For context, I ordered food through the Too Good To Go app (leftovers at a discounted price). Pickup was during a day/time that the business was shown as closed on the map apps. The store can a bit difficult to located. It is located on the first floor within an office building - plenty of parking. Access was available through a glass door in the side of the building, near the dumpster and package drop box. There is a sign indicating what number customers should call for the staff to come out. A staff member welcomed me in and brought me to the store since it was so cold outside, which I appreciated. It was cute inside and the staff member was so nice. Included in my bag was spam musubi, kimchi tuna onigiri, and a few other types of onigiris. They all were tasted good and can be a quick, affordable meal. They also included chopsticks, a menu, and a coupon in the pickup bag. I'd be interested in coming back to try more items from their menu. read more

Black Sesame - Spam Musubi, Kimchi Tuna Onigiri, and other onigiri - Caterers Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I ordered food through the Too Good To Go app (leftovers food at a discounted price), so this review is based on that experience. The store is a bit hard to find since its on the bottom floor, tucked away in a corner of a large business building. The shop is super cute, and has a couple of tables for anyone who wants to dine in. It is pretty small and has a nice homey feel to it. The owner is super cute and seemed really happy that we had ordered some food from her restaurant. In my Surprise bag, I received Shiitake Mushrooms Onigiri, Kimchi Tuna ?? Onigiri, Spam Masubi, a California Roll with 1 shrimp nigiri. (Again, this was a Surprise bag; so please dont expect anything when you order through the app! Each order is different). -Kimchi Tuna Onigiri: 5/5 - it tasted delicious but I thought I was eating a Spicy Tuna Onigiri lol -Spam Masubi: 5/5 classic, salty spam with a good amount of rice ratio -California Roll: 5/5- I mean, it's a classic roll, tasted great -Shrimp Nigiri - 5/5, no complaints ---- My food didnt come with any wasabi and soysauce, so make sure you ask for some if you get take out. Luckily, I had some at home so it made the meal 100x better! This shop was so stinking cute, I would definitely come back to support the owners. Can't wait to tell my friends all about it! read more

See all

Nicole and I first discovered Black Sesame Rolls at this year's US Asian Fest, and were excited to learn they also have a physical storefront tucked inside an office building. The visit was well worth it. Nicole enjoyed miso soup, teriyaki salmon onigiri, and chicken curry onigiri, while I had miso soup, bulgogi beef onigiri, and shiitake mushroom onigiri. Everything was freshly made, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. These were hands down some of the best onigiri we've had in the DMV--a true hidden gem that we're so glad to have discovered. read more

Came to check out Black Sesame Rolls for their onigiri. There was parking for 30 minutes in front of the buildings. Black Sesame Rolls is located in an office building on their main floor. Once you walk through the main entrance with the blue cover it is towards the back in suite 102. The location is simple and clean. There is a small seating area where you could eat there but not for many people. They had about 4 chairs to sit and the counter to eat. I was able to order ahead and pick up for lunch. Although they do appear on the smaller side they were stuffed with the fillings. I had the chicken curry and teriyaki salmon onigiri which were both delicious. They have cold drinks in the cooler. You could easily order 2-3 onigiris for lunch! I saw an ordering station where you can conveniently place orders. This is such a nice spot to grab some onigiris for lunch. Will be returning to try other flavors and some rolls. read more

See all

The food was excellent and the staff was very friendly. Prices were fair and I had a great experience. I will be coming back! There is very limited seating so I would recommend getting a to-go order. The store is inside an office building so it can be a little hard to find, but totally worth it! read more

Black Sesame - Onigiri - Caterers Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I was immediately intrigued by the flawless 5.0 rating on Yelp and knew I had to see for myself--even if it meant rearranging my schedule to visit during their limited hours (Tues-Friday 10:30-4:00). And I'm so glad I did. This was the most delicious and generous bento box I've ever had, at a very reasonable price. This spot serves up Korean-Japanese fusion with real intention. The torched salmon nigiri featured a beautifully cut piece of salmon over a modest amount of rice, garnished with a smidge of green onion. The bulgogi roll was massive--closer to kimbap in size than a traditional sushi roll. The beef was tender and perfectly seasoned, with just the right balance of savory and sweet, and the fresh lettuce inside provided a crisp contrast. A coating of black sesame on the outside brought it all together. The shrimp tempura was absolute perfection--lightly battered, crispy, and still slightly warm. The pickup experience is slightly unconventional--it's tucked inside an office building--but once you're in, you'll find a wholesome, family-run gem that clearly puts a lot of love into what they do. HIGHLY recommend checking out if you can make it during their hours. I'll be back for sure. read more

Black Sesame - Torched salmon nigiri - Caterers Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

See all

Been here twice and the onigiri is great. They make both of my orders to order. Had the Salmon, Beef Bulgogi, Chicken Curry, and Spam Musabi and they were all wonderful. read more

First tried their onigiris at a community Yelp event they catered and have been hooked ever since! Everything is always so well seasoned and packed with filling. My favorites are the teriyaki salmon, beef bulgogi and inari tofu pockets. They sell at different farmers markets around the VA/DC area so I recommend catching them there if their Fairfax location is too far out. read more

I had the most wonderful experience at Black Sesame Roll! The couple who runs this place are an older Japanese couple, and they are just the sweetest people. They made me feel so welcome from the moment I walked in, and you can really tell they put their heart into every dish they serve. We ordered the combo platters, that came with one sushi roll each - we got the spicy salmon and spicy tuna (both DELICIOUS) - two ngiri each, and shrimp tempura. Everything was absolutely delicious. The sushi was fresh and flavorful, and the shrimp tempura was perfectly crispy. The quality of the ingredients really stands out, and you can taste the care in every bite. I will be definitely be coming back and recommend this place to anyone who appreciates authentic sushi and kind, attentive service. Black Sesame Roll has earned a loyal customer! read more

Black Sesame - Combo - Caterers Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

The owner is so nice and the food is delicious! We got a variety of things 3 different onigiris (mushroom, seaweed salad, tuna mayo), spam musubi, and tofu wrap and rice. Everything was fresh and tasty! We'll definitely be going back. read more

Definitely one of those hole in the wall places where you get the most bang for your buck - the sushi bento box has a large portion for $15! The owner was super nice and his wife cooking had so much attention to detail. I've always taken the food to go since, yes there is seating but it's more of a quick pick up cafe vibe where you can pick up lunch/dinner with a snack and drink. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a quick go to lunch/dinner spot when you're craving sushi and don't want to spend too much money! read more

Black Sesame - Bento box with spicy salmon roll and eel - Caterers Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

We had an amazing experience catering Black Sesame Rolls for my son's birthday party! We first tried them at the Vienna Farmers Market, and my toddler and baby devoured their onigiri and California roll in minutes. We also tried their kimchi (no msg!) and I enjoyed it all week. We loved the food so much that we decided to try their catering! I had some special requests, so I emailed my questions and they got back to me very quickly. They even prepared some samples to help me decide what I wanted -- including an off menu kimchi and spam onigiri. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! Since I was there around lunchtime, I also tried their bento box. You get to choose a roll (I chose eel avocado) and 2 nigiri (I chose torched salmon). It also comes with miso soup, seaweed salad, and another fresh salad. I thoroughly enjoyed it. They make everything with high quality ingredients and obviously a lot of love. They're a small, family run business, so I got to interact with the lovely couple (in person) as well as their daughter (via email). They were so kind, patient, and excited to help us with the event! On to the party, we ordered enough onigiri to feed a small army of toddlers and their parents We got a mix of salmon onigiri and bulgogi onigiri. The flavors were amazing. The rice was seasoned perfectly, and the fillings were fresh and delicious. They're quite large, and at $3 per onigiri, they're very affordable. The guests were so happy to have birthday party food that wasn't just pizza! Even before we finished setting up the food table, people were hovering around the onigiri platter asking if they could have one. They were a hit with kids and grown ups alike! Definitely check out Black Sesame Rolls - you can find them at their brick & mortar location (near the Fairfax H Mart), the Vienna Farmers Market (on Saturdays), or the Dulles Farmers Market (on Sundays). read more

Black Sesame - Salmon onigiri - Caterers Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

See all

I come through this place to grab lunch whenever I want sushi for lunch. Service and food has always been 10/10. I recently worked with them to cater food for 30+ people. The customer service was top notch. The food was so good. Everyone that came to the party was wondering where the food was ordered from. The ordering was super easy and the staff was very accommodating. I ended up ordering an assortment of onirigi and rolls and made changes to the total up until a few weeks before the party date. On the day of pick-up (which was a Saturday afternoon, a day they are not open) the food was ready, packaged very neatly, and presented beautifully. Lastly, the food was delicious and enjoyed by everyone. I would definitely recommend coming here for a meal or catering to anyone in the area! read more

Black Sesame - Caterers Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

This place is a hidden gem! Came across this unassuming little restaurant hidden in a business complex & was really impressed. I ordered the black sesame combo with torched salmon nigiri & unagi eel roll. The torched salmon was delicious, fresh, & generous size. The unagi was amazing & I loved the smoky flavor on the eel. The shrimp tempura was just okay, nothing to write home about. Very similar to the frozen Costco tempura. Also got a bulgogi onigiri. Fell apart as I ate it but was tasty! The husband/wife duo that owns this place is so sweet! Will definitely be back. read more

Y'all. If I still worked up here I would order every week from here. It was delicious. Besides the rolls being crazy fresh, they are ginormous. I had to lean back and sip on my soup whilst writing this. 3 seat counter and carry out also. Just dumb delicious. Please support. Like if Keith Lee comes to NoVa, he should come here. Plus the prices are early aughts prices. Bruh read more

See all

Hands down one of the best food discoveries I've made in Northern Virginia! I first found Black Sesame Rolls at the Dulles EatLoco Farmers Market and was immediately drawn in by their fresh selection of onigiri. I'm always on the lookout for quality small businesses to support when I visit a local market, and as soon as I saw the onigiri, I knew I had to try them. It's one of my wife's favorite comfort foods, and let me tell you -- she took one bite of their salmon onigiri and declared it her favorite of all time. That says a lot! The rice is absolutely perfect -- warm, fluffy, and seasoned just right -- and the fillings are fresh, flavorful, and made with obvious care. You can truly taste the love in every bite, like something passed down from mom's kitchen. There's a comforting homemade quality to everything they serve, which is rare to find. They sell out quick but do a great job of prepping multiple batches and deliver them to their booth periodically to make sure they're as fresh as possible throughout the morning. Since that first experience, I've made it a point to visit them every weekend at the Dulles market and can't wait to check out their storefront in Fairfax. They also have a booth at the Vienna Farmers Market, which makes it convenient depending on where you're located in NoVA. Beyond the amazing onigiri, they also offer a great variety of sushi, nigiri, kimchi, and even catering options for gatherings. Everything I've tried has been top-notch. The business is family-owned and operated, and it really shows. The team is friendly, warm, and genuinely passionate about their food and community. Whether you're a longtime sushi lover or someone curious to try something new, Black Sesame Rolls is a must. Highly recommend checking out their Fairfax location if you're nearby, or catching them at one of the farmers markets. You won't regret it. read more

Black Sesame - Family owned and operated - Caterers Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

See all

Tucked away in an office complex, this place is a hidden gem. The sushi and rolls were made to order and super fresh. The owners were extremely nice and sweet. When you walk in, the small space *smells* fresh - none of that fishy odors or cleaning supply smells. The quality is top notch. They also give you a loyalty card. Buy 9 meals and the 10th is free! No seating here so its take out only. read more

Black Sesame - Spicy tuna and shrimp nigiri bento box - Caterers Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Sesame is a new space inside an office building that has sushi and inari pockets! The prices are super fresh and the staff are so nice. Bonus perk: they play kpop music videos while you're in the store! I ordered some shrimp tempura rolls, veggie avocado rolls as well as some inari sushi pockets and they were made fresh. Super delicious - would definitely recommend you stop by! They're currently in their soft opening phase right now as well. read more

See all

WARNING: EXTREMELY FRIENDLY OWNER If you're a supporter of small local businesses then do I have a place for you. This is literal definition of a small local business. Be forewarned though that it may be tricky to find the place but they are inside the office building next to their sign outside. The food is such a good price (I hate to bring this part up because I'm terrified they're going to raise the price later one cause it's actually a lil too good of a deal especially for sushi.) But if they do they truly deserve it cause they are just too friendly. The meat and rice ratio is not only great but it is such a huge roll in general. (Sorry if my pics don't do it justice). Im not sure if it was a me problem but I was literally full off the two rolls and I shared it with someone. Im literally 190lbs lol... and usually eat the most in my friend group... Only compliant was rice was a tiny bit too sticky, but for the price and size I am gonna strongly overlook it cause everything else was great. Also theres no place to eat inside so just be ready to eat outside or in your car or take it home. Im going back to try other stuff so... Ill see you there. read more

Black Sesame - Spicy Salmon and Salmon Avocado Roll - Caterers Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

See all

Hidden gem! The best value take-out sushi in NOVA. I was initially a bit apprehensive about getting sushi from a take-out only spot hidden inside an office building lobby. However, i was very pleasantly surprised by the quality of food. This is better than many local sit-down restaurants. The sushi rolls definitely seem larger than most other restaurants. The sushi rolls are stuffed with fish and veggies. The fish is fresh and delicious. The veggies are crisp. The avocado is very generous. Be aware they had no tables for seating. They have free delivery within a 2 mile radius. If you are further away, you'll have to DoorDash for delivery. read more

See all

YUM!!! :) After trying this brand new hidden gem for the first time yesterday, it immediately made it to my rotation of Go-To local Fairfax spots. You'll find it off Fairfax Blvd on the bottom floor right inside a business office building. The owners are so welcoming & friendly, the food was delicious & insanely fresh. I'm not just talking fresh fish... the rice, the avocado, EVERYTHING! As I'm typing this, I'm resisting the urge to already go back.... But you know what? Life is short ;) Cheers to supporting small businesses!!! read more

See all

I didn't get a photo of the onigiri's because I devoured one of them.. haha, but it was delicious it was their kimchi tuna.. it was to die for! I ordered some of their speciality Inari also really yummy, I was a bit worried I wouldn't like the tofu skin, but it tasted quite nice. I also got a bento box with salmon avocado roll (which in my opinion nothing noteworthy) it came with tempura shrimp (also not noteworthy) but I really like their nigiri. I think this place is especially known for their onigiri, so perhaps stick to ordering that. He may be the owner or just manage the front, but he was very kind. I would come back here just for the hospitality! There is limited seating, so I recommend taking it to go! Hope one day they can open a larger spot, but for now they are located in an office building that you do have to enter to get to the restaurant. It's a lovely place I highly recommend coming here! read more

Black Sesame - Inari - Caterers Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

We ordered catering from Black Sesame Rolls for a birthday party and the end to end process was seamless. They were super responsive to my placing of an order (Onigiri and Musubi), and gave suggestions as to how much to order for my party. When we got the food, everything was packaged carefully and was ready on time. The food itself was delicious and filling - I am looking forward to ordering from them again! read more

Amazing place to get onigiri I really like how much filling they have inside and on top! They have a huge variety of foods

Had a lovely experience during their soft opening. I got the Bento box. Food was absolutely delicious, place was clean, and couple running it were very kind. Parking is easy and free. read more

Great Spot for Quick Sushi! Black Sesame Rolls is a hidden gem--mainly takeout and tucked inside a building, but worth finding. The inari sushi was delicious, and the California rolls were huge--twice the usual size! The lunch box was neatly packed and satisfying. Perfect for a quick, tasty lunch or dinner. read more

I had an appointment to checkout my knee. The knee is okay (no need to stop playing tennis) but the stomach started crying for sushi! Found this place by chance, my lucky day!! The sushi is delicious and fresh! I love their torched salmon. The tempura roll is perfect!! I especially liked their ginger salad dressing. I will definitely come back with or without my PT appointment! read more

See all

Great place for onigiri and inari! The toppings and fillings were so delicious. We tried the tuna, mushroom and salmon. All of them we would get again. Also the rice used for the onigiri was done perfectly - not mushy. The food came out so quickly as well. There is a small seating area against the wall if you don't want to take the food to go. The owner was very kind as well and checked in with us after we finished our food. Will definitely be back for my next onigiri or inari craving. read more

Food: The quality is excellent; everything is fresh and large. I tried their bento box, and it was delicious, fresh, and worth the money due to the generous portions. Service: Wonderful owners, incredibly kind and generous; the true definition of a mom-and-pop restaurant worth supporting Ambiance: super clean and cute. There are no chairs or tables yet, but I went to their soft opening and got the food to go. Must try: kimchi. It's the best kimchi I've had. It's fresh and perfectly fermented. This kimchi is the kind you would become addicted to. read more

See all

Tried this place for the first time during their soft opening, and I imagine I'll be revisting very often. Portions are large, everything tastes fresh, and in my opinion better than most sit-down sushi restaurants in the area. Extra points for the owners being very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended! read more

Black Sesame - Build Your Own Bento Box - Caterers Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

We had the pleasure of having Black Sesame Rolls as a pop-up at my work a few times, and the food is absolutely amazing. Excellent value and great flavor. The curry chicken onigiri is a must-try! read more

Small family business. If you are looking for onigiris, this is the place to check out. Very nice and sweet husband and wife. Really good service and really fresh food. Only place I'll go for onigiris from now on. read more

Black Sesame - Salmon, tuna mayo onigiris - Caterers Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

See all

Wonderful food and I love to get take out at this restaurant!! They have such a variety to choose from on their menu and it's a light meal after exercising :)) read more

I had salmon onigiri and it was seasoned so amazing! Good portion. The owners are very nice too.

The best rolls I had in this area by far and the owners are so sweet! I got a salmon and avocado roll and the salmon was sooooo fresh!!

Very friendly staff and delicious food. High quality ingredients and attention to detail. They are located inside of the office building, but worth the effort. read more

Black Sesame - Caterers Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

What a wonderful place. I ordered the eel, shrimp, and torched salmon nigiri, bulgogi inari, and kimchi. Everything tasted freshly made and delicious. The serving sizes were bigger than expected. The service was also great. This is a perfect to-go lunch or dinner spot. read more

This lovely spot fulfilled a custom catering order at a very reasonable price. They were so helpful, answering all my questions and even allowing me to pick up the order outside of business hours. I ordered the bulgogi onigiris and kimchi/tuna onigiris. Everyone loved both! read more

This place is amazing! The food is very fresh, clean, and delicious. I've already been here several times, but there are still other items on the menu I am looking forward to trying. The business owners are super kind and work hard to provide quality food and service. The bento box option is my favorite. I particularly enjoyed the salmon/avocado roll, torched salmon, torched eel, and fried oyster. I am very happy to support small businesses like these, where the owners put a lot of care and pride into their food services. One piece of feedback I would provide is that it would be helpful/welcoming to have a few tables/chairs for anyone who is waiting for their food. 5/5 stars! read more

Small business run by (I'm assuming) a husband and wife duo. My coworkers and I came in and each ordered a bento box. The salmon nigiri was so fresh and tasty. My eel roll was also delicious. I think my favorite item in the bento box was the salad, super fresh ingredients and I would buy that salad dressing if they sold it. read more