41 Best Sushi Bars 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“

“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.“

“I made my own poke bowl with tuna, crab salad, assorted vegetables, and eel sauce—it turned out great! It was flavorful, high in protein, and surprisingly affordable for what I got. The only slight disappointment was the crab rangoons; they tasted and were textured mostly like cream cheese. Calamari also seemed a bit dry. Otherwise, I throughly enjoyed the poke bowl.“

“This place still feels relatively trendy, even though it's been open for years. Our appetizer, the nachos with ahi, was simply amazing. The sushi itself was good. And we were there on a Wednesday, which was half price bottles of wine, a nice surprise, indeed. Our server was friendly, bubbly, and very attentive. Overall, a really good experience!“

“good food. sat outside, nice atmosphere“

“Great food, good service & nice ambiance.“

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

“Will never fail to recommend Sushi Nine. Staff is the absolute biggest selling point here. Everyone is so kind and relaxed and it’s really great seeing how well treated everyone is. Second is obviously the food. The BOGO is always my go to, but their other menu items are excellent. It’s my constant in life and I really am appreciative of how Sushi Nine is always there for me“

“First off, Courtney who took care of us was wonderful the whole time

We had the Gyoza Dumplings which were great.

We also shared the hamachi tale sushi and double fried wings which were some of the best wings we’ve ever had (recommend the Spicy gogo flavor) and finished it all off with Ube Cheesecake which was absolutely delicious.

Can’t recommend this place enough ☺️“

“We live downtown, so we’ve tried a lot of sushi spots—but City Market Sushi is hands-down the best. We’ve been coming every week for over a year, and it’s consistently perfect. The food is always fresh, always correct, and always top quality. On top of that, every team member is incredibly kind and welcoming. We love the owner—you can tell how much care and pride they put into everything. The ambiance the atmosphere are choice. We truly love this place. I can’t believe it took me this long to write a review—it deserves all the praise! Everyone please go, cause we will be there next week. and the week after that. and the week after that and the week after that.“

“Wonderful place for Dinner“

“Wonderful first time eating from Sushi Time Raleigh. Ordered online for pickup. Easy process, very friendly staff at pickup, and delicious food!! We had sushi rolls; hibachi, masaman curry, and soup. All were outstanding! And I love that they have BOGOF rolls! Can’t wait to eat inside!“

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

“Ate lunch here today and our waitress was awesome and the sushi chief brought us 2 free sushi dishes to try. My husband got the fried fish and it was so fresh and good. They bring you out house made pork skins too. Wonderful experience. Will definitely be back! Highly recommend!“

“Good little sushi place and not too expensive“

“The food was could have been a lot better, but I wasn't good at making my own sauce, so it was didn't have much flavor....but the veggies and beef were good quality and fresh. The fried rice was really good.

Vegetarian options: Lots of veggies.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible and handicap parking.“

“Everything the server crew was amazing“

“Amazing food and great service!! All that is needed is an ocean view. Best empanada, moist and flavorful. Great presentation and plentiful portions. Highly recommend“

“Casual spot located inside Transfer Food Hall. While it's a low key and Casual spot, their food is excellent. While drinks aren't shown in my photos, they also have fun and delicious cocktails. You can counter order or get service depending the time.“

“Great sushi, drinks and atmosphere“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“** updated review **
I went back this weekend with my boyfriend, and I am so glad I did. This time I had absolutely no issues whatsoever the food was wonderful the sushi was wonderful and the wonderfully stupid little light in the volcano roll was just wonderful.
This time I got the general tso's and the volcano roll, and my boyfriend, who is somewhat of a sushi snob got the three roll special. The food quality was excellent in the portion sizes were large enough that both of us had plenty to take home.

**Previous review**
I'm leaving a four-star review with some regret that I couldn't make it a five. The ambiance was great when I walked in, I was promptly seated. My server came out and took my order, and left me with a carafe of water on the table. I ordered the chicken teriyaki lunch, and a volcano roll. The salad that comes with your lunch came out promptly it was tasty, not long after that the teriyaki came out. I cannot tell you exactly how good this teriyaki was, because it was phenomenal. Hower, I never got my volcano roll, and at the end of the meal when I got my check I was charged for the teriyaki dinner. I will be coming back at some point to try this again. I would definitely recommend trying it for anyone looking for good moderately priced Japanese food. However this time around service left something to be desired. My waiter was perfectly friendly, and nothing took forever. But it just seems like he wasn't listening when I ordered. I do give him props for boxing up my leftovers very well though I'm excited to have them later.“

“The service was excellent. Our server was very patient. We went to celebrate our daughter’s 10th birthday and she and the kids took a minute to choose their boba teas. He did not rush us and was very kind. Our orders came out quickly and everything was correct. The ramen and gyozu were delicious.“

“Went with my mom for the first time all the good was good and the menu tells u clearly if something's raw or spicy but not what's all In the roll. They had K-pop playing as well it was nice and clean. At the end it was $60 for the both of us for almost 2 hours.“

“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“

“My family and I had our first dining experience at this restaurant last night and we were amazed! There was a wide variety of items on the menu and everything was great! The portions were big, the prices were good, the staff was pleasant and professional, and we even got a visit from the owner at our table. We will definitely be going back.“

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

“The sushi was excellent and really good value. However, it seems to be more of a take-away restaurant. It is possible to eat there but only in the take away boxes. However, this has no influence on the very good taste.

Parking: The parking lot is not in the immediate vicinity.“

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

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

“Love it the people was nice food was great“

“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.“

“Server was attentive and high energy. Was too warm in the restaurant... maybe the a/c is struggling? The wings were delish, the entrees and dessert we had weren't anything memorable. Was a birthday outing for my daughter that kinda disappointed overall/“

“They have the best sushi in Raleigh! Service is always on point and anything you order tastes amazing!“

“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.“

“My goodness my wife and I ate here and it was a great experience. The food was great and our server Jane was on point and very welcoming and helpful. She was v÷ry familiar with the menu and we got the Bento Bowl you must try it.“

“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.“

“Love it the people was nice food was great“