There is much, much more to be discovered betwixt the bamboo shoots and long grasses in this private oasis off 15-501. Namu's coffee game is on point, and it's the perfect spot for delicious coffee, intimate conversation and solo relaxation. They also have a large selection of non-coffee drinks like lemonade, misugaru and Hombucha.
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Hours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Food looked better than it tasted... not great. Pretty large portions. No menu.. order and pay online and food is delivered to your table. Zero atmosphere. Tables for 6 available.
S B
Sep 20, 2025
5
Delicious Bibimbap! Portion is huge. The maple latte was delicious. They waited until I arrived to pick up my order to make the coffee which I appreciated! The atmosphere of this place is very cool. It’s very spread out with lots of cozy nooks to hang out, read, work, etc.
Heather Jantz
Sep 15, 2025
5
Great place to meet for lunch or dinner with family or friends. Lots of indoor as well as outdoor seating options. Ordering is easy with a QR code at each table. The food came out very quickly and was delicious! Most of the dishes are large and can easily be taken home for leftovers or shared with someone. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. This is a great place often is overlooked because of its location. There is plenty of parking and it is easy to access.
NSA
Sep 4, 2025
5
Really beautiful venue with a lot of space
They have a beer hall, cocktail area and a nice big garden
Seating in the garden is really nice
You order food off the qr code and pay ahead
Portions were very generous
Would definitely come back
They have sauces and water on the side for self grab
Kyunghoo Lee
Aug 7, 2025
5
Best kimchi chicken quesadilla I've ever had. Absolutely scrumptious and packed full of chicken, cheese and kimchi. The bulgogi kimbap was pretty big and tasty too. Portions are excellent here and they don't skimp out, which is much appreciated. Our order came out quick and the staff was friendly. I like how you can get your own water and sauces too. The vibe is pretty chill with plenty of seating, multiple TV screens, free classic arcade games, and fuseball. Bathrooms were also clean and parking was spacious. It was a pleasant time. Would return for sure!
JustSay Jackie
Jun 13, 2025
3
Ordered takeout from here on my way back to my hotel. Unfortunately, I didn’t check my order until I got back to my room which turned out to be a completely different item. Since it was storming and I was tired, I opted to call the restaurant for them to refund the difference in price since my meal was more expensive and I just ate what they gave me. It wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t what I wanted, but the portions were fairly generous. The manager was very courteous, and gave me a full refund instead. For that alone, I would give Namu another try.
teddy
May 26, 2025
5
beautiful place to hang out or go on a date. the space is HUGE and has both indoor and outdoor seating. food is great as well! i highly recommend the pancake and kimchi fries. the blue jasmine latte is to die for!!
Keira Marsh
Apr 3, 2025
5
Absolutely beautiful space, great food, and fast service. Namu consists of three parts: the beer hall, coffee shop, and kitchen. The space meets in a beautiful garden with ample outdoor seating for both small and large parties. The cafe drinks were fantastic and unique. Food is ordered via QR code and came out promptly, presented beautifully, and with large portions. For dessert the matcha/strawberry affogato is a must.
Debbie W
Feb 19, 2025
5
Delicious food, good coffee, wonderful space. Cool beer hall too. Great spot to hang with friends and to work during the day. Food is on the expensive side, but the portions are good, and a big part of that is because they pay their employees a living wage (at least that’s what I’ve heard!).
Jake Vyper
Feb 9, 2025
3
| Overview:
+ Enjoyable Bibimbap & other healthy Korean food
+ Various sauces add flavors well
+ QR code on each table makes it easy to order
+ Wonderful indoor & outdoor ambiance
- Ridiculous service fees for what exactly?
- Overpriced food
- Canned soda for $2.50
| Full Review
In our first visit to Namu, my girl & I went around 9 PM, and only 1 side of its inviting dining area was open. A manager told us to go to that area when we entered in the cafe side of the building opposite of that. There's a QR code on each table, and we can order from there. Pretty convenient.
This dining area was chill & casual, with large television screens on one end of the wall, a bar slightly across, a couple of arcade machines close to our bench table, and lights that reminded me of Itaewon's night life and Taipei's casual dining spots.
I scanned the QR code on our table with my Iphone & thought the whole ordering process went smoothly. I ordered the Bibimbap which, based on the description, was Korean BBQ with chilled veggies, fried rice & topped with egg. My girl ordered the Joe's Special, which was Korean BBQ served over white rice, japchae & spring mix. Their base prices were $15.50 for the Bibimbap & $19.25 for the Joe's Special. However, we still had to add the protein: +$2.50 for beef on Bibimbap & +$1 for Spicy Pork. The description of the base order said it included Korean BBQ but to add the "BBQ" part, we still had to pay extra?!
On top of that, we were charged $6+ "Service Fee". At that moment, I was thinking, "Oh, tip is already prepaid before we got our food", but in retrospect, I wondered, what "service" was this "Service Fee" for exactly? The only interaction with a server we had was when she brought both our orders to our table and told us that we could get water & sauces to the one spot at the center, close to the bar. So pretty much, we had to self-serve our sauces & water - which we didn't mind - but still had to pay "Service Fee" over the overpriced food truck-quality Korean food.
Don't get me wrong: we enjoy good food truck-quality foods, and Namu was able to provide that experience with the Bibimbap & Joe's Special that we ordered. The ingredients tasted heathy & fresh; as we shared each other's food, we both enjoyed the spicy pork more than the beef along with the spicy sauce, a less spicy barbecue sauce & a soy sauce-like sauce that went well with our dishes. There were a few other sauces we didn't try but it's nice that Namu lets its customers adjust the flavors with these sauces.
The beef wasn't as marinated as we liked, so we had to add sauces to give it flavor. My girl didn't like how the veggies were cold, but I told her that's how they're really made. Overall, as Korean food enthusiasts, both orders were satisfying, but were they really worth their prices?
There are clearly other Korean restaurants in the Triangle NC that can either offer better quality for similar price or similar quality for less price, with much better customer service. A canned soda here cost $2.50, and the options for non-alcoholic, non-cafe beverages are limited. So, what does Namu do better than those restaurants?
Namu has a beautiful garden area for dining, and when we passed there after we ate, we were astonished to see how they looked ideal for casual dates, thanks to the water feature, plants, and well-lit areas. Namu's ambiance makes it an ideal spot for drinking & socializing with friends while eating healthy Korean food. Namu also has a cafe section that serves a good selection of coffee & tea but it was already closed when we went there.
If you're craving for fresh Bibimbap and don't mind the ridiculous "Service Fee", Namu's got it. Just don't expect to get excellent customer service. Honestly, we felt hesitant to order more because we knew service fee would be added again. Next time we crave for Korean food, we'd probably explore farther options, with actual grills on tables and better customer service, even if they don't have a fancy garden.
| Overall Score: 3/5
Victoria Dibello
Dec 11, 2024
5
Love this place! We got the bibimbap bowl with beef and the kimchi fries with chicken and the food was great. Both meats were seasoned and cooked to perfection. Their matcha latte was delicious and they have a wide variety of beer options. Plus the staff was so sweet.
Ashlee Moody
Nov 18, 2024
5
Visited 7/30/24
10/10 highly recommend!
This was my first visit to Namu and I couldn't have been happier. I ordered the beef mandoo, crab gimbap, and to drink the nightfall green tea. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. I was a little shocked that I had to order at the table myself and then someone would bring the order out after you pay. For a sit down restaurant I like to avoid pre-paying in case something goes wrong with my order or I have to order something else, but luckily enough I did not have this problem.
I will definetly be back again to explore more of the menu and the amazing cozy seating areas.
