Shinmai Moku

Shinmai Moku is a Japanese yakitori and izakaya restaurant in the newer section of Quail Corners shopping center in north Raleigh, at the corner of Millbrook and Falls of Neuse roads. It opened on September 26, 2026, as the third restaurant from the team behind Shinmai Shokudo and Shinmai Kumo in Cary.

The name comes from the Japanese word moku, meaning wood, and the kitchen grills its skewers over binchotan charcoal. The menu runs from yakitori and sashimi to sushi rolls, fried dishes and hot pots for two or four, with udon, ramen and curry to finish.

What to know

• Owners Jayden Chen, Stacia Zhong and Ming Jin moved to the Triangle from the Bay Area.
• The dining room has about 70 seats plus a 10-seat bar.
• A large garage-door window opens the dining room to an outdoor patio.
• The drinks list covers cocktails, mocktails, sake, beer, wine and Japanese whisky.
• Only non-alcoholic drinks were served at opening while the alcohol license was pending.