Sono Sushi Restaurant Bar

Larissa Kim

First time here and it was delicious. Hannah was our waitress and she was fantastic. She got us wet towels to clean our hands after the chicken wings. And was overall super attentive. She even refilled my green tea. We enjoyed the appetizer where you grill some meat on your table and dip it in various dips. The sushi was very good. Especially loved the shrimp mango roll. The ribeye was good but tons of sauce and thought it would have been cut up and not a large slab of meat. It was still cooked correctly and tasty though. Seaweed salad was fresh. And the eel on the sushi rolls was very fresh. The chicken wings were excellent. Nice and crispy. Definitely will be back. My only issue that occurred was when we were seated my seat was sticky. I changed chairs and the hostess saw me do it and didn’t offer to change my seat. But that aside it was a great meal with excellent service by Hannah.

Heaven0W

First off, Courtney who took care of us was wonderful the whole time We had the Gyoza Dumplings which were great. We also shared the hamachi tale sushi and double fried wings which were some of the best wings we’ve ever had (recommend the Spicy gogo flavor) and finished it all off with Ube Cheesecake which was absolutely delicious. Can’t recommend this place enough ☺️

Cosmic Superheroes

Sono was a total jam session for the taste buds. Everything from the service to the atmosphere had us vibing. But the headliner? That ribeye app you cook right at your table—like a culinary solo on a hot stone. Our lead singer (famously meat-obsessed) was basically in steak heaven. For anyone craving a little sizzle and showmanship with their meal, this place is a banger, with maybe the best sushi in all of Raleigh, no doubt.

Thomas

Sometimes it isn't the shiny new space wins the prize. Sono has been downtown for more almost 2 decades. It has endured when many gave up and persisted where many failed. They exemplify the consistency and quality that results in sustained excellence and success. To say, I'm excited about their new menu is an understatement. From bringing back classics like the grilled Octopus and firecracker shrimp rolls to a stunning Hamachi tiradito dish which taste as amazing as it looks. Many new dishes to venture into now. As the staff has said, Sono is transitioning to more of a izakaya style fare which seems more approachable and casual fun. The new updates are cute and my favorite is that sake wall. The ceiling could use more umbrella but it still beautiful. Very simple and cute. However, one thing that remains the same is their warm hospitality and genuine service. It's always great to go to a place where you always feel welcomed and unpretentious. If you haven't been in a while, definitely need to check back in. Never been? Don't miss out. Fun, friendly, and amazing food.

Aaron Caldwell

Solid, classy restaurant that is an absolute go-to for Raleigh locals and visitors. They’ve recently done some menu updates that are excellent as well; the tostadas are delicious and well-done. Marika, Danny, and Andrew at the bar are excellent hosts. Rolls and cocktails are phenomenal and main courses are as well! Check their socials for their specials too. 10/10