How does a good sushi restaurant separate itself from the average ones? To me, it's the way the…read morerice is cooked. Noku got it down 100% and the quality of the fish is right there with it. I got the white dragon special roll with two pieces of white tuna and miso soup. They hit you with an "Irasshaimase" as you walk in. That's a precursor to some good tasting sushi. All the staff I talked to were friendly and helpful. The decor is modern and polished. It's ready for business lunches or date nights. It's not a huge restaurant but it's also not busy. There're a few outdoor tables for when the weather is nice. Street parking may be a challenge because there are about 6-10 spots available. There's a big garage entrance right between Noku and Tour Le Hours and they can validate parking tickets. I parked one street over and walked. I'd be back for lunch on office days to go down their list of rolls. I'm impressed with the sushi I had.

Came here tonight with my BFF for a casual cute dinner. We have our few regular spots in the area…read morebut We wanted to go somewhere different and we hadn't tried yet sooooo Noku it was! This Reston location appears to be their second location. This restaurant is located in a new and up-and-coming area in Reston by the Vida gym and several office buildings. As a result, there was a parking garage that charged $15 flat rate or there was a Metro park-and-ride on the other side of the street. I ended up parking at the park-and-ride and while I don't necessarily recommend it because you have to cross a busy two-way street it was decently close. Upon walking into the restaurant, it was a small space. They serve food made to order but kind of in a sit down and quickly eat kind of fashion. The food came promptly and honestly everything looked absolutely delicious. I ordered the Shishito peppers which I was really happy to see on the menu and my girlfriend ordered the spicy edamame. We asked if they had the ingredients to make Shirley temples, and unfortunately they did not. We opted for two strawberry ramunes. We both ordered the creamy spicy vegan Ramen. There was heat to the dish which I found enjoyable. My friend found a little too hot but overall, I did find the entrée to be lacking a little bit. The noodles were OK and definitely a step up from your traditional packaged Ramen, which is good. I was happy at the amount of vegetables that were served in my bowl a good amount of corn and steamed tofu, which I absolutely loved. I had to pay two dollars extra for the egg. The egg was a little overcooked and less flavorful than I would've liked, but I do not regret ordering this meal because I wanted something a little less heavy than a pork based broth. (I'm not vegan) Seating was pretty close together, and I would say this place might be a little more convenient for lunch. Overall, the experience was a positive one and I would want to try more of their menu before giving them a complete five stars but everything seemed very and fresh prepared well.

We came here for Saturday lunch. It is a very popular spot and they do not take reservations on the…read moreweekend. They just opened up the shop and there was already a line. Luckily we got seated in a couple minutes. The food is very fresh and at generous prices. I particularly liked the Dinner Bento Box due to the variety of foods in it. We left full and satisfied. I recommend coming here for authentic Japanese food.

Tonkatsu was delicious! Outside was perfect crispy crunchy fry. And their tonkatsu sauce is made…read morein-house - delicious! I usually don't like the bottled sauce so this was a nice surprise! Sushi was all fresh and delicious too. Miso soup was on the saltier side but it's only a light appetizer so it didn't take away any stars. Waitress was kind enough to ask us for our honest options so we shared that the tonkatsu meat could have been seasoned a little more and the miso soup was salty. She noted it and bc she asked first it didn't feel rude. I appreciated their desire for honest feedback so they can improve. Outdoor seating seemed nice and shaded. May be we'll go back and sit outside. Inside was nice. A bit small/cozy but didn't notice the other customers so it wasn't bad. Noise was perfect too (we could hold a convo and we didn't hear anyone around us).

Finally found authentic Thai food -- best in Northern VA!…read more I've been searching for a place that does real Thai noodles, street food, and Essan dishes right -- and I found it, right here in the Leesburg area. I ordered the boat noodles and the crispy duck noodle soup. The broth is done right: no MSG aftertaste, aroma is spot-on, and the sweetness-to-savory balance is perfect. Noodles are cooked just right, and the meat is fresh. Customer service was excellent too -- attentive and friendly without being overbearing. I noticed a lot of Thai and other Asian diners ordering the same signature dishes -- always a good sign. This is hands-down the best Thai spot in Northern VA. Go try it, you won't be disappointed.

My two stars: tasty food if you don't mind poor service to some and not to others. I encountered…read morethree employees while picking up our order placed over the phone: two waiters and one waitress. Out of the three, only one was gracious and welcoming (thanks). Great service outshines the presentation and even taste, so we'll definitely consider the other local Thai restaurants that take pride with their customers and, of course, take food etiquette seriously. It's a small cozy feel... not necessarily the best when service is sub-par and un-focused. **And while there are so many other local Thai restaurants in the proximity that actually serve great food and service, we all have to keep those little nuances in mind.**

came for an early dinner, the restaurant was fairly empty, there was no wait, we were seated right…read moreaway. the service throughout was very good, friendly, attentive, and efficient. this is not a cheap eat spot, pricing is reasonable, lands mid range. everything we ordered were delicious and came in decent portions, except the duck roll. The duck roll has hard not chewable meats in all of them, we had to spit them out. Papaya salad can use a bit more thai seasoning, the spicy level was good. Pad thai was very yummy so were the veggie dishes. the atmosphere was so-so, furnitures definitely need to be updated, as they will be going through renovations in September. the cute figurine on the walls were adorable. located in a busy shopping center, parking can be difficult to find at times. do recommend put up a mirror in the restrooms during your next month renovations. foodies of @WineDinenVacay enjoyed majority of this visit, plan to return post renovation.

TLDR: absolutely recommend this place. Some of my favorite Thai food in the area! The Drunken…read morenoodles with medium spice and the Ka Prow fried rice are two of my favorite dishes. My wife and I finally decided to try this place after years of saying "one day". We've now ordered twice in the past 2 weeks. The first time we ordered the Ka Prow fried rice and the drunken noodles with medium spice and chicken. I ordered the lunch size drunken noodles and it was a good amount of food! They were the best drunken noodles I've had around here by far. And the Ka Prow fried rice was so smoky and full of flavor! It makes all other fried rices feel boring in comparison. This time I ordered the Kao Soi chicken. It had a delicious red curry sauce and two whole chicken legs with the egg noodles. I loved how rich the flavor of the soup is. The full grilled squid was something we ordered on our first time and it was also really good but I think a tad overcooked. I can't really speak to service other than the staff being friendly when I've walked in to grab our order. But the inside of the restaurant is cozy. We will definitely keep coming back here and highly recommend it if you're in the area.

Sat at the bar first time in over a year. Same friendly bartender. Couldn't believe I remembered…read morehim. The service exceptional and the happy hour was amazing as always. Love the nachos with crab and shrimp. The pickled jalapeños set the entire nacho off! The French fries are seriously some of the best I have had! So hot and crunchy! Still love the tartar sauce with a slight hint of bay seasoning! I will be back....

S T I L L our Top Restaurant…read more We started dining at PassionFish Reston circa 2012. Over the years we dined there hundreds of times. In fact we have 18,000 loyalty points. We had not been to PassionFish Reston since December 2020 because we moved to a southern state. We finally visited our family and friends in the DMV and celebrated two fabulous dinners and one happy hour after a six-year hiatus. Well PassionFish was still top shelf, sterling caliber with Chef Chris Clime as the new owner. Thank goodness because after a long gap in enjoying the restaurant, staff, and delicious seafood cuisine - it still is the best. We had two mouth watering dinner with family and friends while visiting town. We enjoyed the always terrific Blackened Swordfish, Halibut, and the most spectacular Whole Crispy Rockfish entree. Our deserts were the Key Lime Pie with Pineapple Sorbet and the Chocolate Dome with Cotton Candy volcano eruption - SUPERB all were. It was so wonderful to see staff members whom we remembered still working the the restaurant. Damien Beard, the manager, was equally as welcoming to see us again after six-years. PassionFish Reston could not be in better hands and we cannot wait to celebrate again with the staff. Cheers.

Ambience - great. Not too loud. Quiet for a Father's Day Saturday (but meant we didn't have to…read morefight other tables for waiter attention). Very new & clean. Service - friendly. Not a super talkative server (not sure if it was a language issue) but still made sure our water was filled and everything came out Food - good Thai food was a little bit on the salty and sweet side according to both grandmas, but with some rice it wasn't bad. Sushi was good. Best part is that we can get both Thai & sushi at the same time!! Overall I'd recommend it and I'd go back to try other dishes.

I feel bad for liking this place because I am normally to sense of Thai across the Steet, but I had…read moreto try it since they offer sushi too. Location and Ambiance 5/5 - In a small shopping center but have plenty of parking spaces across from one Loudon. The restaurant it so elevated for the typical Thai restaurant. Love the high ceiling & decor and even know the place it not big i like that they don't to compact so many tables inside. Great place for happy hour, intimate setting or even to host a small party. FOOD 5/5- Som Tum Pla Ra - Laos Papaya salad $12- I was beyond happy to get a loas papaya salad, it so hard to find restaurant that will use fermented fish sauce the traditional Laos way in the Ashburn area. The papaya was fresh chop with a cruch to it. I love the spicy level savory and not your typical overly sweet Thai papaya salad. Sashimi Starter $14- I was highly impressed with how much sashimi for a starter. It was 6 piece but the pieces were HUGE!! It like 1 piece can be cut in to 3 slice of Sashimi. The fish was fresh and taste well grade A quality fish for sushi remind me of Wegman sashimi. The service was great and i would most def come back next time

Ok, so I checked out this place when they first opened up. They were ok at first and I'd order from…read morethem when I didn't want to wait for good sushi (doordash and uber eats) but recently, my orders have been OUT.OF.THIS.WORLD. I recently ordered their hand rolls - the spicy tuna, salmon truffle and soft shell crab. OMG, it's on par with Miami. My husband spoke to them and found out they just recently changed suppliers and thank god because it's NOTICEABLE. Give this place a try, the truffle handrolls are soooo good. I just shake my head while I eat now because how is it this good? I'm feeling better about the sad food scene in loudoun county. Thank you Ichigo, please keep it up. Edit: Please consider adding Uni to the menu!!! An uni handroll would be amazing too!!

Very good sushi spot that isn't overly priced. Ordered 15 minutes before my lunch break and food…read morewas ready for pick up so service is quick. It's a casual restaurant. Very quiet on weekdays for lunch so it's a good time to order.

A hidden gem of a sushi restaurant. We had the best customer service experience ever in this…read morerestaurant with little surprises. When we came inside, we were instantly addressed and seated. The place is clean and looks like the inside of a pagoda building. My husband was surprised by the complimentary tray of edamame beans and chowed down on them excitedly. Moana was our server and very kind to us. We were impressed on how kind and accommodating she was as a server. I got the sushi roll special $20 for two select rolls. I had the Dream & Philly Roll. They both were filling and delicious. We, also, had spring rolls and cheesecake. He had stir fried rice with shrimp and said it was so good that he didn't want yum yum sauce with it. It was his first time ever. The shrimp were very large too. Highly recommend Yamachen Sushi and will visit this sushi restaurant again - as soon as possible.

The staff was so kind to let us in early before they really opened, we subbed the super cali roll…read morefor the lover roll. Sushi is cold just how I like it. There's so much tuna in the tuna roll and the quality of the fish is so good. The gyoza melted in the mouth and the dessert was delicious. The area is huge and I love the booth seating. 10/10 would come back!