Found this spot randomly after a networking event when craving some sushi. In a somewhat secluded area but easy enough to find, and it was pretty empty when we went. Sat at the bar/counter and had prompt service, and was able to watch them prep our sushi. We ordered the miso soup, and 3 rolls between two of us and they were surprisingly good. Restaurant was clean and cute! read more

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This place was so good! I had the veggie roll and added cream cheese (sorry) and eel sauce which I would definitely recommend. I also tried the tamago nigiri which was even better than I thought it would be. We also got free miso soup. The staff was nice and accommodating to dietary needs. The restaurant itself was comfortable and we easily got a seat! read more

Sushi Garden - Veggie Roll (Avocado, Cucumber, Carrot) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Know that they changed up their location as the crystal city underground tenants get reshuffled. They're now at 1235 Clark St next to the Movement gym. Lots of seating now and same friendly staff - a huge plus. This is definitely a great way to support a small business in the area if you enjoy sushi. People also roll in to pick up takeout like they used to when they were next to the Metro. Prices have had a hike.. understandable as they now have a much fancier place. read more

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Many of the underground restaurants in Crystal City have shut down, but I'm glad this one was able to relocate just a bit further away, it's been a mainstay for many years. The reasonably priced sushi rolls are a nice lunch option. I tried their bibimbap (pictured) for dinner, and it was excellent for the price. Enjoyed the miso soup that came with it also. read more

Sushi Garden - Bibimbap - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Tucked away gem. Stopped in spontaneously on a weekday evening and was greeted warmly (by one of the sushi chefs). He informed us that it was self-service and we could order with the cashier whenever we were ready. The menu contained all of the essentials (classic sushi/sashimi, specialty rolls, rice bowls, etc.). I opted for maki sushi (yellowtail and salmon) and thought the fish tasted relatively fresh and was good value for the price. The complimentary cup of miso soup was appreciated; reviews indicate that it comes with a $10 order. The chefs worked efficiently and with care. I got thirsty and saw that there were plenty of clean water glasses to choose from, but no water. However, the chef kindly ushered over a glass of water when he noticed my confusion. Would come back to try other options, and love that this appears to be a small/family-owned business! read more

Food is always good, although wait can be expected since they prepare as you order. The quantity is good.

I had never been to this place, but I was hungry and it has mostly positive reviews. I came here for lunch. I'm a fan of the location and ambience. There's lots of natural light inside, it felt clean, and there's a good amount of seating if you want to dine in (although I imagine they do a lot of take out because there's so many office buildings around). Except for ordering, most things are self-serve: picking up your food when it's ready, getting silverware, sauces, etc. And everything is disposable and mostly plastic, which I did not like, certainly not for the price point. Before I delve into the food, I'll say that customer service was pretty mediocre. I wasn't greeted with a smile, I asked a few questions about the menu and while the person taking my order gave me answered, they seemed pretty disinterested and at times even had to ask probing questions to get more info. There were only two other people in the restaurant at the time, but I was made to feel like I was taking up too much time. Anyway, while I was eating, however, another employee (maybe the manager) asked me if I was doing okay, so that was nice. Now onto the food. I ordered a Teriyaki Chicken Bento and Tuna Avocado Roll. The roll was fine. The fish and avocado tasted fresh, but the rice was as cold and firm. It was likely made earlier in the day a refrigerated, which alters flavor and texture, but this was acceptable. As for the Bento, first the Teriyaki Chicken was terrible. The chicken and the sauce were under seasoned. It feels like they boiled a chicken breast, cubed it, and ladled on some watery teriyaki sauce. The miso soup was also watery, which was disappointing. The sides were honestly the best part: the pickled/ cooked green bean had nice flavor and were still crunchy, the marinated tofu was mild, but still had flavor, and the edamame was steamed well and lightly seasoned with salt. The California Roll was pretty good, it tasted fresher than the Tuna Avocado Roll. It comes with 4 pcs. The tempura shrimp (you get 2), felt previously frozen, like the ones you get in the frozen section of a grocery store. They were fine. What disappoints me most is that these price points are comparable to a full service restaurant. My entire meal was over $30. Between the poor customer service and mediocre food quality, I won't return and cannot recommend this place. read more

Sushi Garden - Teriyaki Chicken Bento & Tuna Avocado Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Did not order food, asked to use the bathroom was refused. Don't plan on ever eating here's

Went here for lunch yesterday and absolutely LOVED it! Had the "Shrimp Special Roll" made to order and couldn't have been happier. I have this thing about having all rolls ordered made directly and they didn't mind at all. They offered to have me purchase a pre-made roll from the "chiller", and happily obliged when I declined. They were kind, respectful, and considerate...which made the food taste even better. Everything was fresh and tasty, so be sure to support this AMAZING establishment! read more

Sushi is very expensive, but the restaurant is clean and quick for a quick lunch between meetings.

I just ordered a specialty roll from them and it took upwards of 40 mins to get my food. There was no one in the establishment when I arrived. Several people came and went after me and they didn't apologize for their delay, and insult to injury, they gave me a dirty look as I left. In this economy they should be grateful for loyal customers, which I was one up until now, and not take anyone's money and time for granted. Unacceptable, I will never patronize them again. read more

I love this spot! Definitely a hidden gem with some of the BEST sushi for unbelievable prices. The gentlemen that work here are extremely nice, I receive the same great service every visit. I have personally seen that lunch hours and evening rush hours are their business picks up and stop by when you can. read more

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We had an amazing dinner here. Great food and great service! Cant wait to dine here again when back in the area A++++!

Love love love my neighborhood sushi joint. The food is always very fresh and dependable and the owner is also super friendly. Highly recommend picking up some takeout and sitting in the water park across the street. read more

This has been our number 1 restaurant, and certainly sushi choice, for the last 8 years. As business space closes in the Crystal City underground, they successfully transferred to a new space closer to Art 1 and 12th street. Same great quality in a brighter, comfortable space. Absolutely recommend. Still easy to reach by car, metro, VRE, or bus. read more

This is pretty much the place that I usually go to after work or during lunch breaks at work when I come in to the company. I've had a lot of their sushi, chirashi, and bibimbop, all at different intervals of time. Their fish is really fresh and prepared well, and with their chirashi, there's more fish compared to rice. Also, the miso soup comes free with every order. The bibimbop is really tasty, and the presentation is well. However, compared to high-end restaurants, the fish taste between different fishes isn't quite distinguishable, but this restaurant gives really great value for the price. Overall, 7.1/10 for the food, rounded up for the service. read more

I absolutely love this quaint little spot. They're so sweet and the sushi is delicious. I stop here before work any chance I get. They usually have sushi to go if you don't have time to sit or they'll make your order swiftly. It only sits 3 people! 10/10 recommend coming here for a quiet lunch or food to go! read more

Sushi Garden - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Love this hole in the wall, and the people there are so very nice, and accommodating. But even better is the quality of the sushi. I would often expect to pay more, especially in this area, for the quality that I received. read more

Sushi Garden - Salmon Special - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Good sushi, and good miso soup, fast and ready to grab. I was in there and on my way back to my office in less than 2 minutes.

Sushi Garden is hidden away in the middle of an obscure mall. My friend and I had some difficulty finding it, but we were glad we found it. The staff is exceedingly nice, and the service is fast! But what really earns them a 5 star review is the value. You get A TON of sushi (ok well, not exactly 1 ton, but quite a bit)! My friend and I were overwhelmed by how much raw fish was in our orders. Rarely do I go to a sushi restaurant and have left over fish. read more

Sushi Garden - a plate of sushi and a bowl of rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Updated from 4 now to 5 because the sushi has gotten better each time. Can't fault it. Excellent quality and price. read more

Sushi Garden - Chirashi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Super fast and fresh. Got the chirashi bowl to go and got stuffed! Some of the offerings weren't the absolute top notch cut of fish but it scratched the sushi itch very nicely. Nice touch to offer complimentary miso soup, which is tasty. Would eat here again if I was in the area. read more

Picked up Tuna Lover combo. Had a little difficulty finding the place but that's because I'm not familiar with the Crystal Shops set up. I called and he was very friendly in giving me directions. Food was ready on time and came with free miso soup. The ONLY thing is that, it supposed to come with spicy tuna roll but the rolls were just regular tuna roll. Otherwise, the fish is fresh and sushi rice had a very good consistency. I will come back for sure. read more

Sushi Garden - Tuna Lover (I ate a piece already!) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Decided to check this place out with a friend since it was walking distance from our location. I didn't have too high of expectations but it was surprisingly pretty good. Staff were friendly and attended to us fairly quickly. I ordered a chirashi bowl to get a bite of everything, and they added on miso soup to my to-go order. Majority of the pieces tasted fresh and had nice texture, but the shrimp, tako, and tamagoyaki were not that fresh. This bowl is a fairly good size and I felt full afterwards. Will be coming again to try something different on their menu! read more

Sushi Garden - Chirashi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Tasty sushi you can grab n go for a really reasonable price. I got some of their rolls and they cost no more than $16. Will be returning when I'm in the area craving sushi. read more

Super impressed from the quality for such a small shop! I had a flight to catch at DCA and was early so I decided to get some food before I got there. I got off the metro one stop early at Crystal City. This mall was connected to the station so I just wandered around. Everything was closed except this so I decided to give it a shot. It really doesn't look like much. Just a small hole in the wall. It's storefront is basically just a bar. I grabbed a salmon special from the case for $12. After I paid he offered me some miso soup (bonus!). Everything was so fresh and tasty. The salmon roll was actually a special roll packed with fish! I thought it just had salmon on top but also had fish, avocado, and cucumber in the center. The salmon was just on top it was wrapped almost all the way around. They don't cut corners here. It was sooooo good!! read more

Sushi Garden - Salmon special half eaten - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I used to walk by this place every day when I was working in a place that was connected via the underground walk. At the time they were only open for lunch so closed long before I made it back through on the way home and work was far enough away that the timing never worked. I noticed recently that they seemed to be open later and decided I was finally going to give it a try. It was definitely worth it. The sushi was fresh, it came with a very tasty miso soup and all was all at really affordable prices. You can order ahead for pickup, order and wait which turns out to be pretty quick, grab from a pile of available instant takeout options, or take a spot at the counter. It's really a shop located in a hallway of the crystal city underground that doesn't consist of more than a few seats at the counter but it's definitely worth dropping in or grabbing something as you zoom by. I will be back! read more

A little hole in the wall spot in the Crystal City Undergrounds, this sushi spot is always busy with customers sitting at the 4-seat counter or waiting for their takeout. Hesitant, I decided to give this place a try one day and ordered a few of their maki rolls (california, spicy tuna, and salmon avocado) to-go. To my surprise, the rolls were relatively good, generously filled with minimal rice, and wrapped tight so it doesn't fall upon picking up (unlike the rolls at a very well-known organic store I live across the street from that I shall not name). Miso soup is included for free with every order but it's just miso broth. There's no tofu or seaweed. I've been back several times but stick to the maki rolls since those prices are hard to beat ($4-5 a roll) and it's enough to satisfy my sushi craving! Who knew sushi could be found in the Crystal City Underground shops? read more

Sushi Garden - Salmon, Spicy Tuna Roll, and California Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I come here for the spicy chirashi! It's like Hawaiian poke but instead of poke sauce, they use a spicy Korean sauce. Portion is huge! Spicy chirashi comes with free miso soup so that's a plus! Sushi chef is friendly and service is great. read more

Wonderful and utterly understanding service, and I've been told that the sushi and combo was amazing. I only ordered California rolls from the stand But Even I was surprised with how high quality (in comparison to supermarkets) and fulfilling it was. Also. My friends bought two combos and in the end it was too much to pay for. We had to pull out changes. It was alright in the end but I just wanna say for all three of us: im so sorry about that read more

I felt bad writing this review because I don't like hurting businesses but I ate here due to the good reviews and it was a complete waste of $$ and experience. First off, the service is good. The people are very nice and it's very convenient as a resident or nearby worker. I only ordered maki sushi but I took one bite and could not stomach the fishy taste. My family agreed their orders were not very good- they had bento and a specialty roll. It doesn't taste fresh. Their sushi appeared to be precut and fruitflies everywhere. I'm honestly confused by the good reviews and wondering if the area is just starved of good sushi? I have eaten at many sushi places high end and lower and I would rather have Wegmans sushi than this. 3 stars was solely for service and hopeful outlook on improvement! read more

This was such a highlight of my day! I wandered over during lunch time, and it was bustling! I decided to grab two dishes from the to-go refrigerator (instead of ordering something new) and it was one of the better quality sushi I've ever had. I really enjoyed the variety of salmon, cut in generous sized portions. The California roll was mayo-less and had masago instead, which I quite enjoyed as well. Total came out to about $24, which I thought was reasonable given the quality and portions. All-in-all a really good find. read more

Sushi Garden - From the to-go refrigerator - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Very good sushi and great prices. A very small place-4 maybe 5 people if they really squeeze in. Fast and courteous service. A complimentary bowl of miso soup with a sushi order! My only criticism is that the toro and salmon belly had been kept too cold and were nearly frozen. Still, at these prices it's hard to complain. read more

Cute sushi spot in Crystal City. Right by the metro. I absolutely adore the 2 guys who work here, Steven and Walter! Very sweet and friendly. Always leaving here with a full stomach and smile on my face! read more

It was a warm day, so I really just wanted sushi. This is a little nook within the Crystal City shops by the metro station. I didn't have high expectations going in, but when you want sushi, you're willing to take it wherever. I ordered mackerel, egg, and a tuna roll with seaweed salad on top. None of it was terrible, but it wasn't particularly cool. I could've lived with less seaweed on top, and I ended up pulling some of it off the roll. It was an $18 meal, which didn't feel worth it. It also doesn't help that you're sitting at the sushi bench, which is essentially in the aisle of Crystal City shops. I might return again if I'm just dying to have sushi. But I'll probably wait until I'm not at work. read more

Sushi Garden - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This place is a hidden gem! We stumbled upon it while walking in the mall and honestly weren't expecting this great of sushi. The quality is really great for the price that you pay, additionally the staff here are very welcoming and prompt. We sat at the bar which felt like an omakase experience and ordered the full platter (chefs choice). We'll definitely be coming back again! read more

Sushi Garden - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

This is my go-to sushi take-out place! It's not the fastest, but the sushi is made fresh and comes with free miso. The miso is good, but I often reject their offer of it because it does come in a styrofoam container. Regardless, the service is friendly and patient - although I get the same three choices almost every time, there are those days when I can't make up my mind, and the two-man team never acts frustrated with me. If you are in the mall, on your way to the airport, or just want a quaint date night, there are four chairs in front of the sushi counter. read more

My coworkers and I call this subway sushi. I work upstairs from the crystal city shops so coming here when I crave sushi is convenient and quick. The prices are decent and the rolls are pretty good. I have gotten the caterpillar and salmon lover rolls before. Caterpillar roll is better - eel is fresh and you can never go wrong with avocado! Salmon, on the other hand, was a little hard and not as melt in your mouth as it should be. Then again, it's subway sushi so my expectations aren't too high. It's good place to satisfy a sushi craving if you work nearby and want a quick lunch. On the plus side, you get free miso soup! read more

Sushi Garden - Caterpillar roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Super small sushi restaurant with 3-4 seats but the food is amazing! I ordered a bowl of Chiarshi (assorted sushi items on top of sushi rice) and the quality was really good for the price range! The chef was also very friendly and I'll definitely return! Note that Parking can be a little tricky, they have a paid parking garage underneath but I think it's free on the weekends. read more

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Sushi Garden is a side shop where you can get a quick fix of... well, sushi dishes, but also a few other simple east azn dishes. Food: I ordered the Bimbimbap for $10. The rice was warm and fluffy and really absorbed the Gochujang sauce. The sauce itself delivers a massive kick that makes you feel it, (and maybe sweat a little) though it's not unbearable. The variety of vegetables delivers a nice cooling contrast to the spice that balances the dish nicely with bean sprouts, carrots, bok choy, among others. The beef was tender and sweet that added a different flavor dynamic when coupled with the dish overall. They also provided a complimentary bowl of miso soup. The Miso was rich and not too salty. It really did warm me up, which is entirely appreciated on a cold day. Service: The food was out within minutes. There's not much else. So fast service for those in a hurry. Atmosphere: The feeling is really of a side / popup shop. They have some Japanese decorations for the front of house that really distinguishes it from its neighbors. Finish: A nice quick service place for those looking for an east Asian taste in the Crystal City Underground. Their food is rather light, so I wouldn't recommend it for those tryna fill up. read more

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