I stopped in on a Thursday evening around 4 pm and the place was pretty empty with only one family…read moreat a table. The restaurant was clean and the waitress was pleasant. My cook name was Raz and he was pretty good. He was quick,very polite accommodating and professional. I was surprised they didn't make us wait for a whole table to fill up like most hibachi's do. The food was really good and the drinks were ok. Only issue was the drinks took a long time to be prepared which I didn't understand because there were only a handful of full of people there and they were wrapping it up when I arrived. This was overall a great dining experience and I'm sure I'll return for another experience.

We were looking forward for a fun, dining experience for our grandmother's birthday. Unfortunately,…read morethe experience was lackluster. Ambiance: We visited on a Friday around 1pm, and the place was completely empty. I don't need it to be packed to capacity, but when you are coming for a birthday, you want the place to be lively. The restaurant has TVs, but the Hibachi doesn't, so it felt pretty lame. Service: The service felt apathetic. Our waitress seemed a bit unenthused. We noted that one person in our party had a shellfish allergy. This seemed to put the waitress in a bit of a panic. She came back afterward with a list of ingredient and insisted that we take a picture of the ingredients listing. I explained to her that I didn't need to take a photo. She insisted. Finally, I had to say, "I promise, we are not going to sue you. All you have to simply do is not give one person any shrimp." The chef gave a really watered down performance, but I will give him the benefit of the doubt. When he did the first fire trick, a couple of people jumped back in fear. So, I think he decided to keep it very vanilla, so I will give a pass, but it did make for a boring experience. He also gave me fried rice instead of steamed, but no biggie. They did give grandma a birthday dessert, so bonus points for that. Food: I thought the food was pretty good. One person thought the rice was too salty. Other than that, it was typical hibachi. It actually tasted better as leftovers later when the flavors got more familiar with one another. Conclusion: Due to the atmosphere and generic service, I probably wouldn't visit again. I especially wouldn't visit again for a birthday celebration. Midday Friday may not be the most peak time, but I know there are other restaurants that can provide a more festive birthday experience.

As is true for many buffets, the food is mixed, but, overall, a solid buffet with some highlights…read more One disappointment: I'm a sushi fan, and I found the sushi here not interesting. I was here for lunch around noon and the sushi looked ok, but not particularly fresh. (I'm not saying it wasn't fresh, just that it looked like it had been sitting around). It tasted fine. There is a broccoli with chicken and broccoli with beef stir fry. The broccoli in each were outstanding. Fresh, crisp and delicious. Two baked fish entrees (salmon and a white fish) - both were very good. Nothing fancy - just tasty fish. There's a fried fish (tilapia or some type of white fish) that was very good. The breading was tasty and not too thick. There's a cocktail sauce on the salad bar that is good and goes well with this dish. The hot and sour soup was tasty. Broth was a little thick, likely from corn starch. Less corn starch and the soup would be great (although some people like a thick broth). I didn't do the hibachi. There's also a chocolate fountain that I didn't use. There's a nice variety of fresh fruit. And I was impressed by the juiciness of the oranges and the melon. Extensive salad bar and good selection of items for dessert. Overall, a good buffet at a good price point for lunch and, I think, also for dinner. The servers were friendly and worked to remove plates and to keep drinks from going empty. The place is large and comfortable.

Warning: they charge extra 15% for parties of 7+ *THEN* hound you for more tip after, & drinks are…read moreextra. We had 10 ppl for dinner, no drinks. We handed extra $10 cash (on top of the auto gratuity), she pointed to her 2 coworkers who didn't even serve us directly and said "no $5 each". Mind you, it's a BUFFET -- so they just cleaned the table and got us water (never even refilled)!!! Shocked, I still gave the extra tips... we were also split to 2 tables. Food was ok but def not worth the $$ we spent. My ? is, are do you not pay your workers or are you keeping my auto-gratuity???

This is my go-to takeout sushi spot--the price and quality are truly unbeatable! I usually order…read morethe spicy tuna roll, and when I get it through Uber Eats, they often have a buy-one-get-one-free deal on dumplings, which are always delicious. They also offer a great lunch special (though I haven't tried it yet), which just goes to show how affordable the menu is overall. The fish is consistently fresh, and after trying many different sushi takeout places in DC, this one is the clear winner for me.

I ordered on Ubereats the Chicken and shrimp hibachi combo plate. The salad with ginger sauce was…read moregood. The miso soup was very bad and tasted as though it had been watered down. The chicken, shrimp, vegetables and rice were delicious! I'll definitely order this again. It comes with yum yum sauce and their ginger sauce which both are great.

SUSHI WAS SO GOOD! I was so full after and even had leftovers to bring home. We tried the Maryland…read moreroll. 10/10 omg best thing ever. We also got rock and roll, and volcano roll, and I forgot the last one but it's all so worth it.

For starters, I placed my order online, with a pick up time of 11:25 am. I arrive at 11:26, the…read morestaff member stated it'd be 5 more minutes. Five minutes turned into 15 minutes. I get my food, no apology or explanation. I get back to work, open my container, and see a sloppy, rushed Shrimp Tempura Roll that's cold. There's a lot more I could say, but I'll keep it respectful.

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.

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!

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.

Johnathan took great care of me at the bar! I can in for a simple solo lunch date anger very…read moresatisfied. The service was on point and the surprise drink he made was amazing! 10/10

I've been going to Benihana Bethesda for a while, but today's experience was different in the best…read moreway. Johnathan was the bartender and his customer service was excellent. He was attentive, proactive, and made sure I never had to ask for anything. Great energy and hospitality throughout the visit. I'm already looking forward to coming back and even hoping to catch one of his shifts again to experience happy hour. Great job, Johnathan!