Still one of my favorite japanese restaurants in the area. I always order the sukiyaki., several different Nigiri Sushi and they're seaweed salads and then anybody else I will order more things that I like so I can share, cause I could never get enough of their food. The atmosphere is that of a typical Izakaya. The staff greets each person who enters the restaurant so you instantly feel welcome. I only wish that they didn't have limited hours, because I want to eat there all the time and there's nothing more frustrating than going to order one of your favorite foods. Discovering their restaurant is closed for Siesta time. Besides that I love this place my whole family loves this place. Heck we're going there for dinner tonight. I can't wait! read more

Tried the sushi platter, sashimi platter, soba noodles. Service was so exceptional. Good AC in the restaurant too. The soba noodles didn't come with a radish in the soup, which was a bit disappointing. The sashimi platter was very filling. The quality of the fish didn't blow us away. While it was fresh, it didn't have the same chew. The sushi platter had a nice variety and good price. Parking lot is shared with another restaurant but it is a free lot! read more

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I will give 5 stars for the days of yore. For the sake cups raised And nights at the sushi bar. I will say a toast for the freshest fish And for the stories of the days When the chef reeled them in I will wave my chopsticks For the long-time locals lined up On their nights, they were nice enough I will raise an Ichiban For my servers working hard And for the nights ushered in To the back sushi bar I figured a sea shanty for one of my all-time favorite sushi restaurants was in order. Because you know, they are serving raw fish and those fish are caught by fishermen. If you love sushi, I'm fairly certain you cannot go wrong at Tachibana McLean. It's hard to believe the years I spent here might have been a part of the glory days at Tachibana. When they lost their Itamae and were weathered by covid lockdowns, I think the pace of service changed. But the quality of food never has and I've enjoyed every meal here before and since. This is a classic sushi restaurant so you will not get any sort of innovative fusion rolls here. What you will get is a strict adherence to old school tradition and a focus on quality that is worth a visit. It's hard to say favorite dishes because there are so many delicious choices here. If you are sitting at the main sushi bar, you first may enjoy a free gift of whatever the Ittamae is featuring. If you like that fish, then order more of it. For sushi and sashimi, get what you enjoy here because it's fresh and lovely. Do not miss the Philadelphia rolls here because they are extra creamy and the scallions make them a real delight. I also love the New York roll and the spicy tuna and spicy salmon rolls. Back in the day, my go-to was a spicy, crunchy salmon roll. This was always a special request but they humored me since I was a regular. I was also forever asking for a very thin slice of jalapeño in my tuna roll but you could only get that in the less-friendly and ambient sushi cafe down the street. Years later, times have changed and you can now order jalapeños, as well as tempura crumbs and spicy mayo on any roll. They have so many vegetarian rolls here, as well, so that is a whole experience if choose. You can order Japanese pickles, fermented soybean and scallion rolls, a plum and shiso roll, a gourd roll, a cucumber roll and an avocado roll. I so enjoy a big plate of veggie and shrimp tempura here. The tempura batter is not thick and just right. I also have very much liked the katsu's here: either crispy Berkshire pork loin or crispy chicken. It's an old familiar taste which you should not miss out on. The bento dinner boxes are also awesome. I usually get salmon, beef negimake, shrimp and veggie tempura, shumai dumplings and salmon sashimi. A delightful treat. The buckwheat noodles and udon soups are a bit plain and while they are classically good, i more enjoy the sushi. As for the cold sake, I recommend: the Shochikubai Nigori, the Junmai Ginjo and the cloudy pearl junmai if it's on hand. They also have Choya plum wine and a beer and wine list. You will love the green tea presentation in the gorgeous pottery, as well as that they are diligent on tea refills. Their desserts are nice but make sure you at least taste green tea ice cream once. You can get it here! It's not easy to find this at restaurants, even sushi restaurants, recently. read more

This place has some of the best sushi and katsudon in town. The sushi quality has always been top-notch. If you're lucky enough to get a seat at the sushi bar, the chef will feed you the best cuts from the fish. The experience is better than most of the omakase places we have around here. Just tell him whether you want the fancy stuff, like uni and toro, or prefer to stick with more traditional fish. He'll keep feeding you delicious, fresh fish with perfectly made rice until you're full. Like any restaurant, not everything is great. I wouldn't bother with the ramen here--there are plenty of other good places for that. We've been coming to Tachibana for almost 20 years. We started coming here when we could only afford the udon, the katsudon, and maybe one or two orders of nigiri. Fast-forward 20 years, and now we can afford the good stuff and bring our kids here. Through all those years, the restaurant has remained remarkably consistent in both quality and service. read more

Tachibana Japanese Restaurant - Sushi bar - Japanese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

It had been a while since I came here after coming here a few times while growing up in McLean. Lots of famous people come by allegedly so I hoped the food would deliver. I went with a spicy scallop roll and the tonkotsku ramen. I'd recommend just sticking with sushi, which was awesome. Ramen was just average unfortunately. Service was also quite slow- we were waiting almost an hour for our food. It was very busy, to be fair. read more

Tachibana Japanese Restaurant - Tonkotsu Ramen - Japanese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

I found one of my favorite sushi spots. I can't explain it, but there's such a great vibe inside - from the decorations to the seating. The quality of service is really great - servers kept on checking if my table was okay. I ordered the California and shrimp tempura rolls. I enjoyed them so much and would definitely go back more if I was closer. I will recommend this spot to my local Nova friends! read more

Tachibana Japanese Restaurant - Great company and food - Japanese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

I have tried so many different sushi restaurants throughout nova, and nothing compares remotely to Tachibana. They have high quality sushi that tastes very fresh. Do not expect perfect service here though- just come for the food! Also do note that they don't have those "specialty rolls" with a lot of toppings and different sauces that a lot of restaurants have. It's best to get nigiri or sashimi here. read more

Tachibana Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Tachibana is your go to place for Japanese cuisine in McLean. They have been there for long time and are standard setting in the area. You will get Japanese chefs that know the cuisine and culture. Their products tend to be fresh although there are some miss or hit items (salmon sometimes is too briny and the Shrimp is sometimes chewy). If you go for the specials you will not be disappointed. Bento boxes are a hit with my younger kids and the chirashi bowl a hit with the teen. While you will be enticed to go for sushi, also venture outside of the box. I really enjoy the beef and vegetable sukiyaki when I have a cold; it's a big pot of soup with a light broth. They also have a variety broths for ramen that are delicious. Where could they improve? Add some technology allowing online reservations and ordering. read more

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I used to like Tachibana but recently we went for my birthday and I was very disappointed. Sushi was subpar (rice fell apart and fish was low quality - especially the toro and uni). The hamachi kama was tasteless and had virtually no meat. The onion on the yakitori skewers was burnt on the edges and the chicken was dry. So it was dry and tasted of burnt onion. The grilled mackerel was ok but was a bit burnt too. And of course we all know about the ambience of the restaurant which is pretty bad. Service was polite but a bit slow. The ginger ice cream they brought me for my birthday was good. Other than that, it one of the worst birthday meals I've ever had. read more

Amazing for having been around more than 40 years this place, this great Japanese restaurant has really bad sushi or maybe it was just my Shirachi. One piece of old smelly salmon cut really bad like a left over piece. Only one piece of nigiri. Tough octopus. Stinky yellowtail. Whenever I try a new Japanese place I order their Shirachi as a measure of sushi quality. Tachibana is not good. Again strange because there were so many Japanese customers there. I just don't get it. Oh yeah my wife's bento box had a salmon teriyaki you could kill with it was so dry. The three stars should have been a sign. read more

One of my go-to sushi spots--always reliable. We got a spread of: age-dofu, yakitori, beef negimaki, zaru soba, salmon skin roll, sushi regular, sashimi regular, salmon onigiri, and some à la carte nigiri--tuna, yellowtail belly, salmon, and mackerel. Would skip the age-dofu next time--texture and flavor just weren't there. Yakitori was fine, good not great. The salmon skin roll? Crazy. We liked it so much we got a second. Fish quality across the board was superb. The dining room is clean and cozy, staff is super kind, and clean bathroom! read more

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Delicious Japanese food in the McLean area! I would recommend going early because it tends to get pretty busy when it hits dinner time. The food is amazing but the fish and sushi will always be the best. I have been several time and this time I decided to get a cold soba noodles. It was delicious but nothing mind blowing. Previously, I have gotten their sushi and sashimi and those have always been amazing. The service is always immaculate and they are all so nice. Always a solid choice when it comes to Japanese food. read more

Tachibana Japanese Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Was in the area and wanted to visit again since it's been many years. There's a private lot shared with Peter Changs: the restaurant was not even open but there was a huge line outside. Pretty impressive. Food was delicious. Meals came with soup but I'm BUMMED that the soup was lukewarm. Sushi was fresh. I ordered their lunch bento and it included California Roll(fresh), shrimp dumpling(cold). Tempura( small but fresh). The salmon was delicious and a generous portion was served. Service was good but they were busy. read more

It's been years since we ate here. I'm not sure why a line forms just prior to opening. Seating was quick. Tea is served at no charge. Our lunch meals came with complimentary soup. It wasn't hot. I'm gonna assume they have these cups ready to serve. I always order katsu at Japanese places. Their pork was a Berkshire Loin. It was definitely a good size portion but there was a lot of fat and grizzle. I'm sure others might appreciate it but it was too fatty for me. Staff was busy and barely came out. I get that it's an institution in McLean. read more

Place needs a reinvestment. Nothing has improved or upgraded since early 2020 covid. Bathrooms, doors, table, chairs all need a renovation. I love this place but also disappointed the place isn't being reinvested in. My mom calls is tempura house because she can smell the oil in her hair after her visit. Food quality is still good across the board and service is still up to par but dam, clean up the place a bit please. read more

Tachibana Japanese Restaurant - Lunch specials! Mon-fri 11:30am-2pm. Sat & sun 12:00-2:30pm. Great pricing! - Japanese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

Went for lunch. The Chirasi bowl was excellent. I will be back. They close at 2pm and will very clearly tell you it's time to go

Yummy, every time my family wants to go out, my first pick is Tachibana. Food and service excellent. It's been like this for more than 26 years!!! read more

A few of us spontaneously decided to get Tachibana for dinner this past Thursday and it was a good first experience for me. A couple of my friends have been here a few times and say their lunch specials are definitely worth the price. The service was pretty quick and we enjoyed our entrees at a round table. Their hot tea was quite enjoyable while we were waiting for the food. DONBURI: TUNA, YELLOWTAIL AND SALMON (9 PC) - 36.50 Not a cheap price and definitely more of a splurge for a regular weekday dinner. This came with a side of miso soup which was pretty standard. The donburi bowl was well presented, with each piece of fish spreading neatly across the bowl in a pinwheel shaped, topped with some garnish, lemons, ginger and wasabi. Each piece of sashimi was pretty thick and they give you a good amount of sushi rice that's been topped with some nori and small slivers of ginger. The sashimi quality was fantastic. I enjoyed the yellowtail a lot. The salmon and tuna were good, too! Overall, this was filling and tasty. I would recommend it if you are down to splurge. A couple of my friends got the beef sukiyaki which looked really good. I may have to try that next time! read more

Tachibana Japanese Restaurant - Donburi -- Tuna, Salmon and Yellowtail - Japanese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

The sushi was pretty good as well as the rolls! It did take awhile for the food to come out but mainly because we ordered so much. I will definitely stop by again! read more

My friend invited me to eat with him in this restaurant. This is probably a rare occasion that I even step into McLean but this was a unique surprise for me. Walking in here on a Thursday evening, it was pretty quiet for the most part until the dinner rush started to come in. Lots of business men and giant groups of families started swarming in. I thought I was missing out as I stood out in normal clothing. Anyways, I got started with Gyoza (pork dumplings), an all time classic. You can't go wrong with that accompanied with soy sauce + vinegar. Pretty solid crisp on the bottom, soft at the top where you know for sure this is pan fried. Very good. I wasn't craving soup despite how cold it was so I opted for another classic; Tonkatsu. Funny enough the dish came with Miso Soup before the Tonkatsu so I can't really complain. Breaded pork loin and deep fried to perfection. The dish came with three pieces of Tonkatsu all evenly chopped over a small bed of cut cabbage with a small dash of yuzu paste on the side. There was a small sauce bowl of Bulldog sauce which in my opinion the perfect sauce to pair it with. I also got a small rice bowl which was enough for me to eat the entire dish with too. Was it good? I think the Gyoza is good but it's not really much different than other places in the DMV I've been to. It's a warm up for sure. The Tonkatsu was crispy, hot, not too greasy and had a nice crunch to it with every bite. In the pictures you'll see that the three pieces look really big but I don't personally think it was overall filling. Miso Soup, small cubes of tofu and seaweed in a bowl in a steaming bowl. Pretty good, though like gyoza, it's also just something to warm up to before the actual Entrée. The only downside in my opinion is the price point.. Paid around 30 for the Tonkatsu & the 7.5 for the Gyoza... This is not a cheap option for Japanese food. I think there are better options price wise but still worth checking out if you are in the area. read more

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Up front, I eat here at least twice a week. I love the quality of the food and the people who make Tachibana feel like the neighborhood izakaya, the neighborhood (diner) that everyone from the family after soccer practice to the international business makers go to and feel comfortable. Their green tea is phenomenal, and I love their miso soup. It's what my husband brought me when I was at my sickest time and so I will always associate it with healing. Their sushi combos are epic and you can't go wrong with any of them. I love their hamanegi roll and my hubby loves the negimaki with beef (beef wrapped around scallion) or the salmon shioyaki. Come early to get in and enjoy before the rush. If you want take out, order at least several hours before. You won't regret it. read more

Tachibana Japanese Restaurant - Beer Menu - Japanese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

This place has been my family's go-to place for sushi for years. We come here most often for lunch on weekends. After having tried some different dishes over the years, the things we tend to order most frequently are: - To drink, hot green tea. Servers frequently make the rounds to refill teacups from (very hot) pots of tea. - For starters, shishamo and teriyaki fish jaw. However, shishamo is not always available, and the types of fish jaw available varies. - For mains, chirashi. We sometimes get sushi or sashimi combos instead to mix things up, though. - For desserts, mochi. The warm one filled with red bean paste, not ice cream. I also think it's nice that the restaurant has managed to keep its traditional feel over the years, from the decor to the plates to the Japanese-speaking waitstaff. read more

We arrived at opening time to find a line out the door. After taking our names, we were promptly seated. As frequent visitors, we've consistently had great experiences here. I'm a huge fan of the Shioyaki, which is always excellent. Today, I also tried the broiled chicken wing. The green tea was fantastic, with many refills. My wife ordered the sashimi. Despite the full house, our food arrived in a reasonable time. Everything was delicious. Although there was no music, we enjoyed a pleasant lunch at a great price. read more

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One of my favorite places in McLean ! Great sushi and nice ambiance. Good prices as well

Genuinely confused why this place is so popular and highly rated. We came here around 530pm on a Sunday night and it was packed already. After a small wait, we were seated. The service was quick in terms of taking our order but our food took soooo long. I've never had to wait this long for sushi to come even when I eat at an AYCE place where they're making a huge boat. The sushi was just not good. The tuna and eel had a fishy taste to it and the dragon roll was super small in size and fish and really disappointing considering it was a whooping $18 for such a small quantity. We got the tuna, salmon, salmon & avocado and eel, California, Philadelphia roll and nothing was stand out. Also the restaurant ceiling is leaking so unfortunately the table where I was sitting was right under it, so it was dripping on me. Honestly considering everything, yoyogi is wayyy better and more worth it. I'm genuinely confused why this place was packed. read more

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I heard that it was the most authentic Japanese restaurant in the area so I booked a reservation since they were looking for great Japanese food. They do not take reservations online (as far as I know) so I called in Saturday afternoon for a Sunday dinner and secured it easily. When arriving to the restaurant the parking was minimal and the restaurant was very busy. We got lucky and secured a few spots but there is also street parking on adjacent streets. We checked in and were seated immediately. A few of the people in our party described the decor saying that it was like we were in Japan. My fiancé and I decided to share the Beef Negimaki, an Ume Shiso Roll, and a Tuna Avocado Roll. Our service was pretty quick. Everything came out staggered but in a good amount of time. We all shared a few orders of Fried Oysters, Edamame, and Vegetable Tempura which were all great (especially the oysters). We really loved the Beef Negimaki. It was a great portion, the beef was tender, and it had a great sauce/flavor. The sushi was also solid. We didn't order some extraordinary rolls to be fair but it wasn't crazy. Since we were there for a birthday, they also gave the birthday boy a scoop of matcha ice cream which was super nice. Not a bad experience and I definitely understand the authentic Japanese restaurant tag it has. I love to come back and try a bunch of their other offerings since the menu is so huge. read more

they are very good!. excellent service.. and authentic food.. i recommend this Japanese Restaurant...

Tachibana has been our go-to for sushi but I must say we left our most recent visit a little disappointed. We ordered more food (about $154) than our usual order (about $130) for two adults and we left feeling less full than usual. We thought we over ordered and would have trouble finishing it all. I noticed some pieces were cut a bit thinner than others and overall pieces appeared smaller than our prior visits. Fish is still fresh as ever and quality very high. I dropped my overall rating from 5 to 3 based on this latest visit. 3.5 is fair but I can't see rounding up to 4 given all factors considered. I expect a lot more when paying $180-190 for dinner for 2. I plan to check out some other sushi restaurants in the DMV area. read more

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A decades long perennial favorite among our friends and family. Absolute attention to detail and absolutely delicious every time. read more

Tachibana Japanese Restaurant - Shrimp tempura roll. - Japanese Near Me - McLean, Virginia

The food was amazing. Most people order sushi or sashimi. As first-time diners here, we could not find many reviews about cooked food, so we ordered Age-Dofu, Shumai(similar to shrimp dumplings), soft-shell crab, Shishamo, yellowtail fish jaw, tempura udon, and tonkatsu. Everything was so good, but I will definitely come back soon for soft-shell crab, shishamo, fish jaw, and tonkatsu. I am glad to find this place. read more

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My only complaint is the parking. Busy days could be an issue. Food is great(maybe 4/5), service is okay, the ambiance is what you would expect for a small Japanese restaurant. I don't order sushi that often, but other dishes are authentically delicious. read more

I loveeee sushi! This is one of Bradley's favorites and it's been sitting in my backyard. I went once back in HS because it's in the heart of McLean but I don't remember it being super memorable so it was cool to try it again! Def gives off the same energy my favorite home spot that I love, would def add this to my list of go tos for sushi! read more

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Tachibana in McLean is a hidden gem cherished by locals and sushi enthusiasts alike. Nestled in an unassuming brick building on the outskirts of West McLean, this restaurant offers an authentic and delightful Japanese dining experience that keeps patrons coming back for more. My party of four arrived on a Wednesday around 1pm. Despite the restaurant being mostly full, we were seated immediately by our hostess, who spoke fluent English and Japanese, adding to the authentic vibe. The interior is deceptively spacious, featuring a central kitchen where sushi chefs, clad in white hats and black aprons, skillfully slice colorful pieces of fish. The decor is tastefully traditional, with Japanese art and wooden furniture creating a cozy ambiance. Whiteboards listing daily specials line the walls, and the clientele--a mix of business lunch-goers and older Asian diners--further attests to the restaurant's authenticity. Another plus: they offer hot green tea! The menu at Tachibana is extensive, catering to a variety of tastes with classic nigiri, sashimi, and rolls, as well as Japanese appetizers, noodle dishes, and hot entrees. Their lunch specials are particularly enticing, with sushi and sashimi combinations, bento boxes, and rice bowls, all served with miso soup and rice, and priced between $17 and $27. We began our meal with a plate of Vegetable Tempura ($7.5) to share. The dish featured six pieces of expertly fried tempura, including broccoli, sweet potato, zucchini, and carrots. The batter was light, airy, and well-seasoned, allowing the fresh flavor of the vegetables to shine through without being too greasy. One member of our party ordered the Oyakodon Lunch Special ($17), which included a generous portion of tender chicken, egg, onion, and scallions simmered in a sweet soy sauce over rice. Another opted for the Sushi B Lunch Special ($21.5), which comprised an assortment of high-quality nigiri--Tuna, Bronzino, Yellowtail, Shrimp, Salmon, Eel, Albacore--and a choice of roll (Tuna, Spicy Tuna, or Hamanegi/Yellowtail). This was a fantastic value, with ample portions and great variety. Our vegetarian companion selected three different vegetarian rolls (6 pieces per order, $5/order). Often, vegetarian rolls can be an afterthought, but she found these to be flavorful and fresh. I chose the Sashimi Lunch Special, which included 3-4 pieces each of Tuna, Salmon, White Fish, and Seared Tuna, accompanied by a "Special Cucumber Cup" (cucumbers in rice vinegar). The quality of the fish was impressive, and the miso soup on the side was savory and rich, with just the right amount of fresh green onions and silken tofu. It's rare to find such a satisfying sashimi lunch for under $30, and this really hit the spot. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Tachibana. Despite being slightly out of the way, the restaurant offers affordably priced lunch options, generous portions, and tasty dishes. Service was friendly, if not the fastest, but the quality of the food and the welcoming atmosphere made it well worth the visit. Tachibana is undoubtedly one of the best spots for sushi in Northern Virginia, and I look forward to returning to explore more of their menu. read more

Food, Service, and Ambiance...this little restaurant has it all. Outside of my favorite authentic Japanese in Hawaii -- Tachibana is my "go to" when the itch for Japanese presents. Broiled fish like mackerel or fish collars, natto ae, and Tsukemono that is pleasurable for the palate with amazing fresh sushi or sashimi options are all options! I like to finish off this amazing meal with green tea and green tea Mille crepe cake! read more

Waiting is still crazy but doable. Once seated, service is pretty fast. Food quality is consistently good. read more

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There is a reason Tachibana has been a McLean staple for years.  And, the line outside as the restaurant opened proved they will continue to be around for years to come.  From the start, with a crowd waiting to enter, it was impressive to see how organized the team was in getting names and numbers and ushering diners inside in an efficient and timely manner.  I have been ordering my favorites at Tachibana for decades and continue to enjoy them. The vegetable tempura is crunchy and a nice variety and the seaweed salad is tasty.  The hot and generous bowl of sukiyaki is very welcome, especially on a cold day.  Also enjoyed were the scallion udon and the unadon rice bowl. There are a lot of great things to eat on the Tachibana menu, maybe next time I will venture away from my usual to enjoy some of the other great options, but, the sukiyaki is just so good... read more

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Food was amazing!!! Plates for two are big, so make sure you ask how many pieces they have. There free tea and miso soup is so good as well. Service was good as well. It's best to make a reservation. I was there last on a Sunday and waited for 35min or so. Everyone was nice. The place is not pretty but the food and service is good. read more

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Great staff and more authentic Japanese food. It was crowded but still comfortable. They accommodated our group well.

This place is a gem hidden in what appears to be a nondescript office building at first glance. Once you enter, the decor, layout, and staff welcoming you in Japanese really gives the place an authentic feel, which was really nice. To start, we had the green salad, fried oysters, and veggie and shrimp tempura, as well as the miso soup that our entrees came with. All were good- the tempura batter was light and airy like it should be, and the fried oysters were a pleasant surprise. For our entrees, we had the Sushi Deluxe, Tuna and Yellowtail Donburi, and Yosenabe (seafood, chicken, and veggies cooked in a hot pot). We could tell the fish was fresh and good quality, and the seafood pot has really good flavor. The amount of sushi may not look like enough at first glance, but it does fill you up. For dessert we got Taiyaki, which was good and crispier than I'm used to but in a good way. Overall I do recommend Tachibana- some of the better Japanese food you can get in the NoVA area. read more

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It is a small and very cozy restaurant in a great location. It would be a great place for a romantic dinner date. The prices are fair and the parking in the rear is very convenient. As for the food, I enjoyed a few "Lucky Cat" beers poured into a beautiful long glass. I had never even heard of that Japanese beer and I was happy I ordered it. It was refreshing and tasty and crisp. I also had the regular-basic sushi entree. It was a selection prepared by the chef and comes with an additional roll, miso soup and basic ginger dressing salad. It was all good. I was especially pleased with the miso soup as it was the best tasting miso soup I have had in 30 years. The salad only contained lettuce and the edamame I ordered to go with my beer wasn't salted so I can't give a higher rating but overall this is legit sushi restaurant and I would recommend it. Ps. The bathrooms were very clean. read more

Tachibana Japanese Restaurant - Basic sushi entree (chef's selection) - Japanese Near Me - McLean, Virginia