Hidden gems: Restaurants in Wake County

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Wake County.

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SAKELAND KON in『BAR chakura』
Karaoke bar
👍 So cute and friendly. Cozy izakaya with very good small plates. The staff dress up like miko (Japanese Shinto temple maidens) foxes (literally). The Japanese word for “fox” is “kitsune” and they are very special in Japan. This bar recreates some of the experience of visiting a Shinto shrine. You can...
5.00 (172 reviews)
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SUI Fine Dining Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 During the first days of our trip to Japan, my family and I had the pleasure of dining at this exquisite restaurant in Kyoto. After nearly 10 days of exploring various culinary delights, I can confidently say that this was one of the best experiences we had. The chef and his wife were exceptional h...
$ $$$
5.00 (137 reviews)
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アグー豚しゃぶしゃぶ専門店 カンパイ!
Shabu-shabu restaurant
👍👍 Nice restaurant with good decorations! Shop owner is really nice and he is willing to communicate with you with translation even though he doesn’t speak English. Food is really delicious, pork is fresh and the whole experience is exotic. Recommend to foreigners!
5.00 (131 reviews)
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Local Sake Bar Suiyōbi
Izakaya restaurant
👍👍 A very nice izakaya where you can taste the excellent sakes from Okayama prefecture. The owner is very friendly and of course he cooks delicious food to enjoy. There is also sometimes craft beer brewed in Mushima. Do not hesitate to come and have a great time here.
$ $$$
5.00 (124 reviews)
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NENECafé
Cafe
👍👍 初めて来店しました(⑅•ᴗ•⑅) お店の雰囲気も、オーナーも気さくで素敵なカフェでした✨️ ランチにもお茶にも、メニューも豊富でまだまだ食べたいものだらけなので、また行きたいです( * ॑꒳ ॑*)
5.00 (115 reviews)
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シーシャガレージ 煙神 ~Enjin~
Hookah bar
👍👍 プレオープン初日&2日目に車乗りの友達とお伺いさせて頂きました^^ マスターの伊藤さんがめちゃめちゃテンションの高く、気さくな方で、緊張していたのですがすぐにほぐれました😁 お店の雰囲気がとても素敵で、マスターやオーナーさんのこだわりポイントが沢山あります! アンティーク家具…POPアート… ちなみに、隣がカス...
5.00 (94 reviews)
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Steak Iwasaki
Steak house
👍👍 I was quite pleased to find out that his place accepted reservations through Google / Hitosara so I went ahead and booked a slot for 5.30pm dinner. There is English menu available and the chef/staff do speak English to some extent i.e. when explaining the dishes/what pairings of the condiments and s...
5.00 (87 reviews)
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Sake bar Chill Labo Akasaka (日本酒バー チルラボアカサカ)
Bar
👍👍 The highlight of my trip to Japan. My friend and I ended up visiting multiple times and always felt welcomed by the staff. We had Kai as our host, and he was a delight to be around. The sake is delicious, and they have an incredible variety to sample. I would highly recommend this bar, and next time...
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5.00 (81 reviews)
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BUGORO ALL VEGAN
Vegan restaurant
👍👍 My friend and I were traveling in Fukuoka when we found this small cafe. She doesn’t eat pork but wanted to try Hakata ramen. We came to this place without a reservation (4 PM on a Sunday), but luckily the owner was able to seat us (there were only 2 seats!). We got the ramen set with dessert and dr...
5.00 (74 reviews)
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Naramachi Vegan Nabi ならまちヴィーガン菜美
Vegan restaurant
👍👍 If you are vegan/vegetarian, this restaurant is a must try in Nara! We tried a 3 course meal of the chef's selection. It included a variety of appetizers, 2 main dishes and a dessert at the end. All of the items tasted great and portions were appropriately sized. The restaurant is run by 2 sisters...
5.00 (73 reviews)
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Tacotacos
Taco restaurant
👍👍 I basically ordered all the available tacos they have and i recommend the birria tacos and the chicken tacos. There's only like 7-8 counter seats so if you have a big party then ordering takeout is your best bet. Hayato-san the owner is very friendly and speaks a bit of english. They accept credit c...
5.00 (69 reviews)
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Teppansousaku Lien
Teppanyaki restaurant
👍👍 Never have we had such delicious steak. We booked on a whim but it turned out to be the best meal of our honeymoon. Chef Ryosuke Muramatsu was charming and it was a delight to talk with him as he skilfully prepared our food. The food is highly refined and the atmosphere is stylish and smart but very...
$ $$$
5.00 (63 reviews)
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Skinny's
Restaurant
👍👍 Skinny’s is a bar/food pub. Would definitely recommend to anyone in sasebo looking for a quick bite and a good time vibing to some 70s music 🎶 I highly recommend the “Fried chicken” and yakisoba. It is like no other. Everytime I travel to Sasebo, I will definitely be stopping by good ol’ skinny’s!...
5.00 (63 reviews)
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レトロ喫茶&BAR MARUEI
Cafe
👍👍 長男のトレーニングの一つとしてシミュレーターを体験しに行きました。 音も操作感もリアルですし、モータースポーツファンにとっては、最高の一言です。 料金も決して高くなくレーシングカートに比べて安くモータースポーツを楽しめます♪ モータースポーツに興味があるけど、なかなか踏み出せない人でも怪我の心配をし...
$ $$$
5.00 (59 reviews)
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Groove Party Record Bar
Bar
👍 ランチでカレーが始まると聞いて、行ってみました♪(3日間半額というチラシを見たので、駆けつけてみた) Barのカレーって期待値上がる⤴️ ランチタイムにBarへ行くというのも良いもんでした(^^) スパイスカレー系かな?と期待して行きましたが、欧風カレー🍛 玉ねぎしっかり効いてるタイプ。 これはこれで大好き! 何の気な...
5.00 (58 reviews)
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Kyoto Dining
Restaurant
👍👍 Мега вкусно, препоръчвам обедното меню което е от 11 до 17 часа. Избираш си супата и напитката.
$ $$$
5.00 (57 reviews)
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Awakening Cafe
Coffee shop
👍👍 Nice warm resort vibe. Coffee beans are actually exclusive blends for this cafe only. Love their premium Phoenix DanCong Oolong and Yunan Puer Tea. London fog tea latte and expresso tonic are so nice! Many options and delicious! I love to stay at this place for longer too 🥰
5.00 (56 reviews)
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Hanoi Restaurant Kawasaki-ベトナム料理
Vietnamese restaurant
5.00 (53 reviews)
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KEYSTONE SETAGAYA
Restaurant
👍👍 お店の雰囲気も店員の皆さんも、そして店長さんもとても素敵で居心地のよいカフェダイニングです。 お料理もとても美味しくつい食べすぎてしまいました。 昼間はカフェ的に、 夜はお通しにポップコーンがつくのも👍 子供連れでも来やすい雰囲気で、テイクアウトもありなので、とても便利です。 ご飯ものも麺物もあり、世田...
5.00 (52 reviews)
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THE SAKAI Aoyama 寿司店
Sushi restaurant
👍👍 Absolutely amazing experience. Some of the best food I’ve ever had. Master sushi chef Fukudome does not disappoint. The staff there is warm, funny, and charming.
5.00 (47 reviews)
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