Went in at 430 (dinner time) the place looked Like bomb went off, everything was disgustingly. No server or staff to be found. Double checked to see if they were actually open and they were. I wanted sushi so after 15 minutes someone appeared out of the bathroom and i go to order a salad. She said let me call the sushi chef. After another 5 minutes the waitress says “ oh he’s not here”. I feel like i dodged a bullet considering how disgusting and dirty the place is but wow. Quite possibly the worst service ever…. Couldn’t tell you how the food is because it never made it that far
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Ravi Singh
I've been going to Maru Korean Cuisine & Sushi for years, and it continues to be one of my favorite local spots in Vienna. It’s a family-run gem that quietly serves some of the best Korean food in the area, along with surprisingly solid sushi.
🍲 Food
The Korean dishes are outstanding—flavorful, consistent, and clearly made with care. Favorites like bulgogi, hot stone bibimbap, and their short rib rice bowls are comforting and always hit the mark. The seasoning is on point, the portions are generous, and it just feels like home-cooked food done right.
Their sushi is also very good, especially considering this isn’t a full-scale sushi bar. The fish is always fresh, the rolls are well-prepared, and they don't overload things with unnecessary sauces. It’s clean, simple, and delicious.
👥 Service
Yes, the service can be a little slow at times, especially when they’re busy, but honestly, that’s never bothered me. The staff is extremely polite, warm, and welcoming—you never feel rushed or ignored. I’d much rather wait a few extra minutes and be treated kindly than feel like I’m just another table. The personal touch here goes a long way.
🪑 Ambiance
If I had to nitpick, the ambiance could use a refresh. It’s clean and functional but not particularly stylish. That said, it’s cozy, quiet, and unpretentious—which actually makes it a relaxing place to enjoy a meal. And the plentiful parking out front is a huge plus in Vienna.
✅ Final Thoughts
Maru isn’t flashy, but it’s the kind of place you keep coming back to—because the food is excellent, the people are kind, and it always feels like a reliable, quality experience. After years of eating here, I can confidently say they’ve earned every bit of support they get.
Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates great Korean food and good sushi in a laid-back setting.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Seung Yeon Kim
Came here on a weekday lunch. I ordered eel bento box. The box came with salad, roll, tempura, and eel over rice. They were all ok - I can eat this if I am in the area but would not make a trip to eat here.
Service was ok. No special interactions or anything that went above and beyond. They did what they were supposed to do.
Atmosphere is ok. It looks like Japanese restaurants but has Korean cuisine as well. I would recommend them focus on one cuisine and not diversify too much while sacrificing quality.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Kelly Kleinvachter
I lived in Korea and I needed to check out this place. Friendly service. They immediately gave me a cup of miso soup and three kimchis (gratis). Had the bibimbap-huge bowl, lots of meat. They don’t add the hot sauce to it, but give you what looks like a ketchup bottle full of hot bean paste sauce to add to it. Food came quickly. Delicious food, very authentic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
feride ozkan
It was a nice lunch . Sushi and Yaki Soba was good. Tasty. Inside was a little dark, service was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Joung Cook
The cold noodle was too sweet. Not my style.
Chen Liu
One of the best Korean food restaurants I ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paola Meneses
I loved this place, the food is amazing, good prices. I ordered the bulgogi box and it’s huge and yummy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Riley Krzywda
Excellent korean and japanese food. We had the lunch combos, eel, bulgogi, and spicy pork. The food was excellent and priced very reasonably. Would go back again.
Good service. Attentive but not overly so. We ordered Japchae, bulgogi, Japanese fried chicken and all were very good. Really liked there kimchi!
Plenty of parking and seating. Always a good sign to see Koreans in a Korean restaurant! ☺️ Will definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Michael Helke
Great Korean food. Friendly and compassionate service (I got three kids, one a toddler). Some of the best, correctly portioned sushi and sashimi I've found in the northern Virginia area. Good value for the price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kanya Tierra Richards
California roll was okay, but my spider roll was subpar and my order took so long to be prepared.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Julie Chang
Good donkatsu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Maru House Salad
Richard Park
MSG and salt. This place is a cynical attempt at Korean food.
authentic Korean dishes
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Went in at 430 (dinner time) the place looked
Like bomb went off, everything was disgustingly. No server or staff to be found. Double checked to see if they were actually open and they were. I wanted sushi so after 15 minutes someone appeared out of the bathroom and i go to order a salad. She said let me call the sushi chef. After another 5 minutes the waitress says “ oh he’s not here”. I feel like i dodged a bullet considering how disgusting and dirty the place is but wow. Quite possibly the worst service ever…. Couldn’t tell you how the food is because it never made it that far
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
I've been going to Maru Korean Cuisine & Sushi for years, and it continues to be one of my favorite local spots in Vienna. It’s a family-run gem that quietly serves some of the best Korean food in the area, along with surprisingly solid sushi.
🍲 Food
The Korean dishes are outstanding—flavorful, consistent, and clearly made with care. Favorites like bulgogi, hot stone bibimbap, and their short rib rice bowls are comforting and always hit the mark. The seasoning is on point, the portions are generous, and it just feels like home-cooked food done right.
Their sushi is also very good, especially considering this isn’t a full-scale sushi bar. The fish is always fresh, the rolls are well-prepared, and they don't overload things with unnecessary sauces. It’s clean, simple, and delicious.
👥 Service
Yes, the service can be a little slow at times, especially when they’re busy, but honestly, that’s never bothered me. The staff is extremely polite, warm, and welcoming—you never feel rushed or ignored. I’d much rather wait a few extra minutes and be treated kindly than feel like I’m just another table. The personal touch here goes a long way.
🪑 Ambiance
If I had to nitpick, the ambiance could use a refresh. It’s clean and functional but not particularly stylish. That said, it’s cozy, quiet, and unpretentious—which actually makes it a relaxing place to enjoy a meal. And the plentiful parking out front is a huge plus in Vienna.
✅ Final Thoughts
Maru isn’t flashy, but it’s the kind of place you keep coming back to—because the food is excellent, the people are kind, and it always feels like a reliable, quality experience. After years of eating here, I can confidently say they’ve earned every bit of support they get.
Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates great Korean food and good sushi in a laid-back setting.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Came here on a weekday lunch. I ordered eel bento box. The box came with salad, roll, tempura, and eel over rice. They were all ok - I can eat this if I am in the area but would not make a trip to eat here.
Service was ok. No special interactions or anything that went above and beyond. They did what they were supposed to do.
Atmosphere is ok. It looks like Japanese restaurants but has Korean cuisine as well. I would recommend them focus on one cuisine and not diversify too much while sacrificing quality.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I lived in Korea and I needed to check out this place. Friendly service. They immediately gave me a cup of miso soup and three kimchis (gratis). Had the bibimbap-huge bowl, lots of meat. They don’t add the hot sauce to it, but give you what looks like a ketchup bottle full of hot bean paste sauce to add to it. Food came quickly. Delicious food, very authentic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was a nice lunch . Sushi and Yaki Soba was good. Tasty. Inside was a little dark, service was good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
The cold noodle was too sweet. Not my style.
One of the best Korean food restaurants I ever had!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I loved this place, the food is amazing, good prices. I ordered the bulgogi box and it’s huge and yummy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent korean and japanese food. We had the lunch combos, eel, bulgogi, and spicy pork. The food was excellent and priced very reasonably. Would go back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Good service. Attentive but not overly so.
We ordered Japchae, bulgogi, Japanese fried chicken and all were very good. Really liked there kimchi!
Plenty of parking and seating. Always a good sign to see Koreans in a Korean restaurant! ☺️ Will definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great Korean food. Friendly and compassionate service (I got three kids, one a toddler). Some of the best, correctly portioned sushi and sashimi I've found in the northern Virginia area. Good value for the price.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
California roll was okay, but my spider roll was subpar and my order took so long to be prepared.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 2
Good donkatsu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Maru House Salad
MSG and salt. This place is a cynical attempt at Korean food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
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