Top rated Japanese restaurants in Raleigh

Experience the best that Raleigh has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 32 places from Japanese restaurant category.

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Miso Ramen Bar Raleigh
Restaurant
👍👍 Amazing service and great menu! They let you test the broths, which was a huge help when deciding what got pick. The drinks were cute but not very strong. I didn’t mind it, but others may. The food was 10/10, i went back the very next day!
$$ $$
4.80 (470 reviews)
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Sushi Mon
Sushi restaurant
Extended counter seating in a modern setting with a menu of elevated takes on sushi & Japanese fare.
$$ $$
4.70 (555 reviews)
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Soo Cafe
Korean restaurant
No-frills institution in a shopping center offering spicy Korean fried chicken & other BBQ staples.
$$ $$
4.60 (824 reviews)
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O-Ku
Japanese restaurant
Modern, industrial interiors in an elevated dining room with inspired Asian fare focused on sushi.
$$ $$
4.60 (809 reviews)
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Sono Sushi
Sushi restaurant
Japanese fare & sushi, including chef's menus with wine pairings, in a sleek, colorful setting.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.3K reviews)
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MOFU Dumpling Shoppe
Pan-Asian restaurant
Airy eatery from a food truck team offering creative Asian fusion small plates & craft cocktails.
$$ $$
4.50 (870 reviews)
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Mizu Sushi Steak Seafood
Japanese restaurant
Japanese classics, including hibachi fare & a sushi train, in casual, unpretentious digs.
$$ $$
4.50 (480 reviews)
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Carolina Sushi and Roll
Asian restaurant
Petite Japanese restaurant serving sushi, rolls & lunch specials in a low-key, cozy setting.
$$ $$
4.50 (330 reviews)
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Bonchon Raleigh - Capital Blvd
Asian fusion restaurant
Casual chain serving cooked-to-order Korean fried chicken, plus other traditional eats.
$$ $$
4.50 (317 reviews)
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Kanki - North Market Square
Japanese steakhouse
$$ $$
4.40 (1.5K reviews)
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Waraji Japanese Restaurant
Sushi restaurant
An extensive sake selection, sushi & traditional cooked dishes in a minimalist setting.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.4K reviews)
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Sushi O Bistro & Sushi Bar
Sushi restaurant
A menu with Thai, Japanese, Chinese & Vietnamese options, plus sushi & a full bar, in a sleek space.
$$ $$
4.40 (960 reviews)
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Ajisai
Japanese restaurant
Modern restaurant featuring a variety of sushi rolls & other Japanese dishes in a moody atmosphere.
$$ $$
4.40 (805 reviews)
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Hayashi Japanese Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Classic Japanese fare including sushi in a classic but stylish dining room with traditional decor.
$$ $$
4.40 (358 reviews)
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Iso Iso Ramen & Bar
Ramen restaurant
👍👍 Great atmosphere. The food was amazing. We had the sushi and ramen. Definitely would be a place we would take guests.
$ $$$
4.40 (315 reviews)
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Orchid Japanese Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Casual Japanese eatery with an array of made-to-order, all-you-can-eat fare, from sushi to hibachi.
$$ $$
4.30 (1.1K reviews)
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Rockin' Rolls Sushi
Conveyor belt sushi restaurant
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4.20 (1.8K reviews)
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Sushi Blues Cafe
Sushi restaurant
Sushi bar offerings & traditional Japanese dishes, plus sake & cocktails, in a blues-themed setting.
$$ $$
4.20 (1.4K reviews)
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Tasu Asian Bistro
Japanese restaurant
Sushi & dishes from China, Korea & Thailand in a laid-back setting with a full bar.
$$ $$
4.10 (1.3K reviews)
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Red Bowl Asian Bistro
Asian restaurant
Asian-fusion staples, create-your-own stir-fries & sushi served in a contemporary Asian room.
$$ $$
4.10 (1.2K reviews)
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