TLDR: Cozy old school spot with tasty fried dishes, nice portions, and warm service…read more The restaurant has a homey, old school feel that adds to its charm. There were a couple order mistakes, but the service was personal and warm, and they quickly made things right. The food was tasty. They really know how to work the fryer, from the katsu to the appetizers. The potato wrapped shrimp was extra crunchy and delicious, I have not had potato string wrapped shrimp like that before. I loved that the noodles come with a steamed egg. I do wish the banchan portions were larger, but they happily refill them if you ask. Overall, a comforting meal.

If there is a primary reason that long time Annandale favorite Miso has over 550+ reviews (as of…read moreFebruary 2025) and a solid 4 star rating, it can be distilled to one word: katsu. Miso specializes in many different forms of katsu which traditionally is defined as a Japanese style dish consisting of a piece of meat (although tofu and veggies are also used) covered in panko bread crumbs, and then deep fried. Deep frying conceptually is a "simple" techique, yet so many places either leave food in the hot grease too long rendering the food burnt and bitter; or the food is not cooked long enough resulting in a crispy outer layer, but cold (and sometimes raw) temperatures underneath the batter. And don't underestimate the role clean and constantly changing the cooking oil makes, since the food doesn't come out looking "dingy," which often results from frying in old oil. I discovered Miso during the pandemic when I got take out one day, and was shocked when I got home 20 minutes later to discover that my pork katsu was still hot and super crunchy! So of course, once dine-in service resumed, I was happy to be able to enjoy the food when it was freshly prepared. I recently enjoyed a meal with a friend who had not previously been to Miso and she was thoroughly impressed. The interior design resembles any other Asian themed restaurant. Nondescript wooden tables/booths/chairs, sit atop dark tile flooring, with semi-bright (bordering on dim) lighting. TBH, I've noticed that it can get a bit chilly in the Winter months, and somewhat hot in the summer months. The place has higher ceilings, so I imagine climate control must be a challenge. We started the meal with the Tofu katsu, which was super yummy. The panko breading was light, not salty, and achieved its purpose of having a crunchy exterior while keeping the tofu siken and moist inside. The soy based dipping sauce was a bit one note, mostly tasting salty. The other thing I appreciate about Miso is that the portion sizes are ginormous; which is important during these inflationary times! A tender pork cutlet was battered, deep fried to peak GBD (golden brown delicious) perfection, and then sliced into bite sized pieces. The dish was also served with a small bowl of udon noodles, rice, steamed egg custard, pickles, and kimchi. For $18 (as of this review), we split the spicy pork katsu plate, and there was PLENTY of food for two adults. As we were dining in a casual non-rushed manner, after 25-30 minutes the pork lowered to a tepid room temperature, but the batter still remained CRUNCHY! And nice bonus that at the end of the meal, we received complimentary mini-yogurt drinks. The earliest reviews for Miso go back to 2007 and I understand that in the ensuing 18 years, ownership has changed a few times. Miso isn't a fancy place, but the constant has been good food at reasonable prices.

The chirashi is terrific and always worth it. Friends who've left the area always want to…read moreCome back here when they visit for the chirashi.

I am writing to express my deep disappointment with the takeout order I purchased today. I have…read morebeen a customer before, and in the past, your meals were always satisfying and filling. However, today's experience was completely different. The portion sizes have clearly been reduced drastically. After finishing the entire meal, I was still so hungry that I had to cook extra food at home just to full myself up. While I noticed that your prices haven't increased, I would have honestly preferred to pay a higher price for the original quality and quantity, rather than receiving such a severely cut-down meal. In particular, the portion of the sashimi was completely unacceptable and unreasonable. Unfortunately, due to this experience, I will not be returning to your restaurant. Sincerely

6/28/26: My older son loves sushi and this is where I go to get him a quick bite. It's really…read moreaffordable and quick. I can get him 3 rolls for $25. This place is inside a supermarket's food court, so people coming need to manage their expectations. You're not here to get "fancy restaurant sushi".

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The food was quite delicious and a nice staff but they do not speak much english. Which is a good…read moresign because that means it is authentic. Highly recommend the ramen and also the Bento Bowl comes with quite a bit of food

I ordered online and the BOGO deal on salmon avocado is totally worth it. The salmon tasted really…read moregood and slick. The rainbow roll had a nice assortment but felt a bit bland and I felt like the fish quality was a bit lower. The mason roll was good but I'm not sure if I'd order it again. It felt mostly like I was eating something moist and fried. The inner part of the roll was almost indistinguishable, tasty but probably not something that I'd seek out again based off personal taste. There are a lot of other rolls I wanted to try but only have so big of a stomach. The labeling on the food is also a hit confusing, $8 roll when it actually says $9 in the app. I don't know if they just need to update their code and labels somewhere.

Nice location, plenty of parking, very bright & clean dining area. Super friendly Staff !!!…read more We tried two different Bento Box Lunches- reasonable prices, especially for what u get. Miso soup & salad come with it to start and then your box. The Bento Box is full of unique & tasty food items. I am not a huge fan of Tofu, but thiers was delicious. Really really good, and the Tempura was exceptional. I did Sushi which was awesome & fresh. My wife did Salmon, she let me try some & it is probably some of the best that I have ever had. It was remarkable. This spot has jumped to our favorite list, and will be back way sooner than we expected. .

Yes, yes, I know it sounds crazy, but I had the best shrimp tempura roll here. I love sushi, and…read morethat is a staple roll for me, but something about this one completely blew me away. The roll looked like any other shrimp tempura at first, but it must have been made with extra love. The shrimp had the perfect crisp and texture. It was so good that it honestly makes me think about going back right now, even though the place is over an hour away. I also ordered the spider roll, which was delicious. Everything tasted incredibly fresh. I ordered the Scallop Assassin roll as well, and while it was not my favorite, I do think it is something someone else would enjoy. I ordered online for pickup, so I am wondering if I had a bit of a finger slip when ordering, because it is not a roll I would normally choose. For that reason, I am not knocking off any stars -- it just was not for me personally. The service was quick and patient, allowing me time to look everything over and checking back in at just the right moments. Even though I ordered for pick up I had extra time so asked if I could eat there and ordered the spider roll once I got there. I arrived about an hour before they closed for their lunch break, so I was not there very long, but the atmosphere was quiet, and the restaurant looked clean and well decorated. Overall, I am adding Sushi Yama to my list for when I am in the area. There are so many rolls I still want to try. Everything felt fairly priced, which I really appreciate -- I cannot stand price gouging.

My adventurous eater and I tried out Sushi Koji after rugby yesterday. It was a real treat. Our…read moreserver was very helpful in helping us decide what to get, and we thought we would try sashimi (after reading reviews about the place) as well as noodles. Fellow Yelpers did not steer us wrong! We ordered Otoro (fatty tuna) and sake belly (salmon belly) sashimi, listed as 3 pieces each. We also ordered tempura udon, a shrimp tempura roll*, takoyaki, and mentaiko butter udon (off the specials menu). Let me begin by saying the space is clean, roomy, and well-decorated. We enjoyed looking at the artwork and figurines, which included anime figures that we recognized. There were many tables, and though they may be physically close together, there is enough separation to be comfortable without being on top of each other or feeling cramped. There was a family of five that was seated next to us partway through the meal, and I never felt like the noise level changed or that we suddenly felt as if there were more people around. The takoyaki came out covered in bonito flakes. The sauce was a perfect blend of tempered spicy mayo as my adventurous eater enjoyed it without being overwhelmed by heat. The bites were well-sized as not to be too large, but we were able to bite in without burning our tongues our with the right balance of batter and octopus, and we both enjoyed it greatly. The sashimi came out with the shrimp tempura roll on a beautifully arranged boat - 4 pieces each! We each tried two pieces of otoro and sake belly, and the pieces just melted into our mouth. The otoro was garnished with what appeared to be hint of wasabi and maybe chopped jalapeño, which was too much for my adventurous eater to try, so I gently scraped it off. Neither of us were able to taste anything but the well-chosen slices of fatty tuna, which were a hit. We then tried the sake belly which were garnished with a sliver of fried garlic and garlic paste. Again, I scraped it off for the adventurous eater, who then raved about how delicious it was! I tried it with the garlic and agreed. The garlic was perfectly fried, and was the right amount not to overwhelm the delicate buttery texture and flavor of the salmon belly. Although, I will admit - while it's a nice flavor to add, the sashimi itself didn't need anything to be added. The tempura udon came out, with perfectly battered pieces - 2 shrimp, an asparagus, an onion ring, a slice of sweet potato, and a slice of eggplant. My adventurous eater attacked the shrimp while I munched on veggies. The batter was crispy, light, and not greasy. My mentaiko butter udon came out and I am so glad I ordered it! There was a little nest of noodles, with two halves of a soft-boiled egg, and plenty of creamy sauce. The menu described the dish as buttery and umami and it did not deceive. The udon was perfectly chewy and slurpable, coated with delicious creamy sauce. I debating mixing in the eggs because they looked so perfect, so I dipped one half in the sauce instead and ate that whole, before mixing in the other half into my bowl. Even my adventurous eater tried a little bit of my udon and agreed that it was delicious! Not having had mentaiko butter before, I looked it up before writing this review. The dish is described as being a spicy-fish roe butter sauce, but what we are talking about is a very mild heat. The dish was warming, tasty, and very comforting. It was also surprisingly light considering the buttery richness of the flavors. I finished every last bit of the noodles in my bowl and drank the rest of the sauce, with all the fish roe stirred in. I may have also commented a couple of times on how phenomenal the dish was. That was when our server shared that it was the first day it had been on the menu, so they were looking for feedback. I would say that the dish alone is worth checking out, but I feel like you will keep coming back due to the quality of everything else. I think this place is a gem and I will definitely look for excuses to return to Oakton to eat there again. Between the friendly service, the cheerful ambiance, and the amazing food, this is hitting all the right notes! * My adventurous eater filled up on everything else before even getting to the shrimp tempura roll, so we ended up packing up the rest of the udon and the shrimp tempura roll to bring home. Due to life, the roll never made it into the fridge, so we tragically had to toss it without trying it. I wish I could tell you how it was, but I can say the roll was beautifully formed and served and looked absolutely delicious. This is where I wish I had taken pictures of everything.

I came here for iftar and honestly had such a great experience at Sushi Koji. We ordered the Sushi…read morefor 2, which came out as a full sushi boat with around 12 different types of sushi and nigiri, and it was way more food than we expected in a good way. I initially thought it would be mostly rolls, but it leaned more toward nigiri. That said, everything was super fresh and really well prepared, so no complaints there. I recently started eating seafood again after years of avoiding it, so I have been easing into it, and this was actually a really good place to do that. The fish tasted fresh, clean, and not overly fishy, which made it a lot easier to enjoy. The Osaka roll, which our server recommended, was really good, but my favorite was definitely the paradise roll from the sushi boat. Anything with shrimp tempura is a win for me, and this one hit the spot. The ambiance is cute, cozy, and on the smaller side, which made the whole experience feel more quiet and intimate. It did not feel rushed at all, which I appreciated, especially since we were breaking our fast. We ended up taking a lot of food to go because the portions were so generous, and surprisingly, everything still tasted fresh and delicious even the next two days. The only downside is that it is definitely on the pricier side, but the quality, portions, and overall experience helped justify it. Overall, great quality sushi, generous portions, and a calm, intimate vibe. Definitely a spot I would come back to, especially if I am in the mood for fresh sushi without a loud or hectic atmosphere.

I've come to Joongmi various times and every time the food has been good. I have ordered Uber Eats…read moreand the quality is still as good (but having it steaming hot in front of you is the best - although it was HOT when it was delivered the Smokey taste for the Jjampong hits you at the restaurant). The fried rice is great when ducked into the broth and the Tang soo yook could have been crispier but was steamed in the delivery. The Jamjjamyun is also delish. All the Korean/chinese flavors mesh really well. The service is straight to the point no frills these Ajummas (Korean aunties) run a tight ship. The restaurant is at the basement of a building and is it a bit sketch? Yes. Are the tables a little stick? Yes. Does it feel like a time capsule dedicated to the 90s? Yes. But is the food good? Yes.

I usually go to one of the two other Korean-Chinese restaurants in Annandale when I'm craving that…read moretype of food, but a couple friends convinced me to give Joongmi a try. Joongmi is located in the basement of an older office building. The location feels a bit sketchy, especially in the evening since it was our first time there. We had to go down a flight of stairs before entering a cozy, very mom-and-pop style restaurant interior, filled with lots of delicious smells. I was here with two friends for dinner yesterday night. We enjoyed the food for the most part, and everything came out quickly after we ordered. 15. KAN POONG SHRIMP This is a plate of fried shrimp coated in a garlic & chili sauce, topped with a generous amount of spring onions. Each order came with a good amount of shrimp, at least 10 large pieces. The sauce had the perfect balance of sweetness and spice, with a strong garlic flavor. My only complaint was that the shrimp batter was a bit soggy and lacked the satisfying crunch I was looking for. 70. BOK JJA MYUN This is a combo meal with half fried rice and half jjajangmyun. The fried rice was bland and lacked seasoning, so I wouldn't get this again. The jjajangmyun was delicious, with a black bean sauce that was a perfect mix of sweet and savory. If I had more sauce, I would have poured it over fried rice to make it more flavorful. This combo meal also comes with a bowl of spicy soup (jjambong soup, maybe?) that was pretty delicious. It had a couple pieces of squid and some vegetables. Overall, I enjoyed my dining experience at Joongmi. We really enjoyed the KAN POONG SHRIMP and we'd definitely recommend it. A couple friends suggested trying the samsun options, which are made to order in a wok. I'll have to try it on my next visit.

I've enjoyed their Bok Geum Soon Dae (Fried Soondae), GamJaTang, and DonKatsu. Their services are…read morevery good and did not miss what I've asked the waitresses. They have TVs, but it was not very noisy, so it won't bother your conversations.

Hidden within the Seoul Plaza center along with various other businesses and restaurants, we are…read moreglad to have stumbled upon this gem. The interior was clean with seating available for small to large groups. The service was friendly and greeted us with a smile upon entry. They had a solid selection of menu items with hefty portions enough to share. The dishes were prepared fresh and was delicious! Will be back again. Enjoy!