19 Best Japanese Restaurants near Wake Forest

“Best sushi ever! Great service! Cozy atmosphere!“

“Great Ramen. Best in the area“

“Went in and ordered to go. Food was delicious as always and service was great! We got the hibachi steak, which we had never tried, but it was so good! Will definitely get it again. We also got 2 teriyaki chicken, one with rice and one with noodles, both very good.“

“Went this evening for the first time and it did not disappoint. I am very picky about my hibachi and it was by far the best I have had in this area.“

“I've been here more than 2 times and all I can say is this is THE place to eat the food is always smacking and they were playing sam raimi Spider-Man on the TV
And if you're an anime lover you'll catch some JoJo bizarre adventures playing“

“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!“

“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“

“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“

“I've been seeing them, but actually tried them out tonight. I got the Steak & Shrimp. Food was wonderful. I also like cream sauce and hot sauce. Cream sauce was very thin, the hot sauce wasn't what i expected and not very hot. I also have a hard time walking right now. So i called them from the parking lot and asked if they could bring it to me. They did!!! Talk about service. That's why i gave them 5 stars.“

“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.“

“Love it the people was nice food was great“

“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.“

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

“Love it the people was nice food was great“

“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.“