The 15 Best Japanese Restaurants In Raleigh
Updated: June 14, 2022
Want to know who serves the tastiest sashimi or soba in Raleigh? These are our best Japanese spots. To give you only the top Japanese options we scrutinized millions of reviews and top sites for this list. Slurp down the tastiest ramen and udon in town at these Japanese -inspired eateries in Raleigh
Find the perfect Japanese restaurant
Sushi Mon
Japanese, $$, GlenwoodJapanese, $$Raleigh, Glenwood
The 4 best Japanese spots in Raleigh
Hoodline, 2019
The 4 best spots to score sushi in Raleigh
Hoodline, 2019
O-Ku Raleigh
Asian, $$, CentralAsian, $$Raleigh, CentralThe 4 best Japanese spots in Raleigh
Hoodline, 2019
The 4 best spots to score sushi in Raleigh
Hoodline, 2019
Kai Sushi and Sake Bar
Japanese, $$, North RaleighJapanese, $$Raleigh, North RaleighHere are Raleigh's top 4 Japanese spots
Hoodline, 2020
City Market Sushi
Japanese, $$, CentralJapanese, $$Raleigh, CentralKtown Market
Japanese, $$, Northwest RaleighJapanese, $$Raleigh, Northwest RaleighSono Sushi Restaurant Bar
Japanese, $$, CentralJapanese, $$Raleigh, CentralWaraji Japanese Restaurant
Japanese, $$, Northwest RaleighJapanese, $$Raleigh, Northwest Raleigh
Best sushi: The Triangle's favorite spots
Wral, 2019
MATSU Hibachi & Sushi
Japanese, $$, Northeast RaleighJapanese, $$Raleigh, Northeast RaleighKoi Grill & Sushi
Japanese, $$, Falls of NeuseJapanese, $$Raleigh, Falls of NeuseMizu
Japanese, $$, North RaleighJapanese, $$Raleigh, North RaleighHayashi Japanese Restaurant
Japanese, $$, North RaleighJapanese, $$Raleigh, North RaleighYoHo Hibachi and Sushi Burrito
Asian Fusion, $$, CentralAsian Fusion, $$Raleigh, CentralHako Japanese Restaurant
Japanese, $$, WadeJapanese, $$Raleigh, WadeSushi Blues Cafe
Asian, $$, HillsboroughAsian, $$Raleigh, HillsboroughBest sushi: The Triangle's favorite spots
Wral, 2019
Orchid Japanese Restaurant
Japanese, $$, North RaleighJapanese, $$Raleigh, North RaleighHow did we curate these results?
Finding the right Japanese restaurant for you shouldn’t be so hard. We used our boam magic powers to analyze 823905 local restaurant reviews, Google and Yelp ratings for 3295 restaurants, and 212 lists and articles from top sources like Wral and Hoodline. For example, we considered Wral - Best sushi: The Triangle's favorite spots, Hoodline - The 4 best spots to score sushi in Raleigh and Hoodline - Here are Raleigh's top 4 Japanese spots as we sourced this ultimate list. If it’s on the list, we’ve checked and verified that the restaurant is still open and will showcase any updated hours and services you need to be aware of. Our site gets no payment from the restaurants we show, so you can trust what you see. We don’t recommend restaurants lightly, these 10 are really something special.
Frequently asked questions
Drink pairing tips
A next-level match for lobster dim sum
When ordering lobster dim sum, experts suggest pairing it with a glass of oolong tea, a popular tea.
Pair wu tao go with Rose
To elevate your wu tao go experience, we recommend some Rose to go with your dish. This pairing works especially well because this pink wine carries the flavours of the dish.
Fun facts
The priciest dish
If you have recently won the lottery, or you just happen to have $1,978 lying around, why not spend it on indulging in the world’s most glamorous, and most expensive, nigiri?
The origin of noodle
noodle has an interesting history, but it is generally agreed upon that it originates from China. The tasty dish has become immensely popular and sought after throughout the world.
A must-visit festival in New York City
New York City celebrates NYC Dumpling Festival in September, an event you should be sure to visit. Go check out the Chef One Dumpling Eating Contest!
Parking information
Parking can be tough around Raleigh To make the hunt for parking easier, we’ve partnered with a cutting-edge digital parking reservation system, Spothero, that enables you to book a spot in advance before you visit your chosen Japanese spot.
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