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    4.2 (1.1k reviews)
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    Wini O.

    My first time going to Kusshi and it was such a great experience! The space was filled with patrons so I knew this would be a good restaurant to try. I ordered appetizers, main courses, sushi and drinks! Everything we had was AMAZING! I really enjoyed the items our server recommended too. She made sure we had everything we needed. They have inside and outside seating which is perfect for nice day- I would definitely be back! I want to try their HH next.

    hibiscus rose (short)
    April J.

    Drinks were great, atmosphere at the bar on a Saturday evening (10pm) was lively. Music was good at the bar yet the music in main dining room (back end of restaurant) was respectfully quiet. Pineapple sushi was superb!!!!! Food arrived in reasonable time. Staff was great.

    Sylvia D.

    Let me start with with I am extremely excited to have tried this new place. Compliment to the itamae for the amazing sushi. The lava is probably one of the best sushi combination I've ever eaten and it's a favorite for sure; followed by the smoke salmon. The service was excellent, everything came in an orderly manner and our server was extremely nice. It's a very nice and quiet of a place. Great for big parties as well as small ones. Enjoyed it very much. The music isn't loud so makes it easier as well to have conversations.

    spicy tuna roll, salmon avocado roll
    Lam B.

    Overall, this is decent sushi made much more appealing by its extensive happy hour. We visited during happy hour, which featured a strong selection of seafood, cocktails, sake, and wine. The discounts were quite noticeable. The seared salmon normally costs $10 but drops to $4 during happy hour. Service was not the fastest but our server was very kind and accommodating. *Lychee Cosmo: sweet and fragrant. Although it was advertised as lychee forward, it leaned more toward a cherry blossom or floral profile and tasted somewhat artificial. *Kusshi Margarita: refreshing with a solid pour. *Seared Fatty Salmon: a nicely thick cut of salmon that was evenly seared. I did wish the mayo topping had more flavor as it felt more textural than impactful in taste. *Nigiri and Sashimi Combo: came with three pieces each of sashimi and nigiri, featuring tuna, salmon, or yellowtail. I was impressed by the thickness of the cuts. The tuna was tender and clean, the yellowtail was rich and fatty, and while the salmon was leaner, it was still fresh and not fishy. *Toro Crispy Rice: the tuna was very rich and fatty. The rice was well prepared and not overly oily, but the dish could have used something acidic or herbal, like shiso or pickled radish, to balance the richness. *Salmon Avocado Roll: the avocado complemented the lean salmon well. The roll was generously filled and the rice did not overpower the ingredients. *Spicy Tuna Roll: the tuna was quite mild, so the roll lacked strong flavor, though the fish itself was tender. Structurally, the roll was well made and evenly filled. *Salmon Sushi Bowl: came with six slices of salmon over plain rice and pickled vegetables. I wish the rice had been seasoned with vinegar. The pickles added a nice crunch and contrast. *Scallop Nigiri: not part of the happy hour menu. The scallop itself was large and soft, with more natural saltiness than sweetness. It would have benefited from a more acidic rice base to balance it out. The sushi itself is not particularly memorable, but it is solid across the board. I would not pay full price, as there is room for improvement in flavor, but the happy hour value brings this closer to a four star experience rather than a three and a half.

    Starr D.

    Always likes the atmosphere at Kusshi, open , modern and mixed with Fusion Japanese vibe. Great location, in Pike & Rose, with parking garage next to it. Service was ok. Friendly service at beginning but our waiter got a little overwhelmed after more customers started coming, hence was not very attentive, rather he was attending to the larger crowd. Additionally, he didn't put in some of our orders in during happy hour, and not able to doit any more after 6pm.‍ Food: sashimi- slices were real thick, not sure that was good. Wagyu fried rice $38-not worth it, rice was dry and lack of flavor, and some of the wagyu meat were hard to chew. Kusshi noodle-delicious. Chicken Curry katsu curry- chicken over fried, curry sauce was good. Hamachi kama- wonderful, large portion, definitely recommend. Happy hour-great deal.

    Edamame
    Alayah H.

    If you're looking for a quick bite to eat, some sushi, definitely come here you can stay as long as you want, or it can be quickly brought to you because the service was also very fast, especially sitting at the bar. They had a hibiscus and rose cocktail that I loved drank two of them so fast. they have table seating as well as bar seating, which makes it comfortable for like dinners date night, as well as just watching a game. The sweet shrimp was amazing and my friend loves the fatty tuna Chutoro. And the role I got was also amazing. We ended up getting the rock shrimp and edamame, which were really nice. I will be back for sure.

    Shawna M.

    I hadn't visited Kusshi in a while and my friend wanted sushi so it was an easy choice. I've been here several times, but my review is old so a new one is warranted. We ordered several apps and sushi to share. The waiter was attentive and helpful. The sushi was super fresh and the highest quality as it has been each visit. Here's my breakdown: Shrimp and veggie tempura: very crunchy and the perfect temperature. Cooked perfectly. Tuna ball: always a favorite. Fresh and very very delicious Shishito peppers: charred and seasoning was spot on. Volcano roll: as expected, nothing that blew me away, but great nonetheless still wonderful Phoenix roll: this one was great too. Probably one of my favorites Ruby roll: I can't give a review on this as I didn't try it, but my friend really enjoyed it Creamy California roll: it was just that. Creamy. Great experience overall. I continue to recommend it here.

    Kusshi Noodle
    Madison P.

    Overall: good food, lackluster service, cute casual ambiance, multi-stall gendered restrooms I was surprised how easy it was to get a seat right away dinner time on a Saturday. We had udon, 2 special rolls, and miso soup. Everything was delicious, but nothing stood out to set them apart from the other sushi spots we frequent. I loved the balance of noodles, meats, and veggies in the noodles. I wish our servers would have checked in on us more often and i didn't like how the drink menu was only accessible online.

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    El P.

    summary: a bit of an underwhelming experience, but overall ok. The restaurant is located in the Pike & Rose retail area and offers Japanese style cuisine at a somewhat premium price (also offers Omakase, which is somewhat unique, so that's cool too!). The service was pretty disappointing. It wasn't too busy of a time, but we were pretty infrequently checked on and kind of left idling for pretty long stretches of time. The food was okay. The noodle dish was mid $20, so I definitely expected more. The meat was tough and chewy. A bit disappointing considering it was their namesake dish. The sushi was decent. If I was rating the sushi alone without the other food and service, I'd probably say it was a 4/5. However, I'm not sure that given my experience, how I would feel about splurging for their Omakase.

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    Abby S.

    Kusshi is an awesome sushi spot that is open late on most nights. They have Alaina Japanese foods such as sushi, sushi boats, noodle dishes, and sake. This spot is laidback with a calm atmosphere. The miso soup is delicious and I love their California rolls. I always receive great service and refreshing cocktails here. Parking is plentiful in one of their many garages within pike & rose. I like the location as it's tucked back a little bit from the main streets. I also love that there's a small market adjacent to the restaurant that sells Asian snacks and drinks. Super fun to browse and try new foods! I will definitely be back!

    Rachael P.

    10/10. We aren't from the area, but every year we come back to this restaurant because it's that good. We have so much fun here, not to mention the food is also good. The place just has a cool vibe to it, and we love our girl Kaylee, Manager and Bartender. She was a blast and made the experience for our group. We'll be back next year for year 3

    Seared
    Lucas C.

    3/5 Kusshi in Bethesda has a great vibe and truly excellent service the staff was friendly and attentive the entire time. The tuna belly was outstanding, easily one of the best bites of the night. However, the seared salmon was way too sweet for my taste. I wish they'd lean into a more savory, balanced flavor like Umi Sushi does. With a few tweaks to their seasoning, this place could easily be a five-star spot. I suggested some garlic chili oil

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    TaNeisha J.

    I ordered Kusshi Sushi via Uber Eats, and to say I was disappointed is an understatement. I love shumai and sushi. The reviews seemed favorable, so off I went to order my favorite dishes. I ordered shrimp shumai and the Bethesda Roll. The shrimp shumai was horrid. They were so small. I called them "popables"...just pop them in your mouth and done. They were served steamed with no amount of flavor. I prefer for shrimp shumai to be medium / large with pieces of shrimp you can actually taste. I've had shumai with robust ginger flavors as well. All of what I thought was customary for shrimp shumai was non-existent with Kusshi Sushi's version. Eating it, along with the lack of presentation, left much to be desired. I would never get this dish again. The Bethesda Roll was typical -- tuna, salmon and avocado. There was nothing memorable about it. Just sushi. Although my Kusshi Sushi experience was via Uber Eats, I think all experiences -- regardless if takeout or dine-in -- should leave a good impression. Unfortunately for Kusshi Sushi, I wouldn't try it again.

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    Do you still have a lunch menu and price?

    It's a tad pricey for lunch. And the MUSIC is sooooo LOUD like being in an Abercrombie and Fitch Store out of control. I always have to ask them to turn it down. I stopped going after paying 30 bucks without alcohol for ONE Person.

    Do they take reservations?

    Called ahead, and they said they do not take reservations.

    Do they offer any rolls that don't contain undercooked or raw fish?

    Tiger roll, volcano roll, shrimp tempura roll, spider roll, Troy roll, dragon roll, white dragon roll, lava roll, baked California roll

    Are crabs still available in December and are they as good as in the summer months?

    Do you open Happy Hour menu on Christmas day?

    Open 11:30am - 12am | Dinner Menu Only :)

    Do u accept $15 for $30 Deal coupon on Yelp for lunch menu? I know you don't accept Groupon though.

    Yes we accept yelp coupon but not Groupon.

    ? Thanks! Do u accept $15 for $30 Deal coupon on Yelp for lunch menu? I know you don't accept Groupon though.

    Yes they have a lunch menu

    Do u accept Japanese group at lunch time?

    Yes! We would love to accommodate. Please give us a call or make a reservation via Yelp.

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    I went to this place last night after receiving a generous gift card from the owner due to my…read morelatest experience at the Pike and Rose location. The rolls that I ordered were of good quality, and the sushi boat was fresh and incredible. Great portions too, and everyone in my party was satisfied with the food. Unfortunately I did find two fish scales in one of the sushi boat's nigiri, and that could have been rough since someone in my party has a lot of trouble chewing. I was offered a $10 discount, but the system wouldn't allow it to be stacked with another discount that someone else in my party originally had. I asked for the existing discount to be removed so that it could be used on another visit, but the server misunderstood me and ran that one instead of the discount we were offered that day for the mishap. By the time I figured out that there was a mistake, we didn't have time to correct it due to personal schedules. I've enjoyed most of my experiences with Kusshi over the years, but I do hope that they'll figure out a way to ensure that their sushi doesn't have inedible extras.

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    The greeter was friendly and noted my (not so subtle) hint that it was my companion's birthday…read more Our server, Nico, was attentive and very friendly. While they didn't have the ribs we'd wanted (bummer), I loved my jambalaya with basmati rice (substitute for the linguini). The manager came over to check in. And... they brought his choice of dessert with a sparkler candle while we all sang. Very fun-- we'll be back!

    This was our first time dining here and we had perfect weather to eat outside. I waitress our…read moreserver was very nice. They were not very familiar with the menu and did not know that mussels existed on the menu. I switched my order to get the muscles and the crab dip. The crab dip was very thick cream cheese. It had a nice flavor, but very heavy and not a lot of crab. It was mixed in very finely. The muscles were nice size and a good portion. The broth was a marinara sauce, which had a nice flavor. I found I had eight unopened muscles in my bowl. It made me question why so many were not opened after being cooked finally my fiancé got the ribeye steak. The vegetables and potatoes were delicious. The steak however, needed a lot of help. It actually tasted like gasoline flame broil, and the flavor was awful. We did not complain, but should have. I'm not sure about coming back. I really like their other establishment grill Marx iin Olney. If you like, live music, they offer that here.

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    What a cute place and space. We called ahead at the last minute since we needed a place to hang out…read morebefore our Theatre event and they graciously accommodated our party of three. Our server was kind and knowledgeable and helped us decide on which drinks to order. We loved our experience and definitely highly recommend. If I had one item to note the music selection didn't match the vibe of the speakeasy. I would love to see some thoughts put into selecting music that is more in tune with this amazing space.

    I was not pleased with my one experience here. My friends and I, a group of 3 girls, stumbled in…read morelooking for a couple of drinks after a late dinner. We arrived around midnight Our ID's were checked at the front and were told that last call was at 12:15am despite the bar closing at 1am. It was extremely humid and hot (like even more humid and hot than the outside at that time). All of the tables/booths were closed off, so only bar seating was available. There was only 1 bartender and 1 barkeeper, with the bartender being clearly overwhelmed. He stated that he couldn't make any complicated drinks (likely implying the specialty cocktails), so we just ordered simple classic cocktails including an old fashioned and gin & tonic. I was surprised that last call occurred 45 minutes prior to closing, seeming to apply to both food and drinks (given the bartender's comment). Despite this, I was surprised we were even let in if last call was about to occur. Didn't spend much time here but please see the attached for menu photos.

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