19 Best Japanese Restaurants in Alexandria

“I always enjoy a magical meal when I eat here.“

“Delicious spicy beef noodle soup“

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

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

“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.“

“Wonderful experience! The sushi was incredibly fresh, and the service was excellent.

I placed a pickup order and requested a few substitutions. The staff called me to confirm every detail, making sure my order was customized exactly the way I wanted. They were very accommodating of my dietary restrictions and went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. I truly appreciated the extra care and will definitely be ordering from them on a regular basis“

“My friend and I were staying at a Residence Inn nearby and we fell in love with this restaurant. The ramen was fantastic, the sushi to die for, and the staff were all incredibly friendly and welcoming to a degree I wouldn't have expected coming from the opposite end of the country. Big shout out to Gary as well, great chef and all around fantastic guy! I will be back!“

“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!“

“Can’t recommend this place enough!! It’s definitely our favorite sushi spot in town. A great quality for a great price and the nigiri pieces are massive. We usually get the sushi deluxe sampler with a little bit of everything. 1000% check this out if you’re a sushi fiend like myself. (Promise I’m not a bot lol)“

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

“Love Hibachi! Kiddos always enjoy the show. Our chef was amazing. The portions were huge. We had to take home lots of leftovers. It wasn't very crowded. We arrived when they opened at 4:30pm. Got the steak and chicken. Everyone gets two shrimp for catching in your mouth, which is optional. I got to eat my littlest kid's shrimp. Food was delicious. You won't be disappointed.“

“Taste of Asia is an absolute gem. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming, with a cozy vibe that made us feel right at home. The customer service was excellent – staff were friendly, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care that we had a great experience.

The food was amazing, full of flavor and served fresh. It’s such a bonus that it’s so close to home, because it makes it an easy go-to spot for a delicious meal any day of the week.

Overall, everything from the service to the ambiance and food was top-notch. I would definitely come back and highly recommend Taste of Asia to anyone in the area.“

“Umiya in Alexandria is a whole experience. From the moment you walk in, you can tell it’s not just dinner — it’s a vibe. Three floors, a rooftop bar, and all-you-can-eat? Say less. The variety on the menu is impressive, and everything came out fresh and flavorful. The wagyu? Yum. Absolutely worth it. If you’re going to do all-you-can-eat, this is the way to do it. Service was good — attentive without being overwhelming, and everything came out in a timely manner. If you’re in Alexandria and want options, quality, and a fun atmosphere all in one spot, Umiya is a solid choice. I’ll definitely be back for that rooftop.“

“Our family and relatives went on Memorial Day. This is a restaurant my cousin recommended that is five minutes from her home - she and her husband goes at least once a week. Absolutely understood why it's their favorite restaurant: perfect food, perfect service - the owner himself was there helping us order food that each member family would love. Only wish we lived closer!“

“Customer service today, extra next time. General Tso was lightly breaded and very fresh and crispy. The pork soup dumplings where soft and very taste, all around amazing experience.
Also, Got a pork Bahn Mi to-go since the food was so fresh.“

“From online ordering customizations to pick up service was amazing and quick there’s plenty of parking. Staff was friendly. Establishment was clean. Food was great I ordered a bento box it was great sizing and portions food had flavor it tasted good husband ordered chicken and shrimp meal he was satisfied as well. Only down side was the wasabi it was more of a harder thicker paste we ate used to more whipped lighter consistency but that didn’t effect much of anything wish they would’ve given us soy sauce but overall amazing highly recommend“

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

“The sushi svery good quality and affordable price. For my lunch the chef made my eel roll look like an eel with cute little eyes made of cream cheese! The service is top tier and you can tell they really care about the customer experience. The owner is friendly old man who feels like your grandpa and he put special effort by adding flowers and candles to the table and always bows very respectfully!
I also really love the decor and art and lighting that sets the atmosphere. Its not too overwhelming or overstimulating like most sushi places so its more relaxing. And the best part is it smells nice and doesnt smell fishy.“

“The Presentation of the Food so artistic 😋 😍“