great sushi spot in the wheaton area. the lunch specials are the best, so much bang for your buck. the service is quick and really helpful. they ask you what you want, bring you your food/beverage and let you enjoy your meal in peace. can't get any better than that. read more

Moby Dick Sushi - Lunch box "A" - Japanese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

*Update* Well, we came here a second time and ordered the exact same combination sushi platter. We felt that the sushi wasn't as fresh this time and at times was almost watery. So I'm afraid I will have to lower a star for consistency. We came here for lunch today and ordered the combination sushi platter along with a side order of yellow tail (hamachi) belly. This platter came with an assortment of nigiri sushi and some rolls which included a california roll, spicy tuna roll, and their custom moby dick roll. The nigiri included tuna, salmon, yellow tail, shrimp, surf clam, eel, squid, octopus, mackerel, and others. The yellow tail belly was fresh, and along with the nigiri came extra shavings of the belly on the side which I appreciated. The fish was fresh and the host was gracious enough to replace the imitation crab meat in the california roll with actual lump crab meat. Our only gripe with the nigiri sushi was that a little bit too much wasabi was applied on top of the sushi rice in between the slabs of fish. When we visit here next time we will request not to have wasabi applied in between the pieces. Also, I wish the serving plates were ceramic as opposed to being plastic. The other patrons inside the restaurant seemed to be regulars. read more

This is my first time here and I can say it is a small space which I don't mind because the sushi is VERY good! So fresh was the salmon and spicy tuna roll that I will definitely be back again. The only compliant I have is the my only have Chardonnay for the wine choices so you might want to explore the sake options. Other then that parking on the weekend is free in the public parking lot which was wide open when I came in. read more

Quaint place with good sushi. Very local and tucked away. Good service and welcoming staff.

Nabeyaki Udon...kinda OK. I came specifically for that dish because another Yelper raved about it. I liked that the egg was soft boiled in the soup and there were two tempura fried shrimps, but the broth was slightly off, and there was not a lot going on in the soup (there should be more veggies, fish cake, etc). They charged $1 for green tea. It was just me, and it was refilled once, only after they brought the bill. Really? C'mon, that should be gratis. They only have one parking space in front; expect to pay for street parking. I agree with other reviewers--their prices are too high. Because of this, my quest for good Nabeyaki Udon near Rockville will continue... read more

To hell with the House of Kabob, it's all about Moby Dick Sushi! I tried this place for the first time last week and I swear it changed my life! No more trekking to Cleveland Park or Gaithersburg for good, affordable sushi and no more griping about how the sushi options nearby Silver Spring disappoint. Moby Dick is the truth! I ordered the tuna, salmon, and flounder nigiri along with the sunshine roll. Although it took ages for us to receive our order, the wait was well worth it. The nigiri melted in my mouth and the sunshine roll was delicious and refreshing, almost reminiscent of ceviche with the citris kick. Less than halfway through our meal, my friend Maria and I looked at each other and asked 'when are we coming back?' read more

Moby Dick Sushi - Sunshine rolls, eel, salmon, flounder, and tuna nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

First of all this is a sushi restaurant owned and operated by a Japanese-American couple with no connection to the Moby Dick's Kabob chain. It is a very small restaurant. When it gets crowded it can get noisy. They are closed on Sundays. The food is very good and the service is excellent. My favorites are the Dynamite Roll, Rock and Roll, and Unagi Donburi. read more

This is one of Wheaton's hidden treasures. I had passed it several times walking through the Triangle but hadn't gotten up the nerve to try it. I'm not normally a sushi person but I got a random craving a few nights ago, looked it up online and decided to try it because of the rave reviews. My roommate and I trekked over to get take-out. It was really busy and we were waiting for our order for a while but we didn't even notice the time passing because we were too busy watching the sushi chef. While we were waiting, a group of guys got up to leave, and walked over to pay their compliments to the sushi chef. One of them told us "This guy is the best!" We finally got our food and went home. Everything was delicious. It's completely changed my view of sushi. And I loved that it had a fabulous vegetarian sushi menu - much better than every other place I've found in the area, and had way more to choose from than the regular avocado and cucumber rolls ho-hum. The picked radish rolls were amazing, mushroom rolls were delicious, and I got one of the special vegetarian orders that had greenbean tempura, cucumber, and sweet sauce. YUM. I also got one of the egg omelet sushi since I was intrigued, and it was absolutely delicious. My roommate got some of the seafood sushi and loved it. We also ordered soft shell crab tempura for our other roommate, who devoured it. Definitely a fan, and I will be back. read more

Having recently moved to the area, I wanted to locate a good sushi place; I think I may have found it. Moderately priced and carefully crafted tasty sushi. I ordered the Caterpillar Roll, the Spicy Tuna roll, and miso soup. The soup was like any other miso soup; a touch on the salty side. The Caterpillar roll (eel, cucumber, avocado, spicy & sweet sauce) was not only nice to look at but flavorful as well. Be warned though, the pieces are not small mouth friendly. The Spicy Tuna was a nice simple contrast to the more elaborate aforementioned roll. Despite the many complaints on the slow service, I experienced the complete opposite. I suppose going at 2 o' clock in the afternoon on a Monday has a lot to do with that. I found the service to be friendly and prompt. It's not exactly extraordinary sushi, but for the quality and price, it's worth checking out. read more

Best option in the Wheaton area! Consistently good food and service. Parking is a little tricky but there is the county lot cross Georgia Ave. read more

This is one of my favorite sushi places in the area. All of the rolls I've tried are delicious and they have a variety of different rolls to choose from. At some sushi places it may not seem worth the price to buy the more expensive rolls (think $8-$15 per roll) but at Moby Dick, the more expensive rolls are so delicious that they're worth the higher price. Other than sushi, the crab salad is one of the best things on the menu. It has imitation crab, cucumber, tobiko, scallions, sesame seeds and a thin mayo dressing. If this sounds even somewhat appetizing, you must order it! The seaweed salad and miso soup aren't anything spectacular as they taste just like you'd get them anywhere else. Parking has never been a problem for me and parking is free on weekdays after 5 or 6 in the metered lot across the alley. The restaurant starts to get busy around 7, so the earlier you get there, the better. I've never had to wait for a table, but since there's only one guy making the sushi, it can take a while for the food to show up if there are other people in the restaurant.. However, it's definitely worth the wait. read more

Go there often. NEVER have been disappointed. The artistry that goes into preparation of each dish and the freshness of the fare truly makes for an enjoyable meal. Looking forward to your reopening!!!! read more

I really want to like this place, but they need to be more consistent with the quality and freshness of the fish they use in the sushi. The first two times we ordered, the sushi was very fresh. The order we placed this week, was almost inedible; the rice was hard and stale, and the salmon and shrimp used in the rolls, were not fresh at all. The quality was so suspect, I was afraid of getting sick if I ate it. Most of the meal went into the garbage. read more

Went there in the mid-afternoon and got there right after lunch specials had ended at 3 pm. No one in there and the chef/owner was kind enough to let us order off the special menu. Sushi was pretty good. Would want to try the place again. Good value for price. read more

My husband and I went to Moby Dick's last night for dinner. We were pleasantly surprised and happy to find this place as it is close to where we live. From the outside the restaurant does not look like much but inside it is a nice place with a casual/comfortable atmosphere. The service was great and the sushi was fresh and delicious. They serve a salad with tasty peanut/ginger dressing and miso soup to start. I really liked the caterpillar roll we ordered. We had an assortment of about 24 rolls and all were excellent. read more

Visited Moby Dick for the first time last night....It's tucked away on the corner of Georgia and Reedie so it can be easy to miss. Service was friendly and attentive, food was cooked well and reasonably priced. I had a beer and udon but will definitely opt for sushi next time. They seemed to have lots of good specialty rolls available. Wheaton isn't exactly known for Sushi, but make sure you swing by next time you're in this neck of the woods! read more

Great hole in the wall that has a great selection of food, as well as great service. We showed up in a group of eight last minute and they were able to accommodate and get the food out fast. Would totally go back the next time I'm in the area. read more

My favorite sushi place in the area. The staff is always friendly and the food is always fresh. There isn't anything I don't like about the place! I don't have a favorite. I've never had a bad dish here. With the construction it's a little hard to find parking but it's worth it! read more

They are fantastic!!! Our favorite spot in the area. But they appear to be temporarily closed for renovations.

This small sushi house is very nearby our home, so we go here frequently for the convenience. The owners always seems appreciative of our business and are very kind. I've never been to this restaurant once where the owners were missing; they're always there. While we wouldn't call this the best sushi anywhere, it is nonetheless very good (above average even in this competitive area) and consistent. What elevates this place over most others is the outstanding value- some of my favorites, like spicy tuna and the eel, are only $4.50 for 6. The service can get a little slow when it's crowded, but it's rarely crowded. Parking, unfortunately, is public and metered, although there is plenty. read more

Went here for a late lunch at 3pm on a Saturday, and we were pleasantly surprised! Service was quick (although we were the only people eating in, but several people came in to get to-go orders). As soon as we sat down we had water and menus. We ordered some beer and Sake and that came back immediately also. Our Kids had dumplings & veggie tempura to start, and we ordered the big sushi platter that came with I think 44 pieces and 3 rolls. First of all, the dressing on the salad was delicious - I usually hate whatever dressing most restaurants use, but this was fantastic! Our 6 year olds couldn't get enough of the sushi, that we had to order more, and they whipped it up in minutes & brought it right out. Compared to most of the places we go to eat sushi, I think Moby Dick was really reasonably priced, our bill was lower than usual when we left, and it looks like it's run by a father and son. It's no frills, it's small - and we were lucky that we probably hit it right in between lunch and dinner on a Saturday afternoon, oh and it took us a minute to find it, cause it's on the backside of the shopping strip in that triangle in Wheaton. I think the sushi here is WAY BETTER than the sushi at Woo Mi Garden in Wheaton (which is the only other place I know of to get sushi in the area). We live in Aspen Hill and would definitely go back when we don't want to drive to Baltimore/Columbia, or Rockville/Bethesda/DC for sushi. read more

Delicious and fresh sushi! Very small spot with friendly staff. Not a place to linger because it's not that comfortable, but if it's solid sushi in the Wheaton area that you're after, there is only Moby Dick. Take out is a good option also. read more

I hate to bust out little restaurants but it was less than mediocre sushi. Service was meh. Super bland sushi rice with little bit of fish. read more

Moby Dick Sushi - Disappointed. Way to much bland rice. No fish. - Japanese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

When I first moved to MoCo, I never expected to associate great sushi with Wheaton. But this place is very good - our go to place. Everything is always fresh, the service is efficient, and the quality is consistent. Highly recommend. read more

My favorite sushi place. The fish always melts in your mouth. Their service is very friendly. Because the place is quite small, we do mostly take out. Their chirashi is great. My husband also enjoys their Bento box. Oh, and the sunomono, my favorite salad. Parking lot always has a spot available, just remember to bring your coins with you. Always back there :) read more

The worst sushi I have ever eaten. I went to this place after reading all the reviews on here about how wonderful the sushi is; but WOO I was disappointed. First off, I ordered the Bento Box D. The rice was an unseasoned blob. The nori on the tuna roll was dry and poorly wrapped. The Miso soup was over salted. And the Sashimi was unevenly cut. My wife ordered Sunomono to start. It was unlike any sunomono either of us had ever seen; complete with two large pieces of fake Krab chunks. For the main course, she ordered the Vegetable roll and the Maryland roll. The rice for both rolls was ample and the nori was dry. But the biggest sin, the crab in the Maryland roll was room temperature and in a mayo based crab salad. She had me taste one to see if it was just her taste buds; but I ate one peice and almost spit it out. I truly wish I would have as my stomach was upset the rest of the day. So in summary, for $50, we ate a sushi lunch that was truly the worst I have ever eaten. I would say that the supermarket sushi that one can buy at the local Giant is of better quality and will leave you more satisfied. read more

I wish we had found this place sooner! It doesn't stand out on the street so word of mouth is what led us here. We are pretty easy when it comes to sushi places - good soup and a nice sashimi selection - and both have not disappointed. They don't skimp on fish pieces. We have tried the spicy tuna, spicy yellowtail and rainbow rolls-all great. Our friend recommended the crunchy spicy tuna roll, but we never tried it, my husband wasn't game. We also had the soft shell crab roll on our last visit - excellent! Great staff - remembers us; friendly and attentive; lots of parking too. read more

First time going to this sushi restaurant and I loved it. I went on a Friday right at noon and they were decently busy for the lunch rush. The service was great, no complaints. They took our orders quickly and the sushi didn't take to come out. I was able to watch the sushi chef make it right there. The waitress we had checked on us often and when my cup was a little past half empty, came and asked if I wanted a refill. Would definitely recommend this place. Sushi was delicious. I will go back for sure. read more

Moby Dick Sushi - Tuna Row, Spicy Tuna Row, tempura, rainbow roll, Sunshine row, and Spider row - Japanese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

One of the best Sushi Chefs in area ... High quality and worth the trip. Sushi is my fav food and this place rocks! read more

Moby Dick Sushi - Crazy Philly Roll and other delicious options. He's an awesome sushi chef ... - Japanese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland

I ate the pretty photo that I should have taken. Was very good had Crunchy Spicy Tuna, Dynamite, and Maryland Roll.

went for the first time during their lunch special and it was great. Staff was friendly and the sushi was fresh and came out quick. Parking is a little tricky because they're doing construction across the street so there's not many spots but we were able to find a spot right in front. Ordered a California roll, eel roll and the crazy philly roll and all were great. A good sushi find in the Wheaton area! read more

I think they might be temporary closed. I rode past and there were paint cans in the window. Please confirm and then mark TEMPORARY CLOSED.

Way to go MDS! The sushi tastes as good as it looks! Nigiri was fresh and the rolls were on point. I'm already looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Always fresh fresh sushi. Parking can be a little tough bc of the constriction going on across the street, but the food is definitely worth the extra effort. Does not disappoint! read more

Fantastic sushi! One of my favorite places. I also love their tempura. They have great lunch bento boxes too!

Found this place off yelp. This place is a one of a kind find, with really nice owners. Small eating area but its alright since there aren't many people coming in around afternoon time. I would have never found this place if I wasn't looking. Good parking though you will need to pay for the meter. - Cheap sushi - Fresh fish - Great variety of sushi & beer - Will definitely come back. read more

This was our "go to" sushi restaurant. The prices are a bit high for a family of three. The owners are amazing and their kids work there sometimes as well. The Bento A is great, and the salad dressing (hand made by the owner) is the best dressing in the world. Friday and Saturday nights after 7pm call to see if there is a table available, it gets really crowded. Enjoy! read more

I love this place!! The food is so good and the staff is always so friendly. I've been to other sushi houses in the area, and the sushi here is so much better than other places in the area. read more

Favorite spot in Wheaton. Small, family-owned business. The owners always greet you with a smile and are genuinely kind. They always remember details from your conversations, it feels like you're eating with friends/family rather than a business. Sushi quality is above average and the price point is reasonable read more

It's the kind of place when you say can't judge a book by the cover. The inside is small but looking beyond looks the food is awesome one piece of sushi I ate was orgasmic if your a real sushi eater you will love this restaurant the prices are fair and the fish is very fresh. Lunch time there is great! read more

Moby Dick Sushi - Awesome Sushi!! - Japanese Near Me - Wheaton, Maryland