Best sushi: The Triangle's favorite spots

When it comes to creative sushi, the Triangle is a winner!

Posted 3:24 p.m. Mar 6, 2019 — Updated 5:32 p.m. Mar 6, 2019

Jessica Patrick

, WRAL digital journalist

When it comes to creative sushi, the Triangle is a winner! These were your picks for best local sushi in the 2018 WRAL Voters' Choice Awards.

The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar

The Cowfish is located near North Hills on Six Forks Road. The trendy restaurant is known for its creative sushi rolls, craft burgers and “Burgushi."

At Cowfish, you can get burgers beside sushi or burger-inspired sushi, like the All-American Double Bacon Cheeseburger roll, which features all-natural beef, yellow cheddar cheese, white cheddar cheese, applewood bacon and red onion wrapped in soy paper and potato strings then flash fried. There are also sushi-inspired burgers!

Sushioki

Sushioki is off N.C. Highway 55 in Durham. The restaurant features burrito-sized hand-held sushi rolls that "make room for bigger fillings and bigger flavors," according to a description on their website.

Waraji

Located on Duraleigh Road in Raleigh, Waraji features over 100 varieties of Sake - boasting the largest Sake selection in the Carolinas. Chef Masa has more than 30 years of sushi experience and first opened the sushi bar at Kanki Japanese House of Steaks in Raleigh in the 1980s.

Mura

Mura is located in North Hills and also features steaks, seafood and mixed cuisine. The Japanese restaurant features a fusion of Asian foods and blends eastern and western cultures to create a metropolitan atmosphere.