I had a really good experience here. I ordered California rolls and the food was fresh and tasted…read morereally good overall. Everything was prepared pretty quickly even though it seemed busy. The staff was friendly which I appreciated. I had a small issue with my order since the cucumber was missing from the rolls but they handled it well when I reached out. Overall it is a solid sushi place and I would come back again.

Miso soup average, but with no chunks of tofu. Teriyaki salmon quite tasty. Nigiri was very good,…read morebut the basic tuna roll (in the sushi deluxe) was kind of awful. Probably used cheaper cuts of fish, and was very chewy. Staff nice, and sitting very cozy.

This is a quaint little place in Alexandria, conveniently located in Old Town…read more Great service and the staff was very friendly. As for the sushi, it was very reasonably priced. $7 for a California roll. $2 for miso soup. I got the crunch queen and a spicy California roll. Yummy. They also have a large selection selection of premium sakes and Japanese beers.

Hinata Sushi Bar & Grill is conveniently located in Old Town Alexandria and is a great choice…read morewhether you're in the mood for sushi, hibachi, or a combination of both. From the moment you arrive, you're welcomed with complimentary soup, salad, and water, all of which were fresh and flavorful. I visited around noon for lunch and was seated immediately. The restaurant was fairly quiet, which made for a relaxing dining experience. Service was exceptionally fast, and the staff was attentive throughout my visit. The atmosphere is clean, comfortable, and inviting, making it a great spot for a casual lunch or dinner. I ordered the shrimp teriyaki, which was $23. While it may be slightly higher priced than some alternatives, the quality, convenient location, and free parking make it well worth the cost. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely return in the future. If you're looking for quality Japanese cuisine in Old Town Alexandria, Hinata Sushi Bar & Grill is worth checking out.

I believe this place is run by the people who run Gin Ramen in the Carlyle area, which is right…read morenear me and I go there all the time for their amazing happy hour. I have only done takeout from here and it was delicious but a little expensive. I felt it was worth it though, and it was somewhere that I wanna try again. I imagine that the dine in experience is similar to Gin, in that they have really good service, and make you feel very welcome to be there and you can tell that everything was made with care and love

Very cool spot where u can take a date, dress up or go casual. Dining area is poppin with lanterns,…read moreinteresting decor that grabs the eye, very nice dining tables and friendly Staff. Pretty extensive menu from Sushi to Ramen with a whole lot of interesting dishes in between. Prices are medium to high, but reasonable. I went with Seafood Mei Fun at $19.95 - at first was skeptical at portion, but flavor packed with plenty of seafood (scallops, shrimp, crab). It did the trick, not stuffed, but full. I enjoyed the flavor (new dish for me). Would do this again. Wife went with Katsu dish, lightly breaded & fried with a slight crisp. I tried a couple, not bad. Overall decent, but not a Wow- had better, but definitely had worse She was not a fan of salad mixing with other items on plate.. Gyoza was our opening appetizer- not bad, liked the sauce. I would try again, wife was a maybe.

Osaka is a perfectly decent Japanese restaurant. We've eaten in-house here once and grabbed…read moretake-out once. Prices are kinda high, but the food is very good. Not a huge menu, but if you are craving Japanese cuisine, you'll find something to your liking here. The time we ordered take-out here, I had the New York Strip dinner. It came with veggies, 2 shrimp and fried rice (the fried rice is $2 more than the steamed rice).

10/10 my go to and worth the 30 min drive since the food and people are so kind and friendly. Also…read morevery clean place. Cannot recommend enough. Please support small business, it's important for community.

We were looking forward for a fun, dining experience for our grandmother's birthday. Unfortunately,…read morethe experience was lackluster. Ambiance: We visited on a Friday around 1pm, and the place was completely empty. I don't need it to be packed to capacity, but when you are coming for a birthday, you want the place to be lively. The restaurant has TVs, but the Hibachi doesn't, so it felt pretty lame. Service: The service felt apathetic. Our waitress seemed a bit unenthused. We noted that one person in our party had a shellfish allergy. This seemed to put the waitress in a bit of a panic. She came back afterward with a list of ingredient and insisted that we take a picture of the ingredients listing. I explained to her that I didn't need to take a photo. She insisted. Finally, I had to say, "I promise, we are not going to sue you. All you have to simply do is not give one person any shrimp." The chef gave a really watered down performance, but I will give him the benefit of the doubt. When he did the first fire trick, a couple of people jumped back in fear. So, I think he decided to keep it very vanilla, so I will give a pass, but it did make for a boring experience. He also gave me fried rice instead of steamed, but no biggie. They did give grandma a birthday dessert, so bonus points for that. Food: I thought the food was pretty good. One person thought the rice was too salty. Other than that, it was typical hibachi. It actually tasted better as leftovers later when the flavors got more familiar with one another. Conclusion: Due to the atmosphere and generic service, I probably wouldn't visit again. I especially wouldn't visit again for a birthday celebration. Midday Friday may not be the most peak time, but I know there are other restaurants that can provide a more festive birthday experience.

I stopped in on a Thursday evening around 4 pm and the place was pretty empty with only one family…read moreat a table. The restaurant was clean and the waitress was pleasant. My cook name was Raz and he was pretty good. He was quick,very polite accommodating and professional. I was surprised they didn't make us wait for a whole table to fill up like most hibachi's do. The food was really good and the drinks were ok. Only issue was the drinks took a long time to be prepared which I didn't understand because there were only a handful of full of people there and they were wrapping it up when I arrived. This was overall a great dining experience and I'm sure I'll return for another experience.

We came here on a cool rainy June Tuesday to check out Ichiban. We were allowed to seat ourselves…read moreand since it was middle of the afternoon, there were plenty of tables to pick from. Service was fine and attentive. We like Ichiban and will definitely be back. Sushi and ramen are the biggies here, but there's other stuff too like bento boxes, fried rice and plenty of appetizers. We started out with the miso soup which was rich and flavorful. We also got the crunchy shrimp and crispy shrimp rolls. Both were good, but I especially liked the crunchy shrimp rolls. In addition, we ordered the pan-fried shumai. I'm used to steamed shumai, but I really like pan-fried. The dipping sauce that came with the shumai was tasty. JP ordered the salmon bento box. It came with endamame, pan-fried gyoza, carrots, sautéed onion, broccoli and white rice. The salmon with a nice glaze was delicious and perfect. I ordered the beef bento box. It was the same as the bento box, except instead of salmon, it came with a steak-like cut of sliced beef. This also was an excellent bento box.

I came for the sushi pops but stayed for the sushi lol! Stumbled on Ichiban on a Sunday dinner…read morewhere we thoroughly enjoyed the FRESH sashimi and sushi! Tried the veggie gyoza and the GOLDEN shrimp - that is a must order, so good! they do have Happy Hour from M-FR from 230- 630pm!! such a long HH, you need to take advantage of. The Seared salmon roll from the HH menu was my favorite. The Japanese cream puff was SO light, it was a perfect ending to our meal. The free parking garage next door (library parking) makes it so convenient. Highly recommend for a lowkey dinner date out!

I have been here multiple times The pictures that I uploaded…read moretoday are only of one out of many times did I have eaten here. Like most people who reviewed, i can definitely say the food here has always been really good. Specifically their rolls ! We probably always order 1-2 of the fun specialty rolls. I tried the chasu ramen for the first time and it was pretty good. It didn't blow my mind. But I sometimes am afraid if sushi places even make good ramen you know. But it was good. I do not recommend that the squid salad. Sorry that was not for me. Other than that, the space is really nice There's always seating when we go

A great sushi spot! Cute and clean ambiance, friendly and fast service, and delicious food…read more With regard to gluten free options, the menu is not marked (perhaps a suggestion I have for the restaurant). However, they offer GF soy sauce, and our server was very knowledgeable about which options were GF, so that made up for it. Will absolutely return!! :)

The place looks cute, with drawings on the wall for decor (wallpaper?). The pho was decent with…read moresome flavor (nothing compared to Pho 75). However, the brisket was dry and there was too much noodles. If I really was too lazy to drive to Pho 75 without cash, then I'd go here for convenience of a 5 min drive. The pho wasn't bad, but I felt like it can use more depth in flavor (I'm not sure how to explain the ingredients or cooking). The Banh Mi was a huge turn off for me, even though it wasn't bad. I wouldn't count this as a banh mi because there was no pate and they added some kind of mayo (spicy/yum yum/Sriracha). I don't want to completely rule out this place because they have other items that sound good to try; lemongrass dishes, Chinese takeout combos, and ramen.

Tucked away with plenty of parking, 2D Noodles is a sneaky little win for a quick, tasty lunch. The…read morescallion pancakes were smaller than I imagined, but they packed such a crunchy, savory punch that I almost forgot to share. I went with the lemongrass chicken vermicelli--fresh, flavorful, and shockingly generous for the price. My son is now a full-blown Pho Thai evangelist--he loved the balance of noodles and meat and wouldn't stop talking about it. The service was friendly, and the vibe on a Tuesday afternoon was calm and easy--exactly what you want when you don't feel like rushing. Bonus points for the clean bathroom (we all know that matters). I would definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for a quick bite and plenty of Asian cuisine options. Pros: * Flavor-packed dishes * Generous portions * Plenty of parking * Friendly service * Clean bathroom Cons: * Scallion pancakes smaller than expected