I was in the area and craving Japanese food (imho, we have less than stellar options on the MD side of the DMV), so I ordered the donkatsu bento for myself and the bulgogi bento for my partner (at her request). Lunch special made it $14.95 each, I believe. Restaurant was super empty when I went in - but it looked like the sort of place that would be nice for a date night or even just a work lunch. I was surprised at how much food came with the meals! We each got a miso soup, tempura vegetables, gyoza, roasted veggies, a salad, and four pieces of California roll. Definitely hadn't been expecting the generous portion. The roasted veggies, tempura veggies, and gyoza were wonderful. Tempura veggies were still crispy, the gyoza was super tasty - crispy on the outside and meaty on the inside. Roasted veggies were nicely flavored. The donkatsu itself was nice as well. If I had to critique anything, it would be that I could've used just a little bit more rice with the meal and also that they just used the crab stick in the California roll (as opposed to the nicer crab salad). Honestly though, they gave us so much other nice food that it isn't a big deal at all. Really enjoyed the food and would come back! read more

I recently went here for lunch with a friend. Cute little spot, hidden away from all the hustle & bustle of Arlington. For a not so busy time on a Thursday, the service was quite slow. The food took awhile to be prepared. Sushi special that I ordered came with miso soup & house salad. The salad dressing on the house salad was on point with the fresh ginger, super refreshing. I'd love to go back probably for dinner & order several dishes to include dessert. read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Miso soup & house salad - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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The Salmon Belly was the best. I could have just eaten 4 pieces of that and left happy! A good umami in there. Servers were very kind and you felt very welcomed. read more

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Not a bad place but not necessarily a keeper for me. It helps there's parking nearby and the service is very good, as well as clean inside. The atmosphere is comfortable and a nice setting to go with someone. However the food is average tasting. The miso soup is like most restaurants so not standout. The salad was a little disappointing. The bowls have been sitting in a refrigerator for awhile, which is obvious because the lettuce has no crunch or crispness to it. And the dressing needs work. I ordered yakisoba and found it slightly on the sweet side, and had no ginger, which helps make yakisoba pop. My wife had the unidon, which she enjoyed (but I suspect not strongly), and my son had the poke bowl, which he said was ok, but not a keeper. read more

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This place has the best variety of Japanese food and sushi in Clarendon. The combo deals are great and overall you get great quality and amount of food for a good price! It's a chill restaurant inside. It gets busy during lunch and dinner hours but otherwise it's quiet and relaxing and a great place for a sushi date. read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Asahi roll, volcano roll, tuna sushi combo - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

It's the best restaurant in Arlington. All the clerks are friendly and the food is amazing, too. Have the best dinner here, where both alcohol and food are delicious!! read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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It is a mediocre place with okay food. 1. Reservation: unnecessary. I have walked passed them and been here couple times and they have a lot of tables available always 2. Food: 3 stars - Cucumber roll: the cucumber was soooo freaking thick, you can't even pick it up. (see picture), it is a roll, by definition, you should be able to pick it up with your chopstick.. nope. 1 star (in Old town Alexandria, most sushi places make amazing cucumber rolls) - dragon roll (something like that): 4 stars, rather decent - Tonkatsu: the soup is so watery, I wish they stop by the Chaplin's in DC to know what the soup should taste like 3. Service: 3 stars Okay we had 2 people helping us, 1 great and 1 horrible. She took my chopstick while I was eating my rolls!! She knew I had 2 more dishes coming up. I thought she would bring it back or give me a new one... nope. I had to ask for 1 from the other server, so I could actually eat. What kind of place confiscates one's eating utensils fully knowing I wasn't done and as a server who took my order, knowing I had more dishes coming??!! She didn't even apologize or simply address that she made a mistake or was too busy and slipped her mind, anything. Nope. 4. Ambience: comfortable. Could serve as a happy hour place for large groups and/or an intimate date night. Versatile design. 5. Drinks: mixed drinks like cocktails are not good. Stick to wine/beer. read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Asahi: worst cucumber roll Ever - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Asahi is one of my go-to lunch spots in the courthouse area. Their lunch specials cannot be beat. I typically get their chicken teriyaki or shrimp teriyaki lunch special bento box, which comes with rice, vegetable tempura, fried gyoza, vegetable sushi, miso soup, and salad. All of that for less than $20! It's always delicious and fresh. The service is great and the ambiance is nice. I can't recommend them enough. You won't regret dining here. read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Shrimp teriyaki bento box - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The presentation of the rolls are really nice! Most are served on their boards and plated well. We came for dinner on a Tuesday night and were seated right away. I ordered the tiger roll and pacific roll. Both were good but my favorite was the tiger roll. Loved the shrimp tempura and it was very flavorful and filling. The signature rolls come with 8 pieces each. Service was good and our food came out quickly after ordering. You also get complimentary miso soup and a house salad with your order. Overall a great sushi stop. read more

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This place seemed good on the outside, but you should never judge a book by its cover. Food - Decent, the donkatsu was good and the miso soup and salad that came before it was okay, but the tonkatsu started to disapppoint. The broth was just sad. Service - decent but 1 of the ladies was very absent-minded. I like good food, so I doubt I will be coming here again. read more

Outstanding food and service!! We were in town for an extended weekend popped in one evening for dinner! Absolutely love our time. Great place. Super clean. Chill vibe. read more

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Ambiance was nice, but the restaurant was pretty empty when I went this past Tuesday evening. I can see why - this restaurant is pretty darn expensive. They have a few sushi roll combinations, and I opted on the cheapest combination - 3 simple sushi rolls (on lines 1-2 of the menu?) for $16.95. It included miso soup and house salad, at least! Both complimentary items were pretty standard. I enjoyed the salad dressing and the lettuce were pretty crisp and fresh. I got the yellowtail, tuna, and salmon sushi rolls. There wasn't a lot of fish in the amount of rice they gave, so I felt pretty ripped off. The salmon and yellowtail were pretty tasty! While the quality of the fish were good, I was not a fan of the price. After the meal, I still felt pretty hungry. You can definitely go elsewhere for cheaper sushi at the same quality, just saying. read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Yellowtail, Tuna, & Salmon sushi rolls - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Such a great neighborhood sushi spot! All of the staff were so sweet and attentive, and the sushi was so fresh. We were sat down immediately on a Friday night! Prices were very reasonable - this would be a great go-to spot if you live nearby. read more

Tl;dr Skip this place, under new terrible management. We used to love this place, but we went today for lunch and found out they're under new management. Service and food were unbelievably subpar, especially for Arlington: the sushi smelled overly fishy/old (we got our normal salmon and tuna nigiri) and the new staff was so rude it made me super uncomfortable. There was this tall guy behind the sushi bar making obnoxious comments to guests and the female hostess who was from the old staff - fairly certain he is the new owner. For the price of sushi, I would expect it to be much fresher and better tasting. So disappointed right now, this was our absolute go-to spot during covid and have been coming here for years, even after we moved out of the Courthouse area - guess we'll find a new spot now that knows how to treat their guests. read more

Good service. Very speedy. Yellowtail sashimi was decent. The salmon was a different story. It was tasteless and dull. Not at all what I would expect from a salmon sashimi. The environment is somewhat lively with the option for a hibachi meal/show. Overall, Asahi is OK. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. read more

Decent place for Japanese food! Their tempura and pork cutlet were tasty and filling for sure. It's in a convenient area too if you're in the court house area. Staff were attentive and nice. read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - fried shrimp on a plate - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This is our go to spot for sushi in Arlington. When we moved here we tried a few different places, and confirmed this is the best in the area! Whether we dine in or get take out, the food is always on point. Our favorite roll is the Sakura Roll! I love when we dine in too because it has a great vibe and you get miso soup and salad as part of the service. read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Entrance - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Went for a birthday dinner with my fiancé. Amazing service. Amazing food. Welcoming staff. I was overwhelmed with how well my experience went. Best dinner I have had all year. I will be back soon. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by Asahi! We decided to stop in for dinner after seeing a movie on a Saturday evening. We were seated right away. The service was great! The waitress was very helpful, friendly and funny. She checked on us often and the other staff filled our drinks when they got low. We had the tonkotsu ramen and the 3 roll's combination. Each entree came with soup and salad which I thought was a great deal. Sushi was decent, maybe some of the best I've had in the area. Very fresh and flavorful! The ramen had a nice flavor, but I'd definitely recommend getting it spicy. It was a nice portion size too. I would recommend if you are in the area and have a craving for sushi! read more

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Good Japanese option located right near the Court House AMC and metro. Service is always fast - no matter how close we cut it with our movie time and dinner plans, we always make it. Prices are fair, and they have combo specials for dinner that aren't crazy expensive, which is a nice change from some other local places. I've only had the sushi here, but everything looks good, and it's definitely my go-to choice when hanging around the movie theater. read more

Such a great find for lunch. The bento box price of $15.50 gives plenty of food to cover a couple meals, and being next to the Residence Inn, super efficient. I plan to stay at the Residence Inn going forward just for the access to Asahi! read more

All around a pretty good place for sushi. My wife wanted sushi for dinner last night, and I kinda wanted to walk to dinner, and Asahi looked like the best option that was open on Mondays and close enough to us to comfortably walk. We weren't disappointed. We were greeted immediately upon entering and quickly seated. The service was quick throughout. While we took our time eating and didn't feel rushed /at all/, we were finished there on our own terms early enough that it seemed almost surprising. We shared four rolls: a California roll, a spicy tuna roll, a shrimp tempura roll, and a "tropical roll," which was topped with mango. That order came with complementary miso soup and a small starter salad. The sushi was good enough that neither of us hit the "sushi wall," where it's sometimes hard to keep eating sushi, but it was more than enough food. All of the rolls were good. The latter two rolls, the "specialty" ones, were notably good among sushi places I've been to, and I already look forward to going back specifically for the tropical roll, while the first two "standard" rolls were probably above average but not remarkably so. They have a respectable cocktail menu, which many sushi places don't. I got the Toki highball and my wife got something described as topical (I forget the name or what was in it, but I tried a sip and it WAS very tropical). Most of the cocktails run $10, though I think the Toki highball is the outlier at $12... That's reasonable anywhere, and a deal for a place with a convenient Arlington location! While we didn't get sake, I read the sake menu, and not only were the prices reasonable but the menu included detailed descriptions of a dozen or so sakes, each rated on a sweet to dry scale that was explained understandably at the bottom of the page. I might go back just to learn a little more about sake, and if more places had sake me he's like theirs, I'd order it more. For those looking for a beer, the prices were also great. They offer a few domestics (including Miller and Yuengling) for $5.45. While it's not a "beer bar," they have a few other beers at each of at least two higher, but affordable for the brands, price levels. We didn't order additional appetizers, sides, or desserts, but the prices for them would have been very reasonable. The menu also suggested they have good deals on lunch specials. I'll definitely be back. And, I could easily see adding an extra star to this already positive review someday when I get around to having one of their lunch specials if it delivers like their sushi dinner did. read more

Great food and a great atmosphere! I went here for the first time to try a new sushi place, and I was pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious and filling. We ordered the dinner special, and it was very affordable I will definitely be coming back here! read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

What a great sushi spot, conveniently located next to the Courhouse metro and AMC. We had no problem getting a table on a Sunday night before our movie. The service was polite and speedy. The main value of this spot is their sushi combos. Our table of two got two combos, which is a great deal for six different rolls and allowed us to sample a variety of their offerings. There was not a bad roll in the bunch - everything was fresh and flavorful. I'll be back next time I need a pre-movie dinner! read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Sushi combination x2 - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I have been here 2 times! My bf loves sushi and has been to quite a bit spots so to hear that they did well is a good sign! I love sushi don't get me wrong but it's never something that woos me. Service- Fab! So attentive, very nice, and always helpful! Food- everything that we have had has been so good!! Fresh- we sit at the bar and they make it right there. Never had a bad roll or udon! The udon- soooo good!!! The place is a little tricky to find but if you're at the AMC around the corner, don't forget to stop by! read more

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We loved this place so much! They have such a great variety of rolls and additional entry items. We were FAR from disappointed with the whole experience! We got a few of their signature rolls: The Volcano roll, Tiger roll, and Hawaiian roll! All were delicious! We'll definitely be back. read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Asahi is a fun sushi place with excellent customer service, indoor ambiance and an extensive menu to choose from. We ordered more sushi than we could eat and it was all delicious, especially our salmon roll topped with lobster salad. It's conveniently located right next to the AMC and metro, so it's a great spot to grab dinner before or after a movie. read more

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Asahi Japanese Restaurant provides good service and good food. I placed my order online and arrived at the restaurant to pick up my food at exactly the time specified. When I arrived, the restaurant was actively serving dine in customers as well as other people in front of and behind me. Despite this work load, and to my surprise, my food was already ready. I ordered a ton of nigiri. I felt that the nigiri was very reasonably priced for the quantity of food I had received. I've been to other sushi restaurants that pack a ton of rice with a small amount of fish. However, Asahi gives you a sizeable portion of both sushi rice and seafood. Moreover, everything tasted fresh, and the sushi rice was perfectly seasoned. read more

They have great roll specials. Their combo rolls are very tasty and I think the sushi is well priced. You can choose a combo of 3 different types of rolls, soup and salad for under $20.00 The couple of times I have been there the service has been great and the rolls are very fresh. I wish I lived closer :( read more

I usually visit Asahi for lunch so this was my first time here for dinner. The food was good and prepared quickly. It was pretty quiet on a weekday evening. We didn't have a reservation and were able to be seated right away. read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This place is tucked in Courthouse plaza so it can be easy to miss, but it has some of the most consistently good sushi in the area. Always delicious, always what you'd want/expect based on the description of the rolls, and a lot of their items come with free miso soup & salad which is always a plus. They have quick and dependable service inside, and a very user-friendly website if you order online! So much cheaper than other DMV-area sushi places and consistently tasty so it's a regular spot for me! read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Located in Arlington near the AMC courthouse plaza. Dined in with friends on a Friday night at Asahi. It was a pleasant experience. The inside had a nice welcoming ambiance. All the staff were wearing masks properly and were proficient at serving us. The menu was pretty vast. I got to try a bunch of food since I was in a group. The noodle dishes we tried were ramen, udon, and yakisoba. All were very good. The tonkatsu ramen broth was especially really yummy. I also got to try shrimp shumai and some fried dumplings. In terms of sushi, they were all very fresh and delicious. They were generous with the portion size. They were very busy with both dine in and take out orders. Good to see them doing well. Excellent service Excellent food Plenty of options to choose from In the process of renovating. I'm sure the interior will look even better. Street parking is free after 8 pm. Plenty of spots and also garage nearby. read more

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I have been to this location a couple times and each time it does not disappoint. The first time we ordered in and had great service and free miso soup and the sushi was delicious. The second time we went, we decided to get the same sushi, but do takeout. Unfortunately, we did not get the free miso soup but the sushi was still really really good. I actually recommended this to one of my friends as a must go to place in the area. I would go again and fully plan to. read more

It's a no from me. My boyfriend and I went here for a quick dinner after a long day. We arrived about 50 minutes before closing-- annoying I know, but hear me out; there were other people inside, and we were going to be done before they actually closed because we're just not those people. The host greeted us, and had us wait while he asked permission to seat us-- again, 50 min before the posted closing time. Right off the bat, we were uncomfortable. We were really apologetic and said that we would leave, but he showed us to the table without responding to the concerns. It was extremely apparent that the host and our server were absolutely infuriated that we decided to dine with them. Now, I'm a reasonable person, my boyfriend and I have both worked in food service before-- we know we were being annoying by coming late, but the rudeness was excessive. The server greeted us by staring at us with his iPad in hand. We quickly ordered, and he just said "okay" repeated the order, and walked away. The host served us water, little did we know, it was the only water we'd receive. Our meals came with soup and a salad. The server dropped them off quickly, which was one the few redeeming qualities of this restaurant-- quick service! He didn't bring us silverware, and walked away quickly as to not be pestered with such a big ask. We later flagged him down and requested silverware for our salads. He brought one fork. Honestly, I'll give it to him-- that was hilarious. Good for him. So we just grabbed our own chopsticks from the nearby bar top so we could quickly eat our appetizers. The entrees were then brought out-- Chirashi and Sakedon, accompanied by a couple sushi rolls. My food was great, and the server was kind enough to bring us some small bowls for soy sauce, but unfortunately forgot the soy sauce. Thankfully we pillaged from the nearby bar again. My boyfriend however, had to debone his salmon. It was unfortunate that the server didn't pass that along to him-- but don't worry, he quickly figured it out upon his first bite! We ate in about 12 minutes, and requested the check from the host because we didn't, and wouldn't, see the server again. We paid the bill and got the hell out of there-- we left 10 minutes before the restaurant closed. So to recap; extremely poor service, and boney salmon. We will never be back. If you're looking for a better experience and better sushi I would recommend your local gas station, or the cafeteria at Virginia Hospital Center. At least the cashier will acknowledge your existence as something other than an irritation. read more

We had high hopes since it's reviewed so highly here. This was the only place where you get one tiny slice of pork and a single leaf of vegetable in $17 ramen. Also, the resentment from the cook to include a few cents worth of vegetables in udon with tempura....I know times are hard but that is going too far. I hope they can resolve this. We don't feel like coming back or recommending the space. read more

Well located sushi! This place is in a good spot in Arlington. Right by metro and plenty of parking around. The staff is friendly. The sushi is good. I am a bit of a sushi snob so while this is far from the best sushi I have had it is also far from the worst. They have plenty of tasty rolls and such. read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Very nice! - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This was a low-middle tier for Japanese food, and definitely even lower if you consider all Japanese food in the DMV. My partner and I ordered Tonkatsu ramen and gyoza, which also came with miso soup and a salad. The miso + salad was...okay, but nothing to write home about. The gyoza were actually pretty good! The spicy tonkatsu is actually just tonkatsu with togarashi so...take that information as you will. I honestly have gotten better developed broth from the frozen packs at Hmart though, and with the lack of toppings, it just wasn't worth what you can get in the area for the price. The service was really friendly and I honestly gave a big tip because I felt bad. I would probably skip this one if I had the option. read more

Good food and good service from the staff. We enjoyed the sushi and salmon teriyaki. This restaurant has been at this location forever. Good go to place in courthouse. read more

Great rolls and nigiri selection, and tasted delicious! Cooked fish options are available on the menu. Beautiful presentation. The nigiri was topped with a good sized portion of fish, which can be hard to find! Service was wonderful. Conveniently located near the Court House metro and other restaurants, with very reasonable street parking available on adjacent streets. read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Court House roll, California roll, and selected nigiri (eel, salmon, yellowtail) - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

We ordered takeout online. We were given a 7:15 pickup time. We arrived around 7:20. When we arrived they told us it'd be 10 more minutes. It ended up being 25 more minutes. We didn't receive our food until ~7:50. We also asked for sides of eel sauce and spicy mayo and received neither. Service didn't seem to acknowledge the fact that their estimation was 35 minutes late. We ordered a ton of different rolls total. We had a unanimous decision that the sushi was tasty, but wasn't amazing. There wasn't a strong differentiation in flavor from roll to roll. I ordered 3 rolls personally, and none of the rolls were packed with too much flavor. The price is very reasonable for specialty rolls and wide variety. I'd probably come back, but I'll definitely try other sushi first. read more

Asahi Japanese Restaurant - Volcano Roll - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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