Temari is about as authentic as it gets. Especially in the Rockville area, it's probably the best…read moreJapanese restaurant around & 1of the closest to the quality you'd find in Japan. The fish is always super fresh, delicious & served in generous portions. The prices aren't the cheapest, but you're definitely paying for quality. Temari Special Sashimi Combo ($33) - Comes with rice, miso soup & the appetizer of the day. They give you tons of fish, making it 1 of the best deals on the menu. They're always super fresh & I've never left disappointed. I recommend sticking with the sashimi or tonkatsu. Their ramen is just mediocre, so I'd avoid it.

Had some free time to come here for dinner by myself. It is a small place with around 10 tables…read moreplus some bar seats. The waitresses are really nice and I was warmly greeted as soon as I walked in. Located in the right hand corner of the strip center across from Bassett Furniture on Rockville Pike. The Tonkotsu ramen soup and sushi sashimi were excellent!

Very tasty. We had the Anura soba Sukiyaki and Roast beef and both were very flavorful. Noodles had…read morea great texture. Our son had the chicken ramen which was good but not exciting (a good choice for kids). Came with our two young kids and they were very happy both times!

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.

Came here for the soufflé. Breakfast or limited edition banana might have been better than the…read morematcha. I rate the matcha 3.5, and mine was not as jiggly as the one my friend got (not really sure why). It was okay though, nothing special. Other food on the menu looks good though. Might be back but only if in the area. Store located in a mall with parking.

This is a pretty popular Japanese cafe with gift shops in the front and cozy dining space in the…read moreback. My friend wanted onigiri specifically so we came to visit. I also got takoyaki. The onigiri fell apart as soon as the first bite was made and extremely chewy because of soggy nori. Not a fan. The drinks were too sweet. I didn't care for my matcha. Takoyaki I wouldn't reorder. Next time I want to try their soufflé pancakes. They looked delicious. I had food envy off of other tables. Shameless I know. Parking plenty in the back and free. Or park upfront and be confused.

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!

The food here is absolutely amazing. Everything is so fresh and comes out extremely fast…read more The service is phenomenal. They never walk past you without saying anything. The restaurant itself has a cool vibe they play good music and set the tone for a good time. Damian was an absolutely amazing server, he was very friendly and gave great service. He knows the menu and can help with any questions. We ordered everything! Hahaha.

Came here a few years ago for my birthday. We did the all you can eat and it was pretty good!…read morePlenty of choices of meats and lots of other sides you can order which I enjoyed. The meat quality was decent - nothing to rave about but nothing bad either. I personally liked having the options of sushi and other sides on top of the meat. Service was good - everyone was very attentive. The inside is nice and moody with dim lighting.

Nice restaurant and warm service from Leo. I'm very impressed by the food quality and would like to…read moretry their all you can eat next time

What an awesome concept and staff. Kevin was attentive and helpful navigating the menu…read more Definitely worth checking out!

Disclaimer: This is a review for the Japanese restaurant stall inside of Lotte Supermarket. There…read moreis a food court area inside of Lotte where you can order from 3 different food stalls, this being one of them, sit down and eat. I've been eating here for a year and a half. Must order # 6 Saewoo Tuigim Udong (Shrimp tempura Udon) and #10 Hoi Dup (Chirashi). I looooveeee this place. While it's not a stand alone restaurant that is atmospheric by any means the food, flavor, large portions, service, and friendliness of the couple that own this food stall make eating here completely worth it. I'll add photos soon because I'm sure I will be eating here again soon. You'll see for yourself how much bang you get for your buck here.

Sushi night in my neck of the woods? Why not?!…read more I'm a huge fan of "hole in the wall" gems, and I think Akagi qualifies for that distinction. What do I mean? Well... It's a place that isn't too big, didn't have a crazy pop, but the food hits just right, every time. It's certainly a gem. Yesterday (Friday night), two friends (one celebrating a bday) and I wanted to get some sushi and keep it pushing. We went to Akagi right up the road and got ordering right away. The service? The staff was so kind and treated us like regulars. Jokes, refills, and the owner personally made us some matcha lattes, that really enhanced our night. The server had a great sense of humor and gave solid recommendations (I got the American dream, imma get it again, too!). Everything was highkey delicious. The ambiance is cool, but I wish more people came through. We didn't have a lot of people close by to sing with us, so I had to show the staff - and half of Rockville - my singing prowess (or lack their of) on the happy bday music. Not the Stevie, if you're wondering. For the bday dessert, we split the tempura cheesecake. It was serious work. Seriously. Not too sweet, but something about the crust being fried with the cheesecake filling just took it over the top. Maaan it was good. The sushi? The sushi?! Fairly priced, big portions, well styled, rocked my socks off with eel sauce. We shared as a table and really just had a ball. Between the service, humor, bday singing, delicious food, and extra attention to detail, this may be a "hole in the wall" fave for years to come. I suggest checking them out and diving head first into the sushi/dessert. Good times/good vibes. Oh and, Happy Bday, Kev!

Average sushi place. Took over the Green Bamboo and it's honestly more of the same…read more Food was fine in terms of flavor. The spicy tuna roll and orange chicken were tasty. However, the kani salad was soo small and unimpressive for $8. Incredibly small portions where half of it was cucumber and it was fairly dry. The avocado eel roll was also a JOKE. It was 95% avo and had barely a sliver of eel.

My favorite quick hibachi spot on this side of town. I think they won me over because of the…read moreoptional noodles you can add. A lot of quick hibachi spots don't allow that. I usually get chicken and shrimp but the other day I got chicken and beef and crushed it lolol! I love their fried rice but my daughter prefers the white rice. Either way it's good! I never actually go inside so I can't tell you what the place looks like. I just order it on ubereats and felt like they deserved a good rating because they never disappoint, they give hearty helpings of food, and it's delicious! Also, the yum yum sauce is a must. Turns your food up to another notch lol and I skipped the veggies because who needs that! Lol I see all the complaints below and just want to add that this is a quick hibachi not Benihana lmaoooo if you want real hibachi, take your ass to the overpriced ones. This is a quick meal for a good price. That is all!

Update: ordered hibachi meal with extra shrimp via delivery. Now, Kobe is using smaller shrimp the…read moresize of Quickway's. Not a consumer friendly move IMO. Yum yum still tastes very mayonnaisey. I forgot to take a pic. Didn't like the shrimp & didn't eat much of it.

The maiden steps of Kusshi were a bit wobbly but things are really starting to turn around with the…read morehelp of newly hired creative director Clint. The ramen and karaage are noticeably much better than what they were before. Deep savory ramen broth from hours of simmering. Juicy chicken karaage from a long overnight rest in marinade. The sushi rice significantly better than from when Kusshi first started. Service is fast and polite. The atmosphere is lively and casual.

I went to this place last night after receiving a generous gift card from the owner due to my…read morelatest experience at the Pike and Rose location. The rolls that I ordered were of good quality, and the sushi boat was fresh and incredible. Great portions too, and everyone in my party was satisfied with the food. Unfortunately I did find two fish scales in one of the sushi boat's nigiri, and that could have been rough since someone in my party has a lot of trouble chewing. I was offered a $10 discount, but the system wouldn't allow it to be stacked with another discount that someone else in my party originally had. I asked for the existing discount to be removed so that it could be used on another visit, but the server misunderstood me and ran that one instead of the discount we were offered that day for the mishap. By the time I figured out that there was a mistake, we didn't have time to correct it due to personal schedules. I've enjoyed most of my experiences with Kusshi over the years, but I do hope that they'll figure out a way to ensure that their sushi doesn't have inedible extras.