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    Japan Express

    3.6 (42 reviews)
    InexpensiveSushi Bars, Japanese
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken Teriyaki white rice and veggies
    Janelle T.

    This spot is in a shopping center next to a few other popular food places. My daughter loves Asian food and when we come up from Virginia we tend to stop here for take out. The portion sizes are great, prices are reasonable and food quality/taste and appearance have always been good. Staff is ok, not overly friendly but not rude. They are usually pretty busy so short on their time to interact with customers. Place has a few tables to sit at, parking lot shared so limited on spots sometimes. If you like this type of food, definitely worth a stop if in the area craving a quick meal.

    Chicken teriyaki bento box w/ edamame

    First time visitor, food is flavorful and cooked perfectly. Cashier was very friendly and greeted you upon entering and exiting. Ambiance was very chill and safe. Would definitely visit again!

    Assortment of special rolls, shrimp tempura, and seaweed salad
    Jenny T.

    Very clean and lighting is good. Small, but sufficient. Food didn't take too long. Quality was alright. Seaweed salad was meh-very sweet and too much sauce (dressing). The tempura was very good-one of the crunchiest, best batter I've had. But we shared four rolls and I wasn't super impressed by any of them. The rice was a little hard and didn't have too much flavor. The sesame was falling off. Best part was the 'express' part, which was great. We were in and out in like 20 minutes. And we sat down to eat! But the downside is everything is served in Styrofoam and to go containers. Definitely not a great first date place (or date in general).

    Chicken Hibachi Combo no Veggies
    Keke S.

    The chicken hibachi combo was delicious! I ordered two of those and some California rolls. The California rolls tasted a little weird and could have been fresher. The rice on the rolls were extremely mushy in a bad way. Other than that the workers were very nice and generous with the extra sauces we asked for. Would come again.

    First time trying Japan Express. I was so disappointed in the "fruit" that comes in this bento box. What is that 5 cubes of canned peaches or pineapple? That's gross.

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    5 months ago

    Excellent food and a really amazing restaurant. Good custom service. And I highly recommend Japan Express.

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    It's cool, I'm with the band. Big ahh portions, good service clean as heck, epic people

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    First time here. I had the Chicken Terryaki. Lacked flavor. Not much sauce. Taste like I was eating straight chicken and rice.

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    Tasty hibachi and nice portions. The wait time is reasonable. Would definitely visit again.

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    Quick and easy service! Love the avocado-cucumber rolls. I'm always sure to pick up an order when I'm in the area!

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    9 years ago

    One of our family's favorite place for sushi! Fresh and flavorful and the prices are fair too! We visit at least a couple, times a month.

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    Great food good prices enjoy it every time. Double up on the yum yum sauce. Will be back on the regular

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    3.8(227 reviews)
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    One of the best sushi spots in Waldorf! This small, quaint, and very quiet restaurant offers both…read moredine-in and takeout, making it perfect whether you're looking for a relaxed meal or something quick to grab. They also have a bar with $5 specials all day, every day--which is a huge plus. The staff are always incredibly friendly and attentive, providing prompt service that makes the experience even better. If you're not in the mood for sushi, the ramen is a must-try--rich, flavorful, and satisfying. The wings also stand out with a very authentic taste that you don't find just anywhere. Overall, this spot is a hidden gem with great food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit!

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    Please do not order take out here...you will not get your money's worth‼ they didn't include my…read moreappetizer (2 shrimp), they didn't give me the extra zucchini that I paid for, you can't get the soup that's included unless you bring your own container...my rice was mushy, the shrimp and chicken was not even a full serving- To make matters worse I called to speak with someone working there and she hung up in my face bc they open back up at 4:30...I was NOT even calling to order a thing from you‼ and I will never order a thing again! The bathroom smells funny and it's wet in there and very rusty! So close to calling the health department atp to have this mess inspected I'm disputing the charges with my bank since you wanna be funny and hang up in my face...

    Sakura is one of the best hibachi's in the DMV. The food is…read morealways so good and so are the portions, but on my last visit the steak was very skimpy and had too much fat. I noticed the cook was trying to work with what he had, however my cubes of steak were the smallest ever. It seemed like they tried to make two pieces out of one steak. I ordered extra egg in my hibachi but I don't like that they charged me $3/4 for one extra egg. Highway robbery...... I also really hate how they stick so many people at one table. You end up bumping elbows with your neighbor. The chef did a very good job cooking and entertaining. The ambiance was just like all the rest of the Sakura's.

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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)
    21.3 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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    Japan Express - sushi - Updated May 2026

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