Waraji Japanese Restaurant

4.6

390 Reviews

$31 to $50

Sushi

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2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 40 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Established in 1997 Waraji has been offering an extensive selection of sushi, sashimi & authentic Japanese cuisine. We also feature a unique selection of Japanese microbrewery rice-based beers. Our sushi menu includes the highest quality sushi and sashimi including omakase, japanese uni, hirame, spanish bluefin, madai, king salmon, hamachi and a wide variety of specialty house rolls (Scary Jerry, Hinata, and The Sweet Dragon just to name a few) Our authentic kitchen offers a full menu of tempura, teriyaki grilled items, nabeyaki udon, katsudon, sukiyaki, shabu shabu hotpot, A5 wagyu, ishiyaki, chawanmushi, age nasu, gyudon. Chef Masa, with over 30 years of sushi experience, invites you to join him and his staff for a true taste of Japan.

Waraji added an Izakaya Lounge which has the largest Sake and Japanese Whiskey selection in the Carolinas. Also, we carry Japanese Beers such as Matcha IPA, Orion, Sapporo, Kirin, Asahi, and Echigo Koshihikari as well as a fine selection of wine.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Asian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(919) 783-1883
Website
https://www.warajijapaneserestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Masatoshi Tsujimura
Catering
Catering available on Large Trays or Wooden Boats. Onsite Catering with Private Chef Availabale
Private party facilities
Large area for Private Events from 20-100

Location
5910 Duraleigh Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612-2582
Neighbourhood
Raleigh
Cross Street
Duraleigh Rd off of Glenwood Avenue and Pleasant Valley Rd on the Corner
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 390 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Waraji Japanese Restaurant in Raleigh boasts "excellent food" and "great service" with a diverse menu that includes "amazing specialty rolls" and fresh sushi. Regulars rave about the "wonderful atmosphere" and consistently high-quality dining experiences over the years. Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a "favorite sushi spot" for many patrons.

390 Reviews

K
Kim
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sushi was wonderful, drinks were great and service was excellent. Highly recommend Waraji for their wonderful sushi .
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Melanie
Raleigh
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful server, great atmosphere and extensive menu that appeals to all diners. Cocktails were fabulous! Mt Fuji was my favorite not to mention the delicious sushi rolls. We will be back soon!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Carlos was our waiter, and he was fantastic. It was a busy night at Waraji, but he still took the time to be attentive. He was knowledgeable and verified our order when we ordered and when we paid. It was a great experience.
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BrianF
Richmond
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice atmosphere , really good sushi, overall good value. They were not busy but showed no tables on Open Door after 515 would of preferred to come later. They also forgot my salad and soup and did not bring them until after my dinner came. Other than that the restaurant is top notch and would go again!
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Vanessa
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Experience! We celebrated our daughter’s bday and our family of 5 sat at the traditional Japanese chabudai table. The food was yummy and Carlo, our server was attentive and pleasant. We had a 5pm reservation and the restaurant quickly filled up! A must go!
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Caitlyn
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and quality ingredients showed in every meal
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James
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tori was an amazing server and the sushi was amazing! New favorite sushi place!
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Kapil
Los Angeles
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is always excellent at Waraji. Service was slightly better than average. The gentleman waiting on us was more interested in his co staff workers than focusing on his customers. We kept waiting for him to make eye contact with us so that we could place the order.
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Todd
VIP
Phoenix
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Sushi was good, but ponzu and tempura sauce were just fair and tasted very different from all others I’ve had in the past. Even the miso soup had an odd flavor, so I’m not sure what’s going on in the kitchen. Shumai and chicken teriyaki were pretty good though. Overall, I’d say it’s an overrated restaurant and a disappointing experience. If it won best of Raleigh last year, it speaks volumes about the lack of good Japanese food in the triangle.
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Erin
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The shrimp appetizer was fabulous! Drinks were good! Food was excellent. So much good stuff on the menu, I didn't know where to start.
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FAQs

Waraji Japanese Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 783-1883.

Waraji Japanese Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 390 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Waraji Japanese Restaurant

5910 Duraleigh Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612-2582

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Duraleigh Rd off of Glenwood Avenue and Pleasant Valley Rd on the Corner
Neighbourhood
Raleigh
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Masatoshi Tsujimura
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
https://www.warajijapaneserestaurant.com/
Phone number
(919) 783-1883
Catering
Catering available on Large Trays or Wooden Boats. Onsite Catering with Private Chef Availabale
Private party facilities
Large area for Private Events from 20-100

Waraji Japanese Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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What 390 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Make a reservation

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