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    Lei'd Island Kitchen

    4.4 (837 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    BYO Poke Bowl
    Scott W.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pretty solid place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Although I'm not a pok'e person, my family is and they enjoyed it. You'll build your own bowl to suit your tastes, or go with a signature bowl. Ordering is done via kiosk or cashier so staff interaction is minimal, although the staff were friendly. Parking is free, which is always a plus. [[HIGHLIGHT]]In side, seating is very casual, so great for friends to grab a bite.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ended up building my own popcorn chicken bowl. Flavors were good, and chicken was flavorful, moist, and cooked properly.

    BYO Poke Bowl (Regular)
    Vincent A.

    My new favorite Poké area! And it's a shame, I'm not even from the US. How can I be back for more? My cousins heard that I am obsessed with poké so they took me to Lei'd because of all the good things they've experienced in this store. We each got the regular BYO Poké and they were all divine! I forgot what specifically I got but this bowl was a-ma-zing. I am crying by how good this tasted. I wish I could eat this every day. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was also good. A lot of glass windows. It let the sunlight enter so well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Kathryn C.

    Loved this poke spot! I've heard some good things from friends but recently got to check it out. They have interesting toppings like hot cheetos and sides of poke chips. If I'm in the area, I'll definitely be returning!

    Custom salmon BYO Poke Bowl (Regular)
    Jo L.

    FOOD I visited around 2pm and ordered a custom salmon bowl with jalapeños, tomatoes, cucumbers, pineapples, and more. The amount they provide of each topping is generous, and the quality of the ingredients compared to other poke places in the area is amazing. I'd definitely stop by here if craving poke! SERVICE The staff are kind and friendly. There are about three kiosks in the front from which to order. AMBIANCE [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior has ample seating and is very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Restrooms are available in the back. Parking Parking spots are available at the front of the store at a somewhat limited capacity during mealtime.

    Jinny K.

    A lot of poke restaurants are meh but Lei'd is definitely on the better end. Their portions are great, they have a wide variety of protein and toppings to choose from, and are very prompt with their orders especially if you order online. I always remember to get the chips on the side and they give you a whole box full of it. If you're feeling a quick casual sushi pick-me-up, I would recommend Lei'd.

    Customized BYO Poke Bowl (Regular)
    Amanda T.

    Generous portions and Uber eats had a BOGO deal, so we got 2 bowls for only $25. They did not have some toppings I was looking for (corn, yellow radish, etc) but instead they gave a lot of the toppings of the ones I did choose. Was also hoping to see yum yum sauce or mayo as an option for sauce, but they did not have that so I opted for the unagi sauce. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of seating in restaurant and self serve water made it easy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Camryn K.

    I ordered the BYO poke bowl with white sushi rice and wild gulf shrimp. It tasted fine, but I wouldn't voluntarily come back here, unless I was looking for something healthy (but even so, I would probably opt for a different place). I am not sure if it is mostly because I don't love poke, or if this place is just not very good. I felt like the shrimp didn't taste like much, especially since they were supposed to be flavored. They tasted very much under seasoned. Also, the rice felt like it was on the overcooked side. I did like the sauces, and I liked how they have a large variety of toppings to choose from. Overall, an underwhelming experience. I would be willing to try this place again in the future, but not anytime soon.

    My bowl had shrimp, salmon and Ahi. Also eel sauce and sirarcha aioli (on the side). Lots of different veggies too. It works.
    Clark B.

    Tried this out while on business travel. Made my own bowl in an exploration of my first poke bowl. The options were a little dizzying and the tablet entry system not the most user friendly. But I was the only guest at the time so it was fine. The food was quickly delivered and it tasted good. No complaints on the food. I think a wider dish would be nice, if only to better access the ingredients at the bottom. I liked it.

    Build your own bowl
    Grace K.

    Food - 5, Service & Ambiance - we took out. Solid poke bowl. Love their selection of toppings, they seem to have more than other places, and allow for more than once sauce which I appreciate because I love my sauces. It's a very large bowl as well, they don't skimp out on ingredients. Location is right next to tysons mall, so it's conveniently located.

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    My first visit and I will return. Really fresh ingredients, an abundance of choices, and helpful staff.

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    Ask the Community - Lei'd Island Kitchen

    Is it possible to just order the poke and without the extras (i.e., rice, toppings, etc)?

    They are very accommodating with special instructions/requests so I don't see why this would be a problem. :)

    Are you allowing sit down seating again? Today is 7/12/21

    Yes, we allow sit down seating!

    Do you guys serve miso soup?

    Yes, we typically have it when it starts to get colder outside! You can order it online: https://www.toasttab.com/leidpoke/v3/… 

    Is the salmon/tuna wild caught or farm raised?

    Karyne, both are sushi-grade and farm-raised (farmed and harvested under controlled conditions and fed with pellets that do not contain live parasites). I hope this helps!

    Is the salmon cooked or more like sushi/raw?

    All of the fish they have is raw. Poke by definition is raw fish.

    Does this restaurant offer any gluten free or soy free options?

    Gluten-Free options are available upon request.

    Poke is a Hawaiian type food?

    Poke means "to slice or cut" in Hawaiian and refers to chunks of raw, marinated fish -- usually tuna -- which is then tossed over rice and topped with vegetables and umami-packed sauces.

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    Sushi Koji

    Sushi Koji

    4.4
    (170 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    My adventurous eater and I tried out Sushi Koji after rugby yesterday. It was a real treat. Our…read moreserver was very helpful in helping us decide what to get, and we thought we would try sashimi (after reading reviews about the place) as well as noodles. Fellow Yelpers did not steer us wrong! We ordered Otoro (fatty tuna) and sake belly (salmon belly) sashimi, listed as 3 pieces each. We also ordered tempura udon, a shrimp tempura roll*, takoyaki, and mentaiko butter udon (off the specials menu). Let me begin by saying the space is clean, roomy, and well-decorated. We enjoyed looking at the artwork and figurines, which included anime figures that we recognized. There were many tables, and though they may be physically close together, there is enough separation to be comfortable without being on top of each other or feeling cramped. There was a family of five that was seated next to us partway through the meal, and I never felt like the noise level changed or that we suddenly felt as if there were more people around. The takoyaki came out covered in bonito flakes. The sauce was a perfect blend of tempered spicy mayo as my adventurous eater enjoyed it without being overwhelmed by heat. The bites were well-sized as not to be too large, but we were able to bite in without burning our tongues our with the right balance of batter and octopus, and we both enjoyed it greatly. The sashimi came out with the shrimp tempura roll on a beautifully arranged boat - 4 pieces each! We each tried two pieces of otoro and sake belly, and the pieces just melted into our mouth. The otoro was garnished with what appeared to be hint of wasabi and maybe chopped jalapeño, which was too much for my adventurous eater to try, so I gently scraped it off. Neither of us were able to taste anything but the well-chosen slices of fatty tuna, which were a hit. We then tried the sake belly which were garnished with a sliver of fried garlic and garlic paste. Again, I scraped it off for the adventurous eater, who then raved about how delicious it was! I tried it with the garlic and agreed. The garlic was perfectly fried, and was the right amount not to overwhelm the delicate buttery texture and flavor of the salmon belly. Although, I will admit - while it's a nice flavor to add, the sashimi itself didn't need anything to be added. The tempura udon came out, with perfectly battered pieces - 2 shrimp, an asparagus, an onion ring, a slice of sweet potato, and a slice of eggplant. My adventurous eater attacked the shrimp while I munched on veggies. The batter was crispy, light, and not greasy. My mentaiko butter udon came out and I am so glad I ordered it! There was a little nest of noodles, with two halves of a soft-boiled egg, and plenty of creamy sauce. The menu described the dish as buttery and umami and it did not deceive. The udon was perfectly chewy and slurpable, coated with delicious creamy sauce. I debating mixing in the eggs because they looked so perfect, so I dipped one half in the sauce instead and ate that whole, before mixing in the other half into my bowl. Even my adventurous eater tried a little bit of my udon and agreed that it was delicious! Not having had mentaiko butter before, I looked it up before writing this review. The dish is described as being a spicy-fish roe butter sauce, but what we are talking about is a very mild heat. The dish was warming, tasty, and very comforting. It was also surprisingly light considering the buttery richness of the flavors. I finished every last bit of the noodles in my bowl and drank the rest of the sauce, with all the fish roe stirred in. I may have also commented a couple of times on how phenomenal the dish was. That was when our server shared that it was the first day it had been on the menu, so they were looking for feedback. I would say that the dish alone is worth checking out, but I feel like you will keep coming back due to the quality of everything else. I think this place is a gem and I will definitely look for excuses to return to Oakton to eat there again. Between the friendly service, the cheerful ambiance, and the amazing food, this is hitting all the right notes! * My adventurous eater filled up on everything else before even getting to the shrimp tempura roll, so we ended up packing up the rest of the udon and the shrimp tempura roll to bring home. Due to life, the roll never made it into the fridge, so we tragically had to toss it without trying it. I wish I could tell you how it was, but I can say the roll was beautifully formed and served and looked absolutely delicious. This is where I wish I had taken pictures of everything.

    I came here for iftar and honestly had such a great experience at Sushi Koji. We ordered the Sushi…read morefor 2, which came out as a full sushi boat with around 12 different types of sushi and nigiri, and it was way more food than we expected in a good way. I initially thought it would be mostly rolls, but it leaned more toward nigiri. That said, everything was super fresh and really well prepared, so no complaints there. I recently started eating seafood again after years of avoiding it, so I have been easing into it, and this was actually a really good place to do that. The fish tasted fresh, clean, and not overly fishy, which made it a lot easier to enjoy. The Osaka roll, which our server recommended, was really good, but my favorite was definitely the paradise roll from the sushi boat. Anything with shrimp tempura is a win for me, and this one hit the spot. The ambiance is cute, cozy, and on the smaller side, which made the whole experience feel more quiet and intimate. It did not feel rushed at all, which I appreciated, especially since we were breaking our fast. We ended up taking a lot of food to go because the portions were so generous, and surprisingly, everything still tasted fresh and delicious even the next two days. The only downside is that it is definitely on the pricier side, but the quality, portions, and overall experience helped justify it. Overall, great quality sushi, generous portions, and a calm, intimate vibe. Definitely a spot I would come back to, especially if I am in the mood for fresh sushi without a loud or hectic atmosphere.

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    Sushi Koji
    Monkfish liver. Quite tasty
    Monkfish liver. Quite tasty
    Sashimi for 2

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    Kusshi

    Kusshi

    4.4
    (375 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$$

    Oh my goodness, that seared fatty salmon, amazing. I was…read morevery pleasantly surprised that the customer service is so ON IT. I believe the avocado being unripe was an isolated event because after everything that happened with my previous order, the manger gave me a gift card to come back and rectify the situation. So my husband and I went back on a random day and we loved it. The ambiance is really cool, very nice vibe on the balcony. You can see the chefs from above & I really liked that. So it went like this: I was upset, rightfully so, then complained, the assistant manager and manger took me seriously and they recognized the issue right away & made it right! I will definitely give this place another try & come back for that fatty salmon. Thank you for taking your customer complaints seriously, it speaks volumes for a business to care.

    Been to Kusshi a couple of times for their happy hour (worth it!) and now finally tried their…read morefood-food. The location is tucker at the corner of a busy plaza so I never noticed it before. It also looks really small from the outside but it's actually got a lot of seating and even had a loft! Their lunch menu seemed good so I got the beef sukiyaki bento box--soo tasty and satisfying! I used to work at a Japanese (corporate) owned restaurant back in college and this was my favorite lunch item. The flavors are similar! Their service is great also. The server remembers me (rare these days!) and they were all very attentive. If you enjoy open kitchens, sitting on the second floor allows you to watch the sushi chefs filet and make rolls. It's quite entertaining! Will be back for more happy hour :) The happy food portions are great (full size) and very tasty. Love the karaage

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    Upstairs
    Seared salmon nigiri
    Seared salmon nigiri
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    Sweet Ginger

    Sweet Ginger

    4.0
    (617 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$

    A small charming little restaurant wedged between to Italian places in a small strip shopping…read morecenter in Vienna. We came here as a large (12) family group. They were able to accomodate us. The owners/managers were very helpful and friendly. I opted for the Steak teriyaki bento box with came with steak (medium rare) teriyaki, rice, 3 tempura shrimp, 2 tempura veg, 3 cali rolls, 3 gyozas, miso soup & salad for about $22.00. The miso soup was good but the salad was avg. The dressing got really watery. The gyozas & Cali rolls were fair but generous servings of tempura were outstanding! Crisp & hot. Even after 10 mins. Not oily or greasy. The rice was cooked properly. The only misstep was the steak. The steak was also cooked properly at medium rare & looked beautiful. The inside was nice and pink. But upon chewing, the steak was not tender at all. Very very chewy. When you were young, you were taught fo chew at least 30 times. Well, this exceeded the recommended amount of chewing. The steak has a nice beefy flavor but just tough. SHAME. Overall, Sweet Ginger is a very popular and nice place to have Japanese food. The sushi plates (not pictured) were colorful and beautiful. My cousins finished the plates so thats a good thing. The steak was just not great for me.

    BLUF: Consistently good food and service, and even though prices have gone up, it's still a decent…read morevalue. Nice venue but small. Probably not the best place for large groups at peak times. Lunch is good for kids. Not a bad date night place. Worth the drive? YES! Probably been eating here for about 10 years. While there's been long gaps between visits because it can be a bit of a hike to get here, the food has always been quite good. NEVER had a bad meal or bad encounter here after all these years. This place has been really consistent in terms of food quality & every person who comes with me has always enjoyed their meals. Sometimes service hasn't felt all that welcoming, but it has never been bad. Food has always been delicious, fresh, beautifully plated, and the servers have always been pleasant, attentive, helpful, and accommodating. Parking is easy here which a definite plus! Makes the drive even more worth it.

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    Sweet Ginger
    Box meal. Great value & yummy.
    Box meal. Great value & yummy.
    Sweet Ginger

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    Cafe Ile

    Cafe Ile

    4.5
    (155 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    What can I say? Bravo to the chef ! Honestly,this is my 5th or 6th time eating here and I hesitated…read moreto leave review,because it's difficult to admit that this small overpriced cafe/restaurant hidden in the middle of corporate Buildings,can be excellent. Well,you got my vote and my loyalty. Place itself is not impressive and service is nice,but not superb. So,I thought on 4 stars,but this food... Wasabi - made in the house,soy sauce- made in the house by chef recipes. Soy sauce is home made!!!! Thick ,complex,tangy and not salty,amazing!!! I ordered sashimi combo this time and it's served with not white lousy rice,but takikomi gohan( please try it). This is one of the most complex flavor combinations in rice I ever had. I felt dashi broth,mirin,tons of veggies and even beans. Sooo nicely served with fish cake flowers on top. Sashimi itself was outstanding,fish selection was excellent,with scallops,squid and freshest cuts of fishes. Previous times I tried rolls and it was amazing as well. So,prices are high, this is not sushi eatery where you can casually grab your lunch. But if you feel like you want artistic style and refined food,or just want to celebrate yourself,this one s the place to indulge and enjoy!

    I am so glad I found this little gem that's tucked away less than 5-minutes from my dentist and…read moreortho office! Now...I'm not sure if I was supposed to wait a certain amount of time before I ate after a cleaning...but I didn't! lol. I was so hungry and was in the mood for sushi. Being a big foodie as I am I love finding new restaurants to try and this was did not disappoint! Parking was easy they had some right in the front of the restaurant reserved for customers as well as a garage for more parking spaces if it got crowded. Walking inside it is a small cozy space and because I was by myself I was seated at the sushi bar. I told the sushi maker my food order and the waitress my order for wine. I tried the Merlot and Pinot noir which the merlot was so luscious I got another glass. So my order was fries shrimp shumai, Ile yellowtail combo which came with a yellow tail sashimi, spicy yellow tail roll I added cream cheese, and yellowtail nigiri. So fresh and so pretty how it came out! Aesthetically pleasing top notch! They gave me a few freebies seaweed salad and edamame and a side dish of pickled condiments very tasty. So being the big back that I am I ordered more to go and it was the Ile salmon combo and substituted spicy salmon roll with spicy tuna roll add cream cheese. I really loved how they package the to go order kept my sushi fresh until it the next day. I will definitely stop here again after the dentist...lol.

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    Inside
    Complimentary seaweed salad and edamame
    Complimentary seaweed salad and edamame
    Crispy Nori and sides

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    Crispy Nori and sides

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