Looking for a tasty Japanese meal near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Japanese spots around Raleigh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.

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1. The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar

First on the list is The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar. Located at 4208 Six Forks Road, Suite 100 in Falls of Neuse, the sushi bar and bar is the most popular Japanese restaurant in Raleigh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,497 reviews on Yelp.

2. Ajisai Japanese Fusion

Next up is Glenwood South's Ajisai Japanese Fusion, situated at 427 Woodburn Road. With 4.5 stars out of 481 reviews on Yelp, the sushi bar and Japanese spot has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Kai Sushi and Sake Bar

Kai Sushi and Sake Bar, located at 7713 Lead Mine Road, Suite 11, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the sushi bar and Japanese spot, which offers soups and more, 4.5 stars out of 356 reviews.

4. Poke Burri Raleigh

Poke Burri Raleigh, a sushi bar that offers poke and more, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 218 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6613 Falls Of Neuse Road to see for yourself.

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