Unfortunately, Sweet Ginger is a bit below the mark. Vienna has many better options for sushi or bento lunches. Service is weird and they made us feel uncomfortable with the food we didn't finish asking more than 3 times if we would like to take the remaining food to go. read more

With so many food options in the area, and being new to Virginia (from Florida) sometimes the best places get overlooked. I'm so glad I stumbled past the yelp reviews for Sweet Ginger as their sushi was sooo good! I had the crunchy tuna roll, caterpillar roll and seafood dynamite roll. I think my fave of the three was the crunchy tuna. I ordered some hot tea because tonight was pretty chilly, but unfortunately I was brought room temperature tea that my fiancé joked and said tasted like something that could have been scooped out of a fish tank. Because of this, I had to give 4 stars. The atmosphere was nice, but the seating was tightly packed together. I guess the lack of space is something we have to get used to now that we are in the city. Overall the food was great, my fiancé doesn't care for sushi so he ordered General Tso's Chicken and he cleaned the plate. I will definitely return for their sushi if I'm in the area. read more

This place is more like 3.5 stars. The sashimi bento box is generous with the portions and fish do seem fresh. However, the fried items seem soaked with oil. The spring roll was large in size but would have expected additional ingredients to provide more taste. However, It was pretty good and worth repeating. The dynamite roll was very good. It was very strong in spices and tasteful; which go well with another rice dish. read more

The food and management and staff are prompt. Everything taste as fresh as it can be. This is by far one of my favorite sushi places in the Tyson's area. It's not over price and not super pack everyday other than Friday-Sunday like many restaurants are. Their food is flavorful and they give you just the right amount. If you're a sushi fan come try Sweet Ginger out. read more

This place beat my expectations. I expected it to be pretty good just from judging the reviews but it was great. Definitely treat yourself to an appetizer, specifically the Asian Calamari. It's served drizzled with what tasted like a sweet chili sauce. I want to go back for that alone. Service was good, sushi was fresh and the restaurant was clean. Receipt breakdown below: Tropical Blue Paradise (7.95) long Island Iced Tea (8.95) Asian Calamari (7.95) Volcano Roll (8.95) Dancing Eel Roll (6.95) Shrimp Tempura Roll (5.95) 46.70 + 4.20 (tax)= $50.90 A cool ass lunch for 2. read more

Best I've had in the Fairfax area. Place is intimate and gets busy. HH roll selection is limited but the special rolls are on point.

Went back again since I had a great experience the first time. For some reason, the king crab roll I was raving about last time just didn't taste the same or as great as I remembered. The temperature in the restaurant was much more comfortable this time around. read more

I came here on a weekday with friends. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very Japanese but the service was a bit slow. However, the sushi was delicious and the sashimi combo was also very good. The only thing is that I broke out in hives and I actually am NOT allergic to seafood. weird. The menu selection is very diverse. You can get anything from sashimi and sushi rolls all the way to noodle dishes. It's nice if you have a someone in your group of friends who is a picky eater! The prices were reasonable (a little under $20 with tax) and location is easy to find. I would come back here, but I believe there are better sushi bars in the area. Overall though, I would recommend. read more

One of my favorite sushi places in the heart of Vienna, VA. If you go and try looking for this place you might be a tad surprised - looks like a whole in the wall BUT as soon as you walk in - the ambiance is pretty nice. I am a bit obsessive with sushi (itsonlymyfavoritefoodintheworld) Their rolls are really good here and If you come during lunch time - bento box is always on point. The price is reasonable and the food is just bomb dot com Come to Sweet Ginger when you are contemplating where to try next wrt your sushi adventure! read more

Nope. Not coming back. I'm not picky about my sushi but the roll selection is poor. They're juggling the same 5 ingredients in multiple rolls. Not to mention too rice heavy and not even tightly rolled. Do I need to mention the Chicken Karage was fried in tempura batter....$40 for sub par sushi, no thanks. There's better places out there in VA. read more

Quality cuts in the Coriander Beef. Cozy, classy atmosphere. Just don't look at the kitchen on your way to the restroom. read more

So I seem to have a neverending craving for sushi and this is the best place to go for a fix. Their appetizers are good, they have a large selection of sushi on their menu, and it's always fresh and delicious when they serve it. The sushi looks really good as well in case you're someone who likes to photograph their food before you eat it, but I can't speak for that myself since it's all gone before I would even think of that. A great place to go to for either dinner or lunch. Even when it gets busy, the atmosphere doesn't seem too overwhelming. read more

Very delicious rolls here. We also got sashimi which can in an ice bowl. We had great service and the atmosphere was nice. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Sweet Ginger - Sashimi served in a ice bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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Loved! This will be our new go to sushi place in Vienna! So happy to finally have found a good spot after moving here from the West Coast.

This place is all that and some. We have been going to sushi yoshi also in Vienna but not anymore. This place has faster better service. They have a way better variety and mix of sushi rolls. This place same as sushi yoshi are fresh but this place has these really good baby octopus that sushi yoshi no longer serves. Me and my wife have switch for good even though it is 2 exits further. read more

Still our favorite Sushi place. We used to get it delivered when we lived in Falls Church. Now we live in Centreville and unfortunately Centreville does not have any good sushi. We drive here for the Sushi. Favorite's are the spicy tuna roll and volcano roll. read more

Nice people. Good food. Very accommodating if you call early for a table. My 12 y/o old's favorite Japanese restaurant.

Love their menu! Its got so many options and everything I have tried so far has been amazing! Do try their spring rolls with cream cheese... yuuum! Absolutely delicious! The sushi is fresh and the is plenty of variety. Its reasonably priced too. Highly recommend! read more

Outstanding! These gracious folks know what they're doing. Food was Excellent.. As well as the service. Attention to detail.. food was presented beautifully and portions were generous. And all of this done in a full house.. they never missed a beat. I'd definitely return! read more

The menu has a wide variety of Asian cuisine, including Chinese, Thai, Malaysian, Japanese, Korean and probably some others. Usually such an extensive menu is a bad sign, meaning that they don't specialize in any type of food. Nevertheless, pretty much everything I've ordered at Sweet Ginger turned out to be rather good. I love the chicken and vegetable tempura dish in particular. The only negative thing I can think of is the ginger in the salad dressing, which is so so. Also the General Tso's chicken (I know, how adventuress of me) is not spicy at all, so make sure to ask for the spice rack. The service has been great every single visit. read more

I usually don't like and feel uneasy when i see Chinese, Japanese, Thai food all together in one menu...so with that being said, you should just stick with rolls here. Their dynamite roll is good and the wasabi roll is awesome too. read more

Sweet Ginger - Salmon maki roll and dynamite roll to go. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Boyfriend and I weren't sure if we were craving sushi or Thai so we decided to check this place out. Which is great when you don't know what you want. They have a little bit of everything: sushi, Thai, and Chinese dishes. We ordered a spider roll as our appetizer, which was delicious. Quite honestly, I don't think you can ever go wrong with fried crab! Then we ordered pad Thai and the Thai fried rice for our main meal. Surprisingly both dishes were great, full of flavor. I'll definitely come back. read more

I first ate there in 2008, when my college classmate worked as waiter and I had to pick him up once after work. It was great. The quality was seriously good, and so was the atmosphere. I returned in 2019 and little has changed, but the menu seems to have expanded. Still a very lovely place in sleepy Vienna. read more

You know how you can get cravings for sushi? Well, my roommates and I get cravings for Sweet Ginger! This place is amazing and whenever i want sushi this is my go-to place! Our favorite is the Dragon roll, though I've never had anything here I did not like. read more

I came here with a group of 7 during lunch time and left as a happy customer. We had a reservation since the location is not very big and were seated right away upon arrival. The service was good throughout the entire meal. We had an issue with one of the orders (one of us had ordered the shrimp tempura, but only received the veggie tempura), but the waitress took care of it right away without making a fuss. Most of us took advantage of of their lunch specials (salad + soup + 2 rolls) for $10 and everybody seemed happy with what they got. I ordered the Spicy Tuna roll and the Alaskan roll. Everything about the food was great. The salad was fresh, the dressing tasty. The miso soup had just the right temperature and was not too salty. The rolls were great and had just the right ratio of rice to fish. One of my friends had a sashimi plate, the other the chicken teriyaki. Both enjoyed their food very much. All in all a great lunch. I'll be back for sure once I am in the area again. read more

Sweet Ginger - Spicy Tuna roll & Alaskan roll - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Sweet Ginger is pretty good, its an occasional staple for me and the other half with generally reliable beef teriyaki and sushi. It wins out over most places simply because the man doesn't eat sushi and likes their beef teriyaki. So obviously the beef teriyaki is good, it can be ordered however you prefer you meat cooked. I've also often heard him making happy noises over what I believe in mashed potatoes. So i'll assume its also good. The sushi here is alright, its obviously not the best I've had but its also not bad and I'll willingly eat it again. Spider Rolls - (Deep fried soft shell crab) Good and a nice portion, I have a soft spot for these, but I think think maybe its the type of crab they get, but it has this weird gritty taste. I'll still eat it, but for some it can be off putting. Philly Roll - I've tried these twice, I normally LOVE these, but there is just something I don't like in their smoked salmon. It has this weird bitter edge that is just I dunno chemical tasting. I think next time I may try to get this with regular salmon rather then the smoked. Avocado Rolls - Always delicious Tuna Rolls - Also delicious, very good tuna, doesn't taste off, its actually quite good. The prices are decent, if slightly high depending on what you order, I'm not big on many specialty rolls myself so it keeps the cost down. If you're in the Vienna area and want sushi and don't want to travel this is definitely a place to try. I haven't had much else on their menu unfortunately but they do have a very large menu featuring various traditional Asian restaurant fare along with some fusion meals. The decor of the restaurant itself is nice, tasteful and a bit upbeat even if the restaurant is a bit on the small side. And another big bonus for Sweet Ginger is its available through Mr. Fastman, actually how we were introduced to their food. read more

I must start of saying that this place is like a hidden gem. A friend of mine took me here and I am so glad he did. The sushi is fresh, the service is great, and the place is really cute inside for being in a strip mall. We only ordered sushi and saki. Rolls we ordered: - Crunchy lobster roll : Full of flavor and delicious lobster - Rainbow Roll : was really good - Beauty & The Beast : Loved the eel on top! - Spicy Salmon : Had to order it since its staple. Very fresh and delicious. Overall experience I will def be going back and enjoying more fresh sushi and saki. read more

definitely one of the best sushi places i've been to in VA. I've been in search for a good sushi place since i moved here to Fairfax, and Sweet Ginger is conveniently close to where i work and live :) Sushi is fresh and the seaweed salad is also good, with a side of spicy mayo! read more

My first time having spring rolls with cream cheese. Pretty good. I had the Cherry Bloom Roll, Philadelphia Roll and and an Avocado Roll. I enjoyed them all. The Philly roll was pretty big I've never seen them that large before. The Cherry Bloom roll was nice, didn't blow me away. But good. I might come back.,. read more

Sweet Ginger - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

THE FOOD HERE IS AMAZING!!!! The staff is friendly and will help you with anything you need. My favorite is their sushi boat but they have a wide variety of yummy foods! read more

We ordered... Ninja Roll - shrimp tempura, avocado, and roe wrapped in eel Mee Goreng - a very generous portion of seafood in this noodle dish - scallops, clams, octopus, shrimp - surprisingly generous! Eel Donburi - DELICIOUS eel on top of white rice with pickled vegetables. Service was fast and efficient, ambiance was great... GOOD PLACE FOR A DATE - lots of choice, nice soft flattering lighting, average price of each dish = $16 and very good alcohol list. I left very satisfied and eager to try more of the very interesting items on the menu...next time: Cherry Blossom Roll - cream cheese, crab and fresh tuna! read more

Born and bred in LA, you have a plethora of selection when it comes to Japanese food. When I lived in Vienna, decent Japanese food was hard to come by... Sweet Ginger finally takes the cake! Everything I usually ordered in California was just as good in Virginia. Salmon sashimi, tempura sushi, spicy tuna sushi, bento boxes, set meals, tempura, etc. All delicious. Finally found a go to Japanese place in the DC area! read more

Went here with the family and I must say I had higher expectations on their rolls. They were delicious, don't get me wrong. The angry dragon roll is very nice. That should be at least one of the rolls to try. In any case, my dad actually got a bento box. For what (little) they gave and the price, you are better off to stick with rolls. So far this is the only place around Vienna that I tasted good sushi. Hopefully more will pop up. read more

Lunch ends at 3, and we got there at 2:45. Thankfully, they were still able to serve us, and the food was delicious! We ordered the crispy asian calamari, and two special rolls. I'd say this is one of the best sushi places to eat at in NOVA! Highly reccamend! read more

Sweet Ginger - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Wow, unfortunate that this place has fallen. Was a great Vienna sushi staple for years. Sushi was ok, service was slow and overwhelmed. Hoping that they can turn it around. read more

Quality sushi. Agree with the other reviews that everything had a sweet sauce on it. Not to it's detriment but over the top, nonetheless. They need to expand their space. read more

Sweet Ginger - Asian Fusion Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

I've been there three times and have always had a good lunch. It's usually pretty crowded when I go, so that's a good sign :) I've had their Asian Bouillabaisse a couple of times. It's chock full of seafood in a tangy, lemongrass-laced broth. The soup with one of their specialty rolls is a very satisfying lunch. Today I had the Crazy Roll, which has asparagus, cream cheese, a little jalapeño thrown in for kick, a spicy sauce over the roll and salmon roe (?) on top. Quite tasty! My friends had the Pad Thai, grilled lemongrass chicken breast over vermacelli , and a Red Dragon roll--they all enjoyed their lunch as well. I'll be going back. I work in Tysons, so it's doubtful I'd ever do anything but go there for lunch, so I really can't say what it would be like for dinner. I would advise folks to arrive early if they want to be ensured a table in the afternoon. read more

I have never had a bad experience here, and I have been going regularly since it opened years ago. My husband and I love the spicy tuna rolls! Sushi is delicious and I think it might be the best-priced sushi in town. Absolutely love it. I've never had an issue getting seated at dinner time or on the weekends. My only complaint is the serving of edamame is TEENY... but not enough to knock it down from 5 stars :) Absolutely love Sweet Ginger! read more

I'm always skeptical of trying new sushi spots because I've had one too many sushi rolls that make me just say "meh." But this place is actually really good! It's a small place, located in a not so appealing strip mall, but hey, the best food spots tend to be in the least likely of places, right? Every time I go, I always order the Pacific Roll ($10). It's pretty darn tasty. I always forget that this place doesn't only specialize in sushi, but I can't really speak on any of the other food because I've only gone for the sushi. I've also never had to wait for a table, so I've never seen the need to make a reservation. Then again, I only go during lunch hours. read more

I am very picky about the sushi places I go to and couldn't believe I missed this one. A good friend of mine took me and some buds over to this place and must say, I really like the atmosphere and the service. Their sushi is fresh (well, everytime I go there anyways) and the portion size is amazing. I always get their spicy tuna rolls along with the caterpillar rolls. Anyway, check out this place because the owner and the waitresses/waiters are freaking attentive! Oh yeah, go for the food :D that's the main part, yeah? read more