Aka Sushi

I've dined here several times for weekend dinners, and it hasn't disappointed me yet. The service…read moreis good, the energy is good (though it can get noisy!), the menu offers variety, and the dishes are consistently well-prepared. It's an American restaurant with Southern touches. I rarely rate restaurants on pricing, but the menu is reasonably priced for the overall experience. Whenever I have family visiting this is one of my go-to spots for dinner, drinks, and catching up. While you're there enjoy some of the other festivities at NOVA Live!

10/20/2026 Bacon…read moreTower, Mediterranean Garlic Shrimp, Pork Chop are all delicious. ALL OF THESE MUST ORDER! Red Snapper ala Talla I must say to just SKIP IT. The fish itself was cooked to perfection, fresh and no fishy smell whatsoever. Taste was light. It came with baked fingerling potatoes and arugula salad. The baked potatoes were good, the salad however was way too sour. Def need something to balance the acidity

Beautiful settings! Fav color, Cobalt blue! Everything is just gorgeously done!

Chicken Sandwich

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Red House Tavern

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Omg so many thoughts on this experience…read more I'm so glad i didn't immediately know it was a restaurant located in a hotel. This prob would have deterred me, even a little bit. The Apple map directions here confused me a little due to this, but parking was really plentiful so that's a huge plus! I went on a Sunday morning and lo and behold there was a hole farmers market or pop up set up all through haymarket! Busy weekend for a brunch but haymarket is SUCH a cute little vibe and town with so many hidden gems, like this one!! Literally every single item I saw waiters bring out from the kitchen looked so scrumptious, every person around us immediately began digging in and enjoying their meals...and honestly, no crumbs were left behind pretty much every time. We started ordering a yummy cocktail. I was really in the mood for the Paloma with grapefruit juice but sadly they were out of grapefruit juice fortunately, they had plenty cocktails available that were not explicitly on the menu! I ended up having a delicious espresso martini, prepared, right and honestly, I would have had another!! Not too sweet. Not creamy. And with 3 beans. Impeccable no notes. I ordered the red House breakfast. Man those home potatoes were so delicious....they clearly cooked them seasoned deliciously and then flash fried, so crunchy!!!! Amazing. I found that their execution on their meals was really impressive. My sunny side up eggs were cooked perfectly and paired so yummy with the toast. The bacon had delicious flavor too. I ordered a biscuit because I had heard that their biscuits were really yummy but unfortunately they did not have their bacon biscuit so it was just a classic biscuit. It was good, certainly dense and clearly homemade. My girlfriend got the poutine. Looked so delicious and was really enjoyed! The gravy was thick and flavorful! We sat down and enjoyed plenty of conversation and a really nice environment. Nobody rushed us, service was just the right amount of attentive without interrupting conversation constantly, and the floor to ceiling windows let in beautiful natural light and views of the town. It was the perfect brunch spot for a low-key, but delicious meal. Just a hair out of the way without being too far. I came out with a really good friend of mine to celebrate my one year wedding anniversary with her and it was the perfect possible location. Shout out to the staff for being so welcoming and kind, and even taking a picture of us when we asked to commemorate the occasion. I'm sure they are used to people walking in to the hotel lobby looking as confused as I was looking for red House Tavern.

So much delicious meal and cozy place Will definately return…read morefor dinner or any other party style event

View of open kitchen area

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The food here is always delicious - as is the wine. Service was friendly and helpful. Parking…read moreclose by!

Cute and clean!

Pita bread and olive oil (on the house)

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Lamb Shank, the holy grail.

Iron Bowl

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Iron bowl is such a simple but healthy concept. Choose your protein(s) and you can get rice with…read morewhatever sides you want to include. Service is really quick and the restaurant is really casual. Affordable too for a good portion.

Food: 4/5 I got a chicken and tofu combo bowl and my husband got beef and shrimp combo bowl. The…read moreamount of protein was worth it. Satisfied my need for stir fry/hibachi style for the evening! Service: 5/5 kind cashier, I witnessed a lot of patience with the customers after us asking for a lot of explanation of the menu items. Ambiance: quiet storefront with some tables to serve 4, seems to be more of a DoorDash and takeout business.

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Chicken, shrimps sesame seeds and corn with noodles bowl.

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Grain & Grog American Tavern

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The dining room

Grain & Grog American Tavern - Shrimp over risotto. Our thoughts: the shrimp needs a zip in flavor; and use bacon instead of prosciutto. Otherwise, perfect

Shrimp over risotto. Our thoughts: the shrimp needs a zip in flavor; and use bacon instead of prosciutto. Otherwise, perfect

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Had wonderful customer service here for the first time! Food was delicious! Flavorful! Wonderful…read morerecommendation from Jack! Thank you!

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4.8(32 reviews)

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The wife and I went into this place on a whim, and the service and the food blew us away…read more Hamid was extremely courteous and even suggested that I don't order the burger along with my plate because it'll be too much food. And he was right, I couldn't even finish my plate. The portions are huge, the food is delicious, and the staff is great. They offer outdoor seating as well, which creates a really nice atmosphere for eating such great food. Hamid was so kind to us when he heard we were fasting that he brought a selection of vegetables and peta bread with some dips while we waited for our food. Then, he also gave us free saffron vanilla twist ice cream which tasted unique and very fulfilling. Overall the experience was way better than we'd expect to get from anywhere in Northern Virginia.

Ordered the Chicken doner schwwrma entree and the beef doner schwarma wrap. Both were delicious and…read moreportions were huge. Now we also have lunch for tomorrow. :)

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Nando's Peri-Peri

3.5(259 reviews)

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Heyyyyy $23 turned…read moreinto $27 being that we added an extra side dish which was worth every dollar spent today! Table for 2, free tea, and we enjoyed every last bite of our food! We agreed we'd both come back here at least once a week. We shared 1 plate of chicken. 2 - 1/4 chicken thighs and added 2 sides, Brussels were surprising w the good sause and how soft they were yummmmmmy and the Mac and cheese w the bread crumbs on top amazingggggggg Fries were amazing delicious tasty Portegese food it was and he's been here but it was my first time and we literally sat inside for hours having fun Free WiFi and I liked the atmosphere We'll be back I see a chain of them

I got the half chicken with two sides ($18) with corn and Brussels sprout(+$2). Food came out in…read moreabout 15 minutes. The chicken tasted good and you could taste some of the charcoal smoke it got. The corn was pretty solid, Brussels sprouts were just meh. I liked the variety of hot sauces they had. Service was fair. Overall a solid lunch meal in a very casual atmosphere. I would come back. Food(50%): 7.3 Staff/service(25%): 6.0 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 6.9/10

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Derek M.

3 years ago

Aka Sushi exceeded my expectations. Tucked away in a developing neighborhood shopping mall, this hidden gem is impeccably clean inside and out. The ambiance strikes a perfect balance between Asian fusion and American background music, offering spacious seating and a stellar staff that caters to your needs. Opted for the large sushi boat, which showcased three distinct rolls, a generous assortment of nigiri, and flavorful sashimi. Additionally, I tried one of their combination roll platters. The sashimi portions were remarkably ample and delectable, while the rolls were generously filled with fish and sauce. The impeccable service and delightful food were a pleasant surprise, and I wholeheartedly recommend Aka Sushi to friends and family. read more

Sarah M.

3 years ago

Affordably priced and fresh-tasting sushi rolls were the highlights of our visit. We particularly enjoyed the Crunchy Roll with tempura inside, the Philadelphia Roll, and the Mexican Roll topped with Avocado. Accompanied by a pot of sake, our bill totaled $50. To enhance our experience, we wished the sushi chefs interacted with guests, and perhaps, engaged us with wooden blocks for clapping along to the drum solo in Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight". Adding a bit of soul to Manassas and Bristow would be a nice touch! read more

Natasha R.

10 years ago

I'll start by saying that I love sushi. It's my favorite go to food when I'm out or when I want to order home. So, I have been to a few the sushi places in VA, DC, and MD, and this place is by far the best I've had. The rolls are big and meaty unlike other sushi places with teeny tiny rolls. Also their dynamite salad is really good! The staff was cool and fun, the prices are fair and most important in sushi bars the products are fresh. You love sushi? you'll love Aka Sushi! read more

Clara B.

6 years ago

My friend picked up lunch for us today. We got one of the special roll combos and it was incredible! Just the right amount of food for us to share for a quick lunch. The sushi was so fresh and flavorful and the presentation was perfect! When she picked up our order she also noticed that they have their dine in seating back open now, maybe next time we will eat there instead of takeout. read more

Julie O.

1 year ago

The place is clean and friendly, with attentive staff who refill your tea promptly. The first cup was good, but the refill tasted chlorinated. The sushi was fresh and delicious, and the miso soup was appropriately hot. Overall, it's a fantastic spot that I look forward to visiting. The food is consistent, the staff is attentive, and the pricing and portions are great. read more

Bobby W.

3 years ago

The food here is exceptional, albeit slightly on the pricier side. The ambiance might not be the most appealing, typical of a small establishment in a strip mall. However, the food more than makes up for it. Don't miss the chance to end your meal with some delicious red bean mochi. read more

Mara Jane G.

3 years ago

Had dinner here, got the sushi deluxe. I felt the look of the meal was nice but overall lacked any flavor. Also, we ordered the gyoza as a starter but it came out after the sushi, honestly thought they forgot it. Lastly I feel the sushi deluxe is a bit expensive, for what you get. read more

Philippa B.

11 years ago

Amazing sushi with great service. Everything is so fresh and delicious. The service is always on point and very welcoming. If I have a lunch guest, this is where I take them. Feel lucky to have them in the neighborhood. read more

Hayden P.

4 years ago

This place is truly a gem! Honest prices, great quality food, and top notch servers. When open for food before Covid the bathrooms were always clean and well stocked. This is my go-to place to get sushi. read more

Tito M.

8 years ago

One of the best service ever, they are kind and attentive the whole time you are there. Everything tasted fresh and great, definitely coming back many more times. read more

Edward A.

11 years ago

Place is amazing! Love to take the fam here for the best sushi in the area. Authentic and the employees are very friendly. Love this place!

Layla M.

112

4 years ago

Fast service, great ambiance, great service, sushi could be more cold. Great appetizers.

Margo R.

5 years ago

Fresh delicious sushi. They have a great menu with a lot of options. Highly recommend

Jack U.

3 years ago

Sushi is always fresh, service is great, and the atmosphere is always very welcoming.

Chris R.

5 years ago

Great sushi, friendly staff! #1 sushi spot in the Bristow/Gainesville area.

Joanne W.

11 years ago

Delicious. Great Service. Very clean. Food is so fresh.

Kevin S.

10 years ago

Excellent Sushi! Greeted promptly and service was fast.

Adam C.

6 years ago

My go to Sushi spot, friendly staff, quality sushi!

Kelly B.

5 years ago

Their food is amazing and fresh all the time.

Sharon S.

5 years ago

Great service workers! Highly recommened!

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