3 Best Japanese Restaurants in Raleigh, NC

“Waraji Japanese Restaurant is dedicated to providing an exceptional dining experience showcasing an extensive selection of Sake, sushi, and traditional cooked dishes. Their chef Masa, has over thirty years of sushi experience and invites you to join him and his staff for Japan's true taste. He is also closely associated with the North Carolina Japan Club and its educational and promotional programs in Japanese culture. Waraji Japanese Restaurant offers various sushi, sashimi, and authentic Japanese cuisine. Their authentic kitchen offers a full menu of tempura, grilled teriyaki items, Nabe yaki udon, and more than 30 appetizers. Restaurants can claim various sakes in the Carolinas, which has the state's most extensive range of specialty sakes. Their Sake "flights/samplers" change monthly, allowing you to try four outstanding regional Sakes with your meal. Waraji Japanese Restaurant accepts credit cards, is fully wheelchair accessible, provides a convenient wifi connection, and has a television in the restaurant.”

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“Tonbo Ramen is formed by a team of local restaurateurs with over eighty years of experience in the Triangle. They are located at the heart of downtown Raleigh near parking decks and a street of restaurants. The restaurant has inviting decor with some fun Naruto paintings. Tonbo Ramen serves mouth-watering ramen, and their cocktails are carefully crafted with care. The restaurant serves authentic traditional Japanese cuisine and the finest-grade ramen. They also have alcohol options. You can always ask for extra noodles or other extra add-ons. Ram'n Cheese Bites is their famous fried ramen and cheese served with dipping sauce. Tonbo Ramen has high chairs to accommodate the kids.”

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“Orchid Japanese Restaurant offers an array of made-to-order, all-you-can-eat fare, from sushi to hibachi. The restaurant has a new and unique twist on dining in the triangle a buffet without the buffet bar. The staff here are very kind, and the sushi and hot sake are perfect for unwinding after a long day in the office. They deliver a full-service meal made-to-order, in which you are given to fill in and make your choices with order sheets at each table. Orchid Japanese Restaurant is a modern and exciting addition to Dining in the Triangle, offering a special-style buffet. You can call ahead for groups of 5 or more and set up a reservation. Orchid Japanese Restaurant has a television in the restaurant.”

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