I've been visiting this sushi place in the airport for years (I mean it--literally since I was touring colleges and now I'm over 30), and have always been pleased with the food. People balk at "airport sushi" but it really is no different quality wise than any good sushi restaurant I've been to in DC. I've never had bad sushi here and the fried rolls are a fun option if you want a change. However, the prices are steep, with the classic airport upcharge. And the service is pretty mid--not bad, but not amazing. But if you want a quality meal while killing time on a layover or if you arrive early, this is a great place to do it. read more

It was okay as an airport stop. The sushi didn't taste all that fresh, but I can't expect the world. Definitely frozen for a while. And I ordered an appetizer where they ran out of mango but replaced with extra avocado, which I appreciated. However the avocado pieces weren't the best cut. They were a little overripe. All in all fast service with decent food. It was a bit of a hospital, trying to get their attention to check me out. I do like that there's a seated area slightly away from the hustle and bustle of the airport which is a bit more relaxing. read more

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Sat fairly quickly. Service not too friendly and does not pay great attention. The appetizer of Seaweed Salad was not very good compared to many restaurants. Pretty sure that the woman who sat next to me agreed, as she barely ate hers and nobody working asked why or checked to see if food was ok. The Salamon Sushi Combo was pretty descent. The place seemed clean. read more

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Food is bland. Average at best. I know Japanese food is possibly less flavorful then others but you can't taste the salt on the edemame and the steamed shumi is soggy and doughy with no flavor at all. Miso is almost room temperature. The only lovely caveat is the plum wine. read more

Matsutake Sushi - Shumi & edemame - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Spicy edamame and shrimp teriyaki were delish!! Great service as well. This may be my new go to at DCA read more

Matsutake Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I've only had takeout here and ordered the same thing both times to eat at the gate, so my review is based on limited data. I had the rainbow roll both times. It was about a 10 minute wait one time and about 15 minutes the other time. Both rainbow rolls were very good and tasted fresh. Low sodium soy sauce was available on request. Other items may have an airport mark-up price-wise, but the rainbow roll was on par with prices elsewhere. Not sure I'd choose it for eat-in service. The tables are in a partitioned area off a main concourse, so not very cozy. But I'm sure I'll be back for another take-out rainbow roll. read more

There are many great food options at National Airport. For a sit down experience, go to Matsutake Sushi. The wait for a table on a Wednesday afternoon in June wasn't long. Service is speedy. If you like cream cheese, get the Buffalo Shrimp sushi. It's shrimp tempura with cream cheese, sriracha, mayo, and a few other items. It's tasty! I enjoyed their Sauvignon Blanc for a refreshing option before a long flight to Seattle. read more

Matsutake Sushi - Buffalo Shrimp Roll - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I was not really a fan of this place from our first interaction. The restaurant was relatively empty and we asked to sit at a slightly larger table and the hostess said no. Moreover, when it came to paying the bill, the waitress came by without me asking and waited next to me until I paid. It was awkward and I felt pressured to pay on the spot. The restaurant wasn't that busy so I'm not sure what the reason for the rush was. The only good thing about the service was that the food did arrive in a timely matter after ordering. The tobkatau ramen was okay, it had corn, two pieces of fish cake, two pieces of pork, bean sprouts, one egg. The broth was creamy and rich. For sushi, the dragon roll was bad. The rice was cold and hard and the eel didn't taste fresh. It was close to gas station sushi level. read more

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The food here is surprisingly good for an airport. They are fast enough that if you have an hour before your flight boards you will have enough time to enjoy your meal. I had the karaage and green tea and both were fantastic. The karaage tastes authentic, fresh and juicy chicken breast. They serve the best green tea I have found in the states. Its flavorful and fulfilling. They are located in a quieter, less busy area of the airport so it is a nice place to enjoy some food while waiting for a flight. read more

Matsutake Sushi - Green tea - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Got the 12 piece chef's choice nigiri. I understand it's airport food, but dang... this was some of the worst sushi I've had in a really long time. The fish was the opposite of fresh. It was all very tough and chewy. And it looked like it was cut with plastic scissors, or perhaps torn by hand. The rice was starchy, bland and somehow overcooked and undercooked at the same time. The wasabi tasted weird, like it had gone bad or something. Didn't even know wasabi had a shelf life. Service was nice! Just very disappointing food. read more

Super expensive. $18 for four small pieces of spider roll sushi. Can't believe how tiny the portions are. Great staff though. read more

Matsutake Sushi - This is $18 before tax - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Craving a bowl of ramen on a chilly winter day. I've been based at DCA for 23 yrs and never eaten here. Tonkotsu ramen was flavorful and restorative. Hit the spot. Heading back this week to get the shrimp and veggie tempura. Hope it's just as delicious. Friendly, fast service, and to go orders too. read more

Matsutake Sushi - Tonkotsu Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Surprisingly good sushi - especially for an airport. Not perfect but really good fish quality and texture. The service was stellar. I only wish I could have had a little more privacy instead of kind of sitting right next to all of the people walking through the terminal. read more

Matsutake Sushi - Sushi Moriawase* - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I have been to Matsutake so many times flying in and out of DCA. Tonight's experience was sub-par at best. Light crowd but service lacks significantly, ordered sushi, they brought sashimi, ordered seaweed salad and it never made it to me. Never had any service after the meal to fill my water or see how the meal was... have never experienced the minimal level of service here before. read more

I had about three hours of wait time before my flight to Montgomery was scheduled to leave, and this restaurant was an outstanding option for me to grab a late lunch. They have a pretty full menu that includes both Teriyaki and Sushi. I would say there were probably twenty sushi platters to choose from. I decided on the Hybrid Sushi platter which mainly consisted of white tuna with eel sauce. The menu indicated that the sushi was spicier than most, but I wouldn't consider this sushi spicy. I think more like medium and not too hot. This restaurant actually requires patrons to be seated by someone, and they had pretty good service here. They also offer a great selection of Sake and premium imported beers. I basically stuck to bottled water. Nice service and a clean and comfortable dining experience. read more

Matsutake Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I was having the worst day of my entire life, at the airport literally escaping my reality, and I couldn't decide where to go bc I knew I needed to eat but just couldn't. I randomly picked this place. It was ...perfect? Like an actual gem in DCA. I got a Sapporo and *literally perfect like chefs kiss* lightly tempura battered spicy tuna roll and was *revived* honestly I will always be grateful to this place lol Incredible friendly service AND they leave you alone unless you need something which is awesome. It's right after you go through security and has a cute sushi bar and tables to sit at. I appreciate the chill it has away from the main part of the c terminal read more

Matsutake Sushi - Tempura Spicy Tuna Tempura - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Service (2/5:) First of all, they were really busy at 1:30 pm on a Friday, I get it, but when I opted to wait for a table vice sit at the bar, I was rudely pointed to a seat. Food (2/5): The shrimp/veggie tempura was a good value at $12 - probably the best value on what seems to be an overpriced experience. The salmon nigiri wasn't worth the $4.50 per piece price tag - there was no paper menu on the table to let me know how much this was - I would have definitely skipped it. The pieces I had were rubbery and not sweet- a really big disappointment for the price I paid. Ambience (2/5): it's an airport. I was desperately seeking sushi so I wanted to have a pleasant sit down experience at the airport while I waited for my flight. Sigh. This wasn't it. read more

Matsutake Sushi - Shrimp & Veggie Tempura ($12 appetizer) - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Service is terrible but sushi good given its airport sushi. They once served a man standing in line behind me before they served me. read more

Sushi? At an airport? I was skeptical at first too when this recommendation came my way. Nonetheless, I gave it a go and it was a nice break from the usual airport food court options. Located on the main path of the terminal, the restaurant has both quick seating and a sushi bar. The service is quite quick, on par with it peers, chilis to go and TGI Fridays. For the price and the fact that it lies within an airport concourse, the fish is fantastic. A selection of rolls and other dishes adorn the menu along with some drink options. The standout item for me was the marinated mackerel. Buttery fish with a slight tangy flavor! read more

Matsutake Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Fantastic sushi - in or out of an airport. The sashimi portions were more than generous and the sushi was beautifully presented. A fantastic spot ! read more

Airport sushi. You can't love it, but they do it well. There was no one else there but they still took quite a while to get to me. I got 3 simple rolls, all were delicious. It's definitely more pricy cause airport, but it will give you your fix Next to terminal c in the grand terminal area. read more

Matsutake Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I took a chance getting sushi at the airport, and it blew my mind. Yes, it was overpriced, but it was worth it because I really wanted sushi. I ordered the Salmon Combo, which included Salmon Sashimi, Salmon Sushi, and Salmon Roll. It might not be the best sushi I've ever had, but it was the best airport sushi. I will definitely come back next time I'm at DCA. read more

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Nice place for good sit down Asian food at the airport. The spicy ramen was full of flavor but only 3 shrimp , the chicken tempura was filling but $40. Sushi was nice as well. We hit $100 for two of us without drinks very quickly. read more

Fast service and tasty food for an airport. I had the rice noodles and a miso soup, both of which were satisfying. The layout is a little cramped with the tables next to you but I had just enough space to put my bags down. Obviously, it's more expensive than a to-go only spot, but if you want a sit-down place this is quite a good option. read more

My wife had a nice meal here while waiting for our flight home. I had a tasty tekka donburi, and my wife had a sushi assortment. The service was prompt and courteous, and the prices were reasonable-especially for an airport. read more

I had Sake Don. It was pretty good and fresh. It is my second time having it. The airport was pretty busy, so the portion was much smaller than the first time I had it. I recommend you visit when it is less busy. read more

Should have gone to Legal Seafood. Fish cake in the ramen was old/spoiled. When I told a waitress she said she'd tell the kitchen but, went about other stuff instead. Inattentive service, old/spoiled food, hardly any customers at lunch. Should have gone somewhere else. read more

We had a ramen and rice noodle dish, good sized portion with lots of veg, not bad for airport food! They forgot my miso soup, but we were full by then. Not too bad option :) they have Japanese, Thai, Korean options in the menu read more

Matsutake Sushi - Yaki Rice Noodle tofu - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Had a few hours to kill before our flight and decided we want to grab some sushi beforehand. The sushi is all right. It's not the best quality you're going to get. Or sushi came out quick and the service was good. read more

Matsutake Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I have to say it was nice to have a healthy food option at the airport. I wanted something light before my flight and decided to give this place a try. I ordered the Chesapeek Roll, and it did not disappoint. It was so good and fresh filled with blue crab and topped with lots of masago. It's not a cheap place to eat but then again what place is at an airport? read more

Matsutake Sushi - Chesapeake Roll - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

It's a really good place with good food. My and my friend are glad that we choose to stay till the restaurant open at 10:30am. I prefer the shrimp tempura over the regular shrimp roll ( but it's almost $1 more than shrimp roll and is 1 piece fewer than shrimp roll). Recommend multiple rolls of sushi if you don't want your stomach to be still growling after the meal. My friend had the soup and she really liked it:) The servers are polite. Good experience for an airport brunch after all. read more

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Ordered tonkotsu Ramen for a quick lunch. The broth is milky and on a bit salty side. The chashu seems to be generous. The bean sprouts and vegetables are well cooked. The noodles are soft and not mushy. Overall, a good dish to try. read more

Absolutely satisfied! Good sushi and service in the airport. For what it is, it's amazing. Highly recommend. read more

Matsutake Sushi - Seaweed Salad - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Since I had arrived early to the airport and had extra time before my flight, I decided to get dinner. I came to Matsutake Sushi hoping for a quick decent meal, but I left completely disappointed. First, and perhaps most importantly, I notified the staff that I was allergic to seaweed / nori. Nevertheless, the chef served me nigiri with nori. Additionally, one of my sushi pieces had paper towel adhered to the surface. To make matters worse, my tamago nigiri came with comically small amounts of rice. Finally, the service here is quite slow. Despite the restaurant being far from packed, I had to wait an unreasonable amount of time, especially for the check. To add insult to injury, the sushi here is overpriced. read more

Matsutake Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Highly recommend the tonkotsu ramen. The broth is full of the umami. The price of this ramen is also reasonable. read more

Matsutake Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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sadly the waiter was very rude didn't had patience to take my order or help me with the menu but the sushi was delicious

Tonkotsu Ramen texture was too soft. Sushi was fairly fresh. Food came out quickly. The service is fair. Not a terrible spot for a quick stop when you're at the airport. read more

Matsutake Sushi - Tonkotsu Ramen - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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For Airport sushi, I found this place to be almost perfect. The prices are not competitive, but they aren't insulting either, at least to me. I've found the portions and service to be of solid value here. They also have some specialty items that I always make me happy to buy if I can afford to splurge. Blue Fin Tuna at the airport is uncommon, at least in my experience. The space is intimate and built for one or two people per party although they are happy to make any group happy if they are able. read more

Airport sushi place. I was craving sushi so I decided to indulge while on travel. Food wasn't bad, unusually big portion of the tonkatsu that I couldn't even finish but it was good. I've had better sushi. All in all service was good also. Open area in part of the airport so ambiance is airport casual haha. Helps kill the craving. read more

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Airport food ... good? YES! I had a craving for ramen so Waiting for my connection I decided to take a chance and have ramen. The restaurant was clean the people were friendly and efficient. I ordered the spicy Korean ramen. It was delicious! I will be a future patron and might even schedule a layover at this airport. read more

Matsutake Sushi - Spicy Korean Ramen. Yummy. - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia