Loved the lunch bento options. The tempura in particular was really delicious - light batter made it crispy and not overly greasy. The seaweed salad dressed in sesame oil was also good.
The miso ramen was just okay. We thought it was kind of bland 🤔 might just be a matter of personal preference though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abby
As soon as we stepped inside, we were instantly immersed in a Japanese atmosphere. The aesthetic was remarkably authentic, and the service and ambiance were exceptional. Although the ramen was somewhat a meh, I'm eager to try it again with their sushi or other dishes to give them another chance. Hehe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Emma Kim
Absolutely phenomenal dining experience from start to finish! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with attentive staff who made us feel truly welcome. Every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented — you can tell the chef takes real pride in their craft. I’ll definitely be coming back soon and recommending this place to everyone I know!
Hshshe Bdhhd
First-class service all around.
TIM
This is authentic as you are going to get in DMV. When visiting restaurants, look around and see who else is dining. If it’s filled by the restaurant’s origin, you are in the right place. Dined here about three times and haven’t been disappointed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Mikaela Nuzzo
There’s no better authentic Japanese izakaya-type restaurant in Fairfax County, perhaps beyond. Great sushi and non-sushi options, and the staff is very friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zahrlavi
Ordered the sashimi appetizer, deluxe sushi entree, and the blue ocean ramen. Courses arrived in reverse, with the ramen first and sashimi last. Not the best sushi or ramen I've had but it got the job done. Total came to $70 plus with tip included.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
E C
They HAVE REAL CRAB. Always fresh, service fast to decent every time, free salad and miso soup, and exceptional prices. 10/10 value.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
vitoon harusadangkul
Portion sizes are small. Food is tasty, but wait staff seem overwhelmed
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Rabid Squir
New Chirashi Bowl (Negitoro, Chutoro, and Salmon, I think) is very good, the fish is fresh and melts in your mouth. I highly recommend it. Photo below.
First time at Blue Ocean, and I was shocked to see four Japanese chefs in the kitchen, which is super rare around here. This place is amazing! It's like going to a friend's house for a home-cooked meal. I got the teishoku, hard to find unless you go all the way to DC. I loved every single bite, and I can't wait to try their kamameshi!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Kim
I've went to Blue Ocean countless times in the past few years. It is my childhood spot. The food is delicious, but regrettably, the quality has gone down from pre-COVID. They got rid of the salad bar and now we get only a tiny side of salad. The shrimp tempura is not as crispy, and there were times when the tempura seemed not fresh. I think it's a bit over-priced. I hope Blue Ocean will bring back its glory days!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Caroline Chung
The service was disappointing — our food was sitting there for a long time before the waitress finally brought it over.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
NAT Y.
Food was okay but the service was only good and attentive to certain customers and the waitresses were loud and never smile like you owe them money.
Food: 3
Service: 1
Angelina Sothmann
Phenomenal experience! We've now visited twice in a row, and this place truly offers the most authentic Japanese experience in the area. The sushi transports you straight to Japan, the quality of the fish and the depth of flavor are outstanding. The atmosphere is cozy, and the music sets the perfect mood. The service is exceptional; everyone is warm, welcoming, and attentive. Overall, a wonderful experience, I’m so glad we found this gem. We’ll definitely be coming back often!
Loved the lunch bento options. The tempura in particular was really delicious - light batter made it crispy and not overly greasy. The seaweed salad dressed in sesame oil was also good.
The miso ramen was just okay. We thought it was kind of bland 🤔 might just be a matter of personal preference though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As soon as we stepped inside, we were instantly immersed in a Japanese atmosphere. The aesthetic was remarkably authentic, and the service and ambiance were exceptional. Although the ramen was somewhat a meh, I'm eager to try it again with their sushi or other dishes to give them another chance. Hehe.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Absolutely phenomenal dining experience from start to finish! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with attentive staff who made us feel truly welcome. Every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented — you can tell the chef takes real pride in their craft. I’ll definitely be coming back soon and recommending this place to everyone I know!
First-class service all around.
This is authentic as you are going to get in DMV. When visiting restaurants, look around and see who else is dining. If it’s filled by the restaurant’s origin, you are in the right place. Dined here about three times and haven’t been disappointed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
There’s no better authentic Japanese izakaya-type restaurant in Fairfax County, perhaps beyond. Great sushi and non-sushi options, and the staff is very friendly and helpful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered the sashimi appetizer, deluxe sushi entree, and the blue ocean ramen. Courses arrived in reverse, with the ramen first and sashimi last. Not the best sushi or ramen I've had but it got the job done. Total came to $70 plus with tip included.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
They HAVE REAL CRAB. Always fresh, service fast to decent every time, free salad and miso soup, and exceptional prices. 10/10 value.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Portion sizes are small. Food is tasty, but wait staff seem overwhelmed
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
New Chirashi Bowl (Negitoro, Chutoro, and Salmon, I think) is very good, the fish is fresh and melts in your mouth. I highly recommend it. Photo below.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
First time at Blue Ocean, and I was shocked to see four Japanese chefs in the kitchen, which is super rare around here. This place is amazing! It's like going to a friend's house for a home-cooked meal. I got the teishoku, hard to find unless you go all the way to DC. I loved every single bite, and I can't wait to try their kamameshi!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've went to Blue Ocean countless times in the past few years. It is my childhood spot. The food is delicious, but regrettably, the quality has gone down from pre-COVID. They got rid of the salad bar and now we get only a tiny side of salad. The shrimp tempura is not as crispy, and there were times when the tempura seemed not fresh. I think it's a bit over-priced. I hope Blue Ocean will bring back its glory days!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The service was disappointing — our food was sitting there for a long time before the waitress finally brought it over.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Food was okay but the service was only good and attentive to certain customers and the waitresses were loud and never smile like you owe them money.
Food: 3
Service: 1
Phenomenal experience!
We've now visited twice in a row, and this place truly offers the most authentic Japanese experience in the area. The sushi transports you straight to Japan, the quality of the fish and the depth of flavor are outstanding. The atmosphere is cozy, and the music sets the perfect mood. The service is exceptional; everyone is warm, welcoming, and attentive. Overall, a wonderful experience, I’m so glad we found this gem. We’ll definitely be coming back often!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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