50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Beltsville

“I absolutely love this place, I eat here in the regular my favorite fried dumplings and sushi, but I just think 1 ingredient is missing in the rice that makes it sticky because the Shushi falls apart and I have to eat it with a fork instead of chop sticks but IT'S DELICIOUS!!!!! I will continue to eat here until the end of time ??“

“Most everything I get from here is good. Even the sushi rolls are decent. Prices are very reasonable even though they should update their menu to reflect the new prices. They have gone up at least $1 on everything, but you don't know until your total doesn't add up correctly. I'd suggest that they tape 1 menu with new pricing to the counter so people know what they're paying. The ladies are nice, food is always tasty and hot. Not the first place I would think of to dine in. Even though it's always clean, the setup is outdated and is more of cafeteria style than restaurant.“

“Amazing! The sushi tasting menu was exceptional and filling! Delicious and whimsical cocktails. Bar in the back, very hip and chic workout being pretentious. Wagyu beef skewers from the bar was one of the best things I’ve ever had. All the skewers were amazing and the fried chicken and other bar snacks are classic bar foods, but way elevated- can not wait for the rest of the space to open!“

“I stopped in with friends before a event Sunday evening. The staff was warm and welcoming. I had the lentil sambusas and a peanut-infused coffee at the staff’s recommendation. The food was fast and delicious- the sambusas were warm and spicy, and the peanut coffee was delicious! In a kind gesture, the chef sent over a sampling of sushi to our table. Fresh and refreshing, the sushi was a nice complement to my sambusas and hot beverage. I’m not on this side of town often, but now I have a reason to come back.“

“Best Ramen I've ever eaten“

“There's a reason this is THE restaurant that visiting Japanese dignitaries go to. Genuinely one of the top Japanese restaurants in the *world* outside of Japan. (And with the accolades to prove it.)

Come for happy hour, or a fancy dinner, or try the outstanding omakase... you can't go wrong, and you can eat well at every price point from $20-200.“

“Highly recommend!! I found Uma Nori when I was traveling for work in DC. The service, food and menu were all very impressive. The people working their were incredibly kind and welcoming. The prices were very reasonable and the food was ourstanding. I cannot wait to return !“

“Outstanding performers and great food!“

“❤️ Oku. hits everytime. every 🍾 celebration we (my fam) head straightforward there.“

“Everything was delicious, staff and atmosphere were all top notch. We typically have trouble finishing entire entrees in restaraunt, 4 of the small plates ended up being the perfect amount of food with no room for desert. With 2 beers and a mocktail our total came to only $130. Given the quality and entire experience it felt like a great value.“

“Had a Great time celebrating a friend’s birthday! Food is amazing, sushi is fresh! Good atmosphere! Owners are Super cool and really knows how to make their guests feel special. Kudos to the entire staff for the Great service. Highly recommend!“

“We had an absolutely outstanding experience! Our very kind server Randy was attentive, knowledgeable and gave great reccomendations on dishes to eat & cocktails. Food was very flavorful! Atmosphere lovely! Highly reccomend. Really a great kick-off to our families weekend away 🎄“

“One of the best sushi experiences we’ve had on the East Coast. The Omakase was exceptional and absolutely worth every penny. A must‑try is The Heaven sake — incredibly smooth, crisp, and perfectly paired with the meal.

We celebrated my brother’s birthday here, and the entire family is still talking about how amazing everything was. Highly recommend!“

“Great food and fantastic staff“

“Very Nice atmosphere customer service was great and the food was superb“

“This is my go-to poke bowl spot whenever I visit my parents in Rockville, and honestly, I feel like it’s a bit underrated because it’s so damn good. The salmon is always incredibly fresh, and I love pairing it with imitation crab.

My usual toppings are scallions, sesame seeds, sweet onions, mixed greens, spinach, lettuce, seaweed salad (a must), sweet corn, edamame, cucumbers, cilantro, masago, and sweet egg. The portions are generous, the flavors are consistently great, and the price is very fair for the quality you get.

Definitely one of my favorite poke spots in the area!“

“Absolutely a must in DuPont. Creative and unique menu. The Roses drink was fantastic- staff and servers were so incredible and the music was perfect. Loved it! The sweet server/host even ran after us to give me a sweater I left behind. 10/10 recommend.“

“Don't let the exterior of the building fool you. Closed on Sundays. Visited on a Monday at 3pm and the door was locked, but opened very fast (they were on lunch break!). Let me tell you, the couple that own and operate this restaurant are the kindest, most amazing people. The husband took out order and served us while his wife prepared the sushi. Oh, and the SUSHI!!! Expectations exceeded, by far! Ordered the Chicken Teriyaki Box, A roll of Spicy Salmon Sushi and a roll of Shrimp Tempura Sushi (shared by 2 people). The Teriyaki Box was good but the Sushi Rolls were outstanding!!! Whole meal with 2 non alcoholic drinks came to about $65 without tip, which was WELL worth it! I will be returning, most definitely!!!“

“The pictures are not up to to date and they have much less options now. There's no more poke bowls, dim sum, or sushi. Just rice/noodle bowls, and pho.

I got a fried rice bowl with teriyaki chicken, and it was very good. You get to pick that toppings, just like Chipotle. It's a weird choice, but I added potatoes to it, and they were SO good. Great favor, soft and with crispy skin.

The serving sizes are big and I couldn't finish. I was just a bit disappointed they didn't have poke bowls any more.“

“Hands-down best ramen I have ever had.“

“Had a perfect time with my wife. Had the nigiri and hand roll omakase and loved it. Super fresh sushi and excellent preparation. Better quality and taste, and a way better value than other top spots like nakazawa and sushi taro. Will be back and highly recommend if you are really into great sushi“

“Stopped in for some delicious sushi and chicken katsu, we also ordered the calamari which was fried perfectly and had a nice crispy outside.

The chicken katsu is cooked perfectly, crunchy outside and tasty inside but not dry. The sushi is amazing, I had the spicy tuna which had a good kick to it and the daily special which was the Goldfish Roll today. GOLDFISH ROLL WAS AMAZING!! Spicy tuna in front and goldfish roll in back in the photo.“

“Legit Japanese food. I’ve visited 6 cities in Japan and this is exactly the type of food I’ve had there. 🍱 🍜 🍣“

“Food is good. They unfortunately charge extra for some toppings which is not stated on their physical menu. I was told I can choose my toppings at the end while the chef prepared my meal. When I got to the end they told me, adding an egg would be extra even though the egg is listed as a topping choice on the page where it asks you to choose between a Teriyaki bowl or a bento box.“

“Great food and excellent service.“

“Cool concept it’s like +6 kitchens in 1. They offer a lot of different promos on social media. From Alana pizza, I ordered the burrata and the bacon pesto pizza. The burrata was really fresh and I enjoyed the pesto pizza. From Di Fara pizza, I ordered the pepperoni, sausage and meatball pizza. Not sure if it was dough or the pizza was undercooked, but I wish there was more of a crisp to the crust. I found myself chewing longer than expected.

Location was really clean and ordering via the app was easy. There’s plenty of street parking around the shopping center. Prices are high for the area. I would definitely be back to try some of the other restaurants.“

“Great service and great food. Place always is clean. Good portions of food.“

“There were many DMV favorites I discovered at this restaurant. It is well worth the elevated price because the food is fresh, plentiful, and tasty. Best bacon and egg sandwich and seasoned fries in town! The decor is top notch with very comfortable chairs. Couldn’t recommend highly enough!“

“A favorite neighborhood spot“

“Been our favorite Uber Eats sushi spot for years because of the great food. Came in solo for my first time dining in before a movie next door, and when I told them I had a movie in a bit, everyone working there made sure I got in, had a great meal, and made my movie all at once. Highly recommend!“

“Enjoyed delicious sushi and curry coconut udon! The service was great and the atmosphere perfect!“

“Omakase experience was perfect. From start to finish, cannot recommend this place enough. Other Omakase experiences we have had have been very stiff / efficient, with a goal of getting customers in and out very quickly. This experience is so much better than that - intimate, not rushed, high quality.“

“I super love Akira Ramen, I love their Volcano Ramen,it's the best Ramen ever!Worth the price.They have all sorts of authentic Japanese dishes that you'll love. I also love their sushi plus, all of the staff are approachable, especially Emily. So....what are you waiting for? Come and visit Akira Ramen ,THE BEST RAMEN IN MARYLAND. 🥰❤“

“Stopped here with my partner because we were tired on a long car trip home. We wanted a tasty meal! We both got a couple of sushi rolls. Everything we ordered was absolutely amazing. I'm a big fan of avocado rolls, and the avocado was perfectly ripe and the most velvety, creamy texture to complement the rest of the roll. The rolls here are even better than some more expensive restaurants I've been to. The service was great and they even hooked us up with a couple of extras to enjoy. Definitely a great choice, would love to come back again!“

“My coworkers and I love going here for lunch. Their hibachi, bentos, Ramen and sushi are so fresh each time. We prefer here over quick way or any other hibachi place in the area and we have some picky eaters here. You have to try their dumplings, beef and shrimp or bento boxes along with their tempura shrimps. We also love that for their Ramen, the meat or shrimp are separated from the broth and don't become soggy. Please give them a try, you won't be disappointed.“

“The food is always excellent“

“The best sushi (to go) I’ve ever eaten...and I’ve eaten a lot of sushi 😅“

“Great service, good sushi, delicious mochi, and great location.“

“The guy at the front was super nice and very attentive. The food came out fast loved the fries and the gyoza’s were pretty good as well. Was not a fan of the Ramen’s we ordered at all. The meat was tough and the broth wasn’t that good.“

“The food is awesome!!! The steak was cooked perfect and the Fried Ceab Roll is a must!!!“

“EXCELLENCE“

“We have enjoyed several lunches here and have always felt satisfied. The quality is top-tier and great service.“

“If you like udon soup, you must try this place! Best udon I’ve had in Maryland. Shumai is great too - fresh and didn’t taste too fishy. Sushi (Kani tempura) is not the best but man, this udon is to die for 👌🏽“

“MY FAVORITE SUSHI SPOT!!! i beg my husband to take me to get sushi there or pick some up for me when he’s coming home from work. we live about 1 hour from there but it’s worth the trip. the people there are very kind. sushi is very fresh, good amount of portions and delicious. the price is not bad at all.“

“It was my first time there my daughter took me she said you got to try this please it did not disappoint the dumplings are amazing they have so much variety you can't go wrong with none of it you at least have to try this place once even for lunch“

“I stopped in on a rainy cold Saturday to grab dinner. I was craving a big bowl of soup given the weather and Fuji delivered. I got the shrimp yaki soba with broth (but you can also get rice) and it totally hit the spot. Warm, flavorful and full of vegetables. It was reasonably priced for a big bowl.
I also got the summer sushi roll which was delicious. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area.“

“TERIYAKI BEEF & SHRIMP WITH WHITE RICE AND MIXED VEGETABLES
FIVE STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Delicious, great portion size at a good price
Hot and fresh.
Very friendly service
Very clean restaurant

I Will be back 😁

Kid-friendliness: Absolutely

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, sidewalk to the right and left is wheelchair accessible“

“Great Hibachi or chef was excellent provided a nice show. The food and staff were both excellent!“

“Sushi is always fresh and tasty. Don’t skip the non-fish items, which are also delicious. I haven’t gone into DC for sushi since I discovered Ikko a few years ago.“

“Sushi Sato is a welcoming spot if you want a venue where you can actually hear your dinner company/date due to the table seating arrangement (not crammed 6 inches from another table) and also for solo diners (dining service for bar seating is top tier).

I’ve been here a few times in July, August and Sept 2025 and have tried both the AYCE and à la carte dining options. But I was recently impressed most by my last visit (August 2026); Alexander the bartender (or was his name Alejandro and I misheard? ) had some great roll recommendations (Sato, Pacific), made a great lychee cocktail, and he was super patient when I changed my mind on an à la carte order literally 30 seconds after he placed it into the system. 😬

I hadn’t tried dessert there until recently. The passionfruit cheesecake was delish. 😊“