50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Clinton

“Nothing less than phenomenal. Everything was hot, everything was fresh, and everything tasted amazing. Will definitely be coming back whenever in the area. Fairly priced as well...can't beat that.“

“Really cool experience! All the food is fresh and delicious! They have a wonderful array of options to make your Hibachi Bowl. I personally got a Pick 2 Combo with steak and shrimp and I loaded the bowl full of almost all their options. I brought the whole family and everybody was very happy! I would certainly recommend Sakura Go!“

“One of my favorite restaurants ever here in MD!! Great service ALWAYS.I was always treated wonderfully & the staff are amazin..Best place to get Teriyaki Salmon sheimp as the portion size is huge & always leaves me satisfied

I always recommend this place for their Great food & service“

“it's better if you order from Clinton MD if you live in Waldorf and this is good service we got our order on time it's better if you order then calling cause they could be busy taking other orders and i recommended if you call early or order early .“

“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!“

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

“Booked here because of the Michelin star rating but will go back for the service. After a bit of bumpy start, the Manager was quite accommodating and what an excellence recovery. Enjoyed the premium omakase, sake and whiskey. Never felt rushed even though the restaurant filled quickly. We were visiting from Texas but will make this a regular stop next time in town.“

“When I say moving to this area there are not a lot of fast food spots I like to eat in! This one here though I must say is one I will! The atmosphere for lunch was very nice and tranquil! No overly loud music just a nice little vibe!! It was clean and the service was fast! The gentlemen that help me was nice and pleasant! I got the lunch special and it was more than enough food!!! I do recommend just off cleanliness and customer service!!! So overall clean, good customer service, and great deal for your buck!!$$$“

“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!“

“I chose Akeno Sushi to celebrate my bachelorette weekend, and I couldn’t have made a better choice! It’s my absolute favorite restaurant in DC, and this experience just confirmed why it’s one of my top spots. From start to finish, the staff was incredibly warm, accommodating, and genuinely thrilled to help us celebrate. Nadia, in particular, was a joy to work with and supported me every step of the way in planning. The food was phenomenal, with each dish beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The drinks were equally impressive, featuring thoughtful details like fresh flowers that added a special touch to the celebration. The ambiance was perfect, with lovely decorations that made the night feel even more festive. Whether you’re planning a special event, a casual dinner, or a date night, Akeno Sushi is versatile, delicious, and always delivers a memorable experience. I highly recommend it!“

“This little place is a hidden gem!! It is not a Michelin star affair. It is a mom and pop place that offers simple, delicious food. It will be on my list everytime I'm in the city! If you're expecting fancy, this isn't it. It's straight up comfort food!“

“Had a great experience with NaRa-Ya on the wharf in DC. I guess you would call it a Japanese fusion menu - alot of traditional items with a bit of flare to them. Started with the seaweed salad that had some avacado, a sauce, and some strawberries. Was quite good. Pork gyoza were more traditional, but still tasty. Had a couple of rolls and they were well prepared and high quality. A nice mix of standard rolls and House specialities. And best of all was the service. Food came out quick, and the manager stopped by a couple of times, and even helped us out with a small problem - went above and beyond, I'd say, to help us. Nice atmosphere with views of the water from many of the tables. It was a little hard to find, as the entrance is around the corner from the main boardwalk, and then you have to go through a hallway and to the back of the building to find the elevator to floor 3.1 (what the .1 was I have no idea). But it was worth it. Reminded us a little of Tokyo where many restaurants are on upper floors rather than the ground floor that we are used to.“

“on point!! don't shy away from the menu, everything we had was delicious.“

“I would like to give a huge shoutout to Ryan and James, the dynamic duo behind the bar at Moonraker. Their energy, professionalism, and seamless teamwork create such an enjoyable atmosphere every time I visit. Not only are their drinks consistently excellent, but the genuine warmth and attentiveness they bring to their service truly stand out.
Ryan and James have a natural rhythm together that makes the bar feel welcoming and fun... whether it is remembering preferences, offering great recommendations, or just sparking good conversation. They go above and beyond to make guests feel at home, and it is clear they take pride in creating a memorable experience.
Moonraker is lucky to have them both!“

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

“Went there to celebrate my birthday. Sushi was very fresh and perfectly prepared. The slices were excellent, which made the fish delicate, tender and without too much dark pieces which have more fishy taste, no tendons/skin/muscle to make it difficult to chew. It was a delightful experience! The amount of different fish/seafood species was surprising. A special place to go to celebrate, if you love sushi. We paired it with a nice bottle of Italian Sparkling, which was an excellent recommendation by our server.“

“Great food and fantastic staff“

“I cannot stress enough how amazing the food was, yet somehow the service and atmosphere were even better. I've had Shrimp Tempura at every restaurant I've ever walked in that served it, and it was by far the best I've ever had here.

The Beef Japchae is most likely made with magic. And I'm coming back just for the sushi. I tried 4 different rolls (Spicy Crab, Spicy Tuna, Samurai, and Hurricane) and nearly ordered a 5th. Also try the Seafood Pancake. Or try everything, also good advice.“

“Small, with limited menu, but terrific service and consistently fresh and good food.“

“After a nature walk at Watkins Park, decided to stop here for a quick dinner pick up. The prices and quantity were fabulous. Welcoming and quick service. Generous amounts of salmon and shrimp in/on my sushi so it was a great value. Unfortunately, the rice was pretty bland. As a sushi connoisseur, I keep furikake and rice vinegar on hand. The Cherry Blossom was decent.

Recommend they pitch the soy sauce because it was tasteless. ?
But once again, my cubbard came to the rescue with some kikkoman. I will try the hibachi next time.“

“Always good. Pleasant staff“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sakura Express was absolutely amazing!
The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The staff was kind, quick, and made the experience even better. Whether you’re craving sushi, hibachi, or a quick bite of something delicious—this place hits the spot every time.
Highly recommend! 🍣🍱🔥

My only complaint is that when my glucose level dropped very low, I asked for a cup so I could get some ice and drink something to raise my sugar. Unfortunately, I never received the cup. As someone living with diabetes, this was not only disappointing but also concerning, since timely support in those moments is very important. I truly hope this can be improved for the safety and care of future guests.”“

“GREAT value— 50% off sushi after 7pm (from $10.5 to $5.25)!!! The tuna and salmon avocado rolls are delish and $10.5 or 50% off before closing (if there are any left).
The stickers are SUPER CUTE and $1 each!

They also offer great drinks (craft yuzu soda, topo chico, boba tea etc.)

♿️ Union Market’s entrance is accessible, but tables are mostly high top (low tables by the window and outside) and the aisles are crowded most of the day. Also good lighting. Very loud.

Wheelchair accessibility: Union Market’s entrance is accessible, but tables are mostly high top (low tables by the window and outside) and the aisles are crowded most of the day. Also good lighting. Very loud.“

“Service has always been great!“

“Their Tiger Roll is by far the best shrimp tempura roll I’ve ever had. So good I ate it twice in one day and I don’t live right around the corner either. Plus their prices are awesome, especially when calling in to pickup rather than using a delivery service. I’m kicking myself for just now knowing how great this place is for as long as I’ve been in the area.“

“AWESOME experience and food. Customer service and food quality is always on point. SOO much food based on the price! My family was very impressed.

Vegetarian options: Tofu hibachi, Vegetable hibachi, Avocado Cucumber sushi roll, 4 piece spring rolls

Dietary restrictions: If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, ask or let them know ahead of your order. Easy.

Parking: Easy

Kid-friendliness: No problems

Wheelchair accessibility: No problems“

“This is my favorite teriyaki chicken place in Southern Maryland. They're always moving fast to get you your food as quick as possible and they allways package it very neatly and easy to take home. Very friendly people, it's obvious they take pride in their work.
If there is anything to complain about it's only that they usually keep their television on a station that plays slightly trashy TV shows. Other than that I always leave satisfied and happy to support this business.“

“I came in 25 minutes before closing, yet I was greeted with open arms, smiles, and was told to take my time. The food and service is absolutely amazing here. Fresh food is always the best and they delivered on that too. Cleanliness is top notch as well! Javier and Jose are great representatives of this company. I came all the way down from near Baltimore to shore some homes, as I’m a real estate agent; I would definitely make the trip again just to come back here. You’ve earned a loyal customer. Keep up the great work!“

“Absolutely amazing.
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I went here after a job acceptance and got the chef's selection special thing (I cannot remember the name unfortunately) but it was absolutely stellar.
I brought some art supplies and relaxed while I ate delicious food like Miso, and well prepared sashimi.
The waitress/hostess seemed to be a bit new, but I completely understand.
The place is a bit small though so I don't reccomend talking politics or anything private as it's very likely someone could accidentally eavesdrop. (Like me, unfortunately hearing about a man's family disasters.)
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Definitely take your time here if you do eat, savor the flavors and get chef reccomendations, also try the seabream! It's phenomenal and my new favorite fish.“

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

“Amazing great food. Great, everybody. So nice and friendly“

“When I Tell You That This Is Life I'm So Glad They Open And It Was Jumping Nice Fresh And Hot Food Yesssssss Keep Up The Great Work Yalll“

“I watched a co-worker having what I referred to as "a food fantasy". They recommended this particular location for its service and food. My waze directed me to the location which is adjacent to the JCPENNEY parking lot in a strip with 2 other businesses.I arrived midday and was welcomed by a pleasant woman near the door. Within 5-10 minutes my meal was prepared which was a combo of teriyaki chicken and shrimp with veggies, noodles, green onions, sesame seeds and extra sauce.The staff was very pleasant and appeared to work well together as a team. The portions were generous and I would definitely eat there again. After I got home I too had "a food fantasy". My vegetables were perfectly cooked, not hard or overcooked. The meats were tender, fresh and flavorable.I have since eaten at two other locations and have come back to this one for a new combo. This time I added steak and the next time I will add salmon which came highly recommended by many people.I would definitely recommend this location, the service and the food options.

Parking: In front of the business are several parking spaces. The overflow lot of JCPENNEY is available as well.“

“This place is just amazing!The food was delightful, and I am so exited to come back!The outdoor decor is also super cute!The menus also fold in an interesting way that I've never seen.-Freyja, 10 years old(P.s. my family agrees with my and said that the shrimp is good)“

“Great friendly welcoming service and the food was delicious- I would HIGHLY recommend 🤩“

“Have dined and ate alone and with colleges at Momo. Always fresh sushi and great service. On my rotation in Old Town Alexandria. Love it!“

“Amazing place food really good“

“The absolute best sushi 🍣 I have had ever! So worth it! Mango madness/capital roll yum just soooo goooood!!!“

“The food is excellent and fast. Appreciate the hospitality a lot we’re good food.“

“Always a wonderful dining experience with Walter (Hibachi Chef) and others!“

“When we went there was no other customer. I love the fact they made everything to order. The guy who took our order was great!!! The food was awesome, although the chicken was a lil dry. A disappointment was they had no sweet tea or lemonade!!! This was my first time eating there. I had never heard of them, but I'll def be returning!!!“

“My family loves Sushi Hachi. Most of our celebrations are here.“

“The food is always excellent“

“EXCELLENCE“

“The dish that I ordered was great!!!“

“Finally!! I have been waiting patiently..ish 😁 for this place to open and so far so GREAT! Food is delivered hot, fresh, and yummyyyy...only thing I would say is to make descriptions on DoorDash with the difference between Hibachi and Bento, etc so it is easier to tell what comes with what item. I recommend!“

“Excellent food temperature and taste. Ended up getting a combo, however their vegetables were mostly just onion, very few broccoli or carrots, showing that lack of vegetable variety. Otherwise, great quality for the speed, convenience, and price.“

“This place is so fun if you love a variety of Asian foods, and this evening I happened to walk in on a fantastic live jazz band playing by the bar. Last time, we had Korean tacos and tempura, this time I’m having croffles, miso soup, and spaghetti. (I know it’s weird but it’s all so delicious)“

“I went at noon and it was not crowded at all, and it was quiet, a big bonus for me these days. No loud music and people shouting in order to converse over it. The food was very good, very fresh. I highly recommend this restaurant for Asian fusion cuisine and sushi.“

“Hands down best sushi I’ve ever had! Great service, fresh fish and ingredients as well as a TON of flavor.“