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 finest in Asian cuisine that Durham has to offer, and it rivals other greats across the country. Chef Michael Lee has brought true excellence to the Triangle with his group of “M Restaurants”. This one in particular is the most special of his spots in terms of atmosphere, service, and food. Parking is very convenient and inexpensive at the Chapel Hill St garage or parking lot right behind the restaurant“

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

“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 :)“

“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“

“The food has a lot of variety. Staffs are very accomodating. Even if we came during weekend, there is no waiting time. This is our go to place when we can’t decide where to go because everything you ask for is here. I also like that food remain hot here and the staffs come and check you on your table from time to time.“

“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!!“

“Peony had been the go-to spot for a while and the food is great for take out and normally on-point with their service. However, something is wrong with their system because the last few times as it seems to be “losing my online order” meaning I have to wait an extra 20 minutes. Nothing major would just recommend they upgrade their ordering service to minimize these minor, but recently consistent inconveniences. Would recommend calling to place order.“

“Very well seasoned food. Protein options do not taste very fresh. This is masked by the sauces and things. The serving sizes are also quite modest. Despite these things, still the best hibachi I have had in Durham in many years. Very clean compared to the others.“

“Food was hot, fast and fresh. Staff was friendly and did everything they could to make our experience pleasant. They accidentally gave us beef instead of chicken dumplings and even when we kept reassuring them it was okay they brought us chicken dumplings too. Great experience and very warm feelings towards the restaurant.“

“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.“

“Loved it here! We splurged a little and got an appetizer and drinks, and we were so impressed! I had possibly the best chicken katsu of my life (perfect crisp, great blend of sauces, and fabulous rice as well), and my wife had a delicious bahn mi sandwich. The crab rangoons were also fantastic; they use a thinner wrapper than I'm used to, more like a spring roll? But super crisp and tasty with a fabulous dipping sauce. Definitely coming back anytime we can afford it; we're so glad we found this place!“

“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.“

“Delicious food, multiple options! Sushi took a little longer than the hibachi steak, but it was worth the wait. Dumplings were great - we ordered another batch after we inhaled the first order. This place is a hidden gem! We will definitely return.

Kid-friendliness: Easy for kids and lots of options if they enjoy Asian cuisine.“

“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.“