Goji Bistro

100 Maynard Crossing Ct, Cary, NC 27513, United States

Goji Bistro
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Japanese, Thai & Chinese fare plus weekend dim sum in an informal setting adorned with modern art.

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Diner Review №1

Seriously idk who rated this higher than 2 because it literally tastes like everything is warmed up from pre prepared food. Save your money and go to real Asian restaurant.

Diner Review №2

The food was good. There wasn’t enough rice to go with the amount of chicken. They put in the wrong order of food in for me so I ate a different meal since it took quite a while to get the food. The place was practically empty. We had multiple servers that came to our table. Our main server was very nice. You also have to do the bill while the server is standing there holding the machine. So they watch you tip them. Lastly, the menus and the table were sticky.

Diner Review №3

THEY HAVE AN ENTIRE GLUTEN FREE MENU!!! (With like 20 different options, it may be even more than 20)
Celiac and other allergen friendly kitchen!
They do NOT USE MSG IN ANY OF THEIR DISHES!!!
Literally the BEST PHO EVER!!! (I have tried both shrimp and chicken)
Summer Rolls - delicious
Classic fried rice both shrimp and chicken -delicious
Pad Thai - delicious
Singapore noodles - delicious
My son gets the wonton soup every time we go- he says it’s delicious
I can’t recommend this place enough!
Simply the best!
Cant wait to try everything on their GF menu!

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Diner Review №5

Really great food with great options. We went for lunch on a Sunday and the place was not too busy and we were attended fast. I really liked the salt and pepper calamari as well as the sweet and sour soup. They also have a great gluten free menu and plenty of GF options. I highly recommend this place.

Diner Review №6

Eric, the server, consistently goes above and beyond with his professionalism and politeness. Plus, the food is absolutely fantastic! Definitely a five-star experience all around!

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Good food.

Diner Review №10

Food was cooked perfectly

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Diner Review №12

Love their gluten-free Thai chicken lettuce wraps!

Diner Review №13

Had dinner here on Christmas Day. Sat at the bar, the drinks food and service were all amazing. The place was packed with diners and takeout. The staff didn't skip a beat. Highy recommend.

Diner Review №14

Has the rudest female server possible. She made a major mistake with my simple dish order and when we bought it to her attention, the answer was “if you are not happy, leave”! Wow! Their mistake but our problem to go find a new restaurant late in the evening on New Year’s Day! Asked for manager, was told by her that no one is in charge! A manager did come out of the kitchen and resolved the issue while the server tried to talk over her and interject. New food was ok but mood was ruined. They need a major service overhaul.

Diner Review №15

We were highly disappointed in the Duck over wok seared noodles. We should have received half a duck but did not get a leg. The duck was dry and tasted like it was yesterday's. The noodles were dry and we could not finish them. Disappointing to go order. We do not intend on coming back

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Diner Review №17

Have been here a few times before for lunch specifically because of their gluten free options & our experience with the food and service was good. We decided to bring our whole family for Christmas Eve dinner and arrived at 5PM as the first of only a few parties that had been seated. It took us an hour just to get an appetizer and it was 2 hours before our meals were served (and the food was subpar). The manager never came to our table to apologize or offer anything while we were waiting. Our waitress did the best she could but they were so understaffed that they should not have even been open that night. It is unlikely we’ll ever go back again.

Diner Review №18

Arrived 5:30PM, noticed one other table being waited on. Only servers were a young man and woman performing bartending and waiting. Ordered drinks, but bar was not serving anything mixed, so went with tea and a beer. (Beer came out 20 minutes later). There were tons of gnats flying around our drinks and the establishment was cold! I agree with keeping electric bill down, but it was ridiculously cold. Anyway, our party of four ordered two soups and two entrees with appetizer. Apetizer and soup came out after an hour of being seated, leaving two of us to look at the others eating. Noticed other people waiting on their food as well. Anyway, after being seated and waiting 1.5 hours, we asked the waiter what was going on. They said it will take awhile more for our entrees. It's 7:30PM now, so I decided we should leave. I paid for drinks, appetizers, soup and left. Two hours to wait in a cold restaurant, and uncertain as to whether we should wait longer for our food is totally unacceptable. It's been a couple years since I have reviewed a restaurant, but when it's horrendous, and being a person who travels a great deal, I feel like I had to. Not sure why or how this place gets so many good reviews. The vast majority of positive reviews are from Local Guides? Either they are fake, getting paid, or accustomed to bad service? Caveat emptor.

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Diner Review №20

Absurdly understaffed (only 2 servers and 1 chef). Unclear to me why they did not just close the restaurant if they did not have enough staff. Waited like 1.5 hours for food. The food was tasty. I will not be returning due to the long wait time. I do not typically write reviews, but this was a bad experience. No one should have to wait over an hour for food.

Diner Review №21

Great food! Staff is courteous and food comes out promptly and accurately. I also like that they have a diverse menu that allows me to try Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese specialties. My 6 year old loves the chicken with noodles, so any place where I can get her to eat is thumbs up in my book. Keep up the good work!

Diner Review №22

Waited nearly 2 hours for our food. It was perpetually 10 mins to be delivered. No explanation for the delay. They did comp us a drink, so that earned some good will (and an extra star). Decent food, but not worth the wait

Diner Review №23

My first time coming to this restaurant with my wife and nephew, when we arrived, The waiter took her drink order and came back about 15 minutes later with our drinks and took our order. We got appetizers and entrées. Remind you we got there around 6:15 PM. So finally around seven we get our appetizers we noticed they were kind of busy, but we were enjoying the company that we had so we got our appetizer and they were cold which we got the pan seared dumplings and the chicken lettuce wraps, we then proceeded to wait For our entrées until 7:50 PM , as we washed other people that came in after us receive their food , and we never received our food. Ended up paying for our appetizers and the drinks were received and walk out and paid the poor girl who was working as a bartender and waitress at the same time. Waste of time And money to get my hopes up.

Diner Review №24

Wanted to try this place so ordered takeout and confirmation said it would be ready at 7:00 pm. Great, got there at 7 and there were a lot of people waiting for food. No one was readily available to check on status of order. Flagged someone down at 7:15 and was told it would be another 25 minutes. Asked for a refund since an hour and twenty minute wait on a 40 minute estimate is crazy. Curt reply of “we don’t control the estimate given.” Might be true but there are plenty of other restaurants getting it right.

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Diner Review №26

I have enjoyed Goji for years as the food is excellent. I write this review for another reason we have enjoyed Goji so much - the friendliness and diligence of Ken. I believe Ken is a co-owner or has a stake and is a big part of the success of Goji. I have recently learned of some sort of ownership dispute that resulted in Ken being estranged from Goji. I am very concerned about the functioning of Goji going forward and, should we return to the restaurant, the quality of our experience without Ken's friendly and diligent presence. I don't know the details of this but I urge stakeholders at Goji to resolve things and get Ken back as he - from a regular diners perspective - was a large part of the reason we enjoyed dining there.

Diner Review №27

The woman working at the counter reprimanded and yelled at me trying to pick up my food. I accidentally touched someone else’s to go bag and she says “don’t touch other people’s food!!”There’s no one ever up front, you clearly need help with your job.

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Diner Review №29

The food was not good. Even the egg roll was bad!

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Diner Review №32

The food is plated nicely and tastes very good. The portions are huge compared to other Asian restaurants. Love to go back soon.

Diner Review №33

Food was ok! Calamari was not the best chewy and very bland and could tell it was frozen. Stuff shrimp and egg drop soup was wonderful. Mongolian Steak was ok at best. The Atmosphere and restaurant in general was very nice.

Diner Review №34

Amazing customer service, chill and relaxing ambiance, a real gem to have in Cary ❤️

Diner Review №35

Came for dinner on Sunday. The food was very good. We ordered won ton soup, sesame chicken, royal Hawaiian with shrimp, spicy eggplant, and brown rice.
Service is fast and efficient.
Note for owner: it was too dark and we had to use our cell phone light to see the menu. Music was also too loud to be able to hear the waitress or conduct a conversation.
Overall highly recommended.

Diner Review №36

Amazing service and great food!

Diner Review №37

I go frequently when visiting my daughter in Cary. My daughter loves it. The food is always great.

Diner Review №38

Was supposed by the quality of the food at this place. The pho which I had with beef and brisket was outstanding. The quality of the broth was the best I’ve ever had.

Ken the owner came over to make sure everything was tasting good. I love when an owner takes pride in his restaurant.

Highly recommend this place!

Diner Review №39

My Saturday night dinner was a complete disaster. The service was awful: we waited forever for our order to be taken, our drinks never arrived, and the server was watching a game on television and then nowhere to be found. The dishes were sticky, and the overall atmosphere was chaotic, thanks to a screaming child. The credit card system added insult to injury, as the final bill was unclear when we asked to have drinks removed since we never got them. Lastly, this Thai food tasted like Korean food, not even close to Thai. I'll never return to this place.

Diner Review №40

Order take out! The food is high quality and always good, but the service is VERY slow every time we have dined in. Especially if you have kids, this is not the place to sit down for a quick meal.

Diner Review №41

Edit: two things, if you are looking for the best Pho literally ever, this is your place. It seems like they keep that a secret being it is not listed on their online menu or through the delivery menu, but it exists, I promise. The 2nd is I wish they would open another location. I drive 45 minutes each way to get to them, well worth it every single time, but a 2nd location would be a amazing!

As someone who has no other choice but to eat gluten-free (and dairy free) I have to highly recommend this restaurant to anybody who wants to enjoy an absolutely out of this world amazing gluten free dinner. It’s not often I feel safe going out to eat, cross contamination is a big deal for me. Goji has a dedicated gluten free menu with appetizers, entrees and an entire menus of Pho. I honestly don’t think I ever tasted Pho this delicious. The owner greeted us upon entering, handed us his business card and seated us. The server was amazing, so polite and on point.
I just can’t get over HOW FREAKING GOOD THE FOOD IS! I had the Pho Tom
shrimp and the shrimp
Spring roll. So good! Just so good!!!!!

Diner Review №42

This is one of the best Pho I’ve ever had. My husband loves their Egg drop soup, You can tell there’s a lot of care that goes into their food. Price is responsible!

Diner Review №43

Came in with a couple dishes in mind, but saw their Pho menu, and manager (owner?) talked it up… recommended a rare steak version. Was not disappointed.. was outstanding… a few dabs of the garlic chili sauce and was just right. But the broth really didn’t need anything, it was plenty flavorful on its own. Also had a summer roll. Always like to come by here when in town for work.

Diner Review №44

Got the rare steak pho, and it was delicious. Came in an hour before they closed on a weeknight and it was pretty empty. No complaints, service was good and the menu is interesting.

Diner Review №45

I've been here 3 times since I moved to the area. It's been an ongoing search for good Vietnamese food. I decided to try Goji as I saw a review from a Vietnamese person (no offense to others but I was looking for authentic flavors and not adjusted for the 'common' American palate). This review is only for the pho as I didn't try any other item on the menu. =)

I've lived in NYC, Bay Area, Houston, and Ho Chi Minh City (as an expat) and frequently visit LA area, where great Vietnamese food reside. The pho has the flavors of the pho in southern Vietnam, with a rich, flavorful and sweet broth. It is clear that the broth has been made from simmering the bones for hours. While it has the flavor of star anise, it is mild and not overpowering. The pho is better than what I have found in NYC, Bay Area or Houston, and is on par with some of the best in LA area and Ho Chi Minh City (street food).

On the second trip, I invited a group of 10 friends (non-Vietnamese) who all loved it. Of course, the naysayer is my mother who came with the mission of proving my father and I wrong that it was great pho. Let's just say, she ended up writing a review (it may be her first review on Google). Quality ingredients, generous portions, great service and more importantly, the right flavors.

Diner Review №46

Từ Houston đến NC thăm con gái, đã thừ tất cả 3 nhà hàng Phở nhưng so sánh với Houston thì chưa vừa ý cho đến khi ăn Phở tại Goji Bistro. Rất ngạc nhiên và hài lòng vì nước dùng ngọt thanh, đậm đà, Không váng mỡ. Tô phở rất chất lượng vì có rất nhiều thịt. Thịt tái mềm ngọt. Món pad thái cũng rất ngon, bát wonton soup còn có thêm thịt gà trắng và nấm tươi. Nhà hàng nhìn lịch sự trang nhã và sạch. Service nhanh nhẹn và thân thiện.

Diner Review №47

Food was great,service not so much .server kept disappearing and we had to catch him to get refill,order .he was generally absent the other guy had to get him and we paid him instead.
At one time they were sitting in side room on phone,never checked on us .
Don't mean to rant .the food was noce

Diner Review №48

The Mongolian shrimp lunch meal is really tasty. If you're not a green onion person then make sure to ask for it without cause it's a good portion of it on there. The shrimp was battered really nicely and had some crunch. I'd order this entree again.

Love the amount of space in there. I visited during slower hours so service experience was fine. I actually appreciate how patient the waiter was because my party and I took a while to order with work having to be discussed before eating haha. 😆

Diner Review №49

I so appreciate their delicious gluten-free menu! Being able to enjoy the Asian food I love safely is a life-saver for me! Excellent staff! No exposures, critical for us celiac people. I appreciate you much more than you know! 🫂

Diner Review №50

Super yummy food! We went a couple of weeks ago and it was so delicious, we were back the next week. Spring rolls and lettuce wrap apps are awesome! Have tried ramen, entrees and fried rice so far. Ginger Mojito is amazing and owner Ken is incredibly friendly and hospitable!

Diner Review №51

I was really excited the Gluten free menu has so many options and gets dropped off automatically. However the experience was awful only 2 employees running the front of house. The owner sat at a laptop at the bar playing EDM nightclub music (for reference we had dinner at 5:30 on a Sunday). When the food finally arrived after an hour plus wait the spring rolls were AWFUL and we still didn’t have our mains. Another long swath of time passed and the mains were never delivered we left. We waited over an hour and a half before throwing in the towel to leave and it wasn’t busy.

Diner Review №52

I don’t see this place staying open for much longer. Understaffed, owner can’t be bothered to help - much rather fool around on his laptop than actually serve customers. It doesn’t make sense to me if we got a table immediately, only to wait 40 minutes to get an appetizer and food…

Tacky music, slow service, mediocre food at best. Gluten free menu is their only saving grace in my opinion.

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Diner Review №54

The food did not taste authentic. All the dishes seemed to have the same sauce. We ordered the spicy, eggplant and Kung pau chicken. Both were covered with a thick dark sauce and had no unique flavors. Will not return.

Diner Review №55

Great food!

Diner Review №56

Higher quality than it's location would suggest

Food was great, if less spicy than I was hoping. The server and bus staff were phenomenal.

The manager? Owner? Seemed like he had popped some E and was really getting into some club music in the kitchen. He wasn't bothering anyone though, so it was amusing.

The sake was great. Didn't notice plum wine on the menu though, and thar seems like an oversight

Diner Review №57

Great experience and delicious food. We ordered three appetizers: sweet and spicy chicken wings, tempura green beans with spicy mayo, and crispy crab wontons. They were served promptly and beautifully presented. They were a great prelude to our entrees. We ordered the spicy basil chicken and pho steak brisket. The flavors were fun and bold. The spicy basil lived up to its spicy name. The pho was some of the best I've ever had. Our service was attentive and friendly. I highly recommend this place and all of the dishes mentioned!

Diner Review №58

Another fantastic meal here. Love the gluten free options!!!

Diner Review №59

Hot Fish with a cup of wonton soup both delicious. Waiter was friendly and good!

Diner Review №60

Best Pho Ever!

Diner Review №61

We arrived early bf opening, the owner welcomed us and let us order ahead of time! We ordered pho with sliced meat, meat ball, tendon and shrimp. The pho noodle was so delicious! The owner told us the chief came from Houston with authentic skills to make the broth from scratch. They also put lots of meat in the noodle bowl. High quality meat. We would say Gouji offers best pho noodle in this area! Btw, the internal environment was clean and modern. Highly recommended….

Diner Review №62

Went for lunch. Could be an off day or whatever, but it was bad. All the food we got was bad. Edamame was overcooked, bland and tasted like sink water. Soup tastes like it didn't have broth? Like just hot water. Fried chicken and fish were soggy and gave me panda express vibes. Felt like they weren't really ready to serve anyone. Won't be back to this spot.

Diner Review №63

The owner, Ken is amazing. Great food. Great drinks. Try his Melon Drop martini! Literally tastes like a Jolly Rancher! 10/10 for those with celiac/are gluten free.

Diner Review №64

Roach at feet under the table
Manager never came over

Diner Review №65

Great food that has chicken breast not thighs.

Diner Review №66

Want to know how great Pho really is?! Come see for yourself!

Voted Best Pho in the region!!

Drunken Noodles has been one of my favorites for some time now. Goji Bistro prepares the perfect version. Come check it out.
Everything we’ve ordered here has been delicious.

Tell them we sent you!

This place is tucked away in a quiet corner in Cary NC.

Diner Review №67

Amazing!! Food was great and the service was awesome! Tommy and Logan were awesome!!! Thank y'all so much for a great experience!!!

Diner Review №68

18% gratuity/tip added for table of four, this is not good business practice. You should tell before ordering the food. Tip should be based on diners satisfaction, not as owner wishes.
Food taste was good, although they can use less sauce for dishes as it was over powering the taste, felt fresh.

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Incredible gluten free food!

Diner Review №71

My fiancé and I love Goji Bistro! The food is truly top notch, well-cooked and flavorful and we love the chic atmosphere. The owner is wonderful too and we always see him there greeting guests. Truly a gem!

Diner Review №72

Great atmosphere and best drunken noodle in NC!

Diner Review №73

Been going here regularly for over 6 years since we moved to the area. One of the best places to get gluten free dishes. Even with the slight mishap tonight with dinner, the owner was apologetic and gracious, and I absolutely will be coming back.

Diner Review №74

Terrible. We stopped in because of the reviews. After eating here, we decided they must be fake.. There were flies all over the restaurant and it was warm/humid. We were the only ones there at 5PM on a Saturday. We got our food within a few minutes after ordering which immediately indicated it’s not fresh. The chicken tasted off. We should have left when we had the chance. We would have been better off reheating a frozen meal from the grocery store. It would have tasted better and I probably would not have gotten food poisoning from my meal like I did with this place. This was the worst restaurant we have even been to in N.C.

Diner Review №75

The food here is excellent! It is delicious and a lot of food for the price you pay. The server/owner was amazing and super nice.

Diner Review №76

Very clean , owner is really friendly and welcome. Food is too tier to my experience.

Diner Review №77

What an amazing experience. I have been searching NC for the best Pho and by God I found it! I give this place 5 stars and they deserve it!

Diner Review №78

All I can say is awesome! This is a family owned restaurant. Everything came out fresh & hot, the owner Ken is personable, and all around great guy! Definitely would recommend this place to my family & friends!
Thanks again Ken for an awesome dinner, we enjoyed it!

Diner Review №79

Ken was amazing but the pho stole the show. Truly amazing food.

Diner Review №80

Amazing menu. (Lots of gluten free!)
Amazing ambiance. Friendly and attentive staff. Excellent service and food!
Please consider hosting a Trance Dance Night?!

Diner Review №81

Goji Bistro was attractively decorated, our lunch was delicious and our server was attentive and helpful. I had broccoli with fried tofu and my husband had the Pad Thai. We chose hot and sour soup as our side, and it was very spicy and came with the good kind of larger crisps that have become hard to find. Although we are not gluten-free, many people are, and this restaurant has an extensive gluten-free menu and takes this restriction very seriously.

Diner Review №82

Absolutely fabulous! The Goji hot fish is one of the best dishes I’ve ever had!!!

Diner Review №83

My husband and I enjoyed a pleasurable afternoon lunch at Goji. The food was savory, flavorful to say the least. The ambiance is inviting and laid back, and as a lover of House and EDM this was the perfect setting. I was able to enjoy a "Melon Drop"- the drink was refreshing, mouthwatering simply splendid .
The service here is exceptional, it is a clean setting, utensils are clean. . I can not say enough positive things about Goji.
I recommend this restaurant to all.

Diner Review №84

The green curry with tofu and tofu lettuce wraps are phenomenal.

Diner Review №85

This place is delicious!! Gluten Free options work even for Celiac.

Diner Review №86

I recently went up to New Jersey and went to various Vietnamese places. After trying many bowls of pho from those different restaurants, I found that Goji Bistro’s pho blows them out of the water. The pho at Goji Bistro contains so much more flavor and heartiness.

Diner Review №87

My husband and I used to come to Goji Bistro when we lived full time in Cary. At that time Goji Bistro had recently opened and the food was delicious. We came back to our home here in Cary and decided to go to dinner at Goji expecting the meal to be a delicious as we remembered it. It was disappointing. The wanton soup was salty, the General Tso Chicken was dry and the Lo Mein lacked flavor.
Sad that they have not been able to keep up the quality of their food. Hopefully, they can improve on that going forward.

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Diner Review №89

I love pho but never tried it at Goji until tonight. It is the best pho broth I’ve ever had. The flavor burst the minute it hits the taste buds. I’ve been coming to see Ken since I realized they could do gluten free safely for me and his food never ceases to amaze me!

Diner Review №90

Food and service were excellent. Customers last night at 8:00 were all 40 or older. Music was blaring. I could ignore the strobe lights, but the music was annoying and so unnecessary . Future customers be aware of the dining atmosphere. Maybe play the music 90 mins later...

Diner Review №91

Ken was very hospitable, literally told us to hang out and treat it like it was his house. Great experience. I wasn’t sure how I’d like the EDM music but it was enjoyable. Food the two times we were here was great and safe for gluten free. Thanks!

Diner Review №92

The pho is so good and the Thai tea is da bomb!!!! Dumplings were also pretty good but small portion. I'd recommend this restaurant for sure!!

Diner Review №93

Hands down the best Chinese food in the Triangle. Highly recommend. 10:10.

They recently added incredible atmospheric EDM Trace after-hours music at dinner. It makes for the best dine-in experience. It's fun and kid-friendly.

The gluten-free menu is FANTASTIC. The staff is well versed and very careful. They have fried items and sauteed items. I get the candy walnut shrimp, hot fish, or orange beef. Everything is well prepared and delicious.

They also added the BEST gluten-free beer menu! A full range of options. It's magic.

We've been coming to Goji for years. It never disappoints. I'm so thankful for this safe, delicious option in my hometown.

Diner Review №94

The atmosphere of the restaurant has changed greatly, it has the feel of a club. Just so you know. Food is still the same.

My favorite Chinese restaurant dish, Singapore Street Noodles are is very good. The fried rice is very good too. Not too salty. Good with shrimp.

They have cheese quesadilla for kids, which made my son happy.

Diner Review №95

We've been here twice, and it's been excellent both times! The dishes are delicious and flavorful, and the service is attentive. Each dish was uniquely crafted. We especially loved the drunken noodles. Would definitely recommend!

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Diner Review №97

You don’t have to go to Raleigh to enjoy good & music. Ken has this spot jumping. I love this place it is a different vibe. It’s located at 100 Maynard Crossing Ct, Cary NC. I can’t wait for my friends to come celebrate my birthday, we will be in the private room. Oh, did I mention the servers was great!

Diner Review №98

Great experience, great music Edm trance with the strolling lights at the bar. I’ve been coming to this restaurant for over 10years. And Ken has uplifted this establishment this the place to be. Did I mention the food is soo Well seasoned the portion sizes are Great !! It’s worth every dollar.Customer Service is amazing!! You must visit Goji in Cary!!

Diner Review №99

Exceptional food and service! Both GF and DF options!! Always something new and wonderful to try when we come here from Ohio.

Diner Review №100

Bass in music made my insides shiver and my ears hurt. Complained. Owner upset with us. A couple with 5 children dined and the baby was noisy. Owner complained about the noisy children. Embarassed the parents. I'm not happy with what happened, although the food was very good

Diner Review №101

I tried this place for the first time with my family, by far the best place in NC to get pho, I ordered the Rare Steak and Meatball pho, the portion was excellent packed with lots of meat and noodles, definitely did not leave hungry. The service was excellent, we were always taken care of by our amazing server. Atmosphere was very welcome and comfortable. If you ever wanna try excellent food come to Goji Bistro!

Diner Review №102

Good food at a fair price. Friend I met has some gluten sensitivities and this place offers a good share of options for the GF folks.

Diner Review №103

The BEST gluten free Asian food EVER!! I have celiac and did not have an issue. They have a dedicated gf menu and it was amazing!! The owner was very accommodating and welcoming! Good environment and amazing food! I have lived in two major cities and this is some of the best Asian food I’ve had, and the only Asian restaurant I have ever felt safe eating at as a celiac! Highly recommend and I couldn’t recommend this place more!

Diner Review №104

The Restaurant is clean and nice. The staff are very friendly.

However, the food is just ok. Both of the dishes we ordered are very salty and the sauces are overly sweet. I have never drunk that much water after a meal. It has been a couple hours after my lunch. I am still thirsty.

Diner Review №105

I just had lunch at Goji Bistro and I Had the meat ball and brisket Pho..this place is by far the best PHO I had....it has alot of meat ball and brisket that you won't go hungry and for sure you will leave full ...not like the other Pho place I been too..if you all want a good PHO come to GOJI BISTRO IS THE PLACE TO GO!!!

Diner Review №106

Always attentive good service and great food, good gluten-free menu

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Diner Review №108

Patient with elders, and babies too! Enjoyed the food, atmosphere and staff!

Diner Review №109

Homemade Pho broth recipe was phenomenal! Rivals the best pho shops in NYC in my opinion. Staff was so attentive and helpful. Definitely will be returning!

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Diner Review №111

Loved the General Tso's Lunch Special!! Highly recommend 👌

Diner Review №112

Food was awesome. Everything we tried was amazing. We got to meet the owner, Ken, and he really took care of us. The Mongolian Beef and Spicy Basil fried rice were both so good. I want to order them again but I think I'll try the pho next time.

Diner Review №113

Tried the crab rangoons as well as the hot honey chicken. Crab rangoons were some of the best I've ever had! Enjoyed the hot honey chicken, however, I think it could've been spicier.

Diner Review №114

Ordered takeout online and received the “your order didn’t come through” excuse. I was told I needed to wait another 25 minutes. No apologies, no accommodations. Weak!

Diner Review №115

Nice place. Very cute atmosphere. Service was kind of slow and food was not that tasty.

Diner Review №116

Edit: The response from the owner is absolutely appalling, I did not claim there was a gas leak in this review. Like I said before the food was good. Yes we did stay after the building was aired out by FD, and ordered takeout as that was our original plan. I've never claimed that there was anything wrong with the food. I have audio proof of fire fighters confirming the smell of gas as well. This review is 100% real and has unfortunately shown the true colors of the man we've been supporting.

Guests BEWARE!
We are long time patrons of GOJI BISTRO, coming up on 2 years. Goji has been incredible on dealing with our allergies and has always been very consistent.

Our visit today left a sour taste on our love for Goji, upon entering the building we could smell a strong gas odor throughout. Other guests also stated they could smell it as well, this was reported to the manager on duty and quickly brushed off. Even our server stated he could smell gas. Since management refused to call the fire department to make sure everything was safe I decided to call them myself. FD quickly responded and did note that there was lingering gas, they quickly proceeded to air out the building with a fan. Every firefighter that came up to us said we did the right thing and there was gas lingering in the building, Dominion Gas also showed up to confirm.

Management refused and still refuses to acknowledge the incident, this is absurd and concerning. There was a much better way to handle this situation and Goji failed to do so in the correct manner. I also attempted to post this on the Gluten Free Gang of Raleigh NC & Surrounding Areas but the post was not approved stating management said there was no gas leak.

The food is great, hopefully management will learn from this situation and create/revise their handling of gas odors.

Diner Review №117

To go order from tonight - woman on the phone was helpful and kind. Food was SO dry. Every dish. Dumplings, lettuce wraps, chow fun, etc. What??? Sweet and sour was good, not too bad. Volcano shrimp was extremely lack luster. $80 meal for 2. We’ll skip this place next time.

Diner Review №118

Love that they play melodious trance musics in the restaurant , unique stuff, not every restaurant does that and it’s awesome that they do it here

Diner Review №119

i try the first time but so impressive, drunken noodles is delicious , pho noodles the same
I will be back

Diner Review №120

Amazing gluten free Asian restaurant.

Diner Review №121

Next time I will include pictures. The food is so good I didn't stop eating after the first bite. Servings are plenty, we always have leftovers.

Diner Review №122

Consistently great food. Tons of gluten-free options to choose from! Great service as well.

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I have throughly enjoyed the food , service and atmosphere

Diner Review №125

Awesome people and great food! Amazing gluten free options!

Diner Review №126

Drunken noodles

Diner Review №127

My partner and I love this place! Just about all of the main entrees can be made gluten free which is awesome. The flavors are top notch, and I highly recommend the General Tso’s chicken

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Only have had take-out.
Fast and efficient.

Diner Review №130

Absolutely one of the best pho I’ve ever tried. Their broth is unique and really delicious. Ken is also such a nice and fun guy to talk to

Diner Review №131

Very clean. Fresh food and great service.

Diner Review №132

The food was obviously high quality. But I thought it was terrible. I did not like the egg roll and I did not like the sesame chicken. Those are pretty basic dishes I don't understand how you could mess those up.

Diner Review №133

Pho was better than this Vietnamese restaurant that was owned by a old Vietnamese couple I went to

Diner Review №134

I had the SPICY orange chicken. I love leaving a restaurant sweating from the 🥵 🔥. the sauce wasn't over sweet. the rice was well done. the broccoli was perfect. this place was a great ending to a pleasant visit to NC. highly recommended 👌 👍

Diner Review №135

My wife and I were looking for somewhere to celebrate with a nice dinner that wasn't too loud but had great food and I came across this place on google maps.

We had an incredible dinner - she ended up getting the Pho and I got the Mongolian Steak. Both were absolutely incredible. I'm genuinely shocked at how tasty the Pho was - you HAVE to try it.

I ended up returning alone about a week later for a quick dinner and ended up staying until close chatting with some new friends at the bar and chatting with the owner. Had an absolutely incredible evening.

If you're looking for a quiet and incredible dinner or a nicer classier bar to sit and eat some good food I can't recommend this place any higher.

Diner Review №136

My dad and I went to Goji Bistro when he came to visit and he could not say enough good things about the food and service. He can’t wait to come back to visit because he loved it so much. Everything was fabulous and our server was kind, considerate and consistently got us drink refills and cleared our plates. This service was superior to Capital Grille, Angus Barn and Stoney River Steakhouse.

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The food is amazing here especially the bao buns but the staff is what really makes this place special. Everyone is so nice and friendly.

Diner Review №139

Great food which has been tough for me to find in the triangle area since moving here. Service isn’t the fastest but worth the wait. Keep it up!

Diner Review №140

ohmygod I came here to try their Ginger Basil Mojito because my friend recommended it and it was sooo good I love lime and the amount of lime they put in was absolutely perfect paired with fresh thai basil it made me crave a big bowl of pho. I'm definitely coming back to try their new pho series with another glass of mojito <3 the service was also amazing ken, lauren and van were so inviting and sweet I highly recommend coming here and trying some drinks at their bar!

Diner Review №141

We came just for drinks! The ginger basil mojito & melon drop martini were both amazing & Ken was great to talk to. The servers were really hospitable as well and we’ll definitely be back for food sometime soon! Excited to try their new pho that everyone’s been raving about (:

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Diner Review №143

Run, run, run, do not walk to GOJI BISTRO for their new Pho bowls.This broth is so deep and flavorful you don't even need the rice noodles. Make sure to get the bowl with the brisket, it's melt in your mouth tender. All the other menu items are still as excellent as ever, but the new Pho bowls are sooo good. YUM! Thanks - we'll be back!

Diner Review №144

OMM GOJI BISTRO had my chopsticks in the choke hold with their amazing pho. Hands down, this place is the best I've had EVERRRRRR. The atmosphere and my server Lauren had my back. I most definitely will dine here regularly. Ken, thank you for your great hospitality. My food was hot and delicious. This experience was top tier, and I will be back soon. Thank you🥰

Diner Review №145

I had a chance to taste the food from Goji bistro at a office lunch. I thought it was good. So, I decided to take my family there for dinner (on a weekday). No complaints food wise. I quite liked it again - my kid enjoyed the calamari and child-menu fried rice (which comes sans vegetables). I forget what my wife and I ordered but we enjoyed it too. It's a pan-Asian restaurant - so the favorite stuff from Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cuisine are there.

The ambiance was OK - the music was 90's alternative which I didn't mind. Service was however slow - it wasn't bad per se but I definitely got the feeling that they were understaffed. Some spills near the hallway leading to the restrooms were not getting cleaned up in spite of posing a clear slipping hazard to unwary customers. My recommendation - try the food but perhaps do a take-out. If you want to dine-in, try the weekends. Might get better service.

Diner Review №146

What a great dining experience! The food is consistently delicious, the staff is friendly and professional, and the atmosphere is low key so you focus on your dining partners. They also have an excellent selection of gluten free food choices for anyone with Celiac Disease. My wife and I have dined here many times and we are never disappointed.

Diner Review №147

Best Asian food in Raleigh, not just Cary. The owner Ken is very creative and aims to please everyone. I highly recommend candy walnut shrimp, volcano shrimp, Mongolian steak, and any of the lo-mein.

Diner Review №148

Goji Bistro was an excellent place to dine at. We came to try the pho and we were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food. I highly recommend the pho and the drunken noodles. Shoutout to Mr. Ken for talking with us as well! Very nice guy!

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Another great meal. Great service even on a busy night.

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Amazing Gluten Free Chinese Food!!!

Diner Review №155

Absolutely delicious food and wonderful service.y wife is gluten intolerant, and had a great selection to choose from. Can't wait to come back soon!

Diner Review №156

Bao bunns were comparable to Jing Fong in Chinatown I highly recommend! Mongolian beef was incredible and the hospitality from Ken Yu was great!

Diner Review №157

Some of the best customer service we have ever received!!! Bao buns were made in the restaurant from scratch by the uncle of the owner and I can say it’s the best thing I’ve ever eaten!! I highly recommend this bistro to anyone in the Cary area!

Diner Review №158

We were extremely unhappy with the quality of food here. Very subpar especially at this price point. We are usually not very picky eaters and we could not eat anything after a few bites.

Additionally we did not receive everything we ordered (delivery).

Diner Review №159

This has to be the WORST dining experience we've ever had. The server, Logan B, is the most inexperienced server I've yet to encounter in my lifetime. He couldn't remember anything, never checked back with us, brought the soup out at the same time as the entree so everything got cold. Brought out plates big enough for a cracker when we ordered Mushu pork in which the pancakes themselves are as big as a dinner plate. Only brought out enough hoisin plum sauce to feed a baby, even though we asked for extra when we ordered the dinner for the Mushu Pork.
This was probably the only time in over 50 years of dining out that I didn't leave any tip - I don't believe in rewarding terrible service! This place should focus on hiring experienced servers or at least spend the time and money to train their staff properly, otherwise close your doors - for good.

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Diner Review №161

The Singapore noodles were absolutely delicious and the Goji Berry Punch was amazing! Everyone in our party loved their meals as well. Definitely worth the trip as we were coming from Wake Forest, JoCo and Garner. Thanks for an awesome dining experience!

Diner Review №162

Absolutely love Goji! Their gluten free menu is extensive, and all of the options are delicious. The staff and management are fantastic and very accommodating

Diner Review №163

The staff, food, and quality are all outstanding! Ken makes sure that his guests are well taken care of, and the wide array of gluten free options make this a repeatable go-to restaurant for the family!

Diner Review №164

Do not eat here. The owner of this place is incredibly rude to staff. They also allow minors to serve and make alcoholic drinks. I would come and eat here to visit my friends who were staff and all I saw was them get treated very terrible. Wish i could give a 0/5 stars.

Diner Review №165

Amazing restaurant- a ton of delicious gluten free options, great ambiance and service. The owner Ken is really on it and made sure our experience was too notch.

The fried shrimp with pineapple and mayo sauce is A MUST- calamari was also a fave. We are from out of town but def wanna come back to try lettuce wraps and will def get that shrimp again! 🍤

Diner Review №166

Incredible food!

Diner Review №167

The best gluten free Asian food I have ever had! The owner is so kind and accommodating! Don’t think twice go and try it for yourself.

Diner Review №168

We love Goji. It is my go-to Chinese spot. The pad Thai and drunken noodles are amazing. Good beer on draft. The Komodo dragon wine is good. Ken, one of the owners was amazing! Highly recommend.

Diner Review №169

Ken the owner was absolutely phenomenal with welcoming arms and amazing hospitality.

Diner Review №170

Tremendous dining experience at Goji Bistro! Attentive, friendly service, inviting calm ambiance and delectable Chinese food. We will back, highly recommend Goji!!

Diner Review №171

What a ridiculously great surprise. I came here for lunch and did not regret!

Diner Review №172

I went here for lunch and it was phenomenal. Our party of 3 was sat immediately and ordered Tso, Mongolian beef and hot and sour soup. Mr Ken was our server, host, and cashier. Service was top notch and the food was spot on. We will definitely be coming back.

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Diner Review №174

We came here on Christmas Day. The service was absolutely amazing. The food was to die for. Not greasy and very fresh. Several of us don't eat meat lots of non meat options. And great options for the folks.who eat meat. All of our food was popping with amazing flavors from the appetizers to the main entrees.
They have a full bar for any type of cocktail one may be craving. Excellent wine and beer selection.
The manager was super personable and just so grateful for our business. Despite.at how busy they were; he.took time to come to our table to check in with us to make sure we were enjoying ourselves.
Please support this family owned business.

Diner Review №175

Went here last night on Xmas eve soon before closing. They sat us right away and service was excellent. Everyone including Ken was polite and friendly. Food was great- the Mongolian beef was our favorite! Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a quick, well-priced meal. Will be returning!

Diner Review №176

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Goji Restaurant and I just had to share my experience. The owner was so friendly and made me feel right at home. And let me tell you, the orange chicken and lo mein were out of this world! The flavors were on point and the portions were generous. I highly recommend Goji Restaurant if you're in the mood for some amazing Chinese cuisine. They definitely deserve a 5-star review! Keep up the great work, Goji Restaurant! 🌟🍊🍗🍜

Diner Review №177

Food was so delicious! Came out quick and was hot. Flavors were present and really good. Everything I ordered exceeded met my expectations. My server Logan was nice and checked up on me and my friends frequently and answered all my allergy concerns. He made the restaurants experience overall really enjoyable and pleasant. Will be coming back, highly recommend.

Diner Review №178

My Tom Yum soup was delicious and exactly what I was looking for. They had my take out ready when I got there and the service was nice. I was disappointed with my crab and cream cheese "crisps" which you need to take literally. I can't believe these were 9 dollars and had barely any filling. On top of it, they didn't have any crab in them and should just be called cheese crisps. I will never get them there again, but if you are someone who likes the fried dough part of crab rangoons and wish they weren't crabby or had much cheese, these are for you. Wish I had saved my money and just gotten the soup.

Diner Review №179

Owner is highly involved and makes sure customers have a great experience. Many delicious dishes to choose from, try something new.

Diner Review №180

Delicious food, great and friendly service.

Diner Review №181

i LOVE this place. best egg drop soup ive ever had. delicious drinks, great food, beautiful atmosphere and really kind staff. my friends and i went there last night and really enjoyed it! logan and ken are so warm and welcoming and added a lot to our experience. we all looked at each other afterwards and said “okay we need to keep this place in our restaurant rotation!”. be back soon!!!

Diner Review №182

Great food, great drinks, great time. Thank you Ken for the wonderful mixed drinks and thank you Logan for suggesting the Spicy Honey Shrimp, it was delicious!

Diner Review №183

Ken was awesome and the food was great! Best eggdrop soup ive had and Ken’s drink recipes are all so good. Recommend the Mojito

Diner Review №184

I’ve lived in NC almost my whole life, pass by this place multiple times a week, and I’m so sad that today was my first time here. First impression was the restaurant was very clean, and they were extremely inviting. We came in close to closing time and they didn’t hesitate to seat us and take great care of us. The owner, Ken, was here to make sure that the whole experience was 10/10. Seamus was super attentive and took such good care of us. And the food is AMAZING! Especially the calamari & hot & sour soup. If you’re in the area, please stop by!!!

Diner Review №185

Apparently they stop serving dining in at 1:30 not 2. This should be on their website. We rushed to get here by 1:30 to have lunch only to be turned away.

Diner Review №186

I have to be mindful about where I eat because of celiacs. I also eat very fresh and cook most of my own food vs. going out to eat. This restaurant has the tastiest and freshest Asian cuisine and I eat here a few times a week because it’s made so well. They use high quality ingredients and their dishes are made with the highest level of culinary skill. They also have killer cocktails! Ken makes a mean mojito that is out of this world! Highly recommend!

Diner Review №187

This place is amazing! Beautiful space, excellent service and the food is delicious. Ken made the most beautiful ginger basil mojito ever!!!!

Diner Review №188

Simply the best. I love their hot and sour soup. And Ken is awesome, as well as the staff. Thank you so much. Beautiful atmosphere.

Diner Review №189

The tofu massaman curry was delicious. The tofu lettuce wraps were unique and amazing as well. Would highly recommend!!

Diner Review №190

Beautiful location, good service, and wonderful food!!!

Diner Review №191

What is the appeal of this place? It's about on par with a frozen Chinese meal. Maybe I am out of touch.

Diner Review №192

Loved all the food we got (orange chicken and general tso’s) but the duck over wok-seared noodles was especially delicious and is what I will definitely be back for. Seemed a little short staffed (where isn’t anymore) but food came out quick once the order was in and service was friendly and attentive.

Diner Review №193

Food is very similar to the frozen PF Changs meals

Diner Review №194

Ordered 4 items for takeout, and they all were so salty, It was all you tasted. Was not pleased with the food. It looked fresh, but you could tell the "fresh" shrimp were frozen and not thawed properly. NOT worth it.

Diner Review №195

Good flavors, good portions, will bring extra chili oil if you want a little more spice. Good size portions for kids menu.

Diner Review №196

Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys Asian food. Gluten Free or not the food is amazing. You can't even tell it's gluten free and the price is always fair. The owner is super nice and it's a great experience every time.

Diner Review №197

I went for lunch yesterday at Maynard location. The food was reheated and tofu and vegetables were not fresh at all.
And when told to the owner , he tries to explain how fresh they make and he kept denying that the food was stale and they reheated the old fried rice and spicy basil with Tofu.
I am never again going there and Pl be careful when u guys order for lunch.
Not trustworthy restaurant.

Diner Review №198

These guys are the very best! They always are happy to accommodate for gluten free and even made our meal after they closed for lunch.

Diner Review №199

Folks working there were fine it seems, but the food was absolutely horrific. Flavorless in most regards. The chicken had a "chalky" texture, which was extremely strange. Don't recommend. Far, far too expensive. Don't get the 4.4 Stars.

Diner Review №200

Great food. Wonderful service. Clean and friendly atmosphere.

Details
  • 15 photos
  • 200 reviews
  • 4.4 Health Rating
  • Contact: +1 919-466-8888
  • Website: http://www.gojibistro.us/
  • Location: 100 Maynard Crossing Ct, Cary, NC 27513, United States
  • Map: 35.786780199999995, -78.810358
Menu Highlights
  • Asian restaurant
  • Caterer
  • Chinese restaurant
  • Cocktail bar
  • Gluten-free restaurant
  • Japanese restaurant
  • Ramen restaurant
  • Thai restaurant
  • Vegan restaurant
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 11:30 AM–2 PM–4:30–8:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM–2 PM–4:30–8:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM–2 PM–4:30–8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM–2 PM–4:30–8:30 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM–2 PM–4:30–9 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM–2 PM–4:30–9 PM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM–2 PM–4:30–8:30 PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating: Available
  • Kerbside pickup: Available
  • Delivery: Available
  • Takeaway: Available
  • Dine-in: Available
Highlights
  • Fast service: Available
  • Great beer selection: Available
  • Great cocktails: Available
  • Great tea selection: Available
  • Great wine list: Available
Popular for
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Solo dining: Available
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Available
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Available
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Available
  • Beer: Available
  • Cocktails: Available
  • Coffee: Available
  • Comfort food: Available
  • Healthy options: Available
  • Spirits: Available
  • Vegan options: Available
  • Vegetarian options: Available
  • Wine: Available
Dining options
  • Brunch: Available
  • Lunch: Available
  • Dinner: Available
  • Catering: Available
  • Dessert: Available
  • Seating: Available
Amenities
  • Bar on site: Available
  • Toilet: Available
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Available
  • Cosy: Available
  • Trendy: Available
  • Upmarket: Available
Crowd
  • Groups: Available
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Available
Payments
  • Credit cards: Available
  • Debit cards: Available
  • NFC mobile payments: Available
  • Credit cards: Available
Children
  • Good for kids: Available
  • High chairs: Available
  • Kids' menu: Available
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Available
  • Free parking lot: Available
  • Parking: Available