A small charming little restaurant wedged between to Italian places in a small strip shopping center in Vienna. We came here as a large (12) family group. They were able to accomodate us. The owners/managers were very helpful and friendly. I opted for the Steak teriyaki bento box with came with steak (medium rare) teriyaki, rice, 3 tempura shrimp, 2 tempura veg, 3 cali rolls, 3 gyozas, miso soup & salad for about $22.00. The miso soup was good but the salad was avg. The dressing got really watery. The gyozas & Cali rolls were fair but generous servings of tempura were outstanding! Crisp & hot. Even after 10 mins. Not oily or greasy. The rice was cooked properly. The only misstep was the steak. The steak was also cooked properly at medium rare & looked beautiful. The inside was nice and pink. But upon chewing, the steak was not tender at all. Very very chewy. When you were young, you were taught fo chew at least 30 times. Well, this exceeded the recommended amount of chewing. The steak has a nice beefy flavor but just tough. SHAME. Overall, Sweet Ginger is a very popular and nice place to have Japanese food. The sushi plates (not pictured) were colorful and beautiful. My cousins finished the plates so thats a good thing. The steak was just not great for me. read more

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BLUF: Consistently good food and service, and even though prices have gone up, it's still a decent value. Nice venue but small. Probably not the best place for large groups at peak times. Lunch is good for kids. Not a bad date night place. Worth the drive? YES! Probably been eating here for about 10 years. While there's been long gaps between visits because it can be a bit of a hike to get here, the food has always been quite good. NEVER had a bad meal or bad encounter here after all these years. This place has been really consistent in terms of food quality & every person who comes with me has always enjoyed their meals. Sometimes service hasn't felt all that welcoming, but it has never been bad. Food has always been delicious, fresh, beautifully plated, and the servers have always been pleasant, attentive, helpful, and accommodating. Parking is easy here which a definite plus! Makes the drive even more worth it. read more

Sweet Ginger - Box meal. Great value & yummy. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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My fried rice was delicious. The server was very attentive. The presentation and taste of the food was nice. The restaurant is small and ideal for smaller groups of 2-4 people. To avoid the crowd, you can get there at non-peak times. The martini's are tasty as well. read more

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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! read more

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Delicious sushi! Highly recommend. Love the staff and the environment there. The wasabi roll is my favorite. They also have delicious hot dishes. read more

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! read more

Sweet Ginger - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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. read more

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It's been years since I came back to Sweet Ginger, and it didn't disappoint. I ordered takeout: Philadelphia (sub smoked salmon for fresh), Alaska, red dragon, and crazy roll. This is by far the BEST sushi I have tried in NOVA, no comparison. The rolls were intact. Everything was fresh and flavorful. I asked for extra ginger and they were so generous with it. When you are still waiting for your pickup order, they offer you water/ tea and a seat at the bar. They ar extremely curteous and customer-friendly. The restaurant is small but cozy with romantic lighting. I cannot recommend it more. I will come back and will refer other friends. read more

Food is excellent, service is quick and courteous, atmosphere is good. Take-out orders are always accurate and ready to go. Highly recommend. read more

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. read more

Sweet Ginger - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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 read more

Sweet Ginger - Fatty Salmon, Maguro, Hamachi Sashimi & the Spicy Crab Rainbow roll - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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On Mondays, we seem to find ourselves in Vienna, VA a lot. Unfortunately, many of the restaurants we visit are closed on Monday. We were happy to find that Sweet Ginger is still open on Mondays! Plus, the food is still good. The salad dressing was exceptional. At lunch time, there were not busy. read more

Great food! A variety of different types of pan Asian foods..not just Japanese, but also Singaporean, Chinese and Thai foods. The Ambience is a nice family type vibe. It's not so fancy, but the food is good enough that fancy for me, is unnecessary. I've been here too many times to remember, and I don't remember having any issues with waiting too long for my food, nor has the service ever been an issue. I guess that's why Sweet Ginger is my "go to" when I need a consistently good place to go to. read more

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. read more

Sweet Ginger - Toro - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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.

I always make a point to come here while in Vienna/Tyson's Corner. They have such a great selection of quality of fresh fish, sushi, sashimi, maki rolls and specialty rolls. Their apps are also great. My favorite is the Harumaki rolls. The combination of the sauce with rolls and the creaminess of the cream cheese -- omg. Honestly, one of the main reasons I stop in. Besides that they have the best, most attentive staff of most restaurants in the area. I can't wait to stop in again. read more

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. read more

Sweet Ginger - Menu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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. read more

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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.

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

Server was attentive and friendly. Great value meal, bento box comes with salad and miso soup - highly recommend! read more

Sweet Ginger - Bento box - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

We absolutely love this place. Always fresh and consistently amazing sushi. My son and I love the salmon and avocado roll, crunchy lobster roll, shrimp tempura roll and we have tried so many different ones too. Take out is always right and pretty fast. If you go in, the service is very good and friendly too. Totally recommend this place for sushi! read more

This is your typical run of the mill local restaurant where the sushi quality is mediocre. You'll see the rice quantity to fish ratio too thick and the fish quality just ok. But this was to be expected. We were craving sushi and decided to give this place a try. It's been around forever in Vienna, we just typically don't eat sushi unless it's in the city. We tried the sushi sashimi combo plates. The fish was the most basic fish you can think of, but all edible. The restaurant was social distancing, but still using the regular laminated book menus. Nothing is more bothersome in a COVID world than not seeing disposable menus or QR scan codes for menus. At least they had sanitizer at the check in desk. The restaurant does get busy for dinner so definitely call ahead. There is one 4-person table outside, otherwise all indoor dining. Staff is nice as well. read more

Sweet Ginger - Sushi & sashimi combo - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

We usually get a variety of sushi rolls and we like all of them here. My husband gets something not sushi-like and he always likes it. We go here a lot. read more

After some connecting flights and hours of flying and a great Lyft ride, I finally made it to my friends in Vienna. We definitely worked up an appetite after all the traveling, so we took a little drive to one of the nearby plazas after looking on Yelp for sushi restaurants in the area. The lunch crowd was winding down and we were quickly seated and served. All the servers were following mask protocols, and there was a steady stream of patrons coming by for pickup and takeout orders. We ordered a California roll, shrimp tempura roll, JB Roll and a Philly roll. To round out the selections, we ordered their specialty duck roll, which don't be fooled, it was not a sushi roll. Instead, it was deliciously roasted duck with vegetables and herbs, held in a thicker wrap than an egg roll. It was incredible. The sushi came out quickly and was also good, but I was blown away by the oversized and artistic JB Roll, as well as the smoky salmon in the Philly roll. The textures and flavors of both were outstanding. Just to ensure the entrees were up to par with the sushi, we ordered the chicken red Thai curry with basil, which came with a side of slaw and white rice. The curry was perfectly spiced, just enough to open your pores, but not so much that you were reaching for your drinks. We really enjoyed the food, the service and the decor. I highly recommend them, and will definitely be back when I'm in the area. read more

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

Overall: 5/5 Setting: it's not a secret to anyone that this is a local favorite and it well deserves that! Food: everything is amazing, all sushi is ridiculously delicious. Calamari is top notch. Service: we had a table of 6 and the server really took care of us. Very polite and attentive. Will be coming back again Pro tip: give them a call to make a reservation. We came here on a Friday and it was packed read more

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A quaint fusion restaurant offering Sushi, Japanese & Chinese dishes. I wasn't really moved with the overall offerings as it was displayed as abundance on the menu, nothing jumped out at me. Prices are little steeped per the portion. My friend said his Sushi was just ok & wouldn't order it again if he came back. Service was timely & the sharing of the Sushi Bar & dining area was clean. Located in a strip mall next to a Gelato & Italian Restaurants. Not in Vienna much, yet will seek another place for Sushi upon my next visit. read more

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I haven't been here in years. Came back with some friends. The restaurant is small, a bit claustrophobic for Covid days - but the crowd speaks to its popularity. Ordered sashimi, duck and calamari - very pretty presentation and solid meals. I don't know if I'd rate it top of my sushi list, but good spot if craving Asian food along with sushi. read more

Food was disgusting. Not fresh smells and tastes fishy. My sushi had large pieces wrapped in the sushi rolls. Obviously rolled and stored that way. Rude welcoming, uncomfortable seating. Small and dark. Too many other places in Vienna to get sushi. Don't bother with this sweet ginger!! read more

Sweet Ginger - Plastic in sushi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

I think a 4.5 star rating would be more accurate! I have been here 3 times on the last year and they have not disappointed until this time. My advice for the restaurant is to control the amount of sauce added on top because 2/4 rolls I got had the same spicy sauce drenched rather than a drizzle on top. It overpowered the taste of the rolls and the others as well. However I love this spot and my partner has been coming to it for years before me. Everything is priced well and the fish tastes fresh. Their lunch menu is unmatched and the staff is friendly. I'll be coming back for sure. read more

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I definitely need to thank the gentleman for this recommendation. Pleasant atmosphere, lighting makes the mood. Sat at the sushi bar, watched the masters at work. Very skillful. Theres an extensive menu with beers and sake, fairly priced. They were doing the business, Take -out was happening. I didnt have to wait to order. They were prompt, friendly and attentive. I had a peking duck roll, first time ever....duck is highly rated with me, if it's on a menu, a sure bet I'll get it! I can tell you these four rolls mexician, red dragon, wasabi cream and crazy roll were delicious. Good size, eight pieces at $10.95 per roll. Good deal ! I look forward to returning and trying more on the menu as they have many Asian appetizers and entrees that sound so incredibly delicious. Theres plenty of parking too ! read more

Sweet Ginger - Duck rolls....I'll let you know....doing the business....only a few empty tables left, and its dinner timemm - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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We stopped in for lunch to satisfy a sushi craving and the food did not disappoint. Our server brought out a starter salad (with that amazing ginger dressing) and then we ordered shrimp shumai followed by a spicy salmon roll, crunchy toro roll, and a shrimp tempura roll topped with spicy tuna, fried sweet potato, and tobiko. I would absolutely come back to try more menu items read more

Sweet Ginger - Shrimp shumai - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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You're going to need a wheelchair after eating here because you will be in a perfect food coma. This the BEST sushi place I have eaten at so far -- and that is for any place on the east or west coast. It's a flavor explosion! The sushi is so balanced -- fresh, full of flavor and the right amount of sauce and crunch. My favorites so far are the Pacific Roll, the King Crab Roll, and the Ninja Roll, but honestly, all of their rolls are above and beyond the best compared to any other place. I can say this even after having ordered thousands of dollars worth of sushi catering from many places during my career for different special events. This is my new go-to place for sushi! The prices are very reasonable on top of the excellent food, and that is what makes me just want to keep coming back. Your life will not be complete without eating here ;-) read more

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Food is amazing. Great vibe and decor, along with great customer service! Pad Thai and Korean Beef, shrimp fried rice read more

Sweet Ginger - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

It's pretty good for the cost. Wish they have takoyaki which is a pretty generic menu option in Japanese restaurants but this place doesn't have it. Sushi is pretty good otherwise. read more

Sweet Ginger - Sushi combo and chirashi bowl. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

I visited here recently with a group after a meeting nearby. It was my first visit and although I would not be opposed to visiting again this is not someplace I would go out of my way to frequent. I went with the Thai option and gave them one of my basic tests -- I ordered drunken noodles, looked the gentleman taking the order in the eyes and said I would like it Thai hot. It was not Thai hot, honestly it was not even American hot. The drunken noodles were A-OK but lacked the contrast I was looking for. There are better Thai places in the NOVA area, although maybe not in downtown Vienna. (I may be spoiled due to a couple of spots in the Merrifield area. ;-) A couple of folks in the group went with bento boxes and reported they were A-OK. For me the advantage of this place is its location and the multiple Asian options. There was a shrimp appetizer that was particularly enjoyable and which I would order if I find myself here again. There was decent traffic in here for a Saturday afternoon although I imagine they do most of their business during the week at lunchtime due to their location near the Tysons end of the downtown Vienna strip. Overall an A-OK Asian fusion place in downtown Vienna. read more

Sweet Ginger - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Finally trying out this place. Took me awhile as I am generally not a huge fan of Asian fusion places. Ordered take out via phone, and paid inside. The sushi was OK. Definitely not the freshest in NoVA, but the rice was seasoned well and the miso soup was nice. Generous portion of seaweed salad too. Super close to home, so good to get a quick sushi fix here. Perhaps I'll try other non-sushi dishes here next time! read more

Sweet Ginger - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vienna, Virginia