Friendly vibe, excellent service, modest prices, very fresh seafood. VERY ACCOMODATING OF MY…read moreGLUTEN-FREE NEEDS. The regular maki and temaki (handrolls) are standouts, nothing beats simple, fresh ingredients. The tonkatsu ramen was very tasty, though the meat was a bit fattier than we prefer. This was our first visit, we tried some of the house special maki, didn't hit on anything spectacular, but again I want to emphasize the freshness and quality of the ingredients. Looking forward to trying some of their other offerings, their poke bowls and "sushi burritos" look very promising. Great sushi at a good price. We plan to add Toro to our regular rotation!

Had food delivered from this place. It came with packets of soy sauce and empty little containers,…read morewhich was nice. I got a poke bowl with plain salmon and marinated white tuna. The white tuna was tasty but the salmon was fishy (likely not very fresh). The bowl also came with various sides like avocado, edamame, and seaweed. Their wasabi mayo is pretty good and pungent. However, their sushi rice is too mushy. Rice is very important in sushi restaurants and I'm a bit surprised that they didn't get it right. Prob just this batch tho. Thanks to this batch of sushi rice, the maki roll wasn't delightful ... the rice wasn't just mushy, part of it was too sour. How can I trust a sushi place when they can't get their rice right hopefully I just had a batch by chance.

"Slurp, savor, repeat...ramen is a bowl of happiness." My grandchildren love ramen too. So, on this…read morecool and rainy weekend we stopped by Maki to take out some delicious ramen. We ordered the shoyu ramen with brisket. The broth was flavorful and the meat tender and delicious. The kids liked the Tongkatsu ramen with pork belly. They loved the broth and noodles. The service was great! We ordered our ramen and it was waiting for us, when we arrived. The restaurant is decorated in dark colors with red accents. It is comfortable and cozy. Although, we took home food this time, I am sure we will be back for more. "Slurp, savor, repeat is my new favorite mantra.

I first heard about Maki Cafe through college friends and decided to give it a try with my parents…read more Located along a busy stretch of Rockville Pike, the restaurant offers a variety of Japanese dishes, including ramen, sushi, curry, soba, udon, buns, and rice bowls. Since Maki doesn't accept reservations, I called ahead to put our names on the waitlist. Despite doing so, our party of three still waited approximately 20 minutes for a table. The waiting area was small and crowded, with several parties ahead of us. The interior reminded me of a cozy café in Tokyo's Yurakucho district, featuring tree-patterned wallpaper and red lanterns hanging near the entrance. For beverages, my parents shared hot sake while I ordered hot tea, which was Genmaicha. One thing I appreciated about the menu was the ability to customize ramen, with six broth options and 13 toppings. They also offered vegetarian and gluten-free ramen options, along with specialty dishes such as the Bulgogi Steak Ramen Burger and Curry Bulgogi. We shared five dishes, most of which came recommended by friends: Grilled Baby Octopus - Marinated in a sweet soy sauce and served over lettuce and shredded radish. The flavor was enjoyable and reminded me of a similar dish I had at Shabu & Mein in Boston, although the portion here was noticeably smaller. Vegetable Gyoza - These pan-fried dumplings featured spinach wrappers filled with a mixture of mushrooms, carrots, celery, and cabbage. They were served with gyoza sauce and garnished with scallions. Unfortunately, the filling had a mushy texture that I didn't particularly enjoy. Bulgogi Steak Miso Ramen - Served with thin yellow wheat noodles in a mildly flavored miso and dashi broth. The bowl included a boiled egg, narutomaki (Japanese fish cake), seasoned bamboo shoots, dried seaweed, and scallions. The presentation was appealing, although the broth was fairly mild. Shrimp Tempura Roll - Easily one of the highlights of our meal! The roll featured crispy shrimp tempura, avocado, and lettuce wrapped in rice and seaweed, then topped with caviar and a drizzle of sweet sushi sauce. It was one of the tastiest shrimp tempura rolls I'd had at the time. Sashimi Deluxe - An assortment of five types of sliced fish, including red tuna, salmon, white tuna, scallops, and white fish. While I enjoyed the presentation, the red tuna didn't taste particularly fresh. I did appreciate the accompanying salmon eggs and sticky rice topped with rice seasoning. We were too full to try dessert, but the Dango caught our attention and would be something to consider on a future visit. Overall, Maki Cafe was a mixed experience. The menu offered plenty of variety, and the Shrimp Tempura Roll was definitely a standout. However, the small portions, inconsistent textures, and concerns about the freshness of the tuna kept this from being a higher-rated experience. While there were dishes we enjoyed, others left room for improvement. A decent spot for Japanese comfort food with a few memorable dishes, but the overall experience was somewhat inconsistent.

Temari is about as authentic as it gets. Especially in the Rockville area, it's probably the best…read moreJapanese restaurant around & 1of the closest to the quality you'd find in Japan. The fish is always super fresh, delicious & served in generous portions. The prices aren't the cheapest, but you're definitely paying for quality. Temari Special Sashimi Combo ($33) - Comes with rice, miso soup & the appetizer of the day. They give you tons of fish, making it 1 of the best deals on the menu. They're always super fresh & I've never left disappointed. I recommend sticking with the sashimi or tonkatsu. Their ramen is just mediocre, so I'd avoid it.

Had some free time to come here for dinner by myself. It is a small place with around 10 tables…read moreplus some bar seats. The waitresses are really nice and I was warmly greeted as soon as I walked in. Located in the right hand corner of the strip center across from Bassett Furniture on Rockville Pike. The Tonkotsu ramen soup and sushi sashimi were excellent!

I'm so happy I finally tried Kusshi!!!! Fresh sushi with a twist that I haven't had before. I love…read moregood sushi and this place did just the trick! So many different flavors in a small bite! I sat at the bar and got the best service from the bartender! I love that this place is lowkey and in the cut. They're also open late! I tried 3 different sushi rolls and each one was packed with flavor! I got them all spicy for an extra kick! I wanted to try everything lol

I was looking for a light bite, so I decided to try this place for the first time. I came on a…read moreFriday night, so it was definitely busy and packed, but we were able to get seated right away at the sushi bar. The ambiance and decor were nice. It was definitely a loud atmosphere, but not something I minded. The service was a bit slow, which was understandable given how busy they were, and our server was friendly. Sitting at the sushi bar, I did notice several orders being mixed up or sent back, which may have contributed to the slower service. As for the food I ordered, it was just okay... nothing really stood out or wowed me tbh. I got the soft shell crab and a shrimp tempura taco. They were decent, but I felt the prices were a bit high for the quality. I didn't end up ordering any sushi, so maybe when I'm craving some sushi I'll come back to give that a try.

We came back tonight for the AYCE. You order from an app that you connect from your phone. The…read moreordering was easy and each person in the party can order items at the same time. There's a limit on nigiri/sashimi to one piece per order. What that means is that, when you put in your first (and subsequent orders), you can order one tuna, one salmon, etc nigiri/sashimi. That is a lot better than what I originally thought, which was one nigiri/sashimi total for each round. The variety in the AYCE is impressive. Lots of sushi, sashimi, nigiri, salads, soups, variety of appetizers (not all fried stuff!) and hibachi (beef, chicken and shrimp). Tonight, the food arrived pretty quickly after we put in an order. There was an issue toward the end of the evening when the app stopped working at our table and the table next to ours. The Staff did what they could to fix things; it did take about 20 minutes, though. I'm assuming this isn't typical. Staff did say that this does happen from time to time and the customer needs to exit the app and reorder. Except for the 20 minute delay, things worked fine. We placed at least 12 small orders during our meal. The staff was very good about filling water glasses, bringing our food and taking away empty plates. Really - high praise for the staff. The restaurant is very pleasant to sit in. It has Asian motif and nice music playing over the PA. The only issue was with the ordering system, which, as I said, I'm thinking was unusual. Ice cream and soft drinks included.

*****AYCE review*****…read more My family and I really enjoy the hibachi here and decided to try out their AYCE deal - $35.99 for adults and $12.99 for kids 12/under. There's a limit of just under 2 hours, which is plenty of time. Order using the QR code on the table, with multiple people being able order using their phones which is nice. Portions are listed on the menu, which are somewhat on the smaller side (definitely smaller than reels you see on IG!) - understandable, though, as you don't want people to over order (you get charged for it). Favorites included the seaweed salad, yellowtail jalapeno, and kiss of fire and salmon avocado rolls. The chicken hibachi lacked flavor and I think overall the quality of the AYCE was just ok. Quality wise I don't think we got our money's worth either, but definitely paid for the variety we can choose from. Definitely sticking to their hibachi next time we come back. Bonus points, though, for coming during HH to get discounted cocktails/beer.

The sushi is delicious & quality…read more Definitely try the teriyaki dishes. They are all good- the seafood one is my favorite! The salad. The miso soup. Can pick anything on the menu, really!

Delicious fresh sushi, excellent udon and tempura! Loved the bento box for lunch. Great location,…read moreeasy parking. My family has been going to this restaurant for many many years and it's always good!

Delicious food and great service! The staff were friendly. The complementary soybean rolls were…read moredelicious.

Yirasai has been my family's favorite sushi place for many years. This present location is bigger…read morethan the previous location and the facility is clean. There is street parking. Their servers are friendly and efficient and the food is still delicious and made fresh. I love that they give complimentary rolls at the end. Prices are reasonable.

Our server, Abeera, was very sweet and helpful, and the service was really good. The food was good…read more Good time over all.

The sushi is so fresh and delicious! When you do the all you can eat package, the sushi comes out…read morepretty quickly. You get alot of value from the chunin package. Our waitress Abeera was so attentive, kind, and quick with service. The kitchen accidentally sent out the wrong order and she quickly corrected it! This place is perfect for a date night! 10/10 would come again.

I was excited to try this restaurant and really wanted to love it. Unfortunately, the sushi lacked…read moreflavor. The avocado was unripe and crunchy. The fish itself didnt have much flavor either. It was just...bland. The hot tea was great and they kept the teapot full. The service was on point. I do hope to return and try more from their menu.

The food is fresh. The service was quick. My server didn't speak English very well but we…read morecommunicated well enough that she knew what I was ordering. She was very friendly and so sweet. I was in the mood for ramen and this restaurant had good reviews. Yelp led me in the right direction, yet again! There was so much flavor in the broth. The meat was cooked well. No complaints and I left with a full tummy.

The sushi is always a big hit, and our youngest has become a sushi SUPER FAN!! This is her go to…read morespot, friendly staff, lots of yummy options for lunch and dinner and always a big smile! Quiet chill atmosphere and happy to see us again! They make THE BEST MANGO SMOOTHIE WITH BOBA!!

Mojo Sushi is the best in Rockville Md, Sushi is very fresh and yes you can taste the freshness of…read morethe sushi it's pretty amazing and we are very surprised with how fast service was and how quickly our food was delivered. I haven't yet sat down to eat here but it looks very comfy and warm inside so we will try that soon. Can't wait to eat here again. So good