Did a quick order to pick up for my friend and I. They're known for their soba noodles but to be…read morehonest if you don't eat it right away foods gets really cold. So carry out isn't the best option. I like the classic and they give you a good portion of food (but you can always add more toppings if you want). It's really busy on the weekends for dinner so not an ideal time to go. Lunch or week day options might be better.

It's my first time to dine here. I loved the menu. It seemed simple and manageable. It was quiet…read moreand peaceful. The service was very attentive. I ordered the TONKOTSU ramen original noodle soup, Karrage deep fried chicken, Sukiyaki Don beef with rice. The noodle soup was light, the fried chicken was tender, and not crispy to my surprise. Sukiyaki Don beef with rice is my favorite dish. The black sesame cake is terrific!

We sat at the tables with the tatami mats and they were quite cozy…read more What we got: Strawberry kakigori - 5* it was delicious! Another solid shaved ice dessert by Okaeri.

Love how cute the interior is. Super cozy and cute. But not gonna lie the chairs are quite…read moreuncomfortable. Keep that in mind if you have a bad back. Also cool how it's attached to like an anime store, so you can do some eye shopping while waiting around. As for food, I think the dessert was ok. The kakigori was honestly a bit flavorless. I think honestly some condensed milk or just more sweetness/syrup can make this better. Just tastes like it's missing something. And the pancakes are decent. Honestly, I thought the mochi ice cream was the best thing there in my opinion. Also, the food took SO long to come out. Waited at least 20 minutes but it's calm. Have yet to try the food here but will probably be back because my friends like the vibe of the interior. Will update you once I do!

This is our first try out UZU but the food, the service was 10/10. Would definitely coming back…read more shoutout to Melanie to guide us thru and giving us the best care ever.

Food was great and service was excellent! Ambiance is welcoming! Would definitely come back to try…read morethe premium ayce options. Liv and Bing were awesome servers!

Cutest hole in the wall!!…read more Authentic Japanese food on Rockville Pike. Never knew what I was missing... their sushi seriously tastes like it was made with love. Absolutely floored by the fatty tuna sushi roll. It is on the pricier side, but honestly, I don't think I even minded. We got the katsu and sashimi combo plus some rolls on the side. The katsu was delicious, and the sashimi was super fresh. The combo also came with the cutest little side dishes, really adorable presentation overall. The staff was also incredibly attentive about my friend's allergies (dairy and nuts). They kept checking in with us and even showed us the sauce ingredients to make sure everything was safe. One of the staff members called my friend "kawaii" after hearing her long list of allergies lol, and honestly, that made my day.

Definitely one of my favorite spots in Rockville! The restaurant is quite small so be prepared for…read morea wait during busy days. Staff was friendly and it felt like I was at a home kitchen because it felt cozy and welcoming. I ordered the katsu don and agedashi tofu. I loved how the tofu was slightly fried and the sauce complimented it very well. This appetizer felt light and made me crave for it more. The katsu don felt very comforting and was flavored nicely. I did add some togarashi for some spice. I would definitely come back to this place! It reminded me when I visited Japan because of the atmosphere and food.

Excellent service…read more Ordered a rainbow roll, double dragon, and a custom veggie roll. All of it tasted really good. We also got pork goyza for an appetizer which was also good. The only thing lacking a little flavor was the chicken fried rice, it was good, just not as tasty as the rest of the dishes. Service was OUTSTANDING.

Friendly and cozy Japanese restaurant with plenty of sushi, ramen, hibachi and other traditional…read moredishes. Comes also with a comprehensive drink menu and a few desserts. They have happy hour from 4-7pm, Monday thru Friday. We ordered 2 types of $5 rolls (Philadelphia and snow crab), a sexy girl roll, agedashi tofu and spicy tuna tartare. Each happy hour option was $1-3 cheaper than the regular menu counterpart. Sushi had well cooked rice. The sexy girl roll had tuna and avocado on the inside, imitation crab shreds on the outside. Sushi was fresh. The snow crab roll was imitation crab with crunchies. Philadelphia roll was cream cheese, cucumber and smoked salmon. The tofu was deep fried but not greasy and topped with dashi flakes. The accompanying sauce was served on the side instead of drizzled over the dish. The tartare appetizer had a lower layer of avocado chunks topped with chopped tuna mixed with spicy mayo. All were tasty. Service was polite. Happy hour prices were very reasonable.

Driving down the pike with a grumbling stomach is never a good idea. Actually, driving on the…read morepike is never a good idea, but I digress. I admit, I pulled into the first plaza I saw that was easy to get in to find something, and wound up at Akira. I've had their ramen before at other locations, but this was my first time at this one. The place had a little bit of a crowd in it, but I was quickly seated. The Rockville location here is perhaps not the most beautifully decorated, with some rather odd ornamentation (like an actual, possibly functional, payphone? ), but it's still a nicer spot than a typical lunch counter. Okay, confession. I have no idea what the different ramens are. I always just kind of pick one randomly, and I've never met a ramen I didn't like. This time, I got the tantanmem. Of course, picking randomly, I picked one that used ivory soap as a topping -- or as you fancy people call it, "cilantro." Realising my error, I quickly caught the waitress and asked for it to be omitted. Akira actually skipped it! YAY! Thank you. I cannot tell you the number of times that request gets met with a "no problem" only for my dish to be overflowing with soap bubbles later. The broth had a little bit of a spice to it, not much, which was delightful. Everything was well cooked, and it really hit my hangry spot. My only small complaint was that my egg was still cold -- but, also, the bowl was set in front of me, and I simply hit the "ON" button and vacuumed it in.

Before checking out with online order make sure you check out the auto tip ( that's on me 12 sec…read morelater) like this place and the employees are nice BUT pay your employees more upfront OR make this a giant optional screen for takeout. I'm getting Pho next time of walking into my other Ramen spot next time. It cost me almost 45% more and I'll order in person next time.

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

Overall, this is decent sushi made much more appealing by its extensive happy hour…read more We visited during happy hour, which featured a strong selection of seafood, cocktails, sake, and wine. The discounts were quite noticeable. The seared salmon normally costs $10 but drops to $4 during happy hour. Service was not the fastest but our server was very kind and accommodating. *Lychee Cosmo: sweet and fragrant. Although it was advertised as lychee forward, it leaned more toward a cherry blossom or floral profile and tasted somewhat artificial. *Kusshi Margarita: refreshing with a solid pour. *Seared Fatty Salmon: a nicely thick cut of salmon that was evenly seared. I did wish the mayo topping had more flavor as it felt more textural than impactful in taste. *Nigiri and Sashimi Combo: came with three pieces each of sashimi and nigiri, featuring tuna, salmon, or yellowtail. I was impressed by the thickness of the cuts. The tuna was tender and clean, the yellowtail was rich and fatty, and while the salmon was leaner, it was still fresh and not fishy. *Toro Crispy Rice: the tuna was very rich and fatty. The rice was well prepared and not overly oily, but the dish could have used something acidic or herbal, like shiso or pickled radish, to balance the richness. *Salmon Avocado Roll: the avocado complemented the lean salmon well. The roll was generously filled and the rice did not overpower the ingredients. *Spicy Tuna Roll: the tuna was quite mild, so the roll lacked strong flavor, though the fish itself was tender. Structurally, the roll was well made and evenly filled. *Salmon Sushi Bowl: came with six slices of salmon over plain rice and pickled vegetables. I wish the rice had been seasoned with vinegar. The pickles added a nice crunch and contrast. *Scallop Nigiri: not part of the happy hour menu. The scallop itself was large and soft, with more natural saltiness than sweetness. It would have benefited from a more acidic rice base to balance it out. The sushi itself is not particularly memorable, but it is solid across the board. I would not pay full price, as there is room for improvement in flavor, but the happy hour value brings this closer to a four star experience rather than a three and a half.

Great open late night, ramen restaurant in Pike and Rose. Ramen tasted great and portions were…read moregood. Service was great as well. Only confusing thing is that the restaurant is not named "Donburi Dojo" the sign outside the restaurant is "Kusshi Sushi." Not sure why it is technically two different names as when you look at the menu there is nothing indicating there is a difference between the two.

First timer. Was a little confusing at first, since Donburi is actually located in a restaurant…read morecalled Kuushi...no separate name on building exterior that we saw. They also didn't have a separate menu...used the Door Dash app to order. That all aside, the food was phenomenal. I ordered the ramen with tonkatsu broth, and NEVER had broth as delicious and exceptional like that before, even when we visited Japan. Also, the salmon was perfect, and the sashimi was served in an ice boat, thickly cut and also perfect. Service was good, but the waiter forgot my green tea; he quickly rectified that. Will likely come again.

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.

Haven't been here for a while. Went for a lovely Friday lunch. They have good lunch specials…read more (Mon-Fri) Their sushi plates we have had are really tasty compare to many in the area. Their service is always pleasnt. The prices are very reasonable for the quality, quantity, taste, and service. Parking can be tight when busy. The ambiance is casual and atmosphere can feel small when busy. Otherwise, our experiences have always been excellent.

What we got:…read more Yakitori - 3.5* only docking 0.5 points because of price ($5 for 2 skewers). Taste was pretty good! Gyudon (donburi) - 4* I wanted it to be just a tad saucier,l but other than that it was good flavour. Spicy bulgogoi (donburi) - 5* great as always!