August
22
5 out of 5 stars
We were shocked at the selection of over 100 items at this brand new Chinese buffet. Aside from many tables of Chinese and some traditional American foods, there is a sushi bar and a hibachi station where you choose your own ingredients a la Crazy Fire. Plus of course a salad bar including chilled shrimp, and two dessert tables plus an ice cream area. And for $6.95 for lunch on a Saturday! Lunch is that same price every day and dinner is $9.95. I have to say we were blown away, not only by the food selection and tastiness, but also by the politeness of the staff, the quick refilling of every station, and the uniqueness of the decor. Add to that 80’s hits on the stereo and you can be sure Glen and I will be back.
The technicolor buffet complete with crystal chandelier.
Hibachi and sushi stations towards the back.
First plate – tasty dumplings and sushi!
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December
20
3 out of 5 stars
Sunny’s just opened up next to the Bojangles on Glenwood. They’re nestled in with a gas station, an unlikely place for a diner, but as you walk in it feels homey. They’ve disguised the strip mall location with tile walls, vinyl seating and waffle-house style booths.
The menu is small but cheap, it’s more of a northern style diner than Finch’s. Meaning they don’t seem to have biscuits and gravy, the specialties are pancakes and thick slices of French toast. I ordered the corned beef combo, with eggs and potato hash and toast for $5.99. It was average. Corned beef was strictly from a can but they did crisp it nicely. Hubs had an egg white omelet, which they made for him though it wasn’t on the menu.
We both agreed that the food was cheap and of sufficient quality. Service was very quick – the waitress filled up our coffee continuously (a sticking point with hubby) and dashed about at the speed of light. We’re happy to have a diner nearby!
Sunny’s Diner
(919) 787-7715
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July
8
2 out of 5 stars
We’ve been here twice now so I’ve had a chance to sample both the sushi and the mongolian grill. This place is a strange cultural intersection with a haphazard decor style with a kinda of depressing run-down feel to it. They have sushi, although it is just ok, and then they have the grill. You basically pile your plate with all the veggies, meats and flavorings you want (sauces and spices) and then hand it to the grill person and he will stir fry it for you. You can go back as many times as you want for about $10. It’s not a bad deal, and my first trip up was a success but not as much on my second. While I like the choices of meats (sausage, tofu, beef, chicken, scallops, shrimp, egg, pork), I think generally Stir Crazy does this concept better.
My husband loves this place because he’s on a low carb diet and he can have as much as he wants without getting drowned in rice. I won’t mind coming back to accompany him because I can get sushi, but this definitely wouldn’t be my first choice. The food is ok but it takes a while of awkward waiting to get it. In addition, our waitress was horrible, just chatting with her friends most of the time.
Crazy Fire Mongolian Grill
13200 Strickland Rd # 110
Raleigh, NC 27613
(919) 866-1300
