We only tried rolls and not sashimi or nigiri but we thought it was pretty good. The staff are…read morefriendly and clearly a neighborhood favorite. I thought the rice quality and the texture of the rolls were nice. They were not overpacked and dense which made them pleasant to eat. The staff is super nice and very attentive. My water cup was always filled. The menu has lots of options. It seems kind of random, but I suppose that means there is something for everyone. We plan on coming back.

When we discovered that the ramen establishment near our house (Yido) was closed on Tuesday, we…read moredecided to give Taiko a shot. We are glad we did, and we definitely will come back. Service was friendly and completely on point. You gotta love a restaurant when the moment you've drained your ice water, your server is immediately there with a refill. Taiko has a huge menu, pretty much catering to anything you might hanker. I noticed that in addition to traditional Japanese fare, there were Chinese and Thai dishes as well. For starters we went with the shumai, miso soup and harumaki. The shumai was very good, though I'm a little less certain about the vinegary dipping sauce that came with the shumai. The miso soup was good and we liked the finely diced tofu in it. Harumaki are crispy spring rolls, and we liked these too. We also ordered an eel roll. It had been broiled and with the sauce on it was very tasty. JP's entrée was the Pork Katsu bento box. The pork katsu was excellent and so were the California rolls that came with the box. The bento box also came with miso soup and a side salad. My entrée was the Beef Udon. Very attractively presented, it had a smoky flavor and was packed with beef along with bits of asparagus and zucchini. It was pretty good. We were pleasantly surprised at the end of our meal to receive complementary scoops of a delicious vanilla ice cream. Considering the excellent service, big menu and good food, I'm going with five stars.

Amazing, fresh, super tasty sushi…read more I ordered the Esther Roll and the spicy yellowtail and it was fantastic. Service was great and they were really quick Prices were reasonable. I will go back as many times as possible

The menu price on the website need to be updated to restaurant actual price . Ask the price before…read moreyou buy

Seated quickly and our server Young was very attentive! Food was delicious as usual! We had the…read morechicken yakisoba and tonkotsu ramen. Everything was great!

Food was Amazing! Service was good too, our server was Young he was very attentive and friendly…read more The ambiance was good too and the private rooms are very nice and quiet. Would definitely recommend and come again! 10/10

My wife and I decided to have lunch at Kajiken at the spur of the moment. Kajiken is a Japanese…read moreterm for housekeeper. We both enjoy Japanese food and were interested in trying the house specialty, Abura Soba. We were both pleasantly surprised by the depth of flavor in those noodles! I had the charsu pork and she had chicken. We both ordered edamame beans and cucumber slices to augment the noodles. Abura Soba is tasty and filling. The service was pleasant and efficient and ambiance was modern Japanese diner in look and feel. Kajiken is now an international chain. Their menu is not extensive, but what they do offer is prepared efficiently and precisely.

I went here on a whim because I was craving ramen, but then I saw that Kajiken serves not only…read moreramen, but abura soba (a brothless noodle dish where the sauces sit at the bottom of the bowl and get mixed into the noodles). I'd heard about this style of dish before and had been wanting to try it, so of course I had to! I stopped in on a Monday in the middle of the afternoon, and there were already about 4-5 tables occupied, which I took as a good sign! As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with a smile and seated promptly. I ordered the Chicken Curry Abura Soba, and this was definitely a hit in my book! It smelled and looked so good that I dug right in as soon as it hit the table (so please excuse the picture lol). The curry flavor was rich and full, the noodles were perfectly chewy, and the chicken was crispy on the outside while still moist on the inside. At first, I only mixed everything together slightly and thought it was delicious. But once I REALLY mixed everything and got all of that sauce from the bottom incorporated throughout the noodles? Completely different flavor experience. So good! I also ordered the pork dumplings as an appetizer. I order pork dumplings pretty often when I go out, and whatever version of them Kanjiken is doing, I really enjoyed it. The texture was giving homemade...I don't know if they actually are, but that's what it gave! Either way, they were good. To drink, I had a bottle of white peach black tea, which was crisp, refreshing, and paired really well with the meal. Overall, I highly recommend Kajiken. In fact, I'm writing this review a few days later and seriously considering heading back there for dinner tonight.

Loved the food here! Came for the first time and Sabrina was amazing. With her recommendations,…read moreeverything was great. Will definitely come back. 10/10 service

The food here reminds me soo much of Japan. My favorite spot in northern Virginia for Japanese food!read more

Decided to try some new sushi place today. It was lovely. A cute, cozy sushi bar in Alexandria…read morebordering Springfield. The service was excellent. The food was delicious. The flavors were delightfully present. My daughter and I enjoyed the rolls very much. We loved the blend of flavors and sauces. Sometimes rolls can be hit or miss for me. This was definitely a hit and I highly recommend. We will be coming back to try their volcano ramen and a few other dishes. I was to say the prices were very fair for what we got. It was a filling meal we couldn't finish so maybe I need to let my stomach order and not my eyes haha! It is hard when the presentation looks so good! 10 out of 10 for me.

Unassuming little spot near Ft. Belvoir, you will miss it if you don't know it's there. Went for a…read moreweekday dinner, small space but welcoming and service is fast. They serve four different Japanese beers - all bottles, good touch. The menu has something for everyone. We ordered a salmon/avocado roll, chicken, a bowl of ramen and udon. Flavors were spot on, and everything was the perfect temperature. If you need a lunch break or easy weeknight dinner and like Japanese food - this is a good find.

Hey yall, I went on…read morea FIRST DATE here lastnight at 9:10pm! He picked the place, how nice! He drove us here. It was the right place after all. We had such a good night and the food was ALL EATIN UP, drinks GOne! We sat at the bar and it was a VIBEEEEEE! Place closed at 10pm but they let us sit and chat till about 11pm! We ordered 5 ROLLS! Salmon, lobster, shrimp, all seafood, all good, on point bomb!! We also got SHOTS of CASA AZUL.. awww my baby! I got a lot of footage too! Go here!

Love a good Japanese BBQ, and Gyu Shige never disappoints! I've been here a couple of times now,…read moreand each visit has been consistently great, from the quality of the food to the friendly service. Our table ordered a variety of meats, and our favorites were the Prime Short Ribs, Beef Tongue, and Rib Fingers. Everything was fresh and well-marinated. We also shared the Garlic Beef Fried Rice and the Corn Cheese. The fried rice was flavorful, well-seasoned, and a generous portion that's perfect for sharing. The only letdown was the Corn Cheese. It was much heavier on the cheese than the corn, lacked flavor, and ended up being pretty underwhelming. The restaurant itself is spacious, with plenty of indoor, outdoor, and bar seating.

Dear reader, Kanji…read moreAYCE Sushi in Springfield offers, quite simply, one of the best sushi deals in the area. There is something deeply satisfying about being able to order whatever you fancy without feeling like every additional roll requires a minor financial consultation. Better still, the quality is actually very good, which is where many all-you-can-eat arrangements lose the plot. Here, the fish is fresh, the options are plentiful, and the whole experience feels properly worth it. This is absolutely a place to arrive hungry and leave very happy indeed. A strong showing for Springfield and an easy recommendation for any sushi-loving member of society.

Northern Virginia is anything but short on AYCE sushi spots! Umiya in Alexandria, Sushi Ohayo's…read moremany locs, and Kanji Izakaya in Arlington to name a few. Yet, Kanji Sushi in Springfield remains one I've been to more than 3 times in the 8 or so months I've been living in this area. At $30 per person, it's a pretty fair price considering it includes sushi, apps, and hibachi!!!! I love the Shrimp hibachi and the shumai dumplings. But my favorite sushi roll? It's gotta be the Snow Mountain Roll (pictured below$ without a doubt!!! It's got shrimp tempura and shredded crabstick -- two of my fav proteins in sushi!!! The inside is nice and there's a conveyor belt that's included in the AYCE. But if you go anytime after 5pm be prepared for a long wait time. This place is great and very popular.