41 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!“

“The sushi is amazing-as well as the appetizers. Service is perfect and the restaurant is gorgeous!! A must when visiting VA Beach!!“

“I’ve found a new favorite Japanese restaurant! Real Japanese food made with actual Japanese ingredients, not the same as the stuff you find in mall food courts or at that [FAST]way chain joint. I ordered the Chicken and Steak Hibachi and the Chicken Yakisoba, and they were both delicious! Portions aren’t generous though, but healthy; you won’t feel overstuffed after eating.“

“Had an excellent time here. Staff was very nice and attentive. The food was also excellent. We had the seared salmon appetizer which was incredible. We also did the sushi platter for 2. Seems like great value and the quality was great. Will be coming back!“

“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.“

“We ordered teriyaki chicken with rice and spring rolls from the restaurant, I must say that they tasted good. They were on sale too. It came with a sauce, but I ordered extra white sauce, they were tasty too. The were mildly spicy, unlike some other Asian food.“

“Tried Quickway Japanese Hibachi in Glen Burnie for the 1st time tonight. Food was cheap but they got my order wrong. 😢 I wanted to try the shrimp hibachi but they gave both my husband and I chicken. We got it with the fried rice, noodles, and veggies with lots of yum yum sauce. Sides of chicken dumplings and chicken egg rolls. I still enjoyed mine. My husband said that his was bland and he was not a fan. Make sure you check the box if you order pickup from them like I did! It’s basically the food you would expect from a mall food court.🍗 🍜 🍚 🥟“

“Great experience! loved my Bulgogi lunch box special ✨️🙌 staff is very warm and kind! what a pleasant experience!“

“place is beautiful. i will def be back. loved it!!!!! takoyaki and ramen were delish!!!!!“

“Excellent Sushi, fantastic sashimi!“

“I have eaten here dozens of times including my birthday this year. The food and service have consistently been incredible! My family loves the atmosphere and friendly staff, and even my kiddos ask to stop by for shrimp pops. Definitely recommend Ariake!“

“Came here to celebrate my birthday with all i could eat - sashimi was delicious, great appetizer options and our server Mandy was very nice from the moment we sat down to the end, coming frequently to take additional orders. Definitely coming back!“

“The best! They get their salmon fresh everyday and you can tell. Watch the sushi chefs - 6 guys behind the bar working constantly when they are busy. All of their food tastes so fresh and tasty. And their cocktails are delicious! Staff is generally super fast. I eat a lot of sushi and this is by far my favorite place!“

“Been a few times now...The spicy rock shrimp is a good app for sharing.
The steam shumai left a bit more to be desired imo.
Spicy mango roll is one of my fav rolls- so sweet! Love the seaweed salad too.
But my all time fav dessert is the red beam taiyaki with matcha ice cream!“

“Loved the sushi and the atmosphere. The staff was so nice and the food was amazing. Will be back often!“

“Great food. amazing service“

“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...“

“Great food, good service…“

“My girlfriend and I went here for our first time for our 3 year anniversary. It was a very nice and cute place and the atmosphere was very pleasant. The food was excellent, we both enjoyed what we got and kept talking about how good it was. The best part of our whole meal was our server Jaden. He was very patient with us as first timers and gave great recommendations. My girlfriend and I had a good time with him and great laughs, Jaden and the whole restaurant is a main reason we’ll keep coming back and bring our friends!“

“The perfect spot! A cozy vibe with very friendly staff - thank you to Liliana for being so kind and offering recommendations! As a sushi lover, the selection did not disappoint and nor did the cream cheese crab dumplings. Worth going a second off of route 50 for!“

“UNBELIEVABLE FIND! Absolutely the best sushi! Fresh and delicious! The salmon melted in my mouth! The teriyaki plates were amazing. The staff is so nice and sweet. My wife and I had an incredible experience. We travel an hour each way just to eat here!“

“Not only is this an amazing restaurant but the people are wonderful too!! Them being open late night was definitely a plus, this lady works so hard to run this place and deserves everything coming her way ❤ if you are one for supporting small businesses this is the restaurant to eat at 🫶🏽“

“First time eating there and all I can say is I'm definitely going to return. I did the AYCE option and I did just that..spicy garlic edamame was good, TNT roll delicious, Butter Garlic shrimp was my absolute favorite and ordered 2 helpings. I would have eaten more but belly said stop. I was a Sushi Masa fan before eating here, but now? I have a new place.
Atmosphere was good and not as loud as Sushi Masa, plus I was at my table after arriving within 5 minutes. Service was good, only complaint is to hope the server slows down just a tad to wait until I finish my order. But overall she was nice and did well. A++...“

“This restaurant has been fabulous to myself and my boyfriend. We truly love them.“

“Definitely recommend this place! The staff is so sweet! I’m pregnant and ordered the firework roll and it was the best thing I’ve eaten my entire pregnancy.
The prices are reasonable, great quality food, and quick friendly service. Love this place!“

“This was my first time here at hotspot and I had the best waiter ever who was really nice and caring and was very helpful to me in my service. I would definitely recommend this to everyone i know because hotspot employees have gone above and beyond. They also serve great food and sauces, one of the best quality hot pot foods i have had. To anyone who has never tried it, i would definitely recommend coming here first. Thanks daddy natejang and daddy jian“

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

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

“What do you get when you pair great food with great service? A five star experience. The atmosphere was a perfect mix of upscale and comfort, and the presentation of the food was amazing for the price! Highly recommend trying this place out!“

“This spot is a family favorite of my husband and his family. I've been here about 10-15 times now and each time we leave happy, well fed and normally with a little snack/to go box with our leftovers. The fried rice is delicious, they cook everything in front of you (of course) and I'm always satisfied. I will say the prices have increased and the meat quality isn't amazing but it's always a good meal.“

“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!“

“Went for the first time with me and my mom. We loved it here the moment we walked in. We ordered the shrimp deluxe bento box and the steak deluxe bento box. It was so amazing and the steak practically melting in your mouth. The staff was really nice and this place was a nice place to eat at, definitely coming back in the future when we’re in the area“

“Food was amazing.
Our server was so attentive and helpful, he even helped us pack up the leftovers in boxes which is a lovely addition.
The only downside was the music selection whilst eating our lunch - it didn't really match the restaurant atmosphere.“

“Yummy… love their presentation and fresh food!“

“The Atmosphere! Sterling establishment!“

“I enjoyed my bowl today. I just built my own bowl and the portion was sizable. I will go again. I hope they don’t raise their prices though. It’s already pretty pricey for someone to just scoop a bunch of ingredients I to a bowl.“

“Dined at Benihana in Dulles with a large group of friends last night. Had an amazing dining experience. Customer service was top-notch and Adrian, the manager, spoiled us rotten. The Shrimp Tempura, lobster, and passion fruit lemonade was delicious!“

“More like 3.5 stars. The prices are great (by today’s standards) for the portion size. Wait times are incredibly short. And I was surprised by how much protein (shrimp) they gave me in my Bento box. But the food isn’t very flavorful and it’s quite greasy. Also, there weren’t very many vegetables included, and I didn’t get much sauce in my box. I’m not too upset about the taste because of the price, so I guess you get what you pay for.“

“My husband and I ordered there this afternoon and the food was great! Prices are reasonable and they have a friendly, attentive staff. We ordered the shrimp bowl with white rice, noodles, and vegetables. Delicious!“

“Have had lunch here a few dozen times in the last few years: the Bento box broiled salmon is delicious, with lots of fresh vegetables, fried shrimp, salad and soup, generous servings and the hot food is really hot, the cold food really cold, you really can't do better. My favorite place. My wife loves the triple-sushi lunch. Service always friendly and extremely efficient. They do close at 2:45pm, best to get there by 2:00pm, very latest 215pm for lunch.“