Maki Bar is absolutely my go-to spot in Bethesda! I love their weekday lunch specials--they are a lifesaver when I am working and looking for a fresh, delicious, and quick meal. When I come back for dinner, the Dragon Roll is an absolute must-order every single time. The fish is always incredibly fresh, the portions are generous, and the service is wonderful. Highly recommend! read more

I genuinely enjoy the food at Maki Bar -- it's always fresh, flavorful, and consistently good. The spicy mayonnaise is especially delicious, and that's honestly one of the reasons I kept coming back. I used to dine in once or twice a week because I like the food that much. Unfortunately, every time we go, we seem to have the same waitress, and the service experience has really changed how often we come in. She consistently acts like she doesn't want to be there and seems visibly annoyed if you ask for anything. It makes you feel like you're inconveniencing her just by ordering or requesting something simple. Because of this, I've completely stopped dining in and now only order carryout. It's disappointing because the food deserves a great in-restaurant experience to match. I truly hope the owners take note, because with warmer service, this place would easily be a go-to spot again for us. read more

Very cozy place. Nothing grand, but just enough to catch the eye and make you feel like it's a well kept establishment. The exact kind of place I prefer to get sushi from. Service was efficient and the workers were friendly. The prices weren't the cheapest around, but they weren't on the higher end either. Based on the quality of the sushi I received, they were justified. All rolls were tasty! They had a good range of speciality rolls and the classics. Both were executed splendidly. The fish was fresh and the rolls I ordered were a good balance of sauce and other ingredients. I was extremely pleased with this spot and would absolutely go back! read more

Maki Bar - M22. Love at First Sight Maki (excludes sauces because my date was weird) - Japanese Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Their sushi lunch special gives you two rolls for $10! I thought the rolls were good quality. I went on New Year's Day and they were open thankfully. It was somewhat hard to find the storefront if you have never been. It is on the second floor of the complex, right above the target entrance! read more

Maki Bar - Lunch Special: spicy tuna roll and spicy salmon roll - Japanese Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

I've been going to Maki bar for years, possibly decade or more and for the price even though that's gone up the quality isn't too bad and you get decent portions. I wish I had more variety on the menu maybe some different daily specials or weekly specials,,but for quick sushi or running in and taking home to the family or even sitting in theirlittle restaurant having a cup of hot sake, waiting for your meal all in all it's good and I go there all the time. read more

I've been coming to Maki Bar for years now and I am still yet to find a more consistent or higher quality sushi spot without paying a multiple of what I would at Maki Bar. For a quick bite to eat, takeout for a catered event, or a relaxed date night, Maki Bar is absolutely the way to go. read more

If you are looking for ramen, then I think you're goin, which comes with roasted pork belly, fish cg to enjoy Maki Bar! I ordered the Tonkatsu ramen, which came with roasted pork belly, a little bit of corn, bok choy, scallion and seaweed. The pork belly was tasty. Almost kind of smoky but delicious and not too fatty. The broth was flavorful as well. The staff was friendly. The restaurant was super clean, and it was busy with a lot of take out orders. They even have sushi platters here in case you want to have a party at home! I recommend you come in person if you're going to have ramen. This is more of a place you'd come (or order out) for a casual meal. Maybe not for a date night. read more

Maki Bar - N8. Tonkotsu Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Overall: 3/5 Food: 4/5 -I got the spicy salmon and spicy tuna roll and my friend got the eel roll and salmon roll. The taste was good and standard/comparable to other sushi spots. Price/Value: 3/5 - Ended up paying about $20 for two rolls which is alright but not the best value for the quality I would say. I am not too sure I would come back just because I have had better sushi rolls for a lower price before. It was good to try out once. Service: 3/5- It felt like the server was trying to rush me and my friend. She came up to us several times all within the first 5ish minutes of being seated to get our order and gave us our check when we were still eating. We did not come at closing time so I am unsure as to what the rush was when the restaurant was half empty. The service was also not attentive as water refills were not done even though the restaurant was almost empty. I don't think I would come back just because there are other places that serve better sushi with a more competitive price. I would maybe order takeout if there were no other options. read more

I stopped in after a yelp search while I was in the area. This spot is very clean, and I was able to sit and work while I ate. I had two shrimp tempura rolls with eel sauce. It was so good and fresh. I will definitely come again if I'm in the area. read more

Maki Bar - Shrimp Tempura Roll - Japanese Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Came here Tuesday night for dinner after work and had the whole restaurant to myself! I ordered the chicken teriyaki (which comes with a side salad) and a tuna roll. The side salad and tuna roll were super fresh and delicious, but the chicken teriyaki was a bit strange. The meat was rubbery and didn't taste like chicken. The portion was huge though, I took half to go. Should have stuck with sushi! Service was fast since we were the only customers. The restaurant was clean and quiet. Give it a shot for sushi, the pieces were pleasantly large! read more

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I've ordered sushi and sashimi to go on several occasions. The location is pretty great because while you're waiting for your order you can run to either Trader Joe's or Target. I can't offer any information for dining in but the service received for my take out orders has been superb and very friendly. It's not a huge location so you may have to wait for a seat to dine in when busy but it's very clean and open. I could see this being a great spot for a casual date, lunch, dinner, or almost anything. I've seen people of all ages dining here including younger kids that were having fun watching the chefs making the sushi. read more

You literally nearly killed my daughter. You do not disclose that you use peanut butter in your California rolls on the Delivery sites (Door Dash, Uber eats). So incredibly irresponsible and dangerous. What else are you not careful about? read more

Maki Bar - California roll - no mention of peanuts - from GrubHub - Japanese Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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Honestly the worst sushi I've had in a long time. Not well-made, not quality controlled, pretty sure a lot of the supplies are not appropriate for sushi. Things that weren't supposed to crunch, crunched. Fish that should've been soft was dry and hard. Unevenly prepared, unevenly rolled, And really all together tasted terrible. The rest of the sushi in the photo was thrown away because we could not tolerate eating another bite. Never been there before. Never again. read more

Maki Bar - Honestly the worst sushi I have ever had... really disappointing. Go literally anywhere else. - Japanese Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

It is near Trader Joe's so you can order maki roll go to Trader Joe's and shop thence pick it upon the way out while parked on the street with meters read more

Been here a handful of times & can't believe I've posted pictures from 2016 with no review.... from my visit on December 21, 2016: I wanted a quick snack after work before heading to the movies & to hold me over for dinner...surprise, as dinner was no longer necessary due to the abundance of portions I was given. The Seaweed salad was so fresh tasting & plentiful. Spring Rolls where you get more than the normal two (2) that were fried perfectly light & without a greasy residue. The Unagi...the Unagi...the Unagi...3 pieces of enormous & fresh cuts. The menu is vast with more than speciality and chef made Maki Rolls, you can delight in Tuna Poke, Entree Salads, Noodle Bowls, Japanese Rice Plates as well as drinks from the bar offering Wine & Sake. Each employee was kind, the dining area was quaint & staged with the right balance of tables & inspirational decor. The dinnerware of an indigo hue enhances the dining experience. The entire space was in immaculate order, especially the Unisex Restroom that was highly cleaned adding a warm touch of decor with a marble basin & blue mirror. Good service & great prices for the area to delve in a Sushi delight. Maki Bar is located below Traders Joe's & above the mini Target. You can luck up on parking on the street (metered) or for free in the parking garage behind the building. read more

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One of the best sushi restaurants i've been to considering having been to many in the westcoast and a few in the eastcoast. Ppl giving low ratings are extremely picky eaters. read more

After a crazy trip to Trader Joe's a friend and I decided to check this place out. It's a cute little sushi spot was great prices and pretty good sushi! The fish tasted very fresh and the rolls were filling. The service was pretty good and it's a great location. Definitely going back here if I'm nearby! read more

Maki Bar - Sushi Combo - Japanese Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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They have an amazing lunch special. You get two rolls for $10.50 and they have a great Bento box special. It's a great value for lunch.

Delicious sushi and generous portions!! Cucumber in their rolls is bursting with freshness. Nice wait staff. Be careful not to confuse it with Maki Maki, which is farther up Wisconsin. This gem is next to Trader Joe's. read more

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Ordered takeout here and it was amazing! I'm from California and was impressed by the size of the cuts of sashimi. Highly recommend

Soooo good! We were traveling and craving some good, fresh sushi to take out. We were not disappointed. We ordered the spicy crunch salmon roll, eel avocado roll, and the "amazing tuna roll". We loved having the option of brown rice for the rolls too! The seaweed salad was delicious as well and the miso soup fantastic! We will be back whenever in Bethesda! read more

Maki Bar - Japanese Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Maki Bar was super disappointing for us especially after I had read all the great reviews about the service. We had shockingly bad service. I'm not sure if it was an off day for them or what but it was very disappointing. Everything was slow, they forgot parts of the order and she went to take the order of another table interrupting my reminder that they forgot some stuff, and she tried to charge us $3 extra just to add some crunchy to some of the maki. Not a pleasant meal. The sushi was decent. It's better to go to Tako Grill or Yirasai. I will unfortunately not be back here anytime soon. read more

Maki Bar - Japanese Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

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I love their lunch special and I have yet to be disappointed in this place. Except when the server looked at me as if I was dumb for asking a simple question... but overall I'd recommend for lunch. read more

This place was recommended by the Hilton Garden Inn staff. I was greeted with a smile. I was looking for some type of spicy roll, she recommended the Amazing Tuna Roll... it didn't disappoint! read more

I really like the food from this particular location, i normally go to malki in Rockville but they still colse fir dining in this pandamic. I normally get sushi, ramen and buns and they get it right every time. Service mostly good, waiting time is a little long specially if you alone.. Over all my order from there was good, Price was reasonable, portion was great.. read more

This is a simple and convenient joint, located near Trader Joes. Food is just "ok" but for a quick fix, it can suffice. On a recent visit, the miso soup tasted a bit too fermented and the fish was not particularly tasty. Portion size is fair as is price but this is nothing to get excited about. Ambience is clean and bright, TV in the corner. Service is straight forward and fine. But it does not have the feel of so many Japanese restaurants. read more

Great food and value. We ordered a few different maki for a picnic: including rainbow, tempura, California, avocado, a couple of others. All were excellent. When cut into 8 they make great picnic food and we're efficiently packaged up so they didn't fall apart in transit. The staff were also incredibly friendly when we picked up and the food was very fresh; they were just finishing up our online order when we arrived. Overall a great experience. We live close by and will be back. read more

It's about time I write a review for this place. We have been doing takeout from here once a month for the last few months as a way to treat ourselves during this crazy time. The sushi is always fresh and delicious and consistent every time. They are only doing takeout and everyone is always masked up when I go in there so I feel very safe picking up from here. Some favorite rolls are Dynamic Maki, Dragon Maki, Bamboo Maki, and Amazing Tuna. I also love that you can get rolls with brown rice. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself! read more

Maki Bar - Dragon Maki, Dynamic Maki, Crazy Salmon, Red Dragon - Japanese Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

I recently discovered this sushi spot and ordered take-out from here on a Friday night. Maki Bar is located in the same little plaza as Trader Joe's and Target near downtown Bethesda. Lured in by positive reviews, I decided to try it out. I ordered the Happy Salmon roll and spicy tuna roll. Aaaand I loved both. Spicy tuna is almost always my go-to roll, and their fish-to-rice ratio here is great. This roll was melt-in-your-mouth good. The Happy Salmon roll was awesome! It was filled with fresh salmon and topped with thinly sliced pieces of salmon and avocado. I really like that their sushi pieces are huge and filling, and they don't skimp on the fish. I really want to try their Crazy Salmon and Red Dragon rolls next time, which seem to be next-level with some additional sauces, toppings, and crunches. The sushi here is definitely on the pricier side, as one signature roll and one regular roll turned out to be around $20. However, you're paying for quality so I think the price tag is worth it if you're in the mood for a nice sushi dinner. There seemed to be a decent amount of seating inside the restaurant when I stopped by the pick-up my order. I would come back to dine in for sure. read more

Maki Bar - Happy Salmon Roll & Spicy Tuna Roll - Japanese Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

My ginger had a bruising or rotten spot on it and NO it was not dipped in it sauce. I saw this once I started Examining my food. The first piece of ginger I had (before Ewing this) was dry which was weird to me then I started looking more. No thanks, won't be back. read more

Maki Bar - Ginger with a sour or rotten spot on it - Japanese Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Visited Maki Bar on 12/9. Pork gyoza were very good. Unagi was below average, as was tuna sashimi. Miso soup was great, with nice big pieces of seaweed and tofu and a strong miso flavor. Mango mochi ice cream for dessert was very good. The waitress was pleasant and service was fast in an immaculately clean restaurant. I think the hot food is probably better than the sushi options. A good option for a quick meal but probably not for sushi or sashimi aficionados. read more

I came here on a Saturday night and it was packed. There was a large party that took up several tables, luckily there were still some open seats available and we were seated immediately. I ordered Hot Green Tea, Red Dragon Roll and Tuna Roll. My fiance ordered the Alaskan Roll and Chirashi. The Hot Green Tea was $2 for a teapot, pricey in my opinion... especially since most sushi restaurants do not charge for green tea and it is usually unlimited refill as well. The Red Dragon Roll was very flavorful, I liked the Spicy Mayo sauce used on the rolls. The rolls come with spicy crunch tuna, avocado and tobiko. The tuna was fresh as well as the avocado, the only weird thing was the presentation of the tobiko... it was all just dumped onto one roll. It would've been better on the plate in a pile beside the roll. The Tuna Roll was good as well, very fresh. The Alaskan Roll was good, fresh fish and ingredients. It comes with salmon and avocado. The Chirashi is very reasonably priced at $11 for the amount of fish that you get. It comes with 6 pieces of assorted sashimi over sushi rice. On top of the 6 pieces of assorted sashimi, you also get two pieces of tamago (cooked egg). I liked the consistency of the rice for all of the rolls, the rice was wet... but not mushy. Overall I had a decent experience here, the food was good and the service was average. The staff were slammed because of the large dinner party so we barely got checked on meaning zero refills for our drinks. I would give this place another try, hopefully when it isn't so packed in hopes of better service. Parking is available in a nearby garage, but the parking spaces are tiny so you may feel more comfortable finding street parking. read more

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I have been looking for sushi places all over and most are closed or don't allow you to eat in. This place allows you to eat in and eat in early! Super happy about it. read more

Maki Bar - The only place that is open for sushi early in Bethesda! - Japanese Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

Stopped in here as it's right by Trader Joe's and were very happy we did! Pleasant wait staff and sushi bar, generous portions of sushi which was tasty, and reasonable price for the dc area. Would come back again. The place is small so if it's busy I think you might have to wait, but we were there on a Sunday and had no problems. read more

Maki Bar - This might be Dynamic Maki - Japanese Near Me - Bethesda, Maryland

I have a sneaking suspicion that Maki Bar is owned/related to Maki Maki right up the road... I was first clued in by the name... I know. A regular Sherlock Moriarity! Then I took out their to go menu at my place which I've been getting in the mail. Took out Maki Maki's to go menu. It's the same size and color paper. The "We Deliver" is in the same font. They have the same 20 dollar minimum for delivery orders So I ended up going and dining there. They have a very similar modern Japanese restaurant style. The menu is very similar (with Maki Maki signatures like the Wasabi Shumai... at least, I've never gotten those anywhere else) They have the same exact table tents on the table as Maki Maki that are advertising Japanese Popcorn Chicken. I just kept asking myself... are they sister restaurants? I kinda wanted to ask the waitress, but I decided not too. In my head I had already decided that they were related. I mean... how many things could be the same without them being related. Maki Bar does have a few differences. For instance the crispy monster ( which I almost ordered) is not on the menu at Maki Maki. A battered fried octopus. I'll definitely be getting that next time. I ordered the California Rolls as I normally do.. and they tasted just a TINY bit different than Maki Maki. But in a good way. I'm actually not the biggest fan of the mayo or seasoning they use in the fake crab at Maki Maki. But Maki Bar didn't seem to have this taste. The Wasabi Shumai, which I'm fairly sure come 5 to an order at Maki Maki came 4 to an order at Maki Bar. They use the same white ginger. Overally my experience at Maki Bar was excellent. The customer service was excellent, the food was top notch. Everything was super fresh. The place is as clean as a whistle ( a phrase I never really got as whistles seem generally very dirty). I'd think to really clean a whistle you'd probably need to soak it in vinegar followed by a good detailed scrub with a small brush that can get in all the inside crevices. I can't wait to go back and try more things! read more

This place is amazing. Melt in your mouth sushi. Definitely get #25 "Amazing Tuna". They are not lying, it is AMAZING. The crunch is SO good. Spicy scallop sushi!! If you don't like sushi, no worries, they have chicken and other dishes. Even if you don't eat meat, they have wonderful salads. Oh, almost forgot, the vegetable fried rice is really, really good. I loved everything. Party platters are only good for take out. When I visit again, I will definitely be back!! read more

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Maki Bar has to be one of my favorite sushi spots in Bethesda! Their nigiri and maki rolls never disappoint me - whether it's their spicy scallop sushi, Alaska roll, salmon roll or any of their specialty rolls. The fish always tastes fresh but there are many other options for those who may not be too adventurous with their order. My SO loves their tempura plate (batter is light and crispy) - it's pretty difficult to eat it all! The dressing they use on the salads is sweeter than what you'd normally find - containing more apples than the standard carrot/ginger dressing. The last time I was there, they had ramen as their daily special so I'd love to try that next! Parking is a bit difficult - if you're lucky, you might be able to get parking on that small side street or you can park in the notoriously small TJ lot behind the building. read more

i've been here once to take out and once in person. the sushi is great and, when we dined in, we also had the gyoza and ramen, which were delicious. it's a small restaurant with nice staff. read more

I came here for an early dinner last week and I'm glad I did. The server was extremely friendly and the sushi was pretty solid. What sets this place apart is that it's no frills sushi. If you're looking for exotic fish and specialty rolls this is not the place for you. If you're in the mood for your basic sushi offerings at a good price then this is the place for you. The interior is nice and comfortable. The parking situation at this shopping plaza is horrendous. I was there at an odd hour (around 2:30 PMish) and the parking lot was still pretty packed. The lanes are narrow and I was lucky I didn't have to go to a lower level to park. I don't know what the developer was thinking of having such a poor parking lot, especially when there is a Trader Joe's here. Oh well. I don't think I'd come here during busy hours but its worth a stop during off hours for sure. read more

This wonderful, peaceful nook has my favorite California Roll in the area: Thin outer layer of rice; and a generous, finely slivered crab mix with fresh avocado. Every component tastes and feels very fresh. The wasabi, ginger, rice, everything! Sushi is pretty "simple"; ergo if one aspect is mediocre, the dish will be ... unspecial. The CA Roll here comes generously sprinkled with those tiny, bright orange roe that pop in your mouth with a faint but welcome added bonus of fresh fish. Every time I have ever ordered this, the freshness, presentation, size (generous on filling, so if you like a low carb diet but are craving sushi, this is your spot. The CA Roll is typically 85-90% filling.) They have a lunch special on prices between 11am-3pm, M-F, with excellent prices on select sushi and bentos. I honestly love their CA Rolls. (I have also greatly enjoyed their tempura meals. The dilping sauce is a traditional thin, broth-like consistency. (I personally favor savory over sweet, and the tempura sauce here is mildly sweet. I suspect that folks in the Mid-Atlantic used to Southern cooking may like the slight sweetness more than I do, but ot is mild and enjoyable. I am from Hawaii and grew up making tempura witg my mom at home.) They make wonderful tempura. The batter is light and crisp! (Not like the heavy, greasy dough that mortified me from a well-received other Japanese eaterie in my county here.). Maki Bar has fresh, delicious, very tastefully seasoned sushi. So Happy every visit for over 5 years now. read more