Waraji Japanese Restaurant

Name: Waraji Japanese Restaurant
Address: 5910 Duraleigh Rd, Raleigh, NC, United States, 27612-2582
Telephone: (919) 783-1883
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (436)

$31 to $50

Sushi

5910 Duraleigh Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612-2582

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2 people

Jun 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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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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

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What 436 people are saying

Waraji Japanese Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Waraji Japanese Restaurant offers "excellent food" and a "wonderful experience," making it a favorite among sushi enthusiasts. The staff is "friendly and attentive," with standout servers like Shaiel and Maxine. Although service can be inconsistent, the "fresh and delicious" sushi and "great atmosphere" ensure a memorable dining experience.

436 Reviews

S
Stan
Orlando / Central Florida East6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Extensive menu. Reservation on time.
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David
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dinner is always wonderful. The food and staff are an amazing treat.
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Kevin
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our first visit the food and service was excellent. We had a great time and found a new Japanese restaurant to frequent.
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suzanne VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill22 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The sauces did not have very good flavors , and I even asked for others to try … none very good . Portions big , but none overwhelming in flavor . Great Sake selections . Our server , Celeste , was wonderful !
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Dava
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came in for a business lunch with other co workers and everything was great. Food , wait staff all great. Would recommend anytime.
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Hal
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill25 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Everything is good, but be cautious with the Matcha IPA. If you look on-line it is green tea powder mixed with beer. Not what you would expect an IPA to taste like.
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Mel
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful experience, one of my favorite spots.
Waraji Japanese RestaurantResponded on May 25, 2025
Thank you Mel for 5 stars review!
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Thomas
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the new updates and new menu items! Will be back!
Waraji Japanese RestaurantResponded on May 25, 2025
Arigato :)
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Jessenia
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
2.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We had a 7pm reservation but weren’t served until nearly an hour later. Unfortunately, the quality of the food didn’t justify the high prices. It’s disappointing to see that the food is no longer what it used to be. Sadly, we won’t be returning.
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Dean
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful date night. Friendly staff! Great drink selection and the food was fresh. We will come back.
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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 436 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

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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

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