Did a quick order to pick up for my friend and I. They're known for their soba noodles but to be…read morehonest if you don't eat it right away foods gets really cold. So carry out isn't the best option. I like the classic and they give you a good portion of food (but you can always add more toppings if you want). It's really busy on the weekends for dinner so not an ideal time to go. Lunch or week day options might be better.

It's my first time to dine here. I loved the menu. It seemed simple and manageable. It was quiet…read moreand peaceful. The service was very attentive. I ordered the TONKOTSU ramen original noodle soup, Karrage deep fried chicken, Sukiyaki Don beef with rice. The noodle soup was light, the fried chicken was tender, and not crispy to my surprise. Sukiyaki Don beef with rice is my favorite dish. The black sesame cake is terrific!

We sat at the tables with the tatami mats and they were quite cozy…read more What we got: Strawberry kakigori - 5* it was delicious! Another solid shaved ice dessert by Okaeri.

Love how cute the interior is. Super cozy and cute. But not gonna lie the chairs are quite…read moreuncomfortable. Keep that in mind if you have a bad back. Also cool how it's attached to like an anime store, so you can do some eye shopping while waiting around. As for food, I think the dessert was ok. The kakigori was honestly a bit flavorless. I think honestly some condensed milk or just more sweetness/syrup can make this better. Just tastes like it's missing something. And the pancakes are decent. Honestly, I thought the mochi ice cream was the best thing there in my opinion. Also, the food took SO long to come out. Waited at least 20 minutes but it's calm. Have yet to try the food here but will probably be back because my friends like the vibe of the interior. Will update you once I do!

This is our first try out UZU but the food, the service was 10/10. Would definitely coming back…read more shoutout to Melanie to guide us thru and giving us the best care ever.

Food was great and service was excellent! Ambiance is welcoming! Would definitely come back to try…read morethe premium ayce options. Liv and Bing were awesome servers!

Temari is a very casual Japanese-owned restaurant offering homey Japanese cuisine. I've been…read moremeaning to check it out and I finally did a couple Saturdays ago. It was really popular that evening, so the three of got squished at the table meant for two, but we didn't mind. The menu is pretty extensive, offering ramen, udon, tonkatsu, rice bowls, grilled fish sets, and more. We ordered pretty quickly, but with how busy it was, it took a bit for the food to come out CHILEAN SEA BASS - 37 As I scanned through, my eyes immediately fell on the miso sea bass. Despite the price point, I knew I had to go for it because sea bass is hard to find around here. This set came with rice, house salad, miso soup, and cold tofu. The sides were pretty standard -- no compliments, but no complaints either. On the other hand, the sea bass was wonderful. Super creamy and soft, with a strong miso sweetness that packed so much umami upon each bite. I would definitely splurge on this set just for the sea bass. My friend got the ramen and didn't love it, so I'll probably avoid that during future visits. The katsu curry that the table next to us ordered looked and smelled amazing. Overall, food was delicious and homey. I'd definitely recommend!

Cutest hole in the wall!!…read more Authentic Japanese food on Rockville Pike. Never knew what I was missing... their sushi seriously tastes like it was made with love. Absolutely floored by the fatty tuna sushi roll. It is on the pricier side, but honestly, I don't think I even minded. We got the katsu and sashimi combo plus some rolls on the side. The katsu was delicious, and the sashimi was super fresh. The combo also came with the cutest little side dishes, really adorable presentation overall. The staff was also incredibly attentive about my friend's allergies (dairy and nuts). They kept checking in with us and even showed us the sauce ingredients to make sure everything was safe. One of the staff members called my friend "kawaii" after hearing her long list of allergies lol, and honestly, that made my day.

Excellent service…read more Ordered a rainbow roll, double dragon, and a custom veggie roll. All of it tasted really good. We also got pork goyza for an appetizer which was also good. The only thing lacking a little flavor was the chicken fried rice, it was good, just not as tasty as the rest of the dishes. Service was OUTSTANDING.

Friendly and cozy Japanese restaurant with plenty of sushi, ramen, hibachi and other traditional…read moredishes. Comes also with a comprehensive drink menu and a few desserts. They have happy hour from 4-7pm, Monday thru Friday. We ordered 2 types of $5 rolls (Philadelphia and snow crab), a sexy girl roll, agedashi tofu and spicy tuna tartare. Each happy hour option was $1-3 cheaper than the regular menu counterpart. Sushi had well cooked rice. The sexy girl roll had tuna and avocado on the inside, imitation crab shreds on the outside. Sushi was fresh. The snow crab roll was imitation crab with crunchies. Philadelphia roll was cream cheese, cucumber and smoked salmon. The tofu was deep fried but not greasy and topped with dashi flakes. The accompanying sauce was served on the side instead of drizzled over the dish. The tartare appetizer had a lower layer of avocado chunks topped with chopped tuna mixed with spicy mayo. All were tasty. Service was polite. Happy hour prices were very reasonable.

Went to dine in to Akira this past weekend for dinner. It wasn't busy at all but it was the perfect…read morerainy weather to have ramen. Went with my usual tonkotsu and I would say it's still my favorite on their menu. Not the best ramen I've had but pretty good for the price. Also ordered takoyaki and it looked really good but just took it to go. The parking lot outside is really limited and almost all full but on the weekends street parking is free which is nice. I noticed they added more crane games in the front entrance but they only take dollar bills. Be sure to bring loose change as the employees can't help exchange anything for you.

Before checking out with online order make sure you check out the auto tip ( that's on me 12 sec…read morelater) like this place and the employees are nice BUT pay your employees more upfront OR make this a giant optional screen for takeout. I'm getting Pho next time of walking into my other Ramen spot next time. It cost me almost 45% more and I'll order in person next time.

I'm so happy I finally tried Kusshi!!!! Fresh sushi with a twist that I haven't had before. I love…read moregood sushi and this place did just the trick! So many different flavors in a small bite! I sat at the bar and got the best service from the bartender! I love that this place is lowkey and in the cut. They're also open late! I tried 3 different sushi rolls and each one was packed with flavor! I got them all spicy for an extra kick! I wanted to try everything lol

Overall, this is decent sushi made much more appealing by its extensive happy hour…read more 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.

Great open late night, ramen restaurant in Pike and Rose. Ramen tasted great and portions were…read moregood. Service was great as well. Only confusing thing is that the restaurant is not named "Donburi Dojo" the sign outside the restaurant is "Kusshi Sushi." Not sure why it is technically two different names as when you look at the menu there is nothing indicating there is a difference between the two.

First timer. Was a little confusing at first, since Donburi is actually located in a restaurant…read morecalled Kuushi...no separate name on building exterior that we saw. They also didn't have a separate menu...used the Door Dash app to order. That all aside, the food was phenomenal. I ordered the ramen with tonkatsu broth, and NEVER had broth as delicious and exceptional like that before, even when we visited Japan. Also, the salmon was perfect, and the sashimi was served in an ice boat, thickly cut and also perfect. Service was good, but the waiter forgot my green tea; he quickly rectified that. Will likely come again.

I recently came here on a Sunday evening with my family to celebrate Mother's Day. We had a large…read moreparty of 6 adults and 4 children so we called and made reservations ahead of time. We were seated immediately upon arrival. The restaurant is located in the main shop area of Rockville Town Square. There is plenty of parking available with nearby garages and street parking. We decided to do the AYCE Classic Set, there is a 90 minute limit and you are handed an iPad to order your selections. There is a limit of items that you can add... if I recall it was 10-15ish? Then once you submit an order you have a 5 minute limit before you can order your next batch of items. We ordered so many items, some of our favorites outside of the BBQ meats were: - Spicy Tuna Tartare - Shishito Peppers - Garlic Cucumber - Kuro Squid Noodle The meats were all high quality with generous portions. The time limit and wait times between orders were reasonable, we all left super full with time to spare. My two toddlers ate for free, I do not recall the cutoff age, but they are 1 and 3 if that gives some perspective. The food was excellent and the service matched. Our server David was very attentive, checking on us multiple times to clear plates and see if we needed anything. The table space has limited space due to the grill in the middle, but he was on top of making sure we were comfortable and taken care of. I really appreciated the extra time he took with actual plate placement, nothing hot close to the toddlers and even calling out when placing a hot item down to make sure hands and arms were clear. Delicious food, great service and perfect for families or large groups, I will definitely be coming back in the future :)

This place is fire and I want to go back so bad already I haven't stopped thinking about my food. I…read morecame here for a family lunch to celebrate a graduation. We did the lunch special and I ordered the hangar steak bento box with curry rice, garlic cucumber, chicken karrage and more. 10/10!!!!!! They actually cooked the steak for me in the back because we were in a bit of a rush. And the food was delicious, I'm obsessed. I also think it's a good amount of food for $18 with the lunch special. Service was great. Our servers were great and incredibly attentive. The restaurant is cozy yet romantic. I am definitely coming back to try their dinner or happy hour menu.

Haven't been here for a while. Went for a lovely Friday lunch. They have good lunch specials…read more (Mon-Fri) Their sushi plates we have had are really tasty compare to many in the area. Their service is always pleasnt. The prices are very reasonable for the quality, quantity, taste, and service. Parking can be tight when busy. The ambiance is casual and atmosphere can feel small when busy. Otherwise, our experiences have always been excellent.

What we got:…read more Yakitori - 3.5* only docking 0.5 points because of price ($5 for 2 skewers). Taste was pretty good! Gyudon (donburi) - 4* I wanted it to be just a tad saucier,l but other than that it was good flavour. Spicy bulgogoi (donburi) - 5* great as always!