So was here a few years ago, and unfortunately I am going to have to update my for the worse. The manager/owner I believe was working the line and I totally understand the stress and heat on the line and I think was also training some employees. But this guy has ZEROOOOOOOO CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS Now the only good thing I can say is that the decor has gotten better and looks a lot better aesthetically. But that all I can say. Food wise it's ok bit problem is that there is 0 customization. Like you are pretty much penalized for doing any customization which is ridiculous and for example if I get a rice bowl it's like 80% of the bowl. So you are paying for an expensive bowl of rice. read more

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I'd seen ads and heard about Okonomi for a while and decided to go when I saw they were doing a buy one, get one free deal online. My friend and I ordered Hawaiian-ish bowls with Korean chicken and bang bang sauce. Everything on the menu looks and sounds delicious, but unfortunately, the flavor did not live up to this expectation. I felt that everything was quite bland. The Korean chicken didn't have a particular flavor, nor did the mac salad, which was unfortunate. Honestly, I really wanted to like Okonomi, but it just didn't work out. read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Hawaiian-ish - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

This is actualy a 4.5 star food. We had a lemon grass pork and lemon grass chicken bowls the proteins were delicious. We had sides of mac salad and pickled carrots. Both were delicious. We loved 5he variety of options for the bowls, kimchi cucumbers, corn salsa, mix herbs. The mixed herbs brought an amazing flavor to the bowl. You order off the kiosk. Folks are very friendly. Order took a little bit if time. This is a freshly made bowl with freshly made protein. The atmosphere is very basic but comfortable. We will definitely be returning. read more

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My partner and I were craving something flavorful and decided to try Okonomi Asian Grill for takeout--and we're so glad we did! We both ordered the Hawaiian-Ish bowls--one with chicken teriyaki and the other with Korean chicken. Both were super tasty, well-seasoned, and the portions were very generous. For our first time trying it, we were seriously impressed. The food traveled well, was still hot when we got it, and the prices were very reasonable. We're already planning to go back--definitely a new favorite in the rotation! read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Hawaiian-ish bowl - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Okonomi has been on my list to try and I'm glad I stopped by for lunch! I was lucky enough to find parking. The parking lot is small but the restaurant has two reserved parking spaces for the business pick up orders. I ordered the Hawaiian ish bowl with teriyaki chicken, white rice, Mac salad, and the pineapple fish sauce. I really enjoyed the chicken! The Mac salad okay. I feel like if you have a Hawaiian bowl the Mac needs to be 100%. However, the bowl was fresh and a generous portion. I feel like if I ate the whole thing I would be super full. Service was friendly and efficient. I wish they offered musubis! Will be back to try a different bowl w/o Mac salad. read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Outside - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Okonomi was really delicious and filling, so I'm surprised it was just my friend and me along with a couple others getting food to-go. People need to try this place more!! I wish it was closer to where I live so I could stop by more often for fresh, tasty food for a good price. My friend and I stopped by sometime last week for dinner. We were able to place our orders at the kiosk, and the food was ready within 10 minutes. Some ingredients were already prepared in advance, but the proteins are grilled fresh to order. BUILD YOUR OWN BOWL: LEMONGRASS CHICKEN - 13.50 + jasmine rice, sriracha mayo, chopped lettuce, do chua (Vietnamese pickled carrots and daikon), corn salsa, garlic chips, crushed peanuts +2 for HAWAIIAN MAC SCOOP The bowl was huge and the food was filled to the brim. I ended up saving half of it for lunch the next day. The lemongrass chicken was citrusy and savory, which went well with all the toppings I added. It really was the best part of the bowl with its deep, grilled flavor and umami. The do chua added some acidity and brightness, sriracha mayo added some spice and creaminess. The corn salsa provided a good texture. The Hawaiian mac scoop was more creamy than it was cheesy and my favorite part of the bowl after the chicken. I would definitely add the mac scoop to any bowl in the future. I do think there's more rice than I needed, but I also eat more toppings than rice. Absolutely delicious. I would recommend stopping by for sure. If I lived closer, I would be a regular because it's better than other fast-casual options that we have in Arlington/DC. read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Lemongrass Chicken Bowl - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Super casual atmosphere and meat was seasoned well. Almost entirely contactless until food is brought to you. Only thing missing for me was a true spicy sauce. The oil wasn't spicy at all and sriracha mayo is not spicy enough for us Asians who like some heat. Offering plain sriracha would have been a plus. Plenty of parking behind and near the building--just not in front. read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Lemongrass Bowl w/chicken - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Shut the front door! For some reason I had a very tough time finding this place. I thought it was near Lotte or Popeyes, but it's at the shopping strip right before the traffic circle. There are a few spots for parking for Okonomi and the Halal place next door. It's kinda like an Asian Chipotle, but instead of standing in a line to choose items it's semi present ordered online or via the kiosk. It's not the prettiest place inside, but service was great! The food. Holy moly, presentation was legit. The taste. On fire! It was so darn tasty and so much food! I ordered the lemongrass chicken w garlic rice w fish sauce. Sooooo good! read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I finally got to try Okonomi Grill today and absolutely LOVED it! This fast casual restaurant has been on my radar for years as it went viral from Keith Lee's visit last year. It certainly exceeded my expectations. I ordered a custom bowl with garlic rice, lemon grass chicken, pineapple fish sauce, caramelized onions, pickled veggies, corn salsa, cucumbers, lettuce, crushed peanuts, and garlic chips. My husband also got a custom bowl but with Korean chicken. For only $15, it was such a great deal! Our bowls were made to order with freshly grilled chicken and they were LOADED. Loved the amount of protein and toppings they gave us. Both bowls were SUPER flavorful and so tasty! Service was great; the worker provided us with recommendations and he was very friendly. 10/10 recommend and will definitely be back soon! read more

I hope you're not planning to dine in because this place has like 4 or 5 tables inside! It's more of a take-out place and it's a good one at that. If Asians sell KBBQ Chipotle-style, this would be it. I ordered everything on their menu for a big family dinner and I liked almost all of them. The ginger chicken with garlic rice combination takes the crown for me. It tasted super delicious and made me feel like I'm getting all the good nutrients. It's very light and healthy. The corn salsa is also another ingredient I recommend. I thought bibimbap would taste good but unfortunately, that one is at the bottom of my list. I like that touch of fresh mint leaves with the grilled meat. The smell and taste were heightened by it. I live 20 minutes away and placed the order online before heading out. When I got there, all my food was ready. Parking can be a challenge as there aren't that many spots but people aren't there for too long because this place is signed to be taken out. There isn't much décor or staff for you to experience. Food would be your main focus here. read more

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I love "BYOB" type places, and when I heard about Okonomi, I had to give this a try! The Food: I had to try the Korean Chicken bowl + Garlic Fried Rice. All the toppings looked so good, but I only got the ones that I frequently eat. I had to add the mac salad to my bowl as well. The food looked hot nd fresh as well, which is a plus. Overall, all the ingredients and toppings were cooked well with full of flavor! And they pack the bowl nicely and generously too! The Service: Service was great! Was greeted by staff and they were all friendly and welcoming. Service was pretty fast when I was there, so no long wait times. The Atmosphere: Plenty of seating inside. The space is nice and clean. No complaints. Overall, a 5/5! Highly recommend Okonomi, I'll be back again for sure read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Korean Chicken Bowl - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

My friend lives in NOVA and has been talking about this place for a while. She picked us up lunch one day so I could try it. I got a Lemongrass Bowl. It was yummy and quite filling. Everything tasted really fresh, which I appreciated! read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Lemongrass Bowl - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

We ordered for pick up . Teo orders of Lemmon grass pork bowl . What s great treat . Really delicious yummy . Good quantity . Good was delicious . Will be back soon . Loved their bowl . read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Still live this place. Have ordered enough to get a free bowl and for the first time, it wasn't fabulous. Did they know I was getting it for free? Noodles were clumpy, short and very wet. I didn't realize quite how wet until I added their delicious sauce and it barely was noticeable because it got so watered down. Will still keep going here, the lemongrass chicken is awesome. I will double check to see if it needs draining g next time. read more

I was influenced by Keith Lee to review this establishment. Okonomi is not a chain despite having that build your own bowl concept like most fast-casual chains do. In my opinion, this place is worth visiting since you get so much food here. Funny enough when I got here there were alot of signs where I'd have to order online so I did. Waited in the car about 15-20 minutes and my order was ready. Thinking they would just be take out only, I went inside to find out I could have just walked in instead! It's okay though, I was just being precautious knowing the hype could have made the wait longer. I got the Hawaiian-ish bowl which consisted of Korean Chicken, Hawaiian Mac Salad, Do Chua, Cucumbers, Togarashi pepper flakes on Jasmine Rice. You also do get a choice of sauce so I got the Pineapple Fish Sauce too. Since I was able to sit down I decided to review on the spot. The bowl first of all is gigantic for what you pay for. It is absolutely heavy and think that's a plus for how much food you are getting for. The food was delicious and with the fish sauce the bowl reminded me of Com Tam. It's a Vietnamese Rice Dish that also used fish sauce but different. The Mac Salad was also great and the amount of rice they give you is also very generous; I was tempted to just get garlic fried rice instead but I think rice with fish sauce was a better choice. I also did get the Vietnamese Coffee... and I would not recommend it. It's not a lot for how much you pay for and it feels like you are paying for a shot of it. Maybe that's just me but the cup is small and when comparing to other places I could get more for the same price somewhere else. Okonomi Asian Grill is still great as a lunch/dinner option. I hope this place succeeds! read more

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Pretty solid I got the Hawaiian bowl with Korean pork. It comes with rice, pickled carrots and horsey, cucumber. I opted for the chili oil but it didn't need it. I also got a extra vat of pickled carrots and horsey The thing I didn't dig was the order kiosk. Not a fan of the lack of personal connection, especially when it's a small local place. Parking is free in the lot. It's next to meowkja meowkja if you have trouble spotting it They have a bathroom which is clean and they have fob attached to a stapler to open it. Overall, if you're in the area check it out! read more

I was looking for a good place for Rice Bowls in the area and the reviews drew me here even though it's a bit of a drive for me. I was really glad I found this place. The food was delicious: got the lemongrass chicken with pineapple fish sauce. The staff was really friendly and even made recommendations on which options to add to my bowl; they even offered me a sample of the fried tofu when I asked about it. Will definitely be back soon. read more

Great spot! We ordered the weekly Hawaiian bowl special with Korean pork and the lemongrass chicken bowl--both were delicious. Generous portions too--we left stuffed. I'll definitely be back to try out everything else on the menu. read more

MTO fresh meat and plenty of toppings! Easy ordering at a kiosk, this is like a Korean-Hawaiian fusion chipotle. They give you a lot of rice so mix your bowl really well so you get even bites of topping/rice. The Hawaiian-ish comes with mac salad which is one of my faves. The creaminess pulls it all together topped with the pineapple fish sauce. The spicy cucumber is marinated very well- quality of Korean restaurant banchan. Limited indoor seating but still can eat there while it's fresh. Hidden gem don't look past it! read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Hawaiian-ish with teriyaki chicken - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Okonomi needs more recognition!! It's a great place to grab a quick and filling bite to eat. You can't go wrong with any of their options but my personal favorites are the Korean pork and Korean chicken. It's basically an Asian chipotle with a smaller, but wayyyyy tastier menu. The restaurant itself is very barebones but it's the food that counts. One thing I real like is that they have deals with other local restaurants like TeaDM and offer discounts to students, teachers, and military. Bubble tea and Okonomi is the perfect lunch combo. Please do yourself a favor by supporting a local business and leaving with a happy and full belly at the same time! read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Okonomi is a fast casual rice/protein bowl spot that is such a gem. The portion sizes are HUGE and flavors are unique and delicious. For basically the same price as Chipotle or sweetgreen, you get so much more... it has become one of my go to lunch places when working from home. The Hawaiian bowl with Korean chicken is my go to but the double protein bowl for $14 gives you a crazy amount of meat for the price. Can't go wrong stopping in here. read more

Had the hawaiian-ish bowl. The pork was very good, the flavor went great with the rice, veggies and mac. I did find the mac a little watery and lacking flavor. The pork compensated and balanced the bowl. I'll be back to try something else. read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Hawaiian-ish - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Maybe it's because we ate at almost 8pm an hour before closing but the food was very mediocre. It was easy to order from the kiosk and the food came out fairly quick. The flavor on the beef was tasty but everything else seemed plain even after adding sauce on top. I got the garlic fried rice and it seemed overcooked and dry. I think the place is definitely overhyped after blowing up on TikTok and there's better food places to go to in the area. My friend got the chicken and would rate this place 2 stars. read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

There's a lot to like at Okonomi. Let's start with the Hawaiian-ish , seems like the go-to menu item. The garlic fried rice, teriyaki chicken, pickled mix, & green onions...what is not to like. I had high hopes for the mac salad, it definitely needed salt to taste. Other than that, that meal was money. Only thing missing was the Hawaiian Sun drinks in the drink cooler. read more

Forgot my drink :( It was my first trying them out because I've heard good reviews about them! The food was really good and tasty!!

I wanted something casual but good quality food. Then I remembered this place that Keith Lee reviewed a few months back. Excited to try the food and was haplysith the result. I got double chicken for my Hawaiian bowl. The cucumber and do Chua were very fresh, lots of places tend to just throw vegetables on dishes just for the sake. The mac salad was solid, I have no complaints there. The chicken was flavorful and to blend it all with the pineapple fish sauce was definitely a good call. read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Hawaiian-ish - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Thank you to Keith Lee for reminding me to review one of my favorite local, lunch spots! Okonomi is a build your own rice bowl spot with an Asian twist. I love the fact that this place is locally owned and you can often get a behind the scenes look on what it's like to be a business owner via their newsletter and social media page. It truly makes you want to root for their success even more! It is worth subscribing for the frequent promo codes and deals they drop. My go to bowl is the lemongrass pork bowl with garlic fried rice + pineapple fish sauce. Their bowls are packed full of carbs, protein, and flavor. The Hawaiian-ish is a bit sweet for my taste, but that's truly personal preference. I had a friend recently order them for catering and they said that they were really accomodating even with a 24 hour turnaround. I'm holding this idea in my back pocket for a future event. Excited they are getting accolades beyond the general Fairfax area! This place is a gem. read more

This review is based on a delivery experience. We did an Uber eats special of BOGO on the Hawaiian B and Lemongrass bowl. We did the pork on the Hawaiian and it was so tender and juicy. For the lemongrass bowl we did chicken and it also melted in your mouth, even my 12mo old enjoyed it. The portions were generous and the sauces (pineapple fish sauce and bang bang) were the perfect match. I might need to find out how to make pineapple fish sauce at home.. Look forward to trying it again with the garlic rice! read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Hawaiian-ish with pork and pineapple fish sauce on the side - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Firstly, you need to order online before. But even if you order online in the store, the food comes out really quickly. The workers were all very friendly. The bowl itself was delicious! When we picked it up, we were surprised by how heavy the bag was. They fill up your bowl to the max! The chicken was delicious and the Mac salad was a nice touch to the bowl. The bang bang sauce is also really good and perfect with the bowl. I will definitely be coming back for a quick lunch! read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Hawaiian-ish - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

I absolutely love this place!! My fave is the Hawaiian-ish bowl ... so freaking good and makes me feel like I'm back in Hawaii The service has been great every time as well, every staff member I've dealt with has been such a pleasure! I've only done takeout, but the restaurant is nice and always very clean! read more

Found this place through TickTock. Ordered online! Fresh flavors! This was different but like chipotle as there were many variations to the Hawaiian ish and the other bowls. I will come back. The Washington post was there taking pictures when we went. read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Lemongrass chicken Bowl - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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We were hungry and found this place through Google. We were pleasantly surprised by how tasty their bowls were. The chicken and pork were cooked perfectly and flavorful. The service was average and it took about five to seven minutes to receive our order. This is more of a takeout place with only a few tables and chairs available for quiet dining. The parking lot layout was unusual as you either pull in from the main road or have to loop around through another parking area. Overall, it is a good lunch spot for anyone looking for a healthier option. read more

This is one of my favorite lunch stops - heck, I should add it to my dinner menu options as well! Always a friendly welcome from Alex or his staff and the bowls are always delicious! My favorite dish is the Korean beef with an extra scoop of mac salad - absolute perfection! read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Korean Beef Bowl - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

4.5 stars Food: it was good, but this is the reason I'm docking points. Although the food and options were good, they were out of garlic fried rice, herbs, Korean beef, etc. I totally understand that it's a new establishment, but it was a little sad not to get everything I wanted. We got the Hawaii-ish bowl and lemon grass pork. Overall very flavorful and filling. Service: the people were very nice. An issue was how slowly the food came out. Perhaps I misunderstood that it was like chipotle, but the food came out pretty slowly. Ambiance: the seating was nice and it was a good noise level. Overall a very good experience! read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Hawaii-ish bowl and Lemongrass Bowl - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Okonomi is great! Got hyperfixated on it for a little bit & went 3 days in 1 week lol! Asian chipotle is an accurate description, it tastes good as take out too. The parking is in a very small shopping center right next to an always busy KBBQ place (Meokja), so I wouldn't suggest dining in. We loved the hawaii style bowls ! read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - double protein is pictured but this is their "Hawaiian-ish" menu item - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Wanted to go this restaurant when they were participating in Fairfax City restaurant week, but was unable to get there, but heard nothing but good things about it, so we went there to give it a try. It's not a fancy restaurant, but what's important is the food, and the people working there. The owner Alex was a great guy, explained the menu and it's options. He talked about his culinary journey and how he loves cooking! I ordered the Hawaiian Bowl special, it came with rice, pickled veggies, Hawaiian macaroni salad, and I chose one of the most delicious chicken I've eaten! The amount of food you got was enough for two, and the food was top notch. You gotta give this establishment a try! You'll love the food and love talking to Alex! read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Hawaiian Bowl with chicken - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

food is excellent. You get to select ingredients which are then prepared and added to dish. Service is not very fast but good prep... Very few tables with lack of ambiance.. Just for eating and going... ie. not great for a date to impress... read more

I want to preface this review by saying that it's great to see Asian food making its way into the Chipotle-style fast food scene, and I think Okonomi has potential, but it's just not quite there yet. My partner and I each built our own bowl with garlic rice, his with Korean chicken and mine with teriyaki chicken and various toppings: - Garlic rice: this needed much more garlic. Unless I ate a bite that had garlic in it, it just tasted like regular rice :( - Teriyaki chicken: I appreciate that it wasn't overly salty, but it fell too far to the bland end of the spectrum. I ended up supplementing the flavor with the sesame ginger sauce on the side. - Korean chicken: it had good flavor but I couldn't tell what made this Korean. - Mac salad: this was my favorite LOL I wish I could just order it as a stand-alone side to eat. - Cucumber kimchi: this needed to be marinated more (if you're not a big fan of cucumber flavor, you'll want to avoid this). - Do chua (pickled carrots and daikon): this was pretty good but a little on the salty side. - Herb mix: my partner said the basil tasted fresh and strong, but it had cilantro so I stayed away. - Garlic crisps: get this!! For the price, the portion size was good, though it was a LOT of rice. Despite the enormous serving of carbs, it felt healthy ish because the flavors overall weren't as strong and salty as you typically find when eating out. If you live/work in the area, I think this is a good option for a quick and easy lunch, but I wouldn't make the trek to Fairfax from DC just for this. read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Garlic rice, Mac salad, teriyaki chicken - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

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Very easy lunch kind of like an Asian Chipotle. The food was pretty good but my food was a little cold. Would definitely come back I enjoyed the Vietnamese fusion. read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Korean Chicken Bowl w Mac and cheese - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia

Enjoyed coming here to try one of their bowls! The chicken here are amazingly flavored and cooked so well. I really enjoy all the topping you can get here! I don't think there was a topping i didn't like. I got the garlic fried rice as my base and man it was awesome. They have assortment of sauces that you can pick from. I ended up going with the pineapple fish sauce. This was a tangy yet sweet sauce -- i think it went well with my bowl! There's parking outside and dining seats inside. Service here was great and run by the owner who not only cooks the food but also makes the bowls! I also go the viet coffee and creamsicle drinks. The viet coffee was VERY strong but that was expected as the owner told us this is not the normal viet coffee but the beans were imported from Vietnam! The creamsicle wasn't my favorite drink tho. But i think the star here was differently their bowls. Go give them a try as they're also pretty new !! Love supporting loc business and this one has amazing food !! read more

Okonomi Asian Grill - Korean Near Me - Fairfax, Virginia