It was freezing cold inside when we came for a visit. I was excited because we came for happy hour. However, the sushi had a very weird chemical taste to it. Like, there was a bitter, chemically taste after everything we ate that had raw fish in it. The seaweed salad, however, was very good. However, I came for the sushi, not that. The Kiesza was fine. Definitely not the best. There weren't many people there when we visited and the service was definitely a bit slower than I would've liked. I had to flag the server down a few times just to get a refill and some other items we needed. I might try another location, because they have a few, but I wouldn't come back here because of that chemical taste. I've never experienced that before with sushi and I'm not exactly sure what it was. read more

Arrived here a little after 4 pm based on yelp reviews and staying a short drive away. Wanting HH, the young Asian guy wearing glasses who I presume was the Manager on Duty told me to sit at the bar where I wanted a non alcoholic beer but they were out according to the Manager. Young female Bartender went the extra mile to double check but they were out. Ordered the HH salmon and spicy tuna rolls which were average as well as the Gyozas were nothing special. Manager could have been more engaging and offered other alternatives like mock tails. BEing in the area for business, there were not many options and definitely would not be back. read more

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I discovered Kushsi Sushi through a Groupon which I bought on Black Friday. I've dined here a total of three times. The food always takes a while to come out, but it has consistently been good. It is located in Pentagon City, and you can easily find parking in the Harris Teeter parking lot nearby. The ambiance is good for dates or small groups. There is ample seating and no reservations seem to be required The first time, the waiter was quite rude and unfriendly. We were able to use our Groupon, and I used it on a rainbow roll which was the best rainbow roll I've ever had. We also ordered ramen. The ramen was very large and delicious. The second time, we came for happy hour. They have high-top tables for happy hour and there are a variety of items on the menu. We got about five Sushi rolls, and left stuffed! It was a great deal. Wait service was slow but fine. The third time, we got two rainbow rolls using another Groupon. The rainbow roll is just so delicious that we couldn't help ordering two of them. Overall, I would recommend getting sushi here! read more

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Edit: I've updated my review from 5 stars to 4 stars because the menu shows 8 pieces for the bethesda roll, but each order only comes with 6 pieces. Given it's happened each time, I'm assuming it's an issue with their Uber Eats menu, but they need to update that because it's misleading. I've added a picture of their menu on Uber Eats for reference. Authentic and high-quality sushi that's served with an aesthetic presentation. Ginger, wasabi, soy sauce, and chopsticks included. The fish was fresh, alongside the rest of the ingredients. Fire cracker roll had a nice kick to it, and shrimp sumai came with a nice sauce. Looking forward to the next round. read more

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We ordered Kusshi through Door Dash for delivery since we were exhausted from walking all day exploring. We ordered katsu curry and several rolls. When the food arrived they included utencils and cute trays for our soy sauce. The katsu curry was good but definitely needed more rice. I didn't love the curry sauce but it was good. The rolls were fresh and delicious. We enjoyed the rolls and would recommend this place if wanting Japanese. We were very happy with the food. read more

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We've been coming here since they opened in the spring of 2023 and the food, service and ambiance are all still great. Food: last night we got the edamame, pork ramen and chicken udon and all were fab! The chicken udon in particular is excellent, both healthy and delicious. The edamame makes for a great salty starter. Service: the servers are all great, always give you speedy service, they get the food out quick! Ambiance: Kusshi has a cool modern atmosphere, they play a lot of pop music, the current hits, but the music isn't overbearing and the atmosphere is still pretty chill like you would get at a more traditional Japanese restaurant. So all in all if you haven't visited Kusshi yet put it on your list! read more

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Seared Salmon - 5 Star Wesley's Videos - 5 Star Whole Kusshi Team - 5 Star Ride the Kusshi boat or get lost losers! Jk jk but forreal though, get the Lava roll, Tiger Roll, Kusshi wings, and any of the specialty Nigiri like the seared salmon! If you don't like those then you probably shouldn't be rating anything... respectfully. If you're with your squad, get the Kusshi Boat! read more

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Stopped in to this cozy spot in Pentagon Row for a quick bite on a cold evening. Menu had plenty of options for sushi and non-sushi lovers. I opted for the Dobin Mushi Tea Pot Soup ($9) with clams, mushroom and salmon in a seafood broth served with a slice of lime to squeeze in before enjoying - yum! Service was friendly and prompt (even with a large party of 12 or so seated just before us!). Our group also enjoyed a few negiri options (fatty tuna, octopus), ramen and super satisfying Japanese pickles! Look forward to returning next time we're in the area. read more

Kusshi - Dobin Mushi Tea Pot Soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

We got a table for 4 on a busy Saturday night without any wait at all. That was nice. The waiter was also quite efficient I have to say. He came to us at the right time all the time. He was good at reading the tables. I expect good lighting at nice restaurants with pricey menus. The lights here are too dimmed. It may be a personal preference but the lighting test didn't pass for me. I don't mean bright workshop lights but nice spotlights that highlight the experience. I don't have anything else to complain about for the rest of the decor. It works for a sushi restaurant. But how's the food? The ones that hit really hit well and the rest I have to be honest are pretty average. For a $200 bill for 4 people, my bars are way high up there. Half of the rolls aren't quite at that level if you know what I mean. If you know the right things to order, you might have a different experience. If you already decided to go, you must order the fatty Salmon nigiri. That was really really good. If you're feeling tonkatsu, order the sauce separately. It was wayyyy too sweet but the tonkatsu itself was super crispy yet tender inside. My friend emptied that big plate! The cocktails taste good but I don't really like paying $12+ for drinks personally and I really didn't feel any rum in my Hawaiian Sunrise. If you are on the fence, I'd say skip the cocktails. Will I come back again? I would for the fatty salmon nigiri alone but I'd also be looking up another cheaper option before I make the decision. read more

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I visited Kusshi Sushi with a few coworkers on a Wednesday after work. The establishment was very clean and the hostess was very nice. It wasn't packed and parking was super easy in the lot adjacent to the building. Upon arrival, we were seated pretty quickly and were given menus. Our waiter started out very nice and attentive. We ordered the Japanese old fashioned(s) and a variety of sushi rolls. I ordered a side of seaweed salad as well. The old fashioned was amazing. The sushi was OK. I don't think they were "anything to write home about". The menu is very pricey compared to other places in the area. The main reason I took off a few stars is because of the customer service from our waiter. Our first round of drinks were delicious. He confirmed that he made them. When we ordered the second round, the taste was extremely off. It was as if another person made the drinks, but we confirmed that it was our waiter. We were very nice about asking. Not rude at all. We even bragged about the first round being amazing. However, when we asked for our drinks to be redone, he had the worst attitude about it. Then we had to wait an additional 20 minutes to get the new drinks. From that point forward, his attitude was very sour towards us, and we quickly paid our bill and left. I probably won't be back for a while. read more

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Finding a good sushi spot in the area shouldn't be this hard. Fortunately, I stumbled upon this spot and this is now my go to spot for good sushi. I had the following items: Seared Spicy Salmon Roll ($16.50) - It is amazing that all you do is sear part of the salmon to make it unique, and that slight difference makes it tastes phenomenal. Spider Roll ($14) - These rolls were massive. I am a soft shell crab fan and this with the overload of tempura crunch and eel sauce makes my taste buds dance. Service is pretty decent. Friendly staff members, although at times I had to wave someone down. Looking forward to trying other specialty rolls on their menu and possibly other non-sushi items on their menu. read more

Kusshi - Top: Spider Roll; Bottom: Seared Spicy Salmon Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I called this morning and asked if the sushi rice or eel sauce contained mirin, sake or other alcohol, and she went to ask: they confirmed they use sushi vinegar, no alcohol :) so this is friendly for Muslims and others who do not consume alcohol. It was nice out today, so a couple friends and I went for dinner and wanted to sit outside; we were greeted as soon as we walked in and sat at the bar for about 15-20 min since he told us we'd have to wait for a table if we wanted to be seated outside. I never go out after work tbh so idk if their workload was considered busy , but like many other reviews said, the service is pretty slow. I got a mocktail with pineapple, coconut cream and cranberry juice. One friend got a lychee cosmo and said it was really nice. I wish the drink menu was available online! I ordered the rock shrimp - so crispy, the sauce was spicy, it arrived to the table hot, and overall delicious. My favorite part of the entire meal!! My friends and I ordered rolls to share and ended with a fried ice cream. The fried ice cream could have done with more ice cream, the coating was really thick but still yummy! The service is slow but staff does check on you and they bring the check out quick at the end, I would probably go again because the drink and appetizer was good, and sushi itself was decent. read more

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We came by for a late lunch, in between lunch and dinner time. We shared a 15 piece nigiri set and a nationals rolls. Enjoyed both. The spicy tuna used in the roll had a heat but wasn't too spicy. Fish tasted pretty fresh. I enjoyed the assortment of different nigiri that was served. I didn't have a piece I didn't enjoy. I think one was a mackerel and I really like mackerel, because it has a strong flavor, and I don't get it very often. Our server was good. We appreciate that they give you a bottle of water so you don't have to call over a server when you need more water. The restaurant is spacious and clean. My only comment is that the dining room is a little dimly lit for my preference. read more

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My first dinner during my trip to Washington, D.C. was this amazing sushi spot! I went to the Pentagon Row location with the closest metro station being Pentagon City! I love the calm energy of the space and how friendly all the staff was! Their menu has a great variety of appetizers, rolls, sashimi, nigiri and some ramen and noodle options! For the quality and portion of food, their prices are reasonable! This was honestly the freshest tasting sushi I have had in awhile. If you're in the Arlington/DC area, I highly recommend trying this spot Miso Soup: 10/10 Cherry Blossom Roll: 10/10 Presentation was great and so was the overall taste of the sushi! You could tell it was fresh fish. The seaweed salad on top was a great touch! highly recommend!! read more

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Not gonna lie this place is actually really really good. I like the service I liked the ambience and I think the restaurant was pretty clean. I would definitely come back and eat the fish again. It made for a perfect dinner and lunch the next day. read more

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One of the better sushi spots in Pentagon City/Pentagon Row. Everyone also raves about their salad dressing. They were out of one of the beers I was ordering and asked for something similar, bartender must've picked the most expensive beer can at $12. a piece, so 3 beers later $36. Kind of ridiculous for lunch, but I still go back for their sushi. read more

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I was looking for something last minute to do while I wait on a friend and I'd thought I'll drop by for a quick bite. When I got to the restaurant it was very quiet and calm for a Friday night. The place had a bar in the front and regular seating in the back. The decor was very nice and alluded to peaceful ambiance. The servers were pretty young but they were very kind. I ordered a Spicy Miso Ramen and a Specialty Crunch Roll. I've made spicy miso before at home but i believe this was the best one I've ever tasted!! And the rolls on top of that were excellent!! I really enjoyed my time here and I will be coming back! read more

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A wonderful place in NoVA to get fresh sushi and well-prepared Japanese cuisine. The staff members from those who greeted us to those who served were very friendly and accommodating. Our drinks were replenished often, and we were checked up on during the meal (if we were enjoying or needed anything else). Food was beautifully presented. As for the food itself it was top notch. We love the seared fatty salmon (had it at other Kusshi locations). This one was just as yummy (nice surface caramelization with a melt in your mouth quality). The a la carte rolls I had were also great (perfectly cooked and seasoned sushi rice with fresh veggies/fish). My companion liked his unagi as well (no picture). read more

Kusshi - Seared Fatty Salmon Nigiri (2 Pieces) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Ate here with a friend; the restaurant has some wall paintings and the service was good. I was shocked to know my Spider Roll actually had fried blue crab in the shell still lol, but it was good. The only downfall during this experiencing were the amount of gnats (nuisance!), we actually switched tables just to get away from a table that had them lingering. Would come back though, hope the gnat issue is fixed. Checks can be split up to four people, random but that was a sign upon entry read more

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Happy hour seating is always convenient and the staff are attentive to bring your food out quickly. There are TV's and it is quiet for you to enjoy yourselves. The portions here are excellent for those with a big appetite. The Tempura is fried just right and the soup broths for the Udon and Ramen is flavorful. read more

Kusshi - Miso Ramen, Udon Noodle Soup, Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura Appetizer - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I would say it is a decent place, 3.5 stars. 1. Food: okay. - Their sushi options are not that good, but not bad at all! - bento boxes look good, the chicken was good, but I didn't like they filled up the section with useless stuff like some weird pickled stuff. The rice was not of good quality, the mini dumpling and spring rolls were decent. - miso soup was actually good - excellent dressing on salad 2. Drinks are fun and good Their 'picked' sakura drink was interesting. Don't eat the flower despite it says 'pickled'! 3. Ambience: outside seats are awesome inside: I hated the smell, I kept sneezing the whole time. I couldn't even get to the bathroom without sneezing non-stop. whatever was the smell, it was allergy inducing for me. I think it is a decent place if you happen to be in the area. read more

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Love this place, one of my favorites in Pentagon City! Foods great, and they always have a special going on! read more

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The sushi was really good and fresh! The service amazing! Ambiance was welcoming and attentive, would highly recommend this place!

Although the service was incredibly slow here, the portions of fish were generous and VERY fresh. I also had a green tea IPA which is one of my favorite drinks--I'm so glad they had it in stock! read more

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I came here for dinner on a Wednesday night with a group of 4. We were decently hungry so we decided to go for the 64-piece sushi and sashimi boat. At nearly $160, I'm not sure I can say it's the best value. But in terms of taste and quality it definitely delivered. There was a great variety of fish types, with each kind of sushi/sashimi coming in sets of ~5. Everything tasted fresh and most of the sushi had a light coat of various kinds of sauces, which I thought added a lot. Split between 4 people, it's not a crazy amount of food (I could have eaten more) but it's probably enough for a dinner. Our server was super friendly, and while it took a little while to get our food, it was understandable since we did order a sushi boat. While we were waiting for our food they were quick to bring our drinks. read more

Kusshi - Sushi and sashimi boat (64 pieces) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I went to Kusshi to treat myself after a long week. It's a familiar spot I've enjoyed before, but this time the service was terrible. After placing my order, I sat at the bar for well over 30 minutes. I was in my phone, so I figured they knew I was waiting for my order. Not a reason to not greet or provide service though. Not one bartender asked if I wanted anything, even after another bartender came on shift. Meanwhile, others who came later were served right away. When I finally went to the hostess stand, my food was handed to me and it seemed like it had been sitting there for some time. Being disregarded so completely was beyond disappointing. read more

Came here and ordered chirashi during lunch on a weekday. There weren't many people so we were seated instantly and were able to easily get attention when we needed anything for our meal. The fish was fresh and tasted delicious! The rice paired with it really held everything together. read more

Great food, a bit pricey but better for lunch special, great service and ambiance. If you're like to be there for lunch, please make sure you get that before 11:30 AM. read more

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We came here only for happy hour and it was overall a good experience! The place wasn't too busy and we got sat right away! All rolls were very good for the price, nothing too fancy or special.... all the happy hour rolls are pretty basic! We ordered 2 of every happy hour roll ($5 each!) and 1 crunchy roll. My favorite roll was probably the spicy tuna roll (the bottom right roll in the picture) bc to me it had the most flavor! And my friends favorite was the crunch roll (middle left in the picture). All rolls tasted good for the price!!!! I would love to come back and try some of their more exotic rolls that are apart of their regular menu!! read more

Kusshi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Expensive and meh. I feel like this captures a lot of Pentagon Row restaurants, which is TOO bad because it's so close to me! Expected more and better food options, now that Amazon is here. The first time I tried their rolls was at a soft opening. Fresh and nice. But perhaps they were putting on a front because they were new. I was excited and invited my partner for another go. The second time I went was a different story ... The rolls were just OK, but exorbitantly pricey for what you get (you need more extravant and unique rolls or fresher/ quality ingredients to justify that) This time we also ordered a soup which was the biggest surprise and let down of the night. FLAVORLESS broth. I almost thought it was a joke!! I could make this with hot water and a dash of soy - and not much else. Don't order the udon. You'll be dumbfounded. Our server also did not seem to fit in with the place... If you're going to charge these prices for a weeknight meal, the service better be good or at least decent. This was something else... Our server was wearing a super grubby hoodie and holey jeans while serving us one of the priciest dishes in the Row. Sure, it can be ironically? But his demeanor was also "meh" personified. He kept on sneezing/wiping nose with sleeve (ew?) while waiting on us - and also didn't answer any of our questions about the fish. He seemed so apathetic about what he was serving. Picture the shrug emoji live! It would've been more disappointing, if it wasn't so ridiculous!! read more

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Fantastic experience at this place. The crab is so fresh, the vibes are unmatched. Great service willing to accommodate my large group with seperate checks. 100% reccomend to any sushi lover. read more

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My experience has always been great. I've been here about 10 times and never disappointed. The customer service is great, the drinks is great and the food is art. My taste buds loves this place obviously. read more

UPDATE: stomach pains 2 hours later. I'm unlucky with the raw fish... I know eating sushi has this risk. --- Ordered a rainbow roll and 9 piece nigiri sampler for delivery, food came pretty fast and was well packed. The rice had great texture and well seasoned. Fish tasted really fresh, I'll be so happy if I don't get any stomach issues. Definitely will order again! read more

I had the vegan ramen. It was a little bland. My friend ordered the Kusshi noodles. It was good but too salty. Service was good. read more

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Came here twice to eat I thought the first time I dined in when they had the grand opening was good enough to come back. But the second time around, I thought the fish was not as fresh. The sushi smelled and tasted not the freshest. I ended up taking the rest of the food home and just cooked it to be safe. The Japanese fruit beer are pretty good if you like sweet drinks. It's pretty pricy to eat here and at this price point, I expected better quality of sushi. read more

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Overall pretty solid new sushi spot. Prices were standard or a little below what I typically see in the DC area for speciality sushi rolls, and everything was prepared quite well. We ordered the Sunset, Baltimore, Crunchy, Maryland, Spicy Tuna, and Eel & Cucumber. Of those, I felt that the best were Baltimore ($10 with real crab meat and Old Bay-- can you tell I'm a Marylander??), Maryland (California with lots of spicy tuna on top), and Crunchy (also $10; really great texture and mix of seafood and cucumber). Service was good, and ambiance was fairly nice as well. We came in around 5:30 on a Sunday and were seated immediately. read more

Today I stopped into Kusshi to place a to-go order. My total came to $18.70 -- I handed the hostess a $20 bill. She proceeded to give me back a dollar. I assumed she was about to hand me the rest of my change but she then turned to walk away. I asked her if she had the rest of my change thinking maybe she forgot, to which she replied "We round up -- your change due was $1.30 so we rounded up to $1.00" 1. That was rounding down 2. How is that even legal? I challenged this and she got an attitude and said, "you want you $.30?" She then opened her drawer and miraculously pulled out 3 dimes. I understand it was $.30 but it was principal. I didn't "round up" when I gave them the money for my food. Disappointingly, the sushi rolls were also sloppily made. read more

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Went in for a quick bite. Ordered two rolls- spicy tuna and the Baltimore roll. They were pretty good. The tuna was my favorite and has a fresh taste. I will go back and try the ramen. read more

Kusshi - Spicy Tuna Maki Baltimore Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I decided to come for happy hour. I got salmon maki, spicy tuna maki and a kirin. I think it's a pretty good happy hour deal, especially for the area. Service was good as the bartender was great and attentive. Kusshi is on the pricier end so I'll probably come back for their happy hour again. Happy hour on weekdays 3-6pm at the bar (no holidays), with food and drinks being $10 and under (sushi is $5). The parking lot and parking garage gives 1 hour of free parking. read more

Kusshi - Salmon Maki and Spicy Tuna Maki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Had a bad experience before but decided to try it again. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. The service was slow, which was the same complaint during my initial visit. The service was awful. The food was good but not worth the trouble unless you order takeout. read more

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