Ajisai Japanese Fusion is one of The 9 Best Places for Tamarind in Raleigh.

1. Ajisai Japanese Fusion

8.4
427 Woodburn Rd, Raleigh, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Jessica T.Jessica Thompson: Pictured: salmon avocado; spicy salmon crunch, philly roll. Great lunch special!

Michael H.Michael Huber: Spoke with server and not only do they offer GF soy at table, if requested will cook with it so not just sashimi, but fried rice and other meals can be made GF. Really well made sushi, will come again

Laura D.Laura Daughtry 🧘🏼‍♀️: Some of the most incredible sushi I've had in a long time. I settled on the sushi Combo C, but will be coming back very soon to indulge in some of the special rolls!

Garland is one of The 9 Best Places for Tamarind in Raleigh.

2. Garland

8.3
14 W Martin St, Raleigh, NC
Asian Restaurant · Downtown Raleigh · 16 tips and reviews

Emily A.Emily Andino: Extensive drink menu. Go for the sharing plates so you can try lots of different foods!

Tom E.Tom Ehlers: I wanna marry whoever decorated this place.

Jodi S.Jodi Schwartz: Eat at the bar. Adam mixes a fabulous drink. The cauliflower 65 small plate is fantastic!

Lemongrass Thai is one of The 9 Best Places for Tamarind in Raleigh.

3. Lemongrass Thai

8.4
8320 Litchford Rd (at Harps Mill Rd), Raleigh, NC
Thai Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Crystal W.Crystal W: The chicken red curry here is great! The lunch deal with chicken satay and the curry cannot be beat!

Donna R.Donna R: Love the Pad Thai. :)

Shelby B.Shelby Bassett: Pad thai noodle is the greatest thing on the menu here

Caribbean Café is one of The 9 Best Places for Tamarind in Raleigh.

4. Caribbean Café

7.4
2645 E Millbrook Rd Ste D (at Hargrove Rd), Raleigh, NC
Caribbean Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Lemuel T.Lemuel Torres: Best Caribbean food I've had in Raleigh so far. Very close to rivaling my own family's home cooked family recipes.

Lawrence W.Lawrence Wilson: Very good food.

Reby S.Reby Sky: Great yuca & mofongo. Just like home.

Margaux's Restaurant is one of The 9 Best Places for Tamarind in Raleigh.

5. Margaux's Restaurant

8.4
8111 Creedmoor Rd (at Brennan Dr), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael Dorsey: Their cornbread is so soft and fresh. I tried the seared pork loin and it was amazing. The shrimp pasta was also good. Great wine selection!!

Ronnie W.Ronnie Webb: Best restaurant in Raleigh, hands down

Linda Craft  & Team R.Linda Craft & Team REALTORS: Had a great team event here! Highly recommend!

Thaiphoon Bistro is one of The 9 Best Places for Tamarind in Raleigh.

6. Thaiphoon Bistro

7.4
301 Glenwood Ave (at W North St), Raleigh, NC
Thai Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Ajay B.Ajay Bhatnagar: Best Thai food in Raleigh, and nice ambiance! Try the "Tofu Khi Mao". Know your spice limits well before ordering hot here. 1/2 priced wine was great!

Crash GreggCrash Gregg: Crispy cups are one of the best appetizers in town

Tonia Z.Tonia Zampieri: Always have 1/2 price wines - by the glass - and bottle! Read more.

San Jose's Tacos & Tequila is one of The 9 Best Places for Tamarind in Raleigh.

7. San Jose's Tacos & Tequila

7.1
7961 Skyland Ridge Pkwy (Glenwood Avenue), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Jennifer F.Jennifer Foster: LOVE this place!!! Rice is awesome. Everything I have had here is good. Desserts are tasty also!

Chels R.Chels R: Table side guacamole!!!

Andrew I.Andrew Ivester: Great service. Great fajitas, fajita nachos, and fajita burritos. Also, they have really good spicy tomatilla sauce.

Zayka Indian Cuisine is one of The 9 Best Places for Tamarind in Raleigh.

8. Zayka Indian Cuisine

7.4
10410 Moncreiffe Rd #104 (at Brier Creek Pkwy), Raleigh, NC
Indian Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Andrew H.Andrew Hadjipetrou: Great buffet, friendly staff. Inexpensive and quick for work lunches

Leah Denise W.Leah Denise Wyatt: Excellent $2 drink specials daily.

Janet K.Janet Kennedy: I enjoy the lunch buffet. Lots of fresh choices and the staff is very friendly.

Sushi Nine is one of The 9 Best Places for Tamarind in Raleigh.

9. Sushi Nine

8.1
3812 Western Blvd (at Whitmore Dr), Raleigh, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 69 tips and reviews

Florence C.Florence Cheung: The sashimi combo for lunch is a steal! Three varieties, soup/salad, and a hotel of their aromatic sushi rice? Yes please!

TamaraTamara: Wow. Amazing sushi. BOGO always. Everything I tried was superb. Andrew is awesome (bar tender)! Sit in the bar area. New Sushi favorite! Lots of different things to try! Victoria Secret roll... Yum!

Wesley J.Wesley Jones: Two words: Dynamite. Roll.