Reasonable prices for the area and the fish was fresh. They also close later (10pm on a Monday) than the other restaurants in Pentagon Row. They have a number of unique rolls that I haven't seen in Texas. I think my favourite is the Cherry Blossom which actually looks like a one in its design. The only flaw is that their house sakes are only offered in large bottles that are meant for groups rather than the single diner. This specific location has seen a number of turnover since I stay in Pentagon City twice a year. I believe this was Namaste Everest before the pandemic and before that was a Noodles Noodles. I hope Kusshi thrives for years to come. read more

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I've been here many times, and haven't been let down yet. Service is always on point (I always sit at the bar) and the place seems attract people who generally are there for good drinks and a good time. This time I've decided to write a review about this place because of the One Piece themed drinks they are currently running. I've only tried the Luffy and Nami, both were good, but the Nami was overall better. On top of drinking these themed drinks, they come garnished with items you'll recognize by character and pirate treasure! Lastly, I won't spoil all the fun, but you may notice the recipes for some of the drinks look familiar . Anyway, had a great time as usual. Recommend trying the chicken katsu curry (not on the menu with curry), their tonkotsu ramen, shrimp appetizer (get the sauce on the side) and a nigiri sampler! read more

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Was able to finally try this place out after hearing about it a little over a month ago. Walked in and were offered the choice of sitting in front of the sushi bar, the regular bar, or a table in the back. We ended up choosing the regular bar. We were served right away and given a happy hour menu. Altogether, we ordered the Lychee seltzer, and four roll. Of the four rolls the Volcano and Seared Spicy Salmon were my favorite. I also liked the Chesapeake roll since the jalapeño gave a little spice to it. Overall, a great dining experience. Did not feel rushed, and the spacing of the restaurant is respectable. Additionally, the bar area has multiple TV's or you can sit nearby with a view of the outside. I am looking forward to coming to more happy hours here and trying out different items. read more

Kusshi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

We got a table for 4 on a busy Saturday night without any wait at all. That was nice. The waiter was also quite efficient I have to say. He came to us at the right time all the time. He was good at reading the tables. I expect good lighting at nice restaurants with pricey menus. The lights here are too dimmed. It may be a personal preference but the lighting test didn't pass for me. I don't mean bright workshop lights but nice spotlights that highlight the experience. I don't have anything else to complain about for the rest of the decor. It works for a sushi restaurant. But how's the food? The ones that hit really hit well and the rest I have to be honest are pretty average. For a $200 bill for 4 people, my bars are way high up there. Half of the rolls aren't quite at that level if you know what I mean. If you know the right things to order, you might have a different experience. If you already decided to go, you must order the fatty Salmon nigiri. That was really really good. If you're feeling tonkatsu, order the sauce separately. It was wayyyy too sweet but the tonkatsu itself was super crispy yet tender inside. My friend emptied that big plate! The cocktails taste good but I don't really like paying $12+ for drinks personally and I really didn't feel any rum in my Hawaiian Sunrise. If you are on the fence, I'd say skip the cocktails. Will I come back again? I would for the fatty salmon nigiri alone but I'd also be looking up another cheaper option before I make the decision. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised how good and fresh their sushi was. I also very much enjoyed their takoyaki (which is for some reason hard to find on the menu in Japanese restaurants in the DMV area). read more

Kusshi is one of the better sushi places in the area! My partner and I live in the area so we have gone twice in the last two months. We have tried a good amount of the items. The vegetable and shrimp tempura, and the takoyaki was solid, the tuna tartare was delicious! We also had the tofu agadashi and it was delectable, highly recommend! My partner and I both also get the deluxe nigiri sampler and they have been solid both times we have gone. The sampler includes a range of different fish and they serve a good amount for the value. Overall, Kusshi is pretty good and in our neighborhood, we will be coming back for sure! read more

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they give you a lot of chicken and vegetables in the chicken and teriyaki. pork dumplings were good

closed at 11pm. Not as stated 11:30pm bad customer service closed at 11pm. Not as stated 11:30pm bad customer service closed at 11pm. Not as stated 11:30pm bad customer service read more

I'm not usually a sushi girl, however Kusshi's tiger roll is the best sushi I've had in the area. I will say that to get full I had to order two rolls. One roll felt like a snack. read more

Great vibe and service was quick. Waitress made a great suggestion and perfect food came out! Food was excellent and worth the price!

I came here with two friends. We showed up a little past 6 pm and were asked if we wanted to do happy hour, so we said sure. When we sat down, we found out that happy hour ended. A little sad but know for next time. Takoyakis: Delicious, hit the spot. GOT FOR FREE CUZ IF YOUR DO A CHECK-IN, YOU GET A FREE APPETIZER--not sure if they'll honor this in the future since they were unaware that this was an option in yelp. I meant to do a check-in but didn't realize you have to take a photo in the moment, so here's my review. Tonkatsu Ramen: Friend said "Ramen is ok - broth isn't that rich, but the chashu was tender and the amount was generous. I'd give it a 6/10 but wouldn't order it again." Udon w/ Vegetable and Shrimp Tempura: First the mushrooms were not enoki, they looked like regular brown mushrooms and were not cooked, so I was disappointed. Then the bok choy was not fully cooked and the "seasoned vegetables" were squash and carrot. This felt like a very Americanized udon noodle soup. The noodles were at least good but a lil undercooked. And there was only one piece of fish cake, while the tempura hit the spot. I would not order again. 5/10 for me Pork Curry Katsu: My friend loved it! Normally you would only expect one layer of pork Katsu, but she received two layers! So it was a steal! But she said the curry flavor was light. At least the dish had large chunks of carrot and the Katsu was crispy. She would rate it a 7/10. The restaurant atmosphere at least was very aesthetic and had a nice ambiance where you can easily have deep conversations with each other. read more

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I came here the other day for dinner and really enjoyed the experience. I've been to the location in Bethesda before and I like this location better. I was able to find street parking down the street and loved the ambiance and service here. The bartender and manager were great and even comped me an A5 Wagyu Nigiri. The sake and whisky selection here is excellent. The prices are definitely high. The Special Omakase was $120 and not what I would have expected. There were some cooked appetizers and about 6 pieces of Nigiri. I can't say I was a fan of the Omakase as it was very expensive for the kind of food you get. However, the service made up for the Omakase. read more

Kusshi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Came by for dinner during their soft opening and really loved it here!! Probably the best sushi I've had in VA so far since I've moved here last year. It's very fresh. We had the nigiri + sashimi boat and all of the fish was incredible! I highly recommend getting the upgrade to get toro too. I have to say, while everything was incredible, the wagyu nigiri was my absolute favorite! It melted in my mouth and the size was generous. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for high quality sushi!! read more

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I've been wanting to try out kusshi sushi since it's opening and I'm glad we got to check it out! We came for an early lunch Sunday and it was pretty quiet. When we walked in the 3 of us were seated at one of their booths. We started off with the spicy rock shrimp appetizer which was really good! Very crispy shrimp in a delicious sauce. For entrees I ordered the spicy miso ramen but replaced the pork protein with chicken. Other items ordered were the kusshi noodles which is similar to drunken noodles and the firecracker and shrimp tempura rolls. My ramen wasn't bad, the firecracker roll was ok but the shrimp tempura roll was good. The noodles were good too and came with chicken, shrimp and beef. At the end we all split their tempura fried ice cream which was also ok in my opinion, nothing great. Overall it was an average experience. The service was good and the time it took to get our food was quick. read more

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The customer service was great l. They were pretty busy but our order was ready pretty quickly. We ordered the shrimp tempura rolls topped with sushi and a mushroom roll. I had the mushroom roll and I was surprised at how small it was. The shrimp tempura was bigger but it wasn't flavorful: Both rolls were just ok to me. Nothing outstanding but not bad either. read more

Food: 4* Ordered via Uber eats. I ordered the BOGO firecracker roll (5*) and BOGO shui mail (4*). I Asked for extra soy sauce and they gave me 4 packets for 3 rolls, two orders of shui mai, and two pieces of salmon. Really? I paid for extra wasabi at $2 and it was minuscule (see photo). I put in the notes to get more soy sauce, to no avail. Not Uber's fault, the restaurant was stingy. read more

The restaurant is know for their sushi and ramen offerings, but on this adventure I stuck to the appetizer list because I am a sucker for any dish with octopus on the menu. The honey apple ale has become my favorite new drink. The drink reminds me of apple crisp in a glass. Absolutely delicious! read more

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Kusshi review Great place for sushi, chirashi and noodles but the drinks are the best in the neighborhood! The cocktails made by Kei are the best! Great selection of beers too! read more

Kusshi - Chirashi Sampler - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Ordered takeout for the first time from Kusshi and wasn't impressed with the food or experience. First off, my husband ordered over the phone and got hung up on twice while ordering. Not sure if it's a problem with their phone or the person taking the order but she also seemed like she didn't really know what she was doing (had to ask for his order twice, hung up on him before confirming the order and giving him a pickup time so we had to call back to confirm and she didn't seem confident in the pick up time so we ended up having to wait a bit after we got there). Maybe she was new so not a huge deal but the process definitely took longer than expected (and the phone issues were annoying). Anyways, onto the food. I got the chirashi and man, the variety was really lacking! I don't know if it's just not as great for takeout because some of the dine-in photos of the chirashi looked pretty good but I was disappointed in the lack of variety. The pieces of fish themselves were pretty big which was nice but there just isn't much to rave about and I think there are definitely better chirashi in the area. When I'm craving sushi it's typically chirashi so I probably won't be back but maybe others have better luck with them! read more

Kusshi - Chirashi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Amazing food doesn't have to be expensive or excessive but it does have to be ON PURPOSE!!! I decided to grab sushi on a whim cause I was craving it. Kusshi leaves so much to be desired ESPECIALLY for the price. It was the middle of the day and I ordered 2 hand rolls, 2 specialty rolls and the Nutella dessert roll. I've honestly had better sushi from the base commissary. There was no love put into these rolls, they simply filled the order, the sushi was covered in sauce but there was no seasoning or cohesion. Don't just cut off a piece of cream cheese and shove it in a roll, whip that mess up with some kind of seasoning and add some depth to it!! I spent quite a bit of my hard earned dollars and live fairly close but ALAS, I must continue my journey for a great sushi plug. I wanted to love this place, leave a wonderful review and return many many times but no dice. read more

Kusshi - Philly Roll, Salmon Roll, Volcano, Roll & Seared Spicy Salmon Roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

We came during their soft opening and loved our experience here! The fish was super fresh, high quality, and delicious! Nigiri & Sashimi Sampler 10/10 - THICCC slices of fish - great variety, salmon was my favorite piece Spicy Tuna Roll 8/10 - simple, classic roll Fire Cracker Roll 9/10 - spicy tuna, salmon, spicy crab, tempura crunch, spicy mayo - generous portions of crab on top, lighter than the Tiger Roll Tiger Roll 10/10 - shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber, topped w tempura crunch, spicy mayo, and eel sauce - savory, loved the sauces - favorite roll so far Seared Fatty Salmon 10/10 - literally melts and falls apart in your mouth - creamy, umami flavor Christine, Wes, and the rest of staff are friendly and welcoming! Can't wait to try more (eyeballing the lava roll). read more

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The sushi was so delicious and fresh! Highly recommend the Chesapeake and Tiger Crunch rolls. The staff was friendly, and the service was quick. The interior is cute with lots of seating. read more

Kusshi - Spider Roll Bethesda Roll Crunchy Roll Chesapeake Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Absolutely would recommend! My daughter wanted sushi, so we found this place on Yelp!!! The food, service, and ambiance did not disappoint. My daughter ordered California rolls, she stated they were the best she's had thus far, which is truly a compliment because she's a picky eater. I opted for the phoenix and spicy seared salmon both were fresh and delicious. My fav of all was the Phoenix (spicy with a hint of sweetness), the sweetness from the fried shredded sweet potato balanced out the spiciness from the spicy mayo. Let's not forget the edamame, so fresh. I loved that it came out hot, most places bring them out lukewarm. We also ordered shrimp tempura but didn't get a chance to eat it, however we look forward to trying it tomorrow. We also were able to sample the Kusshi seared salmon, which were packed with flavor, so yummy! We'll definitely be back! read more

Absolutely loved this place! Never heard of it but a great spot in Pentagon Row! We had their cucumber cocktail, can't remember the name but a perfect light drink for summer. They were out of the house sale but provided us a smooth sake that went down easily. We ordered the Lava roll and it was amazing! Probably one of the best sushi spots in the DMV. Our waiter was amazing, offered us great suggestions and other options if what we wanted was available. We sat outside since the weather was nice and truly enjoyed ourselves! The indoor area is also spacious and well lit. Metro accessible and parking can be found either in the mall parking lot or the shopping center connected to it near Target. Definitely looking forward to going back! read more

Kusshi - Lava Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

About a 1-1.5: Kusshi Sushi is a Chinese-owned local restaurant chain that has several other locations - Pike & Rose, Silver Spring, and in Bethesda. We came here for an early dinner, and we decided to try some of their specialty rolls: +Baltimore - a maki roll filled with avocado, crab meat, and sprinkled with Old Bay seasoning; this could have had more of the 'jumbo lump crab' that was stated; there seemed to have been some heavy handedness with the Old Bay +Rainbow - a California roll with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, and avocado; the fish didn't taste too fresh +Seared Spicy Salmon - spicy tuna roll with avocado, topped with seared salmon and spicy mayo; this roll tasted really 'wet'; not sure where the extra liquid was coming from +Phoenix - maki roll filled with shrimp tempura, avocado, and topped with tuna, masago, spicy mayo, and shredded sweet potato; this was the favorite out of what was ordered; the shrimp tempura were tiny and almost seemed non-existent in the roll and was more 'wet' minced tuna heavy +and, a Eel & Cucumber maki roll, with added tempura flakes - there was an assumption that the flakes would be included in the roll, rather than just set as a mound on top Our server was nice and friendly, but he could have checked in a bit more - we were waiting for the check for a while. I also noticed that the one male host had some issue - super unpleasant, and it's kind of curious why they would have him posted up by the front to 'greet' incoming patrons. Like, fix your attitude. No dice, Kusshi. Metered parking in the rear by Harris Teeter. +unpleasant host +not-so-fresh sushi +'wet' maki rolls +metered lot in the rear read more

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I wasn't expecting much coming in but the food was quite good. They have a great selection of specialty rolls as well as regular maki rolls. All the ingredients were fresh and reasonably priced. It took us a bit to spot a server and order during prime dinner time, but otherwise service was nice and the food came quickly. read more

Kusshi - Crunchy & Nationals - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Pictured are their octopus dumplings and spicy tuna avocado ball. The octopus dumplings offer an interesting twist on a traditional dumpling. The octopus have a smoky flavor. I wish the octopus within the dumpling had been more tender; however, the dumplings were still great. The shaved onions also offer a really cool aesthetic to the dish (as they appear to be floating on the dish- check 'em out @Faceless_food_). The avocado sushi balls are also delish. They're happy hour is amazing! I highly recommend their lychee martini. Location: there are tons of shops and eateries neighboring Kusshi. There are also family friendly activities that are typically accessible in the center of the shopping area. Parking: There is a neighboring parking garage in the event you drive. read more

Kusshi - Spicy tuna avocado balls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Was looking for some non-traditional dessert option and walked in to look at the menu. The maitre-d suggested their dessert roll with banana wrapped in soy paper, Nutella and topped with whip cream and strawberries. Pricey at $14, but was fun to eat and share for a date night. Service was good - she just placed our order right away since we knew what we wanted and looked amazing too. read more

Kusshi - Dessert roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Food was amazingly fresh, service can be improved upon further. Manager bribed table nearby with shots in exchange for good review - but not other tables. No bribe needed here, fish quality spoke for itself. read more

Kusshi - Nigiri Samplers - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

When we walked in I noticed an odor and no one greeted us. Once we were seated we watched a roach crawl across our table. At that point we walked out. read more

Great place for socializing. Also, great sushi and drinks with friendly staff. I'm fortunate to have it in my neighborhood without having to go to DC for sushi read more

Kusshi - Lychee Cosmo: Cranberry grapefruit lychee. She cute but packs a punch. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This is one of me favorite sushi to hit up whenever I'm in the area. They have a great variety and the quality has frequently been consistent and great! In my latest visit I had the spider, volcano, and seared spicy salmon rolls. Spider roll was really good but my favorite is between the salmon or volcano. Service was phenomenal! Our server Dan was awesome and gave us great recommendations, constantly checking in on us to make sure we were satisfied. Will definitely continue being a regular here. read more

Kusshi - Top to bottom: Spider, Seared Spicy Salmon, and Volcano - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Fresh and delicious food. Service is wonderful. One of my favorite places for lunch. I am very picky about sushi, this opened in my area and was not disappointed. read more

The rolls were just okay-- service is good but nothing particularly memorable. I think they might be new so will give them a try in a few months to see or things improve. read more

The sushi and ramen here is delicious! I have never been disappointed with either of the options when I visit. The sushi tastes fresh and is cut perfectly. I will say the ramen broth flavor is not consistent, but it's always tasty. I am not a fan of the udon. I found the flavor lacking and noodles to be over cooked. I'll be sticking with the ramen and sushi here. The service is top-notch. Staff members are always nice and quick to serve. The ambience is clean and casual. read more

Kusshi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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This is fast becoming my go to sushi bar. The food, service, music, setting and drinks are all worth the price of admission. It has replaced my previous favorite go to spot after twice not being able to get service. I won't name it here but they won't be getting any more of my business. Nice while it lasted. read more

Kusshi - Seared Spicy Salmon Roll Chesapeake Crab Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

It wasn't your typical Easter meal, but we loved it. Fantastic sushi from Kusshi Sushi in Arlington: 9 piece Nigiri Sampler, Cherry Blossom Roll, Rainbow Roll, Bethesda Roll, Spicy Mango Roll, and Crazy Tuna Roll. Everything was super fresh and beautifully presented. I also loved their outdoor dining area, because it was an ideal place to relax and people watch. Lots of nice restaurants to choose from at Pentagon Row, comfortable chairs, and a play area for the kids. You could feel the happy spring vibe. Happy Easter! read more

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I was very impressed with the freshness of the sushi at Kusshi!! Everything I had was very tasty. I dined in and we sat near the bar area. Our server was very friendly and welcoming! I ordered a Baltimore specialty roll which had crab, avocado, and old bay!! I also had the spicy tuna maki and that came with tuna and cucumber! Both tasted great and were very fresh. I would order both again! I think this might be the best sushi I have had in the area. As for the restaurant it was very toasty inside so don't wear your thick sweater or you'll be sweating! Overall though a very enjoyable dining experience with fantastic sushi! read more

This place is a hidden gem IMO, it wasn't too busy on a weekend night, and I think the whole Pen Row is about to become more of a spot. Sushi was good, the ramen was good, dumplings were good. Service was super quick, which I enjoyed. Will definitely be coming back. I think the only thing I would have to say is to make the spicy rolls actually spicy. Both my rolls were not spicy at all. read more

Kusshi - Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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We ordered takeout. The time for delivery was pushed back multiple times but overall we found the sushi to be very tasty. I liked that the spicy tuna roll was chopped. read more