I've lived in the area five years and I've had a hard time finding a sushi place I really liked. There's been a couple of good ones, but this place has become my new favorite. Not only was EVERYTHING we had incredible, our waitress was amazing and the prices were reasonable. We ordered three appetizers, a seasonal crab, and avocado salad, Gyoza and Karaage chicken. The flavors were outstanding and everything just blended so well together. We ordered two sushi rolls, and both of them were absolutely delicious. My husband ordered that Godzilla roll, which I would highly recommend! It was perfection. I had the volcano roll and it was also delicious! Additionally, the atmosphere here was perfect for a date night, but also not so uppity that you can't take your family here. I just left and I already want to go back. read more

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Parking can be tough because there are lots of businesses in this seemingly hard-to-find space. But I did alright and entered through one of their two front doors spaced several feet apart. My friend and I were seated after waiting a few minutes at noon on a Monday. We asked for a window seat but the tables were dirty, so we sat in a booth. Slow to seat us and unclean tables. Were they short-staffed? Idk, whatever. I ordered the eel hand-roll, Passion Roll, and Japanese orange soda drink. The eel was DELICIOUS, but its seaweed wrap was rubber tough. I had to gnaw it, using my canines to rip through one bite. The Passion Roll was pretty, but largely flavorless. And that soda was super weird. It tasted like your garden variety orange soda, but popping the top was an involved experience of removing the piercing mechanism, placing it on top and pressing down to break the seal. Inside the tube was a little ball that stopped the flow of soda if you tipped it too far. It was an inconvenient scene for someone just wanting to drink some soda. Instructions for how to perform the opening task were written on the side in Japanese. My friend said this place rocked. But I was wholly unimpressed. 3 stars because I'm kind-hearted. read more

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The food taste was great for the most part, I wish there were spicier options for the curry and maybe more veggies. The ramen was sooo good my kids are already planning our next trip here. The service was great and the overall ambiance was calm read more

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Amazing food. My friends and I got several appetizers and they are all so yummy. I highly recommend the takoyaki ! We all got sushi and one of my friends got the seafood ramen. Our server was super transparent and nice ! Always seeing if we needed something and letting us know sushi would be running behind so if we wanted that we should order that first. I love the honesty and transparency. This place is so affordable too. I can't believe how affordable this delicious meal was. Thank you to the chefs and cooks who made our wonderful meal together possible ! read more

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We ordered take out from here and it took almost an hour to arrive. The food was packaged nicely. We tried the chicken hibachi which came with rice, shrimp tempura rolls , Christmas tree roll, crab salad and crunchy roll. It was all good and ingredients seemed fresh in the rolls. We loved the veggies in the hibachi which included onion, broccoli, carrots and squash. Other than the long wait time all was well. read more

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We've been coming here multiple times because we genuinely love the food. The ramen and sushi are really good, and we actually drive about 40 minutes to come here because we enjoy it that much. This was honestly the first time we've ever had a problem here, which is why the experience was especially disappointing. We ordered two shrimp tempura rolls and clearly asked for no eel sauce. Our server even asked if we wanted yum-yum sauce instead, and we said yes. We also asked for no wasabi. When the rolls came out, they had eel sauce and wasabi on them anyway. We immediately told our server, and we returned the rolls without taking a bite because we specifically don't like eel sauce. They were then remade for us, which we appreciated. The frustrating part was the bill. We were charged for an additional shrimp tempura roll that we didn't order and eat . We returned the original roll almost immediately after it was brought to us because it was made incorrectly. We didn't take a bite out of it or anything--we simply returned it and asked for it to be corrected. We still left a $10 tip because we understand that mistakes happen and we weren't trying to make a huge issue out of it. However, if we had noticed the extra $9 charge before leaving, we honestly would not have left that tip. In total, we ended up paying roughly $20 between the incorrect roll charge and the tip for something we specifically asked not to have and never ate. The issue isn't really about the $9 itself. It's about the principle. If a customer clearly communicates an order modification, the restaurant makes the order incorrectly, and the customer immediately returns it untouched, we don't feel the customer should be charged for that mistake. We still like this restaurant and the food, and this was the only bad experience we've had here after visiting multiple times. That's why we're giving 3 stars instead of leaving a much lower review. Hopefully management can look into situations like this and make sure customers aren't charged for items they didn't order or consume. read more

Good food of what I had. I only had the beef shank ramen and the pork bao buns. Both of which were very good. One criticism on both. The ramen was just warm, and the bao could have used texture (pickled veg) or sauce. Still good! Waitress was very attentive, and the food came out in a reasonable time, though still not open long and not too busy. The place itself is beautiful. Nice new center near Fujifilm. Oakview commons. Most everything is still under construction, but the bar is amazing and the staff wears kimonoesque shirts. Nice read more

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Decided to try this new place in Town. Was greeted at door and seated immediately. The menu has lots of choices starting with beverages and starters. We did order fried calamari. After wading thru the menu we ordered Meat Lover Ramen and Seafood Ramen. Calamari was well prepared and came with a dipping sauce which was good. The Ramen bowls are large and taste good. They have a full bar to order from with several foreign beers as well to choose. Very modern decor which got a little loud at times. Could use a little more acoustics. The value is on point for meal/service received. read more

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Arita is the newest Japanese restaurant in Holly Springs. My friend and I dined in for lunch at the bar and had a good experience. I started off with a beer and she ordered a moscow mule. For starters we split the crab rangoons and gyoza. I liked that they had lunch specials so I went with the hibachi chicken with steamed rice. All of the food was really tasty. I will definitely return soon. read more

Came here to try the Ramen. I ordered the Tonkotsu with extra chashu. Overall, the Ramen tasted okay, i loved the chashu but the broth was sweeter than it should be and the noodles were soggy and soft, I prefer firm ramen noodles. read more

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Exquisite vibes and overall taste! Fresh food, no long waits to be devour yummy food. It's such a cutesy environment, with great customer service! A hidden gem embedded within the lush trees of Holly Springs. Quite the delight for a Monday night dinner! Appetizers not pictured...spicy edamame and spring rolls were delicious read more

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We haven't dined in yet, but we've ordered the ramen to go several times and it's always excellent! Everything is packed really well, making it easy to reheat the broth if needed. The flavors are great, and if you like spice, the chili oil is a perfect addition--but beware, it's hot! Can't wait to visit in person soon and try their sushi next time. read more

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Really delicious food that you can tell is high quality. It is a great vibe in there too read more

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Beautiful restaurant in a nice modern shopping center, the bright yet sleek decor makes it feel alive and comfy, great outdoor seating, i the love the option of siting at the sushi bar or drink bar (I chose booth by window!) Their signature rolls are honestly astounding i want to try them all. I started with Rainbow Unagi which the server told me was also her favorite, it has 4 fishes including my fav RED SNAPPER. I also for sushi i started with the Triangle Roll, and the chicken tempura handroll. I also had a goyza and beef boa bun appetizer. I can not wait to try the sunset roll, sushi tower, hibachi, chicken katsu, and Ikura flying fish roe I am in awe of this meal from presentation to taste... wow. My server was amazing and kept me hydrated and another team member walked around and checked on how everything was. 10/10 will come again read more

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I tried this place a few weeks after they opened and our waiter was on his first day without any form of training, so the service could have been better. This was certainly not his fault, but I did feel for him being thrown into the job alone on the first day. The food was pretty good; however, I've had much better in the area so I likely won't choose Arita over the other businesses, but it was still a good place local to Holly Springs! read more

Extremely Unsafe for Anyone with Allergies I went to this brand new sushi restaurant excited to try it, but it turned into one of the worst, very dangerous experience!! When I sat down, I told the waitress very clearly that I have a severe shellfish allergy. Despite this, I was served a sushi roll that contained crab. After taking a bite, my mouth started feeling numb, and when I took the roll apart, I found actual crab inside. When I waved the waitress over, she didn't seem surprised at all. She just asked if I wanted a different roll, and when I asked why they gave me crab after I'd told them about my allergy, she said, "Oh, it's imitation crab anyway." That's not acceptable, imitation crab still contains shellfish and can trigger the same allergic reaction. Someone who appeared to be the owner came over but didn't speak any English. He asked me to point at the roll to not be charged for it, then just disappeared. The waitress never came back after that, except to bring the bill. We ended up sitting there for a bit. During that time, I noticed the service was completely untrained--mostly young staff who clearly haven't been taught proper safety or basic restaurant service. Other issues: * The waitress didn't understand how to split the bill, even though we didn't share food. * The bathroom was dirty, which is shocking for a brand-new restaurant. * The sushi itself wasn't even good--the fish didn't taste fresh. It's now 8:47 PM, and my mouth and tongue are still numb. I'm honestly just thankful it wasn't worse. This place is dangerous if you have any kind of food allergy, and the staff clearly have no idea what they're doing. Between the poor service, lack of training, and total disregard for customer safety! read more

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Arita Ramen & Sushi was the first spot I tried after moving to the area, and wow--it blew me away! The modern, bright ambiance feels welcoming and upscale, perfect for a relaxing meal. The sushi is super fresh, beautifully presented, and packed with amazing flavors that make every bite delicious. The service was friendly and quick too. I'll definitely be back soon... this place is a gem! read more

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It was amazing they didn't rush us. The food was perfect and I mean perfect. The noodles, fish cakes, and beef shank that I ordered in it were amazing. It was calm inside, straight up pretty cool and clean. It's cool, clean and calm. read more

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We really enjoyed our first visit! Drinks were great, service was very attentive. The sushi rolls were amazing!!! read more

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We were greeted promptly when we arrived. The booth we sat in was cozy and gave us privacy. The food and drinks came out in a timely manner. Our server Michelle was fantastic. Checked up on us, and cleared dishes out for us so we didn't feel crowded. The food was beautifully arranged, however a few of the sashimi I had seemed a little stingy. Everything else tasted great though. read more

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Derive and food was wonderful. Sushi was fresh and delicious. My favorite sushi in the area. read more

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In my last three visits the service has gone down. Really disappointed and will give this place a break.

Didn't snap any pics but have no fear, I plan to go back very soon and I will be sure to take some. This place is super modern and has a cute bar. The lunch menu is pretty amazing. We got a bento box which includes seaweed salad, miso soup, 2 dumplings, 4 pieces of California roll, and a whole specialty roll of your choice for like $17. That's a great deal. The sushi was fresh and delicious. The menu has many items if you are not a sushi fan and still want to try it out. The staff was very attentive and friendly as well. read more

Arita sits in a fancy-looking new development and its interior matches that aesthetic. Upon entering, I experienced service that overall reflected a lack of experience / professionalism. When I ordered tea, the teacup was forgotten. Additionally, I was not allowed to taste a sake that was orderable by the glass, meaning they likely already had a bottle open. Their explanation confused me, as they said they pre-pour their sake glasses?? Yikes. The food was pretty tasty! I enjoyed the geisha roll, and while I appreciated the crunchiness of the tempura, I found that its proportion dominated the flavor of the roll and prevented me from enjoying the flavor and texture of the fish & eel. The salad was delicious, but I found the avocado slices far too large for my preference. The portion was good, just cut it a bit more! Overall I had a good experience and I hope that given some more time, these small links are worked out. read more

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We came here for my birthday and it was such an amazing experience. The food was tasty and such a variety of types of food- Ramen, Habachi, sushi etc. For dinner they brought it out in a beautiful dish. Alivia was our server and she was so bubbly and added so much fun to our experience. For dessert she and other servers brought out dessert and they sang a birthday tune. Definitely great for a birthday celebration. read more

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We tried Arita for dinner with friends on 11/22. The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was fun and our server, Alivia was awesome! We had a mix of Sushi rolls, Ramen and Katsu. All were yummy. Pricing was about normal for Asian Fusion. This is our new favorite Sushi place. We will be back! Note: We went early but by the time we left all the tables were full and there was a wait time so don't go hungry if you go at a normal dinner time. read more

The food is good. Surprisingly one of the better ramen I've had even compared to most places in Raleigh. Their fish quality is also quite nice. The waiting staff was very attentive when we came. I don't personally care for alcohol much and they don't have a liquor license yet but are working on it. Doesn't deserve down votes for that. It's in a nice plaza deep in the suburbs so the ambience is also great. Keep up the great work - will be a regular. read more

10/10 every time I come here, I literally never get tired of this place! The lighting and art are beautiful and there's a cute little nook to take pictures. The service is always quick, I've never had to wait long for anything. The sushi here is the only reason I've started eating it too, the flavor profiles are perfect to a T. The combo of sweet and savory, gingery and sweet, crunchy and soft, etc. never fail; the ratios are perfect. The sushi has full flavor without it being overwhelming and the ramen is just incredible. read more

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This is our second time eating here and all loved our food. The gyoza and sushi and hibachi were all enjoyed. We forgot to take a photo before we ate everything! read more

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My husband and I stumbled upon Arita on opening day. We were very pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious, the service was excellent and I personally really like the decor. We will definitely go back! read more

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Great sashimi, new find in growth area of Holly Springs. Not quite up to OSHA Sushi Thai but you can get a reservation

Second time in, first time around the first weeks of opening, both times it was not good. Today we received half of the table's food while the other half did not receive food for 20 mins. I asked for the manager, and the person who claimed to be the manager clearly is not skilled in leadership or customer service. She tried to blame the server, and from what I can tell, she clearly reprimanded our server. She was literally offended when I said I didn't want a free dessert or anything free - just trying to highlight a clear and repeated issue here. I felt so bad for the server, and the environment she has to work in, that I left a big tip for her at least. The issue is the kitchens - they are not ready for prime time. The 2 large orders of sushi / nigiri were filled with HOT sushi rice. The hibachi was sweet and sticky. Will not be returning. read more

sat at the bar, Jessica was the absolute best. Attentive, funny and made the total experience wonderful. GO SIT AT THE BAR!!! she is there Wednesday to Saturday read more

Our favorite sushi place in the area now. We've been back now 4-5 times and service has gotten better each time. Menu is great and prices are reasonable. The atmosphere is great and I love the little circle booths. read more

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We loved our meal here! Ambiance was nice, service was great, and the food was fantastic! read more

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We ordered takeout from here. The teriyaki, dynamite roll, and gyoza were so good!! However the Yakisoba unfortunately left something to be desired. It was overwhelmingly fishy. Understand these dishes have fish sauce, but it was do overwhelmingly fish. The portions were also really small for the price, at least for take out. read more

The food was great! I had the sushi lunch special and it was so good. The service was excellent. I would recommend this place to anyone

The service was great, the laughed at my friends mothers jokes (their kinda bad). The food was amazing. Everyone was super nice and amazing. The waiter was very pretty!!!!! read more

Came here with my family expecting a nice dinner and left frustrated and hungry. We were seated at 6:20 PM and didn't receive our appetizer until 7:30, while nearly every table around us was getting their food promptly. Our server told us it was his first day, and the only other person working the nearby section was also overloaded. Each of them had five or more tables and were clearly completely overwhelmed. This is not their fault--it's a management failure. We never received utensils, never got a water refill, and after waiting endlessly we finally asked to cancel our dinner order and close out. Even that took another 15 minutes. We walked out at 8:10 PM having never received dinner. This was hands down the worst dining experience I've ever had. It's a shame, because the appetizer that eventually arrived actually tasted great--but good food means nothing when the service is this dysfunctional. Whoever is running this operation should be ashamed of how poorly the restaurant is managed. Avoid unless you enjoy wasting two hours and leaving hungry. read more

Great food. Beautiful restaurant. Prices reasonable. Sushi is great. Drinks good. Very tasty for kids menu.