Went out for someone's birthday, been a while since I've been downtown-downtown. We chose 'the…read morehibachi thing' as I call it--the flames, everything. It did take a while before things got cooking, but it was alright. A lot of metal-clacking and showmanship, heh, which I'm not normally one for. I think the flames shooting in our direction got our attention, though...trust me, it was fine. Anyhow, the food was decent. I don't get too wowed by anything but I enjoyed it, and they made sure there was more than enough to bring home. Worked for me. The drink refills were helpful as well. The miso soup is a little less salty than I remember. Otherwise no complaints. The salad was good, don't know what the sauce was made of but we ate it up. Overall, a good experience. As an aside, the place has expanded. It's bigger, can handle more diners. There's garage parking close by, used to hate going there but things have been streamlined.

I was excited to try Masa but I'd not return. I enjoy hibachi but didn't find the food here that…read moreflavorful or the show that entertaining. It felt very perfunctory and cooking took at least 20 minutes to start so I was starving, and then could not eat some of the food. The shrimp and vegetables were good, but the chicken was drowning in a sickly sweet sauce. The host was friendly and so was the server. However, they definitely do not understand ingredients and do not know what goes into their dishes, as Jill pointed out. Someone with an allergy or intolerance should never, ever go here. I told the server no egg, yet was served two dishes with egg in it. So either they just don't care or they aren't the brightest, but either way this place is a skip for me.

Unassuming spot with bench like tables with enough space for small groups to easily enjoy. I came…read morein during the latter part of the lunch rush with 2 patrons wisely enjoying their meals. It took a few minutes for someone to come to the register but I wasn't in a rush so I waited quietly. The kitchen looked very clean and well organized. The floors were clean (no sticky shoes noises here) and that's always a good sign in my book. I was told it would be about 10 minutes. I ordered the chicken hibachi and 2 vegetable spring rolls. I didn't check out the restrooms but they are available for customers. I don't blame the establishment but I wrongly assumed the fried rice would be Japanese style. When I got back to work and saw the rice...I understood why he asked if I wanted yum yum sauce. It was definitely catered to DMV carry out standards. The spring rolls were a tad greasy for my liking.

Off the break this place is small. A nice size family or friends group of about 15 people would…read morefill this restaurant. The male cashier wasn't very helpful and didn't speak much English. The lady cashier took over and things went much smoother. We ordered, paid, and waited. While we waited we asked questions about the food on the hot bar and the lady that was tending to that didn't understand a single word of English and I struggle translating Spanish words in the correct order to make a sentence. LoL! I know the words but can't put them in the right order so there was a language barrier happening here. LoL! Some of the food on the hot bar looked like it had been sitting for quite some time under the lamp and it looked very dried out. I ordered the beef teriyaki, my husband ordered the chicken / beef / shrimp teriyaki, and our daughter had the chicken teriyaki. We ordered extra Yum Yum sauce to go with it. I didn't taste everyone else's this time because I was hyper focused on mine. The Beef Teriyaki was bland. There was no flavor until I dipped the beef in the Yum Yum Sauce. I asked for steam white rice and I received fried rice. Long review short, I didn't eat this because I'm going to have to add some seasonings from home to hype it up for it to be good. My husband on the other hand enjoyed his dish because of the shrimp. Our daughter ate a big portion of hers. She didn't say whether or not she liked it. 2.5 Stars.

I absolutely loved this new Japanese steakhouse. I've already visited twice, once for sushi and…read moreonce for hibachi, and both experiences were outstanding. Even without a reservation, I was seated immediately, which was a great first impression. The service was excellent. Our server mentioned it was her first day, but you would never have guessed as she was attentive, warm, and handled everything beautifully. The food truly stood out. The sushi was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. The hibachi experience was just as enjoyable. The chef was entertaining, skilled, and added a fun, engaging touch to the meal. The restaurant itself is clean, inviting, and has a great atmosphere that makes you want to stay and enjoy your time. I'll definitely be returning and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great sushi or hibachi experience.

I would say that I love the new concept for privacy and convenience to have separate hibachi style…read moregrill tables throughout the restaurant than the traditional long table, where the entire restaurant has to share the table for communal dining, so that is a step up. I think that the customer service was excellent and the chef had charisma, personality, and should do stand up, he was a pleasure and a joy such a guy with rizz. My issue was the food itself as the rice was amazing but did not age well being taken back home for take out, and the chicken and salmon were not as flavorful as a homemade version I would had cooked so there was the blandness. I ended up having digestive issues and got sick for a day or two after eating from here which was disappointing, because the vibe is awesome in this spot and the positive energy is contagious. I felt so relaxed and joyous here. I think the food can be cooked better even though they are generous with excellent portion sizes. I think it is a strong contender for one of the best restaurants in the region if they step the food preparation up. I also did not like this sauce they provided, but it does have better customer service than the typical DMV spots which tend to struggle with the customer service, so they get an A with that making you feel welcomed and respected and not strictly transactional experience, very warm, nice, attentive, diligent, and hard working staff, so they have the bones here, so once they step up the actual food prep and quality then they will be 4 to 5 stars easily. That is all I got!

I took my daughter to eat here, absolutely amazing service. Great chefs, amazing atmosphere, and an…read moreamazing manager Mimi. She was very kind and passionate as it was our first time here. The foo was amazing as well and the experience was definitely worth it! Would go again!

Benihana This was my…read morefirst time visiting Benihana, and unfortunately, I did not enjoy my experience. The food was disappointing overall. The only items I truly enjoyed were the California rolls and the wings. Everything else missed the mark for me. The vegetable egg rolls were crispy on the outside but didn't seem fully cooked on the inside. The dumplings barely had any chicken in them and were paired with a sauce that didn't complement the dish at all. The calamari was also overcooked, and while the mango lemonade was decent, it wasn't enough to save the meal. The service was also extremely slow. It took about an hour for our food to arrive at the table, which made the experience even more frustrating. However, I want to make it clear that this was not the fault of the bartender, Julia. Julia was honestly the highlight of the entire visit. She was incredible and deserves recognition for her work ethic. She seemed to be everywhere at once--managing the bar, helping guests throughout the restaurant, correcting food issues before dishes even reached the table, and stepping in wherever she was needed. She was attentive, professional, and handled everything with a positive attitude. Based on what I witnessed, she has the qualities of a manager. Overall, my first experience at Benihana was underwhelming due to the food quality and long wait times. If I ever return, it would largely be because of the exceptional customer service provided by Julia. She truly went above and beyond and was the bright spot in an otherwise disappointing visit.

Been eating Quickway Rockville and Viers Mil location for several years now. This is 1 of my…read morefamilies Go To spots. Everything's always hot and fresh, and reheats well as leftovers.

Pretty good place to get Japanese-style fast food. They have hibachi dishes as well as sushi. I…read moreprefer them to Sarku or Suki Hana because Quickway has a decent vegetarian option (hibachi tofu and veg). They aren't stingy on portions and the prices aren't bad. My husband always gets the sushi and says it's passable; he's a sushi snob so that's high praise lol. The sushi chef will make simple custom rolls for you if you ask (like cucumber and avocado rolls). The servers are fast and pretty friendly, but the atmosphere isn't very inviting. The ambiance reminds me of a half-finished Chipotle's. One annoying thing - the fountain sodas frequently aren't working. They do have bottled and canned drinks.

We were in the area and were attracted to Hibachi Express for its menu and the prices. We thought…read moreit was strictly a takeout place but were happily surprised to see a row of booths along the side wall and counter seating in the front area. We were greeted by their friendly staff and ordered a bunch of food, because we wanted it all! You order at the counter and they bring your food to the table. We started with chicken egg rolls. One order included 2 egg rolls. I loved that they were not greasy and that they were lightly fried. Inside was ground chicken. Very tasty comfort food for a cold night. Next we had sushi rolls. We thoroughly enjoyed the spicy tuna and shrimp tempura rolls. They were perfect in every way Finally, we had the steak and shrimp hibachi platters, mine with teriyaki sauce and noodles and my husband's with rice. Both came with cabbage, broccoli, and carrots. The portions are good-sized. We could only eat half and took the rest home for dinner the next night. Scrumptious! I highly recommend Hibachi Express. Delicious, high-quality food at reasonable prices. I am putting this restaurant in my favorites!

Representing 2022 in alphabet series, H is for Hibachi Express. I visited one time in June 2022…read morewith my friend, who lives near here & the Mormon Temple. The DC area Mormon Temple had an open house to get a free tour in the first time in their 50 years, went with that friend, and he suggested Hibachi Express for dinner. I was game, and it was delicious. This isn't gourmet, but it's a solid choice. Staff was cordial. When I did the Yelp search on Hibachi Express, I saw multiple locations in the area. Kensington location of the website is specific to this location. I looked up the Laurel location. Although it's a separate website, the logo is the same smiley face with flame. So, I may want to go back as that new Laurel westside development is only about 6 miles from my home.

Delicious, sushi got great value and hibachi is amazing. Solid service w friendly staff. It's a…read moregreat spot for lunch too they got $14 or hibachi for post gym. Fantastic value.

This place is filthy. Everything has a layer of grime on it. There are leaks being collected with…read moretrash can, the prep and drinks station looked like a cluttered mess. Please stay away from this place and call the heath department. I'm visiting from out of town and I should have listened to the yelp reviews.

This place is small and mighty. The food is great and the service fast. It's my go to spot for a…read moregreat sushi meal.

Sushi Jin is our favorite sushi spot in Silver Spring. It's incredibly easy to call ahead and place…read morea takeout order, and they're very generous with their portions. The restaurant is quite small, so I wouldn't recommend it for large groups. Overall, the food is amazing, and the service is excellent.

I ordered the chicken teriyaki with white rice. The chicken was undercooked, the rice was mushy and…read moreI saw what appeared to be rat droppings underneath where I ate said food. Given the nature of the area, I had hoped that this location would at the very least keep an acceptable cleanliness. I would avoid this place at all cost.

So, look, don't take a date here. There are boxes of drinks, no working bathrooms, and a mediocre…read morepaint job/beat up chairs. You'll want to take things to go. I am giving it 5 stars, because they do one thing right. Teriyaki bowls. Mounds of fresh cooked, flavorful chicken and beef on top of fried rice and veggies. My 2 year old loves the chicken here. The cooktop gets the food crispy and mouthwatering. If you want noodles/fish/any other food? Go somewhere else. But if you want to feed your family of four delicious Teriyaki for under 20 bucks? This is the place. Chicken is the best, beef a close second!!

SUSHI WAS SO GOOD! I was so full after and even had leftovers to bring home. We tried the Maryland…read moreroll. 10/10 omg best thing ever. We also got rock and roll, and volcano roll, and I forgot the last one but it's all so worth it.

For starters, I placed my order online, with a pick up time of 11:25 am. I arrive at 11:26, the…read morestaff member stated it'd be 5 more minutes. Five minutes turned into 15 minutes. I get my food, no apology or explanation. I get back to work, open my container, and see a sloppy, rushed Shrimp Tempura Roll that's cold. There's a lot more I could say, but I'll keep it respectful.