I had a stellar experience at Otani!…read more The restaurant itself itself is very cozy. The decor is very simple; A few paintings on the wall and a view to watch the sushi chefs at the bar. I ordered the beef tataki, the sashimi platter, and the tako yaki: - The beef tataki was served chilled; The beef was slightly smokey and the sauce was bright, giving the dish a kind of refreshing feeling. - The fish in the sashimi platter was very fresh and the display was beautiful. The sashimi came with miso soup (as good as any other miso soup). - I loved the takoyaki! I tend to think takoyaki tastes about the same everywhere, but this may genuinely have been my favorite takoyaki I've tried in the area; I had to resist ordering a second plate of it. As a solo diner, I spent $58 (excluding tip) for what I perceive to be a lot of food. For a fancy solo outing, I think it was great value for the quality of food. The staff was also very attentive and my food came out promptly. This is a great solo dining or date spot.

Very good customer service, and the sushi was very fresh. We got the sushi, sashimi otani omakase,…read moreit says for 3 but definitely not for 3. Its definitely a bit expensive but the quality of fish was good treat. The bathroom is a bit dark, but otherwise the restaurant is very clean and friendly.

We ordered hibachi chicken and hibachi seafood and it was so delicious…read more I substituted steamed rice for fried rice and HIGHLY recommend doing the same! The fried rice is very good! Everything was freshly prepared and absolutely delicious. This is my new go to hibachi restaurant for birthdays!

Came in on a Wednesday evening and it was pretty empty, so you wouldn't need a reservation on a…read moreweekday. Lots of space, and a solid location, and it's been around for over 20 years. The fried egg noodles are so satisfying--better than the fried rice. If you choose an entree, you get lots vegetables, and a good amount of protein. Really nice hibachi chefs who are very interactive and fun. Good yum yum sauce.

First time here in probably 10+ years. Went with family on a week night so it wasn't busy at all…read more Excellent customer service! My fav part was the hibachi! There was no line and the chef was so friendly. My food was absolutely delicious!

I am writing to report a serious health and safety concern regarding a recent visit to [teppanyaki…read moregrill]. During my visit, I observed signs of a pest infestation, including cockroaches, rodents, droppings, etc.]. This raised significant concerns about food safety and cleanliness at the establishment. As a customer, I expect restaurants to maintain a hygienic environment that complies with health regulations. I strongly urge your team to conduct a thorough inspection and take immediate corrective actions to address this issue. I requested a refund and the manger said no .

Review for Hiya Izakaya--the cocktail bar option in this "Food Hall" style restaurant…read more Visited for our one year engagement anniversary and it was the Perfect vibe. Loved the creative cocktails and every appetizer we tried was insanely unique and delicious. I am still salivating over their edamame 4 months later! We also took the plunge and ordered the biggest sushi assortment, unknowingly ordering a boat to our table. They were awesome, fresh, and flavorful. Too much for us to finish at dinner so we also had leftovers. Servers were very attentive. Since visiting, we have ordered takeout from Love On The Run and it was VERY good.

Love Makoto is a cool food hall with different restaurants inside. We tried Dear sushi for a…read morebirthday and the staff was so polite and professional after the group got rambunctious after a few bottles of sake. God bless them. The table got à la cart nigiri and they received large portions of fresh fish. The toro is great here. I ordered the omakase. While it had a cool concept of "old vs new school" methods of preparing the sushi. I ended up liking the simple flavors so next time I'll just go with the à la cart menu. The non sushi dishes were unremarkable. I found the omakase to be of poor value because the non sushi dishes were bland and uninteresting, and I was so hungry after. The thing that I couldn't get over was the rice. The rice was large kernels that tasted kind of like brown rice and had an odd texture. It did not stick together well and was falling apart when you picked it up. It was so distracting. Next time I will only order sashimi.

Nice place! It was my first time going to a Japanese bbq as my family always chooses hibachi style…read more We went at the start of the lunch hour, on a monday, so it wasn't crowded which was nice for me. I chose garlic pork and spicy pork. The garlic pork was spicer than the spicy pork to me anyways. Haha. I had this with white rice. It was really good. So much so, that i forgot the pictures! Will definitely go back

STAY AWAY. Absolutely horrible service!!!…read more Our server, Nye, was incredibly rude & the whole AYCE experience felt like a complete rip-off. He repeatedly gave our orders to other tables & when we complained and tried to order more food, he told us we COULDN'T order anything else until our missing orders arrived. Except THEY NEVER CAME!!! After waiting 20+ minutes, we complained again and Nye gave us such a rude and condescending tone and response: "We have other customers too ya know." Seriously?! WE'RE CUSTOMERS TOO, ya douche bag. It got so ridiculous that 38 MINUTES into our meal, our table of FOUR had received a grand total of TWO plates of meat - even those were the plates we had to take from the neighboring table because our food kept getting sent elsewhere. And here's the kicker: AYCE is only 90 MINUTES. More than 1/3 of our allotted dining time was basically wasted waiting for food that never came, while our server wouldn't even let us order more. We only FINALLY started receiving our meat after we complained to the Vietnamese manager. He immediately stepped in, got things moving & extended our dining time to make up for the ridiculous delay. Shout out to him!!! But having to escalate to a manager just to receive the food we were PAYING FOR is absurd. And maybe Nye felt like he didn't have to bother because the gratuity was already automatic due to our party size. That would certainly explain the complete lack of effort. When your tip is guaranteed regardless of how badly you treat the table, I guess actually serving your customers becomes optional? STAY AWAY or at the very least, pray you don't get Nye as your server.

Just an update: We had the Sushi Moriawase, shin was awesome. It was fresh and flavorful. The…read morevegetable tempura was delicious. The vegetable yakisoba was so flavorful. The noodles were soft and tender and even a little bit sweet. I like that Osaka is reliable and good.

Lowkey one of the best sushi spots in PG County. I come here when the craving hits and I need…read moresomething quick, fresh, and actually good without leaving the area. It's giving hidden gem. Prices are reasonable, portions are solid, and the quality stays consistent. Service is standard, ambiance is clean and unassuming, nothing extra but it works. You'll always see a steady crowd in and out, especially NASA staff stopping by for their sushi fix :)

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!

Beautiful sushi restaurant in Union Market, perfect for celebrations or a night night out. I came…read moreduring happy hour for my anniversary and had such a memorable experience! Our server was attentive and helped us keep track of the time so we can put in any last minute orders for happy hour. The sugar and spice cocktail is one of my favorites in the DC area, it's perfect if you like a spicy margarita flavor. The snow king roll was my favorite (included in HH) but the surf and turf one was delicious as well. Definitely recommend the broccolini and rock shrimp to supplement your experience! I can't wait to come back.

Upscale sushi spot great for any occasion…read more The restaurant has two floors with tons of seating (upstairs is bright and downstairs is very dark and moody). Overall great food, ambiance and service here. - Crispy Rice (5/5) - Firecracker Roll (5/5) - Rock Shrimp (3.5/5) - Scallop Temaki (5/5) Definitely prefer and recommend the sushi and options that are not marked for happy hour but still worth a try if you don't want to spend a ton.

Akira Sushi & Ramen in Gambrills is definitely worth a visit! When the weather starts to get…read morecooler, I crave hot, sweet and spicy ramen! This did not disappoint my taste buds. I ordered the Spicy Sliced Beef Ramen, and it was amazing. The broth had the perfect balance of flavors--slightly sweet with just the right amount of spice, creating a rich and comforting bowl that kept me coming back for more.The sliced beef was tender, the portion size was generous, and every bite was packed with flavor. Aa starters the pork shumai was hot and fresh but by itself lacked flavor. To be fair, I actually like the Trader Joes pork shumai better as the filling is seasoned. With sauce it was ok but I will order the gyosa to try instead next time. The bruce roll with fresh lump crab and crunchy fried shrimp was delicious! Will definitely order again.

Went during lunch and was seated quick, ambiance was quiet and comfortable…read more We ordered apps and they came out quick, ice was provided for drinks on a hot day and they also turned on the fans. Everything was super fresh, broth of the ramen was flavorful and impressive. Thanks to Alex for an awesome time! Will be back!

This is not simply a meal, it is a full experience. The service was an even better part. This tiny…read morerestaurant offers a wider reach back to its Japanese roots. The saki was paired superbly with each course. The menu changes regularly.

I've been wanting to try an omakase tasting menu and I was finally able to snag a reservation here…read more If you are a solo dinner it might be easier to grab a resy during the middle of the week. Started off with the dried bay scallop and mushroom tamamushi. It looked like it would be a soup but it was more gelatinous in texture. It was unexpected but I was still intrigued by the upcoming courses. I would have preferred a more seared waygu, but the star of the meal was definitely the sashimi with the caviar addition. Loved the presentation and this course was seasoned well and had a variety and a freshness that really made this meal worthwhile. There was no duck meat in the soup, just noodles and mushroom so I think the duck was used to make the broth. The dessert was a red bean and cubed something and ice cream I didn't care for, but as I said, the sashimi made the meal worth it. Being able to have the meat more seared would have put this at a full 5 stars, but overall it was a nice atmosphere and fun treat for the week.