35 Best Japanese Restaurants near Ellicott City

“Excellent food, fresh and beautifully presented; outstanding attentive service.“

“I always book here and have never been disappointed. I will go again and again.“

“The food is good! The owner is nice. Been going here for close to 15 years? I went in my college days til now.
The hours posted on google are not accurate. They aren’t open on Tuesdays and on Saturdays they’re not open at 10am. Please fix this!“

“Whenever I attend a birthday party or a special gathering, I bring this sushi and California roll tray, and it’s truly the perfect choice for a party platter.
Everyone always loves it, the atmosphere becomes more enjoyable, and the food is delicious and disappears quickly.
Highly recommend it for any party or special occasion.“

“Our favorite place for Sushi. Had carry out tonight due to CoronaVirus quarantine and it was fantastic as usual. Can't wait until this comment is completely outdated (and things are back to normal again).“

“Always thrilled with the quality of food and service at this location. They're all so accommodating and kind, and it's nice to rely on the fact the meal will always be good. Great deals before 3pm, too! We get the California rolls and salmon teriyaki and have never had an unpleasant experience.“

“The food was great and the staff is so friendly. Our cook was so wonderful“

“Me and my daughter had a beautiful shared experience here and this is now one of my favorite if not my favorite!!!! And the waitress is an amazing artist!!!!“

“Great food and awesome staff.“

“Delicious 😋 Place! The fish is always fresh & service is great!“

“This place was absolutely amazing!! The staff was so sweet and understanding, and they gave a lot of complimentary side dishes along with the main meal. The sushi that we ordered was very filling, and will definitely be coming here again 🤩“

“I will drive out here from Baltimore to come to this Sushi place! I have never seen so many types of Sushi in one place. They have the classics as well and an abundance of unique rolls. They also offered complementary soup, appetizer and dessert. I couldn’t believe they kept coming out with complementary items and didn’t believe it till we got the bill LOl. The prices are amazing for the quality of sushi. I don’t usually eat a lot of raw sushi but I had the salmon avocado roll and it was divine. The food was prepared and out to us within 10 minutes or so. Amazing amazing amázing!“

“Bar none the best sushi in Howard county. We’ve been steadies there for 15 plus years. Only wish we’d discovered it sooner. Highly recommend!!!“

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

“Very very amazing sushi. The sushi roll had a perfect combination of flavors. The seafood was fresh, the avocado was creamy, and the a crunch of the roll was perfect. The sauce brought everything together with a slightly sweet and savory flavor. Each bite was well-balanced and packed with flavor. I would definitely go back for more & I appreciate the great customer service as well.“

“If you like udon soup, you must try this place! Best udon I’ve had in Maryland. Shumai is great too - fresh and didn’t taste too fishy. Sushi (Kani tempura) is not the best but man, this udon is to die for 👌🏽“

“MY FAVORITE SUSHI SPOT!!! i beg my husband to take me to get sushi there or pick some up for me when he’s coming home from work. we live about 1 hour from there but it’s worth the trip. the people there are very kind. sushi is very fresh, good amount of portions and delicious. the price is not bad at all.“

“Great food Fellowship Great Bartender Great Atmosphere“

“Good sushi 🍣 and hibachi food“

“We had miso soup, salad, sushi, and sashimi, and it was all amazing. Very clean. Excellent service. Highly recommend!“

“I LOVE Quickway everytime we go our food is made fresh and the staff always is kind, we love getting chicken with vegetables and half rice half noodles an when its finally prepared they top it with a brown sauce kinda like teriyaki its sooo good and you have to get a extra yumyum sauce an a side of sushi dragon roll is delish ,delicious is the first word that comes to my mind, My son Arlan Clark Jr. enterduced me and my husband to the location on Nursery rd. My son passed away on October 15th 2022 and he loved going here,we even let him pick where he wanted to go for dinner on his birthday on March 5th 2021 he loved the food soo much he choose Quickway.. An when I go to eat there it reminds me of him,weve made memories there ,so it's a favorite place to go for us. Enjoy Bon apatite an God Bless . SINCERELY M.POE“

“outstanding food and service 🙂“

“We have been going to Yuki Sushi since they first opened. The food is wonderful. We like to try new things. Tonight the Owings Mills Roll was wonderful as was the Spicy Seafood Ramen. Great Restaurant, it will become one of your favorite places for dinner.“

“If you ever find yourself at Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), do yourself a favor and stop by Gachi Sushi across from Gate A9. I ordered the Triple Delight Roll, and it was incredible. It was beautifully presented, fresh, and packed with flavor. The avocado and spicy drizzle were perfectly balanced, and the textures were spot on. Service was fast and friendly. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, even in the middle of the busy terminal. Special shoutout to Budi, the general manager who’s been there for 14 years! His pride in the food and service truly shows. I’ll definitely be back. Whether you’re craving sushi before a flight or just looking for a great airport dining experience, Gachi Sushi is a must-try. Highly recommended! 🍣✈️“

“Omg- we came here last minute for my daughter’s 10th birthday. I called and asked if I can bring cake with us and they said yes! We showed up around 8pm and was welcomed with open arms. Immediately sat. The atmosphere is so cute. I can’t believe Starbucks used to be here.
Our server Ruth took great care of us and took special care of the birthday girl. The food was very fresh and delicious. The drinks were tasty too! We ordered the branzino, crab fried rice w shrimp, shrimp tempura rolls, and shrimp nigiri. Everything was delicious and we will definitely be back just to see Ruth 🤗❤“

“This is one of our reliable Go To choices for quick dinner. The food is good and fast. There is usually a table because most people take out. It's clean and everyone is friendly without being weird.

Honestly , if you think about the archetype of a takeaway hibachi place this is what you're thinking about.

I've also never had a problem with allergies here even when I forget to mention i can't eat pork or shellfish so you know they do food safety just as a habit.“

“Found this cozy sushi spot while passing through town on a business trip in MD and decided to stop in for a quick lunch. Really glad I did. The layout is simple and efficient, and everything just feels well run.

The manager was super friendly, and the staff all seemed genuinely happy—no grumpy faces at all. That’s always a good sign, and it definitely felt like the food was in good hands.

I also liked that they have a fountain drink machine right in the lobby. The restaurant is in a plaza with plenty of parking, which is a huge plus when you’re traveling for work. Solid experience overall and I’d definitely stop by again if I’m in the area.“

“Their services is great.“

“I stopped in. It’s been awhile since I visited Security Square Mall. I decided to get something to eat. I got the teriyaki chicken with fried rice and cabbage. It was worth the price. I will be back. It was $10 and some change plus tax. Next I’ll try the vegetable item on the menu.“

“Great food, family friendly, attentive service, convenient parking.“

“There is nothing fancy or refined about Quickway, but works for me. The food is nothing to write home about. The service is efficient, but that is about all I will say about it. The atmosphere is uninspired. Yet... when I am in the mood for fast food hibachi noodles... what I want is what I want and they do then well here. So yea... I may. Ot be proud of it, but I will be back and I look forward to it!“

“If you’re looking for an amazing Asian Burmese spot, this place is a must-try! The lunch specials are super affordable and taste incredible—definitely one of the best deals around.

On top of that, the service is outstanding. Mr. Thomas was extremely kind and helpful, and he even let me sample a curry shrimp dish they’re working on adding to the menu. Let me tell you—it was absolutely amazing and packed with flavor!

The food is so good that I literally find myself calling coworkers before work to see if anyone wants me to pick something up for them. That says it all.

Highly recommend checking this place out—you won’t be disappointed!“

“I love their food! Fresh and good presentation, just some cooks are light with portions. Good flavor and hot.

Vegetarian options: You can adjust your meal to veggie and rice only, all veggies sushi rolls

Parking: In a location outside of large department stores. Off street parking and parking lots in back and adjacent to restaraunt.

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“Just the simple fact that Hoi can remember your order without taking one single note is amazing. Ive been here several times and now he knows all my orders without me saying anything other than same. He is very patient and attentive, he definitely is an asset. The food is also amazing, I've never had a bad experience!!“

“For all my fried chicken lovers! This restaurant should absolutely be in your bag of choices.

I’ve had chicken in all its variants from all over Howard County and I find that their chicken is fantastically savory with a light, airy crispiness that gives off a similar sensation as biting into a kettle chip.

10/10 would recommend again for the weekend vibes 🙌“