Visited for my birthday dinner with a reservation for 4 and was greeted by the hostess and seated…read moreright away. However, it took a while for our server to acknowledge us, even though she had passed our table several times. We decided on the AYCE menu, which allowed us to order up to 5 rounds, with premium items limited to one order. Our group only made it through 2 rounds. The food came out relatively fast, and the standouts were the chicken hibachi, popcorn shrimp, and premium sushi. The restaurant itself was pretty, trendy, and seemed like a cool place to visit, but the food was nothing too special, especially for the price. I would definitely come back and give it another try for a better experience.

If you want to take aesthetically pleasing instagram photos that makes it look like you're in an…read moreizakaya in Japan this is your place. But if you want actually good food RUN AWAY. We went and got the AYCE premium menu (which is ridiculous that you have to choose the premium for nigiri and sashimi but whatever), and upon seating they give you a paper menu to write down your order. We got their premium box which is like $25 or $26 off of their à la cart menu and while it's super pretty to look at it was disgusting. The Wagyu was thick, slimy, and chewy and made me want to throw up. The toro had wayyyyy too much wasabi in it and felt like torture to eat. The other two pieces were ok but if I paid à la for it I'd be PISSED. The rolls and nigiri and sashimi were a mixed bag, some were okay, some were slimy, and some were just dry. The cooked food was decent but not very flavorful, my siblings favorite dish of the night was the cooked bulgogi which I found to be chewy and you guessed it, flavorless. Service left much to be desired, there's an hour 30 minute time limit on AYCE and you get four rounds total. They take your paper in the back to put in your order and don't bring it back out until all of your order has come out(which fair), but it takes about 30ish minutes per round and having to flag someone down to take your paper back is a pain. I think if they had tablets or maybe a call button that would be better? Unsure. Regardless the food quality needs a major upgrade to make it worth the price.

The first toro I've ever had and it spoiled me for sushi forever. Their sushi is all so fresh. It…read moremelts in your mouth. Even their miso soup has big chunks of tofu in it so you can tell they actually make their soup instead of using the store packet. Service can be a little slow but it is a busy restaurant

Great solid spot for high quality sushi! I've been here multiple times and always had a great…read moreexperience from the service to the food! We got tempura udon, shrimp/veg tempura appetizer, rainbow roll, fatty salmon nigiri and unagi (eel) nigiri. Everything tasted great and high quality! I also heard that they import their fish from Japan directly so you're definitely getting quality seafood.

A great dinner experience. The sushi is terrific. I especially liked the otoro nigiri and the…read moregarlic butter miso scallop. Yet even better was the service. Nicole was fabulous! A superstar who explained the menu to me and was polite, friendly, and quick throughout the meal, she is also stunningly beautiful. I highly recommend Yume Sushi.

We walked in without a reservation. She said we could have a regular table (not high top or bar)…read morebut would need to leave by a certain time. We agreed. We started with the emerald Wave cocktail. Sashimi was a good mix and everything was fresh. Salmon roll was delicious. My friend's lobster roll was something I wouldn't order but loved it.

I had my order delivered, and everything arrived quickly and fresh. I ordered sushi, edamame, and…read morespring rolls, and all three were delicious. The sushi was especially impressive, it tasted very fresh, and the rice was perfectly soft and well-prepared. The edamame and spring rolls were also great and made for a well-rounded meal. Overall, the food was fresh, flavorful, and prepared quickly. I'd definitely order from here again!

TL;DR Akeno is a local favorite serving up great sushi and Asian cuisines. Some of the best sushi…read moreand ramen I've had for the price point. Akeno is a local Asian favorite that we frequent when we are on the hunt for some good sushi and ramen. We have been here quite a few times and also have had a great experience with the food and the service. One of the best dishes to me is the Miso Ramen. If you love miso soup you will love this with the pork and corn, so good! My wife usually always goes for the seaweed or cucumber salad. I'm sure it's good based on her frequency ordering but that's not my thing so I can't rate it. The sushi is also well done. Would I say it's the best I've had in the area no but when combined with other dishes and the overall price point, presentation, and amount of food it's worth it for sure. As you can see in the photos the inside is really nice and well done with lighting. It's more of a narrow shotgun style and when busy you will be making friends with strangers but the vibes are always good. Certainly give it a try it may become one of your favorite spots.

The food was generally okay, though the sashimi wasn't properly defrosted. Service was acceptable.read more

Came here with a friend as a small get together and the sushi was great! I've ordered in-house…read morebefore and their rolls are the best in comparison to the sashimi/nigiri. Service is pretty quick and not super crowded if you go during the weekday or the weekend. The most recent time that I did order from here was on Christmas Day, which was convenient as we typically do order in. For this time we did have their shrimp tempura roll and infinity roll both of which were fantastic!

A good option for sushi in this area. They offer to go options already made or you can order there…read moreto eat in their food court or for to go. Staff has always been friendly and prices are okay. The sushi has tasted fresh each time and I would recommend if you need a fast fix. They offer online ordering as well. I give 4 stars because their menu isn't that large and there are other sushi places in this area that do taste better.

The sushi was just ok, the prices are good for what you get. I would not go out of my way to get…read morethis sushi though.

Hey yall, I went on…read morea FIRST DATE here lastnight at 9:10pm! He picked the place, how nice! He drove us here. It was the right place after all. We had such a good night and the food was ALL EATIN UP, drinks GOne! We sat at the bar and it was a VIBEEEEEE! Place closed at 10pm but they let us sit and chat till about 11pm! We ordered 5 ROLLS! Salmon, lobster, shrimp, all seafood, all good, on point bomb!! We also got SHOTS of CASA AZUL.. awww my baby! I got a lot of footage too! Go here!

Love a good Japanese BBQ, and Gyu Shige never disappoints! I've been here a couple of times now,…read moreand each visit has been consistently great, from the quality of the food to the friendly service. Our table ordered a variety of meats, and our favorites were the Prime Short Ribs, Beef Tongue, and Rib Fingers. Everything was fresh and well-marinated. We also shared the Garlic Beef Fried Rice and the Corn Cheese. The fried rice was flavorful, well-seasoned, and a generous portion that's perfect for sharing. The only letdown was the Corn Cheese. It was much heavier on the cheese than the corn, lacked flavor, and ended up being pretty underwhelming. The restaurant itself is spacious, with plenty of indoor, outdoor, and bar seating.

I just tried this place for the first time and I'm so glad that I did! It's sort of a hole in the…read morewall place but it was super packed and they stayed open past 2pm because it was a holiday. I love that they still serve salad and miso soup with your order. I got the combo roll lunch special and it was definite worth it in my opinion. We did get the wrong order for one of the rolls (originally wanted the spicy scallop) but they made it for us after we let them know. The spicy scallop is to die for. Definitely coming back for that

High quality sushi falls into two tiers: there's the Morimoto/Nobu omakase experiences and then…read morethere's the high quality neighborhood joints with regulars and Takumi and perhaps Yume Sushi falls into the latter in the Falls Church area. If I were to compare them with clothing brands, the top tier restaurants would be akin to Hermès: impeccable, yes, but you're refinancing your apartment just to sit at the counter. Takumi is Ted Baker: genuinely refined, quietly stylish, and doesn't require a second mortgage to appreciate. The fish is flown in fresh daily. There is no cream cheese within a 50-foot radius of this kitchen. No yum yum sauce. No roll named after a questionable life decision. Just pristine fish doing pristine fish things. The menu is tight -- bento boxes, focused apps, nothing that needs a paragraph of explanation. The fried oysters and squid tentacles are mandatory. Non-negotiable. Do not test me on this. Then the subtle flex begins: yuzu, truffle, shiso placed with quiet confidence, mango puree that sounds wrong and tastes right, an Old Bay finish that would make Maryland weep with pride, and a Kalamata olive that has absolutely zero business being this good on a sushi menu -- and yet. This is a kitchen that knows exactly what it's doing and doesn't need your validation. For top tier sushi in Falls Church, go with Takumi if you skew towards traditional, go to Yume if you prefer modern more creative options.

Yummy cocktails. Can't taste the alcohol at all - don't know if that's cuz there isn't enough or if…read moreit's masked well enough... Anyways - Food is very yummy. Came here with a large group of friends and we ate very well!! All the dishes were yummy, so can't complain. Army stew, kimchi pancake, corn cheese, etc. Many shareables and perfect for big groups to split. Also they have somaek towers which is pretty cool and niche! Service was great too. They were playing country music but we asked for it to be changed and they were very accommodating! BTW at night, the lighting in the restaurant is a bit dark and food looks very contrasted dark. Idk if this matters to anyone but makes reds look extremely pigmented in the light.

Pochas are the one place where ambiance matters more than food. We went for drinks late evening on…read morea saturday and walked into... country music. There only seemed to be one or two waiters in the whole restaurant and we were checked up on maybe once after receiving our food, even though it was shockingly empty. The food itself was good, rosè tteokbokki was spicy and texture was perfect. Kimchi pancake was also crispy and had a good ratio of batter to kimchi, but it was pretty bland and definitely needed the sauce. Kkanpungi was decent as well as the buddaejiggae and prices were fair. Drink pictures may be misleading so make sure to look at the description! Anyways the whole experience felt like we were just eating in the dark with quiet background music. Don't expect anything for birthdays either. Anyways would go back for the food but extremely lacking ambiance wise.

This is a solid, family-friendly place to get Korean dishes!…read more I went here with family members to have lunch - we usually get the bulgogi bento box, which includes sides like picked vegetables and sweet mashed potatoes, a California roll, sticky rice, and a generous portion of the bulgogi beef. At $16, the value of this is wild and will keep me coming back! However, I tried the chicken teriyaki this time and while it was pretty good, it seemed like the sauce was on the thinner side. This caused some bites of chicken to be flavorless that weren't soaked in the teriyaki sauce. Regardless, I still enjoyed it overall! Service was really quick and the servers are very efficient! I also like how they give each guest a bottled water :)

I really wanted to like Yechon, especially because it's one of the well-known Korean restaurants in…read morethe area, but unfortunately, I can't. I found the food overpriced, overly salty, and served in smaller portions, with some key ingredients missing. For the price, I expected much better quality. There are so many Korean restaurants nearby that offer better quality, more authentic flavors, and better value. If you are looking for a good Korean food experience, this wouldn't be my recommendation.