The restaurant is stunning! We walked in with no reservation and luckily there was bar seating available. The bartender, Christopher, was nice, had great energy, knew the menu like the back of his hand, and made us laugh a lot. We got the waygu dumplings, shrimp tempura roll, lamb chops, tacos, and eel avocado roll. Everything was delicious! They also have a tasting and seasonal menu that is 5 courses. Also, if you're wondering, there isn't a specific dress code. I called before hand and they said come as you are. read more

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First of all--our reservation was at 5:30 on a Friday. And it wasn't until I went to their website right now to help write this review that I realized they had a happy hour. Almost everything we ordered is on their happy hour list, and yet they charged us full price. Nobody even mentioned a happy hour. So now on top of nothing really quite blowing me away, I'm irritated that I was cheated. Now onto what I was going to write originally: Really good, quality sushi--just not that interesting, or worth the money. I had a coconut-washed rum cocktail that was really delicious, and I was totally happy with. For food, we chowed down on the karaage fried chicken, salmon tacos, salmon carpaccio, wagyu dumplings, and the pink lady roll. Everything was perfectly good, but the only thing that really blew me away as being worth the price was the salmon carpaccio--it was incredibly flavorful. When we left, we talked about coming back for the omakase tasting menu at some point, but now I'm kind of just over this place. read more

This place didn't live up to the hype for me. While some of the staff were friendly, the front desk staff wasn't very welcoming, which made the experience feel a bit off from the start. We ordered a few appetizers and nigiri, but when the nigiri came out, they forgot some pieces, so we had to send it back. Although the fish seemed fresh, it didn't stand out compared to other sushi spots I've visited, it felt pretty average overall. With so many sushi options out there, I'm not sure I'd rush back. read more

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I've always seen Modan on my way to work when it was under construction. After hearing about the soft opening and taking a peep at the menu, my friend and I wanted to try their tasting menu for 125.00/person. The tasting menu comes with five courses (~10-12 items for the two of us). The interior is very high-end, modern with an open kitchen and the sushi/drinks bar in the middle of the restaurant. COURSE 1: MIXED GREEN SALAD Hands down one of the best salads I've had, and it's so simple. It's mixed greens topped generously with crispy shiitake and drizzled with the truffle goma. This was so delicious. It was so truffle-y and the shiitake only added more umami to the salad. My friend and I were initially disappointed when we first saw the salad, but it ended up being one of our favorites this evening. COURSE 1: MODAN TACO: TUNA & SALMON We each got two Modan tacos (nori shell). The tuna was mixed with spicy mayo(?), and it made a tasty, savory bite. The salmon was mixed with a sweet marinade that I did not expect upon first taste. The sweetness was a pleasant surprise, and the ikura on top was a nice touch. Each taco was filled with a good amount of fish and both were enjoyable. COURSE 2: TAI UZUSUKURI The tai uzusukuri was a bit acidic from the yuzu olive sauce which I really enjoyed. The ume wasabi salsa gave it a slightly spicy kick that was delightful. I'm usually not a big fan of sour flavors, but this one was great. COURSE 2: YELLOWTAIL CRISPY SHIITAKE The shiitake, guacamole and yuzu miso definitely along with the light, but rich flavors of yellowtail made each bite an umami bomb. There wasn't a lot of savoriness, but it was very rich. COURSE 3: NIGIRI We each got a piece of tuna, salmon, yellowtail and shrimp nigiri. I personally am not a shrimp nigiri fan, and this one was no different than others. The yellowtail was creamy and rich. The salmon was extremely fatty and buttery, and it was definitely my favorite. The tuna was also delicious with its milder flavors. I would get all three of the tuna, salmon, and yellowtail again. COURSE 3: SPICY TUNA & SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLLS The spicy tuna was a regular maki roll that had a light amount of spicy mayo and a good tuna and rice ratio. It's simple and delicious. I don't normally enjoy shrimp tempura rolls (this one was inside-out maki), so this one was just meh. Nothing mind-blowing. COURSE 4: BLACK COD The black cod was marinated with a sweet miso sauce and topped with some smoked trout roe. I thought the cod was cooked well as the texture was buttery soft and melted in my mouth. Yet, I thought it was too sweet and the smokiness of the roe was kind of off-putting when eaten with the sweet fish. I personally did not like the combination. However, my friend enjoyed the cod a lot and she said she would order again. COURSE 4: UMAMI CHICKEN The chicken thigh was incredibly juicy and perfectly cooked with the crispiest skin. The teriyaki marinade was fine, nothing to write home about. My friend thought it was a bit too salty. We both were not a fan of the pickled vegetables on the side. COURSE 5: PASSIONFRUIT KAKIGORI This is Japanese shaved ice drizzled with passionfruit syrup (with passionfruit seeds) and mango condensed milk. Within the shaved ice, there were pieces of lychee. This was a phenomenal dessert (a lot of tropical sweetness and tartness), a lighter option to end a big meal. The shaved ice consistency could be better, though, as some pieces were extremely fine like snow but others were chunky. COURSE 5: MATCHA CHEESECAKE The matcha cheesecake came in a small wooden cake with a small scoop of yuzu sorbet next to it. Both were topped with this really crispy granola-like bits that was so good. There was also a sweet syrup we poured on on the sorbet but I forgot the flavor. The matcha cheesecake was very whipped and airy, not like the typical dense texture. However, it was still incredibly rich, not too sweet. The matcha flavor was definitely evident. The yuzu sorbet was extremely tart and quite overpowering. The syrup consistency was a bit watery and it was hard to get a good taste of it (in addition to the stronger flavors of yuzu). We got lots of food and were incredibly stuffed by the end. The quality and flavors were phenomenal, and the experience was better than expected. I will say though, for the regular tasting menu, they don't give you any of the "pricier" items here -- you'll probably just get a couple of the basics. If you were hoping to try more of their bougier options like steak or lobster, I would not recommend the regular tasting menu. One thing I didn't like is that they were not able to split the check per person. My friend had ordered a beer and our server told us he could not split the check accordingly for what we ordered and that we had to either pay under one card or split the check 50/50. I've not had this problem at other restaurants, so I'm not sure what happened here. read more

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Ambience and service was excellent but the restaurant was horribly overpriced for both the quality and quantity of the food. This place does not cater to the locals but rather the business travelers in the area or those trying to impress their dates with overpriced plates. Let's not make the Tyson's/McLean area any more unlivable with these types of restaurants. read more

good experience. When you first walk in, there was a DJ set up right at the entrance playing music. Maybe it was for a special event, but it honestly felt more like entering a club than a restaurant at first. That said, once seated, the atmosphere became more enjoyable. The hostesses were very kind, and our server truly stood out. They did an amazing job recommending dishes and explaining the background and flavors of certain menu items, which really elevated the experience. As for the food, it was definitely good--nothing that completely blew me away, but solid and enjoyable overall. The drinks, however, were amazing. The lychee martini was hands down my favorite and absolutely worth ordering. read more

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Fiance and I did the omakase dinner for my 31st birthday! Our server did a great job checking in on us throughout our experience. Lovely touch that they offer champagne on the house to start the course. The first bite which was scallop in a yummy cumin sauce paired so well with the champagne. I had three very memorable nigiri bites after that, which was the dry aged Salmon, the Uni, and the final bite which was wagyu steak with freshly shaved truffle! It was soo buttery, and when the truffle flavor came through after a couple of chews, it felt extremely magical! GM kindly offered us drinks on the house and our server recommended a sake which I believe he mentioned was Dessai 45 it was sweet and drinkable ! We will for sure be back since my fiancés company holiday party is happening here, but also to try their regular menu! read more

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3.8/5 Ambiance: great interior design! Very modern with open kitchen layout. Tables were large enough so the 4 of us weren't elbow to elbow. Service: our server was very nice and explained the menu well however from the time we sat down and ordered, it was about an hour. We didn't mind too much though. Food: We ordered 4 pieces of toro nigiri which was about $14 per piece. It was a good treat/appetizer to start. We also ordered the tuna crisp and I think that was the group favorite! You can skip out on the tempura though.. we ordered a mix vegetable tempura which came with a few pieces that weren't very crispy. For our entree, we shared a 40oz tomahawk steak. The fattiness of the tuna and steak definitely made us feel full enough. They just opened so they didn't have mugs/cups for hot tea or warm water. They also weren't serving hot sake yet so that was a bit of a bummer! For the four of us the total came out to be around $450 It was good but the experience and food was not worth what we paid. However, I'd definitely come back to try their cocktail menu. read more

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I celebrated my birthday here with my boyfriend and had such an amazing experience! We were a bit late for our reservation but they were very nice and accommodating. We ordered the Modan Tacos with Salmon, Spicy Edamame, Miso Soup, Pink Lady Roll, and Caviar A5 Wagyu Snow Crab Roll which were all phenomenal, especially the rolls! We also ordered some sashimi on the side to try and everything was so fresh and delicious! To drink, we ordered an Old Fashioned and Lychee Martini which were very tasty. Our waiter was very friendly, helpful, and attentive. We also got a crème brûlée on the house for dessert. Overall, it's a beautiful restaurant that's perfect for a date night or any occasion. We will definitely be back! :) read more

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It was wonderful, we did my boyfriend's 50th there in the private room and they were so attentive to every detail and food was delicious. Their drinks are to die for, Modan has gone above and beyond for this celebration and I am so happy with how it turned out. read more

This was our first time at Modan and it was such an experience. Jesh was our server and when we return, we will be asking for him again. The food was amazing. The Japanese oysters were phenomenal, I don't think I can eat US oysters ever again (lol). It's a bit pricy for tapas style but the quality of the food and service I'd say evens it out. read more

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Get all the dry aged tastings, uni tasting, and A5 wagyu and thank me later. Dry aging tenderizes the fish and beef but gets rid of the "fishy" taste in the fish while accentuating the beefy funk in the beef. The Old Fashioned is well-balanced and delicious. The wine and sake list offers a nice blend of affordable bottles up to high end vintage. Modan easily has the most extensive sake offerings in the DMV. This restaurant should definitely be at the top of your list for your next special occasion. read more

Good drinks, albeit quite expensive as expected. Recommend the Fruit Ninja if you're not much of an alcohol drinker and want something sweet. Wagyu dumplings were like a bite of cheeseburger with aioli sauce. Very good, but at the end of the day it is a cheeseburger Chuutoro was dry aged to remove the fishy taste, but I still taste it--the flavor profile was not too different from regular tuna but it is very good and softer in terms of texture. The DragonBall Z roll was also good with eel and the eel sauce but nothing special. Karaage was very good but it's hard to mess up good Karaage. Weirdly enough, the steak is probably the best bang for your buck as it is priced normally when you go out. Nothing stand out, but it's pretty inside. We had a very nice server, and they were attentive. Warm towels were provided once we were seated. read more

So happy that Modan opened in Tysons. I have a lot of business meals and always used to have to go to Arlington/ Falls Church/DC to get an upscale Japanese experience. Now Modan has become my go-to spot! Food is exceptional under Executive Chef Chico's team where they provide a wide variety of classics and enhanced menu with modern twists. Service was fantastic and overall ambiance helps with the overall experience. Highly recommend for dates, evening out for drinks, happy hours, and more formal settings like client dinners. I had the Omakase which was phenomenal with cavier hand roll service. Ross the GM is super attentive and checked in a few times for feedback which was appreciated. read more

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2.5 stars. I know it's a high end Japanese restaurant, but the quality did not match the price. The sushi portion was very small per roll and the taste was just average. I also tried the lamb chops, and while the flavors were pretty good, it was very small. Also the bar was pretty expensive too. read more

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Very meh experience. Ambience is nice enough but service and food were not as great as they should have been given the prices. Service was not polished: our server spilled beer all over while filling the glass, food timing was disjointed, we were not given forks and knives even tho we ordered a tomahawk steak, had to request water refills, etc. Food was ok: regular sushi was fine, dry aged sushi seems like a gimmick, tomahawk steak was overcooked. The one bright star was the spicy tuna rice cake which we liked even better than Nobu's version. This restaurant is riding the coattails of "former Nobu chef" but is NOWHERE near the same level with regard to food or service (we have dined at Nobu DC a dozen times and it's always a fantastic meal). Would eat at mid-level but always reliably good Tachibana any day over this place. Won't return on our dime. read more

Fancy pants rolls that impressed me, no. Quality cuts that could be tailored to an omkase experience, maybe next time. Wagu dumplings were too rich and unbalanced that didn't highlight the wagu, which was a waste imo. I can tell the staff were all new and were nervous since the Japanese pit bosses were marching the restaurant which made the entire place uneasy and unwelcoming honestly. Parking was easy but could be a troublesome when the area becomes busier. Overall, unsure what to think about it since the majority will praise the overly rich unbalanced wagu dumplings. For this price point, underwhelmed. read more

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Good service, good food, neat decor, and seriously high prices. The King Salmon Carpaccio was recommended by our server, and it was really good. The salmon was fatty and high quality, and the accoutrements -- Sweet Onion Salsa, Truffle Aioli, Ponzu Gel, Crispy Onions -- made it a nice package. However, the price tag for the small portion was $26. The dragonball roll (eel, crab, avocado, cucumber, etc.) was similarly pricey. The sautéed vegetables (asparagus and bokchoy) are covered in a decent ponzu sauce. All in all, we had a good meal, but the price is kind of prohibitive. read more

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Unbelievable experience The new chicken wings and Ladt Sunada old fashion were amazing. Wagu and uni pasta always solid. read more

Modan - Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

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Amazing experience! I say experience because the dinner was more than the amazing food. The personalized service by our waiter was great, and the showmanship and presentation of the food was outstanding. It was a destination dinner for us and it did not disappoint. So glad to have a top Japanese restaurant in Tyson's. read more

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We did the omakase on a Tuesday night at 6pm for a birthday. We were the only ones doing omakase at that time and we were practically done by 6:30- so it was very fast. The meal started with included champagne. 97% of the omakase was great, I just realized I'm not a fan of hand rolls and that was the last "sushi" before the dessert. We did add on the wagyu tasting which was three different wagyu pieces. With the omakase and the additional three pieces it was the perfect amount of food. Full but not hate ourselves. As we were there for a birthday we got an extra dessert but it was the same as the omakase dessert so that was just a little weird. Note that parking is not free but you can validate to get a discount at the host stand. We would go back to try their regular menu. The place was packed by 6:30 so that felt like a good sign to us in addition to the good food we had. read more

Walked in at 5 pm, exactly, on a Saturday and was able to get seats for 2 at the sushi bar. I wanted to try this spot after seeing it on a few instagram reels. But, this place definitely did not live up to the hype. I was happy that they were able to accommodate the tasting menu for my date, while I ordered a la carte, as I don't really have taste buds that can handle whatever you throw at me. So that made me happy that I didn't have to compromise my date's experience. But, after going through the courses we kind of wished that they declined our request to do that... nothing hit the mark taste wise. Even for my a la carte food. Mushroom soup, very bland. Every time I sipped it, I dreamed of being at any ol chain hibachi restaurant that would've gotten it better. In the yellowtail hamachi dish, the fish is cut a bit too thick and the sauce is not good. Firecracker roll which is shrimp tempura with spicy tuna on the top, it was meh, at best. This is my go to type of roll whenever I eat sushi and I've had much better. Same with the ebi nigiri, it tastes just like what I would pick up from Wegmans sushi bar. Also wanted to note that a couple came in and sat beside us, and also ordered the tasting menu about 10-15 minutes after we ordered, and after my date's first course, all of their courses came out before hers. Even for the first course, the server presented it to them first, and they had to decline and inform that we ordered first. Serving of the courses was very unorganized. If you're looking for a nice sushi experience and are willing to travel outside of Tysons, please Shoto or Nobu instead. Way better ambience, way better taste for a fancy date night. For a more casual sushi experience, Sushi Prince in Fairfax tastes much better, in my opinion! read more

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My fav sushi restaurant!! I had the pleasure of coming here with a large group for a private dining experience to celebrate a friend's birthday and everything was phenomenal from start to finish. I got to try a wide array of food items from the appetizers, sushi, meat and seafood. A few of my favorites are the fruit ninja cocktail, spicy tuna rice cake appetizer, yellow tail crispy shiitake, the black miso cod, lamb chops and lobster. Followed by the most delicious dessert, matcha cheesecake! Even though we were a large group the staff was very timely and attentive, taking great care of us the whole night. I look forward to dining here more often! read more

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I had the dry aged 9-piece sushi is my main course, and I have to say hands-down. It's one of the most delicious I've had at a restaurant. As appetizers, we had shrimp tempura, and Wagyu dumplings, and these were perfectly fried and savory. Overall, it was a very clean, seamless experience, and the interior was also decorated very nicely I had a pleasant time here. read more

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We tried their omakase and we loved their high quality curation of fresh fish and their skillful interpretations. It comes with bottomless Champagne (I rarely drink but can't refuse a little bit of champagne!) It's bar seating for their Omakase and their sushi chefs are right at work where you're seated. The place is very spacious with very nice modern ambiance with nice private dining spaces as well. I plan to come back for their omakase again soon! read more

Went to Modan for date night and was excited to try the dry aged fish. We really enjoyed the conditioned (3-7 days) medium fatty tuna and Japanese red snapper. The yellowtail crispy shiitake and clear mushroom soup were also excellent. Unfortunately when we received the check though, there seemed to be some surprise charges our waiter had not made us aware of prior, and our parking ticket wasn't validated (although we were told it was). read more

We reserved and we ate. Starting off with a pro tip, don't show up early or before 5 p.m. because you'll be standing awkwardly in the little lobby in the front (a gentleman compared it to a bus stop!). We got our coats taken and led to a table by the large windows. It was beautiful, the sun was setting, the snow added perfect elements to the scenery. The restaurant has very chic cool girl energy. Our waiter was great, he was super attentive and recommended great dishes. Kinda felt bad for him because he was running around trying to serve a lot of tables so kudos to him for making us feel seen. The food was phenomenal, if you're a fresh sushi lover, definitely check this place out (the fish was so fresh you could barely taste it). Honestly, I could've skipped the filet mignon but my friend really loved it. Don't leave without trying the dessert because the matcha cheesecake was flawless and the creme brulee was to die for. It is a bit pricer, but definitely worth it for a special occasion or if you're just feeling a little fancy. read more

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Made a 5pm reservation for the omakase but they had us sit at the bar until 5:30 then omakase started around 5:45. It was soft opening so seems like they still had some kinks to work out. The omakase wasn't bad, if you compare it to nakazawa. Nakazawa has more variety but this place has other things besides sushi. I also felt that we left kinda still hungry. Overall, not bad, they don't validate parking as of now, they are working on a contract so park on the street. read more

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Tried this new place tonight after hearing it from a friend. The head chef came from Nobu. Coming in I have a very high expectation since I like Nobu a lot. I didn't have reservation and since it's Friday, I sat at the bar with no wait. Peggy is serving us. The good thing is the menu is very simple and in one page. Sometime when you go to a new restaurant you can get overwhelmed with large menu. The place is very upscale and spacious. In the middle of the restaurant is the Sushi bar that has seats on three sides. Food - we orders a lot. For starters, we ordered 3 different taco appetizers, Dragon Rolls, Octopussy Roll, King Salmon carpaccio, octopus carpaccio, variety of nigiri including barracuda and golden eye snapper, A5 Wagyu, lamb chops, and black cod miso. For dessert we ordered Passion Fruit and Lava Cake. Overall, everything is good but my favorite is the taco. It's so good. They dried their fish so I want to see how the Cod taste. It's on the sweet side so it's hard to tell. Now, it's not cheap so be prepared when you come and eat here. But the food is good and I don't mind paying for it. Highly recommend make reservation for this place. It only opened for one week and it's already packed here. read more

The ambiance was amazing. They had a live dj keeping the vibes cool but upbeat. Food was amazing, from caviar to the lamb chops. Highly suggest those as well as the wagyu dumplings. Also had the modan lava cake or desert. Stunning!!! And our server Jesh was so sweet amazing and knowledgable about food and gave great suggestions for our first time. read more

Modan - Modan Chocolate Lava Cake - Sushi Bars Near Me - Tysons, Virginia

My husband and I recently had an omakase dinner here. First things first, the food was fantastic. The ingredients were all clearly high-quality and there was enough variation in flavors to keep each bite of the omakase experience exciting and interesting. Chef Dator circled the kitchen multiple times throughout the evening and it seemed there was great attention to detail from everyone working in the kitchen. Where the experience was slightly let down was with the details in the service. At the bar, there were 3-4 bartenders but all were gathered at the opposite end of the bar. It took several minutes for anyone to even notice we had sat down and to bring a menu. At the maitre d' station, there were three employees gathered around the desk, but no one seemed to be taking the lead there. Perhaps some of the folks were training, but it just didn't seem very smooth. There was a bit of a delay in having the seats ready but it would have been good to receive some updates from the staff, particularly when the website specifies that the omakase experience has a very limited grace period before it starts. For a restaurant at this price point, one would expect the service to be very on the ball. The space itself is very nicely decorated. Clearly this is a good restaurant for a special occasion - some tweaks on the service side of things and the price tag would feel much more reasonable. read more

3.5-4 stars First, the ambiance and service were both amazing! Very upscale, and the servers were super attentive. However, the food was just okay. We got the signature tasting menu, not the premium and I feel like it was not really worth it for the price. The first two courses were pretty good, very unique and refreshing. Unfortunately, the 3rd and 4th courses were just kind of mid. The sushi quality was not that good unfortunately, except for the king salmon. The salmon quality was 10/10, but everything else was below average. The 4th course, was chicken and black miso cod. The black miso cod was great, but the chicken was bland and nothing really special. The dessert/final course was honestly the best course. All desserts were so good! We also ordered ala carte and got the uni and chu toro nigiri. Though it was expensive, both were delicious. The chu toro literally melted in my mouth. I would come back again, but will probably not be getting the tasting menu again read more

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One of my favorite sushi spots in the area. A bit pricey but it's great quality sushi. Loved the drinks and the ambiance too . Good service as well so overall a winner: read more

Sad to say that I am a victim of all the social media influence that this place is getting. I'm honestly baffled by all the hype around this place. The restaurant is clearly trying to cash in on that social media trend with its sleek, Insta-worthy vibe, but when it comes to the actual food and experience, it falls flat. Let's talk about the food - or should I say, the tiny portions for the insane prices. I'm all for modern twists on sushi, but when you're paying a $250 before tip tab for 3 people that still leaves you still hungry, something's wrong. The worst part was seeing our food just sitting there in the open kitchen, completely ignored. MIND YOU, there was an "influencer" with her camera and lights taking reels of our food. We could literally watch our sushi sitting out in the open while we waited and waited--with a 30 minute wait time from appetizer to entrée. The real problem was the service, especially from our server, Diego. Not only was he slow and inattentive, but he completely forgot to put in one of our orders. Had the audacity to gaslit me into thinking that that's all that I ordered. I asked him to bring me out the menu, and then he goes "Yes you did order it. Did you want me to put the order in?". He didn't apologize until I asked him if he is going to acknowledge his mistake. Only then he apologized. 15 minutes after finishing our food did the missing item then come out. Appalling. This place is way more focused on looking trendy than actually delivering a decent experience. If you're expecting great food and even decent service, don't waste your time here. I won't be coming back, especially with servers like Diego. read more

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Nice ambiance, menu leaves you expecting more. Been here twice for special occasions, while the sushi is appetizing and delicious, the main dishes are dissatisfying. There are no à la carte sides and my table was offered plain white unseasoned rice to accompany our entrees. For the price, at least à la carte items should be offered as an option. read more

Tried this high-end sushi spot and honestly walked out wondering why I bothered. For the price point, I expected great service and an enjoyable atmosphere--got neither. First off, I got suckered into ordering sparkling water without realizing it wasn't complimentary. Not the end of the world, but it definitely set the tone when I saw it added to the bill. Service was rough. I waited forever for my food, and the waitress was barely around. For a place that markets itself as premium, the level of attention was shockingly low. And the noise level? Terrible. I could barely hear myself talk. High-end dining should feel relaxing, not like trying to have a conversation at a crowded bar. The fish itself was fine--but nowhere near good enough to justify the price or the hassle. Plenty of better sushi options out there for less money and way less frustration. read more

Beautiful space inside! Reminds me of somewhere in nyc and was very spacious. Def nicer than most places in nova. I sat at the sushi counter and it wasn't as engaging as other places I have been to at the sushi counter where the chefs interact with you. I took off one star because the service was soooo slow - the Modan experience took like three hours! And some of the food was a little too fishy. However, the tasting menu was a tonnn of food and most of it was really good. I loved the fresh nigiri that they give you especially the salmon and tuna and yellowtail. The sushi rolls for this course were okay, the salmon and avocado was a little fishy but the shrimp tempura one was a lot better. The star of the show was the matcha cheesecake dessert! Omg this was so amazing I want to go back just for this dish. Creamy, sweet and not too planty. I'm not sure I would do the tasting menu again if come back but I would for sure order that dessert. read more

Gave this place a try since they just opened but was shocked by the price tag. Swanky ambiance, but first red flag may have been that not a single worker there was Asian. We were surprised to see that the sushi/sashimi is priced individually ($6+ for 1 piece - ridiculous) and there are no sets available. Food is decent but similar to other restaurants in the area where you can get the same or better quality at a much better value. Totally not worth it! read more

Maybe the best sushi I've ever had. Insanely fresh, literally sliced and immediately put on rice. Non sushi food was good too, great filet and white fish read more

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Today I had a reservation for 5 people at 5:00 PM, including my 3 children. We arrived at 4:35 PM. Upon entering, the front desk informed me that the restaurant only opens at 5 PM, which I completely understand. However, when I politely asked if we could sit and wait in the pre-entrance area, the receptionist refused, saying they needed the manager's permission. This was extremely disappointing. The weather was 35°F outside, and the bench inside the entrance area was completely empty, yet the staff still did not allow us to wait there. Keeping families with young children outside in the cold is unacceptable and shows a lack of basic hospitality. It is clear that the manager has not properly trained the staff regarding customer care. As a sushi lover and a McLean resident, I will not be returning to this restaurant again. I still cannot believe that a restaurant with such a high rating would treat customers this way. Unbelievable and very upsetting experience. read more