If you’re a sushi-lover in Raleigh, then you’re in luck. The City of Oaks has rolls on rolls, so we’re breaking down some top spots that will have your mouth watering.
🍣 Best bang for your buck
Orchid, 7432 Creedmoor Rd.
Come hungry, because this Japanese restaurant serves all-you-can-eat sushi. Dine-in for an unlimited number of courses including specialty rolls, kitchen menu dishes like gyoza + create-your-own sushi.
🍣 Best date night spot
City Market Sushi, 315 Blake St.
This spot near Moore Square offers elegant sushi in a modern atmosphere. Feeling adventurous? Try the nigiri plate to be surprised with a variety of delicious, chef-curated fish selections.
🍣 Best take-out
Sushi Blues Cafe, 301 Glenwood Ave.
Call in your order for the buy-one-get-one free sushi roll special. Choose from rolls with fun names like the Wolfpack (a good way to celebrate the Sweet 16), Marilyn Monroe, and Yellow Submarine.
🍣 Celebratory sushi
The Cowfish, 4208 Six Forks Rd.
Special occasions call for blackened tuna nachos + “burgushi” bento boxes filled with sushi, a mini-burger, sweet potato fries, Thai cucumbers, and edamame. Pro tip: Ask about the gong.
🍣 Branch out award
Poke Burri, 6613 Falls of Neuse Rd.
Maybe you’ve heard of sushi burritos, but have you ever tried a sushi donut? Or sushi pizza? What about a sushi corn dog? Try all four at this poke spot, plus other unique dishes on their secret menu.
🍣 Worth the drive
M Sushi, 311 Holland St., Durham
Just ~30 minutes from downtown is more high-quality sushi and other hot-kitchen Japanese staples. Beyond the sushi, we recommend the crudo — tuna and salmon topped with delicate tempura fried nori chips, habanada peppers, ponzu, olive oil, tobiko, crispy shallots + aji Amarillo sauce.
The list only scratches the surface of good sushi in the Triangle — send us your recs here.
