50 Best Japanese Restaurants near District Heights

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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.”“

“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!“

“I stopped in with friends before a event Sunday evening. The staff was warm and welcoming. I had the lentil sambusas and a peanut-infused coffee at the staff’s recommendation. The food was fast and delicious- the sambusas were warm and spicy, and the peanut coffee was delicious! In a kind gesture, the chef sent over a sampling of sushi to our table. Fresh and refreshing, the sushi was a nice complement to my sambusas and hot beverage. I’m not on this side of town often, but now I have a reason to come back.“

“Best Ramen I've ever eaten“

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

“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!“

“We had an absolutely outstanding experience! Our very kind server Randy was attentive, knowledgeable and gave great reccomendations on dishes to eat & cocktails. Food was very flavorful! Atmosphere lovely! Highly reccomend. Really a great kick-off to our families weekend away 🎄“

“Great food and fantastic staff“

“One of the best sushi experiences we’ve had on the East Coast. The Omakase was exceptional and absolutely worth every penny. A must‑try is The Heaven sake — incredibly smooth, crisp, and perfectly paired with the meal.

We celebrated my brother’s birthday here, and the entire family is still talking about how amazing everything was. Highly recommend!“

“The food was amazing , I would recommend it 💯. The staff/team members are polite and very friendly. The store is vary clean. I had the Pho soup “pick 2” I would highly recommend it . The salmon taste so delicious . It was my first time eating from Sakura and the young lady named “keren” was really helpful explaining the menu to me . Also if you get a bowl the crab meat and shrimp is so delicious. Every thing was fresh .“

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

“Sushi Hachi is the best sushi restaurant I have ever been to; it was so good that my boyfriend and I went back two nights in a row. Their cocktails are great, and my personal favourite was the 8th street specialty sushi. The atmosphere and mood is calm and pleasant, and the staff and service is top notch. I have to mention our waitress too from the second time, Soko. She remembered us from the previous night, she even remembered which drink she had made me! And she took the time to make some recommendations for us, and brought us some miso on the house and was just the most pleasant and friendly waitress I have had in a while. Thank you!!! We will definitely be back again for as long as we are in/near DC.“

“HOLYYY! Straight fire 🔥 follow my instructions if you serious about amazing food.

#1. Order the Chicken, Beef & Shrimp.
#2. Ask for half noodles and half fried rice.
#3. Order a soda (I got Canada Dry).
#4. Patiently wait 15 minutes.
#5. Tip your crew.
#6. Eat and enjoy.
#7. Thank the owner.
#8. Go ahead and write a review like I did, you know you want to 😋“

“Don't let the exterior of the building fool you. Closed on Sundays. Visited on a Monday at 3pm and the door was locked, but opened very fast (they were on lunch break!). Let me tell you, the couple that own and operate this restaurant are the kindest, most amazing people. The husband took out order and served us while his wife prepared the sushi. Oh, and the SUSHI!!! Expectations exceeded, by far! Ordered the Chicken Teriyaki Box, A roll of Spicy Salmon Sushi and a roll of Shrimp Tempura Sushi (shared by 2 people). The Teriyaki Box was good but the Sushi Rolls were outstanding!!! Whole meal with 2 non alcoholic drinks came to about $65 without tip, which was WELL worth it! I will be returning, most definitely!!!“

“The pictures are not up to to date and they have much less options now. There's no more poke bowls, dim sum, or sushi. Just rice/noodle bowls, and pho.

I got a fried rice bowl with teriyaki chicken, and it was very good. You get to pick that toppings, just like Chipotle. It's a weird choice, but I added potatoes to it, and they were SO good. Great favor, soft and with crispy skin.

The serving sizes are big and I couldn't finish. I was just a bit disappointed they didn't have poke bowls any more.“

“EXCELLENCE“

“Cool concept it’s like +6 kitchens in 1. They offer a lot of different promos on social media. From Alana pizza, I ordered the burrata and the bacon pesto pizza. The burrata was really fresh and I enjoyed the pesto pizza. From Di Fara pizza, I ordered the pepperoni, sausage and meatball pizza. Not sure if it was dough or the pizza was undercooked, but I wish there was more of a crisp to the crust. I found myself chewing longer than expected.

Location was really clean and ordering via the app was easy. There’s plenty of street parking around the shopping center. Prices are high for the area. I would definitely be back to try some of the other restaurants.“

“Great service and great food. Place always is clean. Good portions of food.“

“There were many DMV favorites I discovered at this restaurant. It is well worth the elevated price because the food is fresh, plentiful, and tasty. Best bacon and egg sandwich and seasoned fries in town! The decor is top notch with very comfortable chairs. Couldn’t recommend highly enough!“

“A favorite neighborhood spot“

“I came to Kusshi with my mom over the weekend, and we both loved it!
The atmosphere was excellent, with all of the walls being decorated with murals and music playing. It was also well cleaned and all of the tables were set nicely. Our server was also very nice and fast with our service!
We ordered the Shrimp Shumai, which is always a favorite of mine at any sushi restaurant, as well as the Cherry Blossom Roll and the Pinstripe Roll. All of the food was delicious and the perfect amount for the two of us.
I would absolutely recommend checking Kusshi out for good sushi, and I will definitely be coming back!“

“This place was great. We thought it was just gonna be aesthetic with views, but the food is actually phenomenal. The only thing I didn't like was the steak and cheese, but literally ordered almost every other dish and they were fantastic. Edamame was even superior, which is usually super basic anywhere. Cocktails are incredible. The sunset views were great. None of the plates were actually particularly small, they were pretty good portions.“

“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.“

“WOW! I got the Aka Oni Karaka, no corn, plus spicy miso paste. 🗣BEST ramen I have ever had. The service was also top notch. Told Ariel what I usually like and he suggested this bowl. No regrets of any carbs in this bowl. I WILL BE BACK for this same exact meal.“

“I super love Akira Ramen, I love their Volcano Ramen,it's the best Ramen ever!Worth the price.They have all sorts of authentic Japanese dishes that you'll love. I also love their sushi plus, all of the staff are approachable, especially Emily. So....what are you waiting for? Come and visit Akira Ramen ,THE BEST RAMEN IN MARYLAND. 🥰❤“

“Good Food!!!! Good Service!!!“

“The food is always excellent“

“The food is awesome!!! The steak was cooked perfect and the Fried Ceab Roll is a must!!!“

“Sushi is always fresh and tasty. Don’t skip the non-fish items, which are also delicious. I haven’t gone into DC for sushi since I discovered Ikko a few years ago.“

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

“TERIYAKI BEEF & SHRIMP WITH WHITE RICE AND MIXED VEGETABLES
FIVE STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Delicious, great portion size at a good price
Hot and fresh.
Very friendly service
Very clean restaurant

I Will be back 😁

Kid-friendliness: Absolutely

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, sidewalk to the right and left is wheelchair accessible“

“Sushi Sato is a welcoming spot if you want a venue where you can actually hear your dinner company/date due to the table seating arrangement (not crammed 6 inches from another table) and also for solo diners (dining service for bar seating is top tier).

I’ve been here a few times in July, August and Sept 2025 and have tried both the AYCE and à la carte dining options. But I was recently impressed most by my last visit (August 2026); Alexander the bartender (or was his name Alejandro and I misheard? ) had some great roll recommendations (Sato, Pacific), made a great lychee cocktail, and he was super patient when I changed my mind on an à la carte order literally 30 seconds after he placed it into the system. 😬

I hadn’t tried dessert there until recently. The passionfruit cheesecake was delish. 😊“

“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“

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

“One of the restaurants inside the Stamp Student Union. Seating in common Stamp dining area. Great poke bowls. Consistently delicious.
Michelle is the sweetest! She deserves a raise!

Parking: It’s on UMD campus so look at umd website for parking details. I wouldn’t recommend driving here.“

“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)“

“Never been here all 4 years, but found it a couple weeks ago and I can’t get enough. Love the lunch deal it comes with two rolls and a soup which is the perfect amount of the food. The fish taste very fresh and the portions are great for the price. Highly recommend.“

“I have eaten sushi here many times and enjoy it every time! The fish is very fresh since they get if from the fish market next door, I especially enjoyed the king roll and a custom one I had them make as they also do custom rolls! Will definitely come again!“

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

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

“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.“

“I frequently visit this location, in fact this is the only location I come to here in Dc to have Quickway. The staff are really nice, I never have problems with them, they are very accommodating, and the food is always great. The best part about coming here is, the staff have my order memorized and all I have to do is come in and pay for my food.“

“What is it about astronaut-types who love sushi? This might be a generalization but Osaka is a NASA haunt. I’m pretty sure this sushi restaurant’s bread-and-butter is due in part to the fact they are literally across the street from NASA and know how to serve delicious sushi with decades of veteran expertise.

Osaka Japanese Restaurant offers tasty and reliable dishes. And has for many years. It does not have a fusion menu or flashy decor. It does has traditional Japanese fare that you will enjoy and likely come back for.

The sushi bar, itself, is small. I’ve sat at it a few times, over the years, and found it a friendly and comfortable place to dine alone. The service in the large dining area is usually austere and efficient. I’ve only ever seen one waiter work the entire restaurant at night and he does it well.

When we dined here, recently, I was in a Japanese comfort food mood. So, this review is devoid of any raw seafood reflections. There are many, many options outside of sushi to choose from at Osaka.

I was relieved to know that our dishes came with miso soup and a ginger dressing salad, as should be normal at full-service Japanese restaurants. The dressing was so good that I sipped most all it after the salad was gone. I lost all of my dignity and sipped it like soup.

I ordered a Bento Box. The Bento Boxes are impressive, here, because of their variety and portion size. We enjoyed Bento Box “B,” with salmon teriyaki, 6 California rolls, shrimp and vegetable tempura, gyoza dumplings and white rice.

I wouldn’t dare ask for a California roll substitution because I’m guessing everyone else does and classically Bento Boxes are not ‘make your own’. But I abhor the painted-red faux crabmeat in California rolls which one finds at many restaurants and markets. Not these rolls, at Osaka, however! I actually more-than-liked their California rolls and Ican honestly say I do not usually eat them without removing the meat. Not here. This is really saying a lot about their food quality, here. I didn’t ask but I think they actually use real crab meat instead of the pollock or otherwise fish blend that 95% of places use in California rolls. When you’re in the state of Maryland eating California rolls, faux crab meat is heresy.

The salmon teriyaki in the Bento Box B was a tastey surprise! It was super-fresh, perfectly seared and not overcooked. The shrimp tempura were average/fine. The vegetable tempura was even better: asparagus, eggplant and a yam. I think the fried coating could have been lighter and airier but it was not too thick.

The gyoza dumplings were a definite stand-out: were these homemade?! They must have been because they were expertly seasoned, delightfully herby and aromatic. Must get more gyoza!

Entree #2 was pork katsu called Ton Katsu. The pork was good but I much prefer their chicken katsu. The person I was sharing these dishes with preferred pork. It was good and well-seasoned. The ton katsu sauce was complex and the umami was definitely there. It was thick, smoky and dark. Not at all sweet. We also requested the sweeter teriyaki sauce on the side and I ended up using equal parts of each.

The second standout at Osaka was the cabbage side dish which came with the pork ton katsu entree. This was a lovely and unique presentation of thinly-sliced cabbage along with other flavors. I don’t know if they also offer this as an appetizer but I really liked it. I also added some ginger dressing to it and tasted even better.

All in all Osaka Japanese Restaurant in Greenbelt is maybe overlooked and should never be because their sushi and entrees are at least reliably classic and good, if not delicious and - at times - even surprising.“

“Amazing place food really good“

“It is a place that I have visited since its inauguration, which has been several years now, the service is very good, the food is healthy, what I miss are the soups that they sold when the place opened, they were very delicious and healthy chicken and beef soups.“

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

“me and another person went in and ordered some wings and a couple sushi plates. the sushi was great, i enjoyed all sushi platters i ate, and was at a reasonable price too. our server ariana who did an amazing service job. she waited very attentively and was a big help as this was our first time eating here, and i will say that everything we ordered at her recommendation was amazing. i’m definitely planning on eating here again soon.“