21 Best Japanese Restaurants in Alexandria

“Lovely sashimi! Authentic Japanese dishes.“

“Delicious spicy beef noodle soup“

“Love this place, sushi & ramen is consistently delicious. I also love the matcha latte, and mango mousse cake. Solid choice for dine in or takeout. The broth reminds me of home. And the prices are very reasonable. Street parking/ pickup available.“

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

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

“First of all - I absolutely love the sushi here. It’s one of the best spots in Old Town. Super fresh fish and creative rolls. The miso soup and salad are always great too. And don’t skip on the appetizers - gyoza, shumai and hamachi Kama are so so good. However, the service is always a little slow and the vibe/decor is just kinda eh and just a little…cold? Not very warm/welcoming. I stick to takeout usually and again, the sushi is top notch.“

“Went last night for the soft opening and was very impressed from start to finish. The bartender, Chi, was personable and very attentive and we enjoyed various foods that were all top notch and some nice wine. Other staff who are coming and going were also very nice and you would never have known it was their first night. I worked in various aspects of the restaurant business for 15 years and have been to various soft openings, and these guys did a fantastic job. The owner Jay came by and chatted with us to make sure everything was going well and you can tell he really cares about everything. Pak Soii is a very welcome addition to Del Ray Alexandria and I can't wait to go back.“

“I love coming, the staff is very kind and friendly. I have been to other restaurants that serve seafood and in my opinion this is the place to go. I always come for the turbulence and supreme tuna are my favorite. The Philly and bagel roll are both great options as well!“

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

“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“

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

“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!“

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

“Food is great, but the Thai tea is NOT a normal thai tea. They use a powder instead of actual thai tea and milk. So it has a totally different flavor. Only reason I’m still leaving a good review is because they were very kind and willing to give a refund or exchange the drink for something else. 🙏🏽👍🏽 We exchanged it for a mango slushie and although it was equally as gross tasting (mega artificial flavoring) the customer service was great.“

“Been hooked to this resto since 2022. Been all over the US, from California, Texas, Colorado, Georgia etcc… and this is far the most fresh, and best tasting sushi we have ever gone. We always order the redbull roll and never gone wrong! We also order toro ( fatty tuna) sashimi because it just melt on the tongue like butter. It’s so fresh! The marbling on their Toro is majestic! I tried to look and eat for the same roll from other resto, and no one has beat kumo. The staff are always polite, kind, and energetic. If you’re ever in DMV, this is a must place to eat!“

“THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! Friendly staff, clean restaurant, flavorful food. Im all for finding quality food, with great portions, for an amazing price! It was so good yesterday that I may go back for dinner today. I got the general tso shrimp and my boyfriend got the general tso chicken!“

“Really yummy hibachi! Excellent customer service - I had an issue with my order and the management was very nice and handled it so well. Definitely coming back and recommend you come try them out! I had the chicken, beef, shrimp combo with extra yummy sauce.“

“Kyoto Sushi is hands down one of my favorite spots! The food is always so fresh and delicious — their sushi never misses. I seriously look forward to every meal from here. The staff is amazing too — especially Steven, who is always so kind, helpful, and accommodating. He’s such a sweet soul and makes every visit such a pleasant experience. Love this place and highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates great sushi and great people! 🍣💛“

“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 😋 😍“

“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!“