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.

I would say that I love the new concept for privacy and convenience to have separate hibachi style…read moregrill tables throughout the restaurant than the traditional long table, where the entire restaurant has to share the table for communal dining, so that is a step up. I think that the customer service was excellent and the chef had charisma, personality, and should do stand up, he was a pleasure and a joy such a guy with rizz. My issue was the food itself as the rice was amazing but did not age well being taken back home for take out, and the chicken and salmon were not as flavorful as a homemade version I would had cooked so there was the blandness. I ended up having digestive issues and got sick for a day or two after eating from here which was disappointing, because the vibe is awesome in this spot and the positive energy is contagious. I felt so relaxed and joyous here. I think the food can be cooked better even though they are generous with excellent portion sizes. I think it is a strong contender for one of the best restaurants in the region if they step the food preparation up. I also did not like this sauce they provided, but it does have better customer service than the typical DMV spots which tend to struggle with the customer service, so they get an A with that making you feel welcomed and respected and not strictly transactional experience, very warm, nice, attentive, diligent, and hard working staff, so they have the bones here, so once they step up the actual food prep and quality then they will be 4 to 5 stars easily. That is all I got!

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!

Got the recommended chicken and shrimp. Very mediocre at best. Even adding some soy and hot sauce…read more Normally I would take the leftovers home but if it wasn't good initially I doubt it would be better the next day. Thought I would try this place again thinking maybe the food would improve. Maybe I'm spoiled by Sarku. No coke or diet soda either - after I paid for it. They could have put a sign up at least.

I used to like this place The food is slowly going downhill. The service was never great - twice…read morethey missed my takeout order (once totally "forgot" the whole order) but on my last trip I noticed that minimum suggested tip is 20%!! I stayed 35 minutes. Got a bill of $125 and I am supposed to tip you $25 for the waitress that showed up 2 times !! I am done.

Takumi Sushi is officially our new favorite sushi spot. The food was incredible, and the fish…read moretasted exceptionally fresh and high quality. The highlights were the Tuna Family Love Donburi and the Salmon Love Platter, both of which were outstanding. The service also made the experience special. Our server, Linda, was very sweet, attentive, and helpful as we navigated the restaurant with our stroller and baby. Katie, the hostess, remembered our family and always makes us feel genuinely welcomed back. Fantastic food, warm service, and a restaurant that makes dining out with a baby feel easy.

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.

EVERYTHING about this restaurant is absolutely great, EXCEPT for one small thing: far too…read morefrequently the staff come and fill up water glasses. it's annoying, breaks ones concentration and conversation, and it's totally unnecessary. the bottle of water is on the table for us to serve ourselves IF we want more water! The food is superb, fresh, varied. We visit here often, as a couple, and with friends. But i hope the management can tell their staff to stop filling our water glasses every five-ten minutes!!! Please!!!

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.

Sat down for a meal recently, every roll tasted amazing. Great prices, great food, ambiance was…read morevery calming. Didn't feel rushed at all. Might be my go to sushi spot from now on.

Good place. Nice decor, mostly families. Service is friendly and speedy. The food looks and…read moretastes nice. It has fairly standard fish in its sushi and sashimi but also priced decently. I didn't see any alcohol offerings but a nice place anyway.

A solo sushi stop made my day, With happy hour prices hard…read moreto top, I'd say. Two tasty rolls for six bucks each, A deal that's well within my reach. Friendly staff, Wi-Fi, no extra sauce fee-- It's the little things that win over me.

Keep in mind my review is based on very limited information. I had only one sushi roll, but it was…read moregreat. There were a lot of great sounding rolls on the menu but I only had one so I could go check out the Baked Bear ice cream sandwich place after!

I was looking for a light bite, so I decided to try this place for the first time. I came on a…read moreFriday night, so it was definitely busy and packed, but we were able to get seated right away at the sushi bar. The ambiance and decor were nice. It was definitely a loud atmosphere, but not something I minded. The service was a bit slow, which was understandable given how busy they were, and our server was friendly. Sitting at the sushi bar, I did notice several orders being mixed up or sent back, which may have contributed to the slower service. As for the food I ordered, it was just okay... nothing really stood out or wowed me tbh. I got the soft shell crab and a shrimp tempura taco. They were decent, but I felt the prices were a bit high for the quality. I didn't end up ordering any sushi, so maybe when I'm craving some sushi I'll come back to give that a try.

Closer to 4.5, just got back from happy hour and the seared salmon was so good. It just melts in…read moreyour mouth and has a great smoky flavor. Also got the wings and they were crunchy and decent size. The spicy tuna roll was all right. Legit spicy so be aware of that (I've had spicy rolls at other places and it's never actually spicy). For my drink, I got the salaryman which had a great lychee flavor base and it was very refreshing. Enjoyed the actual lychee it came with too. My friends forced me to also have a sake bomb and it was fun to basically annihilate it. Food came out pretty fast and the service was great. All in all, fantastic happy hour.

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.

We used GrubHub to order and have them deliver the Ramen to our house. The Ramen soup is flavorful…read more It is packed beautifully. The only suggestion I would have is the meat is too fatty. We ordered a noodle with chicken beef and shrimp. I love this noodle. It's like an udon noodle we said medium spice. I would go spicier otherwise it was excellent and finally the edamame was fresh and nicely prepared overall great meal at home.

This place was absolutely fantastic…read more Reminiscent of an Asian hawker/ Buffalo wild wings but with significantly better food. I couldn't say enough about the service, bartender / guide really helped us get through the extensive menu and drinks. The place seemed pretty lively for a Monday with lots of hustle and bustle. The entrees are a good size. I would say if you order a couple appetizers and split an entree that would be your best bet. The bar seem to be the best spot to sit for some people watching and to enjoy your meal although they were decent enough amount of high tops and booths. The lamb udon was probably the best I've had in a while.

OMG MADDI was such a wonderful server she made my first date such a wonderful experience. She was…read moreso great at offering suggestions and making my dining experience personable. The food was SO GOOD and the vibe is great. The happy hour does go from 3pm - 6pm. Great options great vibe and lots to choose from! The cocktails and mocktails are superb! Thank you so much MADDI & Hawkers staff.