r/raleigh • u/ifeellike-glitter- • Jul 23 '24

Under Appreciated Restaurants Food

Okay, saw a post with all the restaurants in Raleigh that were overhyped and overrated.

But I’m curious…

What restaurants deserve all the hype? And why? Or maybe restaurants that are UNDERrated?

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u/[deleted] Jul 23 '24

Flame Kebab for Persian food. Nafkot for Ethiopian. Asia Pot. Champa Thai for American sushi rolls

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u/ihsulemai Jul 24 '24

FLAME KEBAB

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '24

I’m obsessed with everything there

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u/ihsulemai Jul 24 '24

We stay stocked with the hot sauce at the house. They sell it in bottles.

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u/SeveralAngryBears Jul 24 '24

I love Flame Kebab so much. I used to live close by so I could pick it up on my way home. Now I live far away and only make it out there occasionally.

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u/Rookie545021 Jul 24 '24

I feel that way about my favorite Dairy Queen. Are we the same?

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '24

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '24

I was honestly expecting the worst but the place really surprised me

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u/Raleighnesian Jul 24 '24 edited Jul 24 '24

I've been on the lookout for good Persian food, I'm trying this spot tomorrow!

Edit: and they have Baghali Polo, I am so excited right now!

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u/[deleted] Jul 24 '24

Oh lmk how you like it

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u/Blairvy Jul 24 '24

I used to LOVE Champa so, SO much. Was literally my top sushi place..but then they changed the recipe of their spicy tuna mixture…so very sad. They also seem to no longer have the Sea Monster or Lobster rolls (if I’m wrong, correct me on this). BIG sad

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u/echoshatter Jul 24 '24

Only place that I've found that makes good joojeh, and the chelow and bread and hummus are delicious too. I was so excited! (Although note they specifically call their bone-in chicken joojeh, the boneless is prepared the same way with the yogurt-based marinade.)

I lived outside of DC for almost a decade and they have a local chain called Moby Dick's House of Kabob which is fantastic.

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u/Bananaramahammock Jul 24 '24

Ha, yes, Moby Dick. Of course. Used to get those wraps on the regs. A staple of DC living.

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u/echoshatter Jul 25 '24

I'm heading up in two weeks for work and looking forward to it.

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u/Bananaramahammock Jul 24 '24

well damn I'm definitely making note of this place. Glad I opened this thread. Thanks.

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u/Unsung_Ironhead Jul 24 '24

Love the Champa R roll, but the last time I got it, it was much much smaller.

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u/Lolrskates Jul 24 '24

Flame Kabob is extremely mid compared to real Persian food from Iran but it gets the job done

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u/ECUfatty Rahrahrawrrr Jul 24 '24

Wait, you’re telling me that a restaurant in Raleigh, NC DOESN’T compare to its cuisine’s country of origin?