Fresh and diverse sushi rolls, sashimi, and nigiri made with high-quality ingredients.
Hearty and flavorful ramen dishes, perfect for a comforting meal.
Grilled meats like ribeye steak or chicken served with teriyaki sauce and sides.
Variety of starters including calamari, seafood, and pork-based options.
Affordable lunch combos featuring teriyaki, sushi rolls, and salads.
Cozy seating with low lighting and light music for a relaxed atmosphere.
The service here was great; everyone was super friendly and attentive. You definitely feel welcome! Nice quiet atmosphere, with light music and low lighting makes the place good for a meal. They have a wide range of sushi options and ramen; and plenty of appetizers containing seafood or pork. Henceforth, I was not able to find many items on the menu that interested me (a personal issue). One item we did order was the beef Japanese fried rice, and it was too salty for our own taste. But the ribeye steak teriyaki dinner was delicious! I do recommend that.
I had an amazing experience at Ajisai Japanese Restaurant in Raleigh! The food was fresh, beautifully prepared, and absolutely delicious. But what made the night extra special was our server, Michelle. She’s truly the best server — super friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. Her warm personality and great recommendations made our dinner even better. If you visit Ajisai, definitely ask for Michelle. She’ll take great care of you! 🍣✨
Have to say that this wasn't in our top sushi places we've been to in recent memory. To start, the calamari app was good and the pancake was tasty but quite oily. The sashimi was TINY. The smallest sashimi portions I've personally ever seen, even smaller than publix or harris tetter. Service was nice but unattentive and never asked us if we wanted additional beverages. Prices were a bit above average especially for this type of meal. Not sure this place hit home for us.
Mix feelings about this place, I must admit is the restaurant I have visited the most a whooping 16 times in 2 months. Food is always fresh, well presented and the kitchen moves fast! Although my latest experiences lacked service, professionalism and cleanliness. Servers out of control, messing up the orders, bringing things out of order meaning appetizers at the end! We need it refills and never got them. Our plates accumulated and when we asked the server to removed them she stated she wasn’t being paid to do that… Terrible last experience will potentially prevent me from visiting in a long time, that if I even return! Pictures from the last 3 visits. Consistency in food was great and last 3 pictures will show how the was being left and I will conserve the rest as I find them distasteful.
** updated review ** I went back this weekend with my boyfriend, and I am so glad I did. This time I had absolutely no issues whatsoever the food was wonderful the sushi was wonderful and the wonderfully stupid little light in the volcano roll was just wonderful. This time I got the general tso's and the volcano roll, and my boyfriend, who is somewhat of a sushi snob got the three roll special. The food quality was excellent in the portion sizes were large enough that both of us had plenty to take home. **Previous review** I'm leaving a four-star review with some regret that I couldn't make it a five. The ambiance was great when I walked in, I was promptly seated. My server came out and took my order, and left me with a carafe of water on the table. I ordered the chicken teriyaki lunch, and a volcano roll. The salad that comes with your lunch came out promptly it was tasty, not long after that the teriyaki came out. I cannot tell you exactly how good this teriyaki was, because it was phenomenal. Hower, I never got my volcano roll, and at the end of the meal when I got my check I was charged for the teriyaki dinner. I will be coming back at some point to try this again. I would definitely recommend trying it for anyone looking for good moderately priced Japanese food. However this time around service left something to be desired. My waiter was perfectly friendly, and nothing took forever. But it just seems like he wasn't listening when I ordered. I do give him props for boxing up my leftovers very well though I'm excited to have them later.

Authentic Japanese flavors in Raleigh, where fresh sushi and ramen meet warm hospitality.
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Ajisai is a Japanese restaurant in Raleigh, NC, offering a diverse menu of sushi, ramen, teriyaki, and appetizers in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Known for fresh ingredients and beautifully prepared dishes, it caters to both casual diners and sushi enthusiasts. While service experiences vary, the food quality and friendly ambiance make it a popular spot for Japanese cuisine lovers seeking a moderate-priced dining experience.
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