AMBIANCE: Mannn I haven't been to a restaurant with unique…read morecharacter is a long time!! It's a very small spot. Granted I came late so no one was in there but they've made it work. Attached are pictures of how the place is decorated SERVICE: I wonder if who was serving me was the owner. She was amazing! Quick and simple. There is a slight language barrier but I just wanted the food so it was nice. FOOD: Tbh some of the BEST ramen in nova. I pretty much like Jinya for their creamy broth but it IS a bit pricy. I got their "Kimen Ramen" rated number 1 and added spicy chili oil to my liking as well as soy sauce. The broth had depth to it and it was just honestly so good. I'm trying to eat healthy so I don't think I'll have carbs for a long time but I am SOOOO happy to say this was my last hoorah and it was worth it!

One of the best ramen places in the DMV for sure! I have come here many times! I like that they…read morehave the chicken broth option, since I don't eat pork. I ordered the Spicy Kimen Ramen with chicken broth and chicken chasu. It's so delicious! The chicken Karaage was also good! The employees were also so nice and the service was quick! Love the ambience! It feels like we're at a ramen joint somewhere in Japan!

Probably some of the best Thai food I've ever had! Came with a group of friends and shared a number…read moreof appetizers are drinks. Was recommended an Orion beer which was refreshing. We loved the Thai spring salad, which was super flavorful with fresh ginger as well as the red curry with pineapple, creamy with a little spice. The show stopper was the crispy Basil. A mountain of fried chicken and veggies with fresh flavorful Thai basil. Will absolutely come back when I'm in the area!

This is a perfect example of hardworking small business,which needs to be praised!! Small…read morebistro/eatery with nice updated decor and comfortable tables. Really only 2 people were in charge for busing ,serving and managing all floor space. But everyone was happy and everything went smooth! I had Yum Woon Sen salad with glass noodles,seafood and vegetables. Addictive sauce!!! I asked for milder spiciness and this was perfect. We also got All for 4 special rolls plate for 60 dollars ,which was nice. My only complaint was that in all rolls was minimal amount of raw fish. I think if you offer like tasting plate with your special rolls it would be better to showcase variety,instead they were kind of similar with shrimp tempura and some toppings. They all were good though. This place is really far away from me,but I recommend it to everyone in the area. Support this beautiful people!!

This place is great. It was packed early on a Saturday night considering it was 20° and freezing…read more We were seated by the door but they were kind enough to let us move to a table farther away so we can be warm. The service here is amazing. Their sodas come in giant beer glasses but I still needed a refill which they brought promptly. I love that. The pork tenderloin appetizer was so good I forgot to take a pic. I had their tom yum soup with shrimp and the pad Thai white chicken. Both tasted very authentic. I thought the noodles for pad Thai were strange (very thin, not the usual flat noodles) but the flavor was on point. My friends got the cashew chicken, sweet and sour chicken, and crispy basil fried rice with chicken and both cleaned their plates. Overall wonderful experience. This is only my second time here and I plan to go again soon. Highly recommend!!

The decor is good and comfortable, was very welcoming on the rainy day it was. Service was very…read moregood, I made the mistake of not reading the menu fully but the server accommodated for me (Japanese kitchen didn't open until 3pm that was my fault for not reading the menu). I ordered the chicken parang curry and it was delicious. Chicken wasn't dry and the panang curry had a hint of spicy and sweet. All the hallmarks I was looking for. I was worried because they offered a lot in the menu but it didn't take long to receive my food. I was able to order my spicy salmon roll, which was a nice plus. Pleasant experience. Will come again

Sabrina was our server and she was the absolute sweetest! Our food was amazing and I've recommended…read morethis restaurant to many people. On top of that everyone is very friendly and the environment is so welcoming and fun!

Great food and wonderful service from our server Min! Our food came out very fast and was, as…read morealways, tasting amazing!

Finally stopped in to try out Aka Sushi for the first time for a solo lunch…read more I asked if they offered a Poke dish/Poke salad. They do not. So I ordered the Seaweed salad, two pieces of Nigiri, and an order of Dragon Rolls. And a glass of water. Seafood salad came out - it was fresh, crunchy, and delicious! The portion side was a bit on the small side. Then the Nigiri Salmon and Dragon Rolls came out (with pickled Ginger and imitation Wasabi). Both were tasty! Service was good. Paid with Apple Pay. #AkaSushi

We carry out so often so I wanted to update with more photos and our most recent order. Not the…read morebest picture, but the hubs boy and I shared some of our favorites from Aka Sushi it was as amazing as usual there's sashimi, kani, saki belly, sun set roll, Snow White roll and crazy roll in the photo. It's the cutest little sushi restaurant in Bristow, with limited dining but amazingly fresh fish. And the best super special rolls I've found in northern Virginia

This is a really peaceful, yummy place in a Trader Joe's strip mall. It's great for teenagers in…read moreelementary age, kids, because the booths are generous in size and comfy. You order the food at the table on an iPad and Pay that way too, but there is a server who comes and gives you food and who you can order through. The decor is so pretty - - a giant cherry blossom tree is at its center! Ramen is GREAT.

This place is my favorite ramen spot in the area! The quality of both the soup broth and noodles is…read morevery impressive and authentic. The quantity could be small for some people though. Even I was able to finish it and still had room for dessert. Usually this place is not that busy but parking can be hectic. It is located right next to super busy Trader Joe's and some cute cafe. The food always comes out fairly quickly. I've occasionally noticed that the staff can be a bit less friendly depending on the time of day, but I've never had a bad experience. Overall, no complaints and will keep coming back!

This was our second visit to Rice Alley, food was amazing. Vegetable tempura was hot and crisp, our…read moresushi was fresh and flavorful. we love that it's a family owned business

I came during lunch and got the Rice Alley signature ramen ($15). It came out in about 10 minutes…read moreand it was quite good! The pork was very tender and savory. Broth was delicious. Noodles were cooked good, al dente with good play to them. My only critique would be if the eggs could've had a bit more soy sauce infusion. Other than that service was very friendly and overall atmosphere was great for a lunch sit down. I'd definitely come back! Food(50%): 8.3 Staff/service(25%): 8.5 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 8.3/10

For what it is, I thought Marumen was one of the most affordable meals I've had in a long time…read moreespecially up here. I would say this place is a mix between Japanese and Korean, as the spicy ramen was pretty much a mix with Kim chi which I don't mind. The karaage was pretty good, and the sushi was alright. I ordered the braised short rib ramen, and it wasn't quite perfect for me or was a hit, but it was good. I mean, there wasn't anything here I think that stood out and was spectacular. I wouldn't say it's the best ramen I've had since I've been up here, but I have had far worse. If you're looking for an affordable sit down restaurant for ramen, and a certain type of fusion between Japanese and Korean, this place is definitely a place to check out.

I dont even how people call this good food... It is…read moreliterally premade instant packed noodle and the soup based as almost as well instant. Definitely cant say it was authentically made from scratch... And if they say they did... oh man.. they need new recipe.. It is bad too the point their pork even says im bad.