Beautiful rolls full of quality grade raw fish. Came for a work lunch takeout. $20 for three rolls, some seaweed salad, and edamame. I will be back. read more

Cafe Ile - Tuna Avo roll, salmon avo roll, cali roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

After attending a work conference, my parents and I enjoyed a delicious dinner at Cafe Ile in McLean, VA. We ordered several dishes to share, including the Chawanmushi, Seafood Sunomono Salad, Miso Salmon, Sashimi Combo, Super Dragon Roll, and Rainbow Roll. Everything was beautifully prepared, but the Sashimi Combo and Super Dragon Roll were the highlights of our meal! Chawanmushi: This traditional Japanese steamed egg custard featured crab meat and enoki mushrooms. I especially loved its delicate, silky-smooth texture. Seafood Sunomono Salad: Unlike the typical Sunomono salads I've had elsewhere, Cafe Ile's version featured an assortment of seafood, including salmon, tuna, crab, and octopus. It was a nice twist on a classic Japanese dish! Miso Salmon: Miso-marinated salmon served over a bed of cauliflower purée. A lovely combination of flavors! Sashimi Combo: One of my absolute favorites of the evening! The chef's assortment featured an impressive selection of seafood, including monkfish liver, herring, various types and grades of tuna, salmon, scallops, and more. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and I especially appreciated the flavorful takikomi gohan served alongside the sashimi. Super Dragon Roll: Another standout! This roll featured shrimp tempura topped with marinated, cooked eel and alternating red, yellow, and green masago. The combination of ingredients made this one of my favorite rolls of the evening. Rainbow Roll: A classic California roll topped with tuna, salmon, and avocado. A great choice for anyone who enjoys a variety of fish in one roll! Overall, we had a fantastic dining experience at Cafe Ile! I appreciated the variety of traditional Japanese dishes, the freshness of the seafood, and the thoughtful presentation of each dish. The Sashimi Combo alone makes me want to return! We're already looking forward to our next visit, especially to experience their omakase! At the time of our visit, omakase was offered Monday through Thursday at 5:30 PM and required advance reservations. Highly recommend Cafe Ile for anyone looking for quality Japanese cuisine and fresh sashimi in McLean! read more

This is hands down the best sushi I have ever had!! Lots of homemade items. They make their own soy sauce and ponzu sauce. Rumor has it that they make their own wasabi. What a pleasant surprise to have fresh sliced ginger rather than pink jarred ginger with all the preservatives. The Food was absolutely AMAZING! It was very fresh! The PRESENTATION was AMAZING! I wouldn't hesitate to eat here again. When we first arrived we were brought a bowl of seaweed salad and freshly steamed edamame to share at the table. We also enjoyed a small bowl of corn soup. My friend and I shared the Salmon Carpaccio appetizer. We both had a Tysons Combo. I had the yellowtail and my friend had the salmon. The yummy house-made soy saw was not as salty as a traditional processed soy sauce. We chose Cafe île, since it was near our hotel in Tysons before our trek home to the valley. We arrived at a very strange time. It was 3 pm on a Sunday over Labor Day weekend. The bathrooms were clean so I am assuming the kitchen is too. The restaurant itself had piles of crumbs around. It was quite dirty. Hopefully they were in the middle of sweeping and cleaning up the dining room. We can't wait to come back!! read more

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From my 9 yr old son who loves sushi: "It was great. There was a big menu and the food was amazing the building looked great too more people should go here." read more

Cafe Ile - Sushi roll combo platter A - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

I am so glad I found this little gem that's tucked away less than 5-minutes from my dentist and ortho office! Now...I'm not sure if I was supposed to wait a certain amount of time before I ate after a cleaning...but I didn't! lol. I was so hungry and was in the mood for sushi. Being a big foodie as I am I love finding new restaurants to try and this was did not disappoint! Parking was easy they had some right in the front of the restaurant reserved for customers as well as a garage for more parking spaces if it got crowded. Walking inside it is a small cozy space and because I was by myself I was seated at the sushi bar. I told the sushi maker my food order and the waitress my order for wine. I tried the Merlot and Pinot noir which the merlot was so luscious I got another glass. So my order was fries shrimp shumai, Ile yellowtail combo which came with a yellow tail sashimi, spicy yellow tail roll I added cream cheese, and yellowtail nigiri. So fresh and so pretty how it came out! Aesthetically pleasing top notch! They gave me a few freebies seaweed salad and edamame and a side dish of pickled condiments very tasty. So being the big back that I am I ordered more to go and it was the Ile salmon combo and substituted spicy salmon roll with spicy tuna roll add cream cheese. I really loved how they package the to go order kept my sushi fresh until it the next day. I will definitely stop here again after the dentist...lol. read more

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Such a cute little place tucked away in Tyson's. The food was great but a little on the pricey side. The double salmon roll was perfectly flavored and creamy with the sauce. And the service was great! read more

Cafe Ile - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Unassuming Japanese spot very high quality sushi! Have a few appetizers and ramen dishes, but the vast majority of the menu is sush I came here for dinner on a Friday night with my fiance and we each got 2 different rolls and an edmame app. There was a lot of high quality sushi for the price of each, but the serving size of the edmame was very small. Small dish of complimentary corn soup Service was a little slow/it was a little hard to get their attention read more

Cafe Ile - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

What can I say? Bravo to the chef ! Honestly,this is my 5th or 6th time eating here and I hesitated to leave review,because it's difficult to admit that this small overpriced cafe/restaurant hidden in the middle of corporate Buildings,can be excellent. Well,you got my vote and my loyalty. Place itself is not impressive and service is nice,but not superb. So,I thought on 4 stars,but this food... Wasabi - made in the house,soy sauce- made in the house by chef recipes. Soy sauce is home made!!!! Thick ,complex,tangy and not salty,amazing!!! I ordered sashimi combo this time and it's served with not white lousy rice,but takikomi gohan( please try it). This is one of the most complex flavor combinations in rice I ever had. I felt dashi broth,mirin,tons of veggies and even beans. Sooo nicely served with fish cake flowers on top. Sashimi itself was outstanding,fish selection was excellent,with scallops,squid and freshest cuts of fishes. Previous times I tried rolls and it was amazing as well. So,prices are high, this is not sushi eatery where you can casually grab your lunch. But if you feel like you want artistic style and refined food,or just want to celebrate yourself,this one s the place to indulge and enjoy! read more

Cafe Ile - Takikomi gohan served as sashimi rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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The location is pretty small and decor is outdated. There were chair cushions on the seats and i had to turn mine over before i sat down because it had stains on it. It was not crowded so we were seated right away. Fast and friendly service. They bring you edamame, seaweed salad and soup to start which is a great addition. We enjoyed our sushi, it was fresh and well cut. I didn't enjoy the small drop of Wasabi un between the rice and the fish in my nigiri. I would ask not to include that if i returned. The fatty tuna (Toro) was delicious, my favorite. read more

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Such a cute and little hidden gem in the area! The service was quick and the employees were friendly and helpful. The fish was fresh and the ginger was delicious! I just wished there wasn't too much wasabi in the nigiri, but besides that everything else was great read more

Cafe Ile - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

TL;DR: 3.8/5: good value and decent flavors; friendly service Came here for a friend's birthday lunch and came around 1PM on a Saturday. The space is on the smaller size. There were several tables, and it was overall very nice and quiet. Interior is cute, but I think their original concept was supposed to include a coffee shop section, which seems like it has closed (?). There was only 1 server, and he was very nice, friendly, and attentive. Even though he was handling all the tables and running food on his own, he was quite attentive and quick. FOOD: ~Complimentary edamame and seaweed salad: can't mess it up ~Complimentary soup: It was like the Korean corn cream soup that I ate a lot when I was sick. A little too watered down for me ~Sashimi Combo C (4/5): comes with a variety of fish, some premium like chu-toro, ama ebi, and scallop. It seems like the fish was already lightly dressed with soy sauce. For $50 bucks, it was a great value. ~Takikomi gohan (4/5: personal preference): This came with the sashimi combo. When it first came out, I wasn't sure what to expect. When I ate it with the nori, it had a very strong yuzu flavor. I like yuzu in savory dishes, and this was very tasty. Tart and savory. But I can see many people not liking it. ~Spicy yellowtail roll (3/5): basic ~Super Dragon Roll (4/5): Comes with basically a whole slab of eel on the top. It had a lot of different things inside, but didn't taste too muddled ~Tonkotsu ramen (2.9/5): Broth was okay, but it could use some umph. Noodles were nice. Chasu had good flavor but was a little tough. Overall, the food, vibes, and service were decent. Cute date night spot for affordable sushi. read more

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This was a recent discovery by my husband and we were so pleasantly surprised by how good the sushi was! Husband just took us here on a whim for a nice sushi meal and so glad we did. New fave sushi spot in the area. Cafe Ile is an unassuming cafe but the sushi is excellent. When you taste how fresh the fish is - you will know right away. We ordered the Chef's Island which has assorted Sashimi, Sushi, Grilled fish, super dragon roll, spicy tuna shrimp tempura roll and it was so good! Our teenage son was with us and helped us with this platter, although he also had a ramen bowl. We really enjoyed the delicious sushi and hope to be back soon! Everything tasted and looked amazing. read more

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Longtime lover of Sushi. I dont get to Tyson's too often. Favorite spots in VA so far are Ariake in Annandale area and AKA Sushi in Bristow, VA. This place has nice reviews on Yelp so we gave it a try. The Salmon/Yellowtail Combo I ordered came with a small bowl of corn soup (a first for us), and some Edamame. The soup was just okay--rather bland. I prefer a good Miso soup. The sushi came out and was truly beautiful to look at! my daughter got a Rainbow Roll she enjoyed it and I tried a piece. My sashimi came with an unusual rice dish; (Takikomi gohan). The soy sauce had a weird semi sweet flavor and was very thin. We both did not enjoy it. My dish was $34. The roll was $16. The service was super slow but they were very busy. Most disappointing was how noisy the place was. Would not return. read more

Came here because my coworkers recommended it, and I was very excited to get some coffee with sushi. The sushi was REALLY good. The tyson roll is like a crab with shrimp tempura, and the crab on top had a really nice smoky flavor. I also really liked the location because its in an office building, but the inside really gives me Japan cafe vibes. I was a little disappointed that they did not have either pastries or coffee despite advertising 3 things: sushi, coffee, and pastries lol. However, since I was there for the coffee, I'm not going to say it was just okay because the sushi was really good. A good place to go for a work lunch! read more

We were looking for a good sushi restaurant in the Tysons area and came across Cafe Ile and decided to give it a try because of its good rating. I have to say that I'm really shocked by the raving reviews of this place. We got the calamari as appetizer, sashimi combo A, and one of the signature roll combos. The calamari...WHAT IS THAT? This was $16 for a total of maybe 6-7 pieces of calamari on the plate with majority being onions and peppers. We felt extremely ripped off for $16. The sashimi combo was okay, but the tuna tasted a little off/bad and was mushy in a bad way. For the roll combo, I don't understand why they'd put two extremely similar rolls in a combination together (they were both shrimp tempura rolls), and the rolls kept falling apart as soon as we picked them up. Not nicely wrapped at all and was hard to eat because everything was falling apart. I feel like they spent majority of the time just decorating the plates. The only thing that was saving me from giving this place a 1 star was that the server lady was very nice. Other than that, this place seems extremely overpriced for the quality they offer. read more

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Very impressed with the sushi here! The Dynamite roll, seared salmon roll, and 2 & 1 roll were delicious and the fish portion and quality were great. Atmosphere was cozy. There was only 1 server tending to the whole restaurant though, so had to wait a little longer to order and receive our food - was not a big deal though. Just something to note if you're thinking about coming here in a rush. Great place for a date night or bringing a group! Would recommend and come again. read more

Cafe Ile - Seared Salmon Roll* and Dynamite Roll* - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Cafe Ile has been on my radar for quite some time now but you have to be in the mood for sushi as it doesn't have a wide selection of the typical Japanese dishes (which isn't a bad thing) but everyone in your party should probably be feeling sushi (they do have Ramen and several apps). If you specialize in sushi it must be good right? Yes, the sushi is on point here. We ordered the Chef's Island which offers up sushi, sashimi, rolls, and grilled fish designed to serve 2-3. It's definitely enough food for 2. They give you an assortment of different cuts of fish in addition to the standard tuna, salmon, yellowtail, etc. Good quality melt in your mouth sushi. The grilled fish is Ok..a bit on the dry side but the wife liked it. They also start off the meal with a small corn soup and seaweed/edamame salad which is gratis. One comment - the restaurant is on the small side and they had one server at dinner so be prepared to wait a bit longer as it definitely has a 'mom & pop' vibe with limited number of servers. Overall, very happy we tried Cafe Ile and we'll be back. read more

Cafe Ile - Grilled fish - Chef's Island - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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I love Cafe Ile! I always get the sashimi combo A which comes with a variety of high quality sashimi. They also give you free corn soup, seaweed salad and edamame to start the meal. The service is great and its a cute date spot! Highly recommend checking it out. read more

Cafe Ile - Sashimi combo A and sushi combo A - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Delicious food! The tuna is delicious and the flavours are light but delicious. I loved the corn soup taster that they share, try adding a little soy sauce to it. The soy sauce itself was a little sweeter than usual and that added to the flavour profile since it wasn't just salty. We went for brunch. It's not that large of a place so it can get filled pretty quickly. Make a reservation if you can. Service was quick and helpful when asking questions, they had no issue documenting any allergies! The ambience is very chill and relaxed and the decor is beautiful. Would love to see it at night! But good spot to catch up with someone ! read more

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My new favorite sushi spot in NOVA! Such a cozy vibe too. We ordered Takoyaki, sushi combo C, and the 2 in 1 roll. All the food came out around the same time and didn't take too long for a busy night. Reservations must be made 48 hours in advance. The Takoyaki was a nice surprise with more octopus pieces inside than most restaurants. The sushi combo was incredible. I'm pretty picky with nigiri but all the pieces in this set were amazing quality, especially the toro and salmon belly. We had to get another order of just the toro. What's unique about the nigiri here is there's a light brush of sauce on top that's slightly sweet, almost like a very light sweetened soy sauce, nothing overwhelming but a nice touch. Very delicious. The 2 in 1 roll was half salmon and half tuna, best of both worlds! Total was $100 and I'd say that it was definitely worth it for the quality and amount of food. read more

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Dined at Cafe Ile for dinner on a random Tuesday night. Great sushi, lots of menu options, friendly service, beautiful presentation, affordable (for good sushi), casual setting. The toro was fatty and thick cut, fresh melt in your mouth level. The salmon sashimi was buttery and delicious as well. We also had two great rolls, the three amigos and super dragon - BIG, filled with fish, and a great balance of flavors. I loved that the rolls and sashimi included a small side dish of veggies and pickles. Service was really attentive, checking in on us at the right times and really friendly. read more

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So unassuming you might actually miss it when driving, Cafe Ile is between United Bank and a parking structure. It's Not in the Mall guys. Place was relatively quiet and clean on a Monday lunch. We were greeted upon entering and service was quick and efficient. Everything we ate was done well with the All-Star being the shrimp tempura roll and the off-menu item being takikomi gohan (too sour and weird in flavor for me). The sashimi was buttery and tasty. They gave us complimentary corn soup and a seaweed/edamame salad. They didn't have steamed egg when we were there, which I would've loved to try. Def a repeat. Thank you! read more

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Sushi is good but does it worthy for a 40-min wait? Absolutely not. Service was super slow on a Monday afternoon. From the time we sat down till the moment we got our food, it was 40 mins. That's crazy. No checking on us or any explanations were given. And, there were only 4 tables occupied in the whole restaurant. It's pretty quiet inside the restaurant but somehow I don't feel the choices of piano pieces match the dining experience. Unless the service gets changed, unfortunately I will not come back here. read more

Cafe Ile - Sour rice - I mean really sour - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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Literally my favorite sushi spot in the nova area! Such great service, very cute minimalistic vibes, and amazing quality of fish! I would say it's not the cheapest but it's not super expensive for the quality you are getting. Went for my mom's birthday and she suggested this place to her friends as well since she had such a great experience! read more

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This is one of my favorite sushi restaurants in the dmv area! I've come here multiple times for casual dinners with friends and birthday lunches. It's always high quality fish and the appetizers are pretty delicious too. I will say though that I do prefer the nigiri over the rolls. My go-to order is the crispy nori, ile salmon combo, and one of their sushi combos depending. The owners are korean and super friendly, and really accommodating to our wasabi requests. The first time we came here, we noticed they put a lot of wasabi in their nigiri - so the next time we asked for a little less and it was perfect. They also give mochi ice cream and these baby peaches at the end for dessert. I've never seen the baby peaches anywhere else but they're so sweet & the perfect way to end the meal. read more

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Spicy Sashimi Salad is excellent appetizer that stir up your taste buds! We also had a Chef's Island as a main for four of us. The combination of Roll, Sushi & Sashimi. We couldn't finish the dish. Great service and romantic music.. Chanson, Cancion etc.. read more

Cafe Ile - Spicy Sashimi Salad...yummy! - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Cafe Ile is a very unassuming sushi spot in Tyson's tucked away under an office building. It's a small space but packs an extensive sushi menu! There is a small staff, and only one true waiter/host, but they are very efficient and speedy, even when we went on Mother's Day and it was pretty busy! We were given seaweed salad and edamame and corn soup as complimentary apps and ordered yellowtail, shisito peppers, squid salad, and a sashimi salad. Everything was so well seasoned and fresh and delicious. We ordered the Boston Roll and one of the combos (TBH there were too many combos and I forgot which one we got - but you can't go wrong with any) and every roll was so yummy with minimal rice. The wasabi is fresh and the ginger is refreshing. Prices are also really reasonable! There is minimal parking in the front but plenty of parking in the back lot! read more

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In the DC area, I have never had such high quality sushi for such a reasonable price. Most places I have been to are overpriced for what you get, and you end up leaving hungry afterwards. If you're coming to Cafe lle on the weekends, you may have a wait so I'd recommend making a reservation. Keep in mind that the size of the restaurant is on the smaller side so this also contributes to the occasional wait. Let me start with the food. My go to order is the sushi combo B as it comes with plenty of fresh fish for me to eat. You have to start off with the spicy sashimi salad as you get fresh pieces of sashimi with a delicious gochujang sauce. The only area of improvement for this restaurant I'd say is sometimes the service can be spotty. There have been a couple of instances where there will only be one waitress serving the whole restaurant. Even with the spotty service, it doesn't take away from me giving it a 5 star rating because this is not a sushi place where you're spending $200+. read more

Cafe Ile - Spicy Sashimi Salad - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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WOW I really loved everything about this place from the quality and taste of the food, the aesthetic of the dishes, and the style and decor choices. Inside is relatively small, but feels super cozy and welcoming. Our night started off with a complimentary light corn soup and a small dish with edamame, seaweed salad, and some type of fish. Here's what we got: Crispy Nori 10/10 - The nori chips are SO good -- a mix of savory and salty! Crispy, light, and flavorful - You top it off with your choice of salmon or tuna (we chose tuna) and sweet buttery soy sauce - This is the best appetizer I've gotten at a sushi spot so highly recommend it! Dragon Roll 11/10 - THICK CHUNKS of eel!! You are getting your money's worth! - My favorite roll of all time and it was so, so delicious from savory, sweet, and rich Salmon Don Combo 10/10 - Large and fresh slices of salmon along with a scallop, 2 squid, and 2 shrimp -- salmon was clean and tasty - Also comes with pickled garlic and mango to pair the fish with - The naruto slices on the rice were so cute! The rice itself is just okay though - Beautiful layout of the assortment of food Service was great! We were happy to get our food quicker than we thought. I would love to come back here to try more dishes! read more

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Interesting concept with sushi being served in a cafe atmosphere! The space is pretty small so if you have a larger party it could definitely get pretty cramped. The fish were incredibly fresh and non of the pieces were fishy at all! However my only complaint is that I felt like the fish was slightly below room temperature, almost warm? Not sure if it wasn't stored properly or was sitting out, but luckily there weren't any digestive issues! read more

Cafe Ile - Sushi Combo B (Deluxe) - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

This little Tysons sushi restaurant was packed for lunch on a Saturday. We were brought a complimentary appetizer, a sweet corn soup that I liked. Seaweed salad, vegetable gyoza, they were fine. The shishito peppers were unpleasant - I would not get those again. The dragon roll was good. My favorite thing was the spicy salmon roll, which was less spicy than I usually expect, and a bit sweet to go with the spice. My wife liked the Ikura (served on their own, in spoons). read more

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Recently visited here for Father's Day. Interesting spot, It's a sushi spot that also functions as a cafe. However, the presentation of the food gives off a high end vibe. The service was also great, they were constantly checking in and were quick to deliver if we needed something. The prices were also decent looking at individual pricing on the menu. They don't have many parking spots so not ideal for larger parties. read more

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Despite the name, Cafe Ile is a sushi focused restaurant tucked away in a nondescript building in Tyson's Corner. While my wife and I often opt for "Americanized" sushi rolls with multicolor sauces and a variety of ingredients, we actually prefer nigiri and find it challenging to obtain high quality options in the area. Cafe Ile came recommended for omakase level nigiri, so my wife and I checked it out for a Sunday lunch when the craving struck. Parking appears limited to the spots in front of the restaurant; an attached garage is available but costs money after 30 minutes. Upon entering, the ambiance we encountered was warm and clean. We received excellent service from our inviting and sweet server, including a few complimentary bites. We opted for one of sushi combinations which offered a variety of nigiri along with a spicy tuna roll. We appreciated that the fish offered in the sampler platter included higher end varieties without cheap cuts. The nigiri we sampled here represent some of the best fish we have tasted in a non-omakase setting, and the chefs clearly take pride in their craft. Specific highlights included melt in the mouth yellowtail and salmon belly, fresh and clean madai and shima aji, and perfectly meaty chu toro. The precise knifework on all the pieces enhanced the natural textures of the fish, and each nigiri arrived perfectly seasoned. We dug the rice here too, as it possessed the appropriate slightly firm texture rather than the typical mush offered at most other local restaurants. We also ordered the "double decker" specialty roll for good measure. The generous quantity of similarly fresh fish, restrained yet flavorful saucework, and structural integrity of the roll congruently impressed us. Finally, our food came with fresh grated wasabi, a well appreciated cheffy touch. While our meal was not cheap (about $120 after tax and tip), we felt the quality of what we received very much merited the cost. Furthermore, we have paid the same for careless sushi in the area. As such, we will gladly return to Cafe Ile for more top notch nigiri. While easy to miss, this small restaurant is a must visit for any sushi enthusiast. read more

I was excited to hear about Cafe Ile, a Korean-owned and -run sushi restaurant in Tysons, so we decided to come check them out for dinner. Unfortunately, the initial reception we received was not a positive one - when we stepped inside, we were asked if we had reservations or not; the way in which one of the servers asked was extremely off-putting, and whether that was her usual poor delivery or what, it made us feel unwelcomed. Mind you, while there were some tables with a 'reserved' sign on them, from what was observed, they weren't filled the entire time that we were there. We responded that we didn't, and it felt like a whole situation, finally ending up with them 'finding' us a table in front of the sushi counter. Honestly, I wanted to walk out. One of the sushi chefs, who seemed friendly and kind, noticed and tried to smooth over this not-so-great interaction by providing an explanation that they usually don't take reservations, but on this particular evening, it seemed as if many were craving for sushi and they were getting more than the usual flow of walk-ins - we thanked him for the side note. We ordered: +one of the Plate Roll Combos - this came with: a California roll, a mound of spicy tuna, shrimp tempura roll, tuna double, and a spicy tuna shrimp tempura combo; there were also some pickled cucumbers and a ginger/wasabi on the side. Definitely a large platter than can be easily shared between 3-4 people and aesthetically well-presented. The place does not kid around in terms of spiciness, so when an item is described as 'spicy', it has a kick! Overall, the flavors were fine, and the freshness was more noticeable here compared to other sushi restaurants in the area; I'm not really a fan of specialty rolls and such, as they tend to contain a higher ratio of rice and drenched in sauces; the rice could have been packed a bit better, as they were more on the 'loose' end and fell apart somewhat easily. I think I would probably stick with their sashimi or nigiri to focus more on the fish if we were to ever return. We were hoping to order some toro, but were disappointed that it was out, and there wasn't a notification/update of that anywhere. There were 'complimentary' side dishes/apps that were provided as a 'starter': a seaweed salad (a vinegar-marinated seaweed salad; this was tasty and refreshing), edamame (could have been more salted/seasoned), and an ika sansai (boiled squid salad that's marinated in a soy-ponzu sauce; a tasty dish, but the squid was overcooked/too rubbery). There was also a small cup of 'corn soup', which tasted like cornstarch slurry with some kernels of corn, dashed with a sprinkling of ground black pepper. Again, first impressions count, and this place really left a sour taste - it was funny, since that same server's tone and engagement with specific clientele and other parties was a complete 180 from what we had experienced. The interesting thing is, if you check out the other reviews on this business across the various platforms, there have been several mentions of this specific server's unwarranted attitude, but the business continues to provide excuses for her and keeps her on their staff. I'd probably ask for the sushi counter and request a specific server or, to avoid the unpleasant service altogether, just place a to-go order. The parking spots around the building are marked, but apparently they have designated spots and free parking in the building garage. +friendly sushi chef +poor service/hospitality +labeled spots/garage parking +reservations seems to be highly recommended/required read more

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What a gem and such cozy beautiful space nestled in hubbubs of Tyson's Corner. We had an amazing Sashimi combo A and B. Don't let the word 'combo' make you think this is a budget meal. This was the most beautifully and deliciously curated plate. It was as if food art has arrived and each sashimi piece was fresh, distinct and tasty in its own way. I love that they included little boba fruity pops on the side as a pallet cleanser. We didn't get a chance to try their coffees but I would love to try! It's a cafe nlwithin a beautiful restaurant. It is unpretentious, clean and the service is matching its good and vibes. read more

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The definition of a hidden gem. Tucked away in a very small parking lot with unassuming signage is this upscale sushi bar with some of the freshest fish I've ever eaten. The service is top notch. Everyone in the restaurant greeted me when I walked in. They were not too busy when I stopped by around lunchtime on a Friday, and helped me right away. Their menu is extensive and on the higher end, but worth it for the quality FOR SURE! Melt in your mouth fish, super high quality ingredients, and even the packaging was almost too beautiful to throw away! The higher prices are definitely worth it - you can taste the difference. I did take out this time and would love to come back for a dine in experience e. I also saw there's a little cafe in the back - their small menu looked reasonably priced and will sure draw me back. read more

Cafe Ile - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Writing this review with mixed feelings as our overall experience was not great and not sure if that night someone called out and they were understaffed. 1) our reservation was at 7pm and it took them almost 30min to come and take our order. I believe only 1 person was taking orders. 2) mistakes on the menu. There are 2 eel combos with the same description but one is $34 and another one is $30. They did explain it was a mistake and there is a difference between two combos. Then there was interesting sake pricing. There is a small bottle of 300ml and 600ml but for the price of large bottle you can buy 3 small ones so we pointed out that it makes sense to buy smaller bottles instead of big one but I am not sure if they understood that. The lady looked confused about that. 3) poor communication about the wait time. We never got any heads ups about the wait time. They took our order around 7:30pm and our food arrived almost 50min later. They gave us a complimentary dish and apologized for the wait but I definitely would appreciate a heads up. The cafe was pretty busy and we saw many people ordered for to go. It looked like to go orders were prioritized over ours. We had 3 people at the table and ordered 3 combos. Each combo was delicious and we thought the fish quality is really great. The cafe is small but cozy and I would like to return but only if the wait time is not as bad as we had it during our visit. read more

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Wow. Everything was SO fresh and ridiculously good. I highly recommend coming here and dining in if you're in the area. While the service is a littttle slow, the food and ambiance more than makes up for it. Little things I love about this place - it feels super intimate and cozy, and their chef makes their own soy sauce/dipping sauce, which easily beats any other sushi restaurant's regular old soy sauce out of a bottle. Delicious bites - well worth the money! read more

Cafe Ile - Sushi, Sashimi, Roll Combo (Regular) - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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The eccentric decor was cool, and it was pretty busy at lunch. $40 for two sushi rolls felt a bit pricey, but the sushi was fresh and tasty. Worth a visit if you don't mind spending a little extra. read more

Cafe Ile - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

An actual fresh and good sushi spot! The fish in the roll tasted really good quality and was impressed by the amount of fish in the rolls. The spicy roll actually had spice in it which is such a nice experience. I like that they have ample combo options which are reasonably priced for how much food they give you. My friend and I got a total of 4 rolls and it was around $30 with taxes. Place was way smaller than I thought. The parking garage was a little confusing on where I could park. read more

Cafe Ile - Appetizer for free - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

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