This Old House Japanese Restaurant

The server was very cordial and kind

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Me lee is amazing! Party of four- all blown away! Fantastic!

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheel chair accessible

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sashimi, Spider Roll, Roll

One of my favorite sushi spots!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good serving sizes for the price. Quick and helpful service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very friendly and knowledgeable wait staff, fresh sushi which was delicious, and excellent entrees.
The atmosphere was a little dark but cozy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dragon Roll

I have visited This Old House a several times over the years for both lunch and dinner. The restaurant itself is very dark inside so it is not obvious immediately at how old and worn everything looks. More importantly, the sushi presentation is very sloppy and messy. Just take a look at the pictures that other diners have shared. The rice is very mushy so it's very hard to eat it. The fish pieces itself seems to be odds and ends and at times didn't seem fresh. Service is inconsistent and staff also looks sloppy and messy. Sorry but I can't honestly recommend this place to anyone.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I was completely misled by the high Google reviews for this sushi restaurant. It felt like a bait-and-switch experience, given its high star rating. Months later, I still vividly recall the disappointment and horror of our meal.

Having enjoyed sushi in California, Asia, and locally in Virginia Beach and Suffolk, I can confidently say this was the worst sushi I’ve ever had. The rolls were poorly constructed, with unevenly cut fish and toppings precariously perched on the rice log. It was a mess from the start.

When we bit into the rolls, the rice was so over-compressed it had the texture of rubber. The raw fish tasted fishy and far from fresh—a major red flag for sushi. To make matters worse, we made the mistake of ordering uni, which was overwhelmingly fishy and unpleasant. I genuinely struggled to swallow it but felt obligated since we had paid for it.

The only redeeming aspect of the visit was the staff, who were incredibly kind. Unfortunately, the food was so bad that we didn’t have the heart to tell them. We simply wanted to leave as quickly as possible.

I struggled with whether to write this negative review because I understand how hard it is for small business owners to survive. However, I don’t want others who have had good sushi to go through the same disappointing experience I did, being misled by the high reviews.

Adding insult to injury, we spent over $100 on this terrible meal, making it even more unforgettable.

Those who rated this place four or five stars must have never had real, good sushi. This was, without question, the most unforgettable sushi experience of my life—for all the wrong reasons. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 4

First time dining here, someone at work suggested it so we stopped in for lunch! Great atmosphere & welcoming once you walk in. We were seated right away and the customer service was exceptional! Our food came out and I was very surprised by not only the portion but the quality as well! We ordered 4 rolls and were more than stuffed! We’ve been to quite a few shushi places & this one by far is the BEST!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Almond Tata

Went for the first time this evening and so happy we did. 3 of us got a variety of rolls and all of us were impressed and full at the end of our meal . Highly recommend the sushi poppers and scallop g2g rolls. Black widow, eastern shore , salmango, and Oklahoma roll were also delicious. Cannot wait to go back and try more. Shocked I never knew of this place before but so glad we found it ! Portions are great , over all quality, quantity and freshness is amazing and prices are not high! Definitely worth it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best value, best service, best tuna, best salmon, best all around and I've been to many sushi restaurants.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is sooo good! Very homey little place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: House Salad

I was seated and completely ignored for the 10 minutes after that. But the person who was seated after me was already able to order and got a cup of water. I left. Not like I was noticed. Unfortunate since I’ve been wanting to try this place.

Service: 1

Only high quality sushi I have been able to find. My boyfriend loves the taste too. He lived in Japan for a couple of years so his expectations are a little higher.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing family, amazing service, and amazing food. Probably the most thoughtful people I've ever encountered at a restaurant. They really do go above and beyond to give the best service possible. Will be back many more times In be future.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have been coming here almost since he opened. The food is next level, I place him at the top of all the places I've dined. He doesn't always go in for the "extras" like Dry Ice or specialty dishware, but instead invest his dollars in assuring the finest quality fish available. If he doesn't like the quality available, it won't be on his menu today. He will always take the time to discuss your preferences and concerns and will "customize" your food around that. The restraint itself can use a little face lift (something I know he has been fighting the Landlord over), but that's one of the things that makes this truly "A Diamond in the Rough).

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Almond Tata, Shrimp Tempura, Sashimi, Virginia Eel Roll, Cucumber and Cream Cheese, Philadelphia Roll, Spider Roll, Poppers, Tuna Tuna G2G Roll, Dragon Roll