Ramen Restaurants near Bethesda, MD

“best staff best ramen my peace“

“If you are looking for ramen in the DMV. This is the place to go. I’ve been going here for some years now and it’s far from me but worth the drive and closer than flying to Japan when I want some ramen. The staff you can tell eat, sleep and dream about their craft which you can taste in every bowl they make. I’ve had ramen in Japan and this is one of the closest places I’ve been to that remind me of Japan. So below is a collection of different special ramens that they do during certain times.“

“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.“

“Good food, friendly servers.“

“Service was great, very attentive. Food is always on point 😉“

“10 out of ten would recommend my server Alexis was amazing definitely having to come again“

“I came here when they first opened in 2020, and I came again recently (2026). The flavor and quality remains great, although the line these days is really long and their opening hours don't make it easy for those outside of DC to stop in for a taste. I would recommend coming to give this place a try if you haven't been before, but it's not really worth the 1-hour or more line for a second visit.

Also, for their vegetable-only toppings, the portobello slices are decent, but for $21 base price for a smaller, more shallow bowl of ramen I would love a serving of heartier, tastier grilled maitake or king oysters. But with the higher costs, taxes, and fees of operating in DC, I could understand how the economics of that might not work well.“

“Great food and polite friendly staff.“

“Food was so delicious 😋 Frank was an awesome server. Music and setting was good. Can't wait to come back.“

“Best Ramen 🍜 in Northern VA“