8 Best Japanese Restaurants in Bethesda

“5 stars - Have loved Tako for years! I miss the grill but the food is consistently tasty and presented beautifully.“

“It is a good place to eat and have fun.“

“This is literally the best Japanese restaurant. They have the best shrimp shuma. The service and atmosphere is awesome too! Little pricey but totally worth every penny. Awesome place in DC if you're looking for some authentic Japanese food! 💖“

“Love this new addition to Bethesda! Every Japanese restaurant has a different take on the “classics” and its own specials, and we’ve enjoyed everything from Takumi. Special appreciation for the vegan options, because they are definitely not universally available.“

“I discovered this restaurant after getting my lashes done at Evalash and decided to give it a try since it’s relatively new. I’m so glad I did! I ordered the spicy kimchee fried rice to go and enjoyed some spring rolls and wine while I waited. The spring rolls came out quickly, were perfectly crisp, and absolutely delicious — I wish I’d ordered extra to take home! But the real standout was the fried rice. Packed with flavor, the kimchee was just right, and the pork belly I chose as my protein made it even better. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“I love coming to Aji Nippon when I feel like eating sushi. It is run by the nicest couple and they are always so welcoming when me and my family come in. The atmosphere is great, everything is very clean, and the food is delicious! I would absolutely recommend coming here if you are in the mood for sushi and want to support a small business at the same time!“

“Kusshi in Downtown Rockville and Bethesda have the best quality fish in Maryland it’s always fresh. We visit this location at least a couple times a week. Jay always goes out of her way to make sure we have a great dining experience. Always friendly service, good food and drinks.“

“This place is a little hidden gem.
Food is southeast Asian: a mix of Japanese, Thai food options.
Its much menu is both delish & economically friendly.
It is small restaurant where the host greet you well, serve you well, and make sure you are at ease.
I have dined in & took takeaway from time to time. Menus so far u tried are: fried rice, masamaan red curry chicken, green curry vegetarian, rice with salmon, hot & sour soup, cucumber avocado maki roll, green tea, sake, desserts-“