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Waraji Japanese Restaurant is known for its authentic traditional Japanese cuisine, visual beauty and outstanding taste. Offering an extensive selection of sushi, sashimi & authentic Japanese cuisine. We have the largest Sake selection in the Carolinas. Our Sake flights/samplers change monthly and allow you to try 4 outstanding regional Sakes with your meal. 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 (The Scary Jerry, Hinata, The Waraji Roll, and The Sweet Dragon just to name a few) Our authentic kitchen offers a full menu of tempura, teriyaki grilled items, nabeyaki udon, and over 30 appetizers.
An extensive sake selection, sushi & traditional cooked dishes in a minimalist setting.
Hours
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 5910-147 Duraleigh Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612
Phone: (919) 783-1883
Website: http://www.warajijapaneserestaurant.com/
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Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Crystal Miller
My boyfriend and I decided to go on a date and this was the perfect choice. The drink selection names are fun and taste wonderful (picture added). I had the mount fuji and my boyfriend had the umeboshi. Dylan was the bartender the night we went and they were delicious. Mount fuji has a strong start with the sweet cinnamon finish. We sat at the high seat next to the bar so we had the pleasure of enjoying the ambience of the restaurant. The Japanese inspired design and meal selections were delightful. Kayla was our waitress and she was awesome. She was attentive, polite, and also personable. She was knowledgeable about the menu items and guided us through the crowd favorites. We ordered the salmon teriyaki entree and chicken katsu with the garlic butter chicken fried rice (picture added). The portions were more than we expected and everything was pleasing to the palette. Waraji is good for casual dining or even a cute date. These two employees made our night out worth wild and we will be coming back more!
… moreJanine Chang
Lovely dining experience! I came by myself and sat at the sushi bar and exclusively ate sushi, so cannot comment on any other food offerings.
You’re greeted at your table with a warm towel for your hands.
The sushi was delicious. Rice had good flavor and the selection was nice. I wish they had ama-ebi, but if they did then maybe I missed it on the menu.
The miso soup was also good and you can tell they make it themselves (vs a packet).
I would come back again!
… moreYou’re greeted at your table with a warm towel for your hands.
The sushi was delicious. Rice had good flavor and the selection was nice. I wish they had ama-ebi, but if they did then maybe I missed it on the menu.
The miso soup was also good and you can tell they make it themselves (vs a packet).
I would come back again!
Trey Thompson
I’ve been to waraji before. This time was a mess. I was seated at the sushi counter, was told it was first come first serve. I had to wait a while until a server noticed me. They had to ask if I needed a menu, rather than giving me a menu. Once I got them in you I was able to order an appetizer as well as an entree. The appetizer came out fairly quickly. The entree took nearly 30 minutes to come out, only coming out once the waiter notice that I had not received my food. While the sushi is high quality I was very surprised that this restaurant has fallen down in quality in recent years. I’ll give it another shot, but I was disappointed this time.
… moreMaria Lombardi
Went to Waraji for a little girls’ night sushi dinner with my friend and it was amazing! We started with a sake flight that was hand-delivered by the bartender, who shared the story and theme behind each pour such a cool and thoughtful touch.
We tried three different sushi rolls, both of their soups, and the shrimp dumplings and wow, every single thing was phenomenal. The quality and flavor were outstanding.
It was a bit quiet inside, but the staff was wonderful and made sure everything I ordered was safe given my tree nut allergy, which I really appreciated.
Highly recommend this spot for sushi lovers, I’ll definitely be going back!
… moreWe tried three different sushi rolls, both of their soups, and the shrimp dumplings and wow, every single thing was phenomenal. The quality and flavor were outstanding.
It was a bit quiet inside, but the staff was wonderful and made sure everything I ordered was safe given my tree nut allergy, which I really appreciated.
Highly recommend this spot for sushi lovers, I’ll definitely be going back!
Brooklynn Cooper
My friend and I tried this place for the first time together after seeing it on TikTok and were not disappointed. Our server Kayla gave us so many great suggestions since we didn’t know where to start, and she was truly knowledgeable about the menu, keeping dietary restrictions in mind. She even informed us about the differences in sake based on how it’s made. That really stood out to me because it was way more than what we asked for. And she was so sweet.
Per Kayla’s recommendation, we selected the firecracker shrimp to start and asked her to choose our second app to surprise us. She brought us wings, which were good. We were hoping for something a little more fun though. The shrimp reminded me of a better version of the bang bang at Bonefish. Definitely would get that again.
I ordered the Finding Nemo roll and it was so good! I’m a crab lover so I was sold immediately. My friend’s Icon of the Sea roll was good too. If I had to pick which one I preferred more it would be the Finding Nemo. We also got the Cloud sake flight because my friend had never tried sake before and I wanted us to have options. My favorite was the matcha, but everything went down smooth. Their sake menu was about 5 pages long, so there’s something for everyone. I love the fact that they had flights because it was a great starting point for people who are indecisive (like me) or sake newcomers.
Overall I had a great time. The ambiance was elevated – it honestly didn’t fit the outside environment at all. You could definitely go there for a fine dining experience. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the service was a little slow at times – we had to ask another server for Kayla to come back when we were ready for the check. This was on a Tuesday night and they weren’t super busy. I’ll definitely be back though!
… morePer Kayla’s recommendation, we selected the firecracker shrimp to start and asked her to choose our second app to surprise us. She brought us wings, which were good. We were hoping for something a little more fun though. The shrimp reminded me of a better version of the bang bang at Bonefish. Definitely would get that again.
I ordered the Finding Nemo roll and it was so good! I’m a crab lover so I was sold immediately. My friend’s Icon of the Sea roll was good too. If I had to pick which one I preferred more it would be the Finding Nemo. We also got the Cloud sake flight because my friend had never tried sake before and I wanted us to have options. My favorite was the matcha, but everything went down smooth. Their sake menu was about 5 pages long, so there’s something for everyone. I love the fact that they had flights because it was a great starting point for people who are indecisive (like me) or sake newcomers.
Overall I had a great time. The ambiance was elevated – it honestly didn’t fit the outside environment at all. You could definitely go there for a fine dining experience. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the service was a little slow at times – we had to ask another server for Kayla to come back when we were ready for the check. This was on a Tuesday night and they weren’t super busy. I’ll definitely be back though!
Jennifer K
I’ve been here a few times, but today was my first time sitting at the sushi bar. The sushi chef (I think he was called George? But I may have misheard) was so friendly and kind. I had the chirashi lunch, which was phenomenonal. I continue to be impressed by the quality of fish at Waraji, and attention to detail. I loved how the shiso leaves were layered in! I’ll definitely be returning to sit at the sushi bar.
… moreSkye Diehl
So delicious!!! Andre was an awesome server! Very helpful and good vibes. My girlfriend and I celebrated our anniversary here because she wanted to try the wagyu. It was so worth it, and everything was fresh and delicious. Highly recommend!
… moreToast Oakley
I love being able to sit at the sushi bar and observe. It’s also cool they offer other seating options – traditional/tables/high tops. But, the food quality was poor last night – I ordered katsudon and the fried pork was both soggy and cold.
… moreKim Hoerner
I had such high hopes. It was so cold that ours noses were running! The salmon nigiri was so chewy because they left the skin on only 1 person in our party of 6 could eat it. Blue fin was a touch too warm, gave it a fishy undertone. Waiter forgot our miso, and only stopped by a few times.
Beautiful presentation, friendly staff, great appetizers. Sadly we won’t be back.
… moreBeautiful presentation, friendly staff, great appetizers. Sadly we won’t be back.
Kimberly Demby
Absolutely love coming here. The menu is huge and has something for everyone. I’ve ordered something different every time I’ve been and I have never been disappointed! The staff is always lovely as well – Celeste and Brian made our meal a great experience. Highly recommend checking it out. We are excited to come back and dine on the tatami mats!
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