Waraji Japanese Restaurant

Perfect ! Service was friendly thnx Sydney!!The Food was done just right .Good Ambiance.

The food quality and service at Waraji has been great each time we've gone. Over three visits, it's continued to cement itself as an awesome location for interesting sushi and amazing sake. While the wait on sushi can be significant (30+ min wait isn't uncommon), it's totally worth it. That being said, on our last visit there were a few hiccups. The biggest issue was we had a big of a bug issue. Over the course of our dinner, we ended up killing three separate gnats that came to our table and spotting a large waterbug/roach running across the floor maybe 1-2 ft from us. On one hand, it's NC in the summer so things happen. On the other hand, it wasn't exactly the vibe you expect from a nice, fairly expensive place. I'd totally still come back but maybe in a few months after they have a chance to address whatever was causing all of that or the winter makes it less of a problem.

A bad night or OVER RATED. So many friends suggested this place but service was S L O W and food way below average. We ordered their specialities and assumed they would be a hit. So many awards on the wall but you have to assume this was an off night. We LOVE sushi and this was a big letdown. Terribly so service and waiting an hour for our food is not excusable.I am new to Raleigh and I doubt I will find good sushi. Bummer

Ate here while in town visiting family. Had edamame, Philadelphia roll and tuna roll. All were very delicious. There were a few other parties eating while we were there on a Saturday night. Map was roughly $35. After dinner, we went to the bowling alley around the corner, so perfect t location for a fun night out. Service was okay, had to wait a while for a water refill.

Great sushi spot! Visited on a Sunday evening without a reservation and it was packed, so I definitely recommend making one. Sat at the sushi bar which I love to observe them making the rolls. My partner and I split the Hinata, Crunchy, and Sweet Dragon. While I loved the crunchy and sweet dragon, I was not a big fan of the Hinata roll. Other people in my party ordered the chirashi bowl and the Pork Katsudon. Everyone was super happy with their food. Service was a little lackluster, but they were very busy. I would definitely give this Japanese restaurant a try!

TLDR: Excellent option for a date or fancy occasion. Waraji is a little pricy, but worth it for the high quality, delicious food. Highly recommend the Una-Ja, Katsudon, and Matcha IPA (who knew matcha IPA would taste so good??) We also enjoyed some chilled nigori and hot sake (50% off on Wednesdays!) We parked near the front and were greeted at the hostess stand. We did not have a reservation, but were seated quickly since we dined late. The hostess gave us a choice to dine in the room to the left (lively, louder, upbeat atmosphere) or the quieter, peaceful atmosphere on the right. We chose the room to the right. I believe our waiter's name was Joseph. Joseph was enthusiastic, helpful, and attentive. A few of us ordered entrees, while the rest shared several small plates. We enjoyed all of the items ordered. I particularly liked the Una-Ja. Overall, we had a great experience and recommend this restaurant to others!

Our favorite local place to have sushi. The sashimi is always super fresh. The specialty rolls are very creative. I appreciate the complimentary hot tea!My son loves the Scary Jerry Roll. The best deal is the Holy Moly - it's large! We both like the Shamoo Roll. It cost $20 for 4 pieces, but if you like soft shell crab, I highly recommend it!The walls in the restaurant are covered with awards. I really think it is the best sushi in the area.

It was a great dinner experience for me and my wife. We went for the first time with 2 other friends' family, and they didn't disappoint. My favorite sushi was the deluxe sashimi and fire dragon roll. For people who don't eat raw fish, you can try the Nabe-Yaki Udon, it is surprising good (I rarely order cooked dish at a sushi restaurant lol)I would take friends or family there again when they are in town.

Best in the USA ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION was epic.Dassai Junmso 23 Daiginjo sake was served in chilled glassware and was absolutely delicious !Shrimp tempura appetizer was crispy and hot.Miso Soup was complimentary Sunomono Mixed was fresh Seaweed and Cucumber that was complimented by 5 different seafood itemsBeef teriyaki dinner was tender steak and was easily two helpings to enjoy.Ebi - ShrimpIka - Squid Yako - OctopusUnagi - EelA5 Wagu - Japanese SteakUni - Sea UrchinQuail EggAll Nigeria was extremely fresh and rice Highliy recommend this skillful presentation and cheerfully served by Emily Q.You'd better try this restaurant because it is epic

First parking in the plaza was awful I was driving around trying to find a spot to run in and get my order- I ended up parking around back.Going in place was pretty empty. The two hostesses were nice went and got my order- I paid while the other hostess went in back for my order, she asked me if I wanted to tip the chef- why? It was to go and I had not tasted seen or tasted yet.The food was ok- looked good tasted fine. Was fresh. The guacamole roll all you could taste was the guacamole.Most of the rolls were tempura on the menu or eel.(I don't like eel)The shrimp tempura roll I could taste the fryer oil.The Kendal roll was different fried claws sticking out. Taste was good.I tried the sashimi blue fin tuna for the first time- it was fresh, nice color,greasy like it's supposed to be- tasted like nothing I was expecting more flavor- I was happy it was not fishy.The complementary soup and salad were the best.