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Best Japanese Restaurants in North Carolina

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Honouring the top spots in North Carolina.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in North Carolina, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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84.9
#1

Durham North Carolina

Kinya Ramen Sushi

For a relaxed meal, Kinya Ramen Sushi is a casual choice.

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83.8
#2

Raleigh North Carolina

O-Ku

For your next night out, O-Ku is a local option.

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83.7
#3

Carrboro North Carolina

Akai Hana Japanese Restaurant

For dinner with friends, Akai Hana Japanese Restaurant is a place to keep in mind.

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Cities in North Carolina
Charlotte3,147Raleigh1,575Greensboro1,066Durham949Fayetteville807Winston-Salem729Asheville728Wilmington627Cary521Greenville419Concord406High Point346Jacksonville341Gastonia303Burlington285Hickory272Rocky Mount236Mooresville226Wilson220Goldsboro210Chapel Hill204Wake Forest198Apex162Huntersville155

Top Places in North Carolina

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#1

Kinya Ramen Sushi

Durham, North Carolina

2
84.9
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#2

O-Ku

Raleigh, North Carolina

1
83.8
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#3

Akai Hana Japanese Restaurant

Carrboro, North Carolina

2
83.7
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#4

Green Tea Sushi Japanese Restaurant

Asheville, North Carolina

1
82.6
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#5

Ka Japanese Kitchen

Mooresville, North Carolina

4
82.0
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#6

Asheville Sushi & Hibachi

Asheville, North Carolina

1
81.9
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#7

Arita Ramen & Sushi

Holly Springs, North Carolina

1
81.9
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#8

O-Ku

Charlotte, North Carolina

0
81.8
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#9

Wasabi Japanese Sushi & Cuisine

Jacksonville, North Carolina

1
81.6
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#10

Somi Sushi

Charlotte, North Carolina

0
81.5
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#11

Shijiri Sushi Bar

Cary, North Carolina

1
81.2
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#12

Hasaki Grill & Sushi

Charlotte, North Carolina

2
81.2
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#13

Sake Express

Gastonia, North Carolina

1
80.5
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#14

Masa Sushi & Ramen

Cary, North Carolina

2
80.3
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#15

Tokyo Kitchen

Charlotte, North Carolina

1
80.3
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#16

Asuka Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar

Wake Forest, North Carolina

1
80.2
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#17

Katana Kitchen

Statesville, North Carolina

6
79.9
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#18

Mizumi Hibachi and Sushi

Greensboro, North Carolina

1
79.9
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#19

Masa Sushi Sake & Grill + Bar

Greenville, North Carolina

1
79.8
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#20

Osaka Japanese Cuisine

Mint Hill, North Carolina

2
79.8
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#21

Wasabi Japanese Restaurant

Asheville, North Carolina

1
79.7
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#22

Yaki Express

Wilmington, North Carolina

1
79.6
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#23

Yamato Japanese Restaurant

High Point, North Carolina

1
79.1
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#24

Shiki Of Mocksville

Mocksville, North Carolina

4
78.9
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#25

Fire & Sticks Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi

High Point, North Carolina

1
78.7
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On the rise in North Carolina.

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#1

Genji Express

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

54.6
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#2

Nami

Morehead City, North Carolina

66.1
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#3

Tokyo Kitchen

Charlotte, North Carolina

80.3
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