28 Best Japanese Restaurants near Derwood

“I have nothing but good things to say about Gourmet Asian Bistro (7224 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MD 20855). It offers Chinese, Thai, and sushi. I've eaten there 3 times in the past 2 weeks, and it's been excellent every time and affordable! The vegetable tofu soup ($2.95) is huge, satisfying, and full of veggies. The wonton soup ($2.95) has 3 good sized wontons. Both soups come with a bowl of tastier-than-average fried wonton strips on the side that I end up munching on during the entire meal. The sizzling black pepper beef ($16.95?) was tasty, but I was more impressed by the noodle dishes. The beef chow fun ($14.95?) and the Singapore mei fun ($13.95) were beautifully seasoned and cooked perfectly. I've also gotten the salmon nigiri ($5.95?) a couple times, and it's generously portioned and fresh with great quality salmon. Every meal ends with a complimentary tiny scoop of vanilla ice cream and fortune cookie. There are plenty of good Chinese restaurants in MoCo, but Gourmet Asian Bistro is my current favorite for best flavor and value.“

“This is our favorite to go sushi place. The kids love the dishes here. The sushis are awesome and well priced. The ramen were delicious, and they generously divided a bowl into two small bowls for the kids. The Osaka fried rice is also a favorite, and we keep going there. At the end, the bubble teas are nice to finish with and are not expensive like those places.“

“I have overlooked Sushi N You for years eventhough it is right under my nose. Don't make the same mistake I did! This is an amazing gem in the neighborhood. The sushi was EXCELLENT. The place is spotless, cozy, and welcoming. The staff was so nice, attentive, and accommodating. We will now be regular customers for both carry-out and dine-in.“

“This is my go-to poke bowl spot whenever I visit my parents in Rockville, and honestly, I feel like it’s a bit underrated because it’s so damn good. The salmon is always incredibly fresh, and I love pairing it with imitation crab.

My usual toppings are scallions, sesame seeds, sweet onions, mixed greens, spinach, lettuce, seaweed salad (a must), sweet corn, edamame, cucumbers, cilantro, masago, and sweet egg. The portions are generous, the flavors are consistently great, and the price is very fair for the quality you get.

Definitely one of my favorite poke spots in the area!“

“Great price great eats inside of 99 grocery store.“

“I really enjoy with with Matcha drink tonight“

“This was my first time here and all of the servers were so helpful in making my decision. I couldn’t decide so I chose two rolls: the Out of Control and the Crispy tuna. The crispy tuna is deep fried but didn’t taste that way! It was very flavorful and so was the out of control, which is not a fried roll. I also had the white seared tuna for happy hour. I will certainly be back soon! Highly recommend!“

“We have been to TaiPei Tokyo Cafe several times and have enjoyed the meal and the service from Flora and Kylie. They and the way our food was prepared and served always makes the visit enjoyable. I have tried many items on their menu and never disappointed. We will certainly go back. John“

“I ordered the pork katsu curry and it was perfect. The katsu was crisped just right—golden and crunchy on the outside while still tender inside. The curry itself was thick and savory with a deep, comforting flavor, and it had plenty of pork pieces, which made it feel really filling. The rice balanced everything out perfectly and soaked up the sauce so well.

The place was pretty busy, but we got lucky and found a table. It’s clearly popular, and after eating here, it makes sense why. Despite the crowd, the staff was fast and efficient with getting food out, which I really appreciated.

Service stood out too—everyone was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. One small detail I liked was the waitress complimenting my rose pink debit card, which just added a nice personal touch to the experience.

Another bonus is the location—it’s right under a Japanese grocery store, which makes it super convenient if you want to grab anything before or after your meal.

Overall, it’s definitely worth the price. Great food, solid portions, and excellent service. I’d absolutely come back and would recommend it to anyone who loves authentic Japanese food.“

“Best Ramen I’ve ever had, though sometimes the service was slow. Coming back again in a couple weeks, it tasted so good!“

“Excellent food . The sushi,grilled squid,yellow tail collar and the seafood udon were all delicious. The server was most kind and gracious despite the fact she had so many tables to wait on the the time
The staff overall is truly commended for their hospitality and presentation.“

“Excellent presentation in hibachi food tossing around and amazing our sights and senses!“

“Five stars for our waitress Jai, she made the experience! We went on a Sunday around 4:00-ish and had so much fun. We ordered three rounds of sushi and dessert. It is $15-20 a specialty roll, but they have really good portion sizes. Jai got our food out fast, was consistently swinging by to check in, and was prompt with the check. She also totally sold us on their sushi brunch, which we will be going back for!“

“Never ordered from the food court before until now. The.Best.Sushi.Ever. I’ve never had California roll more fresh than this. The service is exceptional, absolutely amazing, the plate itself to eat in here is presentable. Just wow! Thank you Sushi Friends, I can tell your passionate.“

“I'm a big fan of Sushi, and this is one of my favorite places. There’s a great variety of options, the atmosphere is calm and relaxing, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. If you're looking for a peaceful place to enjoy good sushi, don’t think twice — this is the spot.“

“Truly a gem. The service was above and beyond, the food was excellent with both quantity and quality in spades. We had shrimp tempura (fried beautifully) and I had an amazing scallop burst. I highly recommend it to anyone who is remotely a fan of sushi or Japanese cuisine. There's plenty of variety and it's one of those places that you'll come out happier than when you walked in.“

“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.“

“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. :)“

“This is the Nori Japan that used to be in Lakeforest Mall.

I remember when I was a kid, we used to go to the mall and we would always get nori japan!

Got the chicken teriyaki with half noodles and half fried rice with extra chicken! It was so good! Just as I remembered it! Took me back to when I was a kid! Will be visiting whenever I'm back in town!“

“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 :)“

“I rarely ever a review but I had for Fuji Japan! Betty the owner was super sweet and the food was amazing! I go to a lot of Japanese or Hibachi places and this is by far my favorite. This would be 5 star review - lowest 4.8. Also very reasonable pricing and great portion size. Betty explained that the ingredients are home made and you can definitely tell the authentic taste!“

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

“So there is a level of precision in presentation, with generous portions-delicious is a given,

The Women at the register are happy and efficient.

There is an unmistakable tension between the hispanic sous chefs and the main guy back there (Friday) which some may not care about. I am not trying to sound too woke and liberal. I am a foodie. In the style of nothing being hidden, somebody needs to take a joy class, or at least see it as good for business IMHO. I used to serve food in a monastery so I realize the bar is set high for me, but we would let the Donny and Debby Downers take the night off if they brought this energy into the kitchen.

Not the review you thought would happen. The food is amazing! I am not exagerating though. If I come to the door again and see the same tension-to include proximity scowls, then I’ll probably wait until another night and get a 5 Guys burger next door.

Otherwise it is a welcome change to quick food at night, on your way home, with a high quality to the brand ❤️“

“It's pretty good I had their rock and roll and salmon lover. 😋 bathroom needs a lot of love soap paper towels and good lighting. Lots of places to sit. Cashier wasnt too familiar with the menu when asked if cooked or raw 🤔. Salmon lover definitely raw still good though. Parking lot is real tight and trashy not their fault but still something to keep an eye out. Id give it another try next time. I wanted for here the cashier still oblivious to my needs but food quality was fair.“

“The maiden steps of Kusshi were a bit wobbly but things are really starting to turn around with the help of newly hired creative director Clint. The ramen and karaage are noticeably much better than what they were before. Deep savory ramen broth from hours of simmering. Juicy chicken karaage from a long overnight rest in marinade. The sushi rice significantly better than from when Kusshi first started.

Service is fast and polite. The atmosphere is lively and casual.“

“I visited the Quickway in Rockville for the first time, and I was really impressed. The food was fresh, delicious, and exceeded my expectations. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the restaurant was very clean and well maintained. I had a great experience from start to finish and will definitely be coming back. Thanks to the entire team for the excellent service!“

“Amazing sushi! I've tried Kusshi, kura Sushi, and Uzu Sushi in the Rockville area and was not impressed with their quality at all. However, Sushi Toro is always consistent with their quality especially for their price. The sushi tastes amazing and fresh, the service is wonderful, and the atmosphere is perfect for a date night or a casual dinner with friends. Easily the best sushi I've had in Rockville. Highly recommend!“