17 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 hands down one of the best sushi restaurants in the area. It's our go-to spot whenever we're celebrating a special occasion or want an unforgettable night out. The quality of the fish is always exceptional, and every dish is carefully crafted. The Twisted Mango Roll is our favorite—it's fresh, flavorful, and has the perfect balance of sweet and savory. But honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The sushi, sashimi, and nigiri are consistently top-notch, rivaling what you'd expect to find in big coastal cities. On top of the food, the atmosphere makes the experience even better. It feels refined yet welcoming, perfect for date nights, anniversaries, or dinner with friends. If you love sushi, M Sushi is a must-visit. It's one of those places that turns dinner into an experience.“

“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 :)“

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

“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.“

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

“Visiting from Kentucky and this place was the first recommendation and totally worth it. The chef had my order ready in a good amount of time and the food was delicious. I got double chicken pad Thai, crispy shrimp boa bun and their chicken karaage 10/10“

“We placed a catering order with Peony for a work meeting for 14 people. We did it through EZ Cater. We are so pleased! Everything was correct, the food was labeled, everyone really enjoyed their selections. Peony even accommodated the special requests that were written in for a couple of the orders. Our order was ready promptly and they automatically included the extra sauces, condiments, crunchy toppings, utensils (including chopsticks), and threw in a couple complimentary half gallons of sweet tea. The staff was so nice, they helped me get everything into my car.

We allowed our staff to choose between the Office Kitchen Lunch and the Office Sushi Lunch - the prices are seriously affordable for such good food and for the generous portion sizes. Our all-in price per person was under $15/pp (that's with food, taxes, tip). We will definitely order from here again and highly recommend it!“

“This is a place to bring the whole crew. There is something for everyone. I love the grill part in the back, where they cook to order. But all of the food there is fresh, good and the buffet tables are clean. I go here all the time, and I always leave happy and full.“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Staff was friendly and the food was great. I got the teriyaki chicken and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The crab rangoons were a little weird- they were in the shape of spring rolls, and they were also overpriced in my opinion. I’d definitely come back again though.“

“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!“