service was quick. food is good portions, good and came out…read morequick. plenty of indoor dining seating and spaced out to move around. they have a single room uni gender bathroom available. located in a free parking lot area.

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ hello ma'am,…read more‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ how was your day? ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ i found the tofu teriyaki with brown rice, and the tofu teriyaki with fried rice, and the tofu teriyaki with noodles to be delicious!!!!!!!!the brown rice, fried rice, and noodles were each a delight for my whole mouth!!!!!!!! the vegetables were properly cooked: well seasoned, adequately sauced, and lightly crisp, yet moist as well as tender. also, the tofu is always so tasty!!!!!!!! i got it with mushrooms a couple of times and they taste perfect!!!!!!!! the tofu teriyaki with white rice is super yummy too!!!!!!!! ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ the seaweed salad is out of this world!!!!!!!! ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ my mom does not often let me eat it, but the avocado & cucumber rolls are a savory, soft, nevertheless, just slightly chewy, melt-in-your mouth ecstasy. ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ the avocado salad is tasty, fresh, revitalizing, and magical. ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ the restaurant is physically well designed, always mess-free, and its food is constantly awesome!!!!!!!! ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ i like that i can please call the restaurant ahead of time to please get my order ready, and have my mom kindly pick it up for me. ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ i have ordered food from clinton, maryland's japan express on uber eats at least once; it is a fun experience and the food tastes just as pleasurable when obtained using this method!!!!!!!! ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ lastly,the restaurant associate women are definitely so ultra cute, nice, and sexy, i observed that i'm always stunned by their kindness and beauty!!!!!!!! ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍ thanks for the food, gorgeous plus generous ladies, and the whole experience. i am definitely a repeat eater at clinton's japan express!!!!!!!! ‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

My friend and I had a great experience here. We both ordered the option B, AYCE option. We…read morebasically ate until we almost had food coma. We really liked the pork belly and firepan steak. These cuts were tasty juicy and tasty. The bulgogi and spicy bulgogi were nice too! My favorite part was that the fountain drinks were refillable. The drinks were only $2 each. Overall, it's only $34 for option B and you get amazing cuts! The service was pretty good too!

Food was good as per usual a Korean BBQ establishment. Also prices are very reasonable for dinner…read moreon a weekend. It's also clean and the use of robots to bring out sushi is pretty cool. But the human service was spotty when I went. I hope it was just an off day but most Korean BBQ restaurants have terrific service but my waiter seemed forgetful that I needed drinks or would be late to check if my grilling was done. They would disappear for quite a while and I'd have to ask another waiter to get them for me. I'll only dock a star in hopes this was a 1-time hiccup as my first time here was over a year ago and the service then was A-plus. I hope service quality hasn't dropped since then. Everything else was the same so I'm hoping it was just a spotty day. Four stars.

It is so hard to give this a rating because the food is good but the service is bad and I would not…read morego back! I do NOT recommend for dine in but the food was yummy so maybe opt for takeout...We had a reservation and upon checking in they offered bartop instead of a table unless we wanted to wait which isn't a huge deal so we waited and got sat at a table after a short wait. Then someone was sat after us (next table over) and got greeted, waters, and placed orders before we were so much as greeted. After less than an hour (most of which involved waiting to be greeted and served) we were handed the check and essentially nudged out while still eating our food. They seemed to want to close early. The drinks also didn't match their descriptions, missing key ingredients that were listed. We were barely tended to or checked on at all. We also had a bug buzzing around us that eventually flew into my drink. The staff was very nice but overall the service and quality did not match the cost at all.

Upon entering, you are greeted by a multi-level establishment with sushi bar and small dining area…read moredownstairs and a larger dining room upstairs all laid out in subdued, modern chic, Asian vibe. The staff is amazing, attentive, friendly and efficient! Thank you Kay, for taking such good care of us! We started off with the Kara-age Lollipop chicken, which was finger lickin' delicious. For our entrees we shared the 6 Set Umai Temaki and Sashimi Nori. Super fresh, flavorful and beautifully presented. I got a kick out of the canned sake and maybe over indulged...but so much fun! We felt the value was very good, 27 pieces of generously portioned and fresh sashimi for under $60! We'll make this a regular stop when in DC. Cheers!

Cozy and nice sushi spot that's Korean friendly. We were able to get chogochujang in a little dish…read morewhich was nice of them. Friendly and attentive and the food was good! Also very nice that you're not eating a mouthful of rice and little bit of fish. Their ratio is much more fish and smaller amount of rice per bite. Also got udon and donkatsu - both tasty.

Staff is super friendly and attentive. Restaurant was super clean. The sushi very quickly came to…read moreour table after ordering! The chef even made us a baked salmon dish on the house, which was delish! However, it seemed like the rice my sushi was made with was part of an older batch or undercooked? It was kind of hard. My husband's rice had a better texture, more what you expect with sushi. But I could tell the fish was very fresh and so were the rest of the ingredients besides my rice. I think it was not the norm & definitely would give them another chance!

A little spot off the road that you could miss if you weren't looking. But it's definitely worth…read morethe stop. Get the gyoza! Those things are literally amazing and the sauce is flavorful. The Kalbi or the Bulgolgi are really great choices. Sushi was pretty standard. Inside had a decent amount of seating to eat inside.

Always the best sushi! So good. Also the bi bim bap is one of the best on the east coast!!!read more

One of the best sushi spots in Waldorf! This small, quaint, and very quiet restaurant offers both…read moredine-in and takeout, making it perfect whether you're looking for a relaxed meal or something quick to grab. They also have a bar with $5 specials all day, every day--which is a huge plus. The staff are always incredibly friendly and attentive, providing prompt service that makes the experience even better. If you're not in the mood for sushi, the ramen is a must-try--rich, flavorful, and satisfying. The wings also stand out with a very authentic taste that you don't find just anywhere. Overall, this spot is a hidden gem with great food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit!

Wouldn't go back. It's your average sushi spot. We ordered the chef's sampler sashimi along with…read morethe Hawaii Roll and Shrimp Tempura Roll (the name is escaping me). Against my better judgment, i shouldn't have ordered the Hawaii Roll -- the mango inside the roll gave me a bit of pause with consistency issue. Additionally, the rice on the sushi seemed gelatinous, like it was cooked too long. I didn't like it. The Tempura Roll was your standard fare. Lastly, while I love sashimi, the tuna offered with the chef's sampler was just ok. The star was the salmon -- buttery and smooth. Service was fine. We sat at the bar. Again, I wouldn't visit again, but try it for yourself. Cheers!

Great food, friendly service and people, nice ambiance but a bit small. Worth checking out!read more

Old Town Charm Food…read more We had the Fire Crunch and Rainbow roll. My daughter loved her rainbow roll and the Fire Crunch was unique and delicious. Everything seemed fresh. If I was to give any critique on the food it wouldn't be what we had but what wasn't on the menu. My wife doesn't like raw fish and it seemed like they had very limited options for rolls with all cooked ingredients. Service Wait staff was friendly and everything was brought promptly. Ambience It is located in down town Alexandria in a very pretty place to walk around. Lots of restaurants around. This one has limited seating as others have mentioned by we didn't have any problems getting a table. I would come back here with my wife or daughter but would hesitate to bring a large party due to size. Price Two rolls and a drink was around $50 Summary Overall great place check it out.

Enjoyed the sushi here. The fish was fresh and flavorful. The spicy tuna roll was a hit. Staff were…read moreattentive and polite. Would visit again.

UPDATE: One MINOR complaint. I have NOT been able to catch the bar open! WITW? In their defense,…read moremaybe it's a weekend only bar and I have only been there during the week.

I had a stellar experience at Otani!…read more The restaurant itself itself is very cozy. The decor is very simple; A few paintings on the wall and a view to watch the sushi chefs at the bar. I ordered the beef tataki, the sashimi platter, and the tako yaki: - The beef tataki was served chilled; The beef was slightly smokey and the sauce was bright, giving the dish a kind of refreshing feeling. - The fish in the sashimi platter was very fresh and the display was beautiful. The sashimi came with miso soup (as good as any other miso soup). - I loved the takoyaki! I tend to think takoyaki tastes about the same everywhere, but this may genuinely have been my favorite takoyaki I've tried in the area; I had to resist ordering a second plate of it. As a solo diner, I spent $58 (excluding tip) for what I perceive to be a lot of food. For a fancy solo outing, I think it was great value for the quality of food. The staff was also very attentive and my food came out promptly. This is a great solo dining or date spot.

Very good customer service, and the sushi was very fresh. We got the sushi, sashimi otani omakase,…read moreit says for 3 but definitely not for 3. Its definitely a bit expensive but the quality of fish was good treat. The bathroom is a bit dark, but otherwise the restaurant is very clean and friendly.

About a 2.5: Takasima is part of the food court located at the St. Charles Towne Center. They…read moreoffer various maki rolls, sushi burritos, and ramen. Honestly, I was a little hesitant in trying this place out, because, you know, sushi at the mall? However, the hubs wanted to give them a try, so we went for it. We ordered: +Spicy Tuna Roll - this was described as diced sashimi-grade tuan with a spicy sauce; unfortunately, the tuna wasn't 'raw' and it tasted like canned tuna; rice was a bit more on the wet side +the Charo Burrito - this was filled with crab (imitation crab) and shrimp; this was a deep-fried 'sushi roll', and the flavor was actually pretty good; however, didn't know that cilantro was one of the ingredients they would add in there, so it totally ruined it for me; the sauce drizzles on top were great; this could have been more piping hot, as it was deep-fried, but I'm thinking it was a quick dip Staff were very friendly and kind. There's a sign that says that this place is halal. There seems to be many who get their items to go. Ample seating in the food court dining area, and plenty of parking in the mall lot. +avoid the maki rolls +friendly service +located inside the St. Charles Towne Center +ample parking in the mall lot

When I think of food court sushi I typically stray away, but my kid begged for sushi so we gave it…read morea try! I must say, I am so impressed! The employees were friendly and the food was quick! I got the fried sushi burrito with crab and shrimp and my daughter got the California roll. Her food was gone in seconds and she loved it. Mine was so good big that I took the other half home to finish. I wish this place was located in a better place, but when I have to go to the mall again, I will definitely get food from here again.