Sushi restaurant · Fayetteville Street
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Downtown’s sleek standard-bearer since 2008, refreshed menus and moody ambiance included. Recognized in Raleigh Magazine’s Best Restaurants 2024 and 2025; go for refined nigiri, sashimi flights, and signature rolls.
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