AJ Hibachi

The food is good and the prices are very reasonable. The ambience is about zero as the business is…read more95% takeout.

I genuinely don't know how anyone could give this place a low rating! They're always fast, super…read moretasty and very kind. First let me say though, I probably go here more than most because I live close by but I also have it DoorDashed. I (so far) have had the Singapore rice noodles (which actually do vary a lot, just at this store), the black pepper chicken, beef and broccoli, egg drop soup (probably gallons worth), the pink lady sushi, the spicy yellowtail sushi and some others I can't remember, the seaweed salad, eggs rolls and without looking at a menu is pretty much what I rotate through, consistently. My family has tried a lot more and we usually go together on the way home from the beach, when it's cold and rainy or just when the feeling hits. My husband only once has not liked his order, but has since before and after never had an issue. The service: they ALWAYS answer quickly, and take my order accurately. I've literally never gotten exactly what I asked for. The folks who answer the phone are direct and no BS. I loveeeee this. No angsty teenager rolling their eyes through the phone here! It looks like the location may have closed the majority of the seating areas down (perhaps it was open pre pandemic?). The store itself now only has a few tables, and you can dine-in. If you're on the go with a small family and want to stop in, this is super convenient, but don't bring a big group. There might be 15-20 chairs in total. As for the food itself, crispity, crunchity, creamy, sweet, salty...it has everything. It is all fresh tasting and perhaps even cooked to order (seemingly). They have to being doing MAD business because I've never even seen people at the other Chinese restaurants in the area (and to the two I've been in, I'll never go back), meanwhile there is always a line waiting to pick up their orders. The food here tastes exactly the way you imagine it in your head when you get the instant cravings! The sushi is incredible and extremely reasonably priced. Same for the meals. The portion sizes are huge. I can eat on one dinner for 3-4 sittings! I'd give them 10 stars if I could. (And always forget to take photos because I'm always too busy EATING!)

Front of menu

Front of building. In the same parking lot as Ace Hardware.

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Oishi Japanese Cuisine

4.2(165 reviews)

42.2 mi

We often eat takeaway and the food is always fresh and hot. I love their sushi and hibachi chicken…read more The staff is kind and helpful.

Solid sushi buffet spot! The sushi quality is not like a fine dining restaurant, but for the price…read moreit's more than decent. Better than other sushi buffets I've been to. I loved the variety and all the open space in the restaurant. Friendly staff, too. Shrimp tempura was ehh, and my friends said mixed things about the hibachi. Still would return!

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Kobe Bar & Grill

3.8(233 reviews)

10.0 mi

Wifey and I had a craving for Japanese cuisine, so she suggested Kobe. We had been years ago, but…read moreI actually didn't remember much about our experience. So, we went for lunch. It's located in a strip mall which is always a plus for parking. The establishment is very nice to include service and ambiance. Wifey had Bento and I had Hibachi. This was the best I have ever had. Everything was fresh and properly prepared. We have put this on the go to list and highly recommend!

I will never go back to Kobe again. I took my father in law from out of town and the waitress sat…read morethe entire time on her phone and ignored the group. When we got out reciept there was an AUTOMATIC 20% tip and a recommended tipping amount. The group was 4 people not 8 or 10 or anything crazy and we had to intrerupt the waitress on her phone by walking up to her just for drinks. THIS PLACE IS OFFICIALLY OFF MY ROTATION. 0/10 stars.

Ocean Roll and Passion Roll@ Kobe Bar & Grill!

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Bento Sushi

4.0(2 reviews)

11.8 mi

Inside the Safeway. I've been to Safeway before and bought sushi. It's normally too much rice, not…read morefresh, and doesn't taste like that good sushi I'm used to. Thank goodness this Bento Sushi doesn't make their sushi the same way. I got a combo with tuna and tempura shrimp. Fresh and just the right amount of rice. They are doing sushi right in this Safeway.

For grocery store sushi, this was pretty good. It has very good seaweed salad, I am a huge fan of…read morethe flavor of their recipe.

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Nagoya Asian Bistro

3.9(261 reviews)

10.2 mi

Always loved Nagoya, but the last time I ordered a sushi sampler, two pieces had a tough stringy…read moreband running lengthwise through the center of the fish. Never had that happen in any restaurant in Japan or US before.

This is my favorite sushi place in southern Maryland. My partner and I make the 45 minute drive…read morehere everytime we want sushi and asian food. We have never been disappointed and everything always tastes fresh! I've tried many of their different sushi rolls and a few of their asian dishes like the general tso chicken and pineapple fried rice. They also have a great lunch special that runs from Monday to Saturday! The service is always quick despite how busy they can be and I love the variety of food they offer. Even if you don't love sushi, there's plenty of other options like ramen, chinese food, habachi (only offered on Friday to Sunday), and much more. Give it a try if you're in the area or if you're looking for great sushi!

Steamed pork gyoza, crazy dragon roll

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Otani Japanese Cuisine

4.4(525 reviews)

36.3 mi

I had a stellar experience at Otani!…read more The restaurant itself itself is very cozy. The decor is very simple; A few paintings on the wall and a view to watch the sushi chefs at the bar. I ordered the beef tataki, the sashimi platter, and the tako yaki: - The beef tataki was served chilled; The beef was slightly smokey and the sauce was bright, giving the dish a kind of refreshing feeling. - The fish in the sashimi platter was very fresh and the display was beautiful. The sashimi came with miso soup (as good as any other miso soup). - I loved the takoyaki! I tend to think takoyaki tastes about the same everywhere, but this may genuinely have been my favorite takoyaki I've tried in the area; I had to resist ordering a second plate of it. As a solo diner, I spent $58 (excluding tip) for what I perceive to be a lot of food. For a fancy solo outing, I think it was great value for the quality of food. The staff was also very attentive and my food came out promptly. This is a great solo dining or date spot.

Very good customer service, and the sushi was very fresh. We got the sushi, sashimi otani omakase,…read moreit says for 3 but definitely not for 3. Its definitely a bit expensive but the quality of fish was good treat. The bathroom is a bit dark, but otherwise the restaurant is very clean and friendly.

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Takasima Sushi Rice Noodles

4.3(4 reviews)

9.8 mi

About a 2.5: Takasima is part of the food court located at the St. Charles Towne Center. They…read moreoffer various maki rolls, sushi burritos, and ramen. Honestly, I was a little hesitant in trying this place out, because, you know, sushi at the mall? However, the hubs wanted to give them a try, so we went for it. We ordered: +Spicy Tuna Roll - this was described as diced sashimi-grade tuan with a spicy sauce; unfortunately, the tuna wasn't 'raw' and it tasted like canned tuna; rice was a bit more on the wet side +the Charo Burrito - this was filled with crab (imitation crab) and shrimp; this was a deep-fried 'sushi roll', and the flavor was actually pretty good; however, didn't know that cilantro was one of the ingredients they would add in there, so it totally ruined it for me; the sauce drizzles on top were great; this could have been more piping hot, as it was deep-fried, but I'm thinking it was a quick dip Staff were very friendly and kind. There's a sign that says that this place is halal. There seems to be many who get their items to go. Ample seating in the food court dining area, and plenty of parking in the mall lot. +avoid the maki rolls +friendly service +located inside the St. Charles Towne Center +ample parking in the mall lot

When I think of food court sushi I typically stray away, but my kid begged for sushi so we gave it…read morea try! I must say, I am so impressed! The employees were friendly and the food was quick! I got the fried sushi burrito with crab and shrimp and my daughter got the California roll. Her food was gone in seconds and she loved it. Mine was so good big that I took the other half home to finish. I wish this place was located in a better place, but when I have to go to the mall again, I will definitely get food from here again.

Crab and shrimp sushi fried burrito.

Sushi Burrito...yummy!!

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Yummy's

4.4(144 reviews)

21.6 mi

I bought the bugolgi wrap wanted the sub but it was amazing wanna try more stuff to he next time I…read morego by there

I wasn't sure this would happen, given the name, but I did actually say "That was yummy." as we…read morewere leaving the restaurant. Serendipity? Pure chance? A David Lynchian dystopian dream? Naw, the food was great, the service was excellent and we had a great time. Two thumbs up for Yummy's! A+

Fountain drinks

Sashimi

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Kodori

3.9(268 reviews)

11.7 mi

A little spot off the road that you could miss if you weren't looking. But it's definitely worth…read morethe stop. Get the gyoza! Those things are literally amazing and the sauce is flavorful. The Kalbi or the Bulgolgi are really great choices. Sushi was pretty standard. Inside had a decent amount of seating to eat inside.

Stopped here with my husband. It's been years since we've been here…read more The bulgogi meat was kind of bland, my husband's meal of it had a very thin water like liquid under the meat/veggies. I was able to use the bibimbap sauce so I added spice to mine but indeed the meat was a tad bland. Gyoza was tasty and fried well. Service was good and attentive. Pricing was ok but could have had better quality. Inside was clean, a good amount of tables for the smaller space.

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Kirk D.

13 years ago

The staff were attentive, and the restaurant was clean. Everything I ordered was delicious. I was very happy to discover that this place has Ramune soda! :) read more

Ashley H.

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108

3 years ago

Great food, affordable prices and portions. Convenient location and always in and out quick. Love the variety of the menu selection.

Tommy P.

6 years ago

Best sushi and hibachi spot in the area! This is where I go on my cheat days. Take out is always 10 minutes. 15 if they're busy.

John F.

13 years ago

First timer here...The food was great, as was the service. Planning too be a regular customer.

Teska D.

5 years ago

It sucks and it's too expensive . The sushi is so/so. If I want sushi I'd go somewhere else.

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