I live in the area but never really think to go to Rakuya, though a friend recently suggested it…read morefor dinner and I'm glad they did. Everything we ordered was fresh and well-prepared, with a few standout dishes: the black sesame yellowtail, deluxe tuna roll, and tuna crispy rice were all excellent. Service was a bit inconsistent, and toward the end of our meal they started cleaning up around us, including spraying chemicals with a pretty strong smell, which took away from the experience a bit. That said, the food really impressed me, and I'd definitely come back.

Vibe: cozy and upscale without feeling stuffy Service:…read moregreat and quick service during happy hour Value: love their happy hour Our happy hour experience was great! We particularly loved the chicken kara age, hangar steak with lettuce wraps, Dragon roll, and Soul train roll. Not sure about their dinner pricing, but happy hour feels like a great deal. Get there early for seating!

Last weekend my niece and her husband came in from out of town and I had promised to take them to…read more Sakuramen, since I had raved about it before. They were NOT disappointed and praised the food and the warm welcome we got from the owner, who greeted us at the door. We ordered spicy miso ramen soup and appetizers, and each dish was customized to our tastes and full of rich flavors . It's obvious the food is made with fresh, wholesome ingredients and prepared with care and attention. The kimchi was a favorite, and we found out it was freshly made each week by the owner's mother. Sakuramen was busy and a person at the next table told us she came every Saturday. If I didn't live so far, I would too!.

I have always had a good experience here. Sometimes it does fill up quickly, as there are limited…read moreseats, and you do have to shortly wait in line outside

Food is always good. One of the few ramen places that I can actually finish my bowl. Favorite ramen…read morein the menu is the Shio, but I gave Mugi-miso a try, and it was really good. Not strong miso flavor that hurts your throat, but still has that umami flavor. Place can get packed especially at dinner. But quick turnaround. Can be a group or solo.

I had heard rave reviews about this place, which is why I finally decided to check it out. The…read morespace is small and cozy, but we went on a Monday and were seated immediately. Since there were only two of us, we shared an eight-person table with three other couples, which gave it a very authentic Japanese ramen shop vibe. Our server was attentive from the start. As soon as he finished taking our order, he asked if anyone needed a fork. I really appreciated that, since I don't know how to use chopsticks and didn't have to awkwardly ask for one myself. We started with the gyoza, which were so crispy and flavorful that we ended up ordering a second plate. For ramen, we tried the tsukemen, which comes with cold noodles that you dip into a rich, soy-forward broth. It was an interesting experience, but after a while the repetitive dipping became a bit tedious for me. We also ordered the spicy miso ramen, which was my favorite of the two. It had a nice kick without being overwhelmingly spicy. It also came with bean sprouts, which aren't usually my favorite, but they added a pleasant crunch and texture to the bowl. Overall, this was a really solid meal. It wasn't quite the mind-blowing experience I had built up in my head, but it's still one of the better ramen spots I've had in DC. I'll definitely be back to check out the izakaya upstairs.

I'm a huge fan of this place…read more My friend and I had the ACYE option here, and the food was fabulously good. I didn't have many of their rolls, so I can't comment on that. Their appetizer game was fire though. I did several rounds of the ceviche, maguro avocado, pepper tuna tatami, yellowtail jalapeño, and everything was absolutely delicious. The ceviche was a standout--the mango added just the right touch of sweetness to balance everything out. Overall, the apps were super fresh and light, so I never felt weighed down even after multiple rounds. Honestly, I wish I lived closer to DC--I'd be here all the time.

My friends and I decided to try Toryumon last night for their unlimited sushi option, and at $35…read moreit's definitely a great value. We started with cocktails, and my mango margarita was huge and delicious, a great way to kick off the meal. Overall, the food was solid across the board. The truffle tuna sushi roll was the standout of the night and definitely worth ordering. One thing to note: all the portions are full-sized, which in my opinion defeats the purpose of an all-you-can-eat menu. I would have preferred smaller portions of just a few pieces so you can try more variety. Service was just okay. Our waitress had a difficult time understanding us, which made ordering a bit challenging at times. The ambiance also leaves something to be desired, it's fairly basic and doesn't add much to the dining experience. That said, if you're looking for an affordable spot with decent sushi and a fun unlimited option, Toryumon is a solid choice. I'm glad we tried it, though it's not a place I'd rush back to.

I came here on a weekday night to get ramen with two of my friends. We were seated right away and…read moreimmediately noticed the club-like music which gave the place a modern, upbeat vibe. We placed our orders and the food came reasonably quickly. Unfortunately the food itself was not the best. Although portions were large, the quality was not. The noodles were soggy, like they had been cooked way too long or were sitting in the water instead of being removed right away. The toppings tasted like the canned versions I could've bought myself at the store. I will not be coming back for ramen here. Maybe their other items are better?

You get what you pay for often when you order BOGO delivery sushi, but unfortunately there are…read morebetter options for that in DC. PROS: large quantity, ideal ratio of fish to rice. CONS: bland. I ordered yellowtail and jalepeño and a spicy tuna roll and neither were even slightly spicy. My salmon avocado roll was also overpowered by the taste of avocado. I had to put a ton of the fake wasabi on the sushi just to get the spicy kick I was looking for. Overall, I will likely not be ordering from here again.

Our family enjoyed the ramen and setting. Kids four course meal was awesome deal. Mixed drinks were…read moreinteresting and stronger than expected.

I love JINYA. I never been to the DC location. I always patronize the North Bethesda location…read more Different location but same delicious food. I ordered the spicy pork belly ramen with a boiled egg. It was so flavorful and was very hot. I also order the pork dumpling. You can't go wrong with them. The service was good. Our waiter was friendly but was rushing us to order. The restaurant was going to close in 1.5 hours so I get it to a certain extent. However, it is never a great feeling when you are being rushed. The ambiance was nice. It wasn't too crowded so it was pretty quiet. We were able to watch a basketball game while we were eating our ramen so that was cool. It was a great experience. If you are in the area check it out. Cheers!

A really nice dinner option up Wisconsin a ways from the over-crowded center of Georgetown, they…read moreare a neon oasis. The space is casual, but they nailed the decor. For my order, the starters were the stars for me. The fried kale is exceptionally flavorful for a simple veggie dish. Very tasty. Fried chicken bao and potstickers hit the spot, too, as did the edamame. I did sample one entree, the beef bowl, which I would say is both a bit small for the price and good but not one I will order next time. It seems like ramen is their most popular option, so I can't wait to go try it for myself. If you're nearby, I recommend trying them.

Delicious ramen spot with a great vibe and speedy service!…read more Stopped in with my boyfriend and we both got the staple OKI curry ramen. Did not disappoint!

Went during HH (5-7pm), had the Sake for $20, and then had chicken thigh, fried garlic, fries, and…read morebrussel sprouts with pork! Would definitely fried garlic again, and the brussel sprouts! Fries were filling but nothing massively special. Just a good bang for the buck

We are here for work and one of my colleagues wanted to come here…read more It's located upstairs so remember to take the stairs on the left side. Super cool looking restaurant. As soon as we reached the top of the stairs, to the right is an amazing bar. Darker warm lighting in the whole restaurant. There are a few tables to the left of the bar, that's where we were seated, and more to the right and there's bar seatings as well We shared all the items ordered and enjoyed it all. Gyozas had wasabi on it so be careful but it was amazing with layers of flavors. The rice pot was more than enough for 4ppl to share with tons of meats and seafood inside. Like a paella but Japanese. Meatballs were underestimated but it delivered. Tasted amazing we had to order another one. Most items are one order, one item so ask before ordering. Service was perfect. Waitress always checked on us and food came out very timely.

I finally had the opportunity to try Planta Queen in Dupont and it did not disappoint. I'm not a…read morevegan, but I was genuinely impressed by the food, ambience and drinks. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, making it a great spot for dinner. We decided to sample a variety of dishes, and everything was deliciously presented. Drinks: Cherry smoke show and Emperor's old-fashioned. Food: We ordered the bang, bang, broccoli, thousand layer crispy potatoes, beef, and broccoli, spicy tuna roll. Sweet ending: The sticky toffee pudding Moriah, our server was friendly and attentive, adding to the overall experience. Definitely a good time.

I gotta go 3.5 stars for this Planta. The one in Bethesda is just better across the board. Food was…read moregreat. Service was meh. Read on. The food is 4 stars, very tasty and well-seasoned. Wild how they make so much tasty vegan stuff. Although, my Korean fried Chick'n sandwich definitely needed more accompanying tater tots ( I had maybe 10). Food came out super fast. Service has to be 3 stars though. Our server said the gochujang mayo wasnt spicy, when gochujang is (it's got a mildly strong kick that quickly evens out/dissipates) so that's just incorrect to tell people who can't handle heat. More importantly, we were all done with desert at roughly 9pm and it wasn't until 9:40, despite multiple moments of eye contact from a few of us, that our server even came to our table to clear our plates. We'd all clearly been done, not even nibbling, for almost that whole time. In that time, other than his regular duties, our server seemed to do other idle things or "end of the evening" tasks, setting up other tables, stacking plates on them, etc. instead of checking on us. Again, a few of us made eye contact a couple times, which can indicate (along with none of us having touched our plates for 5-10 minutes) that we're done. Other plates had been cleared almost right away. We were also all left wanting for water at the end as no other staff came by to see if we needed more. So yeah, not thrilled about that. Also, it was weirdly a smidge too warm in Planta Queen tonight. I suspect the AC just wasn't on as strong because of the AQI in DC (on June 17, 2026) but it was noticeable.

Amazing AYCE deal, quality is great, always tastes very fresh! Service is great as well. Thank you…read moreso much!

I've gotten take-out from here several times. I've tried several ramen dishes, sushi, and the…read moregrilled mixed veggies. All scrumptious! My husband and I dined in for the first time today, and we were both very impressed with the atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff. Hayden was our server, and he showed exemplary hospitality skills. He made us feel welcome, checked in on us frequently without feeling overbearing, and made sure we knew the AYCE menu is double-sided. Speaking of, the AYCE is such a great deal! I used to live in Vegas, where AYCE sushi is very common. Unfortunately, for most of them, since the focus is on quantity, the quality suffers. This is not the case for Toryumon! Maybe it's because it isn't strictly an AYCE place. You can absolutely order items a-la-carte from their regular menu (as I had done previously for take-out). The items are exactly the same whether you order from the regular menu or the AYCE. Same quality, and, this is important, same size! Yes, you will receive a FULL-SIZED bowl of ramen if you order it from the AYCE menu. Not all of the menu items have descriptions, and I was surprised by some of them (not in a bad way, just wasn't what I was expecting), such as: The avocado salad. I was expecting it to be cubes/chunks of avocado tossed with a dressing. What came out was a lettuce salad with sliced avocado on top. The dressing was good, slightly sweet. It was a good salad, just not at all what I was expecting. The sweet potato sushi roll is served warm, the sweet potato is deep fried, and there is eel sauce on top. The sweet potato rolls I had other places were not fried, and served cold. I really enjoyed this one! Everything seemed very fresh, not a hint of wilting greens or brown avocado to be seen! I am so grateful to live right down the road from this amazing establishment. If you enjoy ramen, sushi, and other Japanese items, def give them a try! There are bathrooms available for guests. What my stars mean: 5 is outstanding, memorable, a place to write home about! A must-experience. Someplace I would love to recommend to tourists, and visit myself again and again. 4 is great, somewhere I'd love to return again and again. Back-up recommendation for tourists. 3 is good. A solid option if I am in the area. I may recommend to locals, but would probably leave it off my list of recommendations for tourists. 2 is ok, but only because it a great value, unique, and/or convenient. 1 means I would not return.