Absolutley love this place! My partner and I have been coming here as well as ordering out for over a year. Every time we like to try something new from their specialties menu as well as some fun appetizers. The atmosphere is fun and light and the employees are great! Would highly recommend to come here, make sure to bring friends and family as they deserve the business!! read more

This place is a gem. I've had several dishes here; the sushi, sashimi, apps and the hot stone bowl. Well, I visited with a friend and tried the udon curry soup and my life was changed. This soup is a thick curry base with udon, fish cakes, chicken, spinach and egg. I couldn't finish it and discovered it was even better after being in the fridge overnight... all the flavors soaked in and it was amazing. The employees are all very sweet and the service is prompt and friendly. read more

If you're looking for a tasty treat and wonderful experience, look no farther than Hama Sushi... The food here is wonderful and service exceptional. There are a variety of tempting appetizers... from edamame to yakitori. A fave is the beef gyoza... Properly delicate but also busting with flavor! The main attraction is there sushi, though... And while they have a plethora of exotic and interesting roll and hand -made choices... Most orderable a la carte... I tend towards traditional sushi. I've had their sushi and their sashimi and either choice is a superlative delight! read more

Great sushi, friendly staff, and relaxing atmosphere. I had the spicy roll combo and my companion had the curry-both were excellent.

** 4.5 Stars ** Finally had lunch here earlier this week after hearing from so many people about how good this place was. I went with a couple of my work colleagues. For a beverage, I had the Green Tea. Instead of the normal Miso soup, I opted for the Hama soup, which is a Miso soup, with mushrooms and cooked salmon flaked into the soup. It had a very interesting flavor to it - very strong salmon flavor. The one thing I did not like about it was that the mushrooms were a tad chewy. Still, an excellent soup! I then had the Tuna Tataki, also the first time I've tried this dish - thin pieces of raw tuna lightly cooked along the edges. I'll be making a habit of coming back here again to go all out on the sashimi some evening for dinner! read more

Hama Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Been enjoying Hama Sushi for the last 25 years. The hubs loves sushi, chirashi and sashimi. Hama is his date night happy place. I go for the melt-in-your mouth miso Chilean sea bass appetizer and nebeyaki udon with tempura. Every meal is Zen and we like to chill out and enjoy the ambiance and catch up on the day. Sunny, the co-owner, is a gracious host that makes everyone feel good. She's a mind reader when it comes to remembering who you are, what you like and how to make you feel special. Looking forward to another 25 years of date nights at Hama! read more

We had 6 of us and it was great. The tuna salad, tamago, and yaki soba was great (from one person that spent extensive time in the region). For the rest of us we also enjoyed our sushi and would go back. read more

I had a wonderful sushi dinner here tonight. I hail from the west coast (Seattle) where we have excellent sushi at many restaurants. I was craving some sushi i and was staying at a nearby hotel so I thought I would give Hama a try. All I have to say is WOW! By far some of the best and freshest sushi/sashimi I've ever had! I also really enjoyed the soft shell crab appetizer - different than what I am used to but delicious! Also I thought the staff was very very nice and accommodating. I am about to start travel to this area for work on a semi-regular basis and Hama will definitely be a must-return for my future trips. What can I say - it's a total winner for me! read more

Hands down the best sushi in Fairfax County! The owners are so nice and provide the best service for the last 20 years!

My son turned me on to them when he worked in Herndon. He brought home a soft shelled crab sushi for me as I love them. I immediately fell in love. I'd go visit my son at work just to go eat there!!! Still go and live close to Warrenton! read more

For a coworker's going away lunch, we had about ten people attend for one last get-together. I'm not the biggest sushi fan so I decided to order a bowl of ramen instead. I had two small pieces of pork, hardly any noodles and the broth was not very flavorful. There was also a random piece of seaweed floating in there, which was unexpected (never had that in any ramen dishes anywhere else) and since I don't like seaweed, it was not a welcome addition. I lowered my expectations since I was ordering ramen at a sushi place, but was still underwhelmed. Other problems we had were one of the people didn't receive a dish until after everyone had eaten and we had to remind them to bring it (the order was clearly left off the list), and we also had a few issues with the checks. Since we couldn't have individual checks we kept incorrectly receiving other tables' bills. When walking out I noticed most other patrons ordered sushi so perhaps that was better, but with so many food options in the area I don't think I'll be back soon. read more

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Hama means shore in Japanese. So anything that says shore along with sushi should be fresh right? Well yeah! I came here from an exhausting day of life and was craving some sashimi. I ordered the Tekka don (Tuna sashimi slices on a bed of sushi rice) and it did not disappoint. The tuna was cut fresh and thick. The only thing I would say to improve on the dish is when ginger is place on the tuna, it actually cooks the tuna. I was wondering why one piece of my tuna sashimi was cooked to a eyesore tan color. The interior decorating is like walking into a bamboo garden. The sushi bar is to your immediate right when you walk in and the chefs there know what they're doing. They often shout to each other, even though they're a foot away from one another. I have this place under my radar for good sushi cravings (especially when im at work). Got my omega 3s and my joints dont hate me :) read more

Hama Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

Everything is always great, fresh, and delicious every time we order. The staffs are always courteous and sweet. They are alsoa family business so I always try to support them during this crazy time of COVID 19. read more

Hama Sushi is our go-to place for Sushi. We always take our guests, too. They have an elevated Japanese room in the back. Funny, I never published this. Great humans here. read more

I wont go there again. the food - look good, but the taste was not good enough for the price. I am willing to pay and i also expect the quality. the service was good. i was there Sunday 6 pm, and I was the only customer for the entire time. read more

Not bad; not great. Hama is a decent, if Americanized sushi place. All the (American) classics are here and along with a few "special" also Americanized rolls. They have "all cooked fish" options with a scattering of general Japanese dishes for those who care for it. On one visit, the fish was fresh and tasty although nothing extraordinary. Service was pretty good if a little bit slow. With one nearby sushi place recently closed and another (at least for now) going to carryout only, Hama is, by default, the best eat-in sushi in this part of Reston/Herndon. So...if you live in the area or are staying in a nearby hotel and want sushi nearby, worth visiting. But nothing special. read more

This is a good place to stop by if you're not willing to drive to Fairfax for Marumen or Jinya in Mosaic. It's fairly spacious and there was even an arrangement for a floor style table in the back of the restaurant. The entire restaurant is run by one woman who is both the hostess and server - so service was a bit slow, but understandably so. I ordered hot tea, pork gyoza, shoyu ramen, and their fried green tea ice-cream. Tea was piping hot and it was a fairly windy day outside, which was a pleasant surprise since most restaurants serve their teas more on the warm, but not super hot side. My ramen came with a side salad that overdid the dressing, but it's not a huge complaint. The gyoza was delicious, I only wish they had a bigger side of the dipping sauce alongside it instead of trying to make the platting arrangement look nice. Their shoyu ramen was flavorful, but the pork belly and egg were overcooked and threw off the taste a tad bit. It had a good balance of noodle to soup ratio as well as the accompaniment of other garnishes like bean sprouts, naruto, and nori. As for the fried green tea ice-cream, that can be a hit or miss, and in this instance, it was a miss. The ice-cream was over-breaded that it there was a noticeable layer between it and the ice-cream itself. It also was served with more whipped cream than needed that it caused the breading to become soggy. The chocolate and strawberry drizzles were a nice touch, but my palate was oversaturated from the abundance of whipped cream. The ice-cream itself was still intact, which meant that it was fried properly to not melt and it was still creamy and smooth. I'd definitely give this place another shot. I hadn't tried their sushi, but it's on my list to try whenever I visit next. read more

I'm not local to the area, but when I'm here and in need of an authentic sushi fix, Hama is my go-to place. The sushi chef is talented and engaging, so I always sit at the bar. If you're looking for the real deal, with toro, amaebi and fresh wasabi consistently on the menu, look no further. Pay attention to the specials board; on a recent visit they had baby octopus, and they occasionally have ankimo. Presentations are beautiful, with no plastic garnish in sight! For sushi lovers, Hama Sushi is the real deal. read more

This is the Best Japanese Restaurant in Herndon, & probably Reston as well. I'm not aware of any Japanese Restaurants in Reston that are as good as Hama Sushi, although i try to stay away from Reston as much as humanly-possible. Reno-911 is probably about the county-police in Reston. read more

Been going here for about 15 years. The Sushi is always fresh and the chef brings in specialties from time to time. The staff is always friendly and helpful. read more

Highly recommended!! The ginger dressing is one of the best I've had. Miso soup was really good too. Then came the sushi which was amazing. Every roll we ordered was as good as the next. I'm in from out of town and I'll be back before I leave. read more

Not so great. Miso soup was too salty to eat and one of the rolls was inedible and the shrimp dumplings were so sad. read more

Hama Sushi - This is the shrimp dumpling. It is the size of a mint. 5 tiny things for $7.25. Pretty sad - Sushi Bars Near Me - Herndon, Virginia

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Very good sushi and awesome vibe. Establishment seem very personable per the energy I picked up from the employees. I also noticed folks at the sushi bar speaking to the chef about normal life things. This is a big deal to me because it shows the place has character. Other then a fly or two, I'd probably return. read more

My go to sushi restaurant for 10+ years. Though I now live in CA, I come here every time I'm in town. Good quality food, great service.

This is my first time at Hama sushi and I am so impressed with the customer service given. The woman in front of us had an error with her order at her previous visit and the receptionist credited her previous meal! Excellent recommendation for the sushi rolls. read more

The food was fantastic and the presentation was even more so. I had the salmon avocado roll, the eel roll, the dragon roll, and the Washington roll. All of them tasted amazing. It felt really peaceful I side the restaurant. The waitress was very kind and gave me two free appetizers. read more

I've ordered from here before, but I didn't write a review about it last time because I ended up not eating my main meal, the spicy tuna don. The reason I didn't eat it is because their Grubhub description for spicy tuna don says "spicy California roll, spicy tuna roll, spicy yellowtail roll" - implying that this would be three sushi rolls. Obviously it wasn't, since that's not what don is, but I didn't know what don is because I'm an uncultured white person. (For my fellow uncultured white people, don is essentially all the ingredients of sushi piled on top of each other in a giant bowl, and it is, in my opinion, unappealing/far inferior to actual sushi.) I also got fried oysters that time, and they were gross. Tonight I tried another Grubhub order, not sure if I'd regret it or not. As it turns out, their sushi is actually pretty good. I got the spicy California roll (shrimp tempura, avocado, cucumber and spicy mayo), tiger roll (avocado, crab and spicy caviar) and Philadelphia roll (salmon, cream cheese, scallions and cucumber.) Loved them all. I got the tenzaru soba as well, which came adorned with an actual raw quail's egg that I carefully opted not to pour out onto my noodles. The dish overall was kind of strange... I'd never had buckwheat noodles before, and I thought they had this papery tang to them, almost like eating pungent cardboard. Again though, uncultured white person. If you like tenzaru soba, I can say this seemed very authentic. The food is definitely not cheap; the sushi rolls were reasonable, but the noodles were $15 and the tuna don last time, according to my Grubhub order history, was $20. Based on that, it's fair to say that the non-sushi items are bordering on a little overpriced When combining tonight's experience with the previous time I ordered from them, Hama is a solid 3.75, which I'll round up because I was quite happy with my sushi. read more

This place is wildly underrated. No idea what happened to lose 1.5 stars. Wait staff constantly checking on you, food fresh and clearly made with care. It blew every expectation out of the water. The texture of the nigiri was insane, so soft. Spicy tuna, Udon, tempura, tuna and salmon nigiri all phenomenal. The salad before the meal had a dressing I've never had before but was one of the best I've ever had. It's worth a shot, definitely worth dining in for the decor and service alone. Will be back soon. read more

A friend that lives nearby always talked this place up, claiming it was one of the best sushi spots in the area. I didn't really think he knew what he was talking about. Now, I know he didn't really know what he was talking about. Don't get me wrong, Hama is fine and dandy for a quick sushi fix if you're in this part of Virginia, but I probably wouldn't venture too far out of my way for it. The sashimi was really fresh and cut generously. Three pieces for $5.95 is not exactly a steal, but pretty standard. My roll was average. However, the staff was incredibly nice. Two orders of sashimi and a roll ran me $18, so you can see how quickly my bill added up. And without much a do. If I return, I would love to check out their happy hour. They seem to have some pretty good deals between 5-7pm. Otherwise, I can find sushi like this just about anywhere. read more

The restaurant is beautiful. The food is very high quality, and has very fresh fish. I would strongly recommend the Edamame Gyoza, absolutely delicious, and the Black Sesame ice cream mochi, is excellent! If I could I would give Hama Sushi a strong 4.5! read more

Great small sushi place in Herndon. Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu. Service was great.

My local sushi place. Food has always been top notch and the service is always friendly and prompt.

Perfectly respectable little sushi joint in a strip mall. Fish was fresh, service was fast and friendly. Want to come back nd try other menu items, but the chirashi bowl was spot on. read more

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I have to be honest with you... I do not each sushi, but I love Japanese food. However, I hate how expensive it is. I ordered the Yakisoba (Vegetable) for $8.50. It came out with a small salad. The portion size was good but it did not come with a lot of vegetables (carrot, cabbage, and onion). On the side is seasoned radish and pickled ginger... and one piece of broccoli. Was the broccoli an afterthough? The restaurant itself is small, but I saw a peak of a room in the back were people can seat on the floor. It is very nicely decorated. The staff itself are Korean. My ears kept perking up every time I heard Korean. The menu seems average but not adventurous. From the outside the restaurant is unassuming. It was okay, but I prefer Japanese restaurants that take more artistic and culinary risks with their menu. read more

Three stars, no more, no less. If you're in the area and you want a simple, delicious and reliable sushi experience, you can go to Hama. No worries. However, just less than a mile down the road in the Woodland Park center you'll find Kumo, which is the winner for me in the battle between the two Herndon sushi restaurant mainstays. Hama has nice decor, plenty of seating, and a private dining area that fits traditional Japanese etiquette, and while Hama gets crowded at lunch, they are practically empty in the evenings. What really killed the mood for me the last time I was at Hama wasn't just the large-screen TV in the main dining area, but also the fact that it was playing a CNN documentary on a super-grisly and not-so-pleasant-for-dinner subject. Could have definitely done without that during dinner! Sashimi plates are more creative at Hama, but I've found fish cut quality and presentation to be of a higher caliber at Kumo. On our last visit, I ordered the Yellowtail Lovers plate, and for $22, I was impressed at the quantity of yellowtail-inspired sushi and sashimi, but was a bit disappointed at some of the toughness and "gristle" in some of the pieces; I'm surprised the sushi chefs would serve these pieces in an otherwise nice presentation. My husband's chicken teriyaki was okay, but pretty boring. Appeared to be a pounded chicken breast sliced cross-wise and smothered with teriyaki and a few courtesy sprinkles of sesame seeds. Requisite miso and salad were okay, but miso lacked any real tofu and salad dressing was more watery than what you might like, especially if you've had the unique dressing at Reston's Nikko sushi. Hama feels a little run-down, especially when compared to the other area sushi spots, and the service itself feels tired and lacking, especially in the evening hours. While Hama isn't any more or any less than A-OK, my first recommendation to a friend or acquaintance in the area would be for Kumo sushi in the immediate vicinity for a superior sushi/Japanese cuisine experience all-around. read more

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Food quality was terrible. Futomaki tasted terrible. Their salad dressing even tasted off. $30 for seabass entree and the size of fish was a joke. Super small size. Probably frozen from costco. Never ordering here again. read more

I've come here a few times for lunch and every few months Specialicious comes out with a $20 for $40 worth coupon for dinner so I take full advantage. Hama makes one of my favorite sashimi. It is fresh, cut thick, and plentiful in portion. The special rolls I would recommend are their tuna and salmon special roll, spicy tuna roll, rainbow roll, tiger roll, and spider roll. You can't really go wrong with any of the sashimi or sushi here. If you order a main entree, it comes with complimentary soup and salad. The staff is quite welcoming and will greet you when you enter as well as when you leave. They're very friendly, quick, and accommodating. Hama has become one of my go-to's for sushi. Tip: I would skip ordering both the tempura and the tonkatsu. They used the boxed tempura batter instead of panko breadcrumbs which makes all the difference IMO. The tonkatsu was dry and the batter came off easily. A squeeze of some lemon juice nor the accompanying dipping sauce didn't aid the dryness enough for me to want to keep eating it. read more

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I have been ordering from Hama consistently during COVID and have not been let down. The quality of the food, prices and the offerings are always consistent. Sometimes all you can ask for in a restaurant is to provide consistency, luckily this neighborhood sushi spot does that. I will continue to happily support them during this time and hopefully will be able to dine in person soon! read more

The staff is superbly friendly. The quality of the sashimi lunch special was very fresh. The sashimi lineup is your typical salmon, tuna, mackerel, octopus, minced spicy tuna and toro (but I don't think toro is normally on the lunch menu). A friend recommended their Tiger Roll and I was not disappointed. It is styled like kimbop with shrimp tempura, avocado, rice and a few other fillings. read more

Tried this "new to me" Sushi restaurant and the sushi lunch special was incredibly fresh. The nigri fish portions we filling. Reccomend trying this authentic Janapese sushi place tucked away in Herndon. read more

Hama Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Herndon, Virginia