I love this place! Great little lunch spot and it's always clean and calm. The nigiri seemed a…read morelittle smaller than some of the places I've been for the prices. The fish tastes amazing and the service is quick. I always love stopping by here when I can!

It's been a while since our last visit here. Sushi is still excellent as well the service…read more Had the Sushi Combo A and Spicy Tuna roll.

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.

We ordered delivery from Taiko and it was very disappointing…read more The nigiri and rolls are both huge - you need to take several bites. They are cut inconsistently - some small pieces and some big pieces. The shrimp tempura had lettuce in it. I've never seen that before. And the slices were so big they fell apart when you tried to eat them. I was excited to see the King Crab Cali roll on the menu - but there were shells in the roll. I had to spit it out. 4 stars? Nope.

TL;DR Kumar is a local favorite serving up great sushi and Japanese cuisine, and also has the best…read moreshrimp tempura I've ever had. Kumo is a family favorite even for my friends the live out of town. When they come in they want to come Back to Kumo. We have never had a bad experience here. The staff and waiters are always nice and welcoming. Service and food is never slow and the food is always prepared well and consistently. My favorite dish here is the shrimp tempura it's THE ABSOLUTE BEST and the reheat ability is also top tier with an air fryer. They have a wide variety of sushi and appetizers, and also have hibachi. Which is awesome when you want that dish without the show and the price premium. Everyone certainly will find something that they like here. The inside is nice, but can get slightly cramped when it's busy but it's cozy. The music is lively, the locals love it, and it's also great for birthdays. I highly recommend giving them a visit.

The food here is pretty decent, but the service we had wasn't. The menu is extensive, living up to…read morethe broadness of "Asian" in its name. While the people working were nice and checked in with us many times, the issue was with us receiving our orders. We had a larger party, and expected a longer wait for food, which was fine, but the food came out at different times. By the time the last person got their food, the first few people were already finished eating. For food, I ordered a spicy salmon roll and a salmon skin roll. The fish-to-rice ratio on these was good, pretty typical order. This isn't the best salmon skin roll I've had. The salmon skin wasn't crispy because they left some of the meat on, which could be seen in the roll, so it was hard to chew through at times. This is serviceable sushi, but doesn't sit high on my list.

Super delicious & great service! I went at an odd time so…read morethere weren't a lot of customers so our service was wonderful! We asked for the women final four game to be turned on and they were able to turn it on for us. We ordered fried rice and two sushi roles. It was so delicious!! Will be back for sure!

I've been here a few times before, but this most recent visit was really disappointing. It felt…read morelike the quality of the sushi had gone downhill, and the overall experience felt uninviting. The atmosphere: The restaurant is spacious, and I like it when the outdoor area is open since it has a shaded setup and a fire pit. Otherwise, there's still plenty of indoor seating. The food: We started with the Korean Fried Chicken in the soy garlic flavor, which was probably my favorite part of the meal. It came out hot and crispy. We also ordered two rolls, the Double Toro Roll and the Double Salmon Roll. Both were drenched in a Japanese dressing or soy-based sauce, which caused them to fall apart almost immediately after picking them up. The flavor was overly sour and salty, making it hard to taste the freshness of the fish. Overall, the balance of flavors felt completely off. We also tried the Spicy Crunchy Tuna Bites, and to our surprise, the only crunchy element was a small part of the outer rice shell. Everything else was chewy and overloaded with mayo, so it wasn't a favorite for us. The service: The service was a bit touch-and-go throughout the meal.

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.

DD and I went here based on a recommendation from someone else. They normally do pick up. We chose…read moreto eat in. It is a no nonsense interior with only a few tables. Pick up is clearly what most folks do. We ordered a few basic rolls (spicy tuna and eel) and a couple more complex ones, Dragon Roll, Volcano etc. Sushi was fresh, large portions and came very quickly. They gave us miso soup and a small salad as well. We enjoyed the food and I would definitely get food there again. It is clear there are a lot of repeat customers. The front of house staff is very friendly and knows many of the regulars. All in all, a good experience.

Outstanding, inexpensive lunch option in Springfield. The lunch specials included two nicely sized…read morerolls (6 pieces each), miso soup and a drink for under $12! Am I still in NoVA?

A good option for sushi in this area. They offer to go options already made or you can order there…read moreto eat in their food court or for to go. Staff has always been friendly and prices are okay. The sushi has tasted fresh each time and I would recommend if you need a fast fix. They offer online ordering as well. I give 4 stars because their menu isn't that large and there are other sushi places in this area that do taste better.

The sushi was just ok, the prices are good for what you get. I would not go out of my way to get…read morethis sushi though.

Finally got around to trying this place. It was empty on a Sunday night which was a little odd. I…read moregot to the gyoza and seaweed salad where the salad was nothing special and the gyoza was alright. I also got the spicy California, tuna avocado, and Alaskan roll. I feel like the rolls themselves had a larger chunk of fish than most places around. The quality itself was alright and the prices are around what most places charges so for that reason I would probably have to say this is a solid place to get a la carte sushi.

I would rate this between a 4 and a 5, but rounded my score up. This is a nice neighborhood spot…read morethat checks all the marks of doing "the classics" while still offering some specialty dishes. I think the quality of the fish was quite good and even the tempura crispy bits felt like they were fried recently because they were perfectly airy and crispy and not greasy or soggy. Our server was pleasant and the food at lunch hour came out fairly quickly. Sometimes I'm not looking for that 10 seat omakase experience and all I want is a spicy tuna roll. I know this is a strange recommendation, but the lasagna roll is lowkey amazing.

My s/o and I are big fans of Mike's American for their consistency in their food and service. We…read moreprobably come here at least once a month. The actual restaurant feels massive but decorated in a rustic way. I want to give a huge shout out to Alicia. She is such a knowledgeable, approachable, and receptive server. She was on top of refilling drinks, making sure we weren't left alone for too long when we were waiting for our food to come, and just had an overall amazing energy. While we really enjoy all of the servers we've had at Mikes, Alicia takes the cake. If there's any way to provide her with recognition, I would highly vouch for it. She could sell me anything on that menu with that kind of personality! Thank you, Alicia! I'm going to make sure we try to get seated at your table again.

I visited Mike's American after coming across it on Resy and was able to get a same-day reservation…read morefor two on Easter Sunday. As expected, it was busy, but the restaurant does have a fairly large parking lot which made arrival easier. The setup was interesting. After checking in downstairs, I was given a ticket and directed upstairs for seating. I took the elevator, which offered a clear view of the kitchen below as it ascended... definitely a unique touch. Upstairs, another host staff guided us to our table. The space had a lively feel, roaring with chatter from customers, and I could see parts of the kitchen where food was being prepared over an open flame, which added to the overall atmosphere. For the food, we started with the calamari. It was cooked well and had a nice texture, especially paired with the crispy onion shoestrings, which added a good crunch and flavor. It was served over a lobster sauce, although the lobster flavor wasn't very noticeable. The main issue was the salt level... it was quite heavy! I did enjoy it overall, but I would only recommend it to someone who doesn't have to watch their sodium intake. For entrées, I ordered the steak cooked medium with broccolini. The dish automatically comes with mashed potatoes, and while I was able to substitute the salad for broccolini, there didn't seem to be flexibility with the potatoes. After tasting the mashed potatoes, I wish I was offered to substitute it as it tasted like the brown box we grew up on where you just added water. When the food came out, the steak was closer to medium-well or well done rather than medium, and both the mashed potatoes and broccolini were a bit cold. I chose not to send it back since we waited but it did affect the overall experience. My guest ordered the ribs with fries and coleslaw. The ribs were well-prepared--tender with a clean pull off the bone--and were probably the highlight of the meal. The fries were also very good and came out hot. The coleslaw wasn't as well received, described as having too many of the tougher parts of the cabbage. Overall, the experience had some positives, especially in terms of atmosphere and certain menu items like the ribs and fries. While I did enjoy parts of the meal, it's not somewhere I would personally return to, but it may be worth trying once to form your own opinion.

With the spastic weather of VA, cold one day, warm the other, I'm always looking for holes in the…read morewall, cozy spots to hide at. Eggs & Sushi is one of those hideouts and if you're not careful, might end up eating 7k calories before you leave. You'll only know this place exists if you live or work in the Lorton area where Eggs & Sushi stands firm. If not for Google Maps, you may drive on by without a thought. I stopped because their simple sign but just some quirky in a strange way caught my eye and it's in the middle of a warehouse street where you would not expect food places to be. Surprisingly, there are always little cafes in these kind of places that feed the immediate workers there. They are sometimes the hidden gems nobody will hear about unless you work in that area. This is one of them. Walking in, it feels like a small diner, yellow walls, lots of menu above the grill area displayed on multiple screens, properly lit dining area. They take orders at the end and at a kiosk as well. Window seats, couple of tables, and some bar seats also. Seems simple enough but this place is the ultimate trap for the hungry. Be careful! When you look up, you realize they have a vast menu and varied in the most fantastic way. You have your generic American style food, eggs, pancakes, french toast, sausage, sandwiches, coffee, smoothie, an all day breakfast menu. Then you keep walking around to look at the menu, you see sushi, rolls, poke bowls, ramen, some dons, etc. You might think, hmm, they might be overloaded on the menu. Wrong! They make fantastic sandwiches! Smaller not overpriced ramen but with lots of oomph flavor! These guys bring the umami and drip it like masters. The dons hit, the ramen hits, the sandwiches hit, and my all time favorite breakfast item, the elegantly simple French toast hits. They are serving hits here and only a few know about it. Service was adequate from their high school kid waiters. The owners at the grill are very friendly if you get a chance to interact with them. Just a very chill ambience. It's diner that makes me want to move to Lorton. If you find yourself here one day, be careful. The menu makes you want to try everything. I haven't touch everything yet so I'm definitely coming back to try more. I just hope all these reviews won't mean I can't find my cozy window seat in the future.

E&S offers up some tasty fare and the cutest shirts! I've been wanting to try them for a bit and…read morefinally got the opportunity while I was in the area for an appointment. The interior is small but a lot of their customers order take-away. They are located in an industrial area so that makes sense. I arrived at lunch time. No issues finding a park. Greeted when I got to the counter to place my order. I wanted something light. I ordered dumplings and miso soup. The staff was very helpful. Food took about 15 minutes. I also picked up a shirt love. Dumplings filled and tasty. The miso soup was your standard fair. It did not have any tofu in it so that was a disappointment. I would definitely return to try their breakfast options.