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.

Went to visit Sake last night for dinner with my parents and brought my friend and cousin along…read more Sushi wasn't bad at all and I had a decent time. We ordered a party boat that was about $81 which is more than reasonable. Finished almost all of it. I also had my 2 piece roe selection since that's my personal favorite. Service was nice. We had a waiter in training so it took just a bit longer but he did a good job. Ordered a Yueling and drank my draft in a cold glass. The fried oysters and seaweed salad were just ok but I liked their tempura. It's a very casual restaurant with a huge bar, some tables and habachi.

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.

Did takeout twice now, and everything was pristinely fresh. The nigiri was pretty, the rolls…read moredelicious. Our favorites were the love roll and the sashimi dinner. Our only disappointment was the sweet sauce on the shrimp tempura rolls. Our new favorite takeout sushi!

Excellent meal with a wide variety of great, authentic dishes. The quality of the fish is excellent…read more-- love the toro and wasabi was smooth and creamy .. real attention to quality. The restaurant has more of a nice casual ambiance and the servers know the menu thoroughly. If the ambiance was elegant, this would have been a 5-star review (and likely double the price). PRO TIP: Substitute the vegetable tempura meal for an appetizer -- it's huge! Toro was excellent, as was the spicy tuna roll (substantial cuts of tuna). Also get a Love roll -- crunchy and tasty! MISS: The Dynamite roll wasn't worth the order -- pepper jelly and soft texture underwhelmed.

Tried the sister restaurant to Raku and WOW -- absolutely gorgeous space, beautifully decorated,…read moreand the food was just as impressive as the atmosphere. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and was thoughtfully prepared. I ordered the garlic shrimp udon noodle dish and honestly could've licked the bowl clean. Perfectly cooked noodles, tons of flavor, and the shrimp were delicious. My friend and I also shared the lobster & shrimp dumplings and the summer rolls -- both fresh, flavorful, and gone way too fast. Bonus points for presentation because every plate looked like a little piece of art. Beautifully plated without feeling pretentious. Definitely adding this spot to the "must return ASAP" list.

Top notch place for sushi and more. The curry mussels are unique and flavorful. Get the salmon &…read moregreen apple app... an absolute fav. So delicate & complex.

Best sushi in Bethesda. Everything is fresh and cut to perfection. Closest you will get to eating…read moresushi in Japan.

We ordered from Uber eats. I had the shrimp shumai and the tuna lovers combo. The firecracker roll…read moreis my all time favorite roll of any sushi restaurant. The shrimp shumai were also good. The food is always consistent.

Loved it. Super high quality and beautiful food. I see why they have such good ratings.read more

The ambiance was a nice surprise. We hadn't initially planned to eat in but it pleasantly…read morerelaxing--very zen. The service prompt. We ordered the eel nigiri, crunchy spicy tuna maki and shrimp maki rolls, and spicy salmon rolls. Discovered I don't care for mushy salmon but everything else was pretty good.

Salmon was super fresh. It was Easter Sunday and not busy which was a relief for us as we were…read moreavoiding the crowds. Nice size portions and comfortable atmosphere.

The food was absolutely delicious! The service was spectacular and attentive. The bar looks amazing…read moretoo with high-end bourbon choices. We will be back!

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.

Had the satay chicken and chicken dumplings along with the fruit fizz, 10/10…read moreOur server Yoseph was really nice and ensured we were taken care of. Would definitely come back for a visit!

Had to go to the Bethesda Apple store today, so, while there, popped into Hawkers Asian Street Food…read morefor some Vietnamese Shrimp Rolls and Malaysian Roti... both were freshly made and delicious. The interesting and varied menu could use a native English speaker's revision in a few places, though... the "seared steak" I ordered turned out to be raw (very much a Carpaccio situation), and the misunderstanding was completely due to a misleading description on the menu. I sent it back, and the manager graciously agreed that the menu blurb was deceptive (completely unintentionally, of course). Lots of fun, refreshing summer cocktails using Asian flavor profiles on this menu... I look forward to trying them sometime when I'm not driving. The mocktail menu looks splendid as well... so will return next time for Lamb Rendang and a tall sparkler. One note about the seating... unless you are a professional gymnast, avoid the tables lining walls near the bar... they are mounted on high cement platforms, and are extremely awkward to climb. As my server said, "Butt first" is the way to go... or just sit at a regular table with regular chairs. It appears the interior designer was having a little joke (at our expense). Quirks aside, this is a great place for Asian street food from a wide variety of cultures, at a reasonable price, in an attractive setting. It's worth visiting for the neon alone.