50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Herndon

“Great experience! loved my Bulgogi lunch box special ✨️🙌 staff is very warm and kind! what a pleasant experience!“

“Excellent Sushi, fantastic sashimi!“

“Came here to celebrate my birthday with all i could eat - sashimi was delicious, great appetizer options and our server Mandy was very nice from the moment we sat down to the end, coming frequently to take additional orders. Definitely coming back!“

“Amazing Sushi and Sashimi - Definitely a Must to Sooo... Fresh and Delicious. We will definitely be Back for more...“

“What do you get when you pair great food with great service? A five star experience. The atmosphere was a perfect mix of upscale and comfort, and the presentation of the food was amazing for the price! Highly recommend trying this place out!“

“My husband and I ordered there this afternoon and the food was great! Prices are reasonable and they have a friendly, attentive staff. We ordered the shrimp bowl with white rice, noodles, and vegetables. Delicious!“

“Mariana was amazing! She had the best suggestions for us since it was our first time at Shabu Shabu. She was also super helpful with tips on how to get the best flavor out of our broth, veggies, fish, and meat. Fun atmosphere, great food, and even better service!“

“My friend David Nguyen recommended me this sushi spot in Fairfax and I have to say- I can't believe I didn't come here sooner. The service is fantastic and sushi isn't good- it's phenomenal! We ordered the 208 pieces for 6 of us and we weren't too hungry going into but that sushi boat was devoured in less than 10 mins. The sushi was fresh, wasabi was on point and the service made sure we had enough water throughout the meal. I would definitely come here again! Thanks David Nguyen for the recc!“

“Very tasty! Nice new hole in wall.“

“Umami 😌🤌🏻🤏🏻 every single dishes is great! The sushi was spot on!! 🍣🍜🍱 Plus first time trying “A5 Wagyu” num num num exceptional service from Thai employees!! I’m so proud of them! He asked me is it my first time here? So Yes! Then he started recommending all of those signature dishes which I was gonna ask him since the first place but he did a very good job beginning with that! Plus he was genuinely kindhearted and care for his guests. The chef(I guess)also delivered food by himself with A5 Wagyu and other stuffs for you! The music also made it a lot more enjoyable! Impressive! Gotta go back!!“

“place is beautiful. i will def be back. loved it!!!!! takoyaki and ramen were delish!!!!!“

“Came here for dinner with friends and everything from food to service was impeccable! The portion sizes are huge, to the extent I couldn’t finish the sando that I ordered. My friends ate half of their katsu. The breading on the meats were super flaky and seasoned well, not dry or tasteless as seems defacto for many katsu preparations. We also got curry on the side, which was well curated with chunks of meat and veggies. I was honestly so surprised because it tasted like the curry specialty hotspots in the northeast where I moved from. Sam was our waiter and checked in on us multiple times throughout our meal. He was super kind, personable, and just a fun dude that made our dinner experience better. An older gentleman, who I had the impression was the owner or manager, stopped by to check in as well.

Overall, a great place for top tier katsu. The difference in ambience during the day and evening also makes it a great choice for casual dining, date nights, and drinks with friends. Highly recommend!“

“Awesome food, great specials menu (check it out as you walk through the door!) very friendly staff. Great location overall!“

“This is our second time here. This time, we came for lunch. Sashimi/sushi fish quality is exceptional. Our server, Jana, was super friendly and efficient. It’s a great price deal without compromising food quality. We’ll definitely be back!“

“excellent ramen and customer service. I am beyond impressed!!! Great job!!!!“

“Been a few times now...The spicy rock shrimp is a good app for sharing.
The steam shumai left a bit more to be desired imo.
Spicy mango roll is one of my fav rolls- so sweet! Love the seaweed salad too.
But my all time fav dessert is the red beam taiyaki with matcha ice cream!“

“Wonderful sushi especially the chirashi. The tempura is also delicious always crisp and not greasy.“

“I have eaten here dozens of times including my birthday this year. The food and service have consistently been incredible! My family loves the atmosphere and friendly staff, and even my kiddos ask to stop by for shrimp pops. Definitely recommend Ariake!“

“The sushi is amazing-as well as the appetizers. Service is perfect and the restaurant is gorgeous!! A must when visiting VA Beach!!“

“Loved the sushi and the atmosphere. The staff was so nice and the food was amazing. Will be back often!“

“The food is always amazing and the staff is SO nice. Now that they have online ordering it makes pick up super easy! The best sushi in northern Virginia hands down“

“The best! They get their salmon fresh everyday and you can tell. Watch the sushi chefs - 6 guys behind the bar working constantly when they are busy. All of their food tastes so fresh and tasty. And their cocktails are delicious! Staff is generally super fast. I eat a lot of sushi and this is by far my favorite place!“

“Sushi Yama I think is the best in the entire Northern VA area in terms of fish quality and customer service.

The sushi is always fresh and great.

Rolls are great too.

Best value in the area, very affordable“

“Excellent food and service!“

“Walking into the Lotte food court, I could immediately smell the katsu cooking at Hikari Don Katsu--and it was impossible not to follow the scent. I'm a huge fan of both katsu and curry, so after hearing this spot does both well, I had to give it a try.

The katsu tasted comforting and homemade, like someone put real care into every bite. It was crispy, juicy, and especially good with the sauce, which had a subtle sweetness and buttery richness without being too heavy.

The curry leaned more Korean-style than Japanese-style to me, but honestly, it was so good. It had a nice spicy kick, lots of flavor, and was filling enough that I could happily eat a whole bowl of the curry by itself.
Overall, I was really impressed with Hikari Don Katsu. Great katsu, great curry, and definitely a place I'll be coming back to when I'm craving something warm and satisfying.“

“Great food. amazing service“

“I’ve found a new favorite Japanese restaurant! Real Japanese food made with actual Japanese ingredients, not the same as the stuff you find in mall food courts or at that [FAST]way chain joint. I ordered the Chicken and Steak Hibachi and the Chicken Yakisoba, and they were both delicious! Portions aren’t generous though, but healthy; you won’t feel overstuffed after eating.“

“Sushi Prince has the best sushi in all of Fairfax. The fish and ingredients are always so fresh and delicious. It is the perfect spot for a date night.“

“My long time, absolute favorite sushi restaurant in NOVA! Outstanding friendly staff, personal service, excellent and authentic food! I’ve been a loyal customer of this lovely place since they opened 19 years ago! Thank you for a terrific experience!!“

“Outstanding sushi, salad, soup and tempura. Great and attentive service. Akira Sushi hits the ball out of the park.“

“Best authentic Japanese cuisine in our area😋“

“My girlfriend and I went here for our first time for our 3 year anniversary. It was a very nice and cute place and the atmosphere was very pleasant. The food was excellent, we both enjoyed what we got and kept talking about how good it was. The best part of our whole meal was our server Jaden. He was very patient with us as first timers and gave great recommendations. My girlfriend and I had a good time with him and great laughs, Jaden and the whole restaurant is a main reason we’ll keep coming back and bring our friends!“

“Yummy 😋 it’s my favorite restaurant 😋😍“

“UNBELIEVABLE FIND! Absolutely the best sushi! Fresh and delicious! The salmon melted in my mouth! The teriyaki plates were amazing. The staff is so nice and sweet. My wife and I had an incredible experience. We travel an hour each way just to eat here!“

“Not only is this an amazing restaurant but the people are wonderful too!! Them being open late night was definitely a plus, this lady works so hard to run this place and deserves everything coming her way ❤ if you are one for supporting small businesses this is the restaurant to eat at 🫶🏽“

“Excellent sushi restaurant! We were in Vienna and craving sushi and found this gem. We were seated right away, greeted with a smile and had a lovely evening. We started off with the edamame and miso soup and salad. We were BLOWN away with how good everything was right off the bat! The house salad had a onion sauce on the top that was so good! Best house salad I’ve ever had at a sushi restaurant. Then we both had rolls that were amazing! Joanne was our waitress and she was so kind and efficient. She even provided us with recommendations and a great description of some of the dishes I asked about. We will definitely be back next time we are in Vienna! Thank you so much!“

“Great food, good service…“

“I have been coming here for sushi. I know all the staff and they know me since my son was in college. Now my son is going to turn 30. I love everything about this restaurant, like family.
If you live around in Centreville you should come by and try.“

“This my first time being there and eating at a sushi buffet. Excellent food quality and Perfect customer service. Employees really care for their customers.“

“authentic Japanese, fuffly pancakes are amazing“

“First time eating there and all I can say is I'm definitely going to return. I did the AYCE option and I did just that..spicy garlic edamame was good, TNT roll delicious, Butter Garlic shrimp was my absolute favorite and ordered 2 helpings. I would have eaten more but belly said stop. I was a Sushi Masa fan before eating here, but now? I have a new place.
Atmosphere was good and not as loud as Sushi Masa, plus I was at my table after arriving within 5 minutes. Service was good, only complaint is to hope the server slows down just a tad to wait until I finish my order. But overall she was nice and did well. A++...“

“Definitely recommend this place! The staff is so sweet! I’m pregnant and ordered the firework roll and it was the best thing I’ve eaten my entire pregnancy.
The prices are reasonable, great quality food, and quick friendly service. Love this place!“

“Loved this place and experience that comes with. Very nice people and delicious sushi!!“

“This place has really good soup and I loved the quality of the food. The mango sparkler was made very well and this place had a great atmosphere. My server Andrew was very helpful and was very attentive. 10/10 experience love bringing my family here!“

“Excellent dinner and drinks.“

“I always love the sushis over there & he loves the beef bento..“

“We ordered teriyaki chicken with rice and spring rolls from the restaurant, I must say that they tasted good. They were on sale too. It came with a sauce, but I ordered extra white sauce, they were tasty too. The were mildly spicy, unlike some other Asian food.“

“This restaurant has been fabulous to myself and my boyfriend. We truly love them.“

“Very good! 4 stars!!! Was nice to get out of the house and dine-in once in a while. Introduced the kiddos to sushi & they really liked it!“

“This spot is a family favorite of my husband and his family. I've been here about 10-15 times now and each time we leave happy, well fed and normally with a little snack/to go box with our leftovers. The fried rice is delicious, they cook everything in front of you (of course) and I'm always satisfied. I will say the prices have increased and the meat quality isn't amazing but it's always a good meal.“