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MOFU Shoppe

4.8
4.8
528 Reviews
$30 and under
Asian
Nestled in the historic City Market neighborhood of downtown Raleigh, MOFU Shoppe brings you the flavors of Asia with the comfort of southern hospitality. Our dishes are inspired by our identity as Taiwanese Americans who grew up in the South around a multitude of diverse food cultures. Born out of the Food Network award winning Pho Nomenal Dumpling Truck, we have come a long way and can't wait to see you in soon.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 33 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Asian, Fusion / Eclectic, Dim Sum

  • Hours of operation

    Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (919) 301-8465

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Dallas Frentz

  • Private party facilities

    Located in the heart of Downtown Raleigh’s charming City Market, MOFU Shoppe is the area's go to spot for fun and eclectic Asian fusion. We offer private seating up to 40, cocktail receptions in our open Garage Door Lounge, and full facility up to 130 guests.

  • Private party contact

    Nathan Lambdin: (919) 561-8809

  • Neighborhood

    Raleigh

  • Cross street

    Davie and Blount

  • Parking details

    There is also a large lot behind City Market on Person St.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 528 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Raleigh

    Best Value

  • Raleigh

    Healthy

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  1. SarahB

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Some of the best dumplings in Raleigh! The Gin Jam is by far the most delicious cocktail

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  2. Spreener

    Raleigh

    97 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    97 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Dumplings and entrees tasty. Wine list needs work and no bourbon listed on menu but saw on way out. Sat upstairs which I would never recommend and service was SLOW, very slow. Say down 630 and left well after 8.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a great experience. Highly recommend their dumplings. We all of them except the impossible dumplings. We also ordered a side of fried rice, the sake flight, kimchi tots and Mofu Wings. We were not a fan of the wings with nuocmam lime glaze. Overall food was delicious, service was great!

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  4. Shea

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Decided to stop by last minute. Our group loved every dish we shared (about half the menu), and we will absolutely come back. Our waiter was polite, knowledgeable, and considerate, and he was essential in making my friend’s birthday a great one. 5/5 service and food!

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  5. raheemh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I think that 12 for 5 dumplings is a little expensive. They were pretty good I guess I was expecting a little more. But would definitely come back to try different dishes !!

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  6. RichardS

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    First timer. Liked it very much. Service was prompt and our server helpful.

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  7. ABreD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious! I recommend the chicken ginger dumplings and the brussel sprouts!! The gin jam was also a great drink to pair with it

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  8. yooomz

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    A good variety of food. The sticky short ribs were fabulous, as was the glass of sparkling rosé I ordered. Pickle plate is great and a great value.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The dumplings are absolutely drool-worthy and we also really enjoyed the beef pho! The atmosphere and service just added to a really great experience.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    MOFU is a beautiful restaurant that is open and inviting. Even when it’s busy, it’s relatively quiet inside. The food was amazing. It was my first time having a bao bun and i’m in love with them! The impossible and chive dumpling were my favorite. They’re seasoned/made in such a way that you’d never know it wasn’t real meat (perfect for new vegetarians and those wanting to try new things). MOFU will definitely be one of our frequent date spots.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great dinner. If you can go early I recommend it as there is more seating and the noise level is much less.

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  12. GregP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Fantastic fantastic food, do yourself a favor and try this place, some of the best food in the triangle. Drinks are equally delicious.

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  13. IntrovertedFungi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All the dumplings and the pickled veggies were phenomenal!

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  14. NautesheB

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    As a first timer, my server could’ve done a little better with explaining things when asked. He wasn’t an active listener, he was very quick to respond, before we could fully ask the question. We asked about a few things & one response was “it’s just cooked”. The fried rice was very salty, the chicken wontons were good as well as the Thai chicken wings. Overall the experience was okay, but not something I’d rush back to.

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  15. KAGL

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my favorite restaurant in Raleigh. Food is reasonably priced and so good. Cocktails are outstanding.

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  16. Darrell

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience. Great food, drinks and service.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to celebrate a friends birthday and everything came out amazing. Sake with everything meal!

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  18. SnowSun

    Raleigh

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We really enjoyed the fish bao bun and the chicken confit stir fry. We were disappointed they didn’t have a decent blended scotch, and I had to upgrade, which was quite pricy!

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  19. Diner

    Raleigh

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food. Ambient noise was very low at the early time on a Tuesday.

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  20. EllenN

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The flavors are unique and delicious, plus there are vegetarian and vegan option.

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  21. AlyaJ

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    I love this place! Checks all the boxes. However, I was very taken back when we arrived to the restaurant for our 6pm dinner reservations. I was quickly told that we would need to be done with our meal by 8 PM as there was another reservation coming in. I felt it was rude. I wasn’t dining at a Cheesecake Factory with quick turnover nor was a college student at a coffee shop drinking one latte over a four hour period. I am an adult woman out to enjoy a meal with a friend . I don’t want a stopwatch running before I even sit down. Some extra training at the front may be a good idea . Other than that the food I amazing, the server was knowledgeable and the ambience is great.

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  22. RachaelB

    Miami

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Wonderful food, great vibe and can’t wait to visit again!

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  23. Alyssa

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent good and wonderful ambiance. Highly recommend!

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  24. BlairB

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an early dinner downtown tonight at an old favorite we haven’t been to in awhile. We were quickly reminded of what we had been missing out on with each dish that was brought to our table. My husband and I decided to share some plates and admittedly we got too many for just the two of us, but we were happy to take the leftovers home. We started our meal with the Pork and Chive Dumplings that were so flavorful with the accompanying sauces. We also got the MOFU wings splitting the order between the two sauce options. The wings were larger than normal wings and the green goddess sauce was so good with it. After that, we ordered the Brussel Sprouts. We were hesitant at first due to the tofu puffs listed in the dish, but our wonderful server assured us they were a great addition and took on the flavor of the Brussel sprouts. He wasn’t wrong and they were delicious-probably some of the best Brussel sprouts I’ve had in Raleigh. We finished our meal with the Sticky Short Ribs and a side of Fried Rice. The short ribs were literally falling off the bone and melt in your mouth delicious. At this point we were too full to finish them all, but as I said earlier we were happy to take the leftovers home to enjoy the rest of our meal later. Overall a great meal and excellent service- we will be sure to not let as much time pass between our next visit!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mind blown! Can’t wait to go back! I will be back :-).

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  26. Courtney

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food-- particularly impressed by the corn curry. Waiter was quick & had great recommendations.

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  27. AshleyS

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great first experience at MOFU! We made a reservation the morning of and promptly got seated when we arrived. The atmosphere was perfect for a date night! They were out of a special syrup to make the first drink I ordered. Our server recommended another drink and the way he described it, totally sold me! And I'm glad he did. Our food was to die for and we look forward to coming back soon to try all the other items.

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  28. Suzanne64

    Raleigh

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Was looking for a place open on a Tuesday night to grab a bite before a show at Lincoln Theater and found MOFU. 3 of us shared the Brussels, the Kimchi tots and the pork & chive dumplings. We loved them all, but the Brussels with the crispy tofu were definitely our fav! Food came out quickly and we had no problem making it to our show in time.

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  29. SuzV

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Service was slow and inattentive. Food was good but every dish was cold.

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  30. ScottJ

    Austin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing from start to finish!! The host and our server were perfect and so friendly. Loved the recommendations!! We try out a new restaurant in Raleigh every Friday and we will certainly be back here!!! Really great find!!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Good food. Above and beyond for our birthday celebration!

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  32. KAGL

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such yummy dumplings. Also tried the brussels sprouts, short ribs, asparagus, chicken fried rice, and pork with noodles. Everything was delicious. Our server was attentive without being intrusive. Oh, and the cocktails are fantastic; we ordered the old-fashioned and the margarita.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and amazing service. Nice cocktails too! Exactly what we were looking for.

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  34. NZOR

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great food, great service in a good location. Food came out quick and was delicious. Would highly recommend.

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  35. WilliamB

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is turning into our Downtown Favorite! Great casual atmosphere, Awesome menu, and the over the top service delivered by Diamond and the team makes every time there memorable! Bill Wake Forest

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Parker provided outstanding service and recommendations!

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  37. RashaadF

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Excellent service. Amazing food.

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  38. Dopeasfunk

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service here is always courteous, friendly, and fast. I have never been disappointed in any dish that I have ordered

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  39. johng

    Raleigh

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were able share two delicious appetizers. Pork belly and short ribs. Both were excellent. We will be back.

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  40. Jinjineer

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an awesome dinner choice! I went with my SO, and we ordered a couple dumplings and shared 3 small plates and everything was incredible! I was partial to the chicken and ginger wonton, twice cooked pork belly, and kimchi tater tots! I will be back to try their large plates and other options!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from MOFU Shoppe using the Order Online button. MOFU Shoppe also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. MOFU Shoppe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 301-8465.

MOFU Shoppe is rated 4.8 stars by 528 OpenTable diners.

MOFU Shoppe does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 33 times today
Google Map for MOFU Shoppe

321 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Davie and Blount

  • Neighborhood

    Raleigh

  • Hours of operation

    Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Asian, Fusion / Eclectic, Dim Sum

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    There is also a large lot behind City Market on Person St.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Dallas Frentz

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (919) 301-8465

  • Private party facilities

    Located in the heart of Downtown Raleigh’s charming City Market, MOFU Shoppe is the area's go to spot for fun and eclectic Asian fusion. We offer private seating up to 40, cocktail receptions in our open Garage Door Lounge, and full facility up to 130 guests.

  • Private party contact

    Nathan Lambdin: (919) 561-8809

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