Sarku Japan, conveniently located in the food court at Westfield Wheaton Mall, offers mall-goers a taste of Japan. Its teriyaki combos, tempura combos, d'lite meals and side orders are great on the go. It always has a special of the day and customers can double the protein in the special for only 99 cents.
At Sushi Sono, you can enjoy delicious and authentic Japanese cuisine. Consistently name a top-rated Japanese restaurant in Maryland, Sushi Sono has a cozy atmosphere with waterfront views of Lake Kittamaqundi, across from Columbia Mall. This is a great place for an intimate meal or a group gathering.
Sakura has 20 locations nationwide and is popular for its Japanese steak and seafood. Sakura serves entrees that include Teppan seafood, Teppan chicken and steak, vegetable dishes and combinations. Sakura also serves fresh sushi and a variety of beverages as well as lunch and children's menus.
Tony's is a Japanese hibachi steak house and sushi bar, serving up traditional Japanese fare with a modern twist in a relaxed atmosphere. The menu features a selection of appetizers and soups, teriyaki and hibachi entrees, sushi and maki rolls and kids' items. Tony's also stocks a full bar and offers a variety of signature cocktails, imported and domestic beers, hot and cold sake and sodas.
The tagline for Sakura Japanese Steak & Seafood House & Sushi Bar is "where everything happens before your eyes." The restaurant chain, founded in 1988, features hibachi tables where fresh food is theatrically prepared in front of customers. Not only does this style of cooking allow patrons to express their preferences, it's very entertaining—especially for children. The Japanese-style dishes feature homemade sauces, assorted vegetables and your choice of white or fried rice. This location also offers a complete sushi menu.
Niwano Hana - Japanese for "garden flower" - offers a wide selection of specialty rolls and traditional Japanese cuisine. With signature rolls ranging from the Rockville Roll (cooked salmon with mayo and avocado) to the Maryland Roll (fried soft-shell crab and cucumber) to the Jambalaya Roll (fried shrimp tempura, crab stick, avocado and spicy mayo) the restaurant serves up fresh concoctions. Take-out is also available from this Zagat-rated restaurant.
This Zagat-rated sushi house is located in the same shopping center as Padonia Station, on the corner of Padonia and York roads. Edo has gathered recognition from a number of outlets. In 2008, it was named "The City's Best Sushi" and AOL Cityguide called it "The Best Sushi in 2006". Edo also has two locations in Owings Mills, and one in the Inner Harbor.
Sushi Oishii is a sushi bar and Japanese restaurant. Sushi is available a la carte or as an entree served with with soup, salad and rice. The menu includes hot and cold appetizers; soups; salads; chicken, beef, salmon, shrimp and seafood teriyaki; and shrimp, seafood, chicken, vegetable and pork tempura.
Serving Bowie since 2004, Ichiban Sushi Asian Bistro takes a multi-ethnic approach to good food by blending old favorites with the best new Asian influences. The Asian decor of reds, oranges and browns is blended gracefully with wood and stone accents to create a serene, yet sophisticated dining experience.
The restaurant's sushi bar chefs offer sushi and sashimi lunch specials, complete with miso soup and green salad.
The owner's goal is to "excite your palate with uncommonly good food inspired by Asian ingredients--Thai, Chinese, Japanese and beyond," and the diverse menu reflects this.
Try the Thai Mango Chicken, Panang Curry Pot, or one of the Chef's Specialties such as Miso-Glazes Chilean Sea Bass with Baby Bok Choy. Even the rice options reflectdiversity, offering traditional Jasmine or Coconut Rice, or the more adventurous Apricot or Banana Leaf Sticky Rice.
If you still have room, finish off your meal with ice cream--Asian style--by choosing the green tea, red bean, mochi, or tempura ice cream. For those seeking low-cal or vegetarian options, most dishes can be ordered without sauce or meat.
Sakura Japanese Steakhouse is an enormous restaurant with tables large enough to seat a banquet. It also has smaller, more intimate tables scattered throughout the dining room. The food here is also huge -- in style and flavor. The menu offers a wide variety of meats, many prepared right before your eyes on a table-top fire. Entrees include salmon steak, scallops and lobster, shrimp flambe and teriyaki chicken. This national chain takes great pride in the traditional health benefits of Japanese food and uses no MSG or peanut oil and only the simplest seasonings and sauces. The restaurant is suited to date nights and group meals.
At Hinode's sushi bar, you're just seats away from the expert sushi chefs who rice-and-roll your lunch or dinner. If sitting on the floor tatami-style is more your thing, you can do that at this Japanese restaurant, too. Along with sushi and sashimi, you can order dinner boxes, donburi, yaki and tempura or partake of the lunch buffet. Situated in the Congressional Shopping Plaza just off Rockville Pike, Hinode also has locations in Bethesda and Frederick.
Edo Sushi II is one of four Edo Sushi locations in the Baltimore area. Zaget has rated Edo Sushi one of "America's Top Japanese Restaurants." It has also been a consistent winner of "Top Best Restaurants" awards by Baltimore magazines. Edo Sushi II serves authentic Japanese food served fresh from the sushi bar and kitchen. It has an ample menu and the setting is authentically Japanese.
Ginza is a Japanese style restaurant based in Owings Mills, offering a wide range of sushi, steak and hibachi dishes. The menu features a wide range of specialties including soups, rice, vegetables, shrimp, grilled steak, fried dumplings, tempura, chicken and many other options. The restaurant also offers hibachi style dinners with the chef cooking right at the table, including shrimp, steak and chicken entrees. Ginza Japanese Steakhouse also offers a sushi buffet as well as a wide range of sake and other drinks. Call to place a reservation or for specials.