19 Best Japanese Restaurants in Durham

“Amazing experiences at both M Sushi and M Tempura! Love coming to these restaurants every time we’re in town 😊“

“M Sushi is the best sushi I’ve had hands down. The twisted mango had the perfect amount of crunch when you bite into it, the mango gave a unique flavor with it as well. The dumplings with lobster were also amazing and had a very good truffle sauce with it too. The waitress we had was very nice and gave recommendations. The atmosphere was also perfect giving a nice ambiance with the black and red bricks.“

“We love Akashi. The staff is so friendly and our orders are always perfection. We typically order an app (soft shell crab or fried squid legs), sushi (spider roll & shrimp tempura roll) and hibachi or ramen :)“

“Delicious, good quality all you can eat sushi for 24.00 a person!! Hoping the quality stays high!“

“A part of my order was not delivered, although I ordered on their direct website. when I called to ask for a refund, I was told that they would not do so because they are only responsible for making the food. Noone offered to contact the driver service to rectify. Instead, when I mentioned that I could only choose to not use the restaurant again, I was laughed at. Very unfortunate. I used to greatly enjoy this location. UPDATE: The restaurant reached out, apologized, and are doing what they can to make it right. I appreciate the follow up, and I totally will go back. The food is good, and they are one of the few places in that part of Durham that isn't a chain.“

“The cuisine is beyond delicious and flavorful and fresh it’s appealing to the sight and fragrant to the senses“

“good location, easy to found the resto n many choices“

“This buffet has many offerings: sushi, hibachi, fried foods, seafood, beef, pork, vegetables, fruits, ice cream,and other selections. It is probably the largest (options wise) in north Durham. The food was hot, the table service was quick, and it was clean.

I will be returning, it was good!!! If you like buffets, I feel you will enjoy this one.“

“This owner...Mr. Patel is the best!! Unfortunately their mobile application put out by corporations needs a lot of work... I only wish they would reopen the Renaissance center location back up!!“

“This is the only Hibachi location I will come to and today I notice the atmosphere has changed and has a very welcoming and brighter vibe to enjoy. Not saying the other times wasn’t but it is definitely something wonderful about this feeling I have right now while ordering the chicken tempura and just waiting for my food it’s sooooooooo beautifully put together and June is soooooo sweet and helpful. I do appreciate that knowing how other places are just in and out….. If yall haven’t tried it yet please do and enjoy the environment while you can!!!!“

“Oh this is a great place for Pho!
My girls like the fried rice, my son likes the ramen but my husband and I love the extremely large super hot bowl of pho!
The beef is sliced perfectly and the hot broth cooks the beef so tenderly.
The staff is friendly and prices are good.
Minor issues I find is the lobby.
It is very small with limited seating.
It may be that they don’t have much dine in customers so perhaps they don’t need much space.
It’s still a wonderful little spot to grab a hot soup or noddles“

“I honestly judge an Asian restaurant on its hot and sour soup. I am delighted to discover that Peony Asian Bistro's hot and sour soup may be the best I've EVER had--and that is saying something! It was just the right level of sour and spicy, and the fresh mushrooms floating on top were absolutely delicious. In addition, the consistency of the broth was perfect. Far too many restaurants make it so that the soup is more like gelatin than liquid--ugh. The portion sizes for lunch were very generous, and while the beef and broccoli I ordered was not as flavorful as the soup, it was still pretty good. Finally, the staff were very welcoming and helpful. When I realized I had left my wallet at home, they offered Apple Pay and I was able to have a truly delicious lunch. I am a very happy customer and will definitely visit often!“

“I just haaaaaaad to do a review today. I live about an hour from this location so whenever I am in the area, I MUST stop!!! Everyone here is so friendly!! The guy whole helped me today was sooooo nice. Thank you so much! Our food was AMAZING! ❤️“

“I had a great experience at Corner Yaki. Greg took care of me and was genuinely helpful the entire time—friendly without being over the top, and really attentive. The food was cooked by Teo, and he absolutely knows what he’s doing. Everything came out hot, seasoned perfectly, and cooked exactly the way it should be.

Overall, solid service, great food, and a smooth visit from start to finish. I’d definitely come back.“

“I used to love going to this place over the last 10 years or so. However since covid it has really gone down. It's gotten more expensive and you get less and less food every time. I'm disappointed bc as I stated before I absolutely loved eating here pre covid.“

“Ordered over the phone.

Greeted pleasantly upon arrival.
Order was hot 🔥 and ready for pickup as promised.

Facility was very clean and well lit.

Veggies were delicious! Love their white sauce.“

“I will say that I can be a bit of a Hibachi snob, as it's one of my favorite foods, so I was a bit hesitant about eating hibachi that isn't cooked directly in front of me.

This is the first time that I've ordered take-out for hibachi buuuuuut it was excellent!! I ordered the Shrimp and Steak and it was delicious!

The pre-packaged yum-yum and ginger sauces (they standardly provide 2 yy and 1 ginger) were also unexpectedly amazing and they complimented the meal perfectly. The portions were also generous, as they completely covered my to go box.

I will DEFINITELY be revisiting this hidden gem the next time I had to Raleigh! I've found a new favorite!“

“Delicious food, our chef Mozart was hilarious & incredibly entertaining. The wait for a table was reasonable & the environment was top tier. We highly enjoyed our visit & will be back!“

“I love this place! Friendly staff and great food. Best restaurant for hibachi and noodles that I’ve found in Durham yet.“