Kai Sushi and Sake Bar Photos
Kai Sushi and Sake Bar Popular Dishes
KAI SUSHI AND SAKE BAR ATMOSPHERE
You might also consider
More like Kai Sushi and Sake Bar
Recommended Reviews - Kai Sushi and Sake Bar
Start your review...
Reviews With Photos
First time to Kai but I've always heard good things about it. It was a nice night so we requested to sit outside. Waiter brought menus and waters quickly. They also bring complimentary edamame to the table which is a nice touch. Menu was extensive. By the time the rest of my party was ready to order I really hadn't decided and just ordered simple tuna and salmon rolls. Son and his girlfriend both ordered bento boxes and husband ordered the spicy tuna bowl with black rice. Mine was not much food as I should have expected but bento boxes were a ton of food so they shared. I tasted husband's bowl which was spicy as described. Loved the black rice. Sushi and sashimi were good quality. Definitely a good option for sushi in Raleigh.
Birthday dinner for favorite child and ashamed to say it's been 6 yrs since I've been back. So glad some things never change. The rolls are LARGE, delicious and works of art. The Hibachi chicken dish was easily enough for two. Waiter was attentive and polite. Promise myself to not wait so long to go back.
The food was good . No chopstick trainers for kids . It was very hot in there no a/c . There is a $3 charge for credit card . No music. No wifi . Very limited seating inside . It is nicely centered in a good area .
Love this place. It's a little small and can get busy with a wait on a Saturday night, but it's worth it! Been a couple times now and the food and service is consistent. They have a good sushi deal that can't be beat for the area, about $31 for 3 signature rolls.
This sushi place was a good option for a to go spot. The service was pretty fast and I was able to get two different sushi options to try. I definitely did enjoy the sushi and the flavors were pretty nice. The place wasn't too busy when I went to pick up my food so it was very simple to get my to go order. There are spaces inside the restaurant to eat and it is a cute little vibe if you wanted to sit down and enjoy your meal there. Overall, I would definitely come back here for sushi
Solid choice for sushi. I feel like so many sushi places have gone down hill but this one has remained solid. They have raised their prices but at least it still tastes good!!! I love the rolls with the black rice. They seem to have the best flavor. Very much enjoy their takeout special. Main complaint: it is so hard to get them on the phone because the phone is always busy. So many people trying to call in all at the time the place opens. I don't love eating inside because of it being loud but it is definitely one of the best sushi spots in the area.
First off the dinning room is small so get there earlier. It is not the place for large groups!! We were sat at the sushi bar which was great for my friend and I ! They brought us Edamame as an appetizer and I ordered the Fuji apple sake! It's one of my favorites and they price on the menu is for a half bottle which you can take home if you don't finish! For dinner we did 5 rolls for $50! And all of the rolls were fresh and amazing! I am allergic to seaweed and they have soy wrap which was greatly appreciated!! If I didn't live so far away I would have already been back TWICE lol!!
This is a top sushi place for us. We go for the 5 roll special, though there is also a 3 roll special. We liked everything we tried except the Raleigh pop-- too much fried on the outside made it too rich and can't really taste the filling. Very nice presentation. It's a little pricey, but all good sushi are these days. It's a cute restaurant, on the small side. We went for late lunch and there was only one waitress. She was so busy! Menu via QR code. Once we placed the order, our rolls came out fairly quickly. I'd recommend for a date night.
So this was my first time ever having Sushi and it was definitely an enjoyable experience. I'm allergic to seafood so anytime I was at Sushi places I just got a chicken and rice option. Well this restaurant only had sushi and a couple veggie and a dumpling options so if I wanted to eat then that's what it was. I'm glad I sent juts settle for dumplings because the sushi roll I had was amazing. I had the Surf and Turf without the Surf. Because of my allergy the custom made a roll for me that came with beef, cream cheese, avocado and vegetables. That taste matched how good it looks as you will see from the photo I posted. I'm from out of town and was in Raleigh for a work trip but would definitely come back just for the sushi roll.
Reviews are generally positive. People highlight the fresh and flavorful sushi, good value specials, and a cozy atmosphere. Staff are often friendly.
Read the full review summary in the app
16 days ago
I really enjoy getting sushi here. When you died in you also get a free bowl of edamame. That was pretty tasty. They have a special where you can get three rolls for $35 or five rolls for $55 and a friend and I split the five roll deal. You can choose any of the specialty rolls and they have so many different options and such a good variety. I enjoy my sushi here! It's definitely high-quality sushi The service was great, friendly and pretty fast and attentive, and the restaurant is intimate perfect for a little dinner night out to somewhere good read more
Nice sushi options. I got the Piano roll which is one of my favorites. Lunch has a deal: 1 roll + soup + salad. Salad was good, just greens and shaved carrots. The only suggestion I have is that the salad could be chopped more and tomato or cucumber could be added. It came as a bowl of very large leaves, making it difficult to eat without a knife. Service is great, staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Ambiance: feels private and comfortable. Nice place for conversation. It's on the smaller side, probably 12 tables and about 10 seats at the sushi bar. read more
10 months ago
Kai Sushi & Sake Bar is one of our favorite sushi spots in Raleigh, especially for their awesome BOGO sushi deals. It's such a great value and the rolls are always fresh and flavorful. We always start with the miso soup ,simple but really comforting and well done. The vibe is cozy, the staff is friendly, and even when it gets busy the service is solid. If you're looking for good sushi without breaking the bank, this place is definitely worth checking out. read more
24 days ago
3 months ago
First time to Kai but I've always heard good things about it. It was a nice night so we requested to sit outside. Waiter brought menus and waters quickly. They also bring complimentary edamame to the table which is a nice touch. Menu was extensive. By the time the rest of my party was ready to order I really hadn't decided and just ordered simple tuna and salmon rolls. Son and his girlfriend both ordered bento boxes and husband ordered the spicy tuna bowl with black rice. Mine was not much food as I should have expected but bento boxes were a ton of food so they shared. I tasted husband's bowl which was spicy as described. Loved the black rice. Sushi and sashimi were good quality. Definitely a good option for sushi in Raleigh. read more
5 months ago
Birthday dinner for favorite child and ashamed to say it's been 6 yrs since I've been back. So glad some things never change. The rolls are LARGE, delicious and works of art. The Hibachi chicken dish was easily enough for two. Waiter was attentive and polite. Promise myself to not wait so long to go back. read more
5 months ago
1 year ago
Love this place. It's a little small and can get busy with a wait on a Saturday night, but it's worth it! Been a couple times now and the food and service is consistent. They have a good sushi deal that can't be beat for the area, about $31 for 3 signature rolls. read more
8 months ago
10 months ago
This sushi place was a good option for a to go spot. The service was pretty fast and I was able to get two different sushi options to try. I definitely did enjoy the sushi and the flavors were pretty nice. The place wasn't too busy when I went to pick up my food so it was very simple to get my to go order. There are spaces inside the restaurant to eat and it is a cute little vibe if you wanted to sit down and enjoy your meal there. Overall, I would definitely come back here for sushi read more
Solid choice for sushi. I feel like so many sushi places have gone down hill but this one has remained solid. They have raised their prices but at least it still tastes good!!! I love the rolls with the black rice. They seem to have the best flavor. Very much enjoy their takeout special. Main complaint: it is so hard to get them on the phone because the phone is always busy. So many people trying to call in all at the time the place opens. I don't love eating inside because of it being loud but it is definitely one of the best sushi spots in the area. read more
First off the dinning room is small so get there earlier. It is not the place for large groups!! We were sat at the sushi bar which was great for my friend and I ! They brought us Edamame as an appetizer and I ordered the Fuji apple sake! It's one of my favorites and they price on the menu is for a half bottle which you can take home if you don't finish! For dinner we did 5 rolls for $50! And all of the rolls were fresh and amazing! I am allergic to seaweed and they have soy wrap which was greatly appreciated!! If I didn't live so far away I would have already been back TWICE lol!! read more
This is a top sushi place for us. We go for the 5 roll special, though there is also a 3 roll special. We liked everything we tried except the Raleigh pop-- too much fried on the outside made it too rich and can't really taste the filling. Very nice presentation. It's a little pricey, but all good sushi are these days. It's a cute restaurant, on the small side. We went for late lunch and there was only one waitress. She was so busy! Menu via QR code. Once we placed the order, our rolls came out fairly quickly. I'd recommend for a date night. read more
1 year ago
10 months ago
4 years ago
So this was my first time ever having Sushi and it was definitely an enjoyable experience. I'm allergic to seafood so anytime I was at Sushi places I just got a chicken and rice option. Well this restaurant only had sushi and a couple veggie and a dumpling options so if I wanted to eat then that's what it was. I'm glad I sent juts settle for dumplings because the sushi roll I had was amazing. I had the Surf and Turf without the Surf. Because of my allergy the custom made a roll for me that came with beef, cream cheese, avocado and vegetables. That taste matched how good it looks as you will see from the photo I posted. I'm from out of town and was in Raleigh for a work trip but would definitely come back just for the sushi roll. read more
5 years ago
Went here for the first time last night and had such a wonderful time! We sat outside, got edemame, and ordered the 5 sushi rolls for $45 special. The hardest part was choosing the rolls, but we ended up ordering: Darth Vader, Rainbow, Screaming O, Piano, and Sea Dragon It was honestly so great and the sushi paired well. It was quick and friendly service, and really cute outdoor seating on a beautiful day! Will have to come back ASAP! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Fresh, fun, innovative sushi that I will keep going back for!!!. I have become so tired of the seeing the same rolls over and over and Kai has found a way to make sushi new and exciting again!! With black rice creations to their own innovative sauces and garnishes I honestly loved every roll we had. To start you off they bring you a nice warm bowl of salted edamame which is such a nice treat while you wait for your meal. They have a great list of sakes, wine and both domestic and imported Japanese beers to chose from which perfectly compliment the food. We ordered the dark night, spider roll and screaming O rolls. The last one had their special sauce on it which was delicious, creamy and spicy at the same time. We chose these rolls so we could try the tuna, shrimp and soft shell crab and all were phenomenal. They were packed with fresh fish and just the perfect amount of rice. I also liked how they garnished two of the rolls with green onion which gave it a really fresh finish in your mouth. The rolls were 3 for $35 which I think is a fantastic deal for the value and was the perfect amount of food for my husband and I. I really liked that they offer a wide array of sushi opportunities here - sushimi, nigiri, bowl, or even in a taco/seaweed wrap. And you can trust it's FRESH!! The presentation was gorgeous and the couple next to us at the bar got sushimi which also looked fabulous. The inside has a dimly lit date night bar feel. Now to the cons - this place is excellent and people in North Raleigh clearly know it so you WILL wait on a Friday-Sunday night. We waited 30 mins on Saturday showing up after 7 which is entirely reasonable but just be ready. They do not take reservations. This place is small inside so it gets loud and there are no barriers to block sound. This is a date night/couples night place. I would leave young kids at home because the space, menu and noise isn't conducive to that. We got sat at the bar and it was more than 10 mins before we were greeted, and we were only attended to because we went back to the host to ask who our server was, however we were taken care of after that. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
2 years ago
Our go-to spot for amazing sushi in North Raleigh! We love sitting on the outdoor patio during summer time. Service is always top-notch, even though it gets packed with dine-in and to-go orders! Sushi is excellent. Everything we ordered was chef's kiss. Highly recommend! read more
3 years ago
I love Kai. I live in DC and come here every single time I visit my parents in Raleigh. It's the best sushi I've ever had! I haven't even found a restaurant up near me that tops it. My favorites are Angry Tuna, Crunchy Salmon, Screaming O, White Tiger, and Diablo. (We always get the five-roll special). We love getting a table with Mimi. Highly recommend, Kai! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
2 years ago
3 years ago
Stopped in early on a Sunday, and to my surprise, almost every table was taken. Always a great sign. As I was treating myself to a "solo date night" I just sat at the sushi bar, got myself one of their sake flights, which was a nice selection. Though I believe next time I would just get a bottle, for the price. Sushi is my one food I'm always critical of, as I enjoy more "traditional" sushi, Versus many of the more traditional American "specialty" rolls. I feel you get a much better sample of what you're eating when it's as simple as fish and rice. As you can see from the photos, everything looked beautiful, and it tasted the same. All of the fish had excellent texture and flavor. The scallops absolutely melted in your mouth, which if you're someone who enjoys scallop, you know how unenjoyable it can be when you get one that isn't fresh. Both cuts of tuna were perfect, though I believe the Otoro could have done without the garnish. The rice was perfectly done, which I personally feel is one of the more important aspects of nigiri. But y'all. When I tell you. The Wasabi Tobiko.....Ho-ly-cow. It was incredible. I've never seen that done anywhere else in being a huge fan of sushi for about 25 years. And I cannot explain, how good it is. The wasabi was *just enough* to put a tear in your eye, and make you forget that stuffy nose you've had. And the brine/salinity of the tobiko was just perfect. Finish it off with a sip of beer and you're in sushi heaven. Can not recommend this restaurant enough. If you live within 20 minutes. Just go. Don't order from home. Enjoy a night out! read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
I find it important to try Sushi in different cities and I am so glad I found this gem in Raleigh. Kai Sushi and Sake Bar is a nice little spot on Lead Mine road with indoor and outdoor seating. You will be greeted by the host who is very friendly and will seat your party in your desired area; that is always nice versus be sat where most of the other guest are. Now the options for sushi are vast for sure! There are many iconic names on the menu that will make you interested in trying the options. The rolls that caught my eye were the Dark Knight, Darth Vader, Black Widow, and Black Panther. From those I ordered the Black Widow and Dark Knight along with the Hidden Dragon and White Tiger! Good... understatement; this food will blow your mind. The flavor, texture, size and combination of each roll are defiantly one of a kind. We ordered steam dumplings for the table as well, but the sushi rolls were the star! Check this place out for yourself, you will not be disappointed in your options. read more
I really enjoy this place! Since moving here a year and a half ago, my husband and I have visited at least six times, and we live on the other side of Raleigh! We always opt for the 5 rolls for $37 special. For the assortment of rolls offered, this is a great deal. I despise imitation crab, so that does limit things quite a bit as there are several rolls that include the stick stuff. I've also found that they can be heavy-handed with the sauces, but if you ask to go light they absolutely will. Some of my favorite rolls are: - Dark Knight - Salmon Avocado - White Tiger - Black Widow (husband's favorite) Drinks are pretty averagely priced. I think a large hot sake is $10 and beers are $6-10. It's always busy on Friday nights and sometimes Sundays, too, and they don't take reservations, but the wait normally isn't bad. The past two times we've opted to go across the street for a drink and within 30 minutes they've called letting us know our table is ready. Oh, and they do free edamame on certain days! Friday and Sunday are two of them. Definitely worth it to check out this yummy spot! read more
2 years ago
3 rolls for $25 - not bad! Good sushi for a good deal. I can roll with that! Just wish the menu still had all of the pre-Covid options but still great service good location, and fresh sushi. Come check it out, and you'll be singing "sashimi rollin they hatin." read more
3 years ago
I enjoyed my meal! It was soooo good! I would recommend to my friends and family for sure! I went to Kai for lunch with no wait then went to Solas for a quick coffee. It was perfect! Really enjoyed my roll - Darth Vader read more
Page 1 of 13
More info about Kai Sushi and Sake Bar
7713 Lead Mine Rd
Ste 11
Raleigh, NC 27615
Directions
(919) 870-4923
Call Now
Visit Website
http://kaisushisakebar.com
Hours
Payment methods
Food & Alcohol
Indoor Amenities
Outdoor Amenities
Other Amenities
From the Business
Ask the Community - Kai Sushi and Sake Bar
Why is the phone line always busy? I love this olace but can never get through to place an order anymore.
Because they're always super busy..one time I sat there for 40 min with the menu before they came to take my order...
You might also consider
Why does Yelp recommend reviews?
26 reviews that are not currently recommended
The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.
2 years ago
10 years ago
13 years ago
11 years ago
9 years ago
7 months ago
1 year ago
4 years ago
7 years ago
9 years ago
10 years ago
12 years ago
4 years ago
13 years ago
9 years ago
9 years ago
6 years ago
6 years ago
5 years ago
