Full length version: At long last, Richmond is becoming fancier -- we finally have a choice of truly classy restaurants, not just mediocre eateries with questionable food quality and even more questionable hygiene. Perry's at Short Pump was probably the first upscale place in our area. Another pleasant surprise is Ariland Sushi in the West End: more affordable, yet still a genuinely classy little sushi restaurant. The freshness of the food is beyond reproach, and everything is prepared right in front of you. Impeccable taste. Cleanliness? We were shown the back of Ariland Sushi -- impeccably clean, with an abundance of eco‑friendly cleaners and disinfectants. A Michelin‑star restaurant would be proud. The hostess, Sophia, who is also a skilled chef, will win your heart. I only hope they don't raise their prices after this review. read more

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The service wasn't fantastic and we weren't really told that we were supposed to go to the counter to check out. They were also out of most of the sushi I wanted. The staff were super sweet and I loved the location. I will try again maybe in a few months! read more

Great food. Rice was wonderful and didn't distract from the fish. Rolls were not all over sauced and fresh. We went early and there were a few tables seated, we chose the bar seats and had super attentive service! read more

Arilang Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

I swung by Arilang for lunch and it didn't disappoint! I got the bento box lunch combo and it was the perfect portion and I loved that I could try a bit of everything. The sashimi were so good and the shrimp tempura was so crispy! Gotta return to try more of their menu read more

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Great sushi at the ground level of apartment complex. There is public parking available for easy access. The sashimi that I ordered came in huge portion. They were fresh and delicious. The soft shell crab roll was yummy as well. There are many options to choose from. Really worth coming back for more. read more

Arilang Sushi - 54. Soft Shell Crab Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

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I have visited a couple times and each time the food was delicious and cooked to order. The inside is small, yet there is seating and it was never packed, so I was able to sit comfortably. It was not loud. Very quiet and peaceful. The staff are very nice and welcome. The menu is vast for food and drinks. I live sitting outside and enjoying the breeze. Their fried squid/calamari rings are fresh cut and fried perfectly. The plum wine..... delicious. read more

Arilang Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

This is my second time at Arilang and it's definitely one of my favorite sushi spots in Short Pump. We were able to seat ourselves and our server brought water and the menus over quickly. If you are going for a certain occasion, it wouldn't be my first choice because of the causal atmosphere. If you want good sushi and great service this is the place to go. We started with the fried oyster appetizer which was surprisingly good. The miso soup has a few extras - onion and maybe cabbage but it was still a hit. The salmon belly special was the highlight of my meal. Super tasty! The salmon was slightly torched. Perfection! The white tuna and yellowtail tasted fresh and the portions were huge. If you're in Short Pump and looking for good sushi, definitely give Arilang a try! read more

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Honestly there aren't a lot of great sushi places in rva but this is definitely a good one! All of the sushi I had was fresh and very tasty. I fell in love with the dragon crunch roll and the salmon belly nigiri. It's not too busy so you don't have to worry about a wait. They have a lot of different options too and I feel like you really can't go wrong. The sushi is amazing but I wouldn't recommend this place if you were celebrating anything or going for a special occasion. The place is cleanly but it's not a super fancy ambiance. I'm here strictly for the sushi and the polite staff. I will for sure be back! read more

Such a unique little spot! The owner, Sofia, truly makes the whole atmosphere warm and welcoming. Her special rolls are amazing -- the one in my photo is her extra special roll, and I absolutely fell in love with it. Definitely ask for it if you dine here! My only concern is the ventilation, but I'm still giving 5 stars because the food is genuinely delicious and the hospitality is wonderful. I just hope they improve the ventilation over time. Overall: very tasty food, cozy vibe, and a super friendly owner who makes you feel at home. read more

Arilang Sushi - Extra-special roll by Sofia - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

One of my favorite sushi restaurants in Richmond. I love that everything is fresh, nothing's overpriced, and the sushi is consistent. The space is exactly what you'd expect, super cute... cozy...karaoke from time to time... but great service I'm really sweet staff. I highly recommend trying the tea... It's made in-house. The sake is always on point & they even have specials on Wednesdays! read more

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My partner brought me here after stumbling upon it a couple months ago, and I thought he was just being dramatic when he talked about how amazing it was. He was not. I left Arilang so happy and satisfied and could not recommend it more. Everyone who works there is so nice and the sushi was just amazing. High quality fish with such large portions sizes. I got 2 unagi hand rolls and 5 salmon nigiri and shared the salmon belly nigiri special. SO GOOD read more

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Ordered lunch today. 1) spicy cucumber salad was awful. Thrown together - pieces were thick and hard. 2) Eel, white tuna (escolar) and Red Tuna were not at all fresh. Interesting that very few of their roles only list out Spicy Tuna which is cut up and mixed with spicy sauce vs whole pieces of tuna on top or inside the rolls. 3) Eel was tough and chewy. 4) I watched them prepare the rolls when I was in the restaurant and the sushi chef was struggling to even cut through the white Tuna. Again, worst sushi that I have had in the area, I threw most of it out when I got home. read more

Arilang Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

My husband and I were both on our lunch break and decided to try Arilang Sushi for a lite lunch. We saw that it was close to home so doable in our hour break (we both work from home) and we both enjoy trying something new. For our sushi a hamachi roll. Hamachi is probably my favorite fish for sushi. The roll was good. The fish seemed fresh and I liked the combination of flavors. We also got a shrimp tempura roll, a spicy salmon rolls, spicy pickled cucumber and miso soup. I like that their spicy sushi wasn't laden in mayo. The salmon had a nice sesame oil flavor and the tempura was covered with crispy onion. Good but rich. Miso soup was watery and I could hear the microwave. I know, I can't expect them to make fresh miso soup but a microwave? I should know better. The cucumbers were good but needed acid or salt. They weren't the traditional Japanese cucumber salad but I liked the Korean spice on them. A nice twist. Just add some rice wine vinegar or soak in Kosher salt before adding the seasoning and it would make a difference. They weren't pickled so don't expect that when ordering this dish. The decor was, well, homemade. I could tell this was probably a place put together by a family doing the labor than a contractor. Not saying that is bad, but don't expect to come here for a fancy meal. This is a family place, put together by a family and run by a family. I just know the location must be super expensive so I sincerely hope they make enough money to make a real go of it. While we were there during peak lunch time, there were only 5 tables including us. If everyone spends $50 it doesn't seem like enough to pay the rent and keep the doors open but what do I know. Bottom line, order the sushi, support the family and skip the miso soup and spicy cucumber salad. read more

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I read about this place opening and since I had to shop at Whole Foods and Arilang was just around the corner I popped in for a quick dinner. I was going to sit at the sushi bar but the height of the counter and short chairs made for an uncomfortable ergonomic dining experience, so I chose a quiet table towards the front instead. I hope management reads my comment about the short chairs at the sushi counter and makes adjustments. My menu and drink was delivered quickly and it took just a few moments to select what I wanted. Speaking of menu I was surprised not to see a tossed salad either ginger Dressing on the menu. It's such a standard and a delicious to those who want to eat healthy. My pork gyoza arrived piping hot which is the only way they should ever be served. I would have liked to have a small saucer to dip the dumplings in as the sauce was already spooned on top of them. The rolls arrived next. However I did ask for the Eel Hand Roll and what arrived was two slices of eel propped on top of a white cold crunchy vegetable. Drawing the attention of my server I showed her a picture of a hand roll and explained this is what I expected and she quickly went back to the chef. A few minutes later my desired eel hand roll arrived and boy it was good. The small yet unassuming restaurant did fill up with many couples and families which was great to see and after tasting my dinner it was clear why it filled up quickly. I'd recommend Arilang Sushi for lunch or dinner it's very casual and quite tasty. read more

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We arrived on a Friday in July around 6:30 PM. Parking is scarce right in front of the restaurant but we easily found a spot about a block away. Also, it is very near Whole Foods that has a huge parking lot. The small restaurant was about half full with all the sushi bar seats taken. They are kind of fancy seats too! We were immediately greeted and asked to pick a table. We have been snake bit trying to find a decent sushi place in Richmond or Charlottesville. After reading the great reviews on Arilang, we decided to give it a go. There appears to be only one person taking orders and delivering drinks so service was a bit slow and haphazard. There were other people that helped deliver food. We had dirty plates that were still on the table when we left (pet peeve of mine). We ordered a bottle of wine, and the fried oyster appetizer. We waited a while for both. In fact, the oysters came after they delivered our main meal. However, they were quite good with a light panko crust. I decided on the Love in Tuna Poke bowl, and my spouse got the Shrimp Tempura Roll and Creamy Eel Special. The seafood in everything was very fresh. The Poke bowl had several slices of delectable tuna surrounded by mango, avocado, celery, cucumber and seaweed salad on top of greens. It was so delicious! Both of the rolls were equally as tasty. They had just the right amount of rice and stuffing, and they were large rolls. This is definitely going on the "we'll be back" list. read more

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it is great i always love sushi and they have the best one not all you can eat and that is why they offer the best sushi

Best veggie Gyoza ! So convenient for take out and it's usually ready pretty fast. Easy going easy ordering process . They are always super nice and friendly inside and on the phone . If you love sushi and gyoza particularly , this is the place to go . Explore more options on their menu . Variety of foods and rolls to choose from . read more

Arilang Sushi - Arilang Roll ! So good !!!!! So fresh! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

I have never been fooled by Yelp reviews like I was for this restaurant. This literally has to be some of the WORST sushi we have ever had. The tuna in the tuna rolls looked more like dog food than tuna. I will not be shocked if I wake up in the middle of the night vomiting. This is not fresh and it is clear they are buying low grade frozen fish. Publix and Kroger have low grade sushi, this is worse!! I am shocked that there are so many positive reviews of this place...what sushi have these people ever eaten?? This meal was the biggest waste of $140 in my life...Even as I write this review, I am shaking my head wondering how this place is still in business. Places like this shouldn't be allowed to exist, it's that bad. Just look at these photos... read more

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This was not only the best sushi place we've ever gone to, but maybe the best restaurant. We felt immediately welcome and at home. The waiter was very patient and did his best to explain everything we asked. The portions were large and the taste was top notch. Our five year old is madly in love with Sophia. She was the most amazing business owner we have ever encountered. The restaurant itself was clean and welcoming. We drove an hour to come here and will make the drive as often as possible. We cannot recommend this place enough. read more

My wife and I stopped in after running some errands in the area. It was our first time here and it was great. I got the a la carte nigiri. I had 10 pieces of assorted nigiri; super high quality and very large pieces of fish. She had the spicy garlic edamame which was delicious. The restaurant was pretty busy for a mid afternoon Saturday, but service was fast as very pleasant. Highly recommended and we will definitely be back! read more

We stopped into this place for a light-ish dinner before a movie in Short Pump. You might miss this place if you're not looking for it as not on the main road. We got the salmon avocado roll from the basic rolls section ($9) and the double rainbow roll ($15). We shared them both and felt like we had enough food. The rolls were really good actually. If you're looking for a good sushi spot in Short Pump, don't skip on this place. I wouldn't say you're going there for a "vibe" or ambiance but just good quality Japanese. We sat at the sushi counter. There is some outside seating as well. read more

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Another great meal. White tuna, yellowtail, tuna, cream cheese, lemon, cook spinach, and green onion. Made by the best chief. This place never disappoints. You always feel like you're having dinner with family. read more

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I was disappointed by this place. They are so highly rated on Yelp, but my experience does not match. None of the fish tasted fresh, some of it even tasted a bit off, so much so that rolls were left untouched. The service was fine but ill attentive. The calamari was better than the sushi, which is sort of telling in my opinion. I wish i could review it higher, but the best of the sushi we had was average and that seems generous. Maybe we went on an off night, but I wouldn't recommend. read more

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Incredible sushi rolls worth the long wait time. Pleasant server. Would recommend the Crunchy California Roll read more

Arilang Sushi - Sushi rolls - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

One of the best and most authentic sushi places you can find in RVA. I'm so happy I finally got to visit this hidden gem. It's inside a strip mall with a good amount of street parking around it. It's not too far from the Short Pump Whole Foods. If you're looking for great food and good deal, this is the place for you. Their $30 for four handroll special is one you don't want to miss. It's simply scrumptious and filled with flavor. It's also a lot of food so you'll be able to share it with someone. I took my mom here and she loved it as well. We weren't the biggest fans of the miso soup because it tasted more like a cabbage soup, but besides that we would come back for more. I got some escolar sashimi and its buttery goodness melted in my mouth. It was cool and refreshing. For the handroll special we ordered two eel and two salmon. I'm a huge eel fan, while the eel itself was really good, I wasn't a fan of the sauce they used. The salmon was so fresh and delicious! I devoured my two handrolls. Everything was so yummy, that when I was full I still kept eating more because I enjoyed it so much. I highly recommend checking this spot out. read more

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New Year's eve sushi! Our family (two adults, two young kids and a toddler) showed up looking for sushi on NYE and we ere welcomed by friendly and helpful service. We got an order of edamame and two orders of gyoza (one pork one chicken) and a sushi combo plus a couple extra rolls. Everyone tried and enjoyed a little of everything. Plus the kids shared a marble soda which was fun for us all to enjoy for the first time and my husband and I shared sake, we chose the kind recommended by our waitress, it was great with the meal. The k-pop soundtrack and holiday decor was festive and fun, and we had a grand time. Such a convenient location for us too. We'll be back! read more

This place is tucked in with a bunch of restaurants and the interior decoration is alright but the food is great. I'd definitely come back. The staff is really friendly. All the sushi is unique and delicious (e.g. Cheeto dust). read more

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Great sushi, always fresh, and always served with smiles on everyone's faces! Ambiance is bright and joyful. Photos on the wall happened quickly and again, everyone is smiling/laughing!! The sushi was delicious... the ratio of fish to rice was perfect!! Highly recommend them! read more

This is the best sushi I have had in Richmond. Everything we ordered was delicious. This is a great restaurant and the service was very fast. read more

My favor sushi in all of Richmond! Just ordered a spicy tuna hand roll and salmon belly and it was amazing. Service is great, friendly, delicious. read more

Good sushi is hard to find in Richmond but this is one of the better places to go if you are in the mood for nigiri. The cuts are quite large so it's good value for the price and the fish quality is pretty decent, better than most in the area. The staff is really friendly. Loved my lunch bento box. read more

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It's more like a 4.25-4.5 due to the weird build-out and music, but the sushi master was great, as was the server. Once they kill the Japanese hip hop at 2PM, the ambiance will be better. I got #57 roll and it was amazing. Would get again and again. read more

Arilang is awesome. The presentation of everything is very nice and the sushi taste super fresh! I've been missing sushi so I will definitely start getting some take out from here. Also the miso soup was some of the best I've had! read more

Arilang Sushi - Spicy tuna roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Glen Allen, Virginia

Arilang has the best sushi I have had in a while! They are the kindest owners and the wait staff is so nice and helpful! Their homemade miso soup is to die for, and they have the sweetest interior! Highly recommend! read more

The best Poké bowl and miso soup I've ever had! As a west coaster we KNOW our sushi and poke. Plus the service was excellent, the place is super clean, and the prices can't be beat. If you're lucky and it's not busy, you might get lucky enough to hear the owner sing some karaoke! And she's GOOD! Not to mention she's the sweetest and hardest working woman in Richmond! Go here and you won't be disappointed! read more

10 out of 10 the owner was doing karaoke after we where done eating wonderful place amazing service stop by when you have the chance

Arilang is our number 1 place for top quality sushi. Every time we come here, everything is so fresh, delicious, and never a disappointment. The staff and owner are so welcoming and ALWAYS take care of you in anyway they need to. They watch for each others tables and ensure the best experience for every customer. We always leave feeling satisfied, full and happy. Please give this place a try. You will NOT be disappointed and everything is worth the penny you spend too! read more

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LISTEN. I have gone to many, many, many, MANY sushi restaurants. I've probably been to most in rva. I try to avoid the Short Pump area but I happened to be in the neighborhood so stopped by before an event to have a dinner for one. I ordered one of the special combos and I was thinking it would be just right for my appetite. I had been CRAVING sushi for days. Just kidding. I had to take leftovers home with me. I have never ever taken sushi home because it was too much. I'm the king of sushi buffets so yeah, I don't take sushi home. I couldn't believe my eyes when my dinner came out. It was truly MUKBANG worthy. The sushi was beautiful, fat, and they didn't skimp on their ingredients. Their fishes were fresh and I wanted to become a instagrammer mukbang-er. I would have never guessed that such a gem was hiding here. 9/10 recommend - less one star because I didn't care too much for their miso soup. It had some kind of cabbage in it and maybe that's the correct recipe. I just personally didn't care for it. read more

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Food was great! Especially for the prices, customer service during an employee lunch was phenomenal. They took great care of us. The interior is bright and simple, but works for what they do. read more

The food here is always so fresh and tasty!! I absolutely adore the older chef ( I assume he is the owner) he is always so so sweet, takes his time with his craft and puts a lot of love and passion into his sushi rolls. I love going to this place. The vibes are friendly, the staff are always kind and the food is just SO good. One of my favorite spots on this side of town! read more