Ajisai Japanese Fusion

★★★★☆ 4.2 (696) • $$

""Decent Asian fusion near NCSU at Cameron Village"We came here on a Saturday evening just after 5pm, and it was already hopping. We were able to snag one of their outside tables, thankfully. The outside seating area is nice & covered, and they have large heaters for cooler weather, too. NOTE: THE HOSTESS TOLD US THAT THE YELP FREE APPETIZER DEAL THAT POPPED UP ON MY PHONE WHEN I CHECKED IN IS NO LONGER OFFERED.We split a volcano roll for an appetizer, and my son and I each had a ramen bowl (I had chicken-shio and he had beef). My wife had a chicken dish-- not sure which-- maybe the teriyaki chicken.I will give the restaurant A+ for presentation. Each dish came out artfully prepared: the sushi, the ramen bowls, etc.The volcano roll was fine. The menu says it comes with a "spicy cilantro sauce", but it was a very mild roll overall. I liked it, but I confess it wasn't as flavorful as I may have preferred. But still "good".My son and I were lukewarm on the ramen bowls. Again, excellent presentation, but mine tasted like creamy chicken soup from a can. I poured in some soy sauce to give it extra flavor. In hindsight, I probably should have ordered it spicy rather than mild, but I didn't know it would be THIS mild. The ramen noodles were good-- thick and good texture though sadly they had absorbed the super-mild creamy chicken soup flavor. And the other ingredients were good-- I liked the scallions. But I'm not sure where the creamy texture came from. My son ate his ramen but he noted that there are many places nearby with noticeably better (e.g., Iso Iso is just 2 blocks away).My wife's chicken dish was tasty, though-- she gave us each a bite, and it was quite good.The service was good-- they checked on us, refilled the water, were friendly overall, etc. Prices were reasonable, too.If I were to go back, I'd try ordering things more spicy. It's possible they're used to people with very sensitive palates and went a little farther than I expected when we said "mild". I also would try ordering different dishes. But again, A+ presentation, good setting, good service, reasonable prices, and decent food."

Oiso

★★★★★ 4.6 (333) • $$

"After years of wanting to come here, I finally made it! It was worth the wait, because the fish is absolutely amazing.I had the sushi special, which is six pieces of nigiri, with a simple roll of your choice (salmon or tuna). Everything was delicious, except I wasn't a huge fan of the squid, but that's OK because I don't think it's for everyone.Our waiter was really nice, and everything was fantastic! Definitely recommend it, especially for people who want vegetarian sushi."

Yuri Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (414) • $$

"I had a good experience at Yuri for lunch on the weekend. Yuri is tucked in a corner, between several other shops. The inside is very well decorated with multiple types of seating. Alongside the standard tables and bar seating, there were also more traditional mat seats that you could sit at. The menu was pretty expansive and had a lot of selection. We ordered 3 sushi rolls (speed, fire dragon, and seafood roll). All 3 rolls had very generous portion sizes and fresh cuts of fish. The sushi rolls here are slightly larger and contain more fish than your average sushi spot. Overall great sushi spot, would recommend."

ShabaShabu

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (447) • $$

"This is a favorite lunch place for meeting up with friends and relatives as the atmosphere is quiet so you can actually carry on a conversation and hear it. It's in the Trader Joe's shopping center on Wake Forest Road near the beltline. Plenty of parking, even though it's a busy strip mall. They do take reservations, but usually there's no problem getting in (at least for lunch, can't attest for dinner).Love the Thai lunch specials. Not huge quantities, but very tasty and nicely prepared. Kee Mao and Basil Chicken are favorites. Do know if you order shrimp on a lunch meal, it will be just three. Great prices for the quality. They also have Japanese items on the menu including some BOGO rolls. I personally stick with Thai here, but have been with others who were happy with their Japanese selections.TIP: Look on line for their daily specials for both lunch and dinner. They also usually participate in Restaurant Week when it comes up."

Orchid Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (330) • $$

"Such a fun and delicious date night! Went here on Friday, January 21 2022 which was actually a snow day in Raleigh. After driving around and finding that most restaurants were closed due to the snow, I was so excited to see that Orchid was open - I had been wanting to test out this place!We were seated immediately and did the "all you can eat" dinner option. The service was SUPER QUICK and our food was amazing! Not a bad price if you are a sushi lover and come in hungry! Service was also very friendly and attentive throughout our entire time.We ordered spring rolls, edemame, salmon sashimi and salmon nigiri for the first round. Then for sushi we got the following rolls: dragon, jalapeno, seafood, tiger, and butterfly. It was all INCREDIBLE.- to wrap things up, we also got vanilla and red bean ice cream! those were awesome :) I wish I could rate this 10 stars, but could only stop at 5 lol! Definitely recommend this spot in Raleigh!"

Asuka Sushi Bar and Asian Bistro

★★★★☆ 4 (241)

"Great place! Anthony was the greatest server of all time! True GOAT! We had a party of 9 and he was always very accommodating and available. The calamari and crab rangoon were delicious! We got 2 of the biggest boats and they did not disappoint! The biggest boat I've ever seen! The sashimi was outstanding and the sushi is on point! My oldest son said the fried ice cream was the best dessert he's ever had! This is a must visit!"

Sushi Love

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (350) • $$

"Even during a VERY busy night, we got good table service and drinks and stupendously good sushi! The place was quite busy but we had nice "salads" that we were looking forward to."

Kanki

★★★☆☆ 3 (420) • $$

"I was at the bar on a Monday evening. I enjoyed the Sparking Sake and pan-fried dumplings. My bartender that evening was Robert who was amazing. I enjoyed my experience here."

Little Tokyo Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (200) • $$

"I have been a customer since Little Tokyyo restaurant opened.Always professionals with skilled food preparation and freshly obtained ingredients.Chef's Loyalty treat was the free surf clam.I highly recommend"

Kashin

★★★★☆ 4.1 (199)

"I am so glad that I found this little gem. I found this on Yelp and I am so pleased. This is one of my favorite type of restaurants. The kind that you would never know how amazing it is from the outside. Nestled in a shopping center, you walk into a sushi heaven. The sashimi quality was top notch I had the lunch sashimi which was served with their house salad with ginger dressing (absolutely perfect dressing). It was also served with a miso soup and white rice. There were 8 nice size pieces of a variety of chefs picks. Service was great and place was clean. I loved it and would be back all the time if I lived here. I think this would be my go to lunch spot."

Akashi

★★★★☆ 4 (202) • $$

"I know, I know... why grab sushi in North Carolina? Well, I craving it and was not disappointed. It's not a hole in the wall nor is it some upscale Japanese restaurant. I'd probably call it the "neighborhood's sushi spot" because it's casual, good, and the staff is just super nice! I had a chicken bento box and a half-side of their rainbow roll. Their chicken was nicely grilled and all the sides were just nicely portioned if not over-portioned (in a good way). Their rolls alone are already a 10/10 because they didn't over-do it with the rice. It was a really good balance and the fish tasted fresh for being in NC! Staff was extremely friendly, and they came by often to refill my water. They even gave me a free green tea as a departing gift back to CA. 100% recommend and would come by again."

Sushi-Thai Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (259)

"Came for the buy one get one free lunch sushi deal. Sushi was excellent, very fresh tasting. Facilities were clean. The lunch time speed of service was excellent. Service was friendly and attentive. Lunch was $23 with gratuity. Overall good experience."

MinGa

★★★★☆ 3.6 (241) • $$

"When I think back to our time at MinGa, I instantly think of a beautiful sunny yet breezy summer day (in February), sitting outside and sipping on hot soup and being blown away by the most amazingly sweet server.Yes, we went here during lunch hour and had the pleasure of sitting outside. I ordered the Seafood Suntofu and stone bibimbap and loved everything we received. To start off with the suntofu, it was essentially a soup with egg, tofu and different kinds of seafoods in it. I initially thought it to be a bit mild for my taste so I requested for some chilli paste/oil and that made it perfectly spicy for me.The stone bibimbap was amazing! I secretly wish I had ordered that but thats the plus of going out with others, you get to try many things at once. This was nicly spicy, and HOT I loved the saices they brought out with it. The crunchy rice from the bootm and the hot chicken made the dish irresistible for me! I know already what i will order next time.Strangely we only got 1 servng of the Banchan, but it was good enough as we were full by the end of this meal anyways."

Ktown Market

★★★★☆ 4.4 (157) • $$

"I've been here a few times and it's definitely a solid spot to visit if you want your fix of homey Korean food or if you're looking for Korean groceries! Plus they now have a little cafe as well as a K-pop store upstairs if you're interested.When you enter, the restaurant area is to your right and you can order at the front. It can take a while (~20 min last time I visited) for the food to be ready so I usually just browse the grocery store. I've tried several of the rice-based dishes here including the bibimbap, bulgogi dupbap (stir fried bulgogi beef with rice), and jaeyook dupbap (spicy stir fried pork with rice) -- portions are huge and everything has been quite good."

Thais Noodles

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (261)

"I liked the drunken noodles for lunch on a recent Saturday. They were loaded with vegetables and chicken, and the noodles were cooked just right. Plus, drunken noodles can be quite oily, but these weren't. They also weren't too salty. The dumplings were good as a starter, too.The service was fast and friendly, and they do social distancing right. The staff wore masks and tables were well spaced. They also have an outdoor patio."

Akai Hana Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (193) • $$

"No idea why I didn't give Akai Hana 5 stars! I guess the acoustic 90's rock channel must've been too fresh in my memory. I think they've improved the ambient music, finally. Plus, now I usually get take-out. As for the sushi? It's easily the best in all of central NC. Fresh, tasty, and solidly prepared."

Mizu

★★★★☆ 4 (174)

"I was impressed We happened upon the restaurant on accident because the other restaurant we were going to was very very busy. So while riding around we found this lovely restaurant.The restaurant is tucked in a corner and you won't believe. Unfortunately the train was not working because of COVID. I did enjoy the spacing of the customers and the attention to detail. The sushi was delicious .The service was lovely The decor was calming and did I mention the sushi being great?!I can't wait to go back!"

Hayashi Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (172)

"I followed the stars and this place loved up to its hype. First, let me say the place is super clean which is important to me. Second, I had a signature roll of the menu which was delicious. Third, the service was awesome and fast. I couldn't have asked for a more attentive and pleasant server.I also ordered the yakisoba with chicken which was good, but couldn't finish. Fourth, I really enjoyed the lighting......perfect ambiance for a calming afternoon. I cannot wait to come back."

Dan Sushi & Hibachi

★★★★☆ 4.2 (155) • $

"There's a reason why they say don't judge a book by it's cover and Dan Sushi and Hibachi proves that you can't judge a book by it's cover. The outside is nothing special and neither is the inside but it all came down to the food, I'm speechless. My brother suggested this was amazing. One of my brothers got the hibachi double chicken 8/10. I got the Philadelphia and spicy tuna 9.5/10. My other brother got a veggie hibachi 9/10. Also the employees were so nice. I'll be back!"

Sushi One

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (222) • $$

"Delicious fresh sushi in a beautiful restaurant with attentive and sweet staff. Ive been here before many times and this restaurant does not disappoint. The sushi was so fresh, just the right size pieces. The ratio to fish to rice was correct and it was just delicious. The side salad is plentiful with delicious dressing and a great mix of greens. I will certainly return."

Sushi Nikko

★★★★☆ 4.1 (130) • $$

"Probably the best sushi place in Chapel Hill! Variety of options although with the pandemic in general prices increased to $30/3 rolls and $50/5 rolls and it's take out only. The variety of sushi is really great, garlic albacore, baked salmon, ultimate albacore are reliable unique choices."

Kanki Japanese House of Steaks & Sushi - Durham

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (298) • $$

"Service was great, although we couldn't get in to eat at one of the teppanyaki tables. We just ordered from the menu at the bar area seating. Dinner plates were prepared fresh and came with the typical ginger salad and miso soup. Enough to fill most people, but with the presentation of the chef it felt lacking. We (party of 2) had no reservations so we were told it would be 45-60 mins to wait on a chef table. The place felt empty so that was the only disappointment... and that's on us. Four stars instead of five just because the spot had kind of a strange vibe and nothing really blew us away. I'd definitely return next time I'm in the mood for hibachi."

Sushi Siam

★★★★☆ 3.9 (139) • $$

"Where do I start ?? This place is just solid.. the sushi rolls are always fresh and Thai is also really amazing as well. The specialty rolls are just so well done and the Thai food (Pad Thai especially) is just so good. I have also ordered Ramen here and honestly it was really good. We usually order for pick up so I can't really comment on service but I have never had any issues ordering. The BOGO deal is a bonus but not why we are regulars .. the food is just spot on!"

Hibachi 101

★★★★☆ 3.6 (162)

Genki Restaurant & Sushi Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (134) • $$

"I've been here a few times now and I've tried a few different things. I probably wouldn't have tried them again if it weren't for my husband who loves this place.I tried their teriyaki chicken and would give that two stars, it was two pieces of very bland chicken breast drenched in teriyaki sauce, with rice and frozen vegetable medley in some translucent sauce that made them even more soggy.Next up, sushi. I love sushi and love a nice tuna or salmon roll. Presentation here is a 5/5 but flavor is 1/5. This was not good sushi at all. I can't really pinpoint what was wrong with it but it was so hard to enjoy, I threw it out.The one thing I enjoy here is their hibachi lunches/dinners. The chicken is good and the steak is of a good quality. This meal is overall tasty and what I get now from here when my husband is craving it. Good, fast , friendly service!"

Carolina Sushi & Roll

★★★★☆ 4.1 (113) • $$

"We tried this spot for the first time --takeout only during COVID-19. The quality of the fish is definitely much better than most sushi spots and their ginger are freshly hand cut (not bought from pre-packages). The presentation, packaging and staff were all very nice. I would come back here again & recommend this cute little spot to anyone else."

Sake House

★★★★☆ 3.5 (152)

"We arrived on a busy Friday night and weee seated promptly. Waitress was super nice and efficient. We had our drinks and salads and sushi came in just the right amount of wait time. Sushi was fresh, delicious, just the right sized pieces, perfect ratio of rice to fish. It was outstanding. We will certainly keep returning to this local gem."

Hibachi Blue

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (173) • $$

"Phenomenal!! Riaz is superb. I had a large order for our company luncheon. His customer service was awesome. Very pleasant demeanor. He took my order, made sure everything was made correctly. The food was fresh and delicious. Very flavorful. We ordered quite a bit: hibachi, sushi, salads, spring rolls and crab Rangoons. I'm definitely going back in the near future. The prices are great. Affordable. They accept cash, cards and tap/Apple Pay. The restaurant was clean. Plenty of seating. A lot of parking is available. It is handicap accessible with handicap parking in front. Unfortunately I didn't get any pics b/c I was too busy eating. lol."

Kabuki Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (236)

"I ate here for lunch and had the Samurai. The chef was really entertaining and the portion sizes were very generous. The ribeye was incredibly tender and the grilled shrimp cooked perfectly. I also had chicken, which was just as tasty, but by the time I got around to the chicken, I was going into a food coma! The restaurant was also very clean and the staff was welcoming and friendly. I plan on going back to have another meal and recommend Kabuki if you want a special, entertaining dining experience."

Kanki - North Raleigh

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (208) • $$

"The low-down: The food is always good, it's great entertainment, and time passes by quickly because there is always something in front of you while you wait for the main course. Fun fact: hibachi-style" is often used in the US to refer to what is really teppanyaki cooking. Hibachi grills are small, portable barbecue grills that are made from cast iron. These grills have an open-grate and typically use charcoal versus Teppanyakigrilling is done using an iron griddle with a flat, solid surface and used to prepare food in front of guests. Teppanyaki grills usually use propane as a heat source for cooking. For my sons 13th b day he chose Kanki (as he does most years) as his birthday dinner. Since I've been coming to the Raleigh location over the past several years, I really felt like it has lost some of its appeal. I can't quite point my finger in what it is, but the restaurant just seems run-down and desolate. Walking inside it was crowded for 5 pm on a Thursday night, since we did not make a reservation we had to wait a few minutes before we were seated (party of 6). Even though they say no reservations necessary, I recommend them. Once seated we had to wait an additional 15 min to see if they could fill the two empty chairs at our table w patrons before getting started with the cooking. It's always entertaining to see the culinary cooking and cutting skills of the chefs while they grill chicken, pork, beef and seafood, along side rice and veggies while also putting on a little show of fun antics. The amount of food is always more than adequate. service was adequate. Overall it was a nice experience, as usual, and made even nicer by my family paying for my and my son's meal since our birthdays are so close together!"

Kurama Japanese Seafood & Steak House Sushi Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (138)

"A mountain of food + entertainment Okay, we all know you don't go to hibachi because you want to eat fine asian cuisine. You go because you want a giant pile of stir fry and fried rice with a side of entertainment. This place delivers just that. Our chef had a ton of energy and legit hilarious. We were shocked at how much food each person got. Legit a mountain. Ribeye and shrimp was lit. Chicken was okay (they use breast so it was a little dry) but still good. They almost expect you not to be able to finish as they preemptively give you to go boxes toward the end. They also were very accommodating as we brought in a cake to celebrate a friend's birthday. Staff is great. Overall, had a great hibachi experience here, would recommend.PSA: We thought we were going to get onion volcanos but we did not. Probably have to ask for it. So if you want it, make sure to ask. Don't ask don't get."

Kinoko

★★★★★ 4.7 (72)

"It's been three months since I visited during their soft opening and I'm happy to say.....they did a great job maturing the restaurant. The decor is much more cozy and welcoming. And Jackie is just as friendly as ever. The video signage is a great mixture of a sushi pep rally and Japanese news. Don't let the restaurant facade fool you, it's not strip mall sushi at all. The sushi is very fresh, creative, and unique. I had a Raleigh roll (no crunch), miso soup, uni, Ikura, and Seikyo sake (good Goldilocks sake - not too dry, not too sweet). I'm very happy I came back and loved my experience, from presentation to service to sushi quality; this place is legit and shouldn't be missed. Go see Jackie and remember to tip well."

Tenko Japan

★★★★☆ 3.9 (96) • $

"I had been wanting some hibachi, so looked on Yelp and they had good reviews. When you walk in, you place your order on a screen; unless paying with cash you would speak to cashier. I ordered the steak, shrimp and scallops hibachi with the fried dumplings and crab Rangoon. The hibachi was good, the dumplings were also, but I will pass on the rangoon next time.I would definitely go back."

Hibachi Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.5 (116) • $

"We ordered several items via delivery. Very good food. I wish they would've labeled the rolls as I didn't really remember or know what was what but everything was really good. I enjoyed the shrimp rice and the crunchy roll. The cheese crab wonton's were good (they've always been a favorite) but the wonton was a different texture then usual. The family and I would definitely be return, but next time we would try eating in so we could pair it with a beverage and maybe even dessert (if they have it).Did I mention I absolutely loved the rice."

Kobe Hibachi & Sushi

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (123)

"This spot satisfied my hibachi craving. My husband and I both had a glass of lychee sake and I also got a beer. We started off with the crab wontons for an appetizer and both ordered the chicken hibachi for our meals. You get a soup (we did the kobe) and a salad (ginger or ranch dressing) with the hibachi. The food and service were both good, I can't wait to come back."