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.

This place is the best, I come here every time i'm in the area! Cute little inside the restaurant,…read moreyummy miso soup and delicious specialty rolls. There's enough variety in the rolls that I've come here 3 times in one week, eaten something different every time and loved it all. The service is great too, always really speedy and attentive without crowding you in the small restaurant. They always have interesting new specials too, which ai have yet to try but look great.

What could you improve? Stop being racist! On a whim I walked into this spot and I wish I'd read…read moreall of the reviews first. Kim H was so rude and disgusting to me today. So you can take my money but you treat me like I don't belong in your restaurant because I'm Black? She rang up my order and when I held out my hand she put my card down on the counter. I immediately said, "I'm holding out my hand" and she knew exactly what that meant because she then put the card in my hand and abruptly stormed off. You paid me zero respect but then I saw you smile and genuflect to a white customer - thanking them for coming in. When she brought my food over she threw my takeout order down on the table, didn't make eye contact and immediately walked away. I will NEVER patronize this business again. But you don't care about repeat business from my community - that's clear. Do better. At a minimum - treat other human beings with a modicum of the respect and dignity you are chasing white people to get.

Came in for Lunch and had a great experience! Linda was a fantastic server and the food was…read moreprepared fast and delicious. I got the squid, gyoza, and other items and they were all great. We got sat in a nice cozy booth that was comfortable and intimate. Would come again!

We went on a Saturday night and luckily got a room! They were so quick with the service and Calvin…read morewas great! Food was super delicious too!

The family and I ate here for dinner. Aburasoba may not be the popular ramen, but I may enjoy it…read moremore than broth ramen!! It's so flavorful, the noodles are so bouncy and don't get overcooked in the broth. I often don't finish ramen broth anyway bc it's quite salty (they do offer ramen broth bowls if that's what your feeling). All that to say, the aburasoba that they do here is really good. Some of the apps are on the smaller side, but the salad and the tebasaki are worth it for sharing. You can order with the staff or with the kiosk. Service is good and it's a casual dining area inside.

I've been on a hunt for ramen around my area these past couple of months now and Kajiken was up on…read morethe testing block. I was aware of this spot for a while now after the old Foxfire grill closed but taking the time out to try it has been tricky. Well, what's a better time than 30 minutes before closing time to just pop in and grab a couple of bowls then! It's cold, it's night, it's ramen time! We stumble in grab some shoyu, miso, seaweek salad, takoyaki, karaage, and tiramisu at the end. This place feels like a Japanese version of a Pho shop. Clean restaurant and clean bathrooms. Service was good, straigh forward, skip all the pleasantries. No Bars here but there is a connected space where you can get matcha drinks and boba but its matcha. Everything was matcha. If you're into that stuff, then that's a matcha for you. Ramens were okay. Broth was blowing my mind in flavor. I would say the depth was not too deep but this will work for a cold night. Karaage was okay. Takoyaki lacked impact in flavor also, missing the oomf! Seaweed salad was good but I'm not gonna rave about seaweed salad. We wrapped things up with the tiramisu cake. Oh boy, that was a surprise. It fell flat. The layers were overcooked and had a tough bite. I expect tiramisu to have a tender bite to it. We didn't finish that slice of cake. Well, we left full but half fulfilled. Was it worth it? Not really. If you need ramen and cup o noodles isn't cutting it, this is an option. Then again, there are options.

Awesome service by Sabrina and awesome good . Everything…read morecame out hot and very flavorful. Our waitress meet our needs

Have tried Izakaya Nana, Genki Izakaya and Super Kyuramen and been to Izakayas in Tokyo and Kyoto…read more I love that so many Izakayas have opened in the NoVA area. The bad thing about Genki Izakaya is how crowded it can be. I'm not sure I would show up without reservations again. I've been there 3 times, the first time we didn't have a reservation and the hostess seemed very hesitant to add us to the wait list. She said the waitlist was very long. We decided not to wait. The second time we also didn't have a reservation and the hostess again seemed very hesitant to add us to the wait list. This time we did wait and were quoted 1.5 hours and it actually took about an hour. Not as bad as quoted but still busy! Third time we finally had a reservation and it still took us 20 mins to get seated as they did not have a table ready for us. To be honest the restaurant itself seems too small, they probably could be twice as big. The reason is the food at Genki Izakaya is in my opinion the best of the 3 Izakayas in the area. The Yakitori is good, hot and reasonably priced although I wish they would let you customize the $20 Yakitori Platter. I tried the A5 Miyazaki Wagyu Hot Stone and was surprised that they cook it for you instead of you cooking it yourself on the hot stone. The waiter overcooked 2 pieces of the Wagyu which is annoying when it is so expensive but overall it tasted great. I like their Tonkotsu Ramen, it broth tastes great and I've had ramen all over this area, in New York City, LA area, Tokyo and Kyoto. It isn't the best I've ever tasted but it is really good especially for this area. Once seated the service is good and the food comes out quickly and everything we've had has tasted great. The only problem is how crowded it can be because its so popular! Only bad thing for us is it isn't too close about a 45 min drive but worthwhile - definitely try it if you like Izakayas and Japanese food.

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.

This place is an absolute must try if you are looking to indulge in quality food while being served…read moreby excellent, knowledgeableX and friendly staff. It should be noted the menu is a little pricey but well worth it especially if you are celebrating a big occasion. We were very impressed with the menu offering and absolutely had to get the Kobe Beef because there are only a handful of places you can get Kobe beef served with this type of quality. They present the certificate of authenticity which really adds to the experience. The beef was cooked delicately with a light sear and served medium rare which goes the perfect buttery bite. Highly recommend. We also got the pork jowl and the kurobuta pork belly. Normally the pork belly is a bit but it was pretty average so I'll probably pass next time. The pork jowl was really tasty and had a nice bite. You can just eat meat if you want to get the full experience. We highly recommend the steamed egg as well as the tuna with taro chips for the perfect balanced meal. Can't say enough great things about this place... looking forward to coming again!

One of my best mom friends and I decided to go to dinner last minute with all of our kids. I was…read moredefinitely nervous because our two toddlers are a little on the crazy side. I think what probably made our service and Guy Shige stand out the most is our server Laila. She was very accommodating with bringing us multiple high chairs and taking our orders almost as soon as we sat down. We ordered a lot of food and wanted to try multiple drinks and Laila really took her time explaining all the different drinks and making great ig worth recommendations. During dinner there were multiple times where our crazy toddlers threw items on the floor etc and Laila was quick to come by and sweep things up and replace utensils etc. All of the food and drinks were delicious and we truly had a great time. We will definitely be back.

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.