17 Best Japanese Restaurants in Arlington

“Casey is exceptional being warm, welcoming, and informative. She deserves 5 stars and represents Yume proudly and professionally…so much so, I returned again one day later. Yume offers exquisite service coupled with high quality and fresh food flown in from Japan daily.“

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

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

“Great food......................“

“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!!!!“

“Excellent foods, good vibes, great services!“

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

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

“If you haven’t had a crepe from here you need to come here - it will change your life. I stumbled across this place while walking through the Ballston Quarter Mall and it knocked me off my feet. The crepes are nice and sweet, but not too sweet. At the same time they are so light and airy, they are the ultimate dessert or snack. Their drinks are also so good - I feel like it’s hard to find a really good matcha drink these days but these ones are legit. Also the location is great because there are so many amazing food stalls next to it and the space in general is nice to just hang out with friends. After you come here you will definitely share it with your friends to change their life as well.“

“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!“

“We went for our oldest daughter 24th birthday/youngest daughter's farewell going back to college dinner. They gave us a discount for our daughter‘s birthday and we had wonderful quality family time! The last time we went was for New Year's Eve. We definitely like to come here for special occasions.“

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

“Great experience! Good sushi I had the miso soup, deluxe dragon roll, Tokyo roll, and 2 American dream roll. My favorite was the American dream roll! I ate too much because it was so good. My server was Issac. He was good. He was just attentive enough to make sure I was taken care of but not too in my face.“

“5/5 ⭐️ easily—this place has been our go-to sushi spot for a while now, and it never misses. From the moment you walk in, you get that warm, local vibe where they actually remember you, not just your order. The service is consistently on point—friendly, attentive, and just the right balance of casual and professional.

And huge shoutout to the chef—every dish shows real skill and care. You can tell there’s pride behind the counter, from the freshness of the fish to how beautifully everything is plated. It’s that kind of attention to detail that keeps us coming back.

Whether it’s a quick dinner or a longer hang with friends, it just hits every time. Love supporting a local spot that does everything right. If you know, you know.

Gam-sa-ham-nee-da!!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼“

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

“A bit diff than the UK one but not a bad thing. Fresh juice was amazing and I loved the short rib bao bun and backyard and spicy sliders! Awesome kids ramen options which were super fresh and healthy. Love bringing my family here for a casual lunch or dinner.“

“Good food and good service . Very consistent!“