Sono is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Raleigh.

1. Sono

9.0
319 Fayetteville St #101 (btwn W Davie & E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews

Mike W.Mike Williams: Great shrimp tempura rolls.

Matthew B.Matthew Baynard: Screaming "O" roll is truly a work of art. Spicy tuna, tempura shrimp, seared tuna and special "O" sauce.

BigSquidBigSquid: You cannot go wrong with any of the rolls here! They change the Sushi menu often and the new stuff is always great!

The Pho Place is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Raleigh.

2. The Pho Place

8.6
3607 Falls River Ave (The Shoppes at Bedford), Raleigh, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: Sushi Lulu also offers a sushi menu, including a few distinctive specialty rolls such as the Black Tiger (shrimp tempura, cucumber and radish sprouts, topped with spicy tuna and garlic chips). Read more.

Sae J.Sae Jung: They added Vietnamese food. Pho, vermicelli dish, crepe, and spring rolls. They are all good.

JeffJeff: Family run business-Owner’s are awesome and really care about pleasing each and every customer.

Sake House is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Raleigh.

3. Sake House

7.4
1141 Falls River Ave #128, Raleigh, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

TamaraTamara: Good sushi for cheap!!! Get the Banana Tempura for dessert!

Jesse S.Jesse Scharff: The sweet potato tempura is a great way to start!!

steve r.steve richman: 2 for 1 rolls

Kanki Japanese House of Steaks & Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Raleigh.

4. Kanki Japanese House of Steaks & Sushi

8.5
4325 Glenwood Ave (in Crabtree Valley Mall), Raleigh, NC
Japanese Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

Raleigh C.Raleigh Citizen: The star of the show was the “Poseidon Roll,” lobster and shrimp tempura fried, masago, scallions, cucumber, and spicy mayo, in a reverse roll topped with crab and a seasoned sweet soy sauce. Read more.

Paul C.Paul Chang: They advertise as the best tasting show in town ... but once you've seen one you've seen them all. Food is the best I've had at a Japanese steakhouse. Ask for the steak special ($9.99 ribeye)

john m.john marzetti: Half price drafts on monda

Carolina Sushi & Roll is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Raleigh.

5. Carolina Sushi & Roll

7.6
6008 Falls of Neuse Rd (at Spring Forrest Rd), Raleigh, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Laura D.Laura Daughtry 🧘🏼‍♀️: Get the tempura roll: crab, cucumber, avocado and your choice of vegetable, tofu, salmon, shrimp or calamari--with a little bit of crunch.

Jessica F.Jessica Fish: The Hurricane Roll is to die for!

Ashley A.Ashley A.: Best place to get sushi in NC! Leave a message on the wall!

Hako Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Raleigh.

6. Hako Sushi

7.2
2603 Glenwood Ave (at Oberlin Rd), Raleigh, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Allyson C.Allyson Cooke: Absolutely amazing sushi and service!! Definitely a new favorite! I highly recommend the tempura bagel, sweet potato, and yellow tail rolls. Awesome place!!

Ashley S.Ashley Spears: Best tempura sushi rolls in town. Every where else does donut like tempura batter but Haru makes very light and crisp tempura rolls!

Barbara M.Barbara Mooty: Try the chief roll...and of course the salmon skin salad!

Bida Manda Laotian Restaurant and Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Raleigh.

7. Bida Manda Laotian Restaurant and Bar

9.4
222 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC
Asian Restaurant · Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC · 81 tips and reviews

Ashton S.Ashton Smith: Spring rolls, tuna ceviche for apps; pork belly soup will change your world, and don't leave w/out tempura bananas - even if you think you don't like dessert. But really, it's all delicious.

Tess D.Tess Davis: Lovely decor. Awesome service. Get the green mango salad with steak!

Matthew M.Matthew Muñoz: Ginger pork ribs!

Red Bowl Asian Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Raleigh.

8. Red Bowl Asian Bistro

7.8
6360 Plantation Center Dr, Raleigh, NC
Asian Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews

D D.D Dillard: Crunchy shrimp tempura and the sweet potato roll are great!

LaWanda Y.LaWanda Yarborough: The food is always so fresh and yummy! My favorite is the sesame chicken!

Johanna O.Johanna Outlaw🚴👟👑😍😝: The wonton soup is the BEST in Raleigh

Sushi Blues Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Raleigh.

9. Sushi Blues Cafe

7.5
301 Glenwood Ave (at W Lane St), Raleigh, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 79 tips and reviews

Ash O.Ash Olé: BOGO Sushi rolls. Amazing, right? I recommend the Steven Tyler roll. Crab, cream cheese, cucumber and topped with tempura shrimp & spicy mayo. HEAVEN.

Danielle P.Danielle Pugh: Best sushi. Get the Fire and ice roll.

Chris Moody @.Chris Moody @cnmoody: Order a Wolfpack roll and a Volcano roll. Read more.

Imperial Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Raleigh.

10. Imperial Garden

8.4
7713-15 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, NC
Chinese Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Michelle C.Michelle Casey: The steamed spring rolls are amazing! I just eat one or two over rice, with extra peanut sauce - yum!

Bre S.Bre Sweetberries: Sunday buffet is really good it's small but everything is fresh.

Gary T.Gary Triplett: Best egg rolls in town!

Ajisai Japanese Fusion is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Raleigh.

11. Ajisai Japanese Fusion

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

JTJT: Freshest sushi! Try the tuna dumplings and any special roll, you won't be disappointed.

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!

Steak Escape is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Raleigh.

12. Steak Escape

8.3
4325 Glenwood Ave (Creedmoor Rd), Raleigh, NC
Sandwich Spot · 4 tips and reviews

Rob Spartan A.Rob Spartan Ammons: Great food! (Though I Still Love Which Wich Better!)

Karla B.Karla Brogden: Get the French onion sub..it's great!!!

Nikkita C.Nikkita Carter: Steakburger was great!

Margaux's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Raleigh.

13. Margaux's Restaurant

8.3
8111 Creedmoor Rd (at Brennan Dr), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

FeliciaFelicia: Great place for a date. Ribeye was delicious. Ask to see the martini menu.

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!

The Daily Planet Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Raleigh.

14. The Daily Planet Cafe

8.0
11 W Jones St (Museum of Natural Sciences), Raleigh, NC
Café · 20 tips and reviews

Conner H.Conner Hobson: The food here is great with a diverse menu of healthy smoothies. I recommend the kale smoothie and pimento grilled cheese. The prices aren't bad either.

Jeff M.Jeff Miles: Avoid the baked goods. Way over priced.

TorrieTorrie: The smoothies are awesome!

The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Tempura in Raleigh.

15. The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar

8.6
4208 Six Forks Rd Ste 100 (in North Hills), Raleigh, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 136 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Gentry: Go for the benti box to sample much of their food. Love this place!

Amy W.Amy Wainwright: New favorite restaurant! Definitely try one of the bento boxes to get a taste of their sushi and burgers. You won't be disappointed!

Laura D.Laura Daughtry 🧘🏼‍♀️: Seriously—get one of the bento boxes. It's perfect if you want to try a burger and some sushi. (Sweet potato fries and sea-salted edamame included!) There's a build-your-own sushi roll option, too!