41 Best Sushi Bars in Raleigh

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

“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.“

“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.“

“I am so glad they have this location because the last one I visited was Charlotte and was bummed it was so far away! I cannot recommend this place enough, the sushi was phenomenal and especially the “build your own roll” was a wonderful thing to get to try! The decor is very fun, vibe in general is very upbeat, and the server was very friendly and helpful with suggestions. Will definitely make another visit when I’m in the area.“

“Great food, good service & nice ambiance.“

“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“

“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!“

“Wonderful place for Dinner“

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

“Honestly the best place for sushi in all of NC. The fresh wasabi they put on the toro Nigri... with the lemon on the side... *Chef's kiss* . Everything else we had was delicious, the eel was amazing, the fried silken tofu was amazing... Just go eat here“

“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“

“Very good food and friendly relaxing awesome etc“

“Everything the server crew was amazing“

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

“The food was okay. My mistake was not realizing beforehand that this was buffet style which is not my favorite. I wanted pho based on the reviews and pictures but was told there wasn't any even though I could see pho was being prepared from where I was sitting at the bar. I should have left after that but decided to stay. I had lo mein with broccoli and chicken that I should've made at home. The hostess was nice. Noone else spoke. I won't be back here, the cleanliness of the restaurant was not to my liking. Dumplings were being made in the open off the bar on the table as well just not as sanitary as I would like.“

“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“

“Ordered several items from this place to share. The pork dumplings were hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The sushi roll, “The Ralrigh's Best,” was perfect for our taste buds. The quesabirria was just okay—we’ve had better. The consommé was thin and added very little extra flavor to the dish. The salsa was spicy and much needed to kick up the overall flavor. Probably our least favorite item. Overall, it’s a great spot to try a few things while visiting this food hall.“

“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!“

“Great sushi, drinks and atmosphere“

“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.“

“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.“

“I had an amazing experience at Ajisai Japanese Restaurant in Raleigh! The food was fresh, beautifully prepared, and absolutely delicious. But what made the night extra special was our server, Michelle.

She’s truly the best server — super friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. Her warm personality and great recommendations made our dinner even better.

If you visit Ajisai, definitely ask for Michelle. She’ll take great care of you! 🍣✨“

“Sushi Nirvana at Its Finest!!

If you're craving sushi that actually hits the spot—not just fills the void—this place is your jackpot. All-you-can-eat doesn’t even begin to describe the experience. It’s more like all-you-can-dream-of.

Whether you're a sushi snob or just here for the teriyaki and gyoza, this spot delivers. Come hungry, leave euphoric. And yes, you’ll probably dream about that spicy mayo drizzle.“

“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.“

“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“

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

“The food and service are always really good! I usually order the salmon but today they ran out. I won’t hold it against them since they close in an hour but I was really looking forward to it. I’m not a huge fan of shrimp in general, but I’m trying it today.“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“The best venue @ North Hills!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Love it the people was nice food was great“

“Love it the people was nice food was great“