We had lunch at this yummy place at my daughter's suggestion. We ordered krab rangoons for table…read moreand they were so pretty, served with a sweet and sour sauce on the side, they not only looked good but they tasted good too. I didn't find any krab or even the taste of it, but good none the less. I shared another appetizer, inuri ( not sure if spelling), tofu fried in a wrapper and covered in a delicious sweet sauce. I'm not a tofu person, but this dish could change that! DH ordered hot and sour soup and drunken noodles. Not a fan of hot and sour soup but I liked this one! So did DH. He loved his drunken noodles with pork. It had a hint of curry and was a little spicy. He ordered a sweet tea and said it was really, really sweet. Diner #2 ordered miso soup and teriyaki chicken. She loved the soup and I got to taste her chicken. It came kind of fajita style on a sizzling platter with red and green peppers, broccoli and a little bit of onion with a generous portion of chicken breast sliced on top with a good sauce and sesame seeds. It was accompanied by white rice. Large enough portion that she has lunch for tomorrow! Diner #3 ordered an eel roll and a few pieces of fat salmon sashimi. She said it was all good. I ordered pad Thai with shrimp. Several large shrimp were delicious and the noodles were very good. I ordered it as mild as possible and there was not a hint of 'hot' spice although it was physically really hot, which I love. I think next time I'd ask for a little heat in it. As I'm writing this I realize I could have asked for some chili oil or something to spice it but I enjoyed it very much. The server was terrific and a few people made sure our drinks were refilled. I definitely am looking forward to my next visit here. There are lots of things I want to try!

Representing June 2020 in my scrapbook series is Red Maple. I went here twice both during Covid in…read moreJune & September 2020 as I thought this was good Chinese food. I never actually ate there. I moved away from Wheaton in Nov. 2020, so this is quite a bit further from my home now. They weren't the warmest staff, but the food was solid.

Great service and delicious food! The hand rolls and Phoenix Roll were amazingly good, and…read moreeverything was fresh and flavorful. I also recommend trying the sake heated--it pairs beautifully with the food. The service was truly exceptional and definitely some of the best I've experienced in town. Highly recommended!

Nice space, friendly service, good food, but service took very long ... it was a Friday night. We…read moreparked near the Whole Foods. GYOZA DUMPLINGS - $10 (6 pcs) Ordered pan-fried version - other options: steamed or deep-fried). Tasted ok. YAKITORI SKEWERS - $11 Grilled chicken (other option is deep-fried) & scallions, served w/ teriyaki sauce. Chicken is dark meat. Very good! RAINBOW ROLL - $17 California roll w/ tuna, salmon, & yellowtail. Very good! Salmon was thick and melted in my mouth. Even the ginger was very good. SALMON TERIYAKI DINNER - $27 Grilled salmon w/ stir-fried seasonal veggies, served w/ steamed rice & teriyaki sauce. Good! My nephew's "Japanese Curry" Chicken Katsu ($25) was a big portion and looked very good. My sister & brother-in-law got the "Salmon Avocado Roll" ($9) and "Shrimp Tempura Roll" ($10) - they enjoyed. Overall great food - just be patient w/ the slower service.

Sushi Jin is our favorite sushi spot in Silver Spring. It's incredibly easy to call ahead and place…read morea takeout order, and they're very generous with their portions. The restaurant is quite small, so I wouldn't recommend it for large groups. Overall, the food is amazing, and the service is excellent.

An absolutely delicious sushi restaurant, maybe the best I've tried in the DC area! I was blown…read moreaway by the delicious potstickers, the seaweed salad, and the outrageous rolls. The crispy sweet potato roll might have been the best one, and the lobster lasagna roll was heavenly! Service was prompt and the interior is so cute - very similar to a sushi counter you'd see in Tokyo! I highly recommend this restaurant.

Delicious sushi and super fresh fish every time. Stacy (the owner) is incredibly kind and takes…read moregreat care of her customers. This is my go-to spot, and I love supporting a great local DC-area business.

I hadn't been back here in a while and I had gotten a Groupon to use (Mon-Thurs only). It required…read moredine in, which I didn't expect, but didn't mind. I was greeted warmly and able to choose my seat. There was one other individual at a table and a couple of people at the sushi bar area. The server checked in on me and asked if I wanted something to drink. I hadn't realized I came during happy hour, which was perfect. I ordered the sushi platter, DC monument II (no longer on the menu but they can still make it), and spicy tuna with a pomegranate ginger ale. I was also offered miso soup. Everything came quickly. I have always loved the freshness of this sushi and I will forever Stan the DC Monument rolls. I was also offered fruit at the end. I will be back soon, as I missed this place!

Nine of us wandered in here as our 4th choice. All of us were delighted and looking for an excuse…read moreto return. None of us were from this area, and we intended to go to the Mayflower Chinese Restaurant, based on Yelp reviews. However, once we walked in the door, it was apparent this place was focused on carryout, and there was no way we were staying to eat in their dingy entrance area. We walked next door to the Meleket Ethiopian restaurant. However, the place was deserted, and we didn't stay there either. We tried the Lime & Cilantro, the next place down, but it was packed and couldn't handle our group. So, we skipped past the verernary clinic and went to Spring Garden. And, what a great choice that was. They offer a huge menu of Chinese, Thai, and Japanese meals. Everything is reasonably priced. Once we got our food, we were impressed with the quality and portion sizes. And, through it all, the service was prompt and friendly. I ordered Hot and Sour soup (my bellwether for Chinese restaurants) and beef chow fun. The soup was flavorful without being overpowering, and the chow fun was delicious too. I liked everything so much that I ordered another soup and Thai Basil with Chicken to go, and that's been my lunch for the past couple of days. Don't be put off by the seediness of its location. Spring Garden is a great place to grab some tasty, reasonably priced food, either to eat in or take away.

Good food but not quite as good as others like Bite of Asia and Red Maple. My friend introduced me…read morebut was not happy with the price increases several years ago.

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.

The pizza egg roll was absolutely delicious.... I want one right now actually.... And i just ate it…read moreyesterday. So good! The shrimp tempura sushi was a little bland but still okay. Hot honey wings were VERY HOT.... Every thing was super fresh tasting and the staff were really nice!! We would def go back!

I came here for an unplanned lunch stop and I loved it! Little to no wait for my order even with…read morethe lunch rush. Lots of people order ahead or for delivery. Chicken teriyaki was delicious with your usual rice and veggies. The extra sauce and sesame seeds are a nice touch. Sushi is also available and was yummy. They also offer boba!

Unassuming spot with bench like tables with enough space for small groups to easily enjoy. I came…read morein during the latter part of the lunch rush with 2 patrons wisely enjoying their meals. It took a few minutes for someone to come to the register but I wasn't in a rush so I waited quietly. The kitchen looked very clean and well organized. The floors were clean (no sticky shoes noises here) and that's always a good sign in my book. I was told it would be about 10 minutes. I ordered the chicken hibachi and 2 vegetable spring rolls. I didn't check out the restrooms but they are available for customers. I don't blame the establishment but I wrongly assumed the fried rice would be Japanese style. When I got back to work and saw the rice...I understood why he asked if I wanted yum yum sauce. It was definitely catered to DMV carry out standards. The spring rolls were a tad greasy for my liking.

Off the break this place is small. A nice size family or friends group of about 15 people would…read morefill this restaurant. The male cashier wasn't very helpful and didn't speak much English. The lady cashier took over and things went much smoother. We ordered, paid, and waited. While we waited we asked questions about the food on the hot bar and the lady that was tending to that didn't understand a single word of English and I struggle translating Spanish words in the correct order to make a sentence. LoL! I know the words but can't put them in the right order so there was a language barrier happening here. LoL! Some of the food on the hot bar looked like it had been sitting for quite some time under the lamp and it looked very dried out. I ordered the beef teriyaki, my husband ordered the chicken / beef / shrimp teriyaki, and our daughter had the chicken teriyaki. We ordered extra Yum Yum sauce to go with it. I didn't taste everyone else's this time because I was hyper focused on mine. The Beef Teriyaki was bland. There was no flavor until I dipped the beef in the Yum Yum Sauce. I asked for steam white rice and I received fried rice. Long review short, I didn't eat this because I'm going to have to add some seasonings from home to hype it up for it to be good. My husband on the other hand enjoyed his dish because of the shrimp. Our daughter ate a big portion of hers. She didn't say whether or not she liked it. 2.5 Stars.

Went out for someone's birthday, been a while since I've been downtown-downtown. We chose 'the…read morehibachi thing' as I call it--the flames, everything. It did take a while before things got cooking, but it was alright. A lot of metal-clacking and showmanship, heh, which I'm not normally one for. I think the flames shooting in our direction got our attention, though...trust me, it was fine. Anyhow, the food was decent. I don't get too wowed by anything but I enjoyed it, and they made sure there was more than enough to bring home. Worked for me. The drink refills were helpful as well. The miso soup is a little less salty than I remember. Otherwise no complaints. The salad was good, don't know what the sauce was made of but we ate it up. Overall, a good experience. As an aside, the place has expanded. It's bigger, can handle more diners. There's garage parking close by, used to hate going there but things have been streamlined.

I was excited to try Masa but I'd not return. I enjoy hibachi but didn't find the food here that…read moreflavorful or the show that entertaining. It felt very perfunctory and cooking took at least 20 minutes to start so I was starving, and then could not eat some of the food. The shrimp and vegetables were good, but the chicken was drowning in a sickly sweet sauce. The host was friendly and so was the server. However, they definitely do not understand ingredients and do not know what goes into their dishes, as Jill pointed out. Someone with an allergy or intolerance should never, ever go here. I told the server no egg, yet was served two dishes with egg in it. So either they just don't care or they aren't the brightest, but either way this place is a skip for me.

So glad to have our favorite food sushi next door at the Solaire Social! The sushi and poke is so…read moretasty and fresh and their appetizers are great too. Not a large selection of rolls or sushi but everything we've had is great. We got 4 bowls of Salmon Poke that were BOGO on UberEats, a Crunchy Salmon Roll, a Philly Roll, Tuna Nigiri, 2 (also BOGO) servings of Potstickers that they made pork free for us, a Veggie Bao, a Chicken Bao, and Green Tea Mochi (homemade I think) as well as Strawberry and Cookies & Creme Mochi (both my mochi). The food filled us up for two days and was quite affordable. We certainly look forward to getting food from here many more times.

I had their Tuna Poke, and it was great! The Tuna was fresh, and the varieties of toppings were…read moregood. I look forward to coming back and enjoying their sushi.