18 Best Japanese Restaurants in Arlington

“The staff and service was impeccable. This is hands down the best sushi restaurant I've ever experienced. The seafood is incredibly fresh, and every dish is visually stunning. The creativity behind the sauces truly sets this place apart, and I even heard the chef makes his own soy sauce—which absolutely shows in the depth of flavor. The Japanese uni was beautifully presented, and the tuna was a deep, rich red that melted in my mouth, finished perfectly with a delicate sprinkle of truffle oil. Every bite felt intentional and expertly crafted. I only wish I lived closer—this would easily be my daily go-to restaurant.“

“just want to tell you...the best in DMV 5☆“

“This is my favorite sushi place! I always recommend it to all my friends! It's a great Hidden Gem! The quality is always fantastic and so is the amount of fish you get! Lunch special is very solid. I try to come two times a week! Best quality in the area“

“Fresh and interesting sushi items. Extensive menu. Good service. I like what I’m eating :)“

“i had the best experience here, its my second time & this time i dined in rather than the bar. i had the best and sweetest experience with my server, Ina. She gave the best service and had the best personality. 10/10!!!!“

“Great food......................“

“Excellent foods, good vibes, great services!“

“it was great especially the music, if like Anime.“

“I absolutely love this place, their crepes are incredible. I’ve had the matcha chocolate truffle and the lychee rose and both were excellent. The crepe itself is so crisp and the fillings are always balanced and not too sweet. My only feedback is I wish they had knives and plates to put the crepe on; I was sharing two with a friend and it was impossible to cut them with plastic forks and try to share. Besides that it’s so delicious and I can’t wait to try more of them!“

“Super good food they have that holiday promotion for 2, varieties of meat from pork, beef, that chicken and shrimps are delicious. Friendly staff. Place is clean, excellent service. Highly recommend when you are in Arlington, Virginia come visit too!“

“food was excellent, staff was accommodating and very friendly, definitely going back#“

“We had a lovely dining experience at this restaurant. We had traveled to Washington DC from Toronto, and after a long day of walking and sight seeing, we were looking forward to some nice food. The Tonkotsu ramen was absolutely yummy, as was the California roll sushi. My husband ordered the tofu teriyaki rice and loved it. The staff was super friendly too.“

“Always great food, great service, never disappointed. Love love this place. Please stay open🤗“

“Cozy atmosphere, prompt & friendly service, extensive menu, plenty of parking.“

“5/5 There are few places where upon visiting, dining, and leaving, I find myself realizing - I can't wait to return.
The atmosphere, service, quality of food, and sake selection are absolutely brilliant. I thoroughly enjoy eating here and have recommended it to all my local friends. Gyu San is 🤌🏼🔥I was enjoying the experience so much I forgot to take photos of all the meats, will remedy that next visit.

You can dress up or go casual here, both are fine. I'd say you could bring children if you wanted to, however the crowd seems to be more young adults.“

“The food is so fresh. The place is so quiet and peaceful. The server is so nice and attentive, and the food is so well presented and delicious. Truly a beautiful place to dine. The place is a little small with only one server, but it is very clean and she does a wonderful job.“

“Last night was my first time dining at Wagamama and I was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant ambiance is amazing and the staff is very friendly and welcoming! I will have to recognize that this king of cuisine is really not my cup of tea but nevertheless delicious and fresh. Their bao buns with mushrooms and eggplants were outstanding! I would visit again to try a few more dishes!“

“Very good service. Nice people. Good izakaya food. Very reasonable price. Great space.“