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Trending Japanese restaurant in North Carolina

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#26

Orchid Japanese Restaurant

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+8.0pts
73.2
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#27

KOTO Hibachi & Sushi

place Spout Springs, North Carolina

trending_up+7.9pts
66.2
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#28

Hoshi Express | Japanese

place Lincolnton, North Carolina

trending_up+7.7pts
63.1
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#29

Tokyo Express

place Hillsborough, North Carolina

trending_up+7.6pts
68.3
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#30

Chopsticks Japanese Restaurant

place Lillington, North Carolina

trending_up+7.5pts
62.4
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#31

Mr Sushi Japanese Cuisine

place Wilmington, North Carolina

trending_up+7.3pts
77.3
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#32

Akai Hana Japanese Restaurant

place Carrboro, North Carolina

trending_up+7.2pts
83.7
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#33

Fuji Yama | Japanese • Teriyaki

place Brevard, North Carolina

trending_up+7.0pts
64.6
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#34

Sakura Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar

place Statesville, North Carolina

trending_up+6.9pts
68.1
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#35

Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse Sushi Bar

place Rocky Mount, North Carolina

trending_up+6.8pts
75.1
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#36

Sakura | Japanese • Sushi

place Moyock, North Carolina

trending_up+6.6pts
73.7
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#37

Shikora Express

place Mount Airy, North Carolina

trending_up+6.5pts
62.5
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#38

Hokkaido Restaurant

place Boone, North Carolina

trending_up+6.3pts
63.9
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#39

Sakura Express

place Spindale, North Carolina

trending_up+6.3pts
63.4
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#40

Koumi Japanese Restaurant

place Durham, North Carolina

trending_up+6.2pts
77.2
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#41

Mizu Sushi Steak Seafood

place Raleigh, North Carolina

trending_up+6.1pts
78.4
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#42

NARA Japanese Kitchen

place Fletcher, North Carolina

trending_up+6.1pts
74.6
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#43

Nikki’s Fresh Gourmet | Japanese & Sushi

place Wilmington, North Carolina

trending_up+6.1pts
72.4
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#44

Tokyo Express

place Salisbury, North Carolina

trending_up+6.1pts
62.1
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#45

New Japan

place Pittsboro, North Carolina

trending_up+6.1pts
58.3
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#46

Ka Japanese Kitchen

place Mooresville, North Carolina

trending_up+6.0pts
82.0
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#47

Kimono

place Kernersville, North Carolina

trending_up+5.9pts
66.7
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#48

Arita Ramen & Sushi

place Holly Springs, North Carolina

trending_up+5.8pts
81.9
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#49

Noodle Mania

place Greenville, North Carolina

trending_up+5.8pts
73.6
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#50

Hibachi Japan

place Washington, North Carolina

trending_up+5.8pts
70.6
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Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 9, 2026; the comparison target is September 9, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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