We only tried rolls and not sashimi or nigiri but we thought it was pretty good. The staff are friendly and clearly a neighborhood favorite. I thought the rice quality and the texture of the rolls were nice. They were not overpacked and dense which made them pleasant to eat. The staff is super nice and very attentive. My water cup was always filled. The menu has lots of options. It seems kind of random, but I suppose that means there is something for everyone. We plan on coming back. read more

When we discovered that the ramen establishment near our house (Yido) was closed on Tuesday, we decided to give Taiko a shot. We are glad we did, and we definitely will come back. Service was friendly and completely on point. You gotta love a restaurant when the moment you've drained your ice water, your server is immediately there with a refill. Taiko has a huge menu, pretty much catering to anything you might hanker. I noticed that in addition to traditional Japanese fare, there were Chinese and Thai dishes as well. For starters we went with the shumai, miso soup and harumaki. The shumai was very good, though I'm a little less certain about the vinegary dipping sauce that came with the shumai. The miso soup was good and we liked the finely diced tofu in it. Harumaki are crispy spring rolls, and we liked these too. We also ordered an eel roll. It had been broiled and with the sauce on it was very tasty. JP's entrée was the Pork Katsu bento box. The pork katsu was excellent and so were the California rolls that came with the box. The bento box also came with miso soup and a side salad. My entrée was the Beef Udon. Very attractively presented, it had a smoky flavor and was packed with beef along with bits of asparagus and zucchini. It was pretty good. We were pleasantly surprised at the end of our meal to receive complementary scoops of a delicious vanilla ice cream. Considering the excellent service, big menu and good food, I'm going with five stars. read more

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We ordered delivery from Taiko and it was very disappointing. The nigiri and rolls are both huge - you need to take several bites. They are cut inconsistently - some small pieces and some big pieces. The shrimp tempura had lettuce in it. I've never seen that before. And the slices were so big they fell apart when you tried to eat them. I was excited to see the King Crab Cali roll on the menu - but there were shells in the roll. I had to spit it out. 4 stars? Nope. read more

We came here on a Saturday afternoon and were quickly seated. The restaurant has plenty of seating and is easy to find. I was very impressed with the portions of sashimi which were very thick and generous. All of the food, including the sushi was very good - specifically loved the capital roll. The Thai iced tea was the on the sweeter side but still enjoyable. Our waitress was very attentive and even boxed up our leftovers for us. I will definitely be back! read more

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We were looking for a place to post celebrate lunar new year that also included vegetarian dishes. I found this spot since I personally was craving sushi and the prices caught my eye. I asked myself: "Is it really that affordable? AND their lunch specials happen on Saturdays too?!" Yes and YES! The lady serving was was very hospitable and checked on us every so often making sure we had everything we needed. The interior was clean and the decor was nice. We ordered steak hibachi and salmon lunch special. The steak hibachi plate was delicious: came with clear soup, salad, and sautéed veggies and fried rice with the medium steak (as requested). The salmon lunch special was also a generous sized piece of salmon. I enjoyed the miso soup and the house salad too. The house salad dressing was perfect and the soup was not too salty and was the optimal temperature. Best of all, we ordered a salmon roll and the salmon was so fresh. Again, super generous with their portions of fish! We ended with a fried ice cream. In probably wouldn't get it again since the ice cream scoop was much smaller than expected, but it was nice to try. I highly recommend coming here for their lunch specials! My partner's family ordered sushi lunch specials (3 rolls for $17.50) and I definitely am eyeing that for my next visit. read more

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Came here for sushi dinner for the whole family. Split the California roll dinner, three rolls, between our two kids. I got the salmon lovers entree, which turned out to be perfect for one person. The food came out of very fast, and the service was friendly and great. We will definitely be back! read more

Excellent food, huge portions and fantastic service. Staff is very friendly and kind. Small restaurant but very cute. Highly recommended.

The restaurant was fine, just a bit pricey for what it was. All of the sushi was good and I did truly appreciate how thick cut the fish was and how many pieces were in the roll though. Service and ambiance were fine. Overall, a decent, solid place if you're craving sushi (and their menu is quite extensive so may be worth trying other items too?) read more

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A great spot to enjoy sushi and hibachi. Service is attentive without hovering. Prices are reasonable, and the food is good. This is my go to spot. read more

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Amazing amazing Sushi was delicious Udon noodles was so delightful Chris was awesome and very professional Very nice and very clean restaurant read more

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Incredibly nice service, the staff were on top of everything. My son was absolutely spoiled by the waitress, he loved it. The food was so good! I think the best crab ragoons we've had here. Kani salad was huge and delicious. The rolls though, so good! Huge rolls and served so neatly creating a display! Can't wait to go back, this is my sushi spot now read more

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Taiko is by far the best sushi restaurant I have been to in Northern VA. The service was beyond top notch and the sushi was incredible. I got Fatty Tuna, Fatty Salmon, spicy tuna rolls, eel, pork katsu and rock shrimp. Every piece was amazing and I will be back. The aesthetic and ambiance was very nice. Love the cherry blossom them and their attention to detail. Like out each dish had a unique plate. At the end we had an incredible desert that had two different mochis, Japanese cheesecake and a sort of coffee tiramisu cake. Each dessert was delicious. We also made sure to leave with a Thai Iced Tea Cindy was our server and she is the best. If you haven't been here yet, you must visit. Very unassuming from the outside but well worth a trip. read more

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Excellent sushi. Sake is good too. Service is warm and friendly. I will be back. Wasabi could be just a little stronger. But all in all, a great place to eat. read more

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Haven't eaten there yet so can't comment on the food, but your online ordering system needs work. Tried to order some sushi for delivery, got told the item can't be delivered. OK fine, I pick some other items which can. Decide delivery is getting pricey and switch to carryout. *Now* I'm told everything I've ordered can't be fetched via carryout! Got irritated and quit the system. I'm mystified why some items are *delivery* only. But leaving that aside, You need to make it clear what can be ordered online and what can't, and under what circumstances. read more

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Enjoyed a late lunch at Taiko on Saturday with my kid. We shared dumplings, takoyaki (wheat flour octopus balls), and she ordered the Salmon Lunch Box, which came with salad and soup. I ordered two rolls (the only ones that did not have rice): Naruto Roll & Phoenix Roll. The Naruto roll was tasty and the cucumber was nice and crunchy. The Phoenix roll had spicy tuna with avocado on top - also delicious. Both came with a yummy ponzu sauce that I alternated between dipping with soy sauce. We capped off the meal with a tempura fried matcha green tea ice cream that was crunchy on the outside, a tiny bit cake-like on the inside and sweet as it sounds! read more

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We are repeat customers. We live in Arlington, but drive to Springfield because their sushi and sashimi is consistently very good and fresh. read more

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My family and I love sushi and we order from here often. The food is always good whether it's sushi or noodles or anything from the Chinese kitchen. They always give us a dessert or something on the house probably because we come so much and we highly appreciate it! read more

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Great sushi, very fun unique chefs rolls. I have only ordered online but I've come back many times. Not my favorite sushi of all time, but very solid choice! read more

This is an amazing restaurant. The attention of the personnel is wonderful and the food the best of the Japanese cuisine. I recommend trying the hibachi shrimps. Ah! Do not forget try their appetizers. The ambient is family oriented and friendly place to spend a nice evening having a simple dinner or celebrating your birthday. The service is the best. Thank you to the service team for making my wife and I feel welcome, and for helping me celebrate my wife birthday celebration. read more

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Where did I recently read people online debating the slang definition of "smash"? Some were saying it was to demolish a meal. Some were saying... well you could probably look it up. I am going to use it in the sense of demolishing a meal: Now, I have this weird relationship with sushi. I never order it alone. I could be at the store and you'll see little to-go sushi's and I think "I should get that!" but I never do. But when a friend says, "let's get sushi" I'm like YES. LET US! So above friend usually orders from Taiko. After perusing the menu online, I got a spicy tuna roll (standard!) and a mango lobster roll. When it arrived I was like oh man I'm not gonna be able to finish this. No. I SMASHED IT. I don't know which one I liked more. It was so good. It makes me want to break my sad eating sushi alone unwritten rule, and order from them all the time. The thing is, I want to order this again because it was so good but also want to see what else is on the menu and try all the things! read more

My wife and I came here for the first time on a Saturday during lunch. We both ordered the sushi lunch special which is an amazing deal. For $17.50 you can choose 3 different sushi rolls and the special also comes with miso soup and a salad. I ordered the shrimp tempura roll, chicken tempura roll, and the spicy blue crab crunch roll. All of the sushi was so delicious and very filling. To get all of this for only $17.50 is an absolute steal! We will definitely be back! read more

My friend and I went here on a Sunday midday and had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious, and had wonderful presentation. The spicy tuna and sweetie rolls were great! The appetizers (ginger salad and miso soup were yummy) and had a wonderful green tea ice cream dessert. The service was attentive and very kind. The decor of the restaurant was very well done and thought out. Loved the wall decorations and ceiling lighting. Will definitely be going back again. Highly recommend! read more

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Thwarted in my attempt to have dinner at nearby Thai Ghang Waan (https://www.yelp.com/biz/thai-ghang-waan-springfield) since I was a n00b and forgot to make reservations, my party of five decided to head across the street to Taiko Japanese Restaurant. At first I was a bit hesitant since I last ate here in 2018 and the experience was...fine. Not terrible, not amazing, but fine. And you know what? In 2023, after eating here again after 5 years, the experience is...fine. Located in a strip mall off of always busy Backlick Road, Taiko is like any other suburban Asian restaurant. Generic in it's design elements while serving up cuisine that tries to appeal to a wide audience as to not offend anyone. The motif is punctuated with hardwood floors, with dark browns and blacks being the predominate color palette. The design aesthetic straddles between trying to be "modern" while giving off a sushi joint vibe complete a sushi bar towards the back of the dining room. Several folks at the table got sushi entrees, and surprisingly, they were pretty good. The fish didn't have a slimy texture or off putting smell, and the rice wasn't too sticky and had the right amount of vinegar mixed in. The table also shared a deep fried tofu appetizer which was okay. Pieces of soft tofu was sliced in cubes, and then after a light breading, given a deep fry bath which gave it a crispy exterior with a soft interior. Could've done without the bonito flakes as garnish. I opted for the Udon noodles since I wasn't in the mood for sushi and again...it was fine. A large bowl contained a good portion of udon noodles, chicken, the customary pink/white fish cake, and some veggies. I asked for some togarashi powder and soy sauce since the broth was on the bland side. However, I will say, the tempura shrimp were tasty! Two shrimps were laid flat and had a generous panko coating of bread crumbs and were nice and crunchy. I also had some of my friend's "hibachi style beef" and while the meat had a nice sear from a high heat grill, the flavor was...fine. Taiko is not the most authentic Japanese restaurant, but not the worst place. The dining room was pretty busy and there was a steady stream of take out orders, so they must have their fans. If I'm being honest though, it'll probably be another several years before I eat here again...and that will be "fine" with me. read more

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This place is excellent. I came in here tonight for dinner out of curiosity. The decor is ultramodern Japanese, what you would expect in a sushi bar in Japan. There was a sushi bar, but I sat at a regular table. I got hot sake (large, $10.00), hibachi steak and shrimp (medium well-done, $27.50, including a salad with peanut sauce and miso soup), and coffee ice cream for dessert ($9.50). The service was quick and friendly. Chopsticks are available if you want to use them--these meals are always best eaten with chopsticks, so it is worth learning. The servings were generous. Normally I would have eaten half, and taken the rest home for the next day, but I hadn't eaten all day, so it filled me up. The fried rice with the steak and shrimp had onions, broccoli, green peppers, red peppers, and some other vegetables. All of the ingredients were fresh and tasty. The hot sake, was really refreshing on this cold December night. It must have been in the 20s out there. The facilities were clean and well maintained. Keep up the great work. No complaints. read more

Small place in a small strip mall. I got there right when they opened at 12:30 p.m. on a Sunday. Because it was a cold day I ordered the Sho Chiku Bai hot sake, though I usually prefer chilled, higher-quality sake. I also got a side order of edamame, which was served slightly salted and went perfectly with the sake. For my main dish I got the sushi and sashimi combo (not the sushi & sashimi lunch, which has less food and a plain tuna roll). I got 5 pieces of nigiri, 11 pieces of sashimi, and a special taiko roll. I think the special roll was the Fire Phoenix Roll. The dish came with a simple side salad and miso soup. The salad came with a dressing that was nice, but slightly too sweet for my taste. The soup had a nice base, it wasn't the traditional bonito base. Instead it seemed to be a clam base. All the fish was very fresh and delicious, the rice was flavorful, and the roll was great. read more

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Received a menu at my door so my mom and I decided to go inside and check it out. Everything was TOP tier! The food was phenomenal, the service was outstanding and our waiter/waitress was so accommodating. My mom ordered sesame chicken with fried rice and I ordered Chicken Hibachi with fried rice. We also had crab Rangoon and ended up ordering 2 because 1 just wasn't enough! This is likely my new favorite spot! The only downside (which really isn't that big of a deal for us) is they are unable to cook in front of you. This didn't matter to us because the end goal is good, quality food and we definitely received that! ITS A MUST!!!! read more

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just had this for the first time with my boyfriend and we were SHOOOOOK (in a good way) high quality food and lots of it. Definitely worth the price and will be back! read more

First time ordering (pick up) and everything was fresh and delicious. Thank you to the waitress who called to ask if I wanted the original or hand rolls for my sushi - That is wonderful customer service! The Japanese cheesecake at the end was so good and the perfect finish to a great meal. read more

Just received delivery. Extremely disappointed. Haven't even tasted the food yet. It is so crammed into small containers, it is ridiculous. We just paid $150 for five people to have a meal. Do you really need to save space that bad and not use one or two 50 Cent containers? No chopsticks. Terrible presentation ... does not demonstrate any commitment to quality of service. I will not order from this restaurant again. read more

Excellent Sushi at an affordable price. A wide selection of was offered, the sushi was fresh, the service was prompt and attentive. This is a highly recommended choice for some of the best Japanese food and sushi in the Washington DC area. read more

This restaurant complimentary food, wonderful sushi (try the tempura), great service! 5 stars

The food was delicious and the sushi melted right in your mouth. The customer service was absolutely amazing as well. read more

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This restaurant is a hidden gem, the food is amazing and fresh, the service is above and beyond, the two ladies were extremely attentive making sure everything came out great. The ambiance is great as well, if your wife or girlfriend loves sushi this is a great spot to take her on a date. read more

We had been regular customers. We ordered through Grubhub and the majority of the order did not arrive. When we called the restaurant to inquire the lady who answered implied she knows she put it in the bag and we are lying. Shocking treatment - we ll never go back and warn you not to place delivery orders as they have no interest in the outcome read more

We've been coming to Taiko for a few years now. The service is always great. The staff is friendly. The sushi is always good and fresh. Try their spicy tuna. We will be back again soon. read more

Taiko Japanese Restaurant - Shrimp Tempura Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll and California Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Springfield, Virginia

I had a chance to visit this little gem and I told them about how great the restaurant is. After ordering my meal they accidentally gave me a different dish. I ordered Tempura but they gave me the Tempura roll instead of the regular Tempura dish I would normally order. I'm sure it was partly my fault but this opened up a great opportunity. They offered to take my order back but I said, that's OK it'll be a nice surprise. To my surprise, they also gave me my regular tempura order at no charge. Now, is this a great place or what? ! read more

Excellent sushi! and service!!!! Very fresh fish. I would absolutely eat here again. Everything we ordered was perfect. Highly recommended! read more

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This is a cute little restaurant in a small shopping complex. Honestly, I've driven by here and even got a new car battery next door and never even noticed this place. Was looking for sushi on yelp and this place popped up. I ordered the Happy Santa roll (shrimp tempura inside, spicy kani crunch & masago on top with spicy mayo sauce). Also got an eel sauce on the side. Pros: - Restaurant was clean. - Was immediately greeted by a very friendly lady. - The Santa Roll presentation was so pretty! (Sorry, no pics, I was hungry and dived in). - The roll tasted sooo good! Shrimp was nice and firm, not soggy. Kani had excellent texture. Masago was slightly lacking in portion, but still good. 5* - They actually included my side of eel sauce (after so many disappointing times when ordering a side of this and getting charged at other places and not getting my eel sauce, it was refreshing to know this place pays attention to their online side orders). I am obsessed with eel sauce so this was a big deal for me. Cons: - It's a very unassuming place that you wouldn't really know was there. - Getting in or out of their parking lot sucks. Overall: Very friendly folks here and great food. Don't let the unassuming location be off putting. I normally wouldn't have tried it just because of the location, in a strip mall by other random stores, but don't let that fool you. They have great food, great service. Highly recommend! read more

Came for a work luncheon and service was great! No orders were incorrect and for the most part, the food was delish. I will say that the salmon sashimi wasn't the freshest but everything else was good. We got the Godzilla, Taiko, Lobster Mango, and Capital Rolls. All so delish that we even ordered an extra Taiko toll! Some of my party tried their hibachi and said that it was tasty as well. My miso soup, seaweed salad, and house salad appetizers were all great as well! read more

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5 years after my first review & the quality of fish never ceases to amaze me. I frequently come here for their top-quality, fresh nigiri & my favorite roll is the Backlick Roll (shrimp & asparagus tempura, spicy tuna & spicy mayo). The staff is incredibly friendly & personable. The atmosphere is peaceful & open, great for both small & large parties. I've never been disappointed & neither are any of the guests I bring! read more