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Waraji Japanese Restaurant in Raleigh is a four star Japanese restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. It's known for its sushi. Know before you go: this place features a perfect venue for special occasions. This place is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I had no idea that Raleigh had good sushi. I've had sushi in San Francisco, Seattle, and Copenhagen...so I have very high expectations of sushi restaurants. My brothers have been raving about...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In this review, you will learn about the philosophy behind Waraji and some of the secret sushi rolls that aren't listed on the menu. I've obtained this information during a cooking class with chef...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in Raleigh - no questions asked.We've had sushi in NY and Chicago and both were amazing, but Waraji can keep up with the best of 'em!Customize your orders and you can't go wrong. Order -...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a sushi place that is consistent in delivering fresh sushi, this is the place for you.Pointing out the obvious, it's very busy on weekends so plan accordingly or expect to wait. It's worth...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not Japanese, but for a year my husband and I lived in Japan, where we got really into Japanese food. I was excited to learn about Waraji's extensive soba menu (only at lunch) because soba is my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
No better than average in my experience. Here are the usual suspects (the fish was two pieces of nigiri sushi) and how they came in:House salad w/ginger dressing: Above average, classic ginger...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now I'm not a big sushi fan but I still really like Waraji! Been there twice and I have cravings for their chicken katusdon. We're talking chicken cutlets with a nice panko breading over egg, veggies...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's definitly a favorite when I visit Raleigh, NC. I was introduced to this place by a local. Quality Ingredients and the price is reasonable. I had my doubts about this place at first but it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
mediocre is the wordbuffet quality, restaurant priceall i remembered was the conversation with the waitress, hey i know what you're thinking, she is a Japanese my mom's age, okay
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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I don't know what the last reviewer is talking about. Waraji has THE best quality sushi in the area, hands down. Period. They are busy, but that is a sign of success. Don't listen to anyones reviews, just go...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Good Sushi and service but be prepared to wait for a table! Due to the small size and popularity of this location you may have to wait for a table. Overall very much worth the wait.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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I like the fact that everytime I dine at waraji the quality of the food is consistant. I've been dining here for a while and they deserve a high praise for their work. Their menu is nothing out of the ordinary...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just had lunch there after learning that it's actually a Japanese Sushi bar as opposed to the more common Korean/Chinese run joints. The Sushi was very good, as good as what I've had in Japan. To my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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Well Friends, This was my 3rd attempt at a good meal at Waraji. I was reluctantly persuaded by some friends in a rather large group to visit Waraji again this past Saturday night. As I suspected it had not...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is as good as it gets for sushi in the triangle!! I love this place and you will see me there every Monday at the sushi bar eating my favorite lunch the "chirashi" luch special. Always a good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why oh why can't Waraji be downtown!? This place is amazing!I stopped in for some quick sushi tonight and ended up with a honeymoon roll and a shrimp tempura roll. They were definitely, without a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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I love warahi
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SO GOOD! I too, love the cruchy roll. Fried bits of Tempora wrapped in rice and seaweed - what's not to like.They even do a Chinese Hot Pot (chinese style fondu) which is excellent. It's not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two little words: Crunchy Roll. I discovered this restaurant a few years back. I'd been driving from Cary all the way to Carrboro to Akai Hana, when I found Waraji. Waraji consistently won...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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My family and I absolutely LOVE this restaurant. The best and freshest sushi in the Triangle, in my opinion. Nice atmosphere, great service, good place for families or for a couples dinner out. The only...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Everytime I eat at Waraji I try something new. Today was a new roll. Someone recommended an off the menu item called Scary Jerry,apparently a guy named Jerry created this roll which has a little bit of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a little odd getting sushi from a place in a strip mall, but that's suburban America for you I guess. Waraji is just one of the many sushi restaurants in Raleigh, but it's not the best that I've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my newer friends is a bit of a sushi fiend, and this is one of two places that he recommends in the Triangle. So much so that he managed to drag my sushi-illiterate self out here a couple...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wound up here last weekend for my sushi-loving friend's birthday. We were originally going to do somewhere else in Raleigh, but then my beau's friend and Raleigh resident recommended Waraji for the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two words, Waraji Roll. Thank you, Paul for introducing us to this fantabulous little gem of a spot in Raleigh. Very unassuming location in a brick strip mall, but inside is all sushi. Passed the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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I've been living in the triangle for several years now and I must say if you want to eat sushi and Waraji is within an acceptable distance for you, you should be eating here. Their fish is always tops, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Most people tend to rate the food as the best sushi in the triangle. That may have been the case in past years but I think Waraji quality in both food and sevice had dropped from my last experience. I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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By far this is the best sushi i have had in this area. The prices are amazing in comparison to the variety they offer. Good thing i live close by to experience Japanese cooking at its best anytime!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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it's a bit expensive, but that's something you would pay for a sushi restaurant like that. they've got a really good sushi, if you go during lunch time, the price isn't that bad either!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Very nice atmosphere. Regarding the food, I was not blown away. Spring rolls appear to be safe. Service was ok. I was not bothered too much and I always appreciate that. Staff seemed aloof.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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A lot of you guys say the Sushi here is great. But I have to say that it is not that great, its just average. It is impressive because the pieces of Nigiri and Sashimi are huge, but this is because it is not...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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I have been a long time fan (enthusiast) of Waraji, for a smallish city like Raleigh this is THE place for sushi and a selection of traditional Japanese dishes. The place is usually clean and cozy but busy on...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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The service was ok and the food was better than what I have expected. What I will recommed for appetizer is the Yakitor, which a two chicken and scallion skewers grilled with teriyaki sauce.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is our favorite sushi place in Raleigh, we used to love Sushi Blues but it expanded and seems to care more about the bar than the food. We always sit at the sushi bar, too long to wait for a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi restaurants abound in Raleigh. Waraji (Japanese for straw-rope sandals) makes itself distinct in a few ways. First and foremost, they have a dazzling sake selection. On my to-do list (in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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My family and I have been eating at Waraji for 3 years and have always had a great expereicne until tonight. We arrived at 7:15 on a Tuesday night and had to wait 15 minutes to be seated. We were happy to wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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In my opinion, Waraji is the best sushi in Raleigh - hands down. I have tried several other restaurants but I am always disappointed. The fish is Waraji is very fresh and there is lots of it in and on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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I LOVE sushi! Can't get enough of it! Waraji is my favorite of all of the sushi restaurants on Raleigh. We always try to get there as soon as they open at 5:30 during the week. That's the only way you can...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Second best sushi, I've found.HUGE rolls, which is not what I'm used to, but delicious, none the less.Can get busy, but not if you time it right.Friendly staff.
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Waraji on a busy Friday night. It was a 30 minute wait at the door before we were seated. They don't take bookings for busy evenings, which is understandable. We were seated at the bar and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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Great sushi in a great atmosphere. Try the green tea or red bean ice cream and you will be pleasantly surprised at how good it is. The spider roll is my favorite.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We have eaten at Sushi restaurants from NY to FL to CA and I'm telling ya'll, this place Rox!!! Very Very fresh Sushi and the owner is amost always on-site. When he is'nt his daughter is around to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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I went to Waraji with two other people once. I am glad that the conversation flowed, because the food was very slow in coming. Boy, howdy, it was good though! Every single thing on our tray was divine. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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I love sushi and japanese food. I've been to almost every single japanese restaurant in the triangle. Waraji is your best and safest bet. The service can be sketchy sometimes but not often. They have good...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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I reviewed waraji first time and gave it a good rating....I said food was good and consistant..but what happened?...Next couple of times I went in was very disappointing. Service was bad..the server was rude...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is good (actually, exceptional for Raleigh); the service is unacceptably slow and unprofessional.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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Waraji's sushi sushimi is SO FRESH and DELICIOUS. The presentation is beautiful and the sushi bar is comfortable to sit at if you are eating by yourself or try one of the low tables if your with a group!! I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why everyone likes this place so much. I have tried it twice, both with an open mind, but I have yet to be impressed.The first time was terrible. I went with my roommate on a Friday...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As the other reviwers commented, this place gets packed, so don't get upset if the service is slow. I recently got there around 5:15pm on a Saturday, fifteen minutes before the place even opened and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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love it, a gem in raleigh. if you like sushi, theres no better place in the area than waraji for quality sushi, and ive tried them all.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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I've eaten at many sushi places around the triangle, and I'd have to say that Waraji is the best! Most of the servers are very nice and have been working there for a long time! The sushi chefs are great to...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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Let me first say that the folks @ Waraji do an excellent job serving good sushi in a place where most palates are unsophisticated. Most restaurants go for extra profit by lowering the grade of materials used....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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Excellent Sushi. If you like spicy/sweet Ask Chef David to make you a ScaryJerry roll! Thes guys are good.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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Waited 70 mins for food to arrive, another 15 mins to pay my bill. At the end, had to get up and find a manager/owner (Kenji Tomashiro) to ask him to please process my CC so I can leave. Overheard a waitress...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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Waraji is well-known for great service and great food. The staff there are one-of-a-kind seeing that they take the time to get to know their customers on a personal level. Always with a smile on their face and...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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I've heard from a few people that this is the best sushi in the area. That might be true, I can't really comment on that. Being a vegetarian, my options were pretty limited - much moreso than at Sushi Blues...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST sushi in Raleigh, hands down. I may dabble in it at other places in Raleigh, but this is the only place that I really trust! In fact, when I am back in town this is where my friends and I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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Out of the whole "Waraji" experience I expected great food, great service, and a well kept environment. So...... of course ..... they had it all. But most of all I liked waiting at the front for 45 min to an...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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I have tried sushi all over Raleigh and sadly I have to group Waraji with the worst sushi restaurants of Raleigh. I ordered green tea, the Waraji roll, and ton katsu. You can't really mess up green tea, but my...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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This is by far the *best* sushi place in all of triangle that I have tried - The wait time is horrendous but it speaks volumes for the quality of their food. It is Japanese owned so the style is truly...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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This restaurant consistently gets great reviews and yet I consistently have poor experiences here...Yet I keep coming back out of wishful thinking....The service is always horrible and I swear the same...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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One of the better sushi restaurants I have sampled in the Triangle. The Saturday half price sushi special is tempting, too. The only annoying thing is that they refuse to split the bill, so diners are left to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2007
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We have been going here for many years. We have always had good service and fresh sushi as well as other foods on the menu that our kids (and others with us) have enjoyed. It's not the cheapest in town, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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I was excited to try Waraji after hearing about it from friends, but my experience was very dissapointing. After waiting half an hour for a table, I then had to wait 40 minutes for my food to arrive. All that...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are coming in during rush dinner time, expect a long wait - especially with large groups. I recommend coming in around 6-7pm on a week day to get good service.Once you get over the service...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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Sushi bar etiquette is out the door here. I usually will wait extra to get a seat at the sushi bar knowing that they will piece meal my food so I can get a rhythem to my dinning experiece. Not Here! I wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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Love this place, just can't get enough. however, unless you are REALLY hungry, I would stay away from the Shamu roll. Don't get me wrong, it is awesome but it will be the only thing you enjoy the entire time...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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Waraji is one of the best sushi places in town. The food is good, and it's consistently good. I've never had bad service there either. I wish it was open on Sundays too.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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The sushi at this place is the best I've found around Raleigh. Always fresh and delicious, and reasonably priced! Just thinking about it makes me want to order a spider roll. YUMMY!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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The food is always good. This is the place I finally made me satisfied.The some Japaneses restaurant which was own by korean people and they are fake.But Masa's sushi is always good like I have one in Japan....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
--------------------My second experience in the restaurant raised the bar. This time I sat at the bar, my server was attentive, and the sushi was served promptly - and made by the owner! A nice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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I was very disappointed in the rolls that I got here... They tasted VERY fishy, and I couldn't even eat them.... I think I will find another place to try sushi once again with The Triangle Singles Dining Out...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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We love to go here with friends...not expensive, wonderfully extensive menu, fun atmosphere. I'm not big on sushi, but it doesn't matter because there's so much here other than sushi to eat...and my husband...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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Hands down...we love Waraji for its super sushi and wonderful Japanese authentic fare....After trying almost all the sushi bars in a drivable distance (and we don't mind driving) we still come back to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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The food was fine, but the service was horrible and we will never be back because of that. It was one issue after an other with our server. The worst of it was she was rude! It wasn't just mistakes and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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I see some negative reviews on here for this restaurant and it's disapointing to me.This is without a doubt the BEST SUSHI BAR IN THE US.I have had sushi everywhere in the US and most of Asia.Masa makes his...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in Raleigh.Great service, they always remember me.It can get very busy and is not a large place.
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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I have eaten sushi all over the world and this place is the best, hands down. Best sushi, big portions, fresh and great service and people. Simply the best!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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Still love Waraji for sushi and Japanese cuisine. We have had sushi in NY, LA, and Japan and always love the selection and specialty rolls (some not even on the menu...ask...)that Waraji offers. Overall,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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This is a fantastic restaurant. Those who have complained do not understand that sushi takes time to make. . .each is individually created. . .it's the perfect time to have some conversation and appetizers. If...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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My hubby and I ate at the Sushi Bar, which we love to do that way we get to speak with the Sushi Chef. He even made us a special creation which involved a torch. It was delicous. His name is Masa. You should...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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We too, have eaten sushi all over the world (L.A., New York, Tokyo, Osaka...) and we have always loved going to Waraji. Good sushi, helpful staff, and a good price for the size and amount of fish/food that you...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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Frankly, I went to this place because it was so highly rated in CitySearch. I was so dissapointed! I eat sushi all the time and everywhere. The service was awful, the sushi smelled fishy, and the...uhg...it...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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I've eaten sushi EVERYWHERE from California to Japan to New York and everywhere in between. This sushi was awful! Fishy smell, and flavorless. Ugh...VERY DISAPOINTED. I went here because of the great reviews...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/21/2006
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We've dined at Waraji since it opened, most frequently as a twosome, often as a small group, several times with LARGE groups. Service, style, food quality, timeliness, and enjoyment have been top notch...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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I, along with 6 friends, recently dined at Waraji. Our reservation was for 7:00 PM. We received our dinner at 8:40 PM. When questioned about the amount of time it was taking for our food we were informed by...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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My group of 7 came in at 7 on a Saturday. We had a reservation. We were seated promptly, ordered our meals and then we sat, and sat, AND sat. Finally, after 1.5 hours, our food arrived. We expressed our...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/26/2006
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I've tried every sushi place in the Triangle. Without a doubt, this is the best. The service is always great, the food fresh and nicely presented. If you ask for something special its always accomodated. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After leaving San Francisco for Durham, I thought I was going to say goodbye to great sushi.I was very happy to discover just how wrong I was! Waraji is, actually, some of the best sushi I've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A sushi chef from Kanki left and started Waraji, which might be why there are a lot of similarities. The atmosphere is definitely more like a sushi bar and the wait staff is friendly and attentive....
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2005
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Go to Waraji for the best sushi in Raleigh. All of the sushi is freshly made, and sitting at the sushi bar to watch the process is interesting. The Ecstasy Roll is one of the best that Waraji has to o...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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Great presentation, extremely high quality, perfect temperature, and a good value. AND the next best thing to their great sushi is that they don't rush you out the door when you're finished! Well done.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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A friend turned us on to this fantastic sushi restaurant a few months ago and we've been numerous times since then. The sushi is perfect, wait-staff friendly, beer cold, and price comparable to other sushi...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2005
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For the price, I've definetly had better sushi. Also, the beef takami was not good at all. My favorite was the makeral and the spicy scallop roll. The service was great and the atmosphere was also good. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2005
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To me it is clearly the Triangle's (in fact NC's) finest Sushi. There's Waraji, then there's everyone else.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2005
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We went there for dinner last night and the salad dressing was wonderful-so much so that we purchased some to take home! The beef shogu-yaki dinner was excellent and the shrimp and veggie tempura was also...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2005
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By far, this is the best Japanese restaurant in the Triangle, out of all the places I've tried. The service is great, and their sushi is really good. It's not as good as what you can get in California or New...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2005
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Waraji is the best place for sushi in Raleigh. When you walk into the resteraunt you are greeted by a smiling face and prompt seating. The service has always been impecible, and the sushi is wonderful....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2005
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After visiting sushi bars in Raleigh and other cities, we always feel we get a great meal at a fair price. Sushi is not cheap food, but other restaurants give out skimpy portions at premium price. Waraji does...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2005
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food was good, service was great I will come back
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2005
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Even reserving for a Lunch party of 10, more than 4 days in advance, their service was AWFUL. None-Sushi items were good, but sushi and sashimi items were very poor and stale. Looks like at lunchtime, they...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2005
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I have had sushi here a few times now, and everytime the sushi has tasted fresh. I have also had their teryaki dishes and it was delicious. The service was great, quick and attentive.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2005
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Best sushi restaurant ever! The specialty rolls are all great, with big portions. Not too often you see that at a sushi restaurant. Just ask them to cut the rolls thin, otherwise you'll never get them in your...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2004
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I think the title says it all. The food & service is ALWAYS wonderful and consistant. Waraji has me spoiled and eating japanese food anywhere else is a disapointing waste of time and money.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2004
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Waraji is exceptional. We don't visit that often - maybe once a month - but Richard, Masa, Cozzie, Mama, and the servers remember us. Both the sushi and the Japanese cuisine are wonderful. Service can be slow...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2004
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By far the best sushi in Raleigh. Great selection of sushi with an excellent display. Very great service! Will definitely be back!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2004
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I've been coming here for quite a bit. I've never been disappointed. In my opinion the seafood and the vegetables appear and taste more fresh than most of the Sushi places I go to in the area. The service has...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2004
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Excellent. But you need to know what to ask for. If you want your standard California roll with fake crab, go to Harris Teeter...don't take up precious space at Waraji. Start your meal with a bowl of warm...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2004
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I'm now a resident of Charlotte, but can tell you that from my year in Raleigh, you won't find better sushi than Waraji anywhere in NC. Try the "Volunteer Roll" -- you won't be disappointed!!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2003
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My husband and I have been eating sushi in the Raleigh area for about 4 years now. After trying Sushi Blues (Great Atmosphere, not so great food) and the Kanki (Great Food, not so great for those that don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2003
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As you would expect from a place such as Raleigh, majority of the Japanese restaurants are terrible. However, Waraji is probably the closest you can get to authentic sushi in this town(after Kuki), as you...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2003
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Waraji was recommended to me by a freind in Durham as the best Sushi in the triangle however the food was mediocre (Octopus and yellowtail really poor) The service was terrible, I ordered a Miso Soup which...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2003
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Waraji has become one of our favorite restaurants in the area. We miss the great sushi we had in California and find Waraji does a great job with their sushi..generous portions, friendly staff, lively setting.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2003
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After reading the rave reviews on this site, we thought we would try Waraji, even though it's further from our house than several other excellent sushi restaurants. Sorry to say, it wasn't worth the drive....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2003
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Beautiful presentation of fresh and delicious sushi. Staff (sushi chefs) will try and make suggestions as to items that are available, that you may or may not like based on preferences, etc.. Beer, wine and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2003
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Waraji has been my favorite sushi restaurant for about 2 years, and I am somewhat of a sushi fanatic. Last Monday night I took my wife and mother-in-law and our meal was not nearly as good as what I've come to...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2003
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We have been eating at Waraji since they first opened in 1997. Sushi and sashimi are great-we can't go too long without getting our "roll" fixes-top fave is the spider roll. Highly reccomend to anyone who like...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2003
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I travel in my profession and have tried a lot of the sushi restaurants in town, this place is definately not on my list any more. If big portions is your thing, I have better luck with chinese buffet...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2003
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Very lovely presentation and very delicious suhsi and sashimi. We are bigger fans of sushi, but kitchen items good too. Bigger variety of noodle dishes at lunchtime.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2003
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I went to Waraji after hearing that it was SO much better than all of the other Sushi in the Triangle. I myself wasn't impressed. Some people complain about the service at Sushi Blues, but regardless, they...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2003
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The best sushi in Raleigh by far. The service is a bit forgetful but the fresh seafood makes up for it.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2003
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Can't get any better in Raleigh. Food was great, service was friendly, and the atmosphere was calming. Coming from NYC I have had horrible experiences with japanese restaurants in the triangle and this was...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2003
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By far, the best sushi around with a comfortable atmosphere
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2003
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I can't believe Sushi Blues is rated higher than Waraji. I guess the ratings refer to a funky atmosphere being better than just having, well, GREAT sushi like at Waraji!! Waraji is hands down better at...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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For the novice or experienced.... Waraji is simply the finest Japanese (in general) and Sushi (in particular) Restaurant on the east coast. I've tried many... even in San Francisco, and not found a retaurant...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2003
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Always fresh, always tasty, always friendly. A favorite hangout for this West Coast transplant! Try the Hurricane roll! YUM!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2003
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We love to come to Waraji for sushi and sashimi. Food from the kitchen is also tasty! Try the tatami room for the complete experience. A real thumbs up!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2003
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I went here once and one time is the only time I will ever go. I went on a special night - BAD FISH NIGHT! Talk about a nightmare. Good thing I didn't have any other plans that night cause I spent it in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2003
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Our first experience at this resturant. We found through City Search. Our dinner was a great change from the usual. My teriyaki was wonderful. My husband loved his sushi. The Tempura was good, although...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2002
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One of the best in Raleigh. Kanki and Waraji are both very good - it is hard to pick a winner. It is a good problem to have.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2002
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Waraji is by far the best sushi restaurant in the triangle. Plus, for non-sushi fans, the Udon noodles are terrific! If you're thinking of sushi, don't even entertain notions of the other places! Waraji rules!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2002
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Exceptional Service. Loved the fried Tofu. My mouth is watering now just thinking about the sushi.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2002
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Great Service, Great Food. Try the New York Roll and the Shawny Roll.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2002
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I can't recommend Waraji enough - it has been the best overall sushi experience I have had to date. (Including Raleigh, Philadelphia, San Franciso and Los Angeles) The combination of fresh food, friendly and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2002
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Definitely the best in Raleigh! Better than Sushi Blues, Kanki, Sushi Thai, etc. Sushi is always fresh and service is impeccable. I highly recommend Waraji!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2002
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I have eaten sushi all over US and this is the best. Great service, great food, great atmosphere, & great for just two or large groups! Never been disappointed
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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Incredible sushi, awesome appetizers, great service!!! I highly recommend it!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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I ate here last week for the first time. The two guys below me said it best. Sushi Breeze and Waraji and the two places to spend your money. If you want a downtown night life atmosphere, sushi breeze, If your...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2002
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I must concur with most people here, Waraji is overall excellent sushi! They get an A for creative rolls and i like the big pieces personally! i don't want to pay $4.00 for two pieces of tuna i can barely...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2002
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I'm constantly amazed...with the odor of curing latex paint still hanging in the air; your poll declares "Sushi Blues" to be the nonpariel of the genre in our area! They've been open for what...a month!?...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2002
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Waraji's, while a little noisy, definitely has the best sushi in town. The atmosphere may lack and is not as "trendy" as some other local places, but they have a wide variety of rolls, sushi and sashimi and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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I recently ate here for the first time and was most impressed by the attitude of the chefs. They served up some of the best sushi in the triangle. I like this place and will come back often.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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Great sushi. The best in the triangle. Try the Spider roll.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2002
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Excellent fresh, well done, with an eye for correct presentation, generous quantities at a modest price for the high quality and pleasing hospitality. Parking is beside restaurant and access is easy and well...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2002
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It is a wonderful place for a family dinner. I would choose the restaurant for a romantic dinner as well.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2002
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My first expereince eating at Waraji was very close to perfect. I keep going back to see if I just got lucky. The only luck involved is that I decided to try Waraji that first time. Masa & company keep each...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2002
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It is a very good sushi in Raleigh area. Excellent food and service.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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great, good and great ambience. Probably a bit more busy than Sushi Blues so its a little slower, but its still really good.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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The calamari and Tofu appetizers are perfectly prepared. If you are a sushi buff, not only is it a good price, but the dishes are prepared wonderfully.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Equal to or better than any sushi bar in NYC, DC, Seattle or San Francisco. Try the Crunch Roll and the Mary Roll and see if you can eat sushi anywhere else.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2002
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Good Sushi selection. Crunchy roll has a good taste. The tuna is excellent some nights, otherwise it's just very good. Bite the bullet, order a lot, pay the price, and roll your satisfied self home. Why did I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2002
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The sushi here is some of the best I've ever tasted. I recently moved to the area and thought I'd never find someplace as good as my favorite place back home. The friendly service is somewhat slow but then...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2002
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This is one the best places to eat sushi at in the Triangle. Being a huge sushi fan, I have tried most places and this is the one that ranks at the top of my list. The only down side is that it is a little bit...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2002
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Excellent food, great atmosophere, the service is good, considering the amount of customers they handle. I recommend everyone to try Waraji. If you don't care for sushi, try a cooked item, you'll find...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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This is a great restaurant. I have never had any complaint about food nor service (like in others). The Sushi is FRESH and big, I love it! I have visited many sushi places, so far this is my favorite. Enjoy!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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Best Sushi - hands down! Hated sushi until I had it from Waraji. Other items besides the sushi are great too!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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I've always wanted to go to a place where you get to sit in a private booth on the floor. The service was great and the food was wounderful. I'd eat there everyday if i could.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2002
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the fish is usually fresh and has consistent color, but the sushi chefs make the pieces too big! you should be able to eat sushi in one bite. at waraji i can hardly fit a piece into my mouth. ?
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2002
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waraji is my favorite place to eat sushi... i drive 2 hours once a month to eat there. the chefs are excellent and the food is delicious. there is usually a long wait and the service is usually slow, but it's...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2002
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Authentic Japanese dining. I think we've been to most sushi bars in the Triangle, and Waraji is our top-pick. The fish is incredibly fresh and the creative rolls melt in your mouth. Service has been fantastic...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2002
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Fresh, the mary roll, hurricane roll, frest maguro and unagi. Best place not attached to a mall. Great atomsphere and service. Go early and don't go on Monday's at all. (Closed).
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2002
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Top-notch sushi restaurant with lots of class. The Japanese decor is consistent with what you'd expect, but it's not necessarily typical--it's clean and stylish interior design, too. They have little rooms...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2002
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I've been battling a sushi addiction for years, and Waraji is my favorite place to indulge. We always start with the edamome (wonderfully salty and warm), and every now and then we'll get the red bean ice...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2002
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fresh sushi, that's all...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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since the mid-1990's, many sushi restaurants have popped up in the fast growing raleigh/durham/chapel.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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Waraji Restaurant is considered by many Triangle residents as having the best and freshest sushi available in the area. This sushi restaurant located near Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh, NC serves Japanese...
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