50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Colesville

“Fantastic sushi tucked away in an unassuming strip mall. I’ve been a couple times because there are so many appealing sushi rolls and they have all been fantastic. The fish is fresh, the proportions are good. I’d avoid the cocktails, they are underwhelming. They can be slow when busy but that should be expected when sushi is being made to order.“

“I love this restaurant and look forward to shopping on Rockville Pike so I can eat there. I met my son there this Friday and stayed a long time. They were patient and hospitable. Lots of customers; great food, good prices. I'll keep coming for (hopefully) many years to come.“

“Delicious Sushi and other great sandwiches like the Kitfo sandwich! Awesome teas and coffees as well as desserts!“

“Last minute Wednesday night stop & it was a perfect choice for an easy late night dinner.We have been before and always love quality of the food. This time did not disappoint!We picked the Bento Box - easy and quick. Service was excellent!! Food cam out quick, high quality, good quantity and absolutely delicious!! I enjoyed a beautiful, well balanced cocktail as well.Highly recommend!!!“

“Amazing little place in a location that has fierce competition. The quality of all the food was amazing while the service was fantastic even in a rush if people. The salad we got at the beginning was the best I've had in a Japanese restaurant. The miso soup had a really wonderful string flavor. The gyudon is the best I've had in the area. Usually at other places it'll just be the meat over white rice whereas here the rice had flavor to it which made the whole dish all the more better. The ramen broth was also subtle yet flavorful and the ramen noodles were top notch. Overall I'd 100% visit again“

“This place is an 8.5 or 9 out of 10 but it's better than the sun of its parts. We ordered a good selection of food and it was all good. The ambiance was good, chill, the service was prompt and attentive. Presentation was immaculate. The fish was really spectacular and tasted great. Soft, beautifully sliced, and no sticky slimy to be felt. Can especially recommend the white Flint roll, very creative blend of flavors and textures. The only complaint is that the nigiri construction could be better. It was too little rice to the point where the fish to rice ratio felt skewed and the necessary support under the fish was not present. There was also no adhesion of fish to rice, leading to the nigiri falling apart often. Maybe a small dab of wasabi or slightly stickier rice will remedy the problem. Still a great sushi restaurant and worth a visit.“

“So far I've only had two of their dishes, the signature bowl, and the salmon lovers, but both were impressive!I've been to a few other similar places in the area, but I feel like there were more varied ingredients, and you actually got a lot more food at this place for about the same price.They were friendly, happy to walk me through whatever choices I wanted to make and my food was out quick.Both dishes were tasty and I will definitely go back here again when I'm in the area...“

“Lots and lots of food options (don’t forget to look at their Menu Specials, separate from their regular menu). Loved that their menu was marked for dietary restrictions (I.e., GF) so we did not have to ask additional on how the dish was prepared. The server was very attentive and all dishes came out fast and fresh. Absolutely loved their garlic fried rice, good to have in addition to sushi rolls.Dietary restrictions: Menu is marked with all GF options.“

“Have always had great sushi at this location but I tried the Negimaki Chicken appetizer today and it was terrible, unable to eat it actually. Tried one piece and it was extremely tough and chewy. Tried another and same result. Remainder went in the trash. The spring onions were really the problem here and should be replaced with Asparagus maybe. If Katana would make and try this themself they will know what I’m talking about.“

“First time visiting & it was good. Dining in with beer & sake:Takoyaki: exceptional, definitely order them if visiting.Shrimp Shumai: good.Gyoza: tried steamed and probably be better to order fried.Rolls: Philadelphia & Salmon with Avocado - both good.Suggestions: Takoyaki & Shumai, any rolls. Could skip Gyoza.General information: this place is pretty busy, so you may want to make a reservation for a party. Seating consists of dining room & outside patio. Place itself across from Whole Foods. Parking garage is 5 minutes walk.Pricewise: about $85 with 3 appetizers to share, 2 rolls, sake & beer.“

“The cook was great gesture playing with knives and preparing food“

“Yummy food with a great atmosphere! I had the Salman Gohan, which is a bowl with rice with salmon, corn, and other great flavors on top. The ratio was good to mix everything together, with a bit of rice left over at the end. It tasted very good, but it cost $18. The portion was sufficient for a meal, but I would have liked a bit more salmon for the price. The quality is good, but for $18 I prolly would have preferred all you can eat dinner at the dining hall. The service was really good and any questions I asked were promptly and politely answered. I got my food 5 minutes after the time I was told by the automated text message, and this wasn’t good because the person I was with had to catch their bus. The atmosphere is great, with a wood and plant theme. The kitchen is visible and connect to a tabletop with barstools. There is a cool large mural on one wall. I will definitely be back here to try some ramen and onigiri, but for now I give Onikama Ramen Bar 4 stars!“

“It's a small sushi restaurant on a busy street but there's a public parking garage a couple of feet away. The workers/owners? were nice and quick with service. Even offered recommendations. Not sure if they get a lot of dine-in customers because my friend and I were the only ones there around 6pm. At the end of our meal the server gave us a small plate of fruit, yum! I would definitely go back for a second round.“

“We order pick up 2-3 times a month here. The tempura shrimp appetizer always comes hot and crunchy. The sizes of fish in their hand rolls are generous. The inside of the restaurant is usually empty when I pick up my orders , but they are busy with takeout.Recommend to people who are looking for a good Japanese takeout place in Rockville.“

“Our sorority held a fundraiser with Kusshi recently, and not only were they easy to work with and incredibly generous, but the service was helpful and quick, and the food was beautifully plated, fresh and delicious. Def recommend going for a nice night out!“

“The food is amazing! The service is always great, and they are so kind, takeout or dinning in. I love the umbrellas on the ceiling! should be Packed! great for families! great location! The size doesn't matter! it's worth it for the food! our favorite sushi place! The restaurant is clean, and we can see how chef are making sushi! recommended!“

“We love the food and the variety of options, from Chinese, to Japanese, to Thai. Henry, Cindy and the staff are super nice and always treat us like family. We've been going for years, and we highly recommend Gourmet Asian Bistro!“

“Recently went to Fuji Japan since most restaurants in the area were closed and my parents and I were craving some type of Asian cuisine.Food is average, but decent given the price. It's a casual restaurant so when ordering you go up to the counter and pay for your food. If you decide to dine-in they'll serve you. Service is fairly quick though so no complaints about that. I had tried their boba which was not the best but not the worst. I don't think I would get it again in comparison to actually boba stores. It's definitely not tea based but I'm just glad it wasn't overly sweet. The tapioca tasted pretty good though! I recommend their miso soup but their salad and tempura you can skip out on.“

“I got the tonkatsu ramen. The broth was rich. The slices of pork were fresh, juicy, tender, slightly sweet, and abundant. There were at least 6 slices in that bowl. The assortment of vegetables and narutomaki added unique, delicious tastes and textures to the dish. Their food presentation is perfect. You'd have to see it to believe it. The ramen actually looks like it's straight out of those food commercials and restaurant food posters. All in all, it's a great place to eat.“

“Overall, I think Moby Dick Sushi is a great spot in the downtown Wheaton area to get your sushi fix. Actually, it's now my go-to sushi spot. I've visited this place on a few occasions, and I have not had any issues with my food and service. Moby Dick has a pretty extension menu that includes traditional and "fancy" food items. For the things that I have ordered (typically the general sushi dinners and basic rolls), I thought the prices are in line with other decent sushi spots in the area. The restaurant is a bit small with about 5-7 tables, so it probably will not work out well if you plan on dining there with 5+ people in your party. Also, the restaurant seems to be geared toward pickup and delivery orders. For instance, I do not think the restaurant has a restroom for customers. If you decide the dine-in, be aware that you will have people constantly walking past you to make or pick up their orders at the front counter.“

“This review is for 2 sushi rolls; I'll update this later if I try some other items. Bento Express opened about a year ago, across the street from my neighborhood. Its fast food Japanese, which is new to me. I was late coming home last night and in a pinch for food so I finally gave this spot a try. I got two salmon rolls, the Salmon Lover and the Spicy Salmon Roll, which were $9.95 and $6.95 respectively. Compared to a normal restaurant the pricing is great, especially given that the fish and ingredients were all very fresh. Downside is that neither rolls had much flavor, which is kind of odd considering they were both drizzled with spicy mayo sauce. Usually I don't need soy sauce for a lot of my sushi but in this case I did. Food Quality: 5 stars Food Flavor: 2.5 stars Value: 5 stars Service: 5 stars Ambience: 4 stars Honestly, despite the lack of flavor in the rolls, the food seemed so fresh that I'd give it another try.“

“Been coming here for 5 years and it's always a treat. So happy they brought back dining inside. Quality is great and service is fast! This time I ordered the Tonkatsu Bento Box for dinner and it was presented lovely. The restaurant also has a section for Japanese groceries and goods.“

“I love everything about this place. The ambiance, the employees, the food, overall a wonderful experience. The lunch specials are amazing. There is nothing on the menu that i would not recommend. I come often with my mom and they remember us each time. We do not even live locally anymore but still make the drive. I highly recommend the red bean mochi as well.“

“amazing food and service at the urbana, MD location“

“Oh I love this place. Located inside of block at pike and rose. Always fresh fish. Quick service. Good prices for pike and rose. Cheaper than other places nearby. Good place for lunch or quick grab. I'm the spring time, it is perfect to grab a box and eat outside. Favorites: Philadelphia (ask with no cucumbers), eel avocado and special rolls.“

“Once I saw the Yelp sign at the entrance of the restaurant, I knew I had stumbled across and gem and would feel right at home! I ordered takeaway and was impressed with the food at the Hibachi Express Japanese Grill. Everything from the convenient screen when placing the order (which really helped make sure everything was captured correctly), right through to the clean and open kitchen, made it a great experience. There was no long wait, the food was prepared after I ordered and it felt it was good value for money.“

“just got ENGAGED!!!Oh and dinner was great too“

“I grew up in Seattle and recently had a craving for just some basic Americanized teriyaki. First I tried Go-Stir Fry Express in Wheaton mall... was a bit disappointed, but it scratched the itch. Then I tried Hibachi Express in Kensington - Much better, not bad at all. But I like this one even more. They ask if you want extra teriyaki on top at the end, and they have more vegetables and chile sauce available (If I were to guess, probably just your run of the mill Huy-Fong Chili Garlic Sauce, but it's a nice contrast on your veggies and rice to the sweet . There's a white sauce too, but I cannot hang with mayo and I am 99% sure it's probably based on mayo. Only problem is that if I am going to Bestway across the street now, I have to decide between this, Aarash Market, or Pupuseria Vanessa if I'm hungry.“

“Definitely a place to stop by to enjoy some sushi. We had the shrimp tempura, California roll, spicy tuna eel, and the ramen. Atmosphere was great; staff were attentive and very professional. Def looking forward to trying out the entire menu. I drove so I couldn't order from the drink menu. There is quite a selection. My phone died before I could take pictures of the drink menu. Stop by and get your sushi on.“

“I've come to La Fantome multiple times for group lunches, thought I'd try out this kitchen since a lot people from my group order here. I do like the ability to order from your phone, it allows you time to look over the menu & not feel rushed. Customer service was good, only interacted with a server when they delivered my food. Had the California Roll which was good for the price. Will order from here again.“

“This wonderful, peaceful nook has my favorite California Roll in the area: Thin outer layer of rice; and a generous, finely slivered crab mix with fresh avocado. Every component tastes and feels very fresh. The wasabi, ginger, rice, everything! Sushi is pretty "simple"; ergo if one aspect is mediocre, the dish will be ... unspecial. The CA Roll here comes generously sprinkled with those tiny, bright orange roe that pop in your mouth with a faint but welcome added bonus of fresh fish. Every time I have ever ordered this, the freshness, presentation, size (generous on filling, so if you like a low carb diet but are craving sushi, this is your spot. The CA Roll is typically 85-90% filling.) They have a lunch special on prices between 11am-3pm, M-F, with excellent prices on select sushi and bentos. I honestly love their CA Rolls. (I have also greatly enjoyed their tempura meals. The dilping sauce is a traditional thin, broth-like consistency. (I personally favor savory over sweet, and the tempura sauce here is mildly sweet. I suspect that folks in the Mid-Atlantic used to Southern cooking may like the slight sweetness more than I do, but ot is mild and enjoyable. I am from Hawaii and grew up making tempura witg my mom at home.) They make wonderful tempura. The batter is light and crisp! (Not like the heavy, greasy dough that mortified me from a well-received other Japanese eaterie in my county here.). Maki Bar has fresh, delicious, very tastefully seasoned sushi. So Happy every visit for over 5 years now.“

“I can not describe how much this orange chicken saved my day! It had been a long day and since it was late there weren’t many options. However, I called Bite of Asia 10 minutes before they closed and they were still able to make me an amazing meal in 6 minutes. Truly amazing! Also the gentleman at the front was so kind and welcoming!!“

“I have been coming to Isushi since I was at least 13, and I’m 25… I came in today and it’s gone. I will MISS THEM FOREVER!!!! I hope you guys see this! I love you guys very much. I hope all is well. This really is heartbreaking to see you go!!!! Please let me know if you’re going elsewhere!!!“

“Just a great Japanese express restaurant since I had the combination of chicken, beef, and shrimp, in addition to the General Tso's chicken were just phenomenal and the Godzilla roll was just a blast. 9/10 just could include a few more items on the menu.“

“The sushi was very good and tasty with a very good menu. I had a good time. It was the first time I came here and ate.Vegetarian options: it was goodDietary restrictions: it was goodParking: GoodKid-friendliness: It is suitable for children and teenagers and they can use and eat halal food and sushiWheelchair accessibility: OK“

“Absolutely loved it! The rolls are delicious and perfectly done. I got California Roll, Spicy Shrimp Roll and Eel Avocado Roll; the atmosphere is so calm and clean. I was hesitant to try but it’s a most, I may have found my new fav sushi place.“

“Our shop ordered a feast to celebrate a birthday - not only was the food ready when we expected it to be, but it was all absolutely fantastic - thanks Moko Sushi for making our lunch a success :)“

“love it here! great asian options in a comfy location!“

“Really good, fresh sushi. Every time I go. Actually this is my go to place, for sushi, when I don't want to drive too far. I frequent the Tropical Thunder, Dynamite, Maryland and Volcano Rolls. I also like the bento boxes, when I want a variety of food. My husband loves the teriyaki plates. The Yum Yum sauce is super spicy! Sweet, but spicy.“

“This is a great little place. We were looking for a quick place to get sushi without spending a fortune. Ordered the fried cream cheese wontons (not fantastic but tasty), and two sushi burritos (raging bull and the crouching tiger). Both were excellent and filling. Definitely recommend this place. It is a small place in a strip mall setting.“

“Hubby had been bemoaning lack of good fast casual hibachi near us, the other options he'd tried being less than desirable. So when I saw Kobe had such good reviews, we had to give it a try. All in all I was quite happy with our meals. I had a beef + noodle bento (noodles are 50c extra but absolutely worth it), he had a chicken bento. It was all good, but the chicken was better than the beef, mainly because the beef was just slightly overdone. They'd gotten a nice char on it but went too far as it was no longer juicy on the inside. The chicken on the other hand had a nice outer char but was still nice and juicy. Both were well marinated, as were the noodles that came with my bento (delicious!). The bento also came with a few pieces of california roll (which were just fine), two fried dumplings (which were also fine) and two crab rangoons (which were definitely heavier on the cream-cheese and scallion than crab, I'm not sure whether any crabs were actually harmed in the making of these...but they tasted good so that's all I care about).The meal size was just a little bigger than I needed to be full. Probably not a split-in-two size, but a good single meal size, and besides the fried sides wouldn't keep well. The prices are reasonable, each bento was in the 10-11 dollar range plus the upcharges. I had read that yum yum sauce was an upcharge, but the lady brought us two to our table. I'd definitely order them, they are quite tasty, kind of like a fruity mayo flavor. They had canned sodas so we split one. IIRC there were about half a dozen tables if you want to eat in. I'm thinking next time I might order a bowl instead of a bento and take part of it home. I think I read the bowls come with veggies in addition to the meat and rice/noodles. I will definitely get the noodles though as they are super yum.“

“Stopped in to try their food and was not disappointed. The lunch prices to portions are exceptionally generous. Their Wanton Soup is absolutely divine, dumplings were so delicious, but the egg rolls do leave something to be desired. I could nitpick certain details, but the service was outstanding and I didn't feel cheated out of my money for what I received. Would recommend and would go again.“

“My wife and I went to Hanaro during lunch time, but it was only for takeout. There were some crumbs on the floor and some dust by the waiting area, but the store was fairly clean. The price of the sushi is reasonable and the taste and flavor of the sushi is of the highest quality. I am giving this restaurant a four-star rating because the taste of the sushi was truly exceptional and of the highest quality. Despite some minor cleanliness issues, the reasonable price and outstanding flavor make Hanaro a great choice for sushi lovers.“

“I went for the happy hour deal $2 per piece of nigiri sushi. The sushi was fresh and the fish was very tender. I also ordered the pork shoyu ramen which was delicious. Inside the restaurant is small but they have outdoor dining during the warmer months.“

“My wife loves the beef chow foon. The noodles are always smooth, soft, and savory and the beef used is so tender that it practically melts in your mouth. We highly recommend trying them! Just be sure to eat them fresh as that's when they taste the best!“

“Hits the spot and is a good, affordable meal. They had a special of two hibachi bowls and spring rolls. Lots of food and great flavor. My partner said the shrimp was good but noodles weren't the best. I had fried rice and chicken and it was nice and flavorful.“

“Absolutely the BEST!!! Higly recommendable“

“Tremendous sushi and sake. Great atmosphere. Have been coming here for many years. Always a treat.“

“Very solid Chinese takeout. The customer service was great and delivery was quick. I thought the food was good and the price reasonable for a causal, quick, Chinese meal when you don’t feel like leaving the house. It’s my go to for that scenario.“

“The food was good quality for the price and prompt. Store manager even brought us a complimentary salad, which was delicious and very thoughtful, I was just passing through town and meeting a friend but if I were a local, I'd come back regularly.“