I stopped in on a Thursday evening around 4 pm and the place was pretty empty with only one family…read moreat a table. The restaurant was clean and the waitress was pleasant. My cook name was Raz and he was pretty good. He was quick,very polite accommodating and professional. I was surprised they didn't make us wait for a whole table to fill up like most hibachi's do. The food was really good and the drinks were ok. Only issue was the drinks took a long time to be prepared which I didn't understand because there were only a handful of full of people there and they were wrapping it up when I arrived. This was overall a great dining experience and I'm sure I'll return for another experience.

While visiting Alexandria, we decided to grab dinner at a Japanese steakhouse. After a quick Google…read moresearch, we landed on Sake Japanese Steakhouse. Now I'll be honest--when we first pulled up, it looked a little sketch. But the reviews were solid (4+ stars), so we said why not--and went for it. I had a party of 11, and we were seated within minutes, which was a huge plus! The place wasn't too crowded, a bit on the smaller side, and didn't have all the usual flair and flames you might expect from a Japanese steakhouse--but hey, we were already in, so let's go! The staff was friendly overall. Our waiter Genard really tried to keep up with our large group. He missed a few things here and there, but nothing major--overall, he did a decent job. Let's get into the food... The salad came out nice and cold, but that ginger dressing? Whew... not for me. It tasted really heavy on the mayo and overpowered the ginger flavor. I sent it back and got the ginger dipping sauce instead--and that actually worked much better! The soup was hot and fresh like it should be. It had mushrooms (not my thing), so I just pushed those to the side. Now the main event--the food was GOOD! I actually loved that they added vegetables like peas and carrots into the rice--nice little touch you don't always see. The shrimp was tender, the chicken was delicious, and I really appreciated how finely chopped it was instead of big chunks--it made it more tender and soaked up that teriyaki flavor perfectly. The vegetables were cooked just how I like them--crisp broccoli, carrots, onions... flavorful and not overcooked at all. And let's not forget the plum wine--nice, cold, sweet, and exactly what I needed after a long day running around with kids for spring break. It definitely hit the spot! And the BEST part? The pricing! Very reasonable--especially compared to Japanese Hibachi in other cities! $30 for a combo is ALWAYS a win! Overall, we had a really good time. Most of the group enjoyed their food--maybe one or two minor complaints, but nothing major. I'd give it a solid 4 out of 5. If you're in Alexandria, it's worth checking out!

As is true for many buffets, the food is mixed, but, overall, a solid buffet with some highlights…read more One disappointment: I'm a sushi fan, and I found the sushi here not interesting. I was here for lunch around noon and the sushi looked ok, but not particularly fresh. (I'm not saying it wasn't fresh, just that it looked like it had been sitting around). It tasted fine. There is a broccoli with chicken and broccoli with beef stir fry. The broccoli in each were outstanding. Fresh, crisp and delicious. Two baked fish entrees (salmon and a white fish) - both were very good. Nothing fancy - just tasty fish. There's a fried fish (tilapia or some type of white fish) that was very good. The breading was tasty and not too thick. There's a cocktail sauce on the salad bar that is good and goes well with this dish. The hot and sour soup was tasty. Broth was a little thick, likely from corn starch. Less corn starch and the soup would be great (although some people like a thick broth). I didn't do the hibachi. There's also a chocolate fountain that I didn't use. There's a nice variety of fresh fruit. And I was impressed by the juiciness of the oranges and the melon. Extensive salad bar and good selection of items for dessert. Overall, a good buffet at a good price point for lunch and, I think, also for dinner. The servers were friendly and worked to remove plates and to keep drinks from going empty. The place is large and comfortable.

Warning: they charge extra 15% for parties of 7+ *THEN* hound you for more tip after, & drinks are…read moreextra. We had 10 ppl for dinner, no drinks. We handed extra $10 cash (on top of the auto gratuity), she pointed to her 2 coworkers who didn't even serve us directly and said "no $5 each". Mind you, it's a BUFFET -- so they just cleaned the table and got us water (never even refilled)!!! Shocked, I still gave the extra tips... we were also split to 2 tables. Food was ok but def not worth the $$ we spent. My ? is, are do you not pay your workers or are you keeping my auto-gratuity???

This is my go-to takeout sushi spot--the price and quality are truly unbeatable! I usually order…read morethe spicy tuna roll, and when I get it through Uber Eats, they often have a buy-one-get-one-free deal on dumplings, which are always delicious. They also offer a great lunch special (though I haven't tried it yet), which just goes to show how affordable the menu is overall. The fish is consistently fresh, and after trying many different sushi takeout places in DC, this one is the clear winner for me.

I ordered on Ubereats the Chicken and shrimp hibachi combo plate. The salad with ginger sauce was…read moregood. The miso soup was very bad and tasted as though it had been watered down. The chicken, shrimp, vegetables and rice were delicious! I'll definitely order this again. It comes with yum yum sauce and their ginger sauce which both are great.

SUSHI WAS SO GOOD! I was so full after and even had leftovers to bring home. We tried the Maryland…read moreroll. 10/10 omg best thing ever. We also got rock and roll, and volcano roll, and I forgot the last one but it's all so worth it.

For starters, I placed my order online, with a pick up time of 11:25 am. I arrive at 11:26, the…read morestaff member stated it'd be 5 more minutes. Five minutes turned into 15 minutes. I get my food, no apology or explanation. I get back to work, open my container, and see a sloppy, rushed Shrimp Tempura Roll that's cold. There's a lot more I could say, but I'll keep it respectful.

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.

Went to visit Sake last night for dinner with my parents and brought my friend and cousin along…read more Sushi wasn't bad at all and I had a decent time. We ordered a party boat that was about $81 which is more than reasonable. Finished almost all of it. I also had my 2 piece roe selection since that's my personal favorite. Service was nice. We had a waiter in training so it took just a bit longer but he did a good job. Ordered a Yueling and drank my draft in a cold glass. The fried oysters and seaweed salad were just ok but I liked their tempura. It's a very casual restaurant with a huge bar, some tables and habachi.

Unassuming spot with bench like tables with enough space for small groups to easily enjoy. I came…read morein during the latter part of the lunch rush with 2 patrons wisely enjoying their meals. It took a few minutes for someone to come to the register but I wasn't in a rush so I waited quietly. The kitchen looked very clean and well organized. The floors were clean (no sticky shoes noises here) and that's always a good sign in my book. I was told it would be about 10 minutes. I ordered the chicken hibachi and 2 vegetable spring rolls. I didn't check out the restrooms but they are available for customers. I don't blame the establishment but I wrongly assumed the fried rice would be Japanese style. When I got back to work and saw the rice...I understood why he asked if I wanted yum yum sauce. It was definitely catered to DMV carry out standards. The spring rolls were a tad greasy for my liking.

Off the break this place is small. A nice size family or friends group of about 15 people would…read morefill this restaurant. The male cashier wasn't very helpful and didn't speak much English. The lady cashier took over and things went much smoother. We ordered, paid, and waited. While we waited we asked questions about the food on the hot bar and the lady that was tending to that didn't understand a single word of English and I struggle translating Spanish words in the correct order to make a sentence. LoL! I know the words but can't put them in the right order so there was a language barrier happening here. LoL! Some of the food on the hot bar looked like it had been sitting for quite some time under the lamp and it looked very dried out. I ordered the beef teriyaki, my husband ordered the chicken / beef / shrimp teriyaki, and our daughter had the chicken teriyaki. We ordered extra Yum Yum sauce to go with it. I didn't taste everyone else's this time because I was hyper focused on mine. The Beef Teriyaki was bland. There was no flavor until I dipped the beef in the Yum Yum Sauce. I asked for steam white rice and I received fried rice. Long review short, I didn't eat this because I'm going to have to add some seasonings from home to hype it up for it to be good. My husband on the other hand enjoyed his dish because of the shrimp. Our daughter ate a big portion of hers. She didn't say whether or not she liked it. 2.5 Stars.

Johnathan took great care of me at the bar! I can in for a simple solo lunch date anger very…read moresatisfied. The service was on point and the surprise drink he made was amazing! 10/10

I've been going to Benihana Bethesda for a while, but today's experience was different in the best…read moreway. Johnathan was the bartender and his customer service was excellent. He was attentive, proactive, and made sure I never had to ask for anything. Great energy and hospitality throughout the visit. I'm already looking forward to coming back and even hoping to catch one of his shifts again to experience happy hour. Great job, Johnathan!