42 Best Japanese Restaurants in Raleigh

“Amazing quality and flavorful food. Every dish had the exact flavor touches it needed.
The ramen was spectacular. The sushi rolls extremely delicious and fresh. The buns perfectly balanced. Agua fresca just the cherry on top of everything else.
Super friendly staff and great atmosphere.“

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

“Ventured out from our normal sushi mainstay to try something new, based on something we saw on Instagram. It turned out to be a fantastic choice. Upon arrival, there was a buzz and you got the sense this was anymore traditional restaurant versus those that position themselves as trendy. There was an electricity in the air and the sound of a bell being rung whenever someone leaves a tip at the bar. We ordered the omakase. The chef personally came out to speak with us, explaining the courses, and asking about allergies. Then our journey began. We had six courses of 16 nigiri and 5 rolls the chef created for the evening. Every piece was a feast for the eyes and a treat for the taste buds. You knew it was fresh just by sight, but it all came together when you slid them in your pinhole. All in all, this was an excellent first impression. I will return and explore the menu. My only negative is very personal, because I'm a lazy driver and would prefer a closer location. Cheers!“

“I hate having to go to Raleigh! But i had to try this place and it was the best ramen in north carolina......well out of durham and cary. I didnt take pics of the hand rolls. But it was mid, I got the tuna, salmon, scallop, and crab handroll combo set. I sat at the bar and I meet a new person. But the ramen was the highlight and the price was great and so was the sake. Great food, great ambiance“

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

“First time coming here and will be back. They did not disappoint!!!! Our server Nyasia helped us have a wonderful experience. She explained everything to us and was helpful. Food is delicious, portions are on point!! And love it is all you can eat.“

“Great patio seating that is dog friendly with reasonable prices for sushi! The menu was delicious from the foie gras and uni and hamachi Kama appetizer, to the sushi for 2! Drinks were also delicious and service was great.

So nice to find a place to have dinner with our dog as well!“

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

“My husband almost moved to Raleigh when we were engaged because of Sake House. Both our families & his job being in Virginia tipped the scale in that direction, but not by much. The sushi is excellent“

“First visit with the kids and it was amazing. The staff were all great and the food was beyond amazing 🤩. I will definitely be back and will bring more people with me.“

“This has been my go-to hibachi place for years!! The chicken hibachi with rice is really good and I like that they offer a spicy version as well. The girl at the front, Gabi, is really welcoming and always makes sure we have everything we need.“

“I order from two different locations often. Today I ordered through GrubHub and I did not get white sauce, even though my receipt says white sauce. It’s very disappointing because I don’t want to eat the food without the white sauce. Do better“

“Best hidden gem. Amazing food and super friendly staff. We’ll be back soon!“

“The restaurant is a low-key hidden gem with a small dining area but a big team working the kitchen, sushi station, and register. The staff are quiet but provide kind and fast service, which is fine because the food speaks for itself. It’s easily better than other places around and cost ~30% less, with a simple menu that offers enough variety without causing option overload. The sushi and steak hibachi my girlfriend and I ordered tasted fresh and was so good she finished it quickly despite having no appetite. I normally only bother to leave negative reviews if ever, but it’s nice to see a small business still holding higher standards and food service than more “established” restaurants who charge more. If you’re looking for a little spot to dine or to just have as your go-to take out spot, this is the place. It might not look like much, but order something and find out what a steal each plate is.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Outstanding Tonkotsu Ramen in Raleigh! 🍜🔥

I had the Tonkotsu ramen at Ton Noodles and it was absolutely delicious. The broth was rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced — full of deep flavor without being overpowering. 🤌✨

The pork was exceptionally tender, literally melting in my mouth, and the noodles had that ideal bite that true ramen lovers appreciate. 🍖🍜 Every component worked together perfectly, and the portion was filling without feeling heavy.

On top of that, the price was very reasonable for the quality and portion size. 💵✅ This is easily one of the best ramen spots in Raleigh, and I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend if you’re craving authentic, comforting ramen! 🙌🔥

📍 Ton Noodles – Raleigh, NC“

“good food. sat outside, nice atmosphere“

“Went here with my partner earlier tonight, we were served by Danny, he provided one of the best dining experiences eating at a restaurant either of us have ever had. The food itself was absolutely phenomenal and the pricing was justified with how fresh the ingredients were. We will absolutely come back, thank you to Danny and the chefs for helping create such an amazing night for us.“

“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.“

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

“absolutely delicious, the food was perfectly seasoned and so so good

also the staff was very helpful, especially Emily, with recommending dishes that fit my likings

all in all it is a very clean, sweet, and cute establishment

10/10 recommend“

“The tonkotsu ramen is delicious! I’ve had it a few times now and it’s always been great! My only slightly negative comment is about the bowls, they are a little flimsy. We took our ramen to go and it had leaked through the bottom only a couple of minutes into the drive home. Thankfully it wasn’t a bad leak, but we had a very short drive and had to immediately put it in a different container when we got home.“

“Love it the people was nice food was great“

“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.“

“I order from here all the time. The staff is nice and my food is always great. I get the Tenko Chicken. Quick, convenient, predictable comfort food. And it's kind of silly, but I don't have to ask anyone for chopsticks, you can just grab them as you need them.“

“I've been to this restaurant a few times in the past month. The store itself is not all that glamorous, it's a bit unassuming I would say. However the food and service is exceptional. I really enjoyed both the dragon roll and the crab tempura roll when I had them and after recently trying both their Korean style honey glazed and sweet & spicy chicken. I can safely say this has now become my go-to place for fried chicken (if you haven't had Korean fried chicken, definitely check it out).“

“Nice place. Fried dumplings were so good.“

“Wonderful place for Dinner“

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

“The food was absolutely delicious and nothing was over cooked into chewiness. I am sad about the Japanese white sauce because it was quite runny and bland, but as the saying goes: If you have to put sauce over steak (or food in general) then the food wasn't good. However, that was furthest from the truth and I enjoyed every bite. The atmosphere is great with traditional japanese counter seating. Overall appearance is clean and well maintained.“

“Love it the people was nice food was great“

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

“Great Lunch option! I get the lunch boxes for my employees and they all like how meaty and filling it is.“

“Hibachi and Company is one of my absolute go-to spots. I eat here pretty much every week or every other week, and it never disappoints. They give you a huge portion of food for a great price, and it’s always fresh and full of flavor. Super consistent, super satisfying, and honestly just one of those places you can always count on to hit the spot.“

“This place is located at 6014 Duraleigh Rd Raleigh PA 10111. We didn't mean to come across this market but we did lol. Glade it happened that way. For the longest my partner and I watch individuals eat these dogs on YouTube. As we watched we wanted to taste and finally had that chance to do so. Let me tell you it was amazing!!!! The cheese pull was pulling and the flavor was busing for sure. Highly recommend anyone to go to this restaurant and market place definitely worth it plus food made to order too. Total price was $13.50 with tax $14.48.“

“Very good food and friendly relaxing awesome etc“

“Enter Hibachi 101. High pitched Asian noises greet you as you place your order for Hibachi that absolutely slaps. The inside is unassuming but why are you here??!?? To get a massage? No. You are here for the Hibachi, now eat it.

The Vegies are also very good.

Yumyum sauce = yumyumyummy“

“Everything the server crew was amazing“

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

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

“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.“

“Great sushi, drinks and atmosphere“

“Walking into this restaurant/new coffee bar, felt like walking in being greeted by family. The food was amazing, and fresh! The have some great community art plans for the restaurant!!! I highly recommend for atmosphere, food quality, and ambience.“