First time here and it won't be the last only because the sashimi is fresh and the Uni tasted like the ocean melting in your mouth. Service is ok, they don't come up to refill your drinks unless you ask for refills. A bit pricey maybe because of location. The restaurant has poor or lack of an exhaust system cause after you are done eating you end up smelling like fried food. Plenty of parking at the back of the building. read more

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First of all the food was ok but the service was horrible. We were there during weekday lunch hour and it's half empty restaurant. Only one waitress was serving table and she was not only slow but also RUDE. She was rolling her eyes and lecturing us to be patient. Horrible experience and we will never come back. read more

I love this place so much -- it's been my favorite sushi place for over the last decade, even while I was living in CA. The spicy tuna tempura, Japanese lasagna and Red Devil roll are our time-tested favorites but everything on menu is a gem, plus everyone who works there is really kind. Picking up during pandemic is easy, socially distanced and a particularly nice treat in 2020 -- can't recommend enough. read more

I'm sad to say that after being loyal customers for 30 years, we're now searching for a new sushi restaurant. Miyagi is not what it used to be. The quality has gone significantly downhill and they've cut out the complimentary tofu and fruit. We would still happily go if the quality was what it used to be, but it no longer stands out above any other average sushi place. The last three times we've gone have been disappointing, so this isn't based on one bad day. :( read more

One of the best sushi restaurants I've ever had. The perfect amount of rice, the perfect portions, and the perfect cuts. Let's rewind. I didn't know this place existed, yet it was fun to find. Hidden away in McLean, this place is a treat. We came at a right time since customers come and go and the service was quick as well. This restaurant is small. It has a sushi bar and this restaurant seems like it would fit for about 30 people or less. But the way they serve customers and the pace of their service, we didn't have to wait long to get a table. The 4 of us ordered several things in which I wish I remembered what we ordered exactly! We each ordered about 2 things on their menu. While waiting for our sushi, we received complementary tofu with seasoning and miso soup. When our sushi arrived, oh wow the sushi was so good. They put a lot of effort to make each roll of sushi and it was beyond something I was not expecting. Every bite had a good portion of everything. I felt full after having my 2 rolls of sushi. Even though the service was quick, we didn't get much interaction from our server. It might be because they were rushing each of the tables so they can get orders in. From their quick service, to how delicious their sushi was, you will not regret coming here. read more

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Ordered the sushi sashimi combo platter. Cost is 90 dollars, so you would expect some quality. Totally lacking on taste. The rice is cold and hard..like the sushi you get at a Giant or Safeway at the end of the day. Sashimi is cutby a 10 year old - think with no sushi shape. The shrimp is dried out. I understand the current situation is difficult, but I wouldnt feed this to my dog! And there is no miso soup. So weird!!! read more

Review your check. Someone help me do the math $. Also, service was very poor. Nearly $4 for a small glass of coke which we saw was filled from a 2 liter bottle? Poor service overall. Don't go here. read more

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Just moved here from LA lived in Little Tokyo there so grew accustomed to traditional great fish. A traditional simple place. Service is fine, yet sometimes not consistent. The quality and type of fish offered is a great value. Sushi and Sashimi are my things. Quite impressed especially from where I moved. The miso soup is spot on and pleased with the rice preparation. This is my goto place for Tokyo traditional sushi house. read more

This small family restaurant in the corner street in McLean was a lovely experience. There sushi was delicious so was their hospitality. I would recommend anyone in the area to try them out! read more

Since I left my initial review, I have been almost every Friday that I have been in town. It really is the best sushi in town considering the price. Highly, highly recommended! read more

We did to-go from this place because we were craving Japanese food. This was our first time here and it will be our last. We ordered Chirashi and one dragon roll. Chirashi was $17.95 and dragon roll was $13.95. Chirashi was okay .. even though we had ordered off the dinner menu we thought the portion was only lunch size. Not very impressed. Not very impressed with the assortment of fish that was on the Chirashi. It came with a small miso soup.. and I did not like the fact that miso soup (luke warm) was packaged in the same container as with the Chirashi. I noticed no salad. Dragon roll was an extreme disappointment. You would think for $13.95, there would at least be 10 pieces with the head and the tail? No, this was 8 piece roll .. which was more like 6 piece roll sliced more thinly to make it into an 8 piece. As you can see from the picture, there wasnt much eel on the top of the roll. No much avocado. Inside was not any better. It was basically a california roll inside with cucumber, masago, and imitation crab stick. Very very disappointed and definitely not worth $13.95. We are very big Japanese food lover.. and so we had been to many other restaurants .. but never been so disappointed as the food served here. Just wanted to share our experience... while Chirashi is almost okay ... dragon roll was really a rip-off and definitely not worth $13.95. read more

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4.5.. My go to spot! It's personally really hard to find a comparable sushi spot in the DMV area when you've lived in CA. This place does cut it pretty close though. I've enjoyed every meal so far with only a few disappointments. So i'll just start with that because it really is just a couple things: - Uni Nigiri- the only time I've only ordered it here was not the freshest. - Hamachi Kama- one of my staple orders at any other restaurant seemed to be a bit small and over cooked when ordering here at Miyagi. NOW, on to the good stuff that keeps me coming back. - Spicy Salmon Puff and Spicy Tuna Puff - deliciously fresh with a kick. - Hamachi Crunch Roll- Loved the combo. - Tuna/Hamachi Sashimi Appetizer (3 pieces of each) for $8.95 is a steal and very fresh. - Marilyn Monroe Roll and Rainbow Roll- all good and very fresh. There hasn't been a bad roll that I've had yet. Staff is friendly and attentive. I'm definitely always craving for this place. Just need to find some friends that are more into sushi! Heart you Miyagi! read more

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As a recent sushi enthusiast, I'm the first to admit that I'm not a sophisticated sushi eater. Aside from basics such as chopsticks are never parallel to the sushi bar, only the fish is dipped in soy sauce, ensuring to use the ceramic rest, etc., I'm at a loss. I know I love hamachi, and I can tell the difference between tuna and salmon, but that's about it. Also, I am an extremely particular eater, so I need to ask lots of questions. Ruth recently taught me about chirashi, of which I am a fan, because there are not many sea creatures that I will not eat. Having only ordered chirashi once, I was expecting the same: rice topped with various sashimi, with not many accompaniments, though I'm aware that chirashi can vary. Miyagi's variation offers wasabi, a roe mixture, and powdered egg on top of the rice, hence solidifying my need to ask questions. However, I was pleased with the fish. Firm, thick, fresh fish makes Miyagi one of the better options in Northern Virginia, which lacks a stand out sushi restaurant. I was a bit dismayed to see imitation crab, which I consider repulsive. Miso soup was flavorful, and I appreciate the soy-glazed tofu that was brought along with it. Plum wine was reasonably priced and sweet--I'm a fan. Miyagi is tiny, with only a handful of tables, a few seats at the bar, and a limited waiting area. We had the unfortunate luck to visit during the same time as a disgruntled party full of Mclean-types, with one being extremely rude to the staff, and I felt bad for the friendly staff. I'd absolutely return during a non-peak time. read more

Three and a half stars. Small space, efficient service, enough parking around back if you don't want to brave the street. We only had to wait 15-20 minutes for a table during peak dining hours as estimated by the staff. Witnessed a kerfuffle as a large party stormed out in a huff at not being able to be seated. Chirashi was just the right amount of food for a medium appetite, priced reasonably towards the high end for Virginia suburbs. Seasoned rice with roe and powdered egg under reasonably thick slices of half a dozen types of fresh fish, plus tamago and imitation crab. I'd come back during off-peak lunch to try takosu, kaki fry, ozoni soup, misonikomi udon, spider and Miyagi rolls. read more

2.5 at most and it's the baked spicy scallops that saved their asses. I was really hoping for more from this quaint little place. Can you say, "LET DOWN!" Service was in between "ugh" and "alright." No complaints about the sake and the baked scallops were amazing. Not so amazing was their chicken teriyaki. Incredibly small portion, the sauce didn't even taste like teriyaki sauce, and to top it off: the chicken was dry. VERY dry. Our dry "teriyaki" chicken was accompanied with a bowl of rice, miso soup, and the smallest side salad I've ever seen served at a Japanese restaurant/Sushi bar. But wait! There's more! Let me not forget to mention our "Dragon Roll" mishap. There are not one but SEVERAL dragon rolls. Make sure you clarify which exact one from which exact menu (because you will get two menus) you would like. Fair warning. They will show no pity. They will not take back the wrong dragon. You will be stuck with a roll you really did not want they really did not taste fantastic. Next time, I will be going to their competing sushi restaurant across the street. read more

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Food = 5 stars; Service = 1 star **Overall = 3 stars** My friend and I came here on a Tuesday at 6PM craving sushi. All of the cramped tables were already full so they sat us at the bar. As we looked over our menu, our older waitress rushed us to order because she said "if you don't order now, your food will take a long time since it's busy." I've never been rushed like that before! Then she served us lukewarm water (why no ice?!). I could barely drink it so I ordered a Sprite just so that I could have a cold drink. We were each given a small plate of spicy tofu, which wasn't bad. SASHIMI APPETIZER ($8): comes with 7 pieces (salmon, tuna, and mackerel); this was fresh and the portion was large...definitely worth the price! CHIRASHI BOWL ($14): is a steal! This HUGE dish came with plenty of egg, tuna, salmon, mackerel, eel, spicy scallop, and shrimp! I would come back just to order this (and quite possibly have to share it with someone else) MT FUJI ROLL ($12): baked eel and tuna with plenty of mayo, cheese, and tobiko; I was too full to eat more than a piece, but this was delicious as well. PHILADELPHIA HANDROLL ($5): the outer seaweed could have been crispier and the hand rolls bigger Despite the poor and slow service, the sashimi was fresh and the specialty rolls were unique and mouth-watering. I would come back, but only during the off-peak hours in hopes of quicker and friendlier service! read more

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As I sit down to write a review today during lunch, I think back to the lunch I had yesterday at Miyagi, and boy, what a treat it was! Despite it being prime lunchtime, the place wasn't overly crowded, and we got seated right away. There were tables open, but we chose to sit at the bar and watch the sushi chefs hard work, hachimakis flowing from the movements of artists assembling beautiful, edible works of art. The miso was standard, but good. They gave us this appetizer of cold tofu with fresh green onions and some sort of sauce -- it was a little spicy and very, very good. The service, as at many sushi places, was excellent, fast and friendly. Speaking of fast, I do think this is perhaps the fastest place I've ever had sushi, and I know it wasn't premade because I sat there and watched it be prepared. They're just darn good! My colleague had a larger order of tofu and an eel roll. I had the sushi and sashimi lunch combo, which tasted excellent, fresh and looked pretty to boot. I was very surprised by just how much sushi I got and how big the pieces were. For I believe $12, this is what I remember getting: - 2-3 pieces of salmon, tuna and mackerel each - 4 pieces of hosomaki in a California-roll style (but I think also had some tuna added) - 4-5 pieces nigiri with various fish and an ebi (shrimp) piece - One piece tako (octopus) Everything was among the most excellent sushi I've had, except for the octopus. I actually love octopus, but this piece tasted as though it had been frozen and not properly thawed... it was extra cold, watery and a bit more hard than chewy. Definitely want to come back here and try the specialty rolls. The Red Devil Roll sounds really interesting to me, and I was just straight-up impressed by some of Miyagi's creations such as the Godzilla roll (you have to see it to believe it). read more

I think this is the BEST sushi place in NOVA. O-M-G. Their baked scallops sushi was so warm, literally melt in your mouth sushi. Sashimi was really delicious, fresh, didn't have the fishy taste. The service was good; since the restaurant is small they usually come to you very quickly. They do, however, fill up really fast. When we left, there was like four groups waiting outside to eat. So come early! read more

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Review in 1 sentence: Great food, good prices, friendly but very slow service. The longer version: My friend B. and I came here for dinner on Saturday evening & we were glad to have a reservation since this place is rather small with just a few tables. Drinks came out quickly and we received a small spicy tofu appetizer on the house with it. A nice touch. We then ordered miso soup and 4 rolls (Spicy Tuna, Tokyo Mama, Andy Lover and White Dragon roll) to share. The miso soup didn't take long & was pretty tasty, but then we waited for 30 minutes for our sushi. Considering how little time it takes to make those rolls and the amount of staff this restaurant had onsite that night, this was way too long. The wait had been worth it though cause the rolls were delicious. After we finished eating, my friend also ordered some gyoza to take home and unfortunately those took a really long time again. I feel this is really something they should work on, so I can only award 3 stars for now. read more

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This used to be my favorite sushi place as I used to work around the corner. The location joined with the typically fresh fish and kind service was a high point of any visit. After coming back again tonight, I was disappointed with the service, quality of fish and the preparation of rolls. My dining companion got a piece of nigiri with bone in it. Need more be said about quality of preparation? The staff was unapologetic. Rolls were loosely packed and missed the intensity of flavors previously available. I still like the miso soup, seaweed salad, tofu app, and the complimentary fruit dessert, so it gets 3 stars. read more

This has been my go-to sushi place for years now. The tofu app that everyone gets is a flavor that has never been replicated at any other Japanese restaurant I've ever been to. So delish! The volcano roll is absolutely one of my favorite things in the world. But if none of that strikes your fancy, rest assured that all the specialty rolls are wonderful and I've never ever been let down here. My only advice is keep your party small (4 ppl or under) or get in early, because it's not a large space and large parties are hard to seat. The service is ok but food is just everything!! read more

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I never cared for baked sushi, until i went to this place. OMG the Volcano roll looks crazy! There's fried straws all over with a sweet sauce glazed over it. A small hidden gem, very clean, and sorta small restaurant very well lit.The restaurant is known for their Baked Scallops. I still prefer my Volcano roll :) read more

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Great Japanese spot to have in McLean! Ordered take out and was surprised that the tempura and gyoza were Still very crispy.

Miyagi does a lot of little things that make a difference. Yefim and I stopped in today to try some lunch combinations. Lunch combos are all priced between 10$-14$ and include miso soup, a spicy tofu appetizer (its really good) and an orange slice for dessert. I got the hand roll combo with salmon skin, california and tuna hand rolls. I wasnt sure what a hand roll was before I ordered, its apparently one really long cone shaped pieced of sushi that you can eat by hand. Because of the shape of the roll, you end up with a strong taste of seaweed in every bite, it was good but I wouldnt get it again. Yefim got a sushi/sashimi lunch combo. He thought the octopus was a little tough but the rest of the items were great. Today's lunch wasn't the best but I've been here before and their sushi is really good in general which is why I gave them 4 stars. Service was very attentive. read more

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The food is 5 stars as the delectable spicy baked scallops roll melts in your mouth. The volcano and lasagna roll are a treat as well. Only bad thing I have to share is the terrible service during this visit. I have a pet peeve about waiters bringing my check unless I ask for it and of course it happened here (no biggie). My wonderful friend wrote a note (on my behalf) on the receipt and explained that it "makes me feel like I am being rushed out/kicked out". She responds with "yes I am kicking you out since you are finished". I wasn't finished, I was STILL debating ordering dessert. Anyhow, I'll be back to visit that mean old lady and the baked scallops again. read more

I have been going to this restaurant since 2007. I have tried several other sushi restaurants around my area and surrounding areas, but nothing compares to the fresh and very flavorful rolls at Miyagi. I live 2 hours away and still make the drive twice a month for this incredible restaurant! I have tried just about every specialty roll on the menu. Each roll has a unique flavor. The fish is so fresh and flavorful it's melt in your mouth like butter! The spicy tofu at the beginning of the meal is one of my favorite things to eat. I usually take some to go with me! A must try! read more

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I'm too afraid to even write a review and be banned from going again lol. The food is UNBELIEVABLY GOOD. The service, however, is abominable. Owners are super rude and stingy with everything (chopsticks, sauce, they even stopped serving the complimentary half oranges) and god forbid you open the chopsticks and decide to use a fork at some point later on for anything. The old lady in particular has a short fuse and the worst attitude about everything but we'll definitely keep going for the food if the owners can read this, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be nicer, we love the food but you guys are the most miserable humans alive. read more

3.5 stars We were looking for a different sushi place to try near our home, having been to Ichi Ban on many occasions, and having tried and hated Tachibana. After reading a few reviews we decided to give this place a try. The sushi was pretty good- it seemed fresh and was well made. The prices were reasonable too. Its a small restaurant, maybe 9-10 tables with some seating at the sushi bar. I would have actually given it a higher rating except for the service. While it was friendly, it was completely unattentive- we never got any refills for our drinks, no one coming over and asking if the food was OK, and then we had to flag someone done for the check finally. In such a small space, how can you just ignore a table like that? It wasn't just us either. read more

By far my favorite sushi place in the area! Other places dont even compare, including tachibana just down the street. Anyhow, I'm not usually a huge fan of sashimi (I like a few pieces, but can't usually eat much more than that), but let me tell you....the salmon sashimi is AMAZING. It is so fresh, so smooth, and melts like butter in your mouth. I couldn't get over how good it was! Also tried the spicy tuna, dragon roll, black spider roll, Uni roll, and advocado salad. All the rolls were delicious, especially the Uni and spicy tuna. You could literally taste the ocean in the uni rolls. Prices are reasonable for the quality- some of the specialty rolls are a little more than other places, but trust me, you will not regret trying this place! worth every penny! Overall, super fresh and super tasty. Good service (tea was always refilled and hot, waiters weren't overbearing but made sure to check in every now and then). I'll definitely be going back there to get my next sushi fix. read more

Really really cute sushi place tucked away in McLean~ My friend and I decided to eat here on impulse on a Saturday night after we saw that Tachibana was packed. Since it was a Saturday, the place was sort of full, so my friend and I decided to sit at the sushi bar. Definitely a cool experience if you've never sat at a sushi bar before! Before we got our meal, they gave this complimentary red pepper spicy seasoned tofu -- it was a nice touch haha. For the appetizer, my friend got the salmon sashimi. We also ordered the spider roll (soft shell crab) and shared that. I ordered regular sashimi for my entree because I was curious to see how their fish tasted. My friend was craving something warm, so she ordered the Tempura Udon. The food was really good! My sashimi came with four slices of tuna, salmon, and octopus -- I would've like a little more variety, but at least the fish tasted fresh and did not have a fishy odor. My friend also really liked her udon -- they gave huge portions! Lots of udon and tempura! The spider roll was tasty (heh when is soft shell crab NOT tasty?). Miyagi has a plethora of special rolls on their menu, so coming back to try them one day is definitely on my to-do list ^^ Afterwards, they give complimentary peeled oranges~ Overall, I thought the staff was really friendly and alert despite other yelp reviews, and the food was good! Cute place to visit! read more

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Forget everything I've said about previous sushi bars; this place has THE best sushi in the DMV area. Miyagi has been on my bucket list for time now and I finally got to go yesterday for the first time. The restaurant is a little small and is somewhat hidden. We were seated immediately and ordered drinks. For the appetizer we ordered the Kaki Fry which were fried oysters coated in bread crumbs. This was my first time trying oysters in general but I actually ended up liking it. The breadcrumbs really help with the texture of the oysters but it still had a strong fish smell. For the main meal, I ordered the salmon and avocado roll (#3) as well as some fancy named spicy salmon roll (#18). The spicy salmon roll had bread crumbs on top with green onions, eel sauce, and mayo. I don't even know where to begin with how delicious this was. The breadcrumbs gave the sushi a nice crunchy layer and the green onions added so much freshness. But this is only a fraction of their menu. Prior to ordering, I was torn between 4 different things because everything on their menu is so unique and sounds delicious! Service is excellent the servers are so polite and welcoming and were quick with bringing out our food and refilling drinks. Overall, I was an extremely pleased with miyagi and see myself coming back often!! read more

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A small sushi place on the side street by the main road. I'm glad I picked this. It's a bit of a drive from work but it was worth it. The waitress was very friendly, attentive, and not pushy. The food came out really quick as well. I ordered Chirashi sushi, Godzilla Roll, Rainbow Roll #2, and eel avocado roll. The rolls were quite delicious. Sashimi pieces in the chirashi bowl were pretty fresh. My only concern was the radish in the bowl were a bit dry and was shredded too big as compared to other places. Overall, I had a good time there. I would go back if I'm in the area again. read more

Miyagi - Complimentary spicy tofu app, it was pretty good. - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

The food is really good at Miyagi. However, there is a woman who answers the phone for take out and every time the order is wrong. This time they charged me for two a very expensive special rolls and then gave me a very plain roll that should have been much cheaper. They did not give me an itemized bill so I feel that I cannot take it back and show them their error. These mistakes have happened many times, which means that this is the last time I order from this place. read more

This is probably one of the better sushi place in nova. I like coming here around lunch time to take advantage of the lunch specials. The sushi and sashimi combination is my goto order. It has a nice balance of sushi, sashimi, and even three pieces of California roll. The fish always tastes fresh. My only complaint is that the sashimi slices tend to be cut a bit too large. read more

Miyagi - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Miyagi's is hands down the BEST Sushi in McLean and Tysons at that! The restaurant is small and quaint and great for lunches. The best roll I have had there was the Lasagna Roll!! OMG this roll is fantastic I am not sure what is in it but it is warm, sweet, salty and delicious!!! The rolls are super fresh and very creative. The one downside to Miyagi's is the price. The rolls are a bit pricey for lunch. 2 rolls a drink and edamame end up around $20 which is not reasonable for a lunch out. I completely understand that price and more for dinner but that's not okay for a lunch. All in all I will continue to rave about the rolls here and will visit often. read more

Miyagi - Lasagna Roll! and several others. Yumm!!!! - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

1. This place is hidden & really really tiny inside, kind of a hole in the wall 2. The servers barely speak English 3. The service from servers to chefs preparing the sushi is super slow 4. The sushi is worth all the crap above, it's fresh & delicious. My favorites was the baked spicy scallop roll, just wish it was a larger scallop... I love scallops 5. Overall I would take it to go next time read more

5 stars for their fresh and delicious sake sashimi, Yoko yoko maki roll (broiled scallop and crab salad roll topped with cream cheese and avocado), and Chirashi bowl (chock full of fresh sashimi and very delicately flavored rice)! 3 stars for service. One of the younger waitresses was polite and sweet, but an older female waitress was pretty rude. Their food outshines the service, so an overall 4 for me! read more

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Food is great! But beware I got screwed big time on the market price for salmon roe.... Make sure you ask before you order, they charged me $13 for 2 pieces of salmon roe and there wasn't much on it... I feel like they just make up whatever price I've never seen such scammy crap pulled like that. ALWAYS ask when you here what the market price is I feel like I've been assaulted... and of course I ordered 3 orders so ouch read more

I tried the tempura and it was prepared perfectly! They do not serve broccoli tempura which makes me happy since I do not think anyone should make broccoli tempura! The batter was cooked perfectly and the dipping sauce was good...there were pieces of carrot, squash, and sweet potato too. read more

Miyagi - Sushi Bars Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Absolutely love their food. Gave them 1 less star because of their service though. Staff, especially the older lady can be quite rude. But i do go back their because the food is delicious. read more