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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The News & Observer, Raleigh Magazine, and INDY Week. Updated September 2026.
Waraji Japanese Restaurant · North Raleigh
The News & Observer's sushi guide names Waraji as a longstanding Raleigh destination for nigiri, rolls, and sake. The Duraleigh Road dining room has the breadth of a full Japanese restaurant rather than a narrow omakase counter. Start with nigiri and sashimi selected from the day's fish, then use the sake list to extend the meal.
M Sushi · Downtown Durham
M Sushi's Holland Street flagship is the original downtown counter. Sit at the bar when possible and let the available fish guide a progression of nigiri and composed bites.
Akai Hana Japanese Restaurant · Carrboro
Akai Hana has long served sushi and sashimi in Carrboro. The Main Street restaurant also offers noodles and tempura for diners seeking cooked Japanese dishes.
Sushi Mon · Glenwood
Raleigh Magazine's current dining listings name Sushi Mon at its Glenwood Avenue home. That address replaces the stale Friendly Drive listing attached to the restaurant in older directories. The focused room rewards a fish-first order, so begin with nigiri or sashimi before moving into a composed roll or warm dish.
uglyfish. · Raleigh
Raleigh Magazine's dining listings include uglyfish. as a current Atlantic Avenue sushi destination. The small counter keeps attention on seasonal ingredients and precise preparation rather than a sprawling menu. Ask what fish is especially good that day, then build an order around nigiri and one of the kitchen's more composed pieces.