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    Sweet Ginger

    4.0 (616 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    SWEET GINGER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Mia E.

    Popped into this little Japanese spot for a quick dinner. We were a few strip malls away at Jammin Java and had a few hours to kill before the head liner. Small dining area full of locals. I absolutely know why. We were seated immediately in spite of the crowd. Near the sushi bar. Huge menu. A vast array of sushi selections and Japanese dishes. We got sushi of course (not pictured). Fresh and delicious. Lots of wasabi and pickled ginger. Then we had the spring rolls. So hot and crunchy. Packed with shrimp but not filling. GET THESE! We also had the traditional soup and salad (traditional) My dinner date lived in Japan a few years and confirmed that his Yakisoba was authentically prepared. I tasted his and it was delicious. Packed with veggies and tons of protein. My fried rice was awesome. Served piled high in a little wok. Portions were incredible. Seriously, enough for lunch the next day. They didn't have a bar but do have a good bar selection menu with mixed drinks and Japanese Beer. I had Kirin and it was ice cold and satisfying. All in all, if you're in the area, shopping or looking for a great dining experience try Sweet Ginger. Good Eats!

    Mayada Z.

    Last customer first today.. had a good service and a big welcome .. Crazy rolls is really good .. seafood dynamite roll is outstanding.. the restaurant is clean and cozy.. give it a try!

    Maria Gracias H.

    I came here last night to satisfy my sushi cravings, and as usual, the sushi was amazing. I'm never let down! We had Alaska Roll, Yellowtail roll, and some of their specialities menu incl, beauty and the beast roll (eel), pacific roll and rainbow roll. I'm not sure what's changed, though, because the last time we were here, they said we only got the free miso soup or salad if we spent at least 30 PP, and we definitely spent less than that. Maybe they saw my last comments and decided to switch things up, LOL. Again, sushi was GREAT as ALWAYS.

    Annette L.

    Second time coming here and it's damn good. When you really don't wanna think or truly care about the quality and just need a hardy meal that will taste good... this is the place. Their pad thai with grilled steak is supa good, lot of noodle and a good steak amount. Got their Mexican roll which was really good as well and then the bento box is never a miss. Sushi is fresh, service is good, honestly no complaints. Don't expect the highest quality or the greatest environment, it's a causal dining spot so enjoy the vibes and the good food. It's usually packed but didn't need to wait for a table. Good place, good food, no complaints.

    Fatty Salmon, Maguro, Hamachi Sashimi & the Spicy Crab Rainbow roll
    Justin L.

    I love coming to this small & cozy sushi spot. This is my go to place for rolls and the service here is always great. They are extremely accommodating and you're in and out in no time. I always leave satisfied

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    Kevin L.

    This by far is my favorite sushi place in the DMV. Their quality has always been the same and you can count on them to be consistent. The service here is good. They are attentive and keep your drinks filled. The sushi here is really good. I came here with a few friends and we ordered a bunch of sushi. We started off with a Miso soup and salad for each person. For the sushi, we started with with toro sashimi and salmon sushi. The toro was perfect! The interior seating is spacious. The booths fit 4 people while their tables fit more. We then moved on to the boat where we ordered the volcano roll, wasabi cream roll, omega roll, eel avocado, spicy toro roll, mexican roll, and more. I recommend their spicy mayo on the side and fresh wasabi. With these two items people tend to forget, it makes the experience even better. I highly recommend these folks if you're in the mood for sushi.

    Chi L.

    Came here for dinner, my boyfriend and I ordered the Omega-3, Mexican, Pacific and Crab Roll. This is the first time I've been to a restaurant where we ordered 4 different sushi rolls, and yet it all taste the same. The same sauce were used on all of the rolls. Very unimpressed! Our server, Goong, was absolutely unprofessional and unapologetic to her mistake. A person at our party ordered Thai Curry with vegetables. Our server then asked her if she wanted it with tofu. The person at our party answered, sure I'll have tofu. When the entree came out, the server dropped down a Thai Basil Tofu dish, which clearly not what she ordered. She bought it up to the server attention, the server then just shrugged it off and asked her if she could eat it. Everyone at the table heard our guest at the table order curry, so when we started looking over, the server just got quiet. No apologies. The person at our party just sucked it up and ate it, even though the right thing to do at that point is for the server to get her the dish that she ordered. Never once apologize!! Also during the beginning of our meal, our server Goong asked if it's going to be separate check or together. We told her separate. Throughout the time of ordering, we again explained to her who is on what check. At the end of the meal she brings out one check. We look at her in surprise and told her it was separate like we had mentioned. Then she just goes and shrugged it off like she doesn't know anything. Absolutely RIDICULOUS! She should not be treating customers the way she does and own up to her mistakes instead of trying to play it off like she doesn't know or understand what is going on. Absolutely horrible service and food is ok, not worth coming to.

    Bento Box A (sticky rice, tempura shrimp & veggies, tofu, Japanese dumpling, beef teriyaki, wasabi paste, California rolls, shaved ginger)
    Missy D.

    Treated my cousin to Sweet Ginger for his birthday and we were both amazed by the quality and quantity of food we received for the price paid. We made it easy for our patient and attentive waiter by ordering two Thai iced tea and the Bento Box A with beef teriyaki. Everything was cooked and prepared to perfection. Starting with the Thai iced tea; which was almost like a dessert. So smooth and sweet! It complimented the meal. The miso soup was comforting and had a balanced ratio of broth, tofu, greens, and green onion. The salad was fresh, crisp, and dressed with a rich and tasty peanut dressing. Of course, the highlight of our meal was the incredible bento boxes. The tempura shrimp and vegetables were my favorite. They were breaded to ideal crispiness and paired well with the soy dipping sauce. The vegetables were one big broccoli floret and large sliced carrot and zucchini medallions. The teriyaki steak was scrumptious, served on a bed of cabbage slaw with a generous amount of sauce. There was enough for me to dip other box components into, like the California rolls, tofu, and the Japanese dumpling. We dusted off everything. Not even the leftover salad dressing remained because we drank it all up! The whole experience was so much fun and we had a blast. Can't wait to go back. We left feeling satisfied and can add this to our list of happy memories!

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    Danette E.

    Food was tasty, had the steak lomein and shrimp appetizer. The apple sake was very good, would have again. Service was good. Seems to be a popular spot, place filled up while we were there. Great that they have plenty of seating.

    peking duck roll
    Joseph S.

    I was looking for sushi places to eat and this place caught my attention with their pictures. My friend wanted to try it out so I went. When walking in, it is a bit dark and the design is a bit eclectic. It seemed like the restaurant was a bit understaffed and wait times were a bit on the slower side. I ordered 1 order of toro sushi, shrimp & vegetable tempura, and the chirashi bowl. The toro seemed a bit fishy and not fresh which had me nervous for the chirashi. The tempura was good and crunchy but there was too much breading on both the shrimp and the vegetables. Additionally, the sauce that they provided had no flavor so I opted to dip it in my soy sauce instead. My friend ordered the duck roll and she said it was good. Before the chirashi bowl, I was not really enjoying the meal but the chirashi bowl is what bumped it up to a 3 star review. The chirashi bowl was good and had fresh ingredients. I wish the vegetables didn't take up 1/4th of the bowl but overall the flavors were phenomenal. I gave this place overall a 3/5 stars because there are so many sushi restaurants in the area and this place is relatively average. COVID-wise: staff was wearing masks but tables may not be more than 6ft apart.

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    Probably one of the worst sushi places I've ever eaten. The service is not good & the ambiance could improve. I will not be coming back.

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    We are a regular here. They have one of the best sushi in the area. Their service is also top notch! Highly recommend.

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    Amazing sushi, no joke my favorite sushi restaurant. The staff are very kind and friendly. Me and my family love coming here!

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    Very good food and prices are reasonable . The place our order to a boat which is very nice

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    Always have fresh sashimi regardless which day of the week you go there. Kitchen cares about their…read morefood very much. Service is always friendly and attentive. Price is reasonable. Place isn't big. Reservation is always a good idea. This is now our sushi go to restaurant whenever kids are back.

    I came here for iftar and honestly had such a great experience at Sushi Koji. We ordered the Sushi…read morefor 2, which came out as a full sushi boat with around 12 different types of sushi and nigiri, and it was way more food than we expected in a good way. I initially thought it would be mostly rolls, but it leaned more toward nigiri. That said, everything was super fresh and really well prepared, so no complaints there. I recently started eating seafood again after years of avoiding it, so I have been easing into it, and this was actually a really good place to do that. The fish tasted fresh, clean, and not overly fishy, which made it a lot easier to enjoy. The Osaka roll, which our server recommended, was really good, but my favorite was definitely the paradise roll from the sushi boat. Anything with shrimp tempura is a win for me, and this one hit the spot. The ambiance is cute, cozy, and on the smaller side, which made the whole experience feel more quiet and intimate. It did not feel rushed at all, which I appreciated, especially since we were breaking our fast. We ended up taking a lot of food to go because the portions were so generous, and surprisingly, everything still tasted fresh and delicious even the next two days. The only downside is that it is definitely on the pricier side, but the quality, portions, and overall experience helped justify it. Overall, great quality sushi, generous portions, and a calm, intimate vibe. Definitely a spot I would come back to, especially if I am in the mood for fresh sushi without a loud or hectic atmosphere.

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    Nice location, plenty of parking, very bright & clean dining area. Super friendly Staff !!!…read more We tried two different Bento Box Lunches- reasonable prices, especially for what u get. Miso soup & salad come with it to start and then your box. The Bento Box is full of unique & tasty food items. I am not a huge fan of Tofu, but thiers was delicious. Really really good, and the Tempura was exceptional. I did Sushi which was awesome & fresh. My wife did Salmon, she let me try some & it is probably some of the best that I have ever had. It was remarkable. This spot has jumped to our favorite list, and will be back way sooner than we expected. .

    Yes, yes, I know it sounds crazy, but I had the best shrimp tempura roll here. I love sushi, and…read morethat is a staple roll for me, but something about this one completely blew me away. The roll looked like any other shrimp tempura at first, but it must have been made with extra love. The shrimp had the perfect crisp and texture. It was so good that it honestly makes me think about going back right now, even though the place is over an hour away. I also ordered the spider roll, which was delicious. Everything tasted incredibly fresh. I ordered the Scallop Assassin roll as well, and while it was not my favorite, I do think it is something someone else would enjoy. I ordered online for pickup, so I am wondering if I had a bit of a finger slip when ordering, because it is not a roll I would normally choose. For that reason, I am not knocking off any stars -- it just was not for me personally. The service was quick and patient, allowing me time to look everything over and checking back in at just the right moments. Even though I ordered for pick up I had extra time so asked if I could eat there and ordered the spider roll once I got there. I arrived about an hour before they closed for their lunch break, so I was not there very long, but the atmosphere was quiet, and the restaurant looked clean and well decorated. Overall, I am adding Sushi Yama to my list for when I am in the area. There are so many rolls I still want to try. Everything felt fairly priced, which I really appreciate -- I cannot stand price gouging.

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    Solid sushi spot in Vienna. We ordered a bunch of items,…read morestarting off with the takoyaki and the gyoza. The takoyaki was really good, and the sauce went with it nicely. The gyoza was good as well but nothing special. We ordered several sushi rolls as well, along with salmon and yellowtail sashimi. I don't eat a ton of sushi/sashimi, but both tasted very fresh and were tasty. I ordered the kakuni donburi for my main, and it was also tasty. The only complaint I have is I wished it had more of the Japanese pickles. Service was solid, no complaints. The restaurant is very cute. At first glance it doesn't look like it has much seating, but there is an upstairs area as well with more seating. I would definitely come again!

    I've worked at the neighboring Sushi restaurant across from this place. Sometime a month or two…read moreago, I got off of my shift and came inside this establishment. One of the taller workers who's sitting down on the table, scoots out aggressively, walks up to my face with his chest puffed out and stares me down with a "Can I help you sir!?". I didn't take it as a threat, but the ambiance within the room made it feel like I was unwanted in the establishment. I simply smiled, walked passed him and asked if I could look at the menu. I then order 1 Mochi piece. I find it a bit strange that a singular piece is 5 dollars but that's besides the point. The same server opens the refrigerator and pulls out the Mochi with his Bare Hands that I witnessed him use to eat his food and wipe his face before I walked into that door. I actually live in Japan and eat mochi regularly. There was nothing special about that Mochi in taste being 5 dollars. The entire strip where this is located is amazing, every establishment treats neighboring staff kindly, EXCEPT for this place. I've been to other Kusshi's and this is by far my least favorite one. I don't like to give out low reviews as this is my first ever one. But this is just improper etiquette.

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    Loved this place! We called in advance to make a reservation and were placed in a nice area behind…read morethese walls. Staff were attentive, food was worth the price and filling, and such a great time! Their bathroom was nice too. Hot stuff roll - I was super surprised with how much I enjoyed their roll with its mozzarella and the coconut like bits. Would recommend for a crispy, cheesy roll. My favourite roll of the night; 5/5. Christmas - Tasted good but nothing special in my opinion; 3.5/5. Seared Salmon Belly - complimentary dish we got at the end. Everything tasted so great with the seared flavour, the buttery fish, and the lemon juice on the bottom; 5/5! Everything else was solid too: Lychee J-Pop beer, miso soup, salad were 4/5. Have to come again for special rolls!

    Came on a friday night around 7. The parking lot is rectangular gets busy during prime dinner…read morehours. This shopping center has a great selection of restaurants and we were craving sushi. The place was packed and busy! We had a reservation for 7pm but there was about 10-15min wait since it was busy. The restaurant seems kind of small but they segment blocks within that make it a little bit more appealing. We were sat in the back near the bar and restroom. I forgot our servers name but he was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu and any questions we had. We started with the seared salmon and the presentation was awesome! They ignited it at the table and let it sear on its own. It was melt in your mouth deliciousness. We got a sushi platter as well as a few rolls. Come by, you won't be disappointed:)

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    This was a recent discovery by my husband and we were so pleasantly surprised by how good the sushi…read morewas! Husband just took us here on a whim for a nice sushi meal and so glad we did. New fave sushi spot in the area. Cafe Ile is an unassuming cafe but the sushi is excellent. When you taste how fresh the fish is - you will know right away. We ordered the Chef's Island which has assorted Sashimi, Sushi, Grilled fish, super dragon roll, spicy tuna shrimp tempura roll and it was so good! Our teenage son was with us and helped us with this platter, although he also had a ramen bowl. We really enjoyed the delicious sushi and hope to be back soon! Everything tasted and looked amazing.

    I am so glad I found this little gem that's tucked away less than 5-minutes from my dentist and…read moreortho office! Now...I'm not sure if I was supposed to wait a certain amount of time before I ate after a cleaning...but I didn't! lol. I was so hungry and was in the mood for sushi. Being a big foodie as I am I love finding new restaurants to try and this was did not disappoint! Parking was easy they had some right in the front of the restaurant reserved for customers as well as a garage for more parking spaces if it got crowded. Walking inside it is a small cozy space and because I was by myself I was seated at the sushi bar. I told the sushi maker my food order and the waitress my order for wine. I tried the Merlot and Pinot noir which the merlot was so luscious I got another glass. So my order was fries shrimp shumai, Ile yellowtail combo which came with a yellow tail sashimi, spicy yellow tail roll I added cream cheese, and yellowtail nigiri. So fresh and so pretty how it came out! Aesthetically pleasing top notch! They gave me a few freebies seaweed salad and edamame and a side dish of pickled condiments very tasty. So being the big back that I am I ordered more to go and it was the Ile salmon combo and substituted spicy salmon roll with spicy tuna roll add cream cheese. I really loved how they package the to go order kept my sushi fresh until it the next day. I will definitely stop here again after the dentist...lol.

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