I went here in celebration for my birthday. Let me just say it was amazing!…read more The server Juan was so nice and helpful explaining the menu to us. The food was so fresh and amazing my kids enjoyed it so much. The flavors and the presentation with all the small dishes is absolutely amazing.. For a busy place, I loved how it was not extremely loud. Everyone was very respectful, which made it so much more enjoyable..

Went for Mother's Day with a reservation. Arrived and were seated quickly. We had ordered drinks…read moreand the one thing that nobody wants is a waiter that has cologne on them, especially heavy. Some patrons have serious reactions that can be life threatening and that's the last thing I needed. Almost just got up and left. Fortunately we didn't see him again after asking to stay far away. Masks do nothing for fragrance. Ordered food and appetizers were ok. We did a 4 person grill set for 3 of use the food arrived far earlier than the drinks did. The water we had was tap water and wasn't good at all. Would have got a soda but with bad water not gonna try. Out of the beer I wanted but had something that worked. Ladies got drinks. Small and expensive and mostly ice. Tasted fine. The meat came and was displayed well with names of cuts to see what it was. Some dipping sauces were provided but small portions. Refilled after asking. Those were good. Meats were enough and the. Some for the three of us. The price...stupid pricing. Way stupid pricing. Meger amount of veggies to grill, all just left there. Overall, a good experience but the price is not having us back, ever. Third time ever there. It's a glam price and good for one time and done. I do better at home at 1/4 the price here....NYC style prices...did I mention stupid prices. Yeah...nah.

Cutest hole in the wall!!…read more Authentic Japanese food on Rockville Pike. Never knew what I was missing... their sushi seriously tastes like it was made with love. Absolutely floored by the fatty tuna sushi roll. It is on the pricier side, but honestly, I don't think I even minded. We got the katsu and sashimi combo plus some rolls on the side. The katsu was delicious, and the sashimi was super fresh. The combo also came with the cutest little side dishes, really adorable presentation overall. The staff was also incredibly attentive about my friend's allergies (dairy and nuts). They kept checking in with us and even showed us the sauce ingredients to make sure everything was safe. One of the staff members called my friend "kawaii" after hearing her long list of allergies lol, and honestly, that made my day.

Definitely one of my favorite spots in Rockville! The restaurant is quite small so be prepared for…read morea wait during busy days. Staff was friendly and it felt like I was at a home kitchen because it felt cozy and welcoming. I ordered the katsu don and agedashi tofu. I loved how the tofu was slightly fried and the sauce complimented it very well. This appetizer felt light and made me crave for it more. The katsu don felt very comforting and was flavored nicely. I did add some togarashi for some spice. I would definitely come back to this place! It reminded me when I visited Japan because of the atmosphere and food.

Delicious vegetarian ramen First time there. I'll be back. Nice service. Busy…read more Casual no frills ambience

Came here for dinner with my husband tonight and was blown away. The edamame was perfectly salted,…read morethe shrimp shumai were flavorful, crispy, and so fresh I was willing to burn my mouth each time I shoveled one of those pockets of joy in, knowing full well that they were way too hot to eat. The California roll was the best I've ever had, the spicy tuna roll was delicious, and the volcano roll was incredible - perfectly rolled with the exact correct ratio of different fillings and incredible texture from the tempura shrimp. We ended the meal with a sort of doughnut hole rolled in sesame seeds and filled with a ganache, and as someone who does not like sesame, I ate my entire dessert and was thrilled with the flavor they were able to create with the different components melding together. The service was wonderful, the restaurant was spotless, and I can't wait to go back. Honestly, I wish I had ordered more so I could enjoy my leftovers while I sit here salivating and writing this review. I would post photos, but I ate the food too quickly.

If you?re looking for a chill spot with legit sushi, this is it. The [Roll Name] was absolute fire…read moreand the spicy tuna had just the right amount of kick. It?s not one of those over-the-top, fancy places?just great food and a relaxed atmosphere. It?s my favorite cheat meal spot on the weekends. Don?t sleep on their miso soup either, it?s actually flavorful!

FOOD IS ALWAYS GOOD (I've been coming here near 20 years now)…read more Miss seeing Sonny and Mr Parks and prices have gone up on their buffet a lot (one benefit of higher prices is there does not seem to be a line to get in now)but still worth the trip just not as often as before I will always recommend them for there food ands service (wish I knew where Sonny went)

My current go-to Akira order - Karaage Ramen and the Salmon Lover roll! The karaage at Akira is…read moreactually sooo good and getting the ramen version is a great deal because they actually give you a decent amount of meat compared to the usual to tonkatsu ramen. The salmon lover roll was fine but nothing super special. It was a good complement to the ramen!

Solid ramen spot in Gaithersburg. Perfect for a cold day or a comforting bowl of ramen…read more Ordered their tonkotsu ramen, chicken karage, and okonomiyaki- all delicious! They also have a really good sake selection - one of our favorites was on the menu and it was delicious. The service was decent and the vibes were chill. Would recommend for a casual date or hang with friends!

We came back tonight for the AYCE. You order from an app that you connect from your phone. The…read moreordering was easy and each person in the party can order items at the same time. There's a limit on nigiri/sashimi to one piece per order. What that means is that, when you put in your first (and subsequent orders), you can order one tuna, one salmon, etc nigiri/sashimi. That is a lot better than what I originally thought, which was one nigiri/sashimi total for each round. The variety in the AYCE is impressive. Lots of sushi, sashimi, nigiri, salads, soups, variety of appetizers (not all fried stuff!) and hibachi (beef, chicken and shrimp). Tonight, the food arrived pretty quickly after we put in an order. There was an issue toward the end of the evening when the app stopped working at our table and the table next to ours. The Staff did what they could to fix things; it did take about 20 minutes, though. I'm assuming this isn't typical. Staff did say that this does happen from time to time and the customer needs to exit the app and reorder. Except for the 20 minute delay, things worked fine. We placed at least 12 small orders during our meal. The staff was very good about filling water glasses, bringing our food and taking away empty plates. Really - high praise for the staff. The restaurant is very pleasant to sit in. It has Asian motif and nice music playing over the PA. The only issue was with the ordering system, which, as I said, I'm thinking was unusual. Ice cream and soft drinks included.

Finally came to try this spot after driving by a hundred times . It was so tasty! AYCE for $36 is a…read morepretty good deal especially with sushi and hibachi. Did I mention ice cream and Pepsi products are also included ?! Our waitress was very friendly and explained the menu very well, and I appreciated it a lot . I noticed she was the only one on the floor the night I went on a busy Saturday night! What a badass, she was very quick. The decorations were really nice and the restaurant was very clean. It was divided between hibachi dining room and regular dining room. Keep in mind that they validate parking at the metro parking lot !

Haven't been here for a while. Went for a lovely Friday lunch. They have good lunch specials…read more (Mon-Fri) Their sushi plates we have had are really tasty compare to many in the area. Their service is always pleasnt. The prices are very reasonable for the quality, quantity, taste, and service. Parking can be tight when busy. The ambiance is casual and atmosphere can feel small when busy. Otherwise, our experiences have always been excellent.

What we got:…read more Yakitori - 3.5* only docking 0.5 points because of price ($5 for 2 skewers). Taste was pretty good! Gyudon (donburi) - 4* I wanted it to be just a tad saucier,l but other than that it was good flavour. Spicy bulgogoi (donburi) - 5* great as always!

This was our fist time here, it was delicious! Fresh and…read moretasty amazing sushi and combination fried rice. Our sever was very sweet and provided us with great service! We give this place a 10!

First time customer. Fast and friendly service in this sushi restaurant located in the Muddy…read moreBranch shopping center. Value for the money is on par with most sushi locations in the area. Plenty of dining tables and nicely decorated. Felt like a few of our choices missed the mark. Wasn't impressed with the tuna or the vegetable noodles. The base of the soup was just not to my liking. The salmon was good.

I love this place!!…read more Super close to my house. Super fast. Delicious. 10/10 Have only done take out so can't speak to service except for the folks who work at the counter and are super nice! I always get the red dragon roll but my husband tends to branch out and order a different one every time. There hasn't been a single time he's been disappointed.

Their AYCE sushi is fairly good and decently priced. It just isn't my favorite format for doing…read moreAYCE. Although the rolls are generally fresh, they are placed in the buffet area and you serve yourself rather than made to order. The selection is also more limited than at other AYCE places of similar quality and the other places offer other buffet dishes. For folks local to Germantown this is a decent option but it is not comparable to options in Rockville that I am used to.

We sat at the tables with the tatami mats and they were quite cozy…read more What we got: Strawberry kakigori - 5* it was delicious! Another solid shaved ice dessert by Okaeri.

Love how cute the interior is. Super cozy and cute. But not gonna lie the chairs are quite…read moreuncomfortable. Keep that in mind if you have a bad back. Also cool how it's attached to like an anime store, so you can do some eye shopping while waiting around. As for food, I think the dessert was ok. The kakigori was honestly a bit flavorless. I think honestly some condensed milk or just more sweetness/syrup can make this better. Just tastes like it's missing something. And the pancakes are decent. Honestly, I thought the mochi ice cream was the best thing there in my opinion. Also, the food took SO long to come out. Waited at least 20 minutes but it's calm. Have yet to try the food here but will probably be back because my friends like the vibe of the interior. Will update you once I do!