8 Best Japanese Restaurants in Bethesda

“We had a fantastic dinner! Great food and great staff. We had a variety of appetizers and rolls; with the crispy rice, torch roll and Maryland roll being the best! Thank you Linda for the recommendations, you didn’t let us down! We will be back to try Linda’s other favorite dishes. :)“

“We love our sushi and agedashi tofu takeout so much that we get it almost weekly. It is super fresh and always ready within 15 to 25 minutes. The staff is very friendly. We have eaten in a few times and the service is good and the decor is pleasing.“

“Rakugaki has been our go-to sushi spot! The food is consistently delicious, and even the presentation of the takeout is beautiful and thoughtful. What truly sets it apart, though, is the staff. Denise and Bibi are particularly wonderful members of the team who have made our family’s experiences memorable. They, along with every other team member, have always been kind and friendly.“

“Back to the scene of Lan’s and my first date!“

“Tried Kusshi in Bethesda recently and overall had a really good experience. The restaurant has a modern atmosphere without feeling too loud or crowded, and the location in Woodmont Triangle makes it a nice spot for dinner before walking around downtown after. Sushi tasted fresh and presentation was really well done. You can tell they pay attention to quality instead of just rushing plates out.

We ordered a mix of rolls, appetizers, and drinks and honestly everything came out pretty quickly. The crispy rice and specialty rolls were probably my favorite part of the meal. Staff was friendly and checked in often without hovering too much which I appreciated.

Prices are definitely on the higher side compared to casual sushi spots, but that’s kind of expected for the area and quality level. Overall a really solid place for date night, dinner with friends, or just when you want sushi that feels a little more upscale than average.“

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

“We had luch there today. I ordered teriaky chicken and my sister ordered mango shrimp. Both were very delicious. Danny, the Indonesian waiter was great. Attentive, courteous, friendly, and professional. I would definitely recommend this place for Asian cuisine lovers. They also have sushi“

“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!“