Salmon was super fresh. It was Easter Sunday and not busy which was a relief for us as we were avoiding the crowds. Nice size portions and comfortable atmosphere. read more

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The food was absolutely delicious! The service was spectacular and attentive. The bar looks amazing too with high-end bourbon choices. We will be back! read more

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I really don't like leaving bad reviews, but this was honestly one of the worst sushi experiences I've had. The fish tasted old -- definitely not fresh. We ordered spicy tuna, a California roll, and fresh salmon, and every single one just had that not-right, "been sitting too long" taste. What really shocked me was that they don't even make their own sauces. The spicy mayo literally came from a store-bought bottle (I attached a picture). For a sushi restaurant, that's just disappointing. The drinks weren't any better -- we tried the lychee vodka and the lychee mule, and both were pretty bad. The service itself was okay. Overall, everything just tasted cheap and low quality. I left super disappointed and won't be coming back. read more

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I came to Kusshi to take advantage of their HH before a Yelp event. Since traffic is unpredictable, I love to arrive early and hangout in the area prior whenever I get a chance. It had been a minute since I had sushi so when I looked up the interesting restaurant across from where I parked, I couldn't help but go inside and since it was still HH I rushed to pay my parking and headed inside. There weren't a lot of patrons inside and absolutely no one at the bar so I made my way in in and grabbed a seat right in the middle. There was a young lady behind the bar and I jokingly asked where everybody else was; to which she informed me they'd be here soon. She gave me multiple menus and I looked over each one of them of course paying extra attention to the happy hour specials. I decided to go with the salmon avocado maki and yellowtail scallion maki. They have been open for over 15 years and rebranded a few years back with multiple locations including Pike and Rose. There are a few other items on the menu I would like to try so I definitely can see myself coming back. Do you see how cute the sauce bowl is?! read more

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I've gotten takeout from here a few times and have also stopped in for happy hour, and I'm glad they added a location in the area. It's a nice go-to spot for sushi and Asian bites, with a well-decorated space and really sweet staff. This time I ordered the Firecracker Roll and the Kusshi noodles. The roll was very filling and delicious, even if not traditional sushi. The noodles had a good amount of vegetables, which I appreciated, though they could use a little more flavor. Overall, a reliable spot that I'll definitely keep coming back to. read more

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Been here a few times and I've loved every visit! FOOD 5/5 - no complaints. Their portions are great. I've tried a few of their rolls, sides, and the cutlet with rice.... all amazing and filling. SERVICE 5/5 - super friendly and attentive. The owner was there the last time I went to go pick up a takeout order and he's very interactive and friendly. AMBIANCE - nice natural lighting all throughout, bar seating is available, plenty of seating. Will be back time after time read more

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I came here after happy hour around the corner on Saturday night. I was surprised they were open so late, but I was grateful. However, the food left a lot to be desired. Let me be clear: five stars for service. That is the only reason why I'm giving them three stars at all. The sweet young woman working at the bar Knew I was not feeling the food. She was extremely accommodating and extremely apologetic with my dissatisfaction. I ordered a cherry blossom roll and added cream cheese, and I ordered the Gyoza. The gyoza were so damn bland. Like, I got them panfried, and they were some of the blandest things I've ever tasted at a Japanese restaurant. The cherry blossom roll was also extremely bland. And I know that some rolls aren't hyper flavorful, but the fish just tasted... Cold. I like to think that good quality fish and sushi has a certain distinct flavor. But this fish just tasted cold lol. It seems like there are two sides to this restaurant or this restaurant also doubles is another. I'm not quite clear as there's another name outside of the restaurant. However, the restaurant was very clean and he didn't have any bad smells, which of these days is a luxury. The vibe was pretty chill. I sat at the bar. There were like four or five middle-aged, married men also sitting at the bar. They were talking about traveling and points. I'm sure their wives would be thrilled. Lol anyway, the larger issue is that I have now been to three different locations for Kusshi. None has blown my mind or even been really good... read more

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Kusshi has a lot of great variety! We had a large party and everyone was happy with their different selections. Our service was very eh. Slow but very nice. Make sure you really take time to look through the menu. There's lots of great options but not necessarily organized! We all loved the Nutella dessert sushi but almost missed it! read more

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Paid street and garage parking available. I'm not sure if all the Kusshi Sushi are a chain or franchise but this location is a lot worst than my experience at Kusshi Pike & Rose. I got the California roll which I was mid on but everything on their menu seemed so pricey so what it was. California roll was $7.5 (6 pcs), spicy tuna roll $9. It would be fine if it was worth the price but the rice tasted old and cold and crabmeat looked and tasted like it came out the freezer 2 minutes before they assembled and served it to us. I saw a mom & daughter get the chicken teriyaki that looks good but they barely touched it & just thought they were full until I also got it. This is probably the worst chicken teriyaki I've ever had for $19. Even those teriyaki way/hibachi grill to-go places are miles better. The chicken looks a bit pink and tasted rubbery, oily, & salty. We also got the Nutella roll which was decent but no picture cause it was not played very well compared to the pike & rose location. Our server was good initially but we just waited around for 15-20 mins before able to put in the Nutella roll as our desert and getting the check. Ambiance was friendly and felt like a nice Friday dinner spot. I personally would not return but my friend liked her vegetarian sushi rolls and I can't speak to the other rice bowls or ramen dish, perhaps they are better than what I got. read more

Kusshi - Chicken Teriyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

My go-to spot for sushi in Bethesda. Their specialty rolls are so tasty. My favorite one has to be the samurai roll with the crab and salmon skin. And I always get the shishito peppers to start. Tip: ask them to toss it in the spicy sauce they use for the edamame. Also, they started having some seasonal specials. I had a crudo before, I think hamachi - whichever fish it was, it was fresh, light, and delicious. I like to sit at the bar and chat it up with the bartenders. Jade is super sweet and it's always nice to see her when I visit. read more

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I was in the area to meet with my sushi-loving sister. We purposely selected Kusshi because we wanted to go all out and get a sushi boat. Kusshi did not disappoint. The amount of sushi on the boat was just massive and we did our best to finish it between three people, but couldn't. The service was good, parking was a bit tricky, though. Overall a pretty great place. Come hungry! read more

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A quick and funny addition to my original review... I spend most of my (professional) life behind my beloved instrument - the piano. I play and listed to music of myriad styles and times. With that being said, I am (or I should say was) completely ignorant to the genre of music known as K-pop. My friend behind the bar, Jay, knows I'm a musician, and endeavored to alleviate my ignorance for said genre by sharing a playlist with me. Is it my favorite thing in the world? Probably not (musically), but having interactions with people is why you go out for dinner, instead of staying home. I never would have listened to "Burn" by ARTMS, or had that conversation if it were not for the benefit of Jay. Try something new on the menu...and musically, while you're at it! read more

I don't think I would come here for any reason tbh. I ordered the boat - I feel like that's the way you can tell how good the sushi restaurant is. If you want roll, that would be okay. I just didn't feel like sushi chef is skillful enough to serve the sashimi or nigiri. Rice for the nigiri isn't seasoned properly and I feel like they made with the tool. Rice portion of the nigiri was consistently too much. Sashimi wasn't cut properly. Boat combination wasn't including the miso soup. When I order sushi boat from other place, I remember it was always included. Interior design is quite clean and nice. But what my one star for it. It took 30 minutes to receive my order when other people was getting their food within 15 minute or so. I'm really disappointed with pretty much a lot of thing. read more

Kusshi - Sashimi & Nigiri Boat (72pc) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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This is my third time dinning at Kusshi in downtown Bethesda and have mixed feelings about my experience. The food was undeniably good. The sushi was fresh, the flavors were spot on, and the presentation was appealing. However, the service was absolutely terrible. We were immediately seated at the bar, and from what we could see, the restaurant was empty. Our first server was not a bartender but worked to get our drinks made and food order in. Despite the quick seating, the service soon took a turn for the worse. It's a shame because the food has potential, but the poor service overshadowed what could have been a pleasant dining experience. I hope Kusshi can address these issues because good food deserves equally good service. read more

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Since moving to Bethesda, I have enjoyed many nights at Kusshi. The fish is super fresh, the menu is wide, and the prices are reasonable! There's typically seats available, regardless if you make a reservation, or you can snag a seat at the bar and grab a drink while you wait. Service is hit or miss - lots of super young staff who don't pay you much attention. read more

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Came to Kusshi for Friday dinner. Packed at dinner time. Three of us ended at the sushi bar, which seemed a little odd, as no one ever joined us at the sushi bar later that evening. But we were in a hurry so it was fine. Apps ordered: grilled chicken yakitori (pretty tasty, on bed of cabbage, lots of sauce and green onion; miso soup, could have been hotter but fine; and last a large seaweed salad which was good for 3. Chef gave us three slices of flame broiled tuna on rice. Entrees were some ala carte sushi, a salmon teriyaki and a chicken teriyaki. Both used the same teriyaki sauce as yakitori which was was disappointing. Chicken even slice for yakitori. Both on bed of veg and a side of regular rice with some sesame seeds, not sushi rice. Salmon was good and plenty of veg. Lots of chicken, but again disappointed that yakitori and teriyaki had same sauce. Staff were attentive. Ordered hot tea which was good. Restaurant was good, not exceptional, have had better. read more

Kusshi - Salmon teriyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Sushi place that is pretty dead average compared to other sushi places, with kind of high prices. I liked my sushi roll but the miso soup was not very good. read more

Going to get sushi with your girlfriends means you get to order a boat! The fish was very fresh and everything was delicious. The only problem we had was that the food took a very long time to come out. The restaurant was pretty empty when we went, but it took almost an hour to receive our food. Other than the wait, the food itself was pretty good and the restaurant was pretty clean. Their green tea was nice and strong and complemented the food. My favorite was probably the seared fatty salmon! read more

Kusshi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

My fiance and I like to come here for happy hour. They have a discount on the seared salmon sushi then, and it's quite good! The salmon melts in your mouth. We've tried other dishes but the seared salmon sushi is always the standout. It's always been quite empty during happy hour so we've never had to wait. read more

Kusshi - Seared salmon sushi (no sauce) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Attended the soft opening and this is an interesting space. Taking over from Hanaro Sushi, the decor can use some updates. I ordered the cherry blossom Sushi dish and it was great. Not surprised as the Sushi from Kusshi places has been really good. The vegetarian ramen was first said to be vegan by one waiter then clarified that it can be made vegan. Heads up to request vegan if needed. The noodles, flavors and vegetables were all great and nothing wrong there. Looking forward to checking out the place again after the grand opening. Would be a good place for a larger gathering with the space on the other side of the restaurant. read more

Kusshi - Cherry blossom - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

The sushi is decent, this wouldn't be my first choice but it's great for when you prefer not to spend a lot of money. The fried gyoza is my favorite on the menu. read more

My wife and I went to Hanaro during lunch time, but it was only for takeout. There were some crumbs on the floor and some dust by the waiting area, but the store was fairly clean. The price of the sushi is reasonable and the taste and flavor of the sushi is of the highest quality. I am giving this restaurant a four-star rating because the taste of the sushi was truly exceptional and of the highest quality. Despite some minor cleanliness issues, the reasonable price and outstanding flavor make Hanaro a great choice for sushi lovers. read more

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I do not mind this restaurant but my boyfriend does not. I think there are better sushi places in the area. But we both liked the one in pike and rose a lot! read more

I thought my brief experience at Kusshi was pretty decent. I stopped by for a quick lunch, and everything met my expectations. In general, I thought the prices were fine relative to the area, and the service was pretty on point. My salmon bento box was very delicious, and my food came out pretty quickly. While I probably would not travel more than 30 minutes to dine here, it is a great spot to drop by if you have a sushi craving while in downtown (I think) Bethesda. read more

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First rate sushi restaurant with wonderful manager and wait staff. The portions of sashimi were succulent and large, the wide variety of specialty rolls are appealing, and the ambience in the restaurant makes it a pleasure to eat there. Highly recommend read more

My friend and I stopped here to grab a bite and I ended up just having a few drinks and a bite of the sushi she ordered. I like this location but the service was great! KAREN......Pleaseeeeeee ask for her!!!! She's hilarious, gives great recommendations for food and drinks and is overall one of the best people I've interacted with at Kushi! If youre sat in Karen's section please thank the gawds because she will have you laughing and eating something good. My friend loved her recommendations, I just wish I aas hungry lol. I'll be back in hopes that Karen is working lol read more

Great sushi bar! Delicious sushi, wonderful ambiance, and very friendly staff. I'll definitely be back!

I had the pork bento box from the menu and a role, but the bento box was more than sufficient. I had to take the rolls home and some of the bento. The waitress was super friendly even though we arrived just 15 minutes before the kitchen closed. We didn't feel rushed at all. It wasn't very full when we went there given it was so late in the lunch period, but there are plenty of seats along the windows which face the street and the seating is comfortable albeit wide open. The one negative was the pungent chemical cleaner smell in the entrance. I presume it's because they had recently cleaned after the lunch crowd. read more

First time dining here since its transformation from Hannaro to Kusshi. My friend & I met here for lunch. The renovation is lovely and inviting. I really want to like this place since right around the corner from where I live & I do like Japanese cuisine. However, I had one of their udon soup bowls & was drinking water all afternoon. Hoping that giving this place a second chance will be better. read more

Evelynn was our server. She was amazing and answered all our questions. We got the seared fatty salmon nigiri, karage, toro crispy rice, crazy toro roll, and firecracker roll. It was all delicious. read more

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Food has been delicious and very affordable. I am usually hesitant to have sushi outside of my city but this place is solid.

Hanaro hits the spot, and you can get delivery. As of the date of this order, they have a deal on Uber Eats where several of their items are buy one get one free, including the Firecracker roll, which normally costs more than $15. It has a huge topping of imitation crab, spicy mayo, and tempura crunchies, and is stuffed with a slightly spicy mix of crab, tuna, and salmon. Tasty stuff if you like more complicated maki. In addition to that one, we sampled the salmon avocado, shrimp avocado, and Bethesda roll, with a side of edamame. The menu has all types of sushi, plus noodle dishes, dumplings, and lots more. Big drink menu too. You won't leave disappointed. read more

I came here when they still had indoor seating. The shrimp tempura roll here was good. The takoyaki and the gyoza were ok. The lychee cosmo was a decent fruity drink. The bartender was friendly and helpful. Bethesda doesn't have any great sushi places but if I had to get sushi while in Bethesda, I would probably come here. Overall I had a good experience. read more

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Since I found it, Kusshi Bethesda has been my go-to for fresh, flavorful sushi. Now it'll be my go-to for customer service. Hats off to Morgan at the reception desk, who resolved my bungled (by me) order with grace, generosity, and good cheer. See y'all again soon. read more

We forgot to make a reservation, but we were still able to be seated at the bar. We ordered so much since there was a deal of 30% going on at this time. We kept ordering more because we wanted to try more and more. My friends really liked the mackerel and said it was probably the best they've ever had. Food was pretty satisfying, and we're so full. The area is pretty cute, but parking does cost money. Service was okay but a bit slow. read more

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The meal was over a $100 and I was hungry shortly after leaving. "Old fashioned" was essentially whiskey with ice. Squid was tough. Sushi was under seasoned and unappetizing in appearance, texture, and taste. There are plenty of way better sushi spots in the area. Would recommend skipping this one unfortunately. read more

Nice atmosphere. Food is solid good. Would return. 5 stars for professional efforts, cleanliness and good food. @Wesley: Service is friendly, but they need to work on listening and getting orders right. With a menu that has variations of same main ingredients, it's important to be precise before submitting the orders to kitchen. We ordered two chicken katsu curries. We got 2 chicken katsus, sans curry. It was immediately corrected, with no issues. Table next to us seemed to have ordered salmon nigiri and got salmon roll. This was also immediately corrected. Our food was great, and we even got some mochi from the management as a token for the "inconvenience", and we hadn't even complained. I like that management responds to online feedback. Some team meetings between front and back of house will probably result in better communication, and less food comp. read more

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This is the best Japanese restaurant in Bethesda. I've lived in Japan and it's offerings come the closest to what you get there. The ramen bowls are excellent, particularly the one with tempora. The curries and the sushi boats are also great. read more

Got sushi delivered via Uber eats. 1 order of Bethesda roll and 1 order of Dragon roll. Both were good. Delivery was prompt. Presented well. Liked the dark sauce that was put on the dragon roll. Have to go try more things in the restaurant sometime. read more

Kusshi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

I have been to the Kusshi Sushi up at Pike and Rose and the one in Downtown Silver Spring and loved my experience at both locations. This one in Downtown Bethesda, however, did not quite measure up to the other two locations. We orders Salmon Nigiri, spicy salmon rolls, and an udon noodle soup. The salmon pieces were small, the spicy salmon roll was kind of soggy. The udon noodle soup tasted like someone just threw teriyaki chicken stirfry with udon and water (yuck). The service was slow too despite very few customers in the restaurant on a Tuesday night. read more