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    Japan Express

    3.5 (41 reviews)
    InexpensiveJapanese
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    8 Piece Crab Roll
    Marisela K.

    First time trying this place and it was pretty okay, nothing special nothing exciting. I ordered the crab roll and I think what was missing was some sauce. Maybe yum yum sauce could've made it A LOT better. But other than that it was okay.

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    Sijara E.

    Ok, if you are hardcore foodie, this may not be the place for you. But considering we're talking about Clinton, MD here, I think Japan Express hits the spot! There isn't even an OPTION for sushi/japanese food for miles. Now, I actually don't like sushi, so I've only tried their hibachi meals and other items on the menu. From the outside, it looks like your typically corner chinese food place, but it's better than that. I had the seaweed salad, which is my measuring stick for any japanese restaurant. I loved it, just as good as most others I've tried. I tried the teryaki chicken roll, I really enjoyed that. It's their teryaki chicken, rolled in rice and seaweed. Thumbs up! I had the teryaki chicken with fried rice and veggies. It's not as good as real live hibachi restaurant, food cooked in front of you, but it was yummy. The rice was well cooked and flavorful, the chicken was sauced up nicely. Wish there were more veggies, but how many ppl like veggies as much as I do?? ;-)

    Yum
    Taylor B.

    My favorite place! Fast,great service! Amazing food! The cooks always get my order right. Also, when they say ," it will be ready in 10 minutes." It it ready on time.

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    Kristopher J.

    Nice quick sit down spot for some sushi and Asian cuisines. My kids and I recommend the Hawaii Roll / Black Dragon Roll for those wanting to try something new. Fresh white tuna was excellent sashimi...

    8 piece Rainbow Roll $8.95, 8 piece Clinton Roll $11.95, 5 piece Shrimp Tempura Roll $4.99, and 8 piece Spicy Crunch Salmon Roll $5.25.
    Alyssa W.

    The Friendly, Fort Washington, Clinton area does not have multiple sushi options for people attempting to stick within a budget. Locals either go into National Harbor, D.C., or make the drive up North. Well, until I discovered this little hole in the wall through Yelp's Current Location option! From the outside, Japan Express appears to be a carry out hibachi set up but they offer quite a decent sushi selection! California, Shrimp Tempura, Rainbow, and even a Clinton roll are all available for guests to enjoy. A California roll for $4.29 or a Rainbow roll for $8.95 are great options if you are craving sushi but don't want to break the bank. Since the establishment serves carry out guests more often than dine in guests, the interior leaves room for improvement. Booths and tables are available but are not consistently cleaned allowing some sticky spots to remain on the tables and floors throughout the day. Orders are completed at a counter and guests are to collect their meals at the counter upon completion; do not expect dine in, sit down, waited service because it is not that type of restaurant. Alcohol choices such as wine and/or beer are also not available but guests can select bottled beverages or a fountain drink option to accompany the meal. While this may not be your spot to show off for guests or date night, Japan Express is an excellent way to eat what you crave without significantly impacting your bank account.

    Chicken teriyaki
    Aaron M.

    This Japanese restaurant has a great selection of healthy foods. I had the chicken teriyaki and it was delicious. It comes with plenty of cabbage, broccoli, fried rice/steamed rice and chicken or beef. The rice isn't dry and the chicken has just the right amount of sauce.

    I guess to save money, pack all the sushi in the small container shrimp tempura

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    Usually good...But I got food poisoning last night after I ate here. Threw up for a few hours.... Yuck!

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    nice little place for some japanese food, not a lot of options if you don't go to DC

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    Awesome food and fast service! I will be back for lunch again and again. I suggest the chicken teriyaki sushi!

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    The sushi is off the chain. Im a montgomery county girl and i must say i was truly surprised n impressed with the sushi.

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    Excellent value, tofu bento and teriyaki with mounds of rice. The service was a bit slow but the food was fresh

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    Must admit the food here is quite tasty & fresh!!…read more This spot definitely has become of my "go-to"s" when in this area. The food is fast, quick, and offers a good variety of menu items to mix in to the fold when it comes to looking for fast-casual places offering healthy options--like fresh vegetable and decent proteins. The menu is mostly comprised of hibachi eats, but surprisingly.....this place offers Pho and Noodle dishes as well. In similar fashion to Chipotle but just on an Asian fare tip....you walk down an assembly line of options starting with noodle/rice choices and assemble your bowl of delicious, healthy veggies, proteins and toppings. Place like this is my kind of playground. It gives you a chance to change things up every now and then......from the same old....same ole! On this day I came here and got a steak and jumbo shrimp bowl that was everything! The proteins were seasoned and packed with flavor. The veggies were cooked just right.....from the cabbage, carrots , pickled onions and mushroom toppings. Not to mention the portions were quite hefty....more than I can say than similar places like this that serves similar format....and we all know who I am referring to. In all, I always enjoy coming here. The customer experience and service is top notch. Not to mention, the food quality and fast has been pretty consistent and has not missed the mark! The establishment is always clean and the food stations are spotless. The vibe is very casual and laid back, with lots of dining space if you decided to eat-in but I notice this location is mostly take out. SakuraGo gets a "Thumbs Up" in my book and I recommend! It's definitely worth a visit when in this area. *ELITE TIP: Join the rewards program Lots of perks, deals, discounts and a cool way to earn a free meal.....and who doesn't like that!! :-)

    I've been to this restaurant several times and it has never disappointed. The space is clean, the…read morestaff is friendly, and they're patient while you're deciding what to order. I usually get the hibachi rice or noodle bowl with chicken teriyaki, and it's consistently tasty. Recently, I was craving pho but didn't want to travel far. I've tried the few pho options in this area before and was always disappointed, so my expectations were low. This time, I was genuinely shocked...in a good way. The pho was extremely flavorful and honestly exceeded my expectations. I was excited because now I don't have to go all the way to DC to get pho that actually has flavor. I highly recommend this place, especially if you're looking for something quick and convenient. There is seating available, but they also package food very well for takeout. I'm honestly surprised this place doesn't have higher ratings. Sorry, no pics. I was hungry!

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    Hanabi Japanese Grill & Bar - HH Sushi rolls@ Hanabi!

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    3.5(233 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    My mom wanted hibachi for her birthday so we made it happen. I prefer hanabi because the sushi is…read morephenomenal and all hibachi tastes the same to me because I pour yum yum sauce all over that sh**. My chef was fun and kept the kids laughing. Giving this place five stars because the bartender got my mom tipsy #EatGodAndBeHappy

    My daughter requested this restaurant for her birthday celebration. I celebrated two of my…read moredaughters who happened to share the same birthday on Sunday- one that turned 11 and the other that turned 23. The menu serves a variety of dishes and is kid friendly. I made reservations for a group of 20 one week in advance, and I was told I'd be in a private room that sat 20: 10 people per table. I believe they have multiple party rooms with one seating up to 40 people, but I didn't check them out. A group of 11 of us arrived a bit early, and the hostess was able to seat us in the private room without having to wait for the rest of the party. I appreciated that as my mom is handicapped. My party consisted of both children and adults and the server (Yvonne, I believe) was amazing for everyone. She went above and beyond to take care of us, to include those at our second table they arrived a bit later than our reservation called for. Overall, the restaurant was perfect for a party, patient, and the food was great, per usual. Since I was celebrating both daughters' birthday, each chef gave a birthday presentation at each table for each girl. I appreciated that :) We will for sure be back. Good food and good drinks. Thanks, Hanabi!

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    Kajiken

    4.5(128 reviews)
    15.0 mi

    The family and I ate here for dinner. Aburasoba may not be the popular ramen, but I may enjoy it…read moremore than broth ramen!! It's so flavorful, the noodles are so bouncy and don't get overcooked in the broth. I often don't finish ramen broth anyway bc it's quite salty (they do offer ramen broth bowls if that's what your feeling). All that to say, the aburasoba that they do here is really good. Some of the apps are on the smaller side, but the salad and the tebasaki are worth it for sharing. You can order with the staff or with the kiosk. Service is good and it's a casual dining area inside.

    I've been on a hunt for ramen around my area these past couple of months now and Kajiken was up on…read morethe testing block. I was aware of this spot for a while now after the old Foxfire grill closed but taking the time out to try it has been tricky. Well, what's a better time than 30 minutes before closing time to just pop in and grab a couple of bowls then! It's cold, it's night, it's ramen time! We stumble in grab some shoyu, miso, seaweek salad, takoyaki, karaage, and tiramisu at the end. This place feels like a Japanese version of a Pho shop. Clean restaurant and clean bathrooms. Service was good, straigh forward, skip all the pleasantries. No Bars here but there is a connected space where you can get matcha drinks and boba but its matcha. Everything was matcha. If you're into that stuff, then that's a matcha for you. Ramens were okay. Broth was blowing my mind in flavor. I would say the depth was not too deep but this will work for a cold night. Karaage was okay. Takoyaki lacked impact in flavor also, missing the oomf! Seaweed salad was good but I'm not gonna rave about seaweed salad. We wrapped things up with the tiramisu cake. Oh boy, that was a surprise. It fell flat. The layers were overcooked and had a tough bite. I expect tiramisu to have a tender bite to it. We didn't finish that slice of cake. Well, we left full but half fulfilled. Was it worth it? Not really. If you need ramen and cup o noodles isn't cutting it, this is an option. Then again, there are options.

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    4.4(77 reviews)
    6.8 mi

    Excellent portions and good service, I got the beef and salmon and everything was delicious with…read morethe sauces Had roses out for Mother's Day .. W Thank you

    I've been coming to this location for a while and usually order the same specific meal. Recently my…read moreorder was made incorrectly. Mistakes happen and I completely understand that, but what matters most is how a business handles it afterward. I called the store to explain the issue, and while I was speaking with them they suddenly put the phone down and started taking another customer's order without saying anything to me. I had to hang up and call back just to get their attention because it was clear I was being ignored. When I finally spoke with them again, the employees kept going back and forth with me about the details of the order even though it was clearly made wrong. I asked if they could simply remake the order and that I would come pick it up. They told me I needed to bring the incorrect order back. I explained that I had already thrown it away but took a picture of the food and receipt as proof. If the food was going to be thrown away anyway and not resold, there shouldn't be a reason to require customers to bring it back. When I arrived at the store, the employees continued arguing instead of resolving the issue. They wouldn't even accommodate the extra yum yum sauce that I had already paid for. This experience was extremely frustrating. Poor communication, lack of accountability, and very disappointing customer service. Totally unacceptable.

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    4.5(22 reviews)
    5.9 mi

    Vibe: Hidden gem for sure. One of those spots that surprises you once you actually try it…read more Food: The red honey chicken was fire, nice kick to it without being overpowering. Chicken came out hot and fresh, waffle fries were seasoned well, and the waffle, honestly tasted more like a funnel cake and was way better than a regular Belgian waffle to me. Service/Timing: Food came out hot and fresh, which already puts them ahead of a lot of places. Value: $20 for a 4-piece meal, basically two sides, a drink, plus an extra waffle was a solid deal. Highlight: Chicken!! Wrap-Up: Definitely a spot I'd go back to. Good portions, flavorful food, and way better than expected. Hidden gem status earned.

    This was surprisingly delicious --especially for delivery! We picked this spot at random on the…read moreSunday after Thanksgiving when nobody felt like cooking, and it did not disappoint. We ordered the salmon and shrimp bento box, the chicken and shrimp bento box, and the shrimp and salmon with noodles. The food arrived piping hot, the aroma filled the house, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. If you're choosing between entrées, spend the extra few dollars on the bento box. It comes loaded with a California roll, spring rolls, and a few dumplings. The Yum Yum sauce is the perfect sweet-and-spicy balance and pairs beautifully with the teriyaki. One things is that the shrimp are not abundant so order extra, I think we had about 8 in each order, a bit of a bummer. I was honestly shocked to learn this isn't a sit-down restaurant because the food tastes like a full kitchen crew is back there working magic. If you're craving something fresh, flavorful, and delivered hot--THIS IS THE ONE!

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