34 Best Japanese Restaurants in Raleigh

“Made us something not on the menu and it was on the house! Waitstaff was very friendly :)“

“Very good food and friendly relaxing awesome etc“

“Wow! Great little ramen and rice dish restaurant with a list of delicious appetizers. The ramen is delicious - and there are a number of interesting noodle options like a ramen version of Thai Tom Kha, or Korean Army Noodles with spam and hot dog! They have a number of rice dishes, two with Japanese curry like pork cutlet or beef meatball. Great friendly service too.“

“good sushi good vibes !!!!!“

“Had an amazing real good food just like at my friends house :) brings me back. Market I loved got more than I wanted :)“

“Fast service. Lovely surroundings, beautiful carved tables and great good.“

“I recently visited Yatai Market and had an amazing experience. The atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious. From sushi to ramen, everything was fresh and flavorful. The staff was friendly and attentive, adding to the overall enjoyable dining experience. I highly recommend Yatai Market to anyone looking for authentic Japanese cuisine in a cozy setting. Can't wait to go back!“

“This place was the best sushi I have had in a while the blue crab roll was amazing the crab flavor was so strong and good the sauces they put on top of their rolls 10/10 I will be coming back here all the time and they have amazing pork ramen bowls the eggs were cooked perfectly“

“Was solid and Abby was a beautiful and attentive waitress.“

“Best hibachi takeout I have ever had! I ordered a Hibachi Chicken and Steak over the phone and it was ready when I arrived. The rice was nicely browned and fluffy and the veggies were perfectly sautéed. The chicken was nicely browned and full of flavor (not plain white/bland). The steak was amazing! Not super chewy and melted in my mouth. The white sauce was yummy too!! I will most definitely be back! When I arrived I saw a table being served their dishes and they looked delicious. I would do dine-in or take out here!“

“Great food and amazing staff!“

“Everything the server crew was amazing“

“good food. sat outside, nice atmosphere“

“A friendly neighborhood market atmosphere and a friendly man (owner?)..☺️?Jjajangmyeon, especially large-cut vegetablesThanks to the potatoes, it reminds me of old jjajangmyeon..Jjamppong is full of seafood, the broth is clear, and the spicy flavor is eye-opening ?. If I wasn't full, I would have eaten it with a bowl of rice..?✌️?The chicken is juicy on the outside and the salty and salty seasoning is delicious, but it is a bit disappointing that there is no chicken radish.. ?Tteokbokki was also served with plenty of vegetables and odeng...Chewy, spicy and sweet, but the fishy smell of oden is a bit annoying..A variety of groceries and cute goods that are rare in the U.S. are also on sale.. “

“Our first time at Ajisai, but DEFINITELY not our last, everything was superb, we sat outside on the side, it was a great day and nice atmosphere with some chill music! Appetizers came fast, drinks were awesome and the entrees were incredible! 10/10 would visit again and recommend to anyone who loves excellent dining! Also, the prices were VERY reasonable compared to what I thought I would see in a non-coastal metropolitan restaurant!Pro Trip Tip: Try the Fried Fish Bones! (Even if you don't think you'll like it ;-) )Kid-friendliness: The host and waitress were both very kind and patient with our party!“

“I’ve been coming here for a while and i always get the hibachi steak, for the price it cannot be beat in my opinion, consistently good, and service is always friendly and quick. they always throw in 2 white sauce and i haven’t had a bad expierence yet!“

“While the food is amazing I was extremely disappointed with the service we received on January 14. We reserved the room for a work party and we had to wait forever and our server was extremely rude and seemed as if she didn’t care. My family eats there often and more times than not have fabulous service especially from the owner. Last night was a true disappointment.“

“If you’re lookin for the Best fresh Chinese Food, “Look No Further!!”…this is that “Hidden Gem”…Oh my Goodness……great tasting food, awesome portions, & great prices!!!…my wife & I have smiles inside our stomachs ?. Sorry we don’t have photos! We are too fast!!!“

“Wonderful place for Dinner“

“I have been looking for a hibachi place that competes with the one from my hometown, and I went to FIVE different places before I finally found this one. I came 2 days ago after work because I wanted to try it but they were closed due to a gas leak, no problem. I came back today and it was so good and the service was nice, they give you 2 containers of sauce. Definitely will come back and I’ve already told my friends about it.Parking: There were a good amount of spaces, it’s a hidden gem so there is always multiple spots“

“They use the best Quality Food and always have stellar service, super clean too!“

“This location is not too far from my house but it was my first time visiting the restaurant to pickup brunch. Firstly, when I entered the restaurant, I noticed they had a 97.5 health sanitation rating which was a plus. Again, I was there for takeout and so I ordered the Hibachi Chicken. It was absolutely delicious! The meal along with the white sauce and ginger sauce provided. And the portion size was on point. It was really a perfect meal. And an excellent bargain for my buck! I'm looking forward to my next visit to Hibachi 88.Parking: There are several parking spaces near and around the restaurant.“

“No problems before but today I'm eating my delicious food and then a guy started sweeping the floor with dust flying all around then started mopping the floor with bleach. I'm trying to EAT had to leave because of the bleach smell wait to clean up when somebody's in “

“Nice place. Fried dumplings were so good.“

“Great food and excellent service and all you can eat for under $20“

“Since moving from NY to NC, I've been looking for a really good Japanese Steak place like a Benihana or, where I came from on Long Island, we had a place called Shiro's. I found the food at Umanmi to be excellent...and, plan to go back soon.“

“The Spicy crab with Sriracha was amazing. I'll definitely be back.“

“This was one of the most delicious sandwiches I’ve ever had! So creative and fun. And what a huge portion! The homemade chips were incredible as well.I visit the Morgan Street Food Hall often and this is going to become a regular stop for me!“

“My favorite place to buy Sushi!! It's not the fanciest place but the quality of the food is very good, which is what matters most to me. Staff is always polite and welcoming. I am and will continue to be a regular customer.“

“eggplant in garlic sauce was delicious, spicy too!“

“Awesome customer service. Dining in at the bar or to go orders. Always come to this location for the past 12 years they are the best.“

“Tried this place first time today. Food was awesome. Got the steak hibachi and wife got the vegetable hibachi . Also got the spring rolls which were super hot and great. Both plates were great and nice and hot with great flavor. Rice was nice and fluffy not a ball stuck together. Great place for hibachi and Owner is a super nice guy. Will be back soon.“

“We stumbled on this as we were grabbing an early dinner after dropping someone off at the airport. What a great discovery! All the traditional Asian dishes we love but so fresh and with nice touches. I had the Honey chicken and it was very lightly battered which was so nice and had beautiful fresh veggies in it. My husband had Mushoo chicken and said it was delicious. Huge servings mean we get leftovers for dinner tonight!“

“Great sushi. Normally great service. Host on 3/29 wouldn’t seat us at an outdoor table (had the dogs) said they were all reserved, so we opted for takeout. We ended up eating at another location nearby. Numerous tables stayed unoccupied the entire time. Seems like host wasn’t very good. I hope this issue gets corrected because this is one of our favorite sushi spots“