17 Best Japanese Restaurants in Alexandria

“Lovely sashimi! Authentic Japanese dishes.“

“Been here twice and the food was fantastic each time!“

“This place is awesome. Never disappointed when we go there. Their food is delicious.“

“This was the 2nd time dining in at Ichiban. The food is fantastic and the service is amazing. Gary and Ling are the proud owners and ensure your experience is perfect. Ling makes the ramen broth from hand and Gary came and sat down with us to just chat. You don’t find this type of service and care these days. Ling gave us complimentary mochi and a box of macaroons. My parents had a family business in Nebraska and I know how much heart, work and money goes into making a business successful. I will definitely be back… next week! 😊“

“Hinata Sushi is my family’s go-to Japanese restaurant in Alexandria. The food is consistently really delicious, with good portions and fair prices. The lunch specials are a really great deal— highly recommend.

The menu has a broad range of Japanese appetizers and dinner options, and both the hot food and sushi are excellent. Sometimes at other restaurants, the hot food is better than the sushi or vice versa, and that is not the case at Hinata. The kitchen dishes and sushi are always delicious. I especially love how fresh the sushi dishes are.

The service is also gracious and attentive, and the restaurant environment is not loud and always clean.

Hinata is a neighborhood gem on every level!“

“An excellent sushi place off the Little River Turnpike, straddling the line between casual and elegant. Perhaps more old-school than modern, but that doesn't detract from the food and service.

Absolutely great place to sit down and chill, or to enjoy a great meal. Doesn't have to be sushi, they also have Thai.“

“Delicious food and very friendly services. Been there many times.“

“Great food options and drinks. Very friendly staff especially our server, Khuan!“

“This is one of the best Japanese steakhouses I have ever been to. I have been to a handful but this place has always been my home. I have been coming to this place since I was a child and before the new owners. It has yet to disappoint me with anything. Atmosphere is always great and the food is even better. I miss Kawasaki because he would do the craziest things like throw an onion from across the room for a free meal (which I caught) some of the best memories of mine have come from here. I 100% suggest if you haven’t had hibachi before.

Kid-friendliness: Came as a kid and always had options“

“Have dined and ate alone and with colleges at Momo. Always fresh sushi and great service. On my rotation in Old Town Alexandria. Love it!“

“We loved this place. Had to visit a second time to make sure it wasn’t a fluke. Now it will be part of our rotation. The service is fast and friendly, the portions and prices are reasonable, and the food is so good. The sushi doesn’t disappoint!“

“Always a wonderful dining experience with Walter (Hibachi Chef) and others!“

“Taste of Asia is a local mom and pop restaurant in Alexandria where my family frequently orders our buffet style party trays from — we would highly recommend the Orange Chicken, Lo Mein, and stir fry options. The portions are generous, the food is delicious, and the staff is always friendly.

Pro-tip: order catering from Taste of Asia — it’s been amazing for us every time“

“We come here for lunch often because it’s close to the office, and the sushi is good quality at a decent price with good service. It’s a special place to celebrate birthdays and promotions. I especially appreciate how anytime I’ve encountered a small issue or misunderstanding, the owner went above and beyond to clear things up and make it right.“

“I ordered delivery from Sarku Japan, and it exceeded my expectations! The food arrived hot and fresh, and the portions were incredibly generous—definitely enough for leftovers. The chicken teriyaki was packed with flavor, perfectly grilled, and paired well with the rice and vegetables. Everything was well-packaged, and the delivery was on time.

If you're looking for a delicious, filling meal that doesn’t skimp on portion size, Sarku Japan is a great choice. I’ll definitely be ordering again!“

“Very good sushi and skewers. The bartender was super nice and made delicious cocktails. The Zuki moon Pilsner was very good as well. We got the deluxe tuna roll and rib eye skewers. Can’t wait to go back and try other items. Highly recommend!“

“The Presentation of the Food so artistic 😋 😍“