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.

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.

I used to be a bouncer for one of Chef Darren Norris's spots!! He's a famous chef known for his…read morefine dining Izakaya style cuisine. Now he has a high quality Japanese comfort food spot...I pulled up!! . Where I am: @shibuyaeatery . Location Reviewed: 4461 Willard Ave., Chevy Chase M.D. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Drinks ($3 each Strawberry Watermelon, Ginger Pear, & BlackBerry Lemonade). All of these are FRESH, super tasty, & refreshing!! STAMP!! Their Oyakodon Chicken Donburi ($19 a rice bowl with grilled chicken, soy simmered mushrooms, edamame, bean sprouts, soft egg, scallion oil, crispy leeks, & garlic chives). Bursting with flavor, hearty, tasty, & fulfilling!! STAMP!! Their Mazemen ($19 a brothless ramen with a crunchy chicken Katsu with a curry sauce, broccoli, kimchi, pickled ginger, & a crunchy rice cake). Again, without the broth, super flavorful, with crunchy sweet'ish curry chicken Katsu!! LIKE THAT! Their Pork Mazeman ($19 brothless ramen noodles with ground pork, scallions, edamame, pickled ginger, soft egg, & grilled corn). A nice meaty pork, warm noodles, & tasty corn on this one!! STAMP!! Their Spicy Tuna Rice Cake ($8 a rice cake with spiced up cooked tuna on the inside). This caught me off guard!! Spicy, meaty, & well seasoned!! STAMP!! Their Sapporo Ramen ($19 with miso pork broth, miso pork, miso corn, soy simmered mushrooms, & bamboo, black garlic oil, a soft egg, scallions, & nori). THIS!! A nice & spicy broth, tender pork, meaty mushrooms, & garlicky!! STAMP!! Their Matcha Panna Cotta with Black & White Sesame Sauce ($7 a creamy gelatin infused with Japanese matcha green tea powder). Creamy, sweet, & outright tasty!! . Customer Service: On Point!! . Parking: Rough. There is a garage in walking distance though. . Recommendations: Get that Miso Ramen, try the broth less ramen!! 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

Mix of good and bad. Bad news first- Backlot parking is…read morelimited, though ymmv with street (free 2 hour) spots. The broths (we tried the Tokyo, Kyoto and Miso Vegan) just weren't seasoned enough. I'm not sure if it was an off day or close to end of day they were rich but not flavorful. My benchmark vegan broth is Ren's super flavorful ginger/onion/cabbage driven veggie broth perhaps they need a study trip there. The meats (pork skewer, chicken breast and charsu) were tasty but a bit dry despite any sousvide treatment. (Chicken katsu was an exception- that was moist and flavorful). The good- the curly noodles were spot-on, perfect cook and good chew. The toppings were amazing- just an incredible variety and depth to choose from (you can pick 5) and each uniquely cooked and seasoned. In addition to those 5, there's a second grouping of "crunchies" to choose from and add. The miso brushed grilled vegetables were generous and flavorful. The portions are a good size especially with all the toppings (you won't go hungry!), and the service friendly and attentive. The kiosk and Chipotle style format is great- you can pick pre configured or customized donburi (rice) and ramen bowls. Will definitely go again, to try more stuff and also test broth consistency.

Came back here after several years and Sushiko holds up over the years. The happy hour specials…read morefrom 5-7 PM were fantastic. They have managed to give a fine dining twist on karage that is so good. Also love the hamachi crudo and salmon ceviche-really fresh and paired nicely with the lychee martini. Great sake options also. We really enjoyed all of the sakes we tried. Finished with a bento box and loved all of the super fresh sashimi, sushi and rolls. I'm sure the staff was shocked we ate so much but we haven't had sushi this good or fresh in awhile. Service was really fantastic. The servers were super friendly and always on top of our table refilling with water and making sure we were happy. The ambiance is very classy but comfortable. The dining room is very pleasing to the eye and cozy. The bar is a full bar and can probably prepare any drink that you want.

Representing a runner-up to out of town pick for a local DMV place representing 2019, S is for…read moreSushiko. I visited twice in February 2019 & December 2019. Both times were after a movie at AMC Mazza Gallerie on the DC side of Western Ave NW, and both times were with the same woman. Feb. 2019, she was friend & became a girlfriend in June 2019. Experience was pretty good the first time, and I was game to go again when my girlfriend suggested it in December 2019. I was underwhelmed on the 2nd visit. I felt like it was overpriced compared to other places, and sushi was subpar in my opinion. I've had other sushi that I enjoyed more at a lower price. The place is fancy with the table settings & atmosphere, but it's just not worth the price. My g/f of the time agreed with me, that she was underwhelmed too, and she would've be vocal to tell me if she thought I was wrong, but we were on the same page on this one.

What a delicious makunouchi bento and shrimp dumplings I had! I met up with a friend for lunch and…read moreit wasn't too crowded there. Free validated parking also available if parked in the garage. The service was quick and fuss-free. Every items I got to taste was absolutely delicious. I just wish the rice portion wasn't so huge or had an option for me to swap it with salad. Wouldn't mind revisiting again in the future.

Stopped in after attending another dc event and loved Raku so much! Even at about 8pm on a weekday…read morethe place is packed and glad I had a reservation before hand. I had the harasu and red dragon roll and first I want to say that another yelper ordered the same thing and it came out looking the same way. It's those details and consistency that show they pay attention. Our server was great and kept the water coming. Sushi restaraunts can always be a hit or miss too for vegetarians but I can say my wife and daughter was pleased with the selection here. I look forward to coming back and visiting when im in this part of town.

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.

I love the Tan Tan Men here -- it's so creamy, rich, and full of flavor. If you like spicy food,…read moretry the Gekikara Miso Men at the highest spice level, but be careful because it is really spicy! The restaurant uses a self-pay machine at the entrance. You order and pay first, then take your number and choose a seat yourself. It's simple and convenient. The owner, Pason, is incredibly kind and welcoming. He's Japanese, and his wife makes the noodles in-house, which makes the ramen even better. The noodles have a great texture and taste amazing. To finish, I had the crème brûlée and a matcha oat milk drink -- both were so rich and delicious. I will definitely be back again!

Ordering is simple. In the front there are 2 touchscreen iPad-like devices you can place your order…read moreon and pay up front. If there issues a staff member will assist. If eating in grab a number and enter it in with your order. Dining room has plenty of tables for eating. Water and cups are at the bar area for self serve. Food cans out quickly. My companion liked his vegan tan tan ramen. I got the classic menri dashi shoyu ramen. Hard to say what the star ingredient was, both the broth and noodles were excellent. The noodles were hand made and had a great texture and chew. The broth was rich with a depth of dashi chicken and kombu. Taste was clean. Tender thinly sliced chashu, seaweed and greens rounded out the bowl.

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!

We had a great time! The ambiance is super cool and the variety of dishes is great. We tried…read moreseveral different things and everything was good. Our server Can was super kind and did a great job. Would definitely dine here again!

The food was absolutely delicious. And Joey was amazing!! Attentive and allowed us space to chat…read more Very friendly. Definitely ask for her.

The food was DELICIOUS!! Everything was so deeply flavorful. This is my third time coming and I had…read moreto review. I haven't been disappointed yet. The people here are so sweet. Disclaimer Before Dining: This is a small family owned restaurant. They don't have many people working here. The same lady taking orders is also cooking the food. Be respectful and mindful when you come in. If you're in a rush, this place is not for you.

Mita Cafe feels like a home away from home I tried the…read moreJapanese curry w/ chicken, Gyūdon (Japanese style beef + rice bowl with pickled veggies (my fav part)), the watermelon juice and the Ethiopian tea. Everything was delicious, and even though I came a few minutes before closing the owners let me stay and eat (they were so sweet). I also learned that they met while they were both working at the Japanese Embassy in Ethiopia. There's also a cute store full of Ethiopian + Japanese goodies like Habesha cookies, Pocky, and ramen. This seems like a cute space to get work done, too. I can't wait to come back. Also got some complimentary sushi! If you'd like to c my full review, I have a video on @earthmamass on Insta

No idea why this restaurant doesn't have 5 stars. Show me another sushi place that delivers for…read moreeveryone in your family. Recommendations: tonkatsu is delicious; maki rolls are fresh with tons of filling--Mexican roll, sunset roll, and spicy crunchy tofu are our favorites. We've had most of the menu and never had a bad experience. Most friendly team ever! (Note that we are takeout family, not dine-in)

Terrible experience. We did not go out for sushi to be berated and embarrassed by the servers…read more This was our family's first time dining at Yosaku. We have been looking for a sushi restaurant in our neighborhood and was hoping Yosaku could be a frequent family dining destination. Instead we were publicly called out by our servers for not finishing our food. Apparently it was happy hour where certain nigiri sushi items are $2 per piece. There is only one sushi menu - the kind you fill out with a pencil. One side is nigiri and the other side are rolls. Yosaku does not have a comprehensive menu of all their sushi offerings. For example, we asked for uni (sea urchin) and ikura (salmon roe) that was not listed on the menu. Our server Thung had to look up the price of the items on a computer. We ordered multiple rolls and a la carte items. Less than half our order was "happy hour items". After our first round, the hostess came over and tried to give our check to us even though we had not asked for the check. We told the hostess we wanted to order more food. The hostess made a weird face and said loudly "You can't order happy hour anymore". We were confused as there was still 30 minutes to happy hour. The hostess then brought over Thung who very loudly in a crowded restaurant accused our family of trying to take advantage of the restaurant's happy hour. Thung kept saying that happy hour items were for dine in only not take out. We explained that we are clearly dining in and had been dining in the restaurant for more than 1 hour. If we were ordering take out, we would not have parked our car, sat in the restaurant, and be expected to tip for service on the entire order. Thung said Yosaku's happy hour was like an All You Can Eat sushi restaurant where diners have to finish all their food before ordering more and diners are charged for the food they don't finish. Thung accused our family of trying to cheat the restaurant. Everyone in the restaurant started looking at our family. We responded that Yosaku is clearly not an All You Can Eat sushi restaurant. We said there is only one menu and nowhere on the menu does it say all food ordered has to be finished at the restaurant. We pointed out that we ordered more items a la carte than happy hour items - such as uni for $7.95 per piece and ikura for $5.95 per piece and specialty rolls for $10+ per roll. Our total bill would come out to more than $50 per person. Thung then stated how you people are always trying to cheat the restaurant during happy hour by ordering too much sushi and taking their leftovers home. We replied "you are making our family uncomfortable - we are trying to order 2 more pieces of sushi and dessert." Thung said "You can order but it will be a to go order and we will charge you the to go price. No happy hour." We were motified as everyone was now looking at our table. We asked for the check and told them it was unnecessary to embarass us for requesting 2 more pieces of sushi and dessert. The price difference was only $5. So for $5 total, the restaurant felt the need to berate and shame our family and disincentive us from ever returning. Note on food: We ordered tobiko (flying fish roe) which is a traditionally a orange color and is orange in the picture on the restaurant's website. Instead, our flying fish roe was black. We have never seen flying fish roe that color.