High quality sushi falls into two tiers: there's the Morimoto/Nobu omakase experiences and then there's the high quality neighborhood joints with regulars and Takumi and perhaps Yume Sushi falls into the latter in the Falls Church area. If I were to compare them with clothing brands, the top tier restaurants would be akin to Hermès: impeccable, yes, but you're refinancing your apartment just to sit at the counter. Takumi is Ted Baker: genuinely refined, quietly stylish, and doesn't require a second mortgage to appreciate. The fish is flown in fresh daily. There is no cream cheese within a 50-foot radius of this kitchen. No yum yum sauce. No roll named after a questionable life decision. Just pristine fish doing pristine fish things. The menu is tight -- bento boxes, focused apps, nothing that needs a paragraph of explanation. The fried oysters and squid tentacles are mandatory. Non-negotiable. Do not test me on this. Then the subtle flex begins: yuzu, truffle, shiso placed with quiet confidence, mango puree that sounds wrong and tastes right, an Old Bay finish that would make Maryland weep with pride, and a Kalamata olive that has absolutely zero business being this good on a sushi menu -- and yet. This is a kitchen that knows exactly what it's doing and doesn't need your validation. For top tier sushi in Falls Church, go with Takumi if you skew towards traditional, go to Yume if you prefer modern more creative options. read more

Our go to for modern Japanese food. Excellent food and attentive service. A hidden neighborhood gem.

Stopped by for a quick lunch before heading to an appointment next month. Overall, I would and probably will return when I'm in the area or in the mood for sushi. Drink: White peach matcha tea. Very good! Not too earthy but not overly sweet. Perfect balance. Food: I'm usually a sushi roll only girly so I decided to try something new with the sushi and sashimi bento box - chefs choice (lunch). Comes with soup and salad to start. The box has sashimi, veggie tempura, nigiri, and sushi. The quality of the fish was nice! I didn't know the nigiri came with a touch of wasabi so that would be my only complaint as I don't have a spice tolerance. Either way, I cleaned the box out! Service: Very prompt and attentive. I was in and out in about 30 minutes. Ambiance: Appropriately calm and quiet for lunch time. Quaint and cozy inside. The sushi chefs can be seen from any seat in the restaurant. The bathroom was super clean as well. read more

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This place is a treasure. I hope the people of the DC area know the gem they've got in Takumi. This place punches way above it's weight in terms of fish quality and value, and they focus on what they are best at... fresh and unique sushi. I had the pleasure of coming here from out of town while visiting friends that discovered this place. Knowing how much I like good sushi, even better if it doesn't leave me broke, they suggested this place. Looking at the menu on Yelp, I knew already that I was in for a treat. Started the evening off with a nice tall cold Sapporo, and ordered the sushi sampler 2 with toppings, as well as an order of seared Otoro tuna nigiri, and a Negitoro roll as well. My friend had never had the premium Otoro before, and we were both exceptionally happy with the naturally buttery flavor of the tuna, along with the flavor imparted by the quick sear. This really got things going on the right food. The Negitoro roll was pretty good, maybe just a bit off on the ratio of rice to fish. But still very much enjoyed it. The sushi sampler was great, all chef's choice. Each piece of nigiri was a different fish, and again, some more unusual finds here. My favorites of the less typical were the arctic char and Japanese snapper. The Saba was quite good too, and I'm not usually a mackerel fan. Each piece was topped with a complimentary spice or flavor, like yuzu, wasabi, black pepper, or even old bay in one case. It all worked. It was all delicious. I'm going to be asking for this place on a return trip without a doubt. Would also point out the service was informative and prompt, and was able to advise one of my friends on allergy requirements. The ambiance is intimate and modern, but comfortable. Will be back! read more

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I always enjoy going to Takumi, especially for the lunch specials, which are really a great deal. The sushi is fresh and it's also creative. The menu is large and varieThe place is very calm and relaxed and the service is always on point. read more

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Once again, an outstanding evening. Jay and his team did an exceptional job with the nigiri - salmon, tuna, seared salmon belly, hamachi were all melt in your mouth. Dine in or take out, you cannot go wrong with Takumi! read more

What a delightful hole in the wall surprise. Came here w a friend who's a sushi pro. Let him order for us. We enjoyed a variety of nigiri. Everything was on point. Even the pieces I wasn't sure of - but tried anyway to be adventurous, were great! The restaurant itself was very simple and casual. I would have appreciated a little more ... pizzaz? But the fish more than spoke for itself. Definitely worth for another trip to falls church! read more

The sushi specials were very good. We went on a Saturday late afternoon. The service was above par - attentive and accurate. The place is spotless - odorless- very well appointed. Will return. read more

Top notch sushi! The restaurant is small and quaint, and you may miss it if you don't know what you're looking for...but such a cute little gem! Things I enjoyed: - Service was great from beginning to end - but the omakase was fresh, tasty, filling and so good - the miso soup and the calamari pasta as starters were perfect! It's a bit of a hike from me in DC, but well worth the visit! read more

Takumi has the best Nigiri in the area. I have frequented this restaurant three times in the last 4 months and I will ALWAYS have a meal at Takumi whenever I am in the area for work. My favorite nigiri was the Seared Salmon Belly. Hamachi Belly w Lime Zest, Fatty Tuna, Suzuki, and Mackerel were also very good. The RICE was phenomenal. It melted like the fatty tuna. My only negative was the roll. It was cut too large and not flavorful. I ordered it once and never again. read more

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The best omakase I've had and the price was such a steal for the amount we were served! 2 appetizers and 14 pieces (last 4 were cooked). The chef and waitresses were so sweet and conversational. The food was memorable and will absolutely go again!! I'm mad that I never came here sooner. PS: omakase is reservation only and not on the menu -- you'll need to call and ask. read more

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I chose to go here since people had talked about how it's pretty good quality sushi for a decent price. I had really high hopes. Walking into the restaurant, it smelled very fishy in a bad way. I understand that there's fish but I know what fresh fish smells like vs borderline rotting fish. I ordered the salmon and avocado as well as the spicy salmon. My partner got the crunchy eel roll, soft shell crab roll, and salmon and avocado. Service was very slow and the place was pretty small so it's difficult to get a seat. Overall, the sushi was disappointing because the rice was mushy and lacked seasoning. Fish portion sizes were pretty small. I tried a bit of the crab roll and the crab was very fishy tasting. The other fish tasted fine though. read more

Takumi - Salmon Avocado Spicy Salmon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

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We live a few blocks from here and have always wanted to try this place. Located in a center next to Pupuseria La Familiar and Lee's Thai along South Washing Street. A small location with a handful of tables and booth dine-in seating. There is also a few front-row seats at the sushi bar. For weekend dinners, there is a wait of 30 minutes or more (from what I would be quoted from the staff when I call in). Now for the food - the dishes were prepared fresh and to order. The service was very quick and friendly and the experience from ordering to checkout. The restaurant is very clean and parking can be a challenge as the spaces are limited within the center. Nonetheless, we will be back to try other options. Enjoy! read more

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Ambience - it's not a fancy place located in an ugly block of retail next to a pupuseria. Restaurant decor is minimal. Definitely not a fancy date night place. There was a slight fishy smell when we first entered which was concerning but it didn't impact the quality of the food. Parking is a nightmare because spots are very limited and often taken by customers of the pupuseria. If you don't immediately find parking by circling to the back in a driveway only wide enough to fit one car at a time you have to get back onto the road and circle around again. There is no offstreeet parking. You may also just want to park at the Dunkin' Donuts across the street they appear to be pretty empty on a Saturday night. Service is extremely nice and attentive. It seems the servers share responsibility of all the tables so there's always someone around to help you. Food: we mostly eat sashimi and we compare quality across different price points and this place is on the lower end of the price point but equal if not better quality than Modan in Tyson's which just opened 1. Salmon - I don't like salmon but my husband said it was equivalent to modan 2. Tuna - good texture and I felt was better than modan 3. Fatty tuna - significantly better than modan I would get this one again 4. Live scallop - on their specials and you should definitely get it if they have it available but it was expensive 5. Fatty hamachi - very good and buttery 6. Uni - they have both the Hokkaido variety and the ones from ME. I dont recommend getting either bc the Hokkaido ones are tiny little pieces so very unsatisfying for what you're paying and the ME ones just aren't good 7. Scallops- very good but they should slice thinner instead of just presenting as one big chunk Sushi - my husband liked their house roll. I always get an eel and avocado hand roll to compare to other restaurants and I find theirs to have too much eel skin on it. I'll pass next time. 5 star rating based on exceptional sashimi at a very point price point read more

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Takumi is a cute little shop situated on the corner. The interior is super fun with art fixtures and little fish lanterns hanging from the walls and ceilings. The staff was super friendly and helped us out a ton during our visit. Unfortunately, the sushi was pretty average, and a few of the pieces we got noticeably lacked quality. The tuna did not taste that fresh, and our fatty tuna with scallion roll didn't really have much flavor other than the scallion and seaweed. read more

Takumi - Sushi Set 2 (6 Pcs Nigiri & 1 Roll), Sashimi (15 Pcs) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Hidden gem. Great menu, fresh wonderful food. Low-key. Simple place and really wonderful food and good options. read more

Decided to order again for lunch as this place is super close to my house. As noted in my earlier review, I wanted the rice on the outside of my rolls and figured it wouldn't be an issue to ask in the future. So this time I asked that the spicy tuna roll come with rice on the outside. They wanted to charge me to add rice. Rice is so inexpensive especially for a restaurant that makes rice in bulk. That's a bit ridiculous to me. The lunch special options are also very limited as to what you can order. Most are just trust the chef and the pick your own rolls you're limited to ones $7.5 or less. They don't allow you to pay the difference to have that roll included. The woman on the phone was SO RUDE. I probably won't come here again. read more

Honestly, I was not expecting much as it seems like a small local sushi shop but Takumi exceeded my expectations! The calamari pasta was super unique and yummy--I see why it's a popular dish. I also got the special sushi set, spicy scallop roll, and the negitoro roll. The fish were all super fresh and prepared so well. There were no fishy smell or taste. The server was super friendly and prompt as well. She had the type of smile that makes others smile. I will definitely be back for more! read more

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Takumi is a fairly new sushi restaurant in the Falls Church NoVA area and it is very... decent. The sushi is cheap for the quality, it's good, just not stellar. I think it hits the spot in the right moments but it has a couple of flaws in my opinion. I came in for a casual lunch in the middle of the week. The space is small and I was hit with a very slightly smell of fishy brininess that had me initially worried. The decor is small yet comfortable, on the warmer side with 2 and 4 tops spread down the space and a sushi bar with maybe 6 seats in the back. Their servers were nice and attentive, did the job solidly. I just got a Sushi Set 3(9 pc Nigiri). This came along with a Miso soup & a House Salad as additional add-ons which was nice. The soup had a very light dashi smell, large quantity of Wakame and less Cubed Tofu. The earthy umami from the Miso I found slightly lacking. I wish there was more tofu instead of Wakame but that is just my personal tastes. The House salad was the standard Sesame Oil + Sweet Soy dressing and a variety of greens. The greens were fresh still retaining their crunch and a nice texture. Though I did wish there was slightly more dressing but all of these nitpicks are a simple fix. Good and meet standards overall. The Sushi had come after a 15 minute wait, really reasonable time. In order from left to right, top to bottom, from my photo. Suzuki w/ Lime Zest - in my opinion, it's better without the lime zest, especially for such a nice-quality fish. The fish had a great texture and a very mild flavor Maguro Akami - Very standard akami with a clean smell and meaty chew, solid highlight. Walu w/ Wasabi Pickle - This might be a first for me, but like most white fish, the flavors are very subtle but the texture was more Hamachi kind of meaty instead of chewy/firmer like most white fish. The Wasabi adds a nice acid and spice to brighten the fish. Salmon - I think the salmon was slightly warm because there was a bit of that briny smell but not enough to make the flavor mute. The texture was the expected buttery meaty feel of salmon. Tai - This fish was chilled nicely for some reason and had a nice texture, very clean subtle flavors, this was likely a highlight for me. Walu - Same notes as the one w/ Wasabi Pickle but just more mild and subtle without other garnish. Iwana w/ Lemon Zest - I like this piece a lot because of the stronger yet still palatable fish scent because it was balanced with the lemon zest. The Iwana had a similar meaty buttery texture to salmon, great piece. Hamachi w/ Lime Zest - Like the Iwana, a proper use of the acidic zest atop a piece of fish that mute any briny notes and accentuate the fatty aromatic ones. Hokkaido Hotate - The most buttery piece! The scallop was of a clear high quality with how clean it tasted and how smooth the texture was. Something I noticed from the Akami that's true among all the pieces was that the rice was slightly cold & a bit loose If the rice was warmer and molded tighter with the fish chilled slightly colder, then the sushi would have a noticeable improvement. Maybe this was caused sitting at the table instead of the bar, but it made up a big difference for me. Also, the use of the acidic toppings is a great idea but could be placed more thoughtfully. I liked the zest on top of the Iwana & Hamachi a lot because they balance the stronger aroma of the fish more and accentuate's the clean flavors. But on the more mild white fishes like the Suzuki, it would be better without it or adjust the flavors of the topping so it doesn't mute the fish but highlights it more, maybe adding some salt atop. Over all, I think Takumi sushi has the potential and great ingredients to make sushi that truly lives up to the local acclaim, but so far they just fall off with a few marks. I would consider returning again to see if they have grown and improved, maybe show up for dinner to try their Omakase, beyond that I have no desire to return. read more

Takumi - Sushi Set 3 (9 Pcs Nigiri) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Quality top notch. Always fresh and delicious. You will not be disappointed. My husband I love the sushi sets and the crunchy shrimp roll... just wow! read more

Takumi - Sushi Set 3 (9 Pcs Nigiri) Crunchy Shrimp Spicy Tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

What a surprise. I stumbled on this place because it's by my art studio. Excellent sushi and service. I appreciate the small clean hole in the wall feel for its authenticity. Did not expect the sushi to be so perfectly fresh and high quality. IMO only Tachibana in McLean rivals it. read more

Great food and service at a very affordable price. Some of the freshest sushi in the DC area. Great ambiance for a date or a group.

Amazing sushi, super nice staff, and very kid friendly! The sushi combos & bento boxes are a great deal too!

Takumi is a popular sushi spot in the Falls church area and is slightly overhyped in my opinion. The sushi here is good but not anything spectacular especially given the price. I ordered the sushi tasting 3 which comes with 9 pieces of nigiri for $30. I would say that ordering the one with toppings is worth it as it does add a good twist. This place is small inside and mostly has 2 tops so keep this in mind when trying to come here in a bigger group! It seems that they take a lot of to go orders so don't be scared if you see a long line out the door (there is also no place to wait inside which attributes to the line being out the door). read more

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Reservations highly recommended since the place is small. A friend introduced us to this small gem. We sat at the sushi bar and tried a variety of appetizers before a sushi tasting. Perfect way to enjoy the food here. Each dish was nicely plated and the flavors were delicious. The crunch in the yellowtail dish was a nice surprise. Scallops were so refreshing, the cucumber and seaweed underneath with a slight tangy sauce. The sushi tasting was delicious too. Toppings made each piece even more enjoyable. read more

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Takumi is an excellent place if you're craving not just sashimi but creative and good flavors in nice rolls. It's not necessarily the basic plain rolls that you're used to at take out sushi joints -- they're pretty solid quality wise but also has enough of a twist where you won't be bored. The ambiance is lovely where you're in a small dining space. Parking is general available and this is a good small town date spot. read more

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I'm a self proclaimed sushi connoisseur/snob. Growing up with a Japanese mom who made rolls for kids' snacks, I'd say I'm not good at anything but very well-versed in the raw fish world. I will seek out Omakase joints in DC since moving from NYC vastly reduced my options to that area but I'm always up for trying out new places suggested to me by trustworthy sources. Went here on a Friday night to a fully jam packed tiny dining area at 6pm. We were rushed which is why I took a star off. I'm not one to stick around and linger even when there's no people waiting. I noticed a long line of people outside and was planning to her after finishing our hot sake. I felt it was a tad rude that the waitress gave us the check the VERY MOMENT we said no to dessert. I've had this happen at Korean restaurants, and as a Korean, I'm not proud that that's a regular occurrence there. But this was a bit of a shocker. The minus one star also includes not having regular hot green tea. Most, if not all, authentic Japanese sushi restaurants will provide free hot ocha. Here, you have to choose from a list of pricey green teas that I'm not even familiar with enough to make that difference. Anyway, the rest of the stars are all for the food. It's not even $30 for a full 9 piece quality nigiri. We also were asked if we didn't like something and we noted we didn't want eel or squid and they complied without increasing the price. Was VERY appreciated to the detail and request. The lunch was less impressive but hey, it's lunch and $5-7 cheaper so what'd I expect? That's the norm but just mentioning it so the expectations are set. I generally don't like regular salmon or tuna but even those were fresh, sweet, and delightful. The hot sake was great- we shared two large carafes. Lunch comes with miso soup and a small side salad- not dinner though so the amount shown might not be enough for someone over 100 lbs (myself). read more

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What better way to kick start the weekend than getting some mouth watering sushi from Takumi! We were surprised by the variety of lunch and dinner sushi options at this restaurant. We decided to try the 2 Philadelphia rolls, Hawaiian roll and the Miso soups for dinner. The sushi tasted fresh and flavorful, the Miso soup felt like a warm hug with savory taste. Location: the restaurant itself is in the corner of the plaza next to hookah place in the heart of Falls Church, VA. The parking spaces are a bit tight and traffic can be hectic in this area. Timing is everything! Ambience and customer service: I placed the order by phone, and the person on the phone was attentive and polite. The inside of the restaurant is clean, organized and decorated in traditional Japanese art. There is an open bar where the chef makes all the sushi rolls to order. I can tell you one thing. The traffic is worth it because the quality and taste the food is excellent. If this will not get your taste buds ready to try some sushi, I don't know what will. read more

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I was really excited about this restaurant based on the incredible reviews it had already, but it unfortunately left much to be desired. It was a very mediocre sushi experience. I didn't feel that the sashimi platter that we got was fresh, especially since the tuna that we had was fishy. I unfortunately wouldn't come back here because I think you can definitely find better quality sushi for a better price. read more

Takumi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Wow, Takumi was fantastic! I needed to stop somewhere for dinner after an event and Yelp told me Takumi was close and good. So I was expecting it to be solid, but it really stood out. All the rolls we got were delicious. The standouts were the crispy eel roll and spicy tuna roll. I'd definitely return! read more

Fantastic quality sushi! A small restaurant with incredibly fresh fish. The chef's choice of fresh cuts was an absolute delight, and their extensive sake menu is very thorough in description and selection. The place is very thematic and intimate for a small location. More surprisingly, everything is moderately priced for the great quality you're getting. Sushi fans, don't sleep on this place. It's definitely up there with some of the bests! read more

Loved this spot! Sukiyaki was great. Pricing was awesome. It was $19 for all of this food for a lunch special and it came with soup and salad. Everything that it came with was a win. Awesome and affordable lunch options. read more

Takumi - Sukiyaki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Good fresh Sushi at a reasonable price. Small no frills restaurant but the Nigiri Sushi was fresh. Enjoyed the crunchy shrimp roll too. Service was just right. Very good experience l. read more

so fresh, so good! cute little hidden gem that I had no idea was near me! loved everything i got. service was attentive and amazing. We each picked a la carte, but the Sushi Tasting options (chose sushing tasting 3) was a great way to try different things! cant wait to come back read more

Takumi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Servers were friendly and sushi was quickly prepared and delivered. Great neighborhood spot for a date.

Quick to go order or agedashi tofu and a few rolls. Prepared quickly and everything was delicious. Extremely fresh!

Wow! My experience at Takumi was phenomenal and unexpected. I decided to go to Takumi because another restaurant I planned to go to had too long of a wait and Takumi was nearby. I am so glad I did because I have found my new favorite sushi spot. Wanting to try it all, I got the chefs choice sushi dinner and was blown away. Each sushi was topped with a different flavored sauce or accompaniment and the spicy scallop roll was fantastic. The wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and the fish we were eating. They answered all of our questions and made the dining experience fantastic. Even the miso soup was great! I can't wait to go back read more

Takumi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Hands down my favorite sushi restaurant in NoVa. Chef Jay trained at Kaz Sushi Bistro before opening this gem. The fish is always super fresh, and there are usually some varieties you won't see at generic sushi bars. Rolls are creative, and the salmon carpaccio appetizer is amazing. Takumi has some great sake choices, and recently added a Japanese whisky menu. The location is pretty cozy, so make sure to make reservations. read more

Takumi - Matcha beer - Sushi Bars Near Me - Falls Church, Virginia

Cute little restaurant with mind servers and amazing sushi. I wish i could come more often.

Ate here before heading out to KC for Ali Wong show. Place was not busy at 5pm - good thing since it's a small restaurant - booth seating is always nice. For apps, Ordered octopus, tempura assortment, tofu & edamames - octopus tad spicy, tofu had yummy sauce. For entrees, ordered sashimi, a few rolls - delish - only the house eel roll had too chewy texture - otherwise, solid sushi. Really enjoyed the sake too - perfect diner for preShow read more