Food was pretty good, liked the dry noodles over the ramen ones. The gyoza was a hot with our…read moretoddler. Kaki (oysters) fry was fresh and plump. Takoyaki was classic. Service was a little slow but it was dinner time. The atmosphere was cozy

Really loved Kajiken in California, so was excited to try this one! The menu is very different -…read morethere's even an Old Bay shrimp aburasoba, so cool - but it definitely hit the spot and I'll be coming back. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive, and the ambiance is very nice. However, one of our entrees didn't come out for ~30 min, after the rest of our party was almost finished with ours... wish they offered something in compensation for that - was quite disappointing with no explanation. We tried/recs: - Niku miso (5/5): top rec, loved this one! Not one of their most popular (according to our waitress), but I really enjoyed it. Flavorful, just the right texture, 2 different types of pork, and a raw egg to mix in. - Karaage curry don (4.5/5): my mom really liked the chicken & curry in this, I was surprised! It was filling, though it doesn't look huge at first glance! Lots of rice at the bottom. - Gyoza (4.5/5): tasty, small appetizer. Comes w/ 6 pcs.

I would say that I love the new concept for privacy and convenience to have separate hibachi style…read moregrill tables throughout the restaurant than the traditional long table, where the entire restaurant has to share the table for communal dining, so that is a step up. I think that the customer service was excellent and the chef had charisma, personality, and should do stand up, he was a pleasure and a joy such a guy with rizz. My issue was the food itself as the rice was amazing but did not age well being taken back home for take out, and the chicken and salmon were not as flavorful as a homemade version I would had cooked so there was the blandness. I ended up having digestive issues and got sick for a day or two after eating from here which was disappointing, because the vibe is awesome in this spot and the positive energy is contagious. I felt so relaxed and joyous here. I think the food can be cooked better even though they are generous with excellent portion sizes. I think it is a strong contender for one of the best restaurants in the region if they step the food preparation up. I also did not like this sauce they provided, but it does have better customer service than the typical DMV spots which tend to struggle with the customer service, so they get an A with that making you feel welcomed and respected and not strictly transactional experience, very warm, nice, attentive, diligent, and hard working staff, so they have the bones here, so once they step up the actual food prep and quality then they will be 4 to 5 stars easily. That is all I got!

I absolutely loved this new Japanese steakhouse. I've already visited twice, once for sushi and…read moreonce for hibachi, and both experiences were outstanding. Even without a reservation, I was seated immediately, which was a great first impression. The service was excellent. Our server mentioned it was her first day, but you would never have guessed as she was attentive, warm, and handled everything beautifully. The food truly stood out. The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. The hibachi experience was just as enjoyable. The chef was entertaining, skilled, and added a fun, engaging touch to the meal. The restaurant itself is clean, inviting, and has a great atmosphere that makes you want to stay and enjoy your time. I'll definitely be returning and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great sushi or hibachi experience.

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.

Another win for Fuji Japan! We ended the last day of summer ordering sushi, chicken & steak over…read morerice and vegetables. Perfect seasonal way to end our last summer lunch. The food is always fresh, lightly salted with traditional Japanese methods. A local favorite, bon appétit

Recently went to Fuji Japan since most restaurants in the area were closed and my parents and I…read morewere craving some type of Asian cuisine. Food is average, but decent given the price. It's a casual restaurant so when ordering you go up to the counter and pay for your food. If you decide to dine-in they'll serve you. Service is fairly quick though so no complaints about that. I had tried their boba which was not the best but not the worst. I don't think I would get it again in comparison to actually boba stores. It's definitely not tea based but I'm just glad it wasn't overly sweet. The tapioca tasted pretty good though! I recommend their miso soup but their salad and tempura you can skip out on.

Average sushi place. Took over the Green Bamboo and it's honestly more of the same…read more Food was fine in terms of flavor. The spicy tuna roll and orange chicken were tasty. However, the kani salad was soo small and unimpressive for $8. Incredibly small portions where half of it was cucumber and it was fairly dry. The avocado eel roll was also a JOKE. It was 95% avo and had barely a sliver of eel.

Sushi night in my neck of the woods? Why not?!…read more I'm a huge fan of "hole in the wall" gems, and I think Akagi qualifies for that distinction. What do I mean? Well... It's a place that isn't too big, didn't have a crazy pop, but the food hits just right, every time. It's certainly a gem. Yesterday (Friday night), two friends (one celebrating a bday) and I wanted to get some sushi and keep it pushing. We went to Akagi right up the road and got ordering right away. The service? The staff was so kind and treated us like regulars. Jokes, refills, and the owner personally made us some matcha lattes, that really enhanced our night. The server had a great sense of humor and gave solid recommendations (I got the American dream, imma get it again, too!). Everything was highkey delicious. The ambiance is cool, but I wish more people came through. We didn't have a lot of people close by to sing with us, so I had to show the staff - and half of Rockville - my singing prowess (or lack their of) on the happy bday music. Not the Stevie, if you're wondering. For the bday dessert, we split the tempura cheesecake. It was serious work. Seriously. Not too sweet, but something about the crust being fried with the cheesecake filling just took it over the top. Maaan it was good. The sushi? The sushi?! Fairly priced, big portions, well styled, rocked my socks off with eel sauce. We shared as a table and really just had a ball. Between the service, humor, bday singing, delicious food, and extra attention to detail, this may be a "hole in the wall" fave for years to come. I suggest checking them out and diving head first into the sushi/dessert. Good times/good vibes. Oh and, Happy Bday, Kev!

Took my nephew to Gyuzo for his birthday! Firstly, we were running 30 mins later than our 12:30…read morereservations and they were great at letting me move our reservations to 1 pm. That's a win book! We got there about 15 minutes earlier than our original time and they were still very willing to seat us to our table. 2nd win! Our server Anna was fabulous. Very attentive and gave great recommendations. Since I was with three hardy eaters, we went with Ozeki and it was plenty of food at the end. Check them out - highly recommend. Good location but they had their AC turned on pretty low that it got chilly before the grill was turned on.

Came here a few years ago for my birthday. We did the all you can eat and it was pretty good!…read morePlenty of choices of meats and lots of other sides you can order which I enjoyed. The meat quality was decent - nothing to rave about but nothing bad either. I personally liked having the options of sushi and other sides on top of the meat. Service was good - everyone was very attentive. The inside is nice and moody with dim lighting.

Still a reliable sushi spot five years later. This time I got the sweet potato tempura roll and…read moreit's sooo yummy. It takes longer to make because they have to fry the roll but it is definitely worth the wait.

Representing 2019 in alphabet series, M is for Moby Dick Sushi. I went here 3 times when I lived…read morein 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.

quite disappointed with my recent visit. i usually come to this spot for their strawberry matcha…read morelatte, but today's experience was a letdown. the latte barely contained any strawberry flavor. it was almost nothing compared to the advertised image and to what i usually get. the tuna onigiri was pretty delicious! i just wish that the drink had been better.

This is a one of a kind cafe. I am not the type to snap pictures of food, but I have to every time…read moreI come here. Everything is so cute and well presented and delicious. The food is made fresh. I know they are known for their souffle pancakes and desserts, but the dinner menu is also delicious. I have had the katsu sandwich and the curry. The sandwich was moist, hot, and had a great texture and flavor. The sauce they use also compliments the meat. The curry is a classic curry. The souffle pancakes are such a treat!! I have had the ube and strawberry flavor. I recommend the strawberry. The ube is good, but the icing on it can get a little overwhelming due to the sheer amount you get and I ended up scraping half of it off. Due to the way they are made to maintain the size and texture, they do have an eggier taste than normal pancakes. I personally enjoy it, but just fair warning if you are particularly sensitive to the taste of eggs. But, they do advertise it as a souffle pancake, so the egg taste is not surprising! This place is always busy and everything is made fresh. It is not fast food! Be prepared for around a 20-minute wait. There is an anime store to browse in the front, but that would be a little hard to do while waiting for your food because securing a seat is a bit of a rat race if you are alone. If you come in a group, have somebody secure a seat first.

So glad we finally got a chance to try out this place. The best part was they let us make…read morereservations even weeks ahead! We celebrated 2 birthdays together over dinner on Saturday and it was truly amazing. The server even helped us grill all the meats/seafood, a big help since we also had a hot pot to attend to. A very good selections of buffet bar from seafood to Southeast Asian Street food, everything was surprisingly delicious. The restaurant is nicely decorated. The birthday team of staff brought out those big sparkling candles on top of a complimentary non-alcoholic drink. Loud music & singing, exciting & super fun atmosphere. Our kids were thrilled with the surprises. While you only have an hour 45 minutes for the all-you-can-eat meal, most people get stuffed after an hour. Our server m.k. was pleasant and friendly. She was also very efficient and handled everything quickly. A BIG thanks to her. If you have never been to this place, I would highly recommend it. I'll be taking my other family members here very soon :)

Such a great AYCE place for a group of friends who can't decide what they want to eat. They have a…read morehuge variety and offer KBBQ, hotpot and seafood. A little something for everyone You order the KBBQ and hot pot food on a tablet and the seafood buffet is self served. They consistently kept the buffet well stocked and clean. I love that they have a huge sauce bar selection.

"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.