3 Best Japanese Restaurants in Durham, NC

“Dashi is a ramen shop with a second-floor izakaya featuring small Japanese plates plus beer, wine & cocktails. The interior conveys the feeling of a Japanese-style izakaya. The menu is nice and neat, and the waitress is spot on, remembering where people are seated. Their online ordering page and pickup window system are perfect. Dashi is an excellent and cozy restaurant and an excellent experience for lovers of ramen. This is a great place to bring new people and try great food. Customers can enjoy a genuinely reliable ramen experience in Durham. This spot is known for the ramen and has other special items worth taking the trip for. Their Takoyaki Hushpuppies include octopus, yuzu kewpie mayo, house takoyaki sauce, katsuobushi & nori. Bragging over 250 spirits, their bar emphasizes a one-of-a-kind curated selection. Innovative craft cocktails rotate seasonally, and their expert bartenders and servers will happily guide you via their extensive whiskey and bourbon section as well as their Japanese liquors: sake, shochu, vodka, gin, and whisky. The course menu is $45 per person Monday through Thursday evenings and $55 per person Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• Serves Vegan Dishes
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Accepts Credit Cards.”

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“Kanki Japanese House is a tableside hibachi & sushi plus a diverse drinks list in a casual, festive atmosphere. This location is by far the most beautiful of all of their restaurants. Kanki Japanese House is a perfect place for a family gathering or to impress people for your birthday. This restaurant has both indoor and outdoor dining and a good atmosphere. The staff are friendly to the guests, and customers are seated at a large table surrounding one of their teppanyaki grills or one of their bar area bistro tables. The chef does an excellent job entertaining and cooking as well. Gift cards are given for all occasions. The children's menu includes hibachi shrimp, kid's tempura shrimp & kid's chicken tenders. Table Reservations and curbside pickup are allowed in this restaurant. Kanki Japanese House serves happy hour food to the customers. They accept credit cards and have television to have good entertainment in the restaurant.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• Gift Cards For All Occasions Available
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Free Wi-fi Connection.”

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“Kurama Japanese Seafood serves hibachi-style steaks at teppanyaki tables & specialties from a sushi bar in a casual setting. The resturent has been proudly serving the Durham area for over twenty-five years. Over the years, they have stayed consistent in providing the best quality and quantity of food for the price. Kurama Japanese Seafood is a great Japanese restaurant that serves delicious hibachi and sushi! They make the whole show in front of you: fire, juggling utensils, and jokes for the family. The food is the best; they always accommodate your allergy requests. Their Sushi Sashimi Combination includes assorted seven-piece sushi, nine pieces of sashimi & California roll. Kurama Japanese Seafood accepts credit cards and is the best place for groups and kids. Kurama Japanese Seafood has wifi connection to the customers.

UNIQUE FACTS:
• Dine in, Takeout & Home Delivery
• Serves Happy-hour Food
• Full Bar Facility.”

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