Asian
Japanese
Sushi
This longtime local sushi favorite at Wintergreen Plaza is known for its traditional and creative rolls. The menu also includes soups, salads, udon noodles, teriyaki and katsu dishes, and Japanese desserts.
People Love: Black & Red Roll, Maryland Roll, Takoyaki
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
Longtime neighborhood spot with a pretty dining room and a menu of sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, ramen and tempura. Known for its creative sushi rolls.
People Love: Lotus Roll, Tiger Roll
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
This local restaurant, which replaced Green Bamboo on Fishers Lane, offers a Japanese menu of sushi, sashimi, ramen, udon, bento boxes and more. More on Akagi…
People Love: Dynamite Mussels, Manhattan Roll, Matcha Latte with Ube Foam
Asian
Dumplings
Japanese
Ramen
Sushi
Fresh ramen and house-made broths in an elegant, fast-moving dining room — plus fried chicken, gyoza dumplings, tempura, udon, buns, sushi, sashimi, Japanese pancakes and more.
People Love: Karaage (Deep-Fried Chicken), Pork Gyoza Karaage, Tonkotsu Ramen
Chinese
Japanese
Sushi
Veggie-Forward
Asian bistro in Potomac Village serving a broad Japanese menu of sushi, sashimi and cooked entrées, plus some Chinese and vegetarian dishes.
People Love: Crispy Beef, Mango Tango Roll
Asian
Date Night
Japanese
Meat Lovers
Steak
Stylish restaurant chain offering an all-you-can-eat hot pot experience in the Wegmans-anchored Twinbrook Quarter building. Wagyu beef is the star here, along with seafood, tofu, vegetables and sushi. More on Genki Wagyu Shabu House…
People Love: Wagyu Beef for Shabu-Shabu
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Chinese
Japanese
Sushi
Thai
Neighborhood restaurant at Potomac Woods Plaza serving Chinese, Thai and Japanese classics, from fried rice and lo mein to egg rolls, moo goo gai pan, sushi and sashimi.
People Love: Crispy Orange Beef, Godzilla Roll
Asian
Japanese
Meat Lovers
Steak
Sushi
Japanese restaurant featuring all-you-can-eat meats — including Wagyu beef — grilled at your table. The menu also includes sushi, sashimi, ramen, rice bowls and cocktails.
People Love: Garlic Fried Rice, Wagyu Beef
Japanese
Ramen
Modern ramen bar serving slow-simmered broths and small plates in a contemporary Japanese setting. The patio at Pike & Rose features an inviting fire pit.
People Love: Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Jinya Bun, Tonkotsu Black Ramen
Date Night
Happy Hour
Japanese
Sushi
This downtown Rockville restaurant has two sections: a sushi-and-cocktail area with a fun happy hour, and a classic Japanese steakhouse where the chef puts on a show at the hibachi grill. Good for entertaining a group.
People Love: Garlic Fried Rice, Hibachi Filet Mignon, Volcano Roll
Japanese
Ramen
The specialty at this Congressional Village restaurant is aburasoba: “soupless” ramen featuring chewy Japanese noodles tossed with rich sauces and toppings, from pork belly and nori to Old Bay shrimp. More on Kajiken…
People Love: Spicy Aburasoba, Sukiyaki Noodles with Marinated Beef, The Original Aburasoba
Asian
Date Night
Japanese
Malaysian
Meat Lovers
Thai
This Southeast Asian-themed restaurant at Congressional Village offers a lovely dining room for tableside BBQ, grilling and dipping your fresh ingredients into the shabu shabu broth. There’s also a buffet with street foods, salads and desserts.
People Love: Marinated Short Ribs, Spicy Mala Broth
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Japanese
Sushi
This locally owned sushi restaurant — a sister to Kenaki in Kentlands — offers creative, interesting rolls and original small-plate creations in an upscale, modern dining room at the Cabin John Village mini-mall. More on Kema by Kenaki…
People Love: Black Magic Roll, Crispy Rice + Spicy Tuna, Truffle Salmon Roll
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Japanese
Sushi
This conveyor-belt sushi chain at Federal Plaza is fun, fast and interactive with touchpad ordering, delivery by robot and a playful prize system. More on Kura…
People Love: Crispy Rice Sushi, Garlic Tuna Sushi
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Happy Hour
Japanese
Sushi
Modern local sushi chain with a lively sake and whiskey bar serving rolls, nigiri, sashimi, small plates, noodles and cooked favorites. Indoor and patio seating at Pike & Rose.
People Love: Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna, Omakase Sushi, Truffle Salmon Roll
Asian
Happy Hour
Japanese
Sushi
Modern local sushi chain with a lively sake and whiskey bar serving rolls, nigiri, sashimi, small plates, noodles and cooked favorites. Indoor and patio seating at The Square in downtown Rockville.
People Love: Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna, Truffle Salmon Roll
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
This casual Japanese cafe, a longtime fixture on Rockville Pike, serves sushi rolls, ramen, udon, donburi, curry rice, buns, izakaya starters and rotating lunch specials.
People Love: Chicken Katsu Curry, Salmon Poke Bowls, Spicy Tuna Rolls
Asian
Japanese
Sushi
This King Farm restaurant offers nigiri, sashimi, specialty rolls and made-to-order “sushi burritos” — plus cooked options like teriyaki, tempura and udon noodle dishes.
People Love: Volcano Roll
Bubble Tea
Japanese
Sweet Treats
Japanese-inspired dessert and coffee shop serving matcha drinks, frappes, specialty lattes, Asian snacks and sweet treats along with anime collectibles. Soufflé pancakes are a specialty. More on Okaeri Japanese Cafe…
People Love: Japanese Soufflé Pancakes, Matcha Latte, Matcha Soft Serve
Asian
Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Asian food hall featuring multiple vendors including Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese and other cuisines — all under one roof on Rockville Pike.
People Love: Korean Fried Chicken Rice Bowl, Spicy Sauce Combinations