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Izakaya Lounge - Waraji Japanese Restaurant, Raleigh, NC

Waraji Japanese Restaurant

4.6
4.6
343 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
  • Neighbourhood 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 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
  • Area
    Raleigh
  • Cross Street
    Duraleigh Rd off of Glenwood Avenue and Pleasant Valley Rd on the Corner
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

Menu

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What 343 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Raleigh

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Waraji Japanese Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "the best sushi in Raleigh" according to many patrons. Diners enjoy the authentic Japanese cuisine and a diverse menu, featuring standout dishes like Scary Jerry Rolls and Bluefin tuna jalapeño poppers. While service can occasionally be slow, the warm atmosphere and attentive staff, including standout servers like Angie, often enhance the experience. The restaurant's commitment to quality has remained consistent over the years, making it a beloved spot for both locals and visitors.

343 Reviews

  1. Leona

    VIP

    Raleigh

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sydney took excellent care of us. A wonderful waitstaff member. Sushi was very good as usual. The beef teriyaki, normally very good, upset my husband’s stomach….very odd…not sure what happened there….but heads up on that.

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  2. Tom

    VIP

    Raleigh

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent as usual, but not the service. It took almost an hour to get any food at all. My entree came about 15 minutes before anyone else got anything. When I was halfway through my entree I had to ask the server for the soup and salad, which should have been served before I got my entree. Not the best dining experience. Do better, Waraji!
    Waraji Japanese RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food, but we sincerely apologize for the delays and service issues you experienced. This is not the standard of service we aim to provide, and we understand how frustrating it can be when timing and coordination are off. Your comments have been shared with our team to ensure we address these concerns and improve moving forward. We hope to have the opportunity to provide a better experience during your next visit. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

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  3. Karen

    VIP

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Specialty rolls are absolutely amazing. Wonderful service and dinner presentation. Bar side is very loud, but I suppose that’s to be expected so it didn’t detract from our lovely dinner experience.

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  4. Clarence

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Wagyu A5 wasn’t worth it. Tough and chewy piece of meat. Service was meh.
    Waraji Japanese RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience with the Wagyu A5 didn't meet your expectations. We’ll take your comments on both the Wagyu and the service into consideration as we continuously strive to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future to provide you with a better experience!

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  5. Robert

    VIP

    Raleigh

    118 reviews

    4.0

    118 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This was one of the best experiences in Asian dining we have ever had…highly recommend this place for sushi and the chicken teriyaki…wonderful atmosphere….

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  6. Hassan

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh food and good service! Will definitely be back!

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  7. Maria

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was. Last minute reservation. We were lucky to get in. The sushi was fantastic as well as appetizers and dessert. Service was great and good was quickly prepared. Will definitely return.

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  8. Eric

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappointed in my numerous visits. Great food in a friendly, first class restaurant.

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  9. Lisa

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been going to Waraji for over 25 years and I have never had a bad meal there. Great sushi, great atmosphere, kind and capable wait staff. I highly recommend it.

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  10. elaine

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food& good service—as always, from start to finish! Thank you!

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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 343 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 28 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
  • Area
    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 Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, 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
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