33 Best Japanese Restaurants near Potomac Falls

“The service is super quick, and the food is well worth the prices. I love the fluffiness of their onigiri--it's a simple snack, but one that keeps me coming back! The food is flavorful and has a really fun presentation for dining in. Lovely plates and bowls and pretty cool chopsticks. 1.6 starsThe atmosphere for dine-in eating is nice too. It's in a Lotte supermarket as part of the "epiQ Food Hall". Somehow though, the space has a vibe entirely of its own, separate from the hustle and bustle of noisy shoppers. You can definitely have a comfortable meal dining in with your friends, or a nice one-on-one lunch with your partner. 1.6 stars.If I had to detract full points from a 5 star review, it would be on price. The prices are not bad for what you get, but they could stand to be a dollar or two cheaper on some of the larger meals. I think that would really round this place out as a 5 star spot for quick Japanese food that doesn't skimp on portions, but also brings a quality meal to the table.Overall, I'd say 4.8 stars.“

“It was good except that it was noisy because there were a lot of people.I ate it to go and it was delicious so I came and ate with my family.The YTS roll was especially delicious with fried green onions on top.Ikura is delicious and Agedashi Nohu is also delicious.In general, the food is saltyThis is one of the best sushi restaurants in America.There are two Ariake locations, but I like this one better than fairfax.This is a restaurant I want to visit again next time.“

“Love this little spot, it's around the corner from our office so we often go for lunch. I don't eat seafood, but my friends adore the sushi -- I used to live in Japan though, so even though I don't eat seafood, I love to go here for the delicious Tempura, Udon, Curry, and Katsu -- delicious and has a cozy environment with friendly staff! Oh and their house salad as the most delicious carrot ginger dressing!“

“I recently took my mom to a restaurant for ramen, and we both liked it. The broth had a good balance of flavors and wasn't too salty. We ordered some other dishes to try, and they were all good. The restaurant's interior was surprisingly lovely, which we couldn't see from outside. Overall, we enjoyed our lunch.“

“This is Sushi Umi located in Herndon, VA. It's a great Japanese restaurant that has great food and sushi. The setting is super cute and the service was great. My waitress was really nice and attentive. She always made sure that I had everything I needed. The star of the show is the "Taste of Umi" which allows you to taste several dishes. My favorites were the eel and the fish roe!!! Just when I thought the meal was over, the chef gave me an extra piece on the house!!! It was a lovely tuna bite. Check it out if you have some time.“

“We gave Mari Sushi Bar and Lounge in Herndon a try for my husband’s birthday, and it is now my favorite sushi spot! Everything was incredible-fresh, flavorful, and filling. Hands down the best dynamite roll I’ve had, and even the fish I usually pass over were so good I kept going back to them. The sauces complemented the fish perfectly, I highly recommend giving them a try.“

“My family and I have been coming here for years and the service and food have always been phenomenal! The servers even took it upon themselves to remember our faces and orders. The fish is always fresh and the staff always make us feel at home.“

“My dad and I are regulars here and for good reason. We’re both very picky when it comes to sushi and there is no other sushi restaurant in the DMV that compares to this gem. The level of freshness and attention to detail is really great. The head sushi chef, Sam, is truly an amazing talent and is an absolute pleasure to talk to. If you’re a snob when it come to fresh, quality sushi, then this is the place for you!“

“This place is always packed, and there's a reason: It is amazing. Our go to is the bubba, yummy Yama and pan fried gyoza. It's right up there with the best sushi we've ever had. And they also have subtle touches, like they put the gyoza in styrofoam containers, and then they poke holes in the styrofoam to make sure the gyoza stays crispy and doesn't soften with its own steam. Also, they will hold open the doors for you if your hands are full with a carry out order. Such nice touches!“

“Food was top notch, and the place was very clean. Only thing is that the portions they give are rather small for a party of multiple people- we had four people in our party, (occasionally, it’s not enough for everyone to just take one), but we just ordered more with the all-you-can-eat system. You can order 3 items from each category at a time. Prime ribeye, brisket, squid, fish balls, shrimp balls are really good. Other items are delicious too. We love our shabu2, tom yum, and sichuan mala soup. Dipping sauce are also very good, especially the hot spot one.“

“I went to YamaChen Sushi for the first time and it was everything I was craving for and more. The 2 for 1 sushi roll combo were a reasonable price and even more delicious. The staff was wonderful. So wonderful that I would return to this place solely based off the kindness and welcoming nature of the staff. The sushi was fresh and flavorful. I can’t wait to return!“

“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!“

“What a wonderful dinner we just had at YamaChen's. it was a lovely experience from beginning to end. Relaxing atmosphere, amazing staff, and of course, the sushi was divine. Thank you so much, for a wonderful, interesting, and tasty meal!“

“This place, definitely deserves a five star ratingAmazing food, very fresh sushi ? , very nice ambiance and the service is excellent⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ star RatingGive this place a try and I’m sure you will definitely love this place We recommend the Sushi Boat ? and some ?Parking: Free parking and lots of parking available“

“Great local sushi place with many options. The tempura was fantastic and the specialty rolls were very tasty! Amazing service and sake selection, perfect for a date night. If sushi is not your thing, they also have ramen, yakisoba, and Korean dishes. Highly “

“I really like the food here, especially the bulgogi and chicken teriyaki boxes. The complimentary sides you get with the box are quite refreshing, especially the kimchi, which I ended up finishing in one bite. The meats here are quite succulent, and I love how the juices drip onto the rice to create this popping, umami flavor. Green tea here was a nice refresher to satisfy my hunger.“

“Excellent gem in Germantown. Moon is a fabulous sushi chef. A long time ago, he was at Sakura and now has opened his own place. The sushi is delicious. The rolls are amazing. The price points are well under normal places. Great variety. Incredible service. Def check them out!“

“This place is very spacious and the decorations really pop. Very clean to. The service was very good and they are quick and friendly as well as accommodating. I can't really recommend much bc we ordered all over the menu and everything came out delicious. The portions are pretty big too for sushi, the fish to rice ratio is very good. On a bit more pricier side but the quality and portions make up for it.“

“We love our new sushi place. We enjoyed our valentine dinner at Samaria Sushi, our favorite place. It is best sushi place in town. Service was amazing and food was great and atmosphere was perfect. Everything was perfect!!! I totally recommend Samaria Sushi especially tuna hand roll. Tuna was fresh, freshly caught tuna.“

“Overall a good Hibachi experience. The cook interacted mostly with the kid in the other party at our table which was to be expected, but otherwise just sort of went through the motions. Food was great and plenty of it! I'd definitely visit again if I was in the mood for some Hibachi.“

“I go to this place pretty often, and always have great sushi! I like to get the selection of sashimi, but everything I've had is good, and always quickly prepared for pickup. Definitely recommend this small place, for pickup or dine-in“

“The sushi is fresh and the kitchen follows food allergy restrictions without charging you for omitting ingredients. Food was really good! I did not arrive during a busy period; so, I received my order very quickly. Customer service was excellent. Very friendly! Small place but cozy.“

“They had the biggest and crispest Korean fried wings I've had in VA. Service was amazing, food is a bit pricey, but for the quality you'll see that it's worth every penny. Definitely recommend this place to all looking for good “

“I found House of Poolesville while looking for a bar to grab a drink and get some food and watch a few games with a friend. The restaurant has a few nice gardens on the grounds and the restaurant has a bar area and a sit down dining area. We sat at the bar and were greeted immediately. I ordered a few drinks and some sushi of the menu and my friend had two Asian dishes. While looking at some of the plants outside, a lady at the restaurant asked if we wanted to take some flowers home, which I thought was very nice. The food, drinks, and service were very good and I will stop in if I find myself in Poolesville again“

“I order here all the time because it’s delicious. The roll in the photo is the 2011 roll but I’d also recommend the fantasy roll to anyone interested because it comes with this sauce that is to die for. The service is great. They know me and my orders so it feels like home. The people are wonderful and always have been. There’s plenty of parking. And I used to dine in here too, cozy atmosphere.“

“Very Nice restaurant. The food was great as well as the staff. They were fast and very professional. I was expecting to share the area with other families, like most Hibachi restaurants, but the area we sat in was just our family. This place is perfect for family celebrations.“

“Came on Friday during lunch time. We were a party of 5 but seated right away. The AYCE is not buffet style in that you go pick your food; you order from the waiter and they bring it out. It can take a while for a waiter to return so make sure to put in a full order while they're there. There is a fee for any food leftover so don't go crazy but be aware of the timing. For kids 3 and under the AYCE is free and they love the little ice cream containers for dessert. As for the food I recommend the hibachi and rice and edamame with most of their specialty rolls. All the sushi was good but the one with mango and sweet potato was a favorite and the fried specialty roll too. Would return.“

“I've been here only once and enjoyed the service, food, and atmosphere of the restaurant. The food is fun to order with all the options to choose from. It's a small place with limited seating, but I was able to find seating during my visit. PokeHub is located across the street from Reston Town Square park, where community events are held throughout the year and where you can spend time at any time during the year. In fact, this is how I found out about PokeHub: I was volunteering at the temporarily relocated Reston Multicultural Festival and while on a break, I grabbed lunch inside here. Great find!Parking: This place is located at Reston Town Center. For the garages, parking is free at Reston Town Center for your first hour, after 5p on weekdays, and free on weekends. For street parking, it's free on Sundays. All other times, you must pay for parking using the RTC app.“

“The food at Shiro Sushi is top-notch. It's always amazing and the yum yum sauce is super good. The wait staff is generally younger and sometimes bring out the food in the wrong order but they are always very attentive and quick to fix any issues. It's hit or miss on how busy it is. Last visit was pretty empty but I've been other nights where we waited for a table. They have lots of sushi with specialty rolls and usually a there is usually something special listed up on the board. It was the Christmas roll my last visit. The Hibachi is always great and comes with a tofu soup and salad. We also really enjoy the calamari tempura appetizer.“

“This is a LONG overdue review of one of my favorite sushi restaurants-- ever. I'm a sashimi snob and have been to some of the best sushi restaurants in LA/SF/DC/NYC and around the world. I've had omakase in all those cities and have eaten at the fanciest as well as the worst. Sushi Yoshi is unparalleled in its value for the quality fish, food and service. You will not find a place more reasonably priced than Sushi Yoshi. Of course the fish and cuts are not what you'd expect at Nobu; but it's REALLY good. The fish is fresh and the portions are big!! It also serves the BEST hamachi Kama you will ever eat anywhere. Hands down the best. The meat is thick and not overly greasy like other places (that usually serves a very think piece of the collar.) The chef and owner Mark is also extremely personable and generous with his portions. You can trust him to use great quality ingredients and fish directly flown from Japan. My family ordered from Sushi Yoshi at least once a week during COVID. They stayed open all throughout the pandemic! In fact, we often had to wait for 15-20 min to place an order on the phone because they were so busy and popular! We still order almost every three weeks or so (whenever I visit my sister's.) And I eat two orders of chirashi sashimi by myself! (Without the rice) All in all, I'd highly recommend trying Sushi Yoshi if you haven't yet. It's a gem in Vienna!“

“Brought our 6 year old grandson here for his first time. Day before Valentine's Day and had the whole place to ourselves. Sushi and hibachi food was all very good and the chef was entertaining for our grandson (typical routine but still very good and engaging). The restaurant is clean especially compared to other hibachi type restaurants we have been to. Prices were as expected. We will definitely come back again“

“Really cute Japanese restaurant! There's mostly Japanese fair (hibachi, bento, sushi, etc.) But there are a couple other Asian favorites (like sesame chicken). Parking is a little confusing, but the parking garage seems to always have spaces!“

“Wow. Generous portions, affordable, bento box was still piping hot, and all very tasty. Bento house knocked it out of the park, definitely ordering again. These guys know what’s up.I had already started munchin before I took the photo, there’s even more than what you see here!“