I've come here several times and the food is always amazing! I love the space and all of the legos…read more I'm extremely white and have never really had sushi, the staff have always been so kind and helped me pick out options I'd like! Their suggestions are always amazing!

We came during lunch special hours expecting to get a good deal off of the lunch menu but it was…read morejust a dollar off and their specialty roles didn't include any roles that were decent/good or any we wanted. Waiter didn't bring us water or refill until we asked. I overheard a man next to us saying that their portions had gotten significantly smaller. Their 2 specialty rolls were decent. Not out of this world but not terrible. If you're craving a lunch special or even good sushi this place isn't it. I personally love sushi oshii in Herndon. Best of luck to yall !

In the photo is their Crystal Sugar Pork Thigh, and it is huge both in size and flavor. The pork is…read moresoft and tender with a rich sweet sauce that really stands out. I have tried this dish before and we actually used the pork as a filling for soft buns with scallions. It was amazing. Another must order for me is the Taiwan style fried chicken. It is honestly one of the best. Crispy, flavorful, and very satisfying. Do not miss the string beans with low salt duck egg as well. The flavor is unique and really good. I really enjoy Taiwanese style cooking. It hits different. The flavors feel cleaner and more balanced, almost like a lighter and healthier take compared to typical Chinese dishes. These dishes definitely keep me coming back.

The challenge of having dim sum on Mothers Day is that every mother is out there enjoying a day…read moreout. We stopped in to our local Asian spot. We enjoy their spring rolls and other apps. The won ton in chili sauce was not really one of my faves. The sauce lacked in spice but thank goodness for a side of hot chili sauce. I did enjoy my crispy beef. It was a generous portion with a tad of spice and sweet sauce. Service is always on point. The staff shares in all the service from filling our beverage glasses to clearing off the table.

10/10 every time. The Pear martini is fantastic as well as every food item. And service is fast and…read moreimpeccable. Give us a booth with the dim lighting and we are SET! Ambiance is amazing!

I'm not sure if my hibachi expectations have become too high, or if hibachi is now a lost art. This…read morewas a very mediocre hibachi experience. A lot of the NoVA hibachi spots aren't open for lunch on the weekends. We chose Sakura Grill because it was one of the few that were. We came for a Sunday lunch and it was nearly empty. Service was pleasant, but the hibachi chef did the bare minimum. We started with a couple appetizers - the crab rangoons, takoyaki, and an eel roll. All were satisfactory and brought out quickly, but noticeably absent from the takoyaki were the bonito flakes. I will commend the restaurant for being mindful of dietary restrictions. We had someone in our party who requested no onions in their hibachi, and the chef was able to accommodate without any issues. We also had someone who ordered the vegetable hibachi, and the staff asked whether that diner was a vegetarian and advised that the hibachi meals came with shrimp. Another plus was that they had a sink in the dining area to wash your hands. As for the hibachi presentation, the chef lit the grill on fire, spun the spatulas around at the intro, tossed the egg up and down a few times, did the onion volcano (though poorly executed), and attempted to throw a piece of zucchini into our mouths. There was an option for a sake shot from a squeeze bottle, but we all declined. The chef relied on a few gimmicks - a silly squirt bottle and a clucking rubber chicken. He didn't have a lot of showmanship or pizazz or any wow factor. The chef wasn't very engaging - he might as well have cooked the food in the back kitchen. This was my brother-in-law's first time at a hibachi restaurant, but the lack of razzle-dazzle in the cooking did not impress and left something to be desired. I ordered the filet mignon hibachi. Each hibachi meal comes with a small house salad and hibachi soup (mushroom based broth with fried onions). You can also swap out for the miso soup, if you like. The filet mignon was nice and tender. I could've done with more flavor, but I guess that's what the dipping sauces are for. One of my favorite things about going to a hibachi place is the fried rice. This fried rice was average, and the veggies were also average... everything was average. We were celebrating a birthday and the staff were kind enough to sing happy birthday twice - once from the hibachi chef with the onion volcano and once from the waitstaff with a festive drum and tambourine. I will credit the waitstaff for providing effective service, but the food and hibachi experience were pretty mid overall.

Got the Salmon Lover meal for takeout for $27 before tax…read more Miso soup was above average; it had a stronger miso flavor. The salmon nigiri was yummy; that one was my favorite. The spicy salmon roll was much better than I expected; the sauce packed a surprising punch. Sashimi was decent. The salmon roll was sadly a letdown; it wasn't even as good as some I've eaten at midrange all you can eat restaurants. Unfortunately, I've had better salmon sushi/sashimi for less money or the same amount in DC and even NYC. For the price and for what I got, although nothing was considered bad, it's just not enough for me to return.

The sushi here is outstanding. Things we've ordered and loved - age tofu, rolls, miso soup, salad,…read moresashimi, and sheesh the crispy rice tuna balls... don't hesitate to go here order sushi to go!

My Father grew up in Japan and my mother worked 15 years as a Japanese sushi server…read more I can confidently say that I have high expectations when it comes to Japanese food. Akira Sushi Bistro is probably my favorite place in the DMV for Japanese food. The servers here are always attentive and friendly, and I've always enjoyed looking at the aesthetically pleasing inside. I most certainly recommend eating at this place!

Yes, we were those people(actually a group of us) who ventured out on Valentine's Day! We did make…read morean inline reservation(they take them) and upon arriving our reserved table was ready. It was past 1:00pm but this cute little restaurant was packed with families and couples. Servers were attentive despite the busy sushi bar and dining room. Since it was a weekend, there was no lunch special but we ordered off their regular dinner menu. Food was delicious as always. Our portions were HUGE. Each person had their own take home box. I ordered the teriyaki salmon, with included fresh veggies. My salmon portion made me two meals. We ordered a couple of appetizers ( dumplings and tempura) and they were cooked fresh. After our meal, we were served complimentary mochi and ice cream. Those little bites were just perfect to cleanse the palette.

Yum! Stayed at the Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport, for a long…read morelayover. Wanted to get lunch, walking distance to our hotel. Sushi Umi was perfect, just across the street (lots of other ethnic eateries nearby as well). We got the Taste of Umi (omekase box), the Double-O-Toro Roll and Oishii Roll --- everything was wonderful and so fresh! Green tea was lovely. We went on a Thursday afternoon not long after they opened at 11:30. There were 3-4 other parties lunching also. Highly recommend!

This is an underrated place…read more Every time I've been here the food has always been good. This is a medium sized restaurant and I usually like to sit at the booth for a more intimate time with the ones I take out. Always glad that the servers are attentive. There's nothing bad about this place. I'm quite blunt but my straight forward answer is honest and direct. I like this place, and I recommend it to everyone!

Stopped in with my friends tonight for dinner. The restaurant definitely drew a crowd for dinner…read more There are several parking options within the center- parking garages, street parking, and a couple of lots. The blueberry mojito was DELICIOUS! The appetizers were pretty tasty too. However, I was not overly impressed with my main meal. I ordered a hibachi combo, the filet mignon and chicken. I was honestly disappointed, the flavors were lacking in my opinion. Service was attentive and portions were decent. Sad to say it, but I do think there are better Hibachi restaurants in the area with comparable pricing.

Okada is a Pretty decent Japanese restaurant that serves Sushi and Ramen…read more I stopped by on a winter weekend while visiting the One Loudoun area. I ordered the D49. Spicy Chicken Miso Ramen Dinner as I came at 3 PM which was a little after the dinner hours. It was pretty good. Came with bamboo shoots, seaweed, and boiled egg and the spicy chili sauce on the side. I asked for it on side as I wanted to experience the taste w/o spice and then add it myself if needed. Overall, it was pretty tasty. Nothing outstanding, but maybe my taste buds weren't functioning. It was not bad overall, and was filling as I hadn't a proper breakfast even. I would rate it 7/10. Not bad, and the cost for dine-in was a little over $20, which wasn't bad but not cheap either. For the service, I'll give it a pass. Overall, impressed with this Japanese restaurant and hopefully will be back to try something else on the menu, if I find myself in the One Loudoun area again.

Since we were planning to do some errands in Leesburg, we decided to go to Noku for dinner. We…read morewere here on a Saturday at 4 p.m. At that hour, there weren't many customers. However, they do a good takeout business, as we noticed several people come in to pick up their orders. Before coming here, we looked at their menu. Thus, we knew what we wanted when we got here. Service was great. The staff here is friendly and efficient. Our server checked on us more than once during our meal. To drink, my husband ordered a Kirin Light beer while I ordered a glass of plum wine. Some Japanese places fill the glass too high, but here, the portion size was reasonable. I ordered "the poke bowl". I chose salmon for my fish. This bowl consists of "Sushi-grade fish topped with vegetables, mixed with poke sauce over a choice of mixed greens or rice". I chose the rice. Before coming here, I looked up "poke sauce." I found a website called "pokebowlny.com." This is the description they gave: "traditional poke sauce blends soy sauce, sesame oil, and often rice vinegar, along with aromatics like garlic and ginger. This classic combination makes the fish taste fresher, the vegetables more vibrant, and the rice more flavorful." The vegetables in the bowl were kernel corn, seaweed salad, and cucumbers. I really enjoyed having this meal! All the flavors worked well together. I look forward to having it again. Along with the poke bowl, a bowl of miso soup is included. That, too, was quite good, and it came to the table quite warm. My husband ordered "Tuna Don," which consists of "fresh tuna sashimi over rice & vegetables. His entrée came with both miso soup and a small side salad. The bowl had a big slice of radish, some seaweed salad, and the usual shredded daikon. The wasabi was really spicy - he could feel it in his nose and sinus cavity - it'll take your head off. The generous portion of tuna was large with thicker slices than he'd ever seen before.

Great food wonderful service! Cute atmosphere The staff was…read morecourteous and service was quick! Great food wonderful service! Cute atmosphere The staff was courteous and service was quick!