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Umiya Raleigh

4.3 (150 reviews)
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Mari T.

Best AYCE sushi / hotpot restaurant I ever for awhile. This is in North Carolina and the prices are definitely reasonable. My friends and I been here twice since we came to visit NC. The service is decent. The first time we visited during the holiday, the waiter we had was great. He was very attentive and helpful with our order. Recently, the second time was okay. They were bit busy, so whenever the servers were placing our plates down it felt like a bit of messy in terms of food placement. It doesn't look presentable. It felt like they just grabbed the food and put them onto the plate and serve dishes to us. But overall, the flavors of the food and broth of the soups we had for our hot pot was delicious. The restaurant is clean and big enough tables for everyone I feel. We will still come back and eat here when we come and visit NC again in the near future.

Inside - July 2026
Diana G.

Umiya is a beautiful restaurant! I adored the decorations and vibe. A lot of AYCE restaurants feel crowded, but Umiya was so open. The service was great from beginning to end. My husband and I came for their AYCE Sushi & Hotpot lunch, which was $26.95 per person. The food was all really good, I was so busy eating I didn't take very many pictures haha. They have a sauce bar with plenty of options too. Ordering is easy with an iPad, and I loved that each item had a picture with it, super helpful when picking out what to order! Hot Pot: You each get your own individual hot pot. I got Beef Butter and my husband got Szechuan Spicy (I liked both broths). All the hotpot meats were good, and the udon noodles and Napa cabbage really soaked up the broths. I loved the pork dumplings as well! Sushi: I loved the Tuna and Salmon Tataki (it was nice to get some fish without rice). We tried 3 different specialty rolls, and I thought all of them were delicious. You can also order sushi by the piece, which is great when you want more but can't fit a whole roll! Other: I loved the shrimp tempura and jalapeño tempura. I've never had jalapeño tempura before, but this is probably one of my new favorite things! The pork gyoza was good too. If I lived closer, I would eat here all the time!

Yatzeni C.

This is my go to all you can eat sushi spot. The sushi is fresh the hot pot is also yummy. Its definitely worth the visit! This place looks completely deceiving from the outside by the way but once you walk inside youll be shocked at the size. I think out of all the times I have ate here (its a lot) only one time I had to wait and it wasn't a bad wait.

Eboni B.

I did the AYCE hot pot and sushi. For an AYCE place it was fine, definitely better sushi spots in Raleigh though. When we ordered it took a while for some of our items to come out and some of the items we ordered never showed up

Ari C.

Dinner and all day weekend sushi ayce is $35 I think and there's a sauce/fruit/dessert bar at your disposal. Ordering can be done through a synchronized phone website but we did have to wait around 15 min per order. Service was slow though there weren't too many people for the first half of our meal. The only dish none of us liked was the poke bowl. The sauce was too sweet and there was no avocado as advertised in the picture. Sashimi and eel based rolls were the highlight and there are so many options so it's easy to overeat past your belly's limit. Better to have a walk around the trail or Costco nearby after to help with digestion.

5 Specialty rolls
Peter V.

Umiya is hands down the best all you can eat (AYCE) sushi spot I've been to, and it's not particularly close! What sets it apart is the quality of the fish. You're not getting tiny, low-effort pieces. The cuts are generous and fresh. I leaned heavily into the AYCE sashimi (tuna, salmon, red snapper, yellowtail, etc.), and every round delivered. It felt much closer to a traditional sushi experience than a typical AYCE setup. Service was also a big plus. The staff was very attentive, consistently checking in and bringing out orders quickly, which kept the experience smooth and enjoyable without long waits between rounds. For the price and quality, it's an incredible value and a place you can really enjoy without feeling like you're compromising. We will absolutely be going back!

Electric ordering and menu!
Anna B.

We went with friends recently and I am finally posting my review. It was such a great experience that I had to think how to put it into words. The staff were kind and professional. The amtosphere was dialed in with beautiful cherry blossom trees, beautiful murals, and unique lighting. We went with the all you can eat combined hot pot and sushi. I have not eaten so much in such a long time! We ate so much it took us a moment to digest and head out. We had full access to all the food on the menu, you do pay separately for alcohol. All of the meat was delicious and perfectly cut. The sushi rolls are a set amount of pieces but the nigiri and sashimi you select how many pieces you would like. It is not like the typical two set or three set. That was one thing that I wish was clearer in the ordering process. There is also a sauce bar with extra little desserts and fruit so definitely check that out. There were many people around it so I did not feel comfortable taking s photo. If you are looking for an affordable all you can eat option that is delicious, please come check it out!

Princess Roll, Shaggy Dog Roll, and California Roll
Michelle H.

Umiya Raleigh is an all-you-can-eat (AYCE) restaurant for sushi and hot pot. The interior is pretty spacious and there is a bar in the middle. It is really busy, especially at peak meal times and days. Each table must pick the same meal so either hot pot, sushi, or both. If AYCE does not sound good, there is also an a la carte menu for sushi. Food is ordered through a tablet at your own pace. There are so many items to choose from on the menu that it is kind of overwhelming, especially since the tablet does not tell you what each sushi roll has in it. In terms of service, I thought it was great! Very friendly and attentive workers. I came with a large group for an event and while some of the food arrived later than usual, most items came out in a timely manner. Overall, the ambiance was quite lively. I ordered the Princess Roll, Shaggy Dog Roll, and California Roll. The Princess Roll features mango sauce which I did not think paired that well with the shrimp tempura. The Shaggy Dog Roll was alright. I think that their shrimp tempura was fried in a way that made me not like the taste, which is probably why those rolls were not my favorite. I liked the California Roll as it had more crab than rice, so the crab to rice ratio was generous especially when I think about other sushi restaurants. I also got the Plain Fried Noodles which were greasy but delicious! The Tempura Oreos were also a highlight dish although I wish there was a way to still taste the cream in them when they are fried. I had heard good reviews for this place, especially the sushi so I was excited to try it. But I thought the sushi was just okay. The specialty rolls had a bit too much going on for me and I felt like the taste was off. Maybe it was an off day. I would probably give Umiya Raleigh a 3.5/5 stars if I could. It is a good bang for your buck if you are hungry, but the quality of the food could be better in my opinion. I will say that I think this is a unique spot in the area and everyone should try it at least once!

tempura cheesecake and oreos
Shreya G.

I loved this as a first time experience! Was panicking and stuffing my face most of the time. I got the spicy schezuan soup, and the meats were very high quality. Also loved the warm tempura cheesecake and oreos.

2/8/2026-sushi prep area
Eddie P.

Didn't get past the front register after asking the host some questions. Q1: How does this work? A: You choose either sushi, hot pot or both. Q2: What about a child? A: All people at the table has to choose the same option so if 1 chooses sushi, everyone has to choose sushi. Q2.1: Even a picky child who we brought his own food? A: Yes that's our company rules. Q3: WTF?? Also in case you didn't see it, there is a $16.99 "leftover fee" so if you select something and don't like it, you better power through it or pay a fee. And, don't bother having a get together that lasts more than 2 hours or you'll be asked to leave. Oh I gave it an extra star because the ambience was very nice but not $20+ per person nice. If you know exactly what you like and are just there to eat and leave, you may like it. Based on some of the high ratings, the food must be good. For me, I can't recommend an all you can eat buffet trying to act like Angus Barn. And not even any valet service!

Allan A.

Went with a group ig eight. All of the sushi lovers gave this 5 out of 5. The 3 landlubbers gave it 4.5. All 8 if us sat at one booth so interacting as a group was easy. I liked the avocado rolls and lettuce wraps and enjoyed seeing how much folks loved their meals.

Wife's hot pot
Doug J.

Wife and step son really enjoyed the selection. Hot pot was the best part of their meal. For me it was average sushi but again all you can eat places are the same to me in quality. It ranks even with others the point it excels is the hot pot

Bento Box (Chicken Teriyaki)
Shelby F.

I tried this restaurant for the first time today and loved it! I tried the bento box with chicken teriyaki and a taro boba. They had the best california rolls I have ever tasted! Wen was our server, and she was super friendly and answered all of our questions enthusiastically. She made sure we had everything we needed throughout the duration of our visit. The interior was very sleek and felt upscale. I loved that they were playing K-Pop!

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What a lovely date spot! Our server Olivia was kind and knowledgeable and accommodating. Come hungry! Definitely recommend.

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Top notch AYCE restaurant in Raleigh! Our waitress Abbey W. was amazing, attentive, and had great conversation. Would definitely recommend.

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