31 Best Japanese Restaurants near Sterling

“Awesome food, great specials menu (check it out as you walk through the door!) very friendly staff. Great location overall!“

“Absolutely the best dinner experience I've ever had! The environment was absolutely amazing. We had a party and the area they sat us in was so perfect. Everything from appetizers, to the entree, and desert was so delicious and beautiful. Service was amazing. They even had a live piano player which was excellent. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a special night out. Thank you YamaChen for a great night.“

“非常快樂的生日聚餐。食物非常新鮮。蟹腳非常好吃 😋謝謝Jack請客“

“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“

“This my first time being there and eating at a sushi buffet. Excellent food quality and Perfect customer service. Employees really care for their customers.“

“You get a lot of food for the value and it's decent. I wouldn't say it's the best but it'll do.
The sauce is very good.

BUT - the atmosphere is horrendous. It feels like a hospital service hallway in there. All the light bulbs are cool white with no shrouds, there's no music, and the booths don't have padding. I don't know how the workers stay sane. I can't stand sitting in the place long enough to get takeout.“

“I really like this location! Everyone is always really nice!I've been going here for years and I'm just now writing a review! But I've literally never had a problem and when something did get mixed up it was always fixed promptly and without hesitation!I highly recommend signing up for the app! You can get extra deals while working your way towards a free teriyaki tray or $5 off!The food is always so yummy! If you haven't tried, I recommend switching the rice for noodles! (There is a small upcharge) but those noodles ???Also I normally am not a fan of egg rolls or spring rolls, but they're to die for here!“

“very good sushi! taste of umi!!“

“Sooooo GOOD! Great presentation and they had so many different selections of sashimi and sushi as well as rolls. thank you very much!“

“Great food. amazing service“

“sushi is on point!! love the staff!! great vibe!!“

“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.“

“Best Sushi! Great atmosphere and staff!“

“Outstanding sushi, salad, soup and tempura. Great and attentive service. Akira Sushi hits the ball out of the park.“

“Amazing Sushi and Sashimi - Definitely a Must to Sooo... Fresh and Delicious. We will definitely be Back for more...“

“Came here on two separate occasions - during a weekday lunch and weekend dinner. The food quality remained consistent and was so delicious! I like to try a place twice before recommending it to others.

Menu items I’d order again:
- any kind of sashimi (amazing quality and generous-sized slices)
- ahi tower
- summer roll
- salmon maki roll

Items I’d pass on:
- salmon carpaccio (the sauce wasn’t it)
- fried ice cream

Overall, the price points are a bit higher compared to other local sushi places but the quality is 100% worth it.
Important note: they’re known for their sashimi and sushi, so don’t expect much when you order ramen lol. If you want good ramen, go to a restaurant that specializes in
it.“

“Where do I even start? After seeing so much hype for Sushi Ohayo on TikTok, I decided to visit after the buzz died down a bit. Let me just say, I'm so upset I didn't come sooner. This place offers all-you-can-eat sushi for $31.99 per adult, and it was worth every penny.

I stuck with the classics: spicy salmon roll, spicy California roll, New York roll, fried dumplings, and steak hibachi. Everything was an absolute 10/10. But what really STOLE the show were the volcano roll and the Ohayo roll--both are a MUST-TRY. The volcano roll was hot and delicious, and the Ohayo roll had the perfect crunchy tempura texture.

I can't even put into words how amazing this place is--you just have to try it yourself. The service was fantastic too--our server was very attentive, constantly checking to make sure we had sushi in front of us at all times.

Definitely coming back. It's a 45-minute drive from where I live, but it's 100% worth it!“

“Really nice spot. The food was delicious and filling. Loved how the place looked very comfy and inviting. I got the spicy yellow tail and the fresh salmon Philly roll.

Really enjoyed the cute plates! Very nice touch. 😊“

“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!“

“We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner meal. As always, the chef was masterfully entertaining 🔪🔥— The food was fantastic‼️“

“I came to Noku the other night on a date and was seated at a super cute booth by the window! The ambiance was great and the food and service were even better! As someone following a gluten free diet due to Celiac, I appreciated their gluten free menu and our server, Trisha's suggestions and willingness to make most menu items (separate from the GF menu) I inquired about gluten free with substitutions. Trisha was so wonderful and I appreciated her creativity, understanding, and attentiveness so much. I will definitely be returning and suggest anyone who loves sushi do the same, especially those with food allergies looking for an accommodating and safe place to eat!“

“A little slice of Japan. Since leaving a few years ago I have been missing Japan. This place took me right back. Sushi, ramen takoyaki, everything was perfect and delicious. Kids chopsticks so my littles can practice. We will go back.

Kid-friendliness: Very accommodating for my children who were reasonably well-behaved as they were very excited for this special treat.“

“Really good place and great food“

“Come here every year for my birthday. The service is always great and fast. It’s dinner and a show. Jesus has cooked for us many times and he always recognizes my family and I. The chicken and steak teriyaki hibachi are my favorites. I love when they do the food toss at you to catch the shrimp in your mouth. The veggies always taste fresh and the food overall is amazing. If you tell them about a birthday they will come out with a big drum thing and sing for you- it’s hilarious. Overall a great place with amazing food!“

“I always love the sushis over there & he loves the beef bento..“

“Yummy… love their presentation and fresh food!“

“It’s a very busy place so we recommend to make a reservation or you may be lucky to get seated at the high sushi table.

Sushi is being made right in front of you so it’s nice to watch it being made.

Food is delicious, at least the options we ordered.

There is a parking house across the street but it’s busy as well so be ready to drive a couple of floors up to find your spot.

One Loudoun is getting too overcrowded and so is this place.

Prices are a bit higher for the size of the portions but again, you are paying the One Loudoun premium.“

“I usually don’t leave reviews but I didn’t leave a tip and the cashier was very nice and brought our food. My wife brought me here after eating here the day before. She loved the shrimp tempura rolls so she got it again and we both had chicken teriyaki. Delicious food, convenient parking. Overall a great place. I would definitely recommend.“

“This place is walkable distance from our house. We are vegetarians - WOULD YOU BELIEVE IF I TOLD YOU THEY HAD SO MANY OPTIONS? Yes you heard me!!! If you’re a vegetarian and think you can’t have Sushi - go to Kumo Sushi. We love their sweet potato rolls, cucumber rolls, mushroom rolls etc, love it! So tasty! Tummy and heart full happy! Well definitely keep coming back.

Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options! Healthy and tasty for sure.“

“You're probably used to the hot pot spiel by now. In case you're uninitiated, at hot pot places like Hot Spot here, you pick your soup base from a bunch of possible options - se chuan, tom yum, herbal, etc. Then you order a bunch of raw meat and veggies to cook in your soup. You have a personal cooker for your soup and you can adjust the heat. There's also a sauce bar in the back where you mix your own flavor of sauce. Look up the sauce bar for sauce recipes.

The place could get crowded on Friday and weekend nights. If the weather is cold like it's a hot pot kind of day, you can expect an hour's wait. The original Hot Spot (not this location) used to be one of the only ones in the area a few years back. Now, there are so many options. I cannot say anything stands out about this particular establishment. The food is alright. If you live nearby and don't want to drive far, it's a good hot spot option. For me, the soup bases are not as punchy here. That's only my preference. If you do prefer your soup on the lighter side, this could be a perfect "Hot Spot" for ya.“

“Very good! 4 stars!!! Was nice to get out of the house and dine-in once in a while. Introduced the kiddos to sushi & they really liked it!“