Arigato Sushi — Restaurant in Virginia

Update:The tuna gave me bad diarreah. Definitely won't eat here again. Reduced my 3-star review to 2.

I should preface by saying that sushi is my favorite food, and I've eaten it all over the country. The sushi at this place was a real mixed bag. Some things were done really well, and some were not. Ultimately, I won't be returning.

Pros:

1. The fresh salmon was delicious. It's diced up into small pieces, which I wasn't expecting, but it still tasted great. See picture.
2. The fish-to-rice ratio was perfect. Not too much rice.
3. The sushi rice was perfectly cooked.
4. The green tea was really good and very fairly priced.
5. We were seated immediately, and the restaurant is clean and decorated nicely.
6. The sushi came quickly, but at a cost, because it was a little messy. It did not look attractive. See pictures.
7. I asked to leave jalapeños out of a pre-mixed roll, and they made a version of the roll from scratch without jalapeños.

Cons:

1. The ahi tuna was super fishy, and it was ground, even in the tuna avocado roll. It was not the texture that I was looking forward to. I wasn't able to finish it, mainly because of how fishy it was.
2. The prices were a bit high, even for sushi.
3. The service was not very friendly and not attentive. I was never offered a drink refill or even water, and I had to catch the server three times, including to order and to pay the bill. They were a little busy, but not anything crazy.
4. The sesame seeds were over-toasted, which made them override the flavors of the fish.
5. As noted above, the sushi was hastily made and...

Had dinner there on Saturday evening. Arrived before 8 and felt rushed from the moment we sat down. The owner is very nice - have been here several times and the sushi is amazing - owner didn’t recognize me and I had no problem with that as I have a different and gray hairstyle now. I brought a friend who lives sushi and I had always raved about this place. The food did not disappoint but the service and reception certainly did.

Two waitresses converged on our table to take a drink order before we were settled in. The pressure was on. While we were looking at the sushi menu they kept coming back, asked twice about appetizers and I ordered something quickly to get them off my back. The second waitress all but marked our choices for us with the dry erase pen on the sushi menu, and told my friend there were pictures on the other side of the menu as if we couldn’t figure out what we wanted. So pushy and disrespectful.

There were two other tables still eating when we left - being rushed was ridiculous and our waitress seemed to question me that I would take 3 pieces of sushi home. I actually asked her if there was a problem that I asked for a small box. Such a weird vibe! The food was still wonderful but I wouldn’t ever sit...

This casual Japanese restaurant, located in Fairfax Center alongside a large Walmart, Lidl Supermarket, and various other shops, truly stands out with its wide variety of entrees and drinks. The atmosphere is cozy, clean, and beautifully adorned with Japanese decorations, including bonsai plants, traditional paintings, sculptures, and aquariums, creating an authentic dining experience.

The food is consistently fresh and delicious, offering incredible value for the quality and quantity. The service is commendable, enhancing the overall dining experience.

The Sushi Omakase is outstanding, accompanied by a flavorful miso soup with katsuobushi (bonito flakes) and a delightful house salad. The omakase came with expertly curated appetizers, featuring tempura (shrimp and whiting fish), a refreshing tuna and avocado ginger salad, and agedashi tofu. The chef’s selection of 10 pieces of nigiri sushi is exceptional—each piece is fresh and provides a melt-in-your-mouth experience.

The Chirashi is equally fantastic, served with perfectly seasoned rice and fresh sashimi. It’s a visual and culinary delight that leaves a...