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The New Sushi Mon in Raleigh, Still a Destination for Great Sushi and Fresh Fish

Home » Restaurant & Bar Reviews » Raleigh » The New Sushi Mon in Raleigh, Still a Destination for Great Sushi and Fresh Fish
August 16, 2022 by Ron Wen
Sushi Mon in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Sushi Mon in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

While I pretty much eat everything in sight, I have to admit I was a bit of a late-comer for sushi. Understanding the combination of raw fish, sushi rice, and nori is an interest I’ve only had for 15 years or so. But every now and then, especially when the weather is hot, it’s hard to beat the cool, simplicity of sushi or nigiri. And if you’re looking for some of the best fish in the NC Triangle, Sushi Mon has been serving it up for several years, now. While the original Sushi Mon was located in a tough spot on Hillsborough Street, Chef Chris has moved up north, not far from Crabtree Valley Mall. If you’re a fan of sushi and Japanese food, it’s worth the trip!

Sushi bar at Sushi Mon in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Sushi bar at Sushi Mon in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

Heading north on Glenwood Avenue, you’ll spot a newer development Glenwood Place. This newer, work-live development hosts offices, apartments, along with a cluster of restaurants and retail spots. Sushi Mon has a premium spot near the entrance to Glenwood Avenue. There’s parking in a structure behind the building which is not apparent. Head on inside the office building and in the first-floor lobby area, you’ll find the Sushi Mon entrance. It’s a smaller space with about 10 tables inside, a handful of tables outside in the lobby along with a sushi bar for solo and pairs of diners.

Mother's miso soup at Sushi Mon in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Mother’s miso soup at Sushi Mon in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com
Rock salt seared salmon at Sushi Mon in Raleigh
Rock salt seared salmon at Sushi Mon in Raleigh
Eel bun at Sushi Mon in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Eel bun at Sushi Mon in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

The menu as Sushi Mon v2.0 hasn’t changed much, tight and well-curated. Start with the edamame or eel bun which features seared unagi, crisp skin along with a marinade and pickles between a soft, steamed bao bun. Or how about the rock salt seared salmon which is beautifully presented on a slab of pink Himalayan salt? And you can not miss the Mother’s miso soup here at Sushi Mon. It’s deeper and more complicated than most miso soups, stewed with bits and pieces of fish meat, yum!

Mon bento at Sushi Mon in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Mon bento at Sushi Mon in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

Sushi Mon offers some lunch specials including the Mon Bento ($15) which includes teriyaki chicken, spicy tuna rolls, and salmon sashimi, a lovely option! Or go for their nigiri omakase ($45) which includes the soup, 8 pieces of nigiri, and a hand roll! What I love about this sampler is that it covers a variety of fishes (yellowtail, sea bream, king shrimp, salmon, tuna) and the nigiri is usually glazed or comes with a special topping for extra flavor! Sushi Mon offers up super fresh fish which is the key to all the dishes they turn out.

Nigiri omakase at Sushi Mon in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Nigiri omakase at Sushi Mon in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

While the new Sushi Mon space is much smaller, it still shows off a mod, Japanese interior that’s comforting and warm. Service is solid here and a great option for a date or small party. Overall I have to say that the new Sushi Mon is doing a lot of things right, albeit in a smaller space and tighter menu. Already looking forward to my next visit and trying more!

Interior at Sushi Mon in Raleigh - nctriangledining.com
Interior at Sushi Mon in Raleigh – nctriangledining.com

 

Sushi Mon

3800 Glenwood Ave #100

Raleigh, NC 27612

919.803.1000

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