This is one of our go-to sushi spots when we want good sushi. The fish has always been fresh and…read morethe rolls are excellent size. You'd be shocked at how wonderful it is from the outside looking in because it's in a little strip, but it's truly worth it to try!!

Hubs and I decided to try a local sushi spot for a last minute valentine's day dinner. We arrived…read morearound 5pm. Which was the perfect time because it was pretty busy and more people were walking in. The restaurant is fairly small, so not a ton of seating available, especially during those busy hours. Luckily, we only waited about 15 mins for a table. The menu is overwhelming, but I love that they have many options to choose from. Our server was attentive and pleasant. We ordered the tempura with shrimp. Along with the mango shrimp tempura roll and California roll. It was perfect for sharing and was actually a lot of food. The miso soup was the perfect start. My husband liked the salad as well. The food came out and everything tasted so fresh. Overall, great service, delicious food, and I will definitely keep it as a frequent spot to go to when I'm in the mood for sushi.

All things delicious. Will absolutely be back. I ordered a…read morewagyu skewer, empress roll, and one other thing I'm blanking on right now. Got to try several friends' ramen broths. They mentioned the kaarage was some of the best they'd had stateside; the salmon tartare was also lovely. It's decorated nicely and servers were accommodating for my friend with dietary restrictions. Hope to visit again soon!

This is a chain restaurant throughout the DMV, but I'd say that this location has the best…read moredecorations and ambiance than most of the others. The service is a hit or a miss depending on who you get, sometimes great and sometimes a bit slow. But not horrible. The food. So this is known for their ramen. I think that their ramen is solid, not amazing but good. Decent broth flavor and good chew in the noodles, I personally prefer a hotter broth, but it comes out slighter warmer than room temp (not my fav, but still good). The Chashu is usually good most of the time, tender and not too chewy, there was a few times that it was meh, but most of the time it's good! The ramen, 3.5/5 The Izakaya part. The yakitori is lacking. The chicken thigh should be the most tender and flavorful but it was so dry (how can you mess up dark meat?) and lacked depth in flavor. Chicken 1.5/5 The US Wagyu is mediocre. You can tell that it's US cause it's tough. Sometimes it's tender and great and other times it's a bit tough. Steak 3/5 The sushi. Mhm, the sushi is so expensive a bit overpriced doe what you get, and I'm not sure if it's worth it. Their special rolls are ~ $20 range, but the size of the roll is about the same as their "standard rolls" seems not worth that premium price. Usually at most sushi places their special rolls are larger in size and makes it worth paying more for. Even their standard nirgri prices are double than most places. I have gotten a variety of rolls over the years and it's honestly just okay. Good sushi, but small and super overpriced. 3/5

Excellent ramen the service was great and the ambiance is cute !! I'll be returning soonread more

I LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCH!! The food is AMAZING it is literallly HEAVEN for me I can never stop!!…read moreThe service is absolutely kind they have never been rude to anybody from what i've seen. The inside of this place is just beautiful I just can't stop wanting to go here I LOVE Akita Ramen & Izakaya

We decided to bring our three teen boys to get the sushi boat! They absolute loved it and it came…read morewith many different kinds of sushi! The flavors were amazing and the boys destroyed it in about 10 minutes! The chef chooses what goes on the boat and if you want anything different, there is an upcharge. We stayed with the chef's choices and it was all very, very good! I recommend trying it if you have the capacity to eat it all!

Whenever I visit home this is a must-go place for me! The service is always so quick no matter how…read morecrowded, and I really appreciate the thoughtful recommendations they always give. My family usually opts for onion soups, salads, a variety of sushi rolls, and chicken fried rice. The fried rice is the BEST I have ever had, I refuse to go anywhere else for it now. The appetizers always hit the spot and I love trying their unique sushi rolls and finding a new favorite! Even when I bring friends and family who don't usually eat sushi or similar dishes, they end up loving it. Check it out!

This is such a cute restaurant located inside of Columbia Mall, easy barking outdoors1…read more Service was amazing very quick and efficient and everybody was friendly It was also so great and fresh I got cucumber salad, which was nice and also beef kimchi Ramen very delicious spicy and dread ingredients. Sushi rolls were all great and fresh. Yellow tail hibachi I was just a little different on the flavor , but it was very fresh and presented in a beautiful way. I also got Wago beef rice. Rice was great, very flavorful. but I was not a fan of the beef - It was couple huge pieces. Rea tender. Not your typical way of beef in fried rice. Yet fresh and good. I would come and try other dishes.

Takumi Japanese Bistro and Bar…read more My first visit to this welcome addition to our local mall. The restaurant blends modern and traditional Japanese design and occupies the former space where a coffee shop once stood. There is ample free parking outside, though Friday evenings in this part of Columbia are notoriously busy. Food -- Thoughtfully presented, visually appealing, and made with fresh ingredients. Seafood Miso Soup -- A large bowl filled with whole fresh clams, scallops, shrimp, and green onion. A very generous portion--so much so that she brought some home to enjoy later. Salmon Skin Salad -- Pieces of salmon skin ranging from crispy to slightly chewy, mixed with cucumber, fish roe, spicy mayo, and eel sauce. A delicious combination. Signature Maki - "Maryland" Roll -- Beautifully presented with blue crab, shishito peppers (mild and slightly sweet), Old Bay-torched salmon, spicy mayo, and rice pearls. Both friends quickly devoured theirs. Prices felt somewhat higher than typical mall fare, but the freshness of the ingredients and attention to detail made it worthwhile. The entire staff we encountered were engaging and genuinely seemed happy to be there for their guests. A big nod to management for making hospitality an important part of the dining experience. One minor suggestion: the attractive menus could use periodic checks, as a few pages appeared a bit worn. I would happily recommend a visit--perhaps on a less hectic day so you can enjoy the décor and food at a more relaxed pace. There is also an outdoor patio that will be especially appealing once the warmer weather returns.

I know that this review might not seem very fair because I am not talking about the food or…read moreanything about the restaurant directly. But why show up for the food if you can't even get a table!! But I was extremely disappointed with their reservation system. I had put in a request for a reservation more than 24 hrs before the intended time and while yes I never received a "confirmation" and on the email it does say "this is not a confirmation", however, I have never had such a poor reservation system experience with any other restaurant. I had shown up in to the restaurant in the bitter cold and paid for parking only to find that they never confirmed the reservation on their end. SMH. And was an hour wait....EXACTLY why I wanted to make a reservation to avoid all of this. Moral of the story, don't trust their reservation system, if you want a table.

Overall this restaurant was good! We came for lunch. Service was okay and food was good…read more Appetizers: Tuna Tartare (probably wouldn't order again as the flavor wasn't my favorite and wasn't a fan of the bread it came with) Takoyaki (really good! I wish there were more than 4 pieces) Ramen: Tonkotsu and Spicy Miso Sapporo were both really well done and the flavor was fantastic. The eggs were poached, different from traditional ramen, but really enjoyed it!

Second time here and I think this place is an unsung hero in the area. Not always busy but super…read moregood and talented chefs. They make a show in addition to great food. Can be a bit loud when busy and nicely casual. They have a sushi bar but I still haven't tri

I've enjoyed the sushi and hibachi since moving to the area 6 years ago, my favorite choice in the…read moreEldersburg area. Portions are generous and the buy 3 get 1 roll deal is a great value. The staff is always wonderful. On my recent order there was some miscommunication and an item was skipped. I called and immediately was offered a credit to make up for the errors. Great way to make me feel appreciated and run a business! Picked up the remake today, thank you. We will return!

Delicious vegetarian ramen First time there. I'll be back. Nice service. Busy…read more Casual no frills ambience

Came here for dinner with my husband tonight and was blown away. The edamame was perfectly salted,…read morethe shrimp shumai were flavorful, crispy, and so fresh I was willing to burn my mouth each time I shoveled one of those pockets of joy in, knowing full well that they were way too hot to eat. The California roll was the best I've ever had, the spicy tuna roll was delicious, and the volcano roll was incredible - perfectly rolled with the exact correct ratio of different fillings and incredible texture from the tempura shrimp. We ended the meal with a sort of doughnut hole rolled in sesame seeds and filled with a ganache, and as someone who does not like sesame, I ate my entire dessert and was thrilled with the flavor they were able to create with the different components melding together. The service was wonderful, the restaurant was spotless, and I can't wait to go back. Honestly, I wish I had ordered more so I could enjoy my leftovers while I sit here salivating and writing this review. I would post photos, but I ate the food too quickly.

I went here in celebration for my birthday. Let me just say it was amazing!…read more The server Juan was so nice and helpful explaining the menu to us. The food was so fresh and amazing my kids enjoyed it so much. The flavors and the presentation with all the small dishes is absolutely amazing.. For a busy place, I loved how it was not extremely loud. Everyone was very respectful, which made it so much more enjoyable..

Went for Mother's Day with a reservation. Arrived and were seated quickly. We had ordered drinks…read moreand the one thing that nobody wants is a waiter that has cologne on them, especially heavy. Some patrons have serious reactions that can be life threatening and that's the last thing I needed. Almost just got up and left. Fortunately we didn't see him again after asking to stay far away. Masks do nothing for fragrance. Ordered food and appetizers were ok. We did a 4 person grill set for 3 of use the food arrived far earlier than the drinks did. The water we had was tap water and wasn't good at all. Would have got a soda but with bad water not gonna try. Out of the beer I wanted but had something that worked. Ladies got drinks. Small and expensive and mostly ice. Tasted fine. The meat came and was displayed well with names of cuts to see what it was. Some dipping sauces were provided but small portions. Refilled after asking. Those were good. Meats were enough and the. Some for the three of us. The price...stupid pricing. Way stupid pricing. Meger amount of veggies to grill, all just left there. Overall, a good experience but the price is not having us back, ever. Third time ever there. It's a glam price and good for one time and done. I do better at home at 1/4 the price here....NYC style prices...did I mention stupid prices. Yeah...nah.