Representing 2019 in alphabet series, M is for Moby Dick Sushi. I went here 3 times when I lived in Wheaton: March 2019, August 2019, & February 2020. March 2019: I had a date with this woman I briefly dated who lived in Arlington. It was her first time seeing me on my home tuff, Maryland. Funny her name was the same as my ex-g/f of a year earlier. See my McGinty's Irish Pub review in downtown Silver Spring I just wrote where I reference that ex. My friend called my ex her name #1 & this woman as her name #2. I picked this nice sushi restaurant on this very cold March night. It's a bit of a hole in the wall and on a strange one-way on the back side of Georgia Ave. But in spite of those minor negatives, wow this place was impressive. This is possibly the 2nd best sushi I've ever had. Service was cordial. August 2019: I remembered that Moby Dick was great that I took my relatively new girlfriend at that time. She was impressed with them too. February 2020: On Tuesday, February 25, 2020, my girlfriend took the Metro to DC for work. I dropped her off at the Metro, and after I dropped her off, I realized she left her phone in my car. I tried to turn around to see if she was still there, but she wasn't. So, I took her phone with me to my office. I had both phones with me. I think I let some friends of ours know what was going on. Ultimately, on the evening commute, someone on the Metro was nice to let her borrow his phone. I met up with her. We had a movie too and weren't able to coordinate timing. So, we didn't have time for dinner and went straight to movie. We got popcorn to hold us over; I think it was my birthday popcorn I get from AMC. After the movie, we ate a late dinner at Moby Dick. I knew she had a rough day and was stressful for me too that I wanted to treat her & myself to sushi we knew was good. Once again, Moby Dick didn't disappoint. read more

Moby Dick Sushi - Excellent delicious sushi - Japanese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

Hole in the Wall Sushi Food We ordered the crab salad and box 3 and 4. All solid. Nothing we had was the best we have ever had but it was all enjoyable. Service Was a little slow to bring the drinks but other than that very friendly and helpful. They gave my 4 year old a small bowl of soup which was appreciated. Ambiance Nice place to sit down. Decor is nothing special. Overall We found it walking by. Doesn't look like much from the street. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here but if I was here we would consider coming back. If you go I'm sure you will enjoy it. read more

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Greetings DMV!!!! I done found another one...great fresh sushi and atmosphere. This will definitely be a new daddy daughter spot.

Overall, I think Moby Dick Sushi is a great spot in the downtown Wheaton area to get your sushi fix. Actually, it's now my go-to sushi spot. I've visited this place on a few occasions, and I have not had any issues with my food and service. Moby Dick has a pretty extension menu that includes traditional and "fancy" food items. For the things that I have ordered (typically the general sushi dinners and basic rolls), I thought the prices are in line with other decent sushi spots in the area. The restaurant is a bit small with about 5-7 tables, so it probably will not work out well if you plan on dining there with 5+ people in your party. Also, the restaurant seems to be geared toward pickup and delivery orders. For instance, I do not think the restaurant has a restroom for customers. If you decide the dine-in, be aware that you will have people constantly walking past you to make or pick up their orders at the front counter. read more

This has been our go to sushi place for years. It's a little pricey but DoorDash will deliver to us up in Olney so it's worth it! We usually get miso soup, a mix of rolls and Nigiri. We always enjoy it. We have tried many other sushi places but always come back to this one. Our orders don't normally include soy sauce or chopsticks so make sure you have some at home! read more

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Amazing sushi! My wife and I first ordered from here for New Years Eve to ring in 2021 as it was the only year we had no friends due to the severity of the pandemic and lack of vaccines. We decided to order from here again on Wednesday night to celebrate my wife's two year work anniversary and me graduating from physical therapy on the same day. We ordered a Vegetable Tempura Udon as well as the following rolls: Dynamite, Futomaki, Tarter, Fantasy, Mobydick, Crispy Spicy Tuna, Sweet Potato, Green, and Philadelphia. The rolls were very wide and filling to the point we had leftovers. I think the sushi chef may have been different and made it Korean style rather than the traditional Japanese we remember before, but the food was still delicious and portions were much larger. The prices are also reasonable, especially for the portions. We look forward to ordering from here again and dining here eventually in person. read more

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This place is hidden away in the alley behind dunkin right across from the Wheaton metro. But it's a hidden gem. My friend had ordered delivery from here before but this was the first time I've been in. Well it definitely won't be the last. I got a sushi combo and a specialty roll and a bottled water (they don't have a fountain) for under 40. The quality and portion size of the nigiri and rolls is generous and everything tasted great. I'll definitely be back when I want sushi now that hinode closed this is probably my new go to. read more

Moby Dick Sushi - Sushi b and crazy Philly roll - Japanese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

I wish I had discovered this sushi spot earlier!!! The salmon hand rolls and spicy tuna rolls were freaking amazing and so is their salmon roe!!! Honestly all you need is the salmon hand roll!!! It's that great!!! read more

Moby Dick Sushi - Salmon Hand Roll, Salmon Roe(Ikura), Spicy Tuna Roll - Japanese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

My 8 year old said that it was delicious and we have been eating here since before she was born .Thank you for the good food !

Wow! Unbeatable deal for a really generous sashimi lunch box. I love sushi, but I don't get it very often. I wanted to make sure I got enough. So I ordered the lunchbox, but I also ordered a spider roll on the side. My only regret is that there was too much food. I paid about 20 bucks for the whole thing. Not a bad deal, but I really could've made do with just the box. It came with soup a whole bunch of different pieces of delicious fresh fish cut in the large chunks, a salad, and a scoop of rice. I was frankly, shocked, and very pleasantly surprised by not only the quality of the fish, but also the portion size. This will be my new go to sushi place in the Wheaton area. I would share photos, but I ate all the food before I can take any pictures. The restaurant itself is small, and nice. However, they are only open for takeout ever since Covid. I asked them about this, and they told me, wisely, that with inflation costs, the way they are it really doesn't make sense for them to hire servers. Their restaurant is so small that it really works well that's just a takeout place. For sure it in no way impacts the quality of their product. I'll be back! read more

Inedible fish. Terrible quality for sushi. I literally spit it out. Dining-in experience comes second to incoming phone orders. read more

I love getting sushi from here! I've lived so close to here but didn't get to try it until after they reopened. One time I called five minutes after closing, and the kind staff still let me put my order in, which I really appreciated. All of the fish tastes fresh and is obviously good quality + nice portion sizes. I have not tried many of their specialty rolls but the regular rolls have not disappointed me (spicy salmon, avocado, and shrimp tempura). Def my go to spot for sushi! read more

Moby Dick Sushi - Japanese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

Best sushi on the planet, friendly owners, get a sashimi boat, crunchy spicy tuna roll, some Kirin, and love life :-)

Great sushi place. Hard to find the location but very creative sushi. Many vegetarian options.

Good sushi! I am moving out to MOCO from the Bay Area, and tried this place out today while staying with family in the area. I have to admit that I was skeptical about what I was getting in to when I rolled up to this place, but it checked out. Everything was good, no weird fishy taste, and was well portioned. Minor notes as to why I gave it a 4 star review vs a 5 star - 1. The salad was a bit sad and soggy. I know I didn't come for the salad, but don't let that ruin the experience! 2. The age dashi tofu was packed in to the sauce. That won't work for take out. It makes it all soggy and the batter washes off. It had good flavor, but if they separated it from the sauce for take out, it would remain fresh and crispy as it should be experienced. That being said, I'd come back again. read more

We got takeout here and it was pretty good. The amount of fish for the Don bowl was absolutely insane, a great deal. The quality of the fish was good as well. The miso was delicious! read more

It's one of the few sushi places in Wheaton so naturally it is one of the better places for this area but this is one of the cases where I would be willing drive out to Rockville instead. The ratio of fish to rice is low. I got the cali roll, eel, and spicy tuna combo with miso soup which was $15 lunch special. The quality is average, and generally speaking if you have a craving and want to stay local, this place will hit 5/5 for that. But in comparison to the rest of the county?, it's average and quite pricy for the quality and ratio. Customer service was solid 5/5 tho. read more

Moby Dick Sushi - Lunch 3 Roll Combo Lunch Special (Eel, Cali, spicy tuna) - Japanese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

If you've never been to Moby Dick Sushi, run as fast as you can to get the most delicious sushi .

Moby Dick Sushi is hidden away in a tiny section of a brick building. Despite looking somewhat shabby from the outside, the inside is drop dead gorgeous. Moreover, the food is fantastic! Upon entering, I was greeted by a staff member. My call-in order was ready, which I was able to promptly pick up. I felt that the miso soup was extremely special because it did not contain seaweed, allowing you to really taste the miso paste without the adulteration of seaweed. Additionally, the Chirashi that I ordered contained a decent amount of raw fish and sushi rice, all for less than $26. read more

In terms of quality, this place is literally the next best thing to a Japanese steakhouse/sushi spot. Fresh sushi, always, and very reasonable prices. read more

Moby Dick Sushi - a variety of sushi in a styrofoam container - Japanese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

We were in the mood for sushi on a Saturday evening, and found this nearby place on Yelp. This is why I love Yelp. Anyway, they have these awesome sushi combos here that come with soup and salad, and we loved it. Place is clean, food very fresh and well prepared. We will definitely be back. read more

Moby Dick Sushi - Miso soup and salad - Japanese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

I hear from a coworker about this place and I have found my favorite spot for sushi near work. I went a couple of friends. We ordered the volcano, dragon and sashimi roll (appetizer size). Omg the volcano was amazingly flavored, the mix with the ingredients and the way they served left me speechless. I tried the dragon which was really good too. This a hidden place, located right behind Dunkin' Donuts, small and cozy, not for big parties. Definitely ordering some other options, soon. read more

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This is the sushi spot here in the Silver Spring/Wheaton area. The food is great, and the service has always been top-notch as well. Be sure to try the crunchy spicey tuna roll! read more

Takes both cash and credit card. Place is located behind the dunking donuts. Tucked inside a crowded shopping center. Look for the blue sign outside which has the restaurant name on there. This place serves legitimate sushi. We order the ell roll, Philly roll, salmon roll and spicy tuna roll. The ell roll was quite skinny, but very good. It was a bit crunchy which you couldn't find in other restaurant. It's a good crunchy and hardy roll. Their philly roll had a hint of smoky-ness. The salmon roll was very plain. Definitely could skip their roll if you like other things inside a roll. The star of the rolls was the spicy tuna roll. They sprinkle a bit of spicy mayo around the tuna before they put together the roll. They use real tuna unlike other places which uses canned tuna. Definitely will come back for their ell and spicy tuna roll. One area of concern is the lack of parking. They are doing construction in a parking lot in front of the business. There is plenty of parking in other shopping centers in the area. However, you might have to walk 1-2 blocks to park. Overall, good place to check out. They also have lunch specials. read more

I can't explain what makes Moby Dick so great except to say that the quality of their fish is outstanding. It is incredibly flavorful, and noticeably better than anyone in the area, except maybe Tono in DC, but even then, it's close. Try their sashimi appetizer to fully appreciate the quality of their fish. Besides the fish, their rolls are well-constructed and never fall apart on you, and the consistency of their rice is perfect. I am not a specialty roll guy, but love their Boston roll. The business is family owned, and it's nice to see the same people in the restaurant time after time. They remain carry-out only. We're lucky to have this gem here in Wheaton. read more

The sushi here is amazing! My favorite is the Philly rolls. This is my 3rd time here and it has not disappointed me yet. Ive try a combination of different rolls and all have been good. Its amazing how full you can get off of sushi. The take a lot of love and care into each hand crafted roll. This is not your grocery store, gas station, or all you can eat buffet sushi. The first time i was scared to be adventurous so i got the typical California rolls. But then i tasted my friends and it was amazing. So now i try different ones when i come in. The only draw back is parking... read more

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Food: I thought it was okay. I only got the Roll Combination. 6pcs California Roll, 6pcs Tuna Roll, and 6pcs Salmon Roll. It was more than enough for me. Reasonably priced. Service was quick and friendly. Parking: Hard to find. Only a couple of spaces in front of the place. Huge construction going on across the street. read more

Solid sushi at a great price. If you have a craving and don't want to spend a ton of money, this is your place!

I LOVE this place. I can not state how important it is to make sure you eat and experience high-quality sushi. Moby Dick Sushi has the best quality of sushi in the area because they put lots of effort and time into sushi. They are focused, and they have high standards. Looking forward to being a regular customer and enjoying their amazing options. read more

If I could describe what heaven tastes like - this would be it. Hands down the best sushi I've had in my life. I feel like I just hit the jackpot and finally found a great go-to sushi spot in Wheaton. The Crunch spicy tuna roll was orgasmic. If you're on the fence about ordering here you better f*cking send it because this sushi was hand crafted from the sushi gods and I promise you will not regret it. 1000000/10 read more

I came here because I was in the area and this place had good reviews. Ive been to my fair share of high end sushi places in SF, NYC, London, etc. but tonight I knew I should temper my expectations.Normally I get sushi from another local spot (Red Maple) which always leaves me satisfied, but boy was I in for something much different. I got the roll combo deluxe with crunchy spicy tuna, tuna avocado, and salmon avocado rolls. It also had miso soup and salad. All for $20 - seems like a good deal. When I got home (they only do take out and delivery), the food smelled and looked good! That's where the fun ends. I have never been to a sushi place where I couldn't finish the meal...until I came here. The miso was overly salty. The salad was ok, a small portion size which is normal and crisp lettuce, but the dressing was a little too sweet. But really the quality of the sushi had me questioning whether I was at a restaurant or a gas station. Tough fish -- both the tuna and salmon -- as if it were old or frozen. The rice barely stuck together. Best thing I could say for it was that the avocado and tempura part of the crunchy roll were decent. All in all, you live and you learn. Life is too short for bad sushi -- look elsewhere. read more

Best Sushi in Silver Spring. Always fresh and pretty fast. Kinda miss eating in though. Thanks for that COVID!!!

THE BEST SUSHI IN LOWER MONTGOMERY COUNTY. We've tried everything and they are by far the best. Amazing quality, beautiful preparation, stellar service and a great, local, family-owned staple. LOVE MOBY DICK!!! read more

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The sushi is fresh and very tasty. They have some types of sushi that most restaurants do not have. It is nice to try new things.

We first started ordering takeout from Moby Dick Sushi during the pandemic lockdown. Now, we continue to do so whenever we find ourselves craving for fresh and tasty sushi and sashimi. Moby Dick is truly a neighborhood gem. Even their bento box offerings and other selections are delicious. Their Takoyaki is especially a mouthful of just-right-crispy decadence with a creamy and flavorful filling. The staff members are pleasant and courteous. They are always ready and on time with the orders. It is always a wonderful experience to do business with them. Moby Dick is absolutely the best sushi place in this corner of MoCo. read more

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Tiny hole in the wall (8 tables) in the back of the parking lot in the Triangle. Some nice cultural decorations on the walls. Whale is not on the menu - I believe the sign is left over from the previous occupant of the space. I thought the place looked familiar, and sure enough, near the door is posted a review I wrote for City Paper in 2007! I ordered the sashimi box ($15.95) for lunch. The salad was plain iceberg with a nice sesame dressing. Miso soup was also unexceptional. The edamame were perfectly cooked and lightly salted. But as always, I came for the fish. Who puts octopus and red clam on a lunch special? They do. The sashimi also included tuna, salmon, white tuna, and snapper, all nice sized cuts, all superb in texture and flavor. I, who normally despise rolls, even enjoyed the tuna roll that was included, because it did not camouflage the excellent fish. Green tea was medium bodied and refilled without my having to ask. Be advised, the meters in the lot are active until 6 PM Monday-Saturday, free on Sunday when they are closed. I was afoot while my new car was having an accessory installed. I did note that they have 2 or 3 spaces reserved along the service road next to the storefronts, if you are feeling lucky. Friendly service, excellent fish. Slam dunk 5 *****. read more

"Moby Dick" is a Korean-owned Japanese restaurant, a local favorite for my sister & her husband. We came here for dinner a couple wks ago - I had also come here for lunch about a year ago. The food is consistently good, and portions are good, too - you will go home satisfied. I ordered the "chicken teriyaki w/ soup, salad, & rice" for $12.95. As you can see from the photo, they give you a lot of chicken (delicious by the way). Salad is sadly iceberg but the very tasty ginger (maybe even peanut-y) dressing made up for it. If you order the "bento dinner box" version, you'll pay a higher price ($19.95) but get more variety - like shrimp & vegetable tempura, pan-fried dumplings, sushi, & a California roll. I sampled "the extras" in the bento box - everything was very good. I also sampled my mom's salmon teriyaki - also very good. Our server made a point to let us know the salmon was sushi-quality - nice :) Great service. Oh - and parking is free after 6pm. read more

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Fresh fish that still melts in your mouth...oh so tasty. Why lower my rating from a four to a three then?! The service is so s l o w now. It takes about 5 minutes to get menus once you sit down, another 10 minutes to get your drink order, and yet another 30-45 minutes to get your sushi! O M Geezers...are we serious Moby Dick Sushi?! No matter if the restaurant is packed (packed meaning their 7-8 tables are full) or not, service and food are slow. Maybe they should hire another sushi chef? Food is tasty, so I'll be back. But, expect a long wait people! BTW...I'd suggest ordering to go. If they tell you that your food will be ready in 30 minutes, give it another 15. read more

Great array of menu options. Delicious!! Big portions. Great value for the prices. Location is close by.

The sushi here is AMAZING and the owner is so kind. I often go here before COVID and would easily order almost everything on the menu with my friends. Crazy Boy Roll Spider Roll Tempura Maryland Philly Sunshine And the usual California roll. Are my favs. Highly recommend supporting this business and trying unique rolls. read more