I stopped in on a Thursday evening around 4 pm and the place was pretty empty with only one family…read moreat a table. The restaurant was clean and the waitress was pleasant. My cook name was Raz and he was pretty good. He was quick,very polite accommodating and professional. I was surprised they didn't make us wait for a whole table to fill up like most hibachi's do. The food was really good and the drinks were ok. Only issue was the drinks took a long time to be prepared which I didn't understand because there were only a handful of full of people there and they were wrapping it up when I arrived. This was overall a great dining experience and I'm sure I'll return for another experience.

We were looking forward for a fun, dining experience for our grandmother's birthday. Unfortunately,…read morethe experience was lackluster. Ambiance: We visited on a Friday around 1pm, and the place was completely empty. I don't need it to be packed to capacity, but when you are coming for a birthday, you want the place to be lively. The restaurant has TVs, but the Hibachi doesn't, so it felt pretty lame. Service: The service felt apathetic. Our waitress seemed a bit unenthused. We noted that one person in our party had a shellfish allergy. This seemed to put the waitress in a bit of a panic. She came back afterward with a list of ingredient and insisted that we take a picture of the ingredients listing. I explained to her that I didn't need to take a photo. She insisted. Finally, I had to say, "I promise, we are not going to sue you. All you have to simply do is not give one person any shrimp." The chef gave a really watered down performance, but I will give him the benefit of the doubt. When he did the first fire trick, a couple of people jumped back in fear. So, I think he decided to keep it very vanilla, so I will give a pass, but it did make for a boring experience. He also gave me fried rice instead of steamed, but no biggie. They did give grandma a birthday dessert, so bonus points for that. Food: I thought the food was pretty good. One person thought the rice was too salty. Other than that, it was typical hibachi. It actually tasted better as leftovers later when the flavors got more familiar with one another. Conclusion: Due to the atmosphere and generic service, I probably wouldn't visit again. I especially wouldn't visit again for a birthday celebration. Midday Friday may not be the most peak time, but I know there are other restaurants that can provide a more festive birthday experience.

Such a Wonderful Resource for GREAT Ramen!! Also they just…read moreopened a fantastic Sushi /Bar Restaurant in Delray (Va) next to the new Garden Center next to the Hardware store... only open currently from 4 pm... Wow We Just moved to Old Town ,Alexandra ,Virginia-We had so many Great Dining experiences! Garland & Joy

We paid our first visit to Gin Ramen on a Saturday afternoon. It wasn't crowded at all. There's…read moreabundant inexpensive street parking within a block or at most two blocks, from the restaurant. Service was great. We ordered several dishes, and they were all very good to excellent. We especially liked the fried brussel sprouts, which were flaky, tasty and crispy. I loved my steamed pork bun. There's just something about the texture and flavor of a steamed bun that I'm just wild about. The onion pancake, which was actually three little pancakes, was tasty though a tad oily. We also ordered an avocado salad, tuna tartare and tonkastsu ramen. The garlic in the ramen was decidedly strong. But overall, this was a great experience and we want to return.

Nasime offers a thoughtfully curated 7-course tasting menu that goes far beyond a traditional sushi…read moreexperience. It's a delicious journey through different forms of Japanese cuisine, from raw dishes to grilled, fried, and even a comforting soup course. The setting is intimate, with just a few seats per seating, which makes the experience feel personal and unrushed. Each dish is introduced with care, offering insight into the ingredients and preparation and adding an extra layer of appreciation to the meal. We opted for the sake pairing, which complemented the courses beautifully. Standout dishes for us were the sashimi and the wagyu beef, both incredibly fresh, flavorful, and expertly prepared. That said, every course was truly delicious. Nasime is a wonderful spot for a thoughtful, peaceful dinner and an especially great choice for a date night. Reservations are required through Resy, and I definitely recommend coming hungry--you'll want to enjoy every course.

This is not simply a meal, it is a full experience. The service was an even better part. This tiny…read morerestaurant offers a wider reach back to its Japanese roots. The saki was paired superbly with each course. The menu changes regularly.

So glad this chain finally hit the DMV. The restaurant features a rooftop and comfy seating. My…read morefriends and I decided to celebrate our friend's bday with some quality cuts of A5 from their premium menu. Some of our favorite menu items include the sukiyaki shabu shabu, lobster roll, wagyu foie spoons, A5 Japanese Wagyu sandwich, Wagyu fried rice, toro sashimi and the matcha crepe cheesecake. What we really enjoyed about this place was the quality and speed of service. You could see the marbling in the buttery toro and fatty A5. We had an extra side tray to put all of our empty dishes. Highly recommend keeping an eye out on the tablet timer so you can constantly reorder once the queue clears. I'll definitely be back to try some of their à la carte menu items. The premium menu was plenty, but we did see diners order from the other menu.

Date Day with my boo. We went to the spa and then decided to stay in Virginia for Sushi…read more I felt tricked from Instagram and TikTok, which raved about this place. First off, if you miss the parking lot, it was a bit confusing so we ended up making a circle before finding the additional parking lot further before the restaurant, but we did end up parking in the lot next to the restaurant. Getting in and out of that space was not easy with that annoying red light right at the corner. When we walked in, we were greeted right away. Asked if we had reservations which we didn't but they did take a bit of time to seat us. Upon sitting down, we walked by the mini buffet of appetizers and desserts, along with the cooler of drinks. (The cooler was not cold, but held room temperature drinks, I had to ask for cups of ice which took a while) We sat and contemplated if we wanted to splurge on the higher package which we ended up doing any way because our neighbors who were also on a date and was there for the first time was testing the higher package also, so we went all out! There is a limit to how much you order and there is a 10 minute wait in-between each order and how many items you can order. Our server was very helpful and had walked us through the process. The cheesy lobster was so small, we ate it in one bite, and it's only one per table. The wagyu sandwiches were great, but lacked flavor. The creamy udon...was all cream. The best dish on the premium menu were the spoons of wagyu and toro, and the steamed clams in whatever broth. Shabu-Shabu with wagyu was okay. Broth flavor was decent, nothing overly memorable. I did like that it was all you can eat sushi and they had all you can eat Uni which is a plus, but you can tell the quality was not as great as expected. We didn't even bother with the rolls, since it would have limited us from the others, but then I wonder if we would have been better ordering the gazillion sushi roll options. They did great presentation-wise, but would I spend the money on the top package option? No. it was definitely a novelty dinner, something you try one time and say you've tried but maybe my expectations were high because of how I was sold on IG and TikTok. Even my boyfriend was upset with how I talked up the place. To top off the evening, I asked for matcha crepe cake and they brought me match cheesecake. I hate cheesecake. We did enjoy the hot sake! The place was busy and don't get me wrong, it's not horrible but I think I'm more upset for the price I paid for the quality I received. If the service wasn't decent, I would have given it less stars but maybe I came on a bad night and the Chefs were just not loving their cooking. Would I drive the hour and half to go back? Definitely not. I do hope they improve their quality and items. Just my experience here...

I've frequented another location and have always enjoyed their food, so when I saw they had a…read morelocation in Old Town, I knew I had to check it out! Let's start with the service--it was amazing! We were seated immediately, and our server even shared the differences between each location, which I thought was pretty cool. This location has more of an upscale feel, with beautiful décor throughout. The bathroom was also beautifully clean, which is always a plus! One thing that really stood out to me was the bar area, along with the variety of seating options available to accommodate different types of guests. Our server was very attentive throughout our visit and made sure we had everything we needed. We ordered the Akeno Fried, which is our usual order, and it was delicious as always! We also ordered three crunchy spicy sushi rolls, and everything was so fresh. I even ordered the mango sticky rice to go, and it was a hit! I'm super happy to have this location just 25 minutes from my house. I'll definitely be back!

Coming in the place was aesthetically pleasing and seemed to be upbeat with everyone being…read morewelcoming. I was seated immediately and given a menu. Although it was poorly, lit each table provided a small lamp in which I used to review the menu options. I ordered the crab Rangoon's and three of their sushi rolls. The double salmon roll, Red dragon roll and Crunchy Crunchy roll. Everything came out quickly and was very tasty. Now time for the good, the bad and the ugly about this place. The good: The food was very tasty. The service was very fast and the servers were very hospitable. The bad: The poor lighting and font on the menu. Yes this wouldn't be bad for someone who has regular eyesight. However, my eyes aren't set up that way. And the ugly: This place is aesthetically pleasing. There's really no ugliness to it. The detail on the art on the walls to the uniforms that the staff wear they did a pretty good job with putting this place together and is a great addition to the King Street vibe.

Amazing and fresh my husband and I loved it! Will definitely be retuning. Staff is the sweetest too!read more

Happy hour specials are great especially the sashimi pieces. Very fresh and thick slices. The Gyu…read moreDon bowl was really good. However I didn't like the katsu curry. It was more watery than what I'm used to and it came with large chunks of potatoes and carrots. Portion of the curry was very generous though. Great service and ambiance in this place.

Great food, friendly service and people, nice ambiance but a bit small. Worth checking out!read more

Old Town Charm Food…read more We had the Fire Crunch and Rainbow roll. My daughter loved her rainbow roll and the Fire Crunch was unique and delicious. Everything seemed fresh. If I was to give any critique on the food it wouldn't be what we had but what wasn't on the menu. My wife doesn't like raw fish and it seemed like they had very limited options for rolls with all cooked ingredients. Service Wait staff was friendly and everything was brought promptly. Ambience It is located in down town Alexandria in a very pretty place to walk around. Lots of restaurants around. This one has limited seating as others have mentioned by we didn't have any problems getting a table. I would come back here with my wife or daughter but would hesitate to bring a large party due to size. Price Two rolls and a drink was around $50 Summary Overall great place check it out.

This is a quaint little place in Alexandria, conveniently located in Old Town…read more Great service and the staff was very friendly. As for the sushi, it was very reasonably priced. $7 for a California roll. $2 for miso soup. I got the crunch queen and a spicy California roll. Yummy. They also have a large selection selection of premium sakes and Japanese beers.

Hinata Sushi Bar & Grill is conveniently located in Old Town Alexandria and is a great choice…read morewhether you're in the mood for sushi, hibachi, or a combination of both. From the moment you arrive, you're welcomed with complimentary soup, salad, and water, all of which were fresh and flavorful. I visited around noon for lunch and was seated immediately. The restaurant was fairly quiet, which made for a relaxing dining experience. Service was exceptionally fast, and the staff was attentive throughout my visit. The atmosphere is clean, comfortable, and inviting, making it a great spot for a casual lunch or dinner. I ordered the shrimp teriyaki, which was $23. While it may be slightly higher priced than some alternatives, the quality, convenient location, and free parking make it well worth the cost. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely return in the future. If you're looking for quality Japanese cuisine in Old Town Alexandria, Hinata Sushi Bar & Grill is worth checking out.

Been coming here since high school and somehow it's still the exact same vibe - in the best way…read more Honestly feels like it might even have the same ownership, which I kind of love. The food always slaps, drinks are solid, and the service is consistently entertaining (you're definitely getting the full experience). It's become a go-to spot for birthday traditions over the years, and it never disappoints. Always happy to come back.

I was very dissatisfied with the meal. I had shrimp and chicken Hibachi with noodles. I was given…read morevery very little noodles and shrimp. The taste was dissatisfing as well. But, my biggest complaint was my bill, it was incredibly high. They add a tip, without my knowledge, or give me a itemized bill, so in the interim I gave another unworthy tip. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Absolutely filthy…read more Will never return. Nice enough counter clerk. Both restrooms were disgusting - overflowing toilet with feces in one, the other hadn't been flushed in some time. Tables to sit at were not cleaned.

I decided to make use of their buy one, get one free offer and I wasn't impressed. The teriyaki…read morechicken was simply average, certainly not the best I've had, but not the worst either. One thing I look for is for the chicken to be a bit charred on the grill but this chicken was soft. The sushi was below average, and really didn't have a good taste to it. Although the food was inexpensive, I'm not in a rush to try it again.