Boooy did we underestimate the portion sizes of their sushi special rolls…read more A friend was visiting from out of town and we wanted to get sushi. Shoyou seemed to have good reviews so we walked in without reservations. Looking at the menu we thought oh the three of us can easily demolish 2 regular maki rolls and maybe 3 special rolls. Nope. We had so much leftovers! And everything tasted so good! Its aptly priced. If you are getting a special roll it will be at least 4 to 8 pieces depending on what you get. My favorite of the special rolls was actually the spider roll which was made with softshell crab(and not pictured as it was promptly devoured) Would recommend if you're in the Baltimore area and want to support a local restaurant in a nice neighborhood. Don't fall for Azumi hype when places like this exist.

Shoyu Sushi absolutely deserves all five stars. The customer service was incredibly kind and…read moreprompt, and I loved that they offered me a complimentary piece of sushi. I also noticed they did the same for other tables, which really shows how much they care about the experience. I ordered four pieces in order from left to right: the maguro, albacore, sea bream, and toro. The maguro truly melted in my mouth. The albacore was delicious with a surprisingly generous portion. The sea bream was probably my least favorite of the lineup but still very good. The toro was easily my personal favorite, and I could have eaten 100 of those. Each order comes with two pieces which made trying different options even better. I also got the baked mussels and wowowowow they were so good. I genuinely wanted to order another round but I was already full. This is the closest spot I have found to an omakase style experience without actually doing a full omakase. It has more flavor, great presentation, and a little extra dazzle instead of just plain fish on rice. The only downside was that parking was a bit tough, but it was absolutely worth it for the quality of the meal. Highly recommend!

Bring your appetite for an expensive feast…read more Gyu San is an all-you-can-eat Japanese joint with a focus on bbq. Expect to pay a lot but in return, gain access to unlimited top tier meats from the land and sea. Gyu San offers three levels of dining. The entire table must have the same level, so talk to your other diners before ordering what level you'd like to go for: Basic gives you their lowest quality cuts of meat and a handful of seafood options and side dishes. This is great for people who want to get their money's worth, especially when pairing their meal with Gyu San's extensive alcoholic cocktail menu. Their middle level offers a larger variety of beef, pork, and seafood, and side dishes. The middle level also offers ramen. The ramen is good, but extremely filling, so I advise avoiding it. This level also includes a one order-per customer wagyu sampler. This is a MUST include to get your money's worth and it will be the highlight of your meal. One of the sides you can unlock at this level is wagyu burgers. While these burgers are great, with a spicy sauce that is fantastic, they sit in your stomach and make it harder to eat more of the unlimited BBQ. If you must try it, order one and split it among your table. The final and most expensive level opens up an all wagyu menu, taking the one-time sampler from the second level and giving you as much as you can handle. In addition, you'll get one order of five unique appetizers, each carefully crafted around high end seafood and wagyu. Each person at the table can also pay an extra $5 for all you can eat sushi, and their sushi is good. If you're ordering from the low tier meats, then adding sushi is worth it for adding variety and good values. For more money saving, you can become a member by asking your server or host, though its only worth it if you plan on coming to Gyu San more often. Gyu San is a high cost, high caloric, and highly flavorful meal experience, best left as an ultimate treat-your-self with friends and family.

This is similar to Korean BBQ but features Japanese Wagu beef…read more The place is new, clean, and everyone is friendly.their table top grills are nice as the exhaust port is in the grill as opposed to something hanging from the ceiling so you can see the person you are dining with. Most of the menu is all you can with the prime cuts a 1 box per person selection I really enjoyed the visit and plan to go back. The cost are in 3 different tiers. I really didn't ask the difference. But went with the top end that was $100 per person.

Izakaya 68 on Shawan Road absolutely nails the feel of a real Japanese Izakaya. The atmosphere is…read morewarm, lively, and authentic--exactly what you'd expect if you stepped into a neighborhood spot in Japan. One of the highlights (especially for families) is the robot cat servers. They're a hit with everyone at the table, from kids to adults, and they genuinely add to the fun without feeling gimmicky. The food is excellent and checks all the Izakaya boxes: yakitori, gyoza, and my personal favorite--takoyaki--are all done right. On top of that, they also offer sushi, ramen, and full entrée dishes, so there's something for every appetite. Drink options are just as solid, with Japanese sodas, green tea, and a good selection of Japanese alcoholic beverages. This is a great spot for the whole family and an especially awesome place to host a birthday dinner for teens. We brought a 13- and 14-year-old group, and it was a perfect balance of fun, great food, and a relaxed environment. Highly recommended if you want good Japanese food and a memorable experience.

We happened to be in the area and really stopped in on a whim…read more The place is very well decorated inside and reminds me of ramen shops and festival booths for a night market. My only complaint is that all of the ramen broth is pork as I would have loved to have some ramen but I have a pork allergy. That said, the udon broth was very tasty and had a clean but bold flavor. It is probably one of my favorite broths I've had. You use the QR code on the table to order and the robot brings you your food. Our server also helped put stuff on our table from the robot. It's a very cute robot and sings about people being in the way as well as your table number. Everything we had was cooked well or assembled great. I really want to come back and try some of their other sushi rolls. The salmon belly was torched just right and the mayo complimented it well. The yellowtail was unique and the sesame paired well with it along with the pepper. I wasn't a big fan of the beef skewer because it was a bit sweet. The inari sushi has spicy mayo in it and I enjoyed it. The shumai stays hot for a while so just be careful. The green tea stayed warm throughout our date and was nice and hot when it first came out. The prices are incredibly reasonable and I felt the fish was very fresh. Our server answered all of our questions, which is how I ended up with udon instead of ramen. My spouse said his curry was delicious and he devoured it.

Definitely one of my favorite spots in Rockville! The restaurant is quite small so be prepared for…read morea wait during busy days. Staff was friendly and it felt like I was at a home kitchen because it felt cozy and welcoming. I ordered the katsu don and agedashi tofu. I loved how the tofu was slightly fried and the sauce complimented it very well. This appetizer felt light and made me crave for it more. The katsu don felt very comforting and was flavored nicely. I did add some togarashi for some spice. I would definitely come back to this place! It reminded me when I visited Japan because of the atmosphere and food.

If you want some home-y and authentic Japanese food - look no further. Amazing fish quality in…read moresashimi and sushi. Great traditional Japanese fish! And love their tonkatsu curry and eel don. Cant wait to return and try more. For the mackerel - - I recommend squeezing the lemon over it, adding a piece to your dish & add radish (white stuff) and soy sauce over it for the perfect bite!

Lots to choose from the menu. Fried rice was a great option for the kids - had the egg cooked with…read morethe rice. Several cocktail options that were all delicious. Staff were so attentive and friendly. Decor was modern and fancy. The view is unbeatable! Definitely will be back to try more drinks and dishes when I'm back in Baltimore!

Sushi here is top tier and so is the ambience. I stopped in on a busy weekday. This place was…read morepacked. My friend and I ordered everything from the tuna tartare, chirashi bowl, Toyosu nigiri platter, seared otoro and the matchamisu dessert. This was plenty of food for 2 people. We loved the quality of fish and presentation here. The otoro cuts were definitely the highlight of the evening. Seared otoro tuna with endless amounts of shaved truffle on top. Definitely save some room for dessert as the matchamisu was a take on the tiramisu. The mascarpone, mango and matcha were a great combination. The service here was great. Our servers were attentive and we enjoyed the variety of seafood, Asian fusion and even saw some hibachi items. Azumi is a great place to enjoy some cocktails, sushi or hibachi. I highly recommend booking reservations in advance. The bartender did let me know they have sushi making classes and tuna carving sessions throughout the month. I'll definitely be back to try some different cuts of fish and their sushi rolls.

Sabrina was an amazing server and the food was 10/10. I would recommend coming here it is worth the…read morewait.

The presentation of the food was amazing and it really got me looking forward to eating the actual…read moreplate; which was amazing by the way. Sabrina was a great server and she made sure we knew how to navigate the menu, which was to our appreciation, and we had no hitches in our experience, thanks to her. The music was a little bit intrusive at times and some of the pop songs really annoying to listen to, but there were some nice, chill Japanese songs that were easier to listen to, and even made for a vibe. Overall, I would 100% recommend this place to someone else bc the food is just SO good.

Undoubtedly one of the best ramen spots in Baltimore. The flavors are authentic, but what really…read moresets them apart are the noodles -- easily my favorite part. They're known for their soupless ramen, which I haven't tried yet, but I did get the spicy tonkatsu ramen and it was absolutely delicious. The gyozas were also excellent. We also tried the sliced beef don. It was good, though I've had better elsewhere, and the portion was a bit underwhelming -- lots of rice but not much meat. That's really my only complaint. The first time we dined in, it was busy but still enjoyable. The second time we ordered takeout, and it was just as good. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place for ramen, whether you're dining in or carrying out.

The food is incredible!!!!! We got gyoza to split, which were delicious and the teriyaki tori was…read moresoooooo amazing! The chicken was perfectly crispy and juicy and the noodles were so good! The noodles had such a nice chew on them and the sauce was so yummy! Also, got their kimchi and it was some of the best kimchi! Highly recommend! Service was great, friendly staff and very helpful. Super cute place, but not huge but they are super efficient and fast but friendly with service. 10/10!

Every time we come here, they remember us and we truly enjoy our time…read more This place is fun and delicious! We ate before I could take pictures! The staff connects with everyone. The service is professional and the management team is on the floor checking in. Shout out to Alex, who is one of the managers he just cares about the customers, the staff and the experience. If I could give more than five stars, I would.

I took my daughter there some time ago. Their service is very good. All of them were super…read morefriendly and attentive. Portion and price is great for bbq. I think the amount of pretty good for two of us but please know that we eat tiny amount. Lol. The place is clean and hip to hangout. Overall very good experience, will definitely come back.

I went here in celebration for my birthday. Let me just say it was amazing!…read more The server Juan was so nice and helpful explaining the menu to us. The food was so fresh and amazing my kids enjoyed it so much. The flavors and the presentation with all the small dishes is absolutely amazing.. For a busy place, I loved how it was not extremely loud. Everyone was very respectful, which made it so much more enjoyable..

Second visit. We tried this a year ago and had a nice dinner. We stopped in for lunch this time and…read moreit was... weird. The hostess just stared at us when we walked in. Then silently walked us to a table and then... nothing. No service, no one walking by and a co fusing menu. There was an iPad. I checked and it loaded your basic ipad screen. I guess I could have checked my email? Anyway, we left after almost ten minutes. The hostess stared at us blankly as we walked out. I'm not even sure now if it really happened or if it was a weird dream.

Did a quick order to pick up for my friend and I. They're known for their soba noodles but to be…read morehonest if you don't eat it right away foods gets really cold. So carry out isn't the best option. I like the classic and they give you a good portion of food (but you can always add more toppings if you want). It's really busy on the weekends for dinner so not an ideal time to go. Lunch or week day options might be better.

It's my first time to dine here. I loved the menu. It seemed simple and manageable. It was quiet…read moreand peaceful. The service was very attentive. I ordered the TONKOTSU ramen original noodle soup, Karrage deep fried chicken, Sukiyaki Don beef with rice. The noodle soup was light, the fried chicken was tender, and not crispy to my surprise. Sukiyaki Don beef with rice is my favorite dish. The black sesame cake is terrific!