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. :)“

“I'm changing my review and recommend trying this place now.

My first review was not good because of the service. This time the service was excellent.

We sat outside which is a huge plus in my book. I love sitting outdoors in nice days. The tables were clean and the atmosphere was nice.

The food was very good. It always has been. It was just that the service sucked, but now that it's in par this place is a great option for sushi in Bethesda.“

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

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Jimmy, the owner, is a great guy who really cares about his customers and is passionate about cooking and asian food. I will say, the sushi here is not what I would come for, I would definitely come for the chinese, malaysian or thai dishes. Try the rice noodle dishes or the malaysian curry.“