Now all the sensations of the best in authentic Japanese dining can be experienced in North Raleigh and Wake Forest. Hayashi Japanese Restaurant is located in heart of Wakefield, just minutes from Capital Blvd and I-540 north of Raleigh, across from Wake Forest. Our goal is to be the finest authentic Japanese restaurant in Raleigh. Please join us for the freshest sushi, expertly prepared, for lunch or dinner. We serve traditional authentic Japanese cuisine and the finest grade sushi in a pleasant, modern environment. On the outside we look like a neighborhood restaurant, but once you walk through the front door you are welcomed in the traditional style of a fine Japanese restaurant.