushi bar, the tables are crowded and people bump into you on their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like sushi. Yep. Take my groovy urbanite membership card away right now. I mean...it's raw fish. How is that a good idea? Anyway, my issues with uncooked marine life aside, I don't like sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like sushi quite a bit. Sushi Blues provides innovation (and being open late when I've been out drinking, yes) to the typical sushi platters with adaptations named after famous people/places/things....
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i really enjoy eating here, though i agree that it doesn't have the best sushi in town. for the total package, tho, i still place it in the top tier of sushi places in town. if you go when its really...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed Sushi Blues. It's a great dinner spot. The maki was good (with some interesting combinations of ingredients I had not seen before) and the presentation of the food was nice. What I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Why, oh WHY do my friends like to come to this place? It's always crowded, and the service is shabby. The decor is nice, but it's hard to notice that when you are elbow-to-elbow with the hipster stranger at...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Really...what's with the high rating?!? They have to be rating themselves. Food is not good....and the freshness?...Nope. I enjoy nigiri and sashimi normally...so I know when the fishes are good. This place is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll admit that I may be a little a biased towards Sushi Blues...my friends and I love the half off nights. The regular-priced sushi is definitely a lot better quality though, and the menu is more...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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YUK! Absolutely horrible everything; Sushi (what they call Sushi, anyway), Service, Attitude, Cleanliness. Don't waste you're time, you'll be sorry.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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If you love sushi, this is the place!! If like me, you're not a sushi eater, I think their menu is very limited. Atmosphere was great and we had a great time. Service was good too!!
kudzu.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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I went to sushi blues for dinner with my friend and to avoid the wait (on a weeknight) we sat at the bar. I had to gesture to the bartender for him to serve us, after we waited longer than the number of people...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I may risk being labeled a sushi snob if I keep giving eateries around here less than 4 or 5 but I have mixed feelings about Sushi Blues. In a nutshell: atmosphere was nice, food was ok, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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First off: I know better than to go later at night - anywhere on Glenwood then is a nightmare experience that doesn't match a 'normal capacity' time of night. I stick to getting there around 6 or so, then...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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The sushi at Sushi Blues was very good; however, there wasn't much of it. I've been to very nice sushi restaurants that charged the same price and gave a better value. Also, it always feels like you're sitting...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Sushi Blues is way overhyped, perhaps coasting on its laurels from when it was the only game in town. Even on a non-halfprice night, the service is slow and spacy. On half-price night, it is total chaos and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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I work at a Sushi Restaurant around the triangle. I went to Sushi Blues on Tuesday night and the hostess told me 2 hours before they closed that they weren't taking anymore names on the wait list. So I decided...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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When hearing the name and concept a few years ago, I went to Sushi Blues and enjoyed everything about it, besides the crowd (but could understand why it was there). Today, their sushi lacks freshness and their...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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I don't know why so many people have bashed this place on here. Since I have eaten at so many places in the triangle I decided to write some reviews. I would never go to sushi blues on a crowded weekend. By...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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I used to be a big fan of Sushi Blues but over the years it has gone down in quality. Don't even bother going when they are busy as their servers become ruder the busier they are. I have had their waitstaff...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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The atmosphere is great and the foods pretty good too. The severs bring out a smal bowl of noodles with red sause prior to your meal. This is a great bonus for those of us who may be a extremely hungry. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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We love going to Sushi Blues because the wait-staff is always friendly and helpful. Try the YUMMY ROLL - it was a recommendation by our waitress and is awesome! did I just say awesome? Well, we order it every...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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As a sushi fan, I understand that it is not fast food. With that said, on a relatively slow week night, it should not take 2 hours to prepare raw fish and rice.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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Upon arrival to the restaurant I asked if they were still serving at 8:45 on a sunday night. I was told they were and they proceded to put together a table for six. After about five minutes of waiting, my...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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sushi blues is a nice trendy place. it has really nice service but the wait time can be a bit ridiculous. overall it has great , very recommended.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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I love this place! The sushi is great, and the atmosphere is laid back yet fun. Have been thinking about going back ever since my last visit!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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Have to give it to them, they have the market cornered. I am with the reviewer below. It is indeed the path of least resistance. The scene is lively, the food is just not good. Food and service have been on a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2006
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I've been here a few times, and have been disappointed every time. (I like to give second and third chances...) The sushi is flavorless and mushy, the service poor, the seating uncomfortable, the sushi...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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I group of friends and I walked in, and we had to wait 15 minutes just to put our name on the list. We had no where to stand, but near the doorway, where we had to move every 2minutes for people to go in and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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Why does this place have such a high review? The sushi is not overly impressive, and neither is the tempura - which may as well have been labeled beer-battered. The service is really not that great either. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/03/2006
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Sushi blues is a fun experience, with good quality sushi (it is not the absolute best sushi I've ever had, but it is very good and there are some unique rolls). It's in a great location, right on Sout...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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awful sushi, slow service, it's kind of a rip off, unless your really worried about being trendy.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate their on Tuesday, half-off night. I really liked the atmosphere with good energy, young professionals, but I didn't think the sushi was very good. It didn't seem like it was fresh. It might be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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I don't know what's the fuss over this restaurant was all about. I've been here several times with friends who wanted to come here for the atmosphere, which I think it's pretty hip but horrible locations,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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The manager just wants your money, and having to wait about an hour for your food means nothing b/c he thinks he's got the best and nothing can bring him down. Go there on 1/2 off night and he thinks even less...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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Our company is located above Sushi Blues so in an average week our entire company eats there at least 3 times. We have never been served a meal that we didn't love. The staff have become great friends and we...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/11/2006
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The only redeeming quality about Sushi Blues was the Sashimi.....average at best. Over priced and although a relatively friendly staff, they completely mixed up the orders. Out of all the sushi establishments...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2006
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Horrible, I would not recommend Sushi Blues....terrible sushi, not fresh, tempora was soggy, bad experience overall.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first went to Sushi Blues, I didn't like it - something funny with the rice. But now that I've eaten it more, I like it a lot. The sushi is sliced thin, in about 8 slices. The atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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While we were seated at a rather quick pace. The service was horrible we could not hear our waiter due to the LATIN MUsic in the background of a Japanese restaurant. Also service was slow, drink orders were...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2005
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Sushi Blues is a nice sushi place with an interesting music-oriented atmosphere. The half-price sushi on Thursday nights is a big draw, especially with the NC State crowd. However, the wait on this ev...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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I love Sushi Blues! The waitresses are friendly and not all over you while you are trying to eat. They have a huge menu with something that everyone in your group can enjoy. Everything from sushi to stir fry....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2005
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Very nice and trendy. The sushi was great and displayed in a very creative and distinctive way. The crunchy roll and spider roll were fantastic! I also enjoyed the blues band that played in the bar area. This...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2004
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let's put it this way...my credit card is maxed out at sushi blues! I can't get enough of this place...the sushi is so fresh you would think u were by the ocean and the fish jumped on your plate...i love it..
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2004
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I've been to this place on several occassions. The service there is awful. The waitresses are the worst and it takes forever to get your food. Save yourself the headache and go to Shaba or Waraji.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2003
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I have been eating at this restaurant for a while, and the food is decent overall. However, it has gotten worst. I went there to eat with my boyfriend one night. We ordered a few rolls and some sashimi. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2003
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Sushi rice is terrible, and service is bad. Only positive side to this restaurant is their late hours for those desperate need for raw fish. Our table was dirty although the owner(surely acted like it) was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2003
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When I visited this restaurant I found the food to be about average. The waiter was extremely rude. The management did not seem to care, and added a tip to my Visa bill for the waiter when I only tipped the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/13/2003
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Used to be good now the service seems poor. I used to eat here regularly, once a month at least. The Yummy roll is EXCELLENT! But lately service has been slow. Last week I went in, was seated promptly and had...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2003
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You must be joking, I wish the Amerikans would get over their fascination for ethnic restaurants that are "americanized". The sushi is not very fresh, nor is it typically japanese. Should it not be obvious,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/01/2003
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The dining area is very small so go early or on a weeknight. Plan on a 2 hour wait during peak times. Very good food, excellent selection.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2003
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Sushi Blue has good foods & service..Cool place to hang loose!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2003
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Sushi blues is trendy and a good place to go for late-night food, but the sushi is boring. Most of it is either fried or comes with cream cheese.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2003
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Sushi Blues is my favorite! The sushi is great and reasonably priced, jazz and blues music really adds to the atmosphere, the service is always good, and they have a more extensive menu than other sushi...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2003
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I adore SUSHI BLUES! I think that the food is great...it gives tradition a twist. Unlike other sushi bars, the atmosphere and staff are laid back and guaranteed to make your meal. It's definitely worth the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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While trying new places, I went with a Japanese friend (and I live in Japan most of the year). The food was nice, but took a while to pick because we were not familiar with the unique menu selections. While is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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The food is just ordinary...not worth the wait! Why wait for just so-so sushi when you could really get GREAT sushi elsewhere. I love the atmosphere...but thats where it stops. BUMMER!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2002
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We have mixed feelings about this place. First of all, we do love the sushi. There are many creative rolls to choose from. BUT... service can be VERY slow, seating is not abundant, and worst of all - the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2002
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This is my favorite restaurant, granted due to the small size one generally has to wait on a Friday or Saturday evening for up to an hour to be seated, however I believe it's worth it. I have heard about...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2002
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i went to sushi blues expecting the best, because that's all i kept hearing. everyone i know who had been there recommend it. i, however, cannot. the sushi is ok, acceptable by my standards (pretty high), but...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2002
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Food was the worst I have had in 5 states! Service was poor as well.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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This place is just great. The poeple, the decor, and the Sushi. The best in Raleigh!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2002
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Recently, a few friends and my self took a trip to Raliegh just to try this "great" restaurant everyone is chatting about. The atmosphere was different, waitress was wonderfull, but the food was terrible. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2002
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They have Wonderful sushi, and a variety of selections for those who prefer cooked fish. It is a great place for gathering with friends, with a date, or trying to rekindle that spark with a spouse. Not very...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2002
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What a great experience. I was encouraged to visit Sushi Blues weeks ago but due to a hectic schedule was unable to do so until recently. The sushi and the staff far exceeded the expectations going into the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2002
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It is the best sushi place in the town. It has a trendy atmosphere, a big menu and good service.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2002
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Great sushi and a great place to go with friends! One of the best and most original places to have sushi of anywhere I have been in the country. Sushi Blues rocks!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2002
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This is NOT good sushi. Anyone who is a regular sushi diner would know that their fish is not fresh. Not only is their fish sub-par but so is the service. We went on a Friday night and could barely get...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2002
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Sushi Blues is for those who order "Infused Martini's" in order for them to tell their friends that they drink martini's. Get real, the sushi here is a step above what you can get at Harris Teeter. And the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/16/2002
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I went to Sushi Blues for lunch. The service was terrible. The waitresses just stood around and it takes forever to get a refill. If you're hungry, go somewhere else because you won't get time to eat. The food...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2002
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I'll give them credit for offering a large selection of rolls etc. The sushi itself leaves a lot to be desired. They give you twice what other restaraunts do, but they slice the fish so thin all you taste is...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2002
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creative sushi place, trendy atmosphere, probably the best sushi in the city though a bit more expensive
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2002
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I love Sushi Blues' food, everything I have tried has been excellent. I like to get take out these days, it makes eating the food so much more relaxing than waiting and waiting to be packed in to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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The decor is original and quirky, as are the waitress uniforms. However, the tempura had an odd, untraditional batter that I found quite greasy, and the underlying vegetable was not cooked thouroughly. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2002
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The best sushi place in town. Great atmosphere and so much choices from the menu.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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I enjoy Sushi Blues much for the atmosphere as well as the food. Don't change a thing.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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Have tried many sushi around the country, this one has to be the best!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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Although the waitstaff was not rude, they were basically non-existant. Our drinks never got refilled and the service was painfully slow. I didn't mind being cramped and the sushi, when it finally arrived, was...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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Excellent food, service and atmosphere. For sushi, this is the only place to go in the Triangle area
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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I enjoyed the atmosphere and the food - great taste combined with a beautiful looks of the dishes. I definitely recommended it as a "first-date" restaurant or general hang out with friends.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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The sushi was alright but the restaurant is cramped and the waitstaff is horrible. Do yourself a favor and don't pay someone to be rude to you, go to a better sushi restaurant.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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As a title, very bad sushi, also the service so terrible! Those waitresses didn't refill drinks. You will see them three times only. First time they get the drink to you. Second time bring the food out. Third...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2002
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Great sushi in a great location what's not the to like? Go try it!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2002
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good place, I definately enjoyed it. Good food, people, and setting.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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Great service. Wide selection. Good sushi but, everything it serves, Waraji does better. It's a far cry short of Waraji, but better than the rest of the triangle's sushi.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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One word, delicious. One of the best sushi places I have ever been. Try the Shrimp Tempura Roll.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Sushi Blues seems to pride itself on horrible service. During my second and last visit there we waited a half hour for a table only to watch two couples who arrived after us be seated before us. Once we got a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2002
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I will never go back. The waiter was rude; the management did not care. The best food in the world isn't worth that.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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Great ambience, great food, great hosts ... am I missing something? Oh yes ... great supporters of soccer!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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I think that Sushi Blues is what Raleigh has been waiting for. Most places around downtown close too early and does not cater to late-nighters. In addition to catering to late-nighters, the food is good. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2002
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Whoever is giving Sushi Blues a bad rating is crazy! I eat there all the time and have never had bad sushi or service. Yes, if you go, plan to make it an evening because it may take a while. But what's the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2002
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japanese sushi and an american blues motif---whoid have thought that was a magic combination? itis certainly proven a potent attraction for sushi blues cafe, which has added its own packed-house sizzle to the...
gayot.com - user review
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come here for authentic japanese and blues...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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sushi is very good, not too big, with the "taste". service is excellent if you arrive early, otherwise tends to get slow. not an authentic japanese dining experience, but doesn't pretend to be - hence the...
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