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Sushi Tsune

3417 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, NC 27607-5406
Phone: (919) 833-7768
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Price:
$$
Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-10:30pm, Sun 5:00pm-10:30pm

Editorial Review for Sushi Tsune – by Joel Lindsey

In Short
Simple on the outside, the inside gives the impression of a Japanese paper house. Low ceilings, bamboo shades, minimal decoration--yet nothing looks bare. Tsune Oka, a Toyko native who has been slicing sushi for more than 17 years, serves American favorites like California rolls, yellowtail and tuna nigiri as well as ones that aren't as familiar to Westerners, like conch and sea urchin.

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In one corner there's a tatami room where diners eat without shoes and sit at low tables; in another, the sushi bar.

User Reviews for Sushi Tsune

Citysearch (25), Trip Advisor (1 ), Dine.com (1 ), All (27)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/23/2008 Posted by Cleo76

Outside looks a little run down but the inside is cute and very clean. Food-wise OMG!! Sushi was wonderful. The tuna almost melts in your mouth. There is a great ratio of fish to rice and they are not stingy on the ginger like other sushi places. The staff was very attentive and the service great. I can't say enough about the sushi. We live 1 1/2 hours away and this is the best reason to make the drive.

Pros: Food and service

Cons: Outside exterior may dicourage people

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/01/2008 Posted by W01fDem0n

I continually bring my friends to this place, numerous of which never knew there was a sushi restaurant in between the bp and arby's on the corner of gorman and hillsborough. But when I took my friends and even my very very picky grandparents, they loved it. The place is one of very very very few Japanese restaurants that is actually run by Japanese people. Tsune-san is always behind the sushi bar and always willing to help out the curious college student interested in the Japanese language. The waitresses may seem cold at times, but they definitely warm up after you've been there a couple times and they get used to seeing your face and, in my case, my order. The sushi is always amazing and the menu is diverse and even someone as picky as me can find something good. And just a little hint, I advise the teriyaki chicken-ju lunch box. Oh, and definitely get the miso soup. Otherwise, this place is amazing and Tsune-san is always behind the counter to great you with a smile and a Japanese welcome.

Pros: Athentic Sushi and Food, Authentic, Warm welcome, Ambience, Tsune-san

Cons: Parking

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Editor's Review

Sandwiched between Arby's and Applebee's is a quiet, cozy, comfortable place with some fine raw fish.  See the full editorial review.

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Where To Sit

In one corner there's a tatami room where diners eat without shoes and sit at low tables; in another, the sushi bar.

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Restaurant Information for Sushi Tsune

Hours

  • Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-10:30pm
  • Sun 5:00pm-10:30pm

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • Cash
  • American Express
  • MasterCard

Cuisines

  • Japanese
  • Sushi

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • Group Dining

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