Waraji Japanese Restaurant

4.6

325 Reviews

$31 to $50

Sushi

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Good for special occasions
Healthy
Neighborhood gem

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 and a wide variety of specialty house rolls (Scary Jerry, The Waraji, Hinata, and The Sweet Dragon just to name a few) Our authentic kitchen offers a full menu of tempura, teriyaki grilled items, nabeyaki udon, shabu shabu hotpot, A5 wagyu, ishiyaki. Chef Masa, with over 30 years of sushi experience, invites you to join him and his staff for a true taste of Japan.

Waraji recently renovated and added an Izakaya Bar/Lounge carrying the largest Sake and Japanese Whiskey selection in the Carolinas, along with many beers on Tap including Japanese Beers like Kyoto Bakushu Matcha (Green) IPA only served exclusively here at Waraji. Also, we carry Japanese Beers in Bottles and Cans like Orion, Sapporo, Kirin, Asahi, and Echigo Koshihikari

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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
Neighborhood
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 325 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
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Healthy
Raleigh
Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Waraji Japanese Restaurant is celebrated for its "best sushi in Raleigh" and consistently "great food" and service. Guests rave about the "fresh and melt-in-your-mouth" sushi. While some experienced slower service during busy times, the attentive and friendly staff, including standout servers like Angie and Maxwell, enhance the dining experience.

325 Reviews

C
Cheryl
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious food and great service. It was a very enjoyable evening with friends.
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Gretchen
Raleigh
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We’ve gotten take out, but eating there is definitely preferred! We’ll be back.
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Jessica
Oklahoma City
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server BeBe was fabulous! Delicious food. Wonderful atmosphere.
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Jinah
Charlotte
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The quality of the food is amazing and most everything on the menu is a great deal compared to other places in the area. However, I do think the service is lacking. The hostess was rude on the phone and our server barely checked in on us. We were also celebrating an anniversary. If you don't care about being taken care of or want to be left alone this is the spot for you. The owner is very nice though and helps out her staff.
Waraji Japanese RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Jinah. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the quality of our food and found our menu to be a great value. However, we sincerely apologize for the service issues you experienced, especially during your special anniversary celebration. We aim to provide a welcoming and attentive experience for all our guests, and we will address your concerns with our team to ensure improvements are made. We're glad to know that you appreciated our owner's involvement, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.
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Mac
Raleigh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Everything was great other than the fact we waited over an hour since we ordered our food.
Waraji Japanese RestaurantResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Mac. We sincerely apologize for the long wait time for your food. We strive to provide timely service and appreciate your patience. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed everything else during your visit and hope to serve you more efficiently in the future.
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Shaneeka
Raleigh
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cindy was amazing!!!!! Great service!!!! Food delicious per usual!!!!
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Kate
Wilmington
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best sushi in town and always new things to explore. Our waitress Anji made the evening even more enjoyable. Thx Waraji you never disappoint.
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Howard
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was spectacular. Chef's tuna special was out of this world!
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Steven Mitchell
Raleigh
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have eaten here many times, and will return. Best waiter ever this time, with its of info on menu items and assistance in choosing.
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Nipuna
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall good experience, Service was slow due to crowded time.
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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 325 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

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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
Neighborhood
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 325 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Waraji Japanese Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Waraji Japanese Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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