38 Best Japanese Restaurants near Laurel

“My coworkers and I love going here for lunch. Their hibachi, bentos, Ramen and sushi are so fresh each time. We prefer here over quick way or any other hibachi place in the area and we have some picky eaters here. You have to try their dumplings, beef and shrimp or bento boxes along with their tempura shrimps. We also love that for their Ramen, the meat or shrimp are separated from the broth and don't become soggy. Please give them a try, you won't be disappointed.“

“Great Hibachi or chef was excellent provided a nice show. The food and staff were both excellent!“

“It was my first time there my daughter took me she said you got to try this please it did not disappoint the dumplings are amazing they have so much variety you can't go wrong with none of it you at least have to try this place once even for lunch“

“Great food , good service!!!“

“Great Hibachi or chef was excellent provided a nice show. The food and staff were both excellent!“

“I have been going to this place for the last four years and have never been disappointed. I eat there twice or three times a month-on average!They have a wide selection of appetizers, main dishes and dessert. The food is both fresh and tasty. The place is clean and service excellent. If you love buffet style food, check this out...“

“The host who sat us was really snobby therefore I gave four stars on service but our waitress was phenomenal being that it was our first time eating there. My husband Really enjoyed the food and so did I. We will be returning.

Update: We have been back several times and we have made this place our must-go-to spots!! Selections are amazing....and I included pictures with our most recent visit on Mother's Day!!“

“I had a genuinely delicious experience at Teppanyaki Grill in Laurel Lakes Centre. The food was fresh, flavorful, and consistently well prepared, which is especially impressive for an all-you-can-eat restaurant. There was a wide variety of options, including good vegetarian selections, and everything was served hot and well seasoned. Our server, Beryl, did a marvelous job and was extremely attentive to our needs throughout the meal. Her friendly and professional service truly enhanced the experience, and we recommend her highly. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable, making it a great spot for both casual dining and groups. For the price, the value is excellent, and I will definitely be returning.“

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

“My daughter and I went there today! The employees were very nice and friendly. The food was delicious and the place was nice and clean. This was our first time eating at a Ramen restaurant, the lady that took our order was very helpful. We will be back!!!!“

“Great food and awesome staff.“

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

“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 eat here at least 3 times a week as it is close to my job. The food never disappoints and the staff is always extremely friendly. I switch up between the hibachi and the ramen depending on weather..... iykyk. The assortment of Asian snacks and drinks is also a plus!“

“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!“

“I ordered pick up.. The food was soooòoo good. Definitely will be back“

“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“

“Whenever I'm having a hard day I work, I buy a very specific ramen order through Uber Eats. The kind workers always go out of their way to specialize my ramen and provide a relaxing meal to soothe my workday. 2 years in and I've never been disappointed.“

“Sushi Nari is truly a wonderful place in the neighborhood.
The staff always welcome you warmly, and the delicious, fresh fish is some of the best around this area.
Everyone is friendly and professional, and their great smiles and service are an extra bonus.
I’m proud that we have a sushi restaurant like this in our neighborhood. Sushi Nari forever!🙏“

“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 👌🏽“

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

“I absolutely love this place, I eat here in the regular my favorite fried dumplings and sushi, but I just think 1 ingredient is missing in the rice that makes it sticky because the Shushi falls apart and I have to eat it with a fork instead of chop sticks but IT'S DELICIOUS!!!!! I will continue to eat here until the end of time ??“

“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.“

“Food and service are always excellent.“

“outstanding food and service 🙂“

“It’s a new place serving a new demographic, and for only being open about two months, they’re doing fairly well overall.

Most issues were operational. We were given a happy hour menu after the hours had passed, there was a small order mix-up that staff corrected quickly, and we waited a while for the bill. Arrival was also slightly confusing since the mall entrance was closed and we had to locate a rear entrance on our own.

Food-wise, the sashimi was average, the miso soup solid (4/5), and the snow crab roll was excellent and easily the highlight.

Overall, a good experience with some normal early growing pains. I enjoyed it, though it’s not somewhere I’d go out of my way to recommend just yet.“

“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.“

“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.“

“This place was so good! Visiting from out of town so this was my first time. Beef & Chicken Combo with fried rice AMAZING. Green Dragon Roll was so flavorful and would 110% get it again with its little crunch, Rock n Roll sushi roll was delicious as well with the right amount of spice. The workers were so nice and welcoming.“

“Nothing but love to all the people at Quickway. This place has had my back when times were tough. Good, filling food for a damn good price. The inside of the store is plain but that doesn't really matter anyways since it's takeout.“

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

“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.“

“I came here and got some sushi after bowing at White Oak, and the food was really good! Everything was to-go due to COVID; we got the California Roll, the Spicy Tuna Roll, and the Shrimp Tempura Roll, as well as Miso Soup. All were very delicious and the wait time was very reasonable!“

“Good sushi with brown rice option and good steamed veggies.“

“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 🙌“

“Me and my wife were just curious about what restaurants they had in the Live casino We walked all around and we saw Luk Fu into our surprise. The menu looked very nice. We are waitress was Ivy. She was very kind and patient with us being that we were new customers and all the food was discreet. We will be back.“