We only tried rolls and not sashimi or nigiri but we thought it was pretty good. The staff are…read morefriendly and clearly a neighborhood favorite. I thought the rice quality and the texture of the rolls were nice. They were not overpacked and dense which made them pleasant to eat. The staff is super nice and very attentive. My water cup was always filled. The menu has lots of options. It seems kind of random, but I suppose that means there is something for everyone. We plan on coming back.

When we discovered that the ramen establishment near our house (Yido) was closed on Tuesday, we…read moredecided to give Taiko a shot. We are glad we did, and we definitely will come back. Service was friendly and completely on point. You gotta love a restaurant when the moment you've drained your ice water, your server is immediately there with a refill. Taiko has a huge menu, pretty much catering to anything you might hanker. I noticed that in addition to traditional Japanese fare, there were Chinese and Thai dishes as well. For starters we went with the shumai, miso soup and harumaki. The shumai was very good, though I'm a little less certain about the vinegary dipping sauce that came with the shumai. The miso soup was good and we liked the finely diced tofu in it. Harumaki are crispy spring rolls, and we liked these too. We also ordered an eel roll. It had been broiled and with the sauce on it was very tasty. JP's entrée was the Pork Katsu bento box. The pork katsu was excellent and so were the California rolls that came with the box. The bento box also came with miso soup and a side salad. My entrée was the Beef Udon. Very attractively presented, it had a smoky flavor and was packed with beef along with bits of asparagus and zucchini. It was pretty good. We were pleasantly surprised at the end of our meal to receive complementary scoops of a delicious vanilla ice cream. Considering the excellent service, big menu and good food, I'm going with five stars.

I always love coming here when I get done with work. It's always quiet and the staff is friendly…read moreand obliging. Th The food is always absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared. I particularly love the sashimi arrangements. They assort the dishes so creatively.

The food here is pretty decent, but the service we had wasn't. The menu is extensive, living up to…read morethe broadness of "Asian" in its name. While the people working were nice and checked in with us many times, the issue was with us receiving our orders. We had a larger party, and expected a longer wait for food, which was fine, but the food came out at different times. By the time the last person got their food, the first few people were already finished eating. For food, I ordered a spicy salmon roll and a salmon skin roll. The fish-to-rice ratio on these was good, pretty typical order. This isn't the best salmon skin roll I've had. The salmon skin wasn't crispy because they left some of the meat on, which could be seen in the roll, so it was hard to chew through at times. This is serviceable sushi, but doesn't sit high on my list.

Super delicious & great service! I went at an odd time so…read morethere weren't a lot of customers so our service was wonderful! We asked for the women final four game to be turned on and they were able to turn it on for us. We ordered fried rice and two sushi roles. It was so delicious!! Will be back for sure!

I've been here a few times before, but this most recent visit was really disappointing. It felt…read morelike the quality of the sushi had gone downhill, and the overall experience felt uninviting. The atmosphere: The restaurant is spacious, and I like it when the outdoor area is open since it has a shaded setup and a fire pit. Otherwise, there's still plenty of indoor seating. The food: We started with the Korean Fried Chicken in the soy garlic flavor, which was probably my favorite part of the meal. It came out hot and crispy. We also ordered two rolls, the Double Toro Roll and the Double Salmon Roll. Both were drenched in a Japanese dressing or soy-based sauce, which caused them to fall apart almost immediately after picking them up. The flavor was overly sour and salty, making it hard to taste the freshness of the fish. Overall, the balance of flavors felt completely off. We also tried the Spicy Crunchy Tuna Bites, and to our surprise, the only crunchy element was a small part of the outer rice shell. Everything else was chewy and overloaded with mayo, so it wasn't a favorite for us. The service: The service was a bit touch-and-go throughout the meal.

Dear reader, Kanji…read moreAYCE Sushi in Springfield offers, quite simply, one of the best sushi deals in the area. There is something deeply satisfying about being able to order whatever you fancy without feeling like every additional roll requires a minor financial consultation. Better still, the quality is actually very good, which is where many all-you-can-eat arrangements lose the plot. Here, the fish is fresh, the options are plentiful, and the whole experience feels properly worth it. This is absolutely a place to arrive hungry and leave very happy indeed. A strong showing for Springfield and an easy recommendation for any sushi-loving member of society.

Northern Virginia is anything but short on AYCE sushi spots! Umiya in Alexandria, Sushi Ohayo's…read moremany locs, and Kanji Izakaya in Arlington to name a few. Yet, Kanji Sushi in Springfield remains one I've been to more than 3 times in the 8 or so months I've been living in this area. At $30 per person, it's a pretty fair price considering it includes sushi, apps, and hibachi!!!! I love the Shrimp hibachi and the shumai dumplings. But my favorite sushi roll? It's gotta be the Snow Mountain Roll (pictured below$ without a doubt!!! It's got shrimp tempura and shredded crabstick -- two of my fav proteins in sushi!!! The inside is nice and there's a conveyor belt that's included in the AYCE. But if you go anytime after 5pm be prepared for a long wait time. This place is great and very popular.

Outstanding, inexpensive lunch option in Springfield. The lunch specials included two nicely sized…read morerolls (6 pieces each), miso soup and a drink for under $12! Am I still in NoVA?

DD and I went here based on a recommendation from someone else. They normally do pick up. We chose…read moreto eat in. It is a no nonsense interior with only a few tables. Pick up is clearly what most folks do. We ordered a few basic rolls (spicy tuna and eel) and a couple more complex ones, Dragon Roll, Volcano etc. Sushi was fresh, large portions and came very quickly. They gave us miso soup and a small salad as well. We enjoyed the food and I would definitely get food there again. It is clear there are a lot of repeat customers. The front of house staff is very friendly and knows many of the regulars. All in all, a good experience.

A good option for sushi in this area. They offer to go options already made or you can order there…read moreto eat in their food court or for to go. Staff has always been friendly and prices are okay. The sushi has tasted fresh each time and I would recommend if you need a fast fix. They offer online ordering as well. I give 4 stars because their menu isn't that large and there are other sushi places in this area that do taste better.

The sushi was just ok, the prices are good for what you get. I would not go out of my way to get…read morethis sushi though.

Ok, so I was told by a local that you can't find decent Sushi in the neighborhood of DC I was…read morestaying... WRONG!!! As I was taking a walk I happened to pass by Yamazato Sushi and Spice and said why not. BTW, I LOVE sushi and can be a harsh critic. I started with an order of shumai (6 petite pieces) and knew the rest of my meal would be excellent. It was flavorful, sumptuous with just the right amount of crisp and softness. One of the things I always struggle with at a sushi restaurant is portion size. Mostly on the "too small" size but sometimes on the "too big" In this case it was borderline perfect and bordering on the larger piece. Legit 2-bite nigiri, with the rolls being cut for a mouthful, but not quite embarrassing. As per my usual I enjoyed an ebi, hamachi and unagi on the nigiri side and my roll was the Volcano. Yum, Yum, Yum and YUMMM! All good, all fresh, all nicely prepared. Washed it all down with an unfiltered cold saki and was completely content and satisfied. The ambience was open and inviting and the restaurant was mostly full with more people arriving (always a good sign). The service was friendly, efficient and helpful, so a big shoutout to Min. And a BIG thank you to Steve, the owner, who was gracious enough to spend some time with me and chat before I departed. Looking forward to returning the next time I make my way back to the DC area. Alexandria, I believe. Cheers, JimG

Finally got around to trying this place. It was empty on a Sunday night which was a little odd. I…read moregot to the gyoza and seaweed salad where the salad was nothing special and the gyoza was alright. I also got the spicy California, tuna avocado, and Alaskan roll. I feel like the rolls themselves had a larger chunk of fish than most places around. The quality itself was alright and the prices are around what most places charges so for that reason I would probably have to say this is a solid place to get a la carte sushi.

My s/o and I are big fans of Mike's American for their consistency in their food and service. We…read moreprobably come here at least once a month. The actual restaurant feels massive but decorated in a rustic way. I want to give a huge shout out to Alicia. She is such a knowledgeable, approachable, and receptive server. She was on top of refilling drinks, making sure we weren't left alone for too long when we were waiting for our food to come, and just had an overall amazing energy. While we really enjoy all of the servers we've had at Mikes, Alicia takes the cake. If there's any way to provide her with recognition, I would highly vouch for it. She could sell me anything on that menu with that kind of personality! Thank you, Alicia! I'm going to make sure we try to get seated at your table again.

Upon entering, the restaurant has a striking appearance with plenty of seating. We had a short wait…read moreand were seated upstairs. Since the reservation form asked if we were celebrating anything, I hoped we would be placed in a special area or at least somewhere more intimate. Unfortunately, that was not the case. We were led up a staircase, which offered a cool view of the environment, but ended up at a small table in a small high traffic area. Initially, we thought it was a unique experience because of the restaurant's interior design, but we soon realized it was going to be uncomfortable...because heat rises and we were stuck upstairs with so many other people who seemed just as warm as us. It was excessively hot, and I found myself fanning myself with one of the menus at the table. While our server was probably trying his best, the service left much to be desired. We were eager to leave as soon as we arrived. After ordering and enjoying what we could of our meals, which were quite good, we just wanted to leave. However, our server was absent for a long time, leaving us stuck at the table. Instead of being a cute little anniversary dinner, it just turned out to be a disappointing experience at a new restaurant