I love this spot. Clean. Great service. Great sushi and appetizers. Solid ambiance. I go back to…read morethis place again and again because it's always solid, every time. Great management, well run. Two thumbs up!

My family enjoyed a delicious Teppanyaki meal at Asahi Japanese Restautant last week. We enjoyed…read morewatching the meals being made on the grill in front of, the excitement of the children watching around us, the service was good and the atmosphere was nice. We totally recommend this restaurantfor those living in St. Mary's and Calvert County!

This place blew my expectations away. For the price, the quality and selection are impressive…read more Ramen, a full sushi bar, hibachi options. This place had it all. The sushi selection was stellar for a buffet. Fresh sashimi and plenty of rolls to choose from, all tasting fresh and well made. The space itself is great and the service was solid and attentive. This is one of those spots where you walk in with normal expectations and leave genuinely impressed. I would absolutely come back.

I set my expectations a little lower before trying Oishi as I was not sure how good an all-you-can…read moreeat sushi restaurant would be. I am happy to say that I was very pleasantly surprised. While the sushi rolls are a bit heavy on the rice, the quality and variety of rolls was very good. Along with a full menu which includes appetizers, soups, ramen and hibachi entrees there is quite a good amount of choices. If a group includes someone who isn't a fan of sushi, there are options for them. My wife and I both ordered a miso soup to start along with beverages and I also ordered a shrimp shu mai appetizer. We then stuck with the sushi which was available at the buffet. Since they state up front that they will charge for "wasted" food, the best recommendation is not to load up your plate but get a smaller number of things at a time and make multiple visits to the buffet. The variety of creative rolls impressed me as well as the quality. I was also impressed with how clean the restaurant was. While I did gaze briefly at the desserts, I didn't try any as I was full from trying the many of the sushi rolls available.

We celebrated a family birthday at OKADA Japanese Steak House…read more The hibachi meals were prepared on a flattop before us by a gregarious chef. Some in our group ordered from the sushi menu as well as the "kitchen" menu. All of the meals were tasty, portions were huge, very satisfying.

I don't get the low reviews for this place. The food is good and it's pretty much what you'd expect…read morefrom a Japanese steak house in southern Maryland. I found the service to be good and the whole vibe of the place to be pretty much even across the board. The food was good and I enjoyed the meal!

While visiting Alexandria, we decided to grab dinner at a Japanese steakhouse. After a quick Google…read moresearch, we landed on Sake Japanese Steakhouse. Now I'll be honest--when we first pulled up, it looked a little sketch. But the reviews were solid (4+ stars), so we said why not--and went for it. I had a party of 11, and we were seated within minutes, which was a huge plus! The place wasn't too crowded, a bit on the smaller side, and didn't have all the usual flair and flames you might expect from a Japanese steakhouse--but hey, we were already in, so let's go! The staff was friendly overall. Our waiter Genard really tried to keep up with our large group. He missed a few things here and there, but nothing major--overall, he did a decent job. Let's get into the food... The salad came out nice and cold, but that ginger dressing? Whew... not for me. It tasted really heavy on the mayo and overpowered the ginger flavor. I sent it back and got the ginger dipping sauce instead--and that actually worked much better! The soup was hot and fresh like it should be. It had mushrooms (not my thing), so I just pushed those to the side. Now the main event--the food was GOOD! I actually loved that they added vegetables like peas and carrots into the rice--nice little touch you don't always see. The shrimp was tender, the chicken was delicious, and I really appreciated how finely chopped it was instead of big chunks--it made it more tender and soaked up that teriyaki flavor perfectly. The vegetables were cooked just how I like them--crisp broccoli, carrots, onions... flavorful and not overcooked at all. And let's not forget the plum wine--nice, cold, sweet, and exactly what I needed after a long day running around with kids for spring break. It definitely hit the spot! And the BEST part? The pricing! Very reasonable--especially compared to Japanese Hibachi in other cities! $30 for a combo is ALWAYS a win! Overall, we had a really good time. Most of the group enjoyed their food--maybe one or two minor complaints, but nothing major. I'd give it a solid 4 out of 5. If you're in Alexandria, it's worth checking out!

Very popular place on the weekend! My 2 year old and I went on the coldest Saturday of the year and…read moreafter the snow storm. It was still crowded. The customer service of the staff outside of the cooks could be A LOT BETTER! We were originally sat at one table and was seated and ready when all of a sudden we got switched to another table which took longer for orders. Their food was very subpar compared to other Japanese Steakhouses and needs more seasoning. However it is your typical Japanese steakhouse experience! I would return for a drink and food at happy hour but would prefer another steakhouse unless I am just on the area or attending a friend/family event.

Perfect spot for a birthday dinner. The chef made the experience fun and interactive. I loved the…read moresteamboat that he made from onions for the children and the chicken toss. The food was very fresh, my salmon was cooked perfectly. My first hibachi dining experience was amazing.

The atmosphere here is welcoming although the process feels slightly rushed. Enjoyed the…read moreentertainment. Had a party of 30 the staff was accommodating. The chefs were very creative with their entertainment. The food was pretty good. A lot in. My party was not impressed by the flavor, they thought it was not super flavorful. My only issue was the chicken was overcooked which stood out in the meal. I don't feel the meal needed any other sauces. I'm not sure if it's somewhere I'd return to.

I will say this, you'll find the largest variety of menu items including the hibachi side as well…read more Consistently, this location is at the very least, a 3.5. Consistently. Please be mindful of the time you visit. As you can see by the reviews, opinions are up and down. And I would co-sign the good and bad reviews. Service is decent. Try to visit BEFORE 8p. The more crowded it is, the food will move quicker and refreshed. You may get disappointed once in a blue moon but you will definitely revisit after visiting other buffets in the area.

The food was ice-cold, the options were pathetically limited, and the music was downright…read moreunbearable. Service was the only thing remotely functioning--but even that couldn't distract from how bad everything else was. Cleanliness is clearly nonexistent, and the bathrooms are absolutely disgusting. This place isn't just disappointing--it's a complete disaster from top to bottom they make waffle house look like a five star restaurant than eating here .

We went in for a late lunch and we were not disappointed. The restaurant was very clean and quiet…read morewith relaxing music playing quietly. Quick, friendly, patient service. We had calamari and bang bang shrimp as well as the steak tepanyaki, which reminded us of hibachi. All were very good!

Smoothly very bland strange tasting broth and dipping broth for shrimp? I live in Yokohama for 4…read moreyears and this has no flavor I can remember. Shrimp were like rubber could not even chew them up they seem to be store-bought really they're so bad right now even I look at them and they're terrible. The l Yokohama ramen was covered in terms of pork which was the main thing in the ramen the noodles were cold hard to eat and no flavor no soups in it one piece of seaweed about the size of a silver dollar. Overall I am completely disappointed and every part of the meal I do have one good compliment which is I left my wallet on the counter and return to find it in the same place which was good I just wish it would have been placed to the side so nobody could walk up and kick it. It was my fault for doing that but I really appreciate the person. I just returned my so-called Japanese food from last night because I have health condition I could not make it back out but it was so bad I had to take it back. The owner starts yelling at me so does the lady saying I fresh cooked all this there's no way in hell that was tempura shrimp and fresh cooked it was store-bought and I know what store-bought shrimp looks like and I'm going to bring him back a sample of it but neither one of them are from Japan at River bend in Japan and it doesn't even taste Japanese and most of the reviews I read thinking it's a Chinese place Chinese food doesn't take like this Japanese food doesn't take like this. The man continued to argue with me about how good it was in San he cooked it fresh he did not cook it there was only the woman in there and she was trying to say she didn't cook it and I walked back there to see it and she was cooking. Very disappointed he gave me half my money back which is not good business he has no understanding of Japanese culture at all people don't treat people like that in Japan I don't treat like people like that because I always felt like I was Japanese. Very disappointing

This was my first time coming here. I've been wanting to come after seeing a friend's leftovers…read more I'm so glad I came. Everything was delicious. We were seated right away. Soft drinks come in a large cup. The sweet tea had just the right amount of sugar. I tried some of my friend's lobster and it was good. Def will come back.

It's been 20+ years since I last had hibachi and I was looking forward to it with my co-workers for…read morea holiday lunch. The lunch prices were extremely reasonable and included fried rice, carrots, mushrooms, onions, and soup or salad. The onion soup was perfect on a cold day. Our chef was really friendly and fun. Service was pleasant too. The drink glasses are the biggest I've ever seen so don't be like my supervisor who filled up on her Sprite and had to take most of her food home. Lots of great minds also had holiday lunches this day so definitely make a reservation if you plan to do the same.

This is a little spot in a strip mall. Nothing fancy, but they always have great sushi. Nice staff,…read morethey remember us even though it's been a while since we ate there. Great service.

Hibachi chicken dinner was very average. Not much flavor. Got a yellow tail sushi roll as well that…read morewas insanely fishy tasting and could not finish. Husband got the hibachi steak that was ordered as medium rare and was cooked medium well at best. Important to note that they do NOT make the hibachi meal in front of you. Overall, would not recommend for hibachi or sushi.

As is true for many buffets, the food is mixed, but, overall, a solid buffet with some highlights…read more One disappointment: I'm a sushi fan, and I found the sushi here not interesting. I was here for lunch around noon and the sushi looked ok, but not particularly fresh. (I'm not saying it wasn't fresh, just that it looked like it had been sitting around). It tasted fine. There is a broccoli with chicken and broccoli with beef stir fry. The broccoli in each were outstanding. Fresh, crisp and delicious. Two baked fish entrees (salmon and a white fish) - both were very good. Nothing fancy - just tasty fish. There's a fried fish (tilapia or some type of white fish) that was very good. The breading was tasty and not too thick. There's a cocktail sauce on the salad bar that is good and goes well with this dish. The hot and sour soup was tasty. Broth was a little thick, likely from corn starch. Less corn starch and the soup would be great (although some people like a thick broth). I didn't do the hibachi. There's also a chocolate fountain that I didn't use. There's a nice variety of fresh fruit. And I was impressed by the juiciness of the oranges and the melon. Extensive salad bar and good selection of items for dessert. Overall, a good buffet at a good price point for lunch and, I think, also for dinner. The servers were friendly and worked to remove plates and to keep drinks from going empty. The place is large and comfortable.

Warning: they charge extra 15% for parties of 7+ *THEN* hound you for more tip after, & drinks are…read moreextra. We had 10 ppl for dinner, no drinks. We handed extra $10 cash (on top of the auto gratuity), she pointed to her 2 coworkers who didn't even serve us directly and said "no $5 each". Mind you, it's a BUFFET -- so they just cleaned the table and got us water (never even refilled)!!! Shocked, I still gave the extra tips... we were also split to 2 tables. Food was ok but def not worth the $$ we spent. My ? is, are do you not pay your workers or are you keeping my auto-gratuity???