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    Japan Express

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

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    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...

    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.

    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.

    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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