Japan Express
261 S Elliott Rd, 27514-5831 - Chapel Hill
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2021
#124 of 174 restaurants in Chapel Hill
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The meat is dry. The vegetables are still raw. Portions are not worth the cost. Go farther for better quality food.
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Great take out Japanese food that offers weekly specials on the Hibachi chicken. Food portions are generous and food is served hot even when I have called in orders 20 minutes ahead of time. Ginger sauce tastes fresh. If your looking for quick mall style Japanese that is almost fine dining restaurant quality without going to the mall or paying a fortune this is the perfect spot!
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Really good value here you get a hearty portion of food. I like there steak way better than there chicken. The white sauce is really tasty also. This place would be better if they gave sweet carrots with the Hibatchi. Still really good for lunch or dinner.
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I stopped in and ordered the Fried Beef Dumplings appetizer while my girlfriend finished up her shopping nearby. The dumplings didn't look to be made in house and were totally fried (not pan-fried as I would have preferred). The homemade ginger dressing was surprisingly tasty; the dumplings were mediocre. I don't live nearby so I don't see myself ever returning, but I could see myself coming back if it were in walking distance to my house.
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The food here is hit or miss depending upon whether the owner is present or not. The food is precooked and kept in steam trays & I have learned to request to have my food fresh cooked to order to ensure the best food quality. I usually order the hibachi shrimp & steak and sometimes the steak is tough & inedible. The customer service is subpar and prices are a little high based on portion size. Overall this place is ok to patron on an occasional basis.
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Usually takes less than 5 minutes from the time you order to get your food, the chicken and shrimp are good but the beef is a little on the fatty side. If you're looking for cheap hibachi though, you can't go wrong.
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Went here for dinner last night. Ordered 1 hibachi chicken and steak and 1 Teriyaki Chiron to take home. Meal I ate there was great. When I later ate the teriyaki chicken, it did not look or taste like the chicken I ate earlier, or even like chicken. It was not good and I'm concerned it was not chicken. 3/5
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Overall, not a bad location to grab a bite to eat. I selected two appetizers (miso soup and gyoza) and my main dish was tempura udon.
The miso soup temp was the right blend to bring out the flavor of the soup base. The gyoza, while not the way I usually like the meal, was good. The udon had a nice blend of soup and vegetables; however, it did taste as if a Westerner had prepared it - this includes the Tempora.
You do order your food prior to sitting so do not expect any great ambiance or customer service - keep "fast food" in mind.
Overall, would I visit again, yes, and can be considered by others looking for a taste of Japan in the area.
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