"Slurp, savor, repeat...ramen is a bowl of happiness." My grandchildren love ramen too. So, on this cool and rainy weekend we stopped by Maki to take out some delicious ramen. We ordered the shoyu ramen with brisket. The broth was flavorful and the meat tender and delicious. The kids liked the Tongkatsu ramen with pork belly. They loved the broth and noodles. The service was great! We ordered our ramen and it was waiting for us, when we arrived. The restaurant is decorated in dark colors with red accents. It is comfortable and cozy. Although, we took home food this time, I am sure we will be back for more. "Slurp, savor, repeat is my new favorite mantra. read more

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Haven't been here for a while. Went for a lovely Friday lunch. They have good lunch specials. (Mon-Fri) Their sushi plates we have had are really tasty compare to many in the area. Their service is always pleasnt. The prices are very reasonable for the quality, quantity, taste, and service. Parking can be tight when busy. The ambiance is casual and atmosphere can feel small when busy. Otherwise, our experiences have always been excellent. read more

What we got: Yakitori - 3.5* only docking 0.5 points because of price ($5 for 2 skewers). Taste was pretty good! Gyudon (donburi) - 4* I wanted it to be just a tad saucier,l but other than that it was good flavour. Spicy bulgogoi (donburi) - 5* great as always! read more

Maki - Yakitori - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Spicy bulgogi volcano ramen! We came here on a busy night but were seated right away. We got the ramen and otoro nigiri. Although it was busy, staff were still super kind and apologetic. They even gave us an extra piece of nigiri! Ramen has so much flavor and it is unique because you can customize it with the protein that you want (and they have a long list of meats). It's a packed restaurant, and I can see why! read more

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We loved everything we tried. We've heard there's tons of great places like this close by, but we're actually going back there right now instead of trying somewhere else. read more

Maki! Maki! Maki! This was a great ramen spot! Definitely worth checking out. The interior is very small and cozy, so they take your name and phone number upon entry and then call you once a table is ready. Not to worry, the turn around time is surprisingly quick. The concept for the ramen, is you choose your meat, and then your base/soup. We were a party of four tonight and some of our favorites were: Rock Shrimp Spicy Shrimp Tempura Roll California Roll Spicy Pork Belly Bao Bun Spicy Pork Belly (Volcano) Ramen Chicken Katsu (Tonkotsu) Ramen Chicken Katsu (Tori Shoyu) Ramen Mixed Veggies (Spicy Miso) Ramen Everyone truly enjoyed their meal, and although they are know for their ramen, the stars of the show were the starters. read more

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I know Maki is tirrrrrreeeeed of seeing my face, but the ramen is so good I cannot stay away! Maki is a casual ramen spot that I have visited several times, and it has become one of my go-to places anytime I'm in MD. The restaurant is on the smaller side, which gives it a comfortable feel, but it also means it can fill up quickly. Lunch times are pretty light and I am able to be seated quickly; however, during my evening visits I have waited in line. If you are planning to come during a busy time, I recommend making a reservation. The only other con I have for Maki is its parking. Parking can be a challenge here. There are only a few spaces right in front of the restaurant, and they are pretty tight and usually taken, so you may need to park by the other nearby shops and walk over. That's where the cons stop though. Maki otherwise is a gem with great ramen that keeps me coming back. I always order the chicken katsu spicy miso ramen, and it is consistently delicious with flavorful broth and perfectly cooked chicken. I love the contrast of the breaded chicken with the broth and I have yet to find this perfect combo elsewhere. I'm a creature of habit so unfortunately I haven't tried much in their menu, but in addition to a wide menu of ramen and noodles, they also have a fresh sushi bar that looks great, although I have not tried the sushi yet. On top of the great food, the staff is always friendly and attentive, which makes every visit so nice. The overall vibe of the restaurant is super relaxed, and it is a great place for a quick lunch or a casual dinner with a friend. If you are in the Rockville area and craving a comforting bowl of ramen with great service, Maki is definitely worth a visit. I know I will keep going back. read more

Maki - Miso Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Went here for the first time ever. I honestly have never heard of the place until my friend wanted to try it. I've been in this little strip before for other things but never noticed Maki. I will say parking is a little tight but that's just the little strip it's located on so just be careful parking and pulling in and out. We got there and there were people sitting in every seat. Very quickly and waitress handed us a menu. To my surprise, she said it'd be a five minute wait for 6 of us and she was pretty accurate. They knew which tables were leaving and able to accurately predict. We were seated after around 5-10 minutes. The harder part was the ordering. The ordering system is online so we had to take a phone a pass it around. I personally did not like this system. Me and my friends are pretty young and tech savvy but the system kept adding extra than what we originally put. We ended up with 3 extra rolls that we didn't want. Of course we paid for it but it was honestly too much food for us. I recommend triple checking your order and being weary of that. We actually caught it the first time when it inputed 6 of one roll but missed the others. Just be careful of that. The food itself was actually great. My favorite was the spicy shrimp tempura roll but my friends also loved the yellowtail. The food was delicious and filled us up. I would say I got the shrimp tempura as an appetizer and it was a little bready but the tempura sauce helped with that. It was consistently busy while we were there but service was good. The one thing I didn't like is that they brought the food out as they made it. Typically we wait until everyone has their food but it was a little hard being served that way. The ambience was great nevertheless. It was busy but not loud or crowded. read more

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This is one of the places that kept me reliably and tastily fed throughout the pandemic, thank goodness! I'd only been in myself one time to get something to go until recently when I finally had my first sit-down meal there -- very nice! Friendly, efficient service was followed by a meal worthy of the International Ninja Day I went there to celebrate, ha ha! My #1 fave thing here is my go-to tofu katsu curry. I love fusion dishes and this is a perfect example. I first had Japanese curry in Japan and this lives up to that! Of course I also enjoy the fresh salad with ginger dressing, absolutely delicious matcha ice cream, and other assorted goodies .... read more

Maki - Salmon Donburi minus the rice! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Stopped by for a quick meal, and surprised the wait was short and it wasn't as crowded, as they usually are. Parking out front is convenient, as there are many parking spaces in this strip mall. We had sushi both rolls and sashimi, and they were both delicious. The rock shrimp and octopus appetizer was equally as good. The ramen with the soy base was a bit too salty for me, and had to add some water, this was the only dish that was not quite on point. Overall the service was excellent and I can let the ramen slide, as the food arrived quickly and I enjoyed the meal mostly. Maki has some competition now with many newer ramen restaurants, they are definitely on top with many choices and flavors, they may need to add some more specials or seasonal dishes to mix things up a bit to stay on top. read more

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Maki, Kajiken, Temari. These are the three Rockville restaurants you need to bookmark if you're looking to relive your Japan trip. I keep coming back as the food is delicious. Staff is friendly and attentive. Nice, cozy decor. read more

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Stopped here on our way home from picking up family from the airport. The food was good. Despite the restaurant's name Maki there is more than sushi. They have ramen and teriyaki dishes. We ordered both ramen and chicken teriyaki. We liked them both. The only bad thing is the parking for this place is tight my elderly mom and aunt nearly hit by someone parking so keep that in mind if you have children or elderly people with you. read more

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This is my go to ramen spot. It's the best hole in the wall I've found. The service is homey and the food is top tier. I've brought friends here who have also enjoyed their selections and let me tell you...I always end every meal with dango (just talking about it makes me want to drive back over there). read more

Maki - Chicken Teriyaki Bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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I didn't like the baby octopus. Nice flavor but way too chewy. But the shrimp tempura was gear with a nice dipping sauce. Also our ramen gad a nicely balanced broth with tender pork slice, corn and other vegetables. Clearly a very nice meal other than the octopus. Prices were reasonable. Sushi looks tempting, but we just had it yesterday, so another time. Great service, but no frills to this place. Busy at dinner so come early. read more

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I normally dislike sushi. I ventured out and tried some for my birthday and holy smokes this place is amazing I mean the fish literally melts in your mouth plus they have so much more than just that. It is super small so get your seats ahead perfect for a date read more

We were in Rockville on Christmas Eve 2024 when my Mom shared that our cousin was in town a few months ago when they "discovered" Maki! Wow! They don't take reservations and we had six in our party which included myself, my Mom, 2 sisters, my brother-in-law and neice. All sushi lovers and several experienced the best in Japan. We several orders of Gyoza pan seared pork & chicken dumplings & gyoza sauce. Also we got the Chicken Karaage japanese style fried chicken & tonkatsu sauce as well as Shrimp Tempura golden tempura battered jumbo shrimp & vegetables & tempura sauce. We order several plates including: Sashimi regular which 12 pieces selected sashimi (tuna, salmon & miso soup, koshihikari sushi rice; Salmon Special 5 pieces salmon sashimi, 1 salmon & avocado roll, 1 crunchy spicy salmon hand roll, miso soup & edamame. I ordered Sake nigiri and it was fresh, beautiful and delicious! We finished our Christmas Eve dinner with dango sweet dumpling skewers made from "mochiko" rice flour. Yum! As a native Washingtonian growing up in the 70s in Rockville, Maryland we rarely had sushi with our immediate family of nine. Tonight with my soon to be 94 years young Mom she picked an exceptional place to celebrate the holiday. A truly amazing experience of excellence in Japanese cusine, prompt & courteous service, and very welcome atmosphere. Bravo Maki Rockville, You ROCK! read more

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Visited Maki for lunch earlier today with friends. It's been awhile but I really do like the options in their menu. They have several sushi rolls, ramen and seafood appetizers to choose from. Grilled octopus was pretty good. Service was nice and attentive but they were a bit pushy. It felt like they kept trying to rush my table out which I didn't appreciate. It's a small restaurant but very casual. Family friendly as there's many kids. read more

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If you want good ramen come here!! I've been to multiple ramen spots and this one is delicious! I got their bulgogi steak ramen with a tonkatsu base Me and my friends also shared some other bites such as the Cali rolls which were fresh and light, their gyoza , spier rolls, fried shrimp in sauce, and fried octopus The service was great, the ambiance was great. Will definitely be back here soon. 10/10 read more

Maki - Chill ambiance - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

The five stars is strictly for the ramen. I enjoyed the flavorful broth, the toppings, and the spicy beef bulgogi. For the broth, I opted for the tori shoyu ramen which was a nice balance for the spicy meat. Originally, I was going to get the volcano but the server said it was going to be spicy, but I would try that next time. In addition to the ramen, I tried the spicy salmon roll + chicken kaarage. I could've done without both of these items - 3.5/5. The chicken didn't have the same crispy crust as I am accustomed to and the sushi was just ok. This is a walk in family friendly space. I came around 4pm on a Friday where most table were full but they seem to flip them pretty quickly. It is not a large seating area so prepared for a wait if you come at peak times. The food came out pretty quickly which was great bc this was my first meal of the day. Mali is def my new go to spot for ramen! read more

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4.4 stars The volcano ramen is absolutely amazing. The broth is packed with flavor and has enough thickness to it and the egg is good as well. The bulgogi is amazing, bulgogi already tastes amazing but they added some spice to it to take it to another level. Probably the best non-Tsukemen bowl of ramen you'll find in the dmv. The sushi was also decent. The staff are friendly and willing to help and they designed the seating well so that you don't feel too crammed in even tho it's a small spot. read more

Maki - Volcano Ramen - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Came here on a Wednesday afternoon - pretty cozy atmosphere, place seems clean, a bit small so maybe not for dinner but lunch is good. Service is mostly help yourself there was only one waitress but I didn't mind. Got the sushi bar 3 rolls for $18!!! Pretty good pricing there even if it's not the GREATEST quality it is definitely very good. They get the basics right - California roll, shrimp tempura roll, and spicy salmon roll were delish. 4.5/5 read more

Maki - Shrimp tempura roll, California roll, crunchy spicy salmon roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Maki currently has me in a choke hold with their garden sushi roll.... I would come back any time, any day just for the roll. My first time here I got a lunch special and a bunch of sushi and dessert with a friend and it was affordable and we left full - two bowls of ramen, 5 sushi rolls, spicy bulgogi buns, etc. Earlier this week, I went and tried something else - spicy bulgogi Don, eel and avocado roll, spicy crunchy salmon, and garden roll. I wasn't a big fan of the don but that's because I was riced out with the sushi and everything else - everything was yummy and me and my friend ate very well for under $40. The service is always welcoming and kind! The ambiance is cozy and inviting - a little slither if somewhere else on the Pike. Just go!! read more

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Went here on a cold Sunday afternoon. This small place on rockville pike and it gets filled quickly. We had to wait a couple of minutes for a table to clear. Everything was delicious delicious. We ordered California rolls. I had the volcano Ramen noodles with Bulgogi. My husband had the miso with shrimp tempura, and my daughter had the chicken teriyaki rice bowl. The service was quick and the servers were pleasant. Would definitely go here again. read more

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Came for the lunch special around 2pm on a Tuesday. (+) The price of the roll is good. 2 for $12 or 3 for $17 and you can choose from a good selection. It WILL fill you up. (+) Service is good (+) Quantity is good for price (+) Shrimp tempura roll was good (-) Beef don was good but the beef was tough and chewy. Definitely low quality beef for $14 (lunch special price) (-) Grilled eel roll - I enjoy eel but I could barely taste the eel here because its either too small or drenched in sauce. (-) Food takes a long time, 1 sushi chef for the entire restaurant. (-) Food was not fresh as I had to run to the bathroom 10 minutes after leaving. I might come back to try their tonkatsu ramen. read more

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Things to bring to Maki; 1) Appetite and 2) Patience. The first is obvious. Start with a wide offering of sushi, sashimi, buns, gyoza. We had the vegetable gyoza and beef brisket buns. Spicy sauce made the buns really pop! then for a main course there is Ramen, Udon and Donburi, along with of course, sushi and sashimi options. Our table opted for a range of Ramen and Udon from Chicken Tonkatsu to Shrimp to Veggie. All can be made with varying degrees of heat - and all were happy with the results. Matcha Crepe Cake and Mochi ice cream rounded out the offerings as well as cutting some of the heat from the spice - which you can add at your table. Service is attentive, but not overbearing. Now for the patience part. The place is "small". While it lends to a "cozy" atmosphere, it means a 20-25 minute wait for a party of 4 or more at 6 on a Saturday. And as you read from many of the other reviews, the food is so good there is always a line and NO RESERVATIONS - only a sign up sheet. Also, plan on finding a place somewhere along the narrow strip mall to park, as spaces are at a premium. But it is worth the wait and the (minor) parking inconvenience to immerse yourself in the wonderful food of Maki. read more

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This place was ok. I was quite surprised with all the high rating.i had the tonkatsu ramen and I felt it was very soy sauce tasting and super salty, there were also a lot of noodles in my bowl which I'm not used to but it was hard to finish. The tonkatsu cutlet was great and my aunt enjoyed her veggies ramen and natch crepe. Our wait was not even 5 minutes because we sat at the bar. This place was very busy but service was still great and the people were very helpful and kind. read more

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Sushi is okay- I got the volcano roll and it had a lot of creaminess & filler- you wouldn't be able to tell what kind of fish you were eating and it felt more centered around the sauce than any fish flavor. Not the biggest fan of the QR code service because of my boyfriend's deadly nut allergies- rather have someone to talk to. That being said- staff was friend and were available to talk to if needed. I especially felt confused on how to tip since we did not have table service but did have people occasionally come by. Ramen is the best I've ever had. Get the spicy miso broth- it's spicier than the volcano broth if that's what you want! I got shrimp tempura w spicy miso broth. They put the tempura on the side so it stays crispy and it comes with a sauce- you can dip the shrimp in either your broth or the sauce and both is great! By boyfriend got the same with volcano broth. Volcano is a more creamy broth whereas miso had a little more spicy/sour situation. Both were great. Wait times were fast! Kill some time at the Japanese grocery store and arcade next door if you have to wait! read more

Maki - Volcano Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

Service was really slow. Price was so good for the amount of sushi. Did not taste too bad either and came with a miso soup. read more

Maki - 3 roll lunch special - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

The best ramen I've had in the DMV area! I haven't tried anything else on the menu so I can't comment on it, but their ramen is quite good!! Came on a weekday evening around 6pm and there was no wait. Casual atmosphere. The food came out quick. It was about $15-20/bowl. That's quite pricy considering in Japan you can get ramen for a few hundred yen, so the inflation these days is really sad. Will definitely come again! read more

Maki - Mushroom ramen with spicy miso broth - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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Service is a 10/10, the food is good , and the space is clean and cozy. I usually grab the shrimp tempura rolls to go, but I tried the ramen this time and it was delicious. read more

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Super amazing lunch at Maki this week. I went because a friend recommended the ramen. It did not disappont! All of the food that the table ordered was delicious. And the service was fast and efficient. This is easily now one of my favorite places to go get a yummy bowl of ramen. read more

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It was a very pleasant lunch for my family on a Saturday, the place was not too busy and parking was easy. Due to the air pressure in the facility, the only issue that arises is the difficulty opening the door due to the air pressure. As a customer, I found the service to be excellent and fast. Everything we ordered was delivered in a quick and efficient manner, and we are very pleased with it. The volcano ramen that I had with spicy bulgogi meat was amazing and I highly recommend it if you like spicy food. The seafood ramen that my wife ordered was also excellent, and she thought it was delicious as well. I would say that, in general, this place never disappoints me and that this is probably one of the best Ramen restaurants in Rockville. read more

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If you're looking for an underrated ramen spot in the DMV, this is it! This place is truly a hidden gem tucked away in Rockville. The food here is amazing! fresh sushi and the Volcano Ramen is absolutely delicious! The broth is rich and the noodles are perfectly cooked, and the spice level is just right. Beyond the food, the staff here is super friendly and welcoming and the menu has a ton of options to choose from. The soft glow of paper lanterns cast a cozy ambiance, while the wooden tables and bamboo accents gave it an authentic, traditional feel. Whether you're craving sushi, ramen, or something else, they've got you covered. If you haven't checked this place out yet, you're missing out! Highly recommend! 9/10 read more

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This place is such a great find after running nearby errands. Parking is right in-front of the restaurant which is located in a strip mall. We came on a Friday about 11:35am and it wasn't busy yet, but got busier as lunchtime settled in. We ordered salmon rolls & gyoza for appetizers. The salmon rolls was good, the rice was freshly made and a little warm - like eating a soft pillow. Yum. The gyoza was delicious! Probably one of my top 5 as far a flavor goes. Lightly crispy on one side & well cooked. The tonkatsu ramen was the daily special and the ramen noodles had a perfect (imho) chewy texture and the tonkatsu broth was a little creamy. The egg had a nice soft yolk - I want another bowl as I write this!! The pork cutlet was tender and crispy - had to box some of it home, we were so full! I wish I lived closer to this place. Perhaps I'll have to run more errands in this area :) read more

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Maki's good reputation has been long standing ever since our first visit many years back and has made many revisits over the years. We have not had any bad experiences from the foods. Everything we have ordered so far was fresh and delicious. Services have been good, despite they are almost always busy, but services were always efficient. Parking lot is small with very limited parking space. Atmosphere is crowded. Family friendly indeed. the restaurant is not that spacious and given its popularity, seatings are always tight with people lining up by the door. Sometimes people sneak in to eat with dog too ...see video. Recommend don't go when you are starving, make sure your hunger has waiting room read more

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I've driven past Maki countless amount of times but I had never heard anything about it until a friend suggested we eat here for lunch. I was surprised to see how busy and packed the restaurant was -- I went on a Sunday afternoon, around 12:30pm. The space is quite small but they really maximized the space to fit as many tables as possible. Service was great-- we were checked on frequently and every person was kind and patient with answering my questions. Parking is free, but it is very limited (if you've been here, you know). There is additonal parking behind the building, but it is not a lot. I only had the miso soup, veggie gyoza and Red Dragon roll. Can't go wrong with the miso soup, and I was surprised at how big the Red Dragon roll was! It was really filling even though I only ate the one roll. The veggie gyoza was good but I wouldn't get it again; it honestly tasted like the frozen gyoza I buy from Hmart, which isn't a bad thing. After looking at the pictures and reading the reviews-- plus after seeing how busy it was, I want to go back to try other dishes. Japanese cuisine is not my favorite, but I do get a craving for it once in awhile. I docked a star only because the meal I had wasn't anything spectacular. read more

This is a nice small restaurant. We came at 3:30 for a late lunch. We missed the weekday lunch specials that ended at 3 pm. You may order on your cell phone with the scan code on your table, or wait staff will come over. We tried the chicken katsu donburi rice bowl for $13.95. This came with miso soup and salad. Everything tasted good. Portions were not large, but enough to make you full. Service was attentive. The wait staff took our dishes away promptly. I would recommend coming here on a weekday between 3-5 pm because it may get really crowded later with the dinner crowd. read more

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Great hole in the wall ramen place, loved the ramen, rolls, and buns. Even made some new friends here!! Will be coming back. read more

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Small place but full of variety delicious Japanese food and nice atmosphere inside dine-in room. I tried their rice bowls and ramen noodles a few time, everything was so delicious. Their service also friendly any time when I was there. The price might be a little high but you get a good quality meal. I can say a lot of Japanese restaurant choices in Rockville, MD area, but this place "DON'T MISS" it. p.s one thing I might a little concern about them, there is quite limit parking there and always packed during popular time (lunch/dinner/weekend). So it is better to avoid that. read more

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Their ramen is amazing!!!! This is probably some of the best ramen I've ever had. The base was perfectly flavored, the egg was very yummy, the corn was sweet, the udon noodles were delicious. The chicken katsu came on the side and it was also really good and came with a delicious katsu sauce. Overall, the food was absolutely amazing. As for the service, we were seated quickly and given water. You order your food by scanning a barcode and ordering online. Our food came out super quickly and servers kept checking on us to make sure we had everything we needed which was super nice. Great service for sure. However, I will say i would've given this place 5 stars except I got a very upset stomach about 12 hours after eating this and the same happened to my friend. It was not fun lol. read more

Maki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Rockville, Maryland

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