Another good find! We are surprised this place was empty when we get there. The food was really good! We ordered the Tonkatsu Curry and for anyone who loves Coco Ichibanya in Japan, this is the closest we found here in DMV area. It was SO GOOD! We will go back to just have that again. For the sushi, there are one from the order that didn't fit for our taste buds. We liked most the two sushi from the left (including the eel) those are really good. The service was on point and the place is really nice. It could cater from small to big groups. They only have indoor seatings. While for the parking you can ask them for ticket or to validate if needed. read more

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We went to check out the $1.50 nigiri. The nigiri were smaller than what you get at other sushi restaurants, but the fish was fresh and delicious. And my son really enjoyed his Tonkatsu Fried Pork Cutlet. I tried it...perfectly crispy and flavorful. You can't beat the prices here. Shout out to the single hostess, server, busser, and cashier all in one! He was an older gentleman who moved quickly and was so nice. There was also just one sushi chef. We were watching him work, and he moved fast too! It was lunchtime and the restaurant got busy, but service was still great. I really don't know how they did it. They validate parking so it's free! read more

We came here on a recent Saturday afternoon. FYI, there is a parking garage in back of the restaurant and parking is free on the weekend. At other times, Takohachi will validate your parking. We were the only customers. We liked that the front side of the restaurant is all windows, so with sunshine streaming in, the restaurant had a warm and cheery feel. We were a little overwhelmed when were given like four different menus. We started out with the pork belly appetizer, which was probably our best dish of the afternoon. We also ordered the spider roll. Takohachi's spider roll comes with soft-shell crab, avocado, crab and fish roe. It was pretty good though the roll slices seemed fragile and started to fall apart. We ordered some kind of tonkatsu "bento box". It came with an excellent chicken katsu (loved the crunchy breading), udon, rice and a simple salad. This entrée also came with these interesting rice "balls" that were rice with a toasted slightly sweet exterior. I also ordered a toasted rice ball. It's what you think a toasted rice ball would be, white rice in ball that's been toasted. No additional ingredients or flavorings. JP ordered a grilled whole sardine, which he liked. Service was friendly and attentive. We'll be back. read more

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Food was great! Went in on a Friday at noon for an office lunch and the place wasn't very busy. There was only one sushi chef so we did have to wait a bit for all the orders that you'd expect from a large group (11). I'm not a big sushi fan but my Chicken Katsu Curry was delicious. Everyone's food came out perfect, looked great, and received rave reviews. Server was on top of things and steered us in the right direction with the man options offered at lunch. Go check it out, you won't be disappointed! read more

Takohachi Japanese Restaurant - Chicken Katsu Curry Rice - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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We came here for dinner on a Friday and it was pretty empty. We ordered the sushi sashimi set and the small set which included udon, tonkatsu, inari, salad. Most of the fish were good. Salmon was the best, but I did eat a fishy piece. It's a hit or miss I guess. The rice didn't have that nice fluffy texture or rice vinegar flavor most other sushi restaurants have. The udon soup was nice and light. The tonkatsu was probably the best part. It was battered and fried perfectly without being oily. The service was good and ambiance is casual. read more

Takohachi Japanese Restaurant - Small set (udon, tonkatsu, inari, salad) - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I love sushi, especially nigiri, and was excited to try Takohachi because of the $1.50 ngiri, but I was just really disappointed. The selection of nigiri is pretty wide, but I found the fish not entirely fresh. I did a carryout order, and I don't live far, so my food shouldn't have been affected by quality, but it was. Not sure, I'll come back and try other things if the fish quality leaves a lot to be desired. read more

My husband and I were impressed with the amazing food! This place is what you'd expect from an izakaya, minus the yakitori: a great selection of beer and food at a fair and affordable price! We went for lunch on a Sunday but it was pretty empty, so service was quick and the staff was friendly. It was nothing fancy, but the furniture was old (table and high chair were sticky), although I did appreciate some of the decor hanging on the walls. We've already decided we'd come back! They also validate for free parking in the garage. read more

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Cheap sushi!! It won't be the most mind blowing sushi but if you're looking to satisfy a craving, this is the place to go. Sushi is $1.50 a piece and you fill out a paper menu of what sushi you want and how many pieces! You can also pick from their menu and predetermined sets. The people who work here are extremely nice and the place is decorated quite homey. This is a great cheap place for japanese food. read more

Takohachi Japanese Restaurant - Taiyaki with ice cream - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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My husband and I have been visiting Takohachi for the past couple of years, and it's a consistently lovely and relaxing spot to enjoy genuinely satisfying Japanese food. While we often choose the ramen, which is always excellent, I recently had the bento set again--one of my favorites on the menu that offers great variety. The service is always dependable and superb. There is a kind gentleman who usually serves us and makes the dining experience pleasant and attentive every time. read more

Takohachi Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I've come here twice and at most currently it's about average for me, nothing bad and considering the price I paid for a whole meal and some change to take away for under $30 (which now a days feels like a steal)! There are multiple menus but I went for nigiri pieces, their small curry udon special, and croquettes. With the curry udon special it came with udon, curry, and a salad. The food was average - but I will say for the price getting sushi pieces for $1.50 is honestly unbeatable. I do love how cute the menus are with their drawings! If their food quality increases this spot will definitely end up more popular :) Service is good- every time I've come here it's always been pretty casual, quiet, and not busy at all! They did upgrade their interior recently to a new design but still feels like a pretty hole in the wall, mom/pop shop at times. read more

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Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 10/10 First off I love sushi and one thing about Arlington, VA is that they have a lot of good sushi options. This place is in my top 10 when it comes to sushi. We started off with dumplings and tempura appetizers. The dumplings had great flavor and the soy sauce based sauce complimented it very well. The tempura was light and airy. Sometimes with fried foods you get that mouth feel of grease. But that wasn't the case for this. In the tempura appetizer you get: shrimp and an assortment of vegetables that are tempura fried. All is delicious and nothing was too heavy. My friend got the tonkatsu pork. She enjoyed it very much. I other hand got sushi. The sushi was very fresh and well prepared. I like that they have an assortment of regular rolls and signature rolls to choose from. Lastly we rounded off our dinner with dango!!! It was light, chewy and warm. Very delicious and not overly sweet. It also paired nicely with the vanilla ice cream! read more

Takohachi Japanese Restaurant - Mitarashi Dango with Ice Cream - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Our waitress was awesome, and I really appreciate her recommendations. Our food was very good-- especially the meat wrapped scallions. I would not say this is the best restaurant on my vacation, but it was a good experience and I would go back and try other dishes. That's definitely a win. read more

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I was surprised that their sushi wasn't fresh, it had the consistency of being refrigerated, exposed to the air for a long time.

This sushi is so delicious - and one of my favorite things is that the portion sizes are wonderful for to-go orders (check out my photos)! Everything tasted flavorful and fresh. Although I've only ordered to-go, the ambiance of the interior is cute and clean, and at some point I'm sure I will dine in. I've also never had an issue with service, at least for take out orders. Can't wait to keep ordering sushi from here! read more

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I was having serious withdrawals from eating delicious Japanese food often in Hawaii and needed a fix. Takohachi has been on my radar for ages so figured I'd try an order to go of the Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura dish with udon noodles. It was very good, not the best I've had, but hit the spot. Service was so nice when I arrived, she actually asked me how my day was going so far with a kind smile. I was so thrown off because customer service these days are usually so cold and automated, I felt sad that it was a weekday and the restaurant was totally empty. The ambiance is really cute and cozy and it's unexpectedly very large inside. Next time I look forward to trying the Japanese curry rice dish! read more

Takohachi Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The hubby and I went here for lunch on 8/13/2023, we were the first ones there and were told to pick any seat we wanted. We were given two waters right away and asked if we wanted anything additional to drink, which we did not. After reviewing the menu, my hubby ordered the Curry Tonkotsu Ramen and I ordered the Tonkotsu Ramen. I also ordered Crab Jumbo Lump Sushi and Unagi Nigiri. The waitresses were very aware of our water cups and kept them filled. After awhile, a small salad with ginger dressing arrived for me, I asked why I was getting a salad and was told that salad was a part of the ramen lunch special. I said cool and then inquired why my husband didn't get salad and the waitress told us that his would be on the side of his meal. She left, but I kept thinking about what she said and couldn't understand why the presentation of my hubby's salad would be different than mine since we both had ordered ramen. However, I was starving and began eating my salad, it was basic, lettuce and ginger dressing, but it was a nice, clean start to my entree. After eating a bit of my salad, I went back to thinking about why my hubby didn't have one and then I got concerned that the waitress had not correctly heard my hubby's order and confused it with a curry dish. My hubby asked the waitress and that is in fact what had happened, she thought he had ordered a katsu curry dish. She apologized, put my hubby's correct order in and eventually he got the same side salad I previously had. My sushi came out after my salad and it was delicious, I loved it! The ramen came out after awhile, I was surprised that it took awhile as at other places it comes out at lightening speed. When the ramen did come out, mine was delicious! The broth was nutty and porky. The pork pieces were thick cut, lots of noodles and flavor. It was great! My husband's was also good, but different, very curry forward. My hubby liked it, couldn't finish his ramen and said he would order it again. When we got the bill it was wrong as it had the incorrect entree for my hubby, my hubby brought it to the waitresses attention and she immediately fixed it. Overall, delicious experience, we will be back! read more

To start the service is amazing. They are so kind and welcoming. The environment is so cute, it's lower lighting but still can see things very well. And the food is absolutely amazing, priced great and tastes great too. It's right below an apartment building and parking tickets are validated. Absolutely love this place. And to add really quick food service. read more

Takohachi Japanese Restaurant - Seaweed salad and hot green tea - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Micro Delivery Review - ordered food through Uber Eats. The packaging was fine on the outside. I really enjoyed the sushi and I liked that it came with a good portion of wasabi, but I will say I was disappointed that my tempura sauce had leaked before I even had the chance to use it, it had soaked into the vegetables, unsure if this was the restaurant or Uber eats fault. I did want to leave this review though because I actually enjoyed the food and I enjoyed the price for the fish to rice rice ratio. read more

Takohachi Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! I've been coming here for lunch at work and I don't think I'll be going anywhere else for a while. Not only is the price fair, the food's genuinely so good!! I've been missing actually good, authentic Japanese food since I visited Japan a year ago, and Takohachi fills the spot. I've ordered several different dishes, Temaki, sushi, tempura, bento boxes and their Japanese curry, I haven't been disappointed yet. The service is fast, and the workers are very polite. Please support this restaurant, it's a hidden gem :) read more

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One of the only true Japanese-owned businesses in the area. I initially came here years ago for their $1 nigiri and would order a storm. After the pandemic, those days are long gone as the business was struggling and had to up the price (understandable because you don't want them to close down). While the nigiri is smaller and cost more, it's still a good deal compared to DC prices. Not only that, they also serve authentic udon, curry, karaage, and many more Japanese comfort food. I know the word authentic is overused, but it's valid here since the owner is Japanese! This place has been struggling as of late so I hope folks will give Takohachi a chance so they can keep their doors open for years to come. read more

I've been meaning to try Takohachi for ages because of their $1 nigiri deal and even thought it's been raised to $1.50 (understandable due to inflation), the sushi's quality still exceeds the price. For the most part, we got reasonably portioned fresh fish that tasted amazing with well-seasoned rice. I appreciated that the menu even included options, such as salmon belly and yellowtail belly, that I don't often see at other places. The only one I would not recommend is their uni. Although uni is one of my all-time favorite foods, theirs tastes like bad seawater and is a testament to receiving high caliber ingredients for an extremely low price. I will definitely be back though and am looking forward to try more of their numerous items, such as their mackerel and masago. read more

Takohachi Japanese Restaurant - Nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I was visiting DC and had to make the visit out here for the $1.50/piece sushi. It's actually not too far from DC and we ended up finding street parking but apparently you can park in the plaza's garage and get the parking waived for dining here. The menu for $1.50/piece nigiri is so worth it. They have a good variety ranging from tuna to salmon belly to sweet shrimp and raw scallop, which is my absolute favorite. They even have uni for $2.50 and salmon roe for $2. Although the photos on this page looked good, I was still skeptical at whether the quality of the fish would actually be good considering the price and somehow, they managed to keep the quality pretty good. I was actually surprised at the quality of the pieces I got. Of course, it's not going to be omakase level or anything, but it was still fresh and at a decent size. After our first round, both my fiancé and I ended up putting in another order for more! We enjoyed almost all the pieces that we got, and we tried a good variety from the menu too. The crawfish salad was surprisingly tasty, something I've never had in sushi before. And the uni was nice and creamy, not grimy. The only one that we both agreed wasn't the best was the salmon roe, which was a bit saltier than what we prefer. In my opinion, I think it's 100% worth the visit. For only $1.50 a piece (and $2.50 at most), it's so affordable and they have a selection that I've never seen elsewhere at such a good price. Also, they offer this ALL DAY! read more

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Been looking for a Japanese-owned Japanese restaurant serving authentic Japanese street food and so happy I found Takohachi! Best tempura and tonkatsu I've had in the DC area. The menus reminded me of the ones in Japan, the udon authentic, and the sushi fresh. Perfect portions, great service, and prices are beyond reasonable. I am glad I found this place. I will be back! read more

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I enjoyed my meal But was concerned about the empty seats I hope it was just an off night I will try again soon I want to discover more about the menu read more

Takohachi Japanese Restaurant - Ginger salad and miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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I recently went here with my friend and they had a special lunch menu. We ordered the pork belly, takoyaki, karaage, and the chicken skin skewers. The takoyaki wasnt the best as it lacked bigger pieces of octopus. The chicken skin skewers were also a bit off since we thought they would come crunchy, when they actually were soft - one of the the skewers even had hair in it but our server was nice enough to offer a replacement, but since we didn't enjoy it, we declined. Out of all the lunch specials, our favorite was the braised pork belly. As for the sushi, we ordered our regular pieces but we were surprised when we saw a 50% increase in the sushi prices. I think the sushi is worth $1 but I understand that due to inflation they had to raise their prices.. I just wish it wasn't increased by 50%. The reason I would come back here is because it is decent, still kind of cheap, and is convenient for a quick sushi meal. read more

Takohachi Japanese Restaurant - Variety of sushi assortments - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

A Japanese restaurant with various sushi, sashimi, rolls, ramen, and other non-sushi options. It is a clean and tidy place with good service and ambiance. read more

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Had an excellent dinner this past weekend. Very welcoming staff and attentive service. The entrees include a salad and miso soup, a great way to start the meal. The grilled salmon was perfectly cooked and tasty. The pork tonkatsu was also crispy and delicious. This place is not easy to find but well worth the effort. read more

We eat here at least once a month! Fresh sushi. Extensive menu. And the service is fast and friendly. Quiet restaurant that is nice for visiting! Great location and super clean! read more

Takohachi Japanese Restaurant - Sushi combo! Yummy! - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I came here for dinner a few times. There are seatings in the first floor or second floor, though it is the same restaurant you can feel two different vibes and ambience. I got the chance to try their yakitori (skewers) which was grilled with a nice Smokey flavor and also very meaty. The ramen was not too salty and served with a great balance of flavors. Services here are also friendly. Would recommend and come back again. read more

We got the $1.50 nigiri and one of their specials which was a pork katsu and udon. The pork katsu and udon were absolutely delicious and our favorites! The katsu was crispy and the udon was really flavorful. I really did not like the nigiri or the shrimp tempura roll we had. The rice on the nigiri was SO mushy, it was honestly a textural throw off. The shrimp tempura roll was just...really not good, just look at the color of the shrimp in the picture. The service here was really fast and we were able to get seated very quickly on a Friday night! I would come back but definitely not for the sushi. read more

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The menus were sooo overwhelming as they had a bunch of different ones with menu items being all the place. I think my friends just tried a few of bunch of different things, and it was all very average. Nothing in particular that we loved or hated. It was just a satisfactory meal with decent service. The vibes of the restaurant were a bit odd as it was kinda open but also a bit run-down compared to the rest of the area. read more

Takohachi Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This is my family's new go to place for Japanese food. 5 stars for affordable lunch sets and nigiri. Love their sashimi lunch set and $1.50 a piece nigiri. Nigiri is slightly small in size, but still delicious and fresh. Friendly customer service. Garage parking is free with validation. Restaurant could use new seats. Hopefully it's in the works to beautify the place soon. read more

Takohachi Japanese Restaurant - Nigiri salmon, smoked salmon, sweet ebi, scallop - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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My thoughts from the previous review still stand, but I'm giving it a 5/5 this time around. The salmon belly nigiri is so good and the sushi rice here is one of best I've had in the area. The unagi nigiri is also very tasty if you want a few bites other than the salmon belly, HAHA. The sweet shrimp nigiri is alright but there's not much shrimp so I probably won't order too much of that next time. In general, the salmon belly here is super fatty and delicious and I'd happily wait 30-40 minutes for the nigiri here given the very reasonable pricing. My friends and I love the sushi here! I am satisfied with the 16 nigiris I ordered here (which was a bit over $20 after tax and tip). I'd consider going elsewhere for food if you are in a rush for time though. read more

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I am so baffled how a place like this exists. $1 nigiri?! All my hopes and dreams, yes!! The fish is fresh tasting, and good portion sizes. It is better than all you can eat because no one is looking over your shoulder to see if you eat all your rice! Love love love it here. Please never close. read more

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Came here for lunch after an appointment and it did not disappoint! I got the sukiyaki Bento box (sadly there are no subs for this) and it was amazing! Comes with fresh tempura veggies--except the eggplant because I hate eggplant. Also has the beef with shiitake mushrooms and onions sautéed in some soy marinade sauce. Topped with a well done fried egg. The bento also has the classic iceberg +ginger miso carrot dressing salad. There was also seaweed salad, some Japanese egg omelette, a siu Mai? , rice and dipping sauce for the tempura. I also ordered from their 1-2$ sushi nigiri menu, and they're not the largest size but freshly made and delicious! The Uni one was 2$ but worth it! The service was very efficient (I think I walked in right before the lunch rush). The wait staff were very attentive and the kitchen was prompt with my order as well. I'm a huge fan of the lunch here, I will definitely be returning. read more

Takohachi Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This is such a cool spot, they have $1 nigiri all day long! I had so much fun ordering nigiri but thats not all, they also have a full menu. This time around my group and I were craving fish so we stuck to the nigiri. I will have to come back to try other things (which I will). Three stars because service is poor and slow, food comes out slow and the interior booth we sat at had seats that looked ripped, old and peeling. These things bring the quality done in my opinion to the experience The nigiri was very fresh, no complaints about the quality. I highly recommend the salmon belly, sweet shrimp and yellowtail belly. The sashimi was good, cut smaller than typical but flavor and freshness are on point. Great spot but kind of hidden. Hope to be back to try again. They have ramen and other dishes and appetizers too. read more

Takohachi Japanese Restaurant - Sashimi Deluxe - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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My family and I ordered 2 udon sets, the meatball soup, and various nigiris to try out. The pork katsu and udon were really delicious. The katsu was crispy and the udon was hot and flavorful. The takoyaki was also pretty delicious. The meatball soup was hot and peppery - I enjoyed the soup more than I enjoyed the actual meatballs. As for the nigiri, they were a steal at $1.50. There are many different fish and seafood to choose from. Some fish cuts were definitely better than others in terms of quality. Salmon and scallop nigiris were my favorites. I found the squid nigiri to be too chewy and the yellowtail too fishy smelling. Service was very quick and the waitress was nice. The restaurant is pretty spacious, but the seats are old and torn up. As for parking, the restaurant will validate your parking ticket. Overall, the food was decent and didn't really standout in any way. I would say if you are looking for some affordable sushi, you should definitely check out Takohachi for their $1.50 nigiri deal. read more

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Takohachi reopened and we were excited to check it out. We ordered some appetizers (Aged Dashi Tofu and Pork Ribs), rolls, and $1 Nigiris. Food was okay. Wouldn't get the tofu and pork rib again. Majority of the $1 Nigiris were fine. (Taste and portion wise for the price was fair) There were a few we ate where it seemed a little fishy like it might be going bad. But overall we think it's still fun/worth it if quality/consistency isn't huge for you. They do take out $1 Nigiri as well. What really got us was the service time. The staff was nice, but the food took forever. We put our order in pretty quickly before it got busy and it took 40 mins for our nigiri to come out. The rolls came out in the next 10 mins, but we waited another 30 mins for the appetizers to come out lol which we think maybe it was forgotten/not put in? Not sure. If you're dining in, the free 1 hr parking in the nearby garage might not be enough time. read more

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The deals here are amazing! $1 nigiri! Service: 8/10 Vibe: 8/10 Beef teriyaki bento box: 9/10 Nigiri: 8/10 Eel avocado roll: 9/10 House salad: 8/10 Total: 8.3/10 (4.15/5) read more

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I love this place!! The new location is fantastic. $1 nigiri can't be beat. Good quality fish and really great amount of food for the price. I recommend giving this place a try read more

Takohachi Japanese Restaurant - $1 nigiri - Japanese Near Me - Arlington, Virginia