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Best Japanese Restaurants Nearby in Potomac

FireWok

FireWok

4.6
(900+)
• Asian
$0 delivery fee • 0.3 mi • 18 min
"their prices aren't cheap, but their food is tasty and portions are big."
"I've been searching for a good crispy beef and this was excellent! I knew it was going to be good when I saw it was wrapped in aluminum foil. Great portion, very fresh, and I'm tempted to order again the very next day"
Lo Mein
Rice noodle cooked with yellow curry
$19.75
Crispy Beef
Slightly spicy with basil, tomato, carrot.
$23.29
Vegetable Spring Rolls
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$6.96
Pan Fried Beef Dumplings
Spicy flavored. Choice of Chicken, Shrimp, Veggie
$11.39
En Bistro & Sushi

En Bistro & Sushi

4.7
(300+)
• Japanese • Sushi
$0 delivery fee • 50 ft • 15 min
"Love the sushi lunch plan on ordering once a week. A good price and very very good fresh well cut sushi"
"Small size rolls with poor tempura coating and silvery imperfections in the sushi. Very poor quality "
California Roll
Rolled inside-out, with avocado and imitation crab meat.
$8.94
Fried Rice
Spicy tuna & cucumber with tempura crunchy.
$16.05
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Spicy tuna & cucumber.
$9.97
Spicy Tuna Crunchy
Shrimp tempura and eel, spicy mayo, fish roe, and tempura crunch.
$10.92
Capital Musubi

Capital Musubi

4.8
(2k+)
• Tempura • Musubi
$0 delivery fee • 11.2 mi • 48 min
Farther away
"So glad I tried this place out it's SO GOOD!! Props to the staff for giving me utensils and making sure the order was perfect, it's always appreciated because most other places I order from forget stuff. 10/10 food and good portions. Was not expecting the spicy salmon onigiri to be even half as spicy as it was my mouth is on fire lolol just a warning! "
"i got the COMBO - Spicy Salmon Musubi and Hawaiian Macaroni the musubi was amazing and flavorful and a decent size. the macaroni was undercooked and lacked flavor though... overall a satisfying lunch. would order another musubi."
The California Musubi
Supersize Musubi (Your choice of Surimi, avocado, cucumber, toasted sesame seeds, CM mayo) wrapped in roasted seaweed sheet.
$12.71
The OG Musubi
Supersize Musubi (SPAM (contain pork), eggs, Musubi sauce, toasted sesame seeds, furikake) wrapped in roasted seaweed sheet.
$11.8
Shrimp Tempura Musubi
Supersize Musubi (Sushi Rice, shrimp tempuras(2), SPAM (contain pork), lettuce, toasted sesame seeds, sweet shoyu sauce, drizzle with CM mayo). All wrapped in roasted seaweed sheet.
$13.84
BUILD YOUR OWN POKE - REGULAR (2 PROTEINS) - LIMITED TIME ONLY
Mix your 2 proteins with your choice of base, Mix-ins, sauce, and toppings. *These items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
$20.5
Kema by KENAKI

Kema by KENAKI

4.8
(600+)
• Japanese • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 30 min
"Finally found my favorite sushi place in North Bethesda area after 2 years of trying! "
"The Duroc Pork Belly bun was ALL FAT. Not one bit of meat in it all. They need to improve their quality control on their food items. Will not be ordering this from here again. Giving 2 stars because the salmon nigiri and California rolls were decent. "
CRISPY RICE + SPICY TUNA
2PC. CHUNKY RAYU. SCALLION. *CONTAINS NUTS/SHELLFISH/GLUTEN
$12
SALMON + AVOCADO + CUCUMBER
GLUTEN FREE
$8.88
CALI
*CONTAINS GLUTEN, CRAB ESSENCE, AND EGG* **CANNOT BE REMOVED** IMITATION CRAB, MAYO, CUCUMBER, AVOCADO
$7.68
BLACK MAGIC
FORBIDDEN RICE, SPICY TUNA, PICKLED JALAPENO. TRUFFLE OIL. TEMPURA FLAKES. BLACK TOBIKO/ROE. AVOCADO AND CRISPY LEEKS. ****CONTAINS MAYO (EGG), SESAME OIL & SESAME SEEDS (CAN'T BE EXCLUDED) *****
$18.38
Kobe Japan Hibachi And Sushi

Kobe Japan Hibachi And Sushi

4.6
(9k+)
• Teriyaki • Sushi
$0 delivery fee • 11.6 mi • 54 min
Farther away
$6 off on $27+
"Really enjoyed the #7 Beef & Shrimp Hibachi with the yumyum sauce. I got it with fried rice & noodles. The meat was cooked nicely, was hot, & tasted great so thanks. We got a deal also this order of a BOGO on #1 Chicken Hibachi which was also great & filling. You can choose if you want veggies or not. Also good Crab Rangoon (6), creamy inside & crispy outside. Bottled Drinks a little pricey but not that much. Very good & would order again. Thanks!"
"We got #1 Chicken Hibachi and #2 Bee Hibachif. Both were delicious. The noodles were almost better than the fried rice option. The Veg Spring Roll (1) was crispy and delicious"
#1 Chicken Hibachi
Come with two pieces dumpling two pieces crab rangoon four pieces California roll and salad.
$13.28
#6 Chicken & Shrimp Hibachi
Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially you have certain medical conditions.
$14.46
#5 Chicken & Beef Hibachi
Shrimp, Tempura Roll, Top with Crab Meat.
$14.78
Crab Rangoon (6)
Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially you have certain medical conditions.
$7.01
Donburi Dojo & Ramen House

Donburi Dojo & Ramen House

4.6
(1k+)
• Japanese • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 7.0 mi • 37 min
Farther away
"Gyudon was absolutely incredible, perfectly flavored and a good size for the price. and I've never had fried Shrimp Shumai before but DAMN did it slap! Highly recommend!!"
"Dojo noodles dish was delicious, love the noodles and veggies, skimpy on the chicken and beef, though. For $22+ needs more meat. Pan Fried dumplings were great, as well. Spicy Miso Ramen good."
Ramen
corn • scallion • bamboo • nori • woodear mushroom • bean sprouts • lava egg with pork based broth
$21.59
Gyudon • Beef
sauteed brisket • egg • white onion • scallion • japanese pickles • donburi sauce • koshikari rice
$19.17
Chicken Katsu Don
fried chicken katsu • egg • white onion • scallion • japanese pickles • donburi sauce • koshikari rice
$17.66
Miso Soup
miso dashi broth • scallion • tofu • wakame seaweed
$4.28
Kyu Ramen

Kyu Ramen

4.7
(800+)
• Japanese • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 12.9 mi • 53 min
Farther away
$5 off on $50+
"(7B) Curry Ramen W. Tonkatsu was fantastic, very flavorful and filling.(4) Sapporo Miso Ramen was also amazing, the Miso broth was exceptional. Will orderfrom here again!!!!"
"I ordered the (6) Kyushu Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen to go and while the flavor was great, it was quite pathetic for a ramen. 1 pork belly, 2 nori and half an egg with some noodles for $20 isn't exactly a dream come through. I would definitely not order again."
(1)Tokyo Tonkotsu Shouyu Ramen
Served with, pork chashu, bamboo shoot, wakame, half marinated egg, nori, corn, and scallion. (pork broth) choose from white garlic or black garlic.
$20.87
(6) Kyushu Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen
Served with, pork chashu, bamboo shoot, wakame, half marinated egg, nori, corn, and scallion. (pork broth) choose the spicy level.
$20.98
(4) Sapporo Miso Ramen
Served with, pork chashu, bamboo shoot, wakame, half marinated egg, nori, corn, and scallion. ( fermented soy bean paste pork broth) choose the spicy level.
$20.72
Pan Fried Gyoza Dumplings (6Pcs)
Japanese style chicken dumplings served with gyoza sauce.
$9.56
Neko Nook

Neko Nook

4.8
(100+)
• Japanese • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 9.5 mi • 50 min
Farther away
20% off on $35+
"So expensive for such a small portion, but it was delicious"
"I was initially skeptical about trying this place since there weren’t many reviews on the items, but I’m so glad I took the chance—everything exceeded my expectations! I’ll start with my favorite: the Hambagu Sando. It was absolutely packed with flavor and generously filled, so you’re definitely getting your money’s worth in terms of portion size. The OG Tamago Sando was light, refreshing, and surprisingly filling. It wasn’t overly heavy on the sweet mayo either, which made it even better. The Berkshire Pork Gyoza was also a standout! I was pleasantly surprised that the soy sauce wasn’t the typical kind—it had a thicker textureu and a subtle sweetness while still maintaining that familiar soy flavor. I’m really looking forward to trying more of their sandos. I’d 100% order again—though I might go in person next time, since it’s a bit pricey online XD "
OG Tamago Sando
Japanese egg salad, shokupan, sweet mayo
$12.44
Strawberry Sando
Homemade cream, strawberries, shokupan
$11.43
Teriyaki Chicken Sando
Hibachi chicken thigh, cabbage, shokupan, house sauce
$14.36
Matcha Latte
NEW 🍝 Tender noodles tossed in a bold, numbing-spicy sauce with a touch of peanut, finished with chili crisp, and crunchy peanuts.
$7.19
Umai Ramen and Donburi

Umai Ramen and Donburi

4.8
(200+)
• Japanese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 11.7 mi • 45 min
Farther away
"Absolutely amazing! Spicy Miso Ramen with grilled chicken and egg, pan fried gyoza *chefs kiss"
"I asked specifically to remove the chicken and add extra tofu and they did. My absolute favorite ramen. Thank you!"
Tonkotsu Ramen
Pork Broth- Pork chashu,black fungus,scallions,pickled ginger,seaweed,black garlic oil and marinated egg*
$24.46
Gyoza
Homemde pot stickers with Chicken and Pork, garlic,scallions,chives, sesame seeds
$11.98
Umai Curry Ramen
Curry Chicken broth with Chicken thigh and coconut milk topped with shallot,pickled cabbage,scallions, crispy shallot,cilantro,lime and crispy noodle
$23.72
Tonkatsu Curry Rice
Panko-coated fried boneless pork with curry,carrot,scallion and pickled daikon.
$20.28
Onigiri Kingdom

Onigiri Kingdom

4.8
(200+)
• Japanese • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 9.3 mi • 48 min
Farther away
"The Combo: Beef Onigiri (x2) is always my go to, it's sooo good and flavorful. I get the potato salad and Strawberry Lemon Tea as my sides and they're always good too. The tea isn't too sweet and you can adjust the sweetness if you'd like or add a special request to ask for it extra sweet if you get it with the combo and they'll normally do it. The potato salad has good texture but I add just a tiny bit chili oil and soy sauce to it for a lil extra flavor. Portion sizes for everything are pretty decent. However the ONLY negative thing I have to say is for the Fuwafuwa daifuku mochi (x2) I think 3 instead of 2 for the price would be better but I might just be greedy lol. The Mitarashi Dango (X3p) is very good for dessert if you don't like anything overly sweet and the texture is perfect. Also love this place so much I'm a regular and they added a little extra dessert for me and I love that, it shows appreciation. Definitely recommend this place for everyone. Always consistent and a 10/10."
"Amazing. I have ordered 8 times since august and its good everytime. I really like the Oden Starter Bowl_Mini Udon Set and have gotten the Spam Onigiri (x2) several times. Its always good portions for your money and is always full of flavor."
Spam Onigiri (x2)
SPAM (25% Less Sodium) with vegi onigiri (you might taste a little sour which is from Umeiboshi/pickled plum) Add SPAM sauce
$9.5
Spicy Tuna Onigiri (x2) • 🌶️ • GF
Spicy tuna mayo stuffed inside of green vegi onigiri.
$10.02
Salmon Deluxe Onigiri (X2) GF
House grilled sashimi grade salmon stuffed inside of salmon onigiri.
$12.1
“Crab” Onigiri (x2)
Mayo fish cake (crab flavor) is stuffed inside of the green veggie onigiri.
$9.32
Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken

Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken

4.7
(2k+)
• Fried Chicken • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 6.1 mi • 32 min
"Strips were great as always but compared to other BonChon locations. The Rockville locations gives little bit a rice. "
"The three Korean Tacos came intact and beautifully presented.one is missing in the photo - I ate it immediately as the size of the portions and freshnessof the presentation was so inviting!And YES the taco tasted great! I will definitely order from here again!"
Wings
Double fried with your choice of sauce. Complimentary side of pickled radish or coleslaw. (*Korean BBQ contains sesame seeds and/or sesame seed oil.)
$27.36
Mixed
Wings & Drumsticks, double fried with your choice of sauce. Complimentary side of pickled radish or coleslaw. (*Korean BBQ contains sesame seeds and/or sesame seed oil.)
$29.58
Strips
Double fried with your choice of sauce. Complimentary side of pickled radish or coleslaw. (*Korean BBQ contains sesame seeds and/or sesame seed oil.)
$22.05
Steamed Rice
Fluffy, cooked white rice.
$3.59
OKEY POKE

OKEY POKE

4.8
(2k+)
• Japanese • Sushi
$0 delivery fee • 11.6 mi • 38 min
Farther away
"The Mango Tango has a good portion size and tempera shrimp are nice and crispy and not soggy. The Pink Summer is really refreshing and not too sweet"
"Great always! Love the poke bowl the most. Portion sizes are always great and the fish is always fresh. The Passionfruit Tango is slightly sweet. It not overly sweet which I love. There are little jellies at the bottom."
Regular (2 Scoops of Protein)
Fried Japanese chicken cutlet bowl with tangy katsu sauce and sweet kewpie mayo. Served on white rice, cucumber, and purple cabbage.
$16.44
Large (3 Scoops of Protein)
Grilled spicy salmon bowl flavored with a generous drizzle of spicy mayo and yum-yum sauce. Red chili flakes sprinkled on top. Served with sweet onion, scallions, tomatoes, avocado, masago, edamame, and cucumber on a white rice & green mix base.
$18.91
Shibuya Eatery

Shibuya Eatery

4.5
(100+)
• Japanese • Asian
$0 delivery fee • 8.1 mi • 45 min
Farther away
$5 off on $40+
"this has become my new go-to for fresh vegetables and chicken, I love that the ramen with curry is not salty. It just tastes very clean , not heavy on the sauce. fresh! Unfortunately, they have missed an ingredient before and today I was sent the wrong size, they sent the small which was plenty! so good!BUILD IT: MAZEMEN (REGULAR) BROTHLESS RAMEN"
"The CURRY KATSU DON - PORK was delicious (though I didn't like the kimchi), the breading on the cutlet was crispy and didn't taste like old grease. The toppings were also pretty good, even the greens which were sour but yummy. The curry itself was bang on, would definitely order again. The BUILD IT: DONBURI (REGULAR SIZE) with chicken was also pretty great, my partner was satisfied with the dish and the breading was the same as the pork in the curry dish. The CALPICO MELON (BOTTLED) 500ML was sweet and so satisfying to drink. The only thing we didn't really like was the ONIGIRI - CHAR SUI PORK but that was a matter of personal taste since it was made very well and fresh. Would definitely order from here again, very well done!"
BUILD IT: DONBURI (LARGE SIZE)
Premium Japanese White Rice, Choice of Protein, 5 Toppings, Crunchies, Flavored Oil, Garnish
$21.07
BUILD IT: RAMEN (LARGE)
Choose your Noodle, Broth & Protein. Includes 5 Toppings, Crunchies, Flavored Oil, Garnish. Additional options available.
$20.88
CURRY KATSU DON - CHICKEN
Chicken Cutlet with Japanese Curry Sauce, Kimchi, Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Sesame Oil, Pickled Red Ginger
$19.5
CURRY KATSU DON - PORK
Pork Cutlet with Japanese Curry Sauce, Kimchi, Broccoli Rabe, Roasted Sesame Oil, Pickled Red Ginger
$19.92
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar

4.5
(100+)
• Japanese • Sushi Bar
$0 delivery fee • 11.7 mi • 55 min
Farther away
"Always LOVE it! Spicy Salmon Crunchy Roll Gooey Butter Cake Spicy Tuna Crunchy Roll* Golden Crunchy Roll (4pcs)"
"Always Great sushi! Golden Crunchy Roll (4pcs)Spicy Salmon Crunchy Roll Spicy Tuna Crunchy Roll* Amazing!"
Salmon Toro*
Salmon belly on Kura specialty sushi rice
$3.97
Golden Crunchy Roll (4pcs)
110 Cal
$3.97
Seared Salmon Japanese Mayo*
Avocado and shrimp mayo wrapped in Kura specialty sushi rice and dried seaweed drizzled in spicy mayo and a sweet soy sauce topped with panko and sesame
$3.97
Garlic Ponzu Salmon*
200 Cal
$3.96
Ranken Noodle House

Ranken Noodle House

4.7
(1k+)
• Japanese • Udon
$0 delivery fee • 9.3 mi • 50 min
Farther away
"Not to sound like a weeaboo, but ever watched anime and thought the food looked incredible? RanKen has amazing, authentic offerings. The onigiri are large and filling with generous servings of the insides. The RanKen Chicken Chashu Buns (x3) are also practically a whole meal on their own. they're light, crisp, and perfectly salty. This time I tried their Sukiyaki Beef Udon and it is one of the best things I've ever had, so sweet and salty, the flavors of the beef and onions really resonate within the dish. and I topped it off with RanKen Mango-pomelo-sago . The boba seemed a little undercooked, but everything else about it was so good: sweet, cold, and creamy. RanKen is rapidly becoming one of my favorite restaurants!"
"The UnagiDon/鰻丼 is very fresh. I thoroughly enjoyed this exquisite dish! The Curry & Rice is now one of my go-to-dishes. The Nougat is the perfect little snack to much on anytime of day. Matcha latte ( new!!!) was great! Free dessert with >$50 order : Orel and Strawberry Pudding (for >$50 orders ) and much appreciation for the yummy anniversary dessert!"
Special: Tonkotsu Ramen
Rich pork bone broth, chashu, marinated egg, nori, scallions. Choose spice level
$18.59
Ginger Miso Ramen 🌶️
Clarify broth base and add "Choose heat 1-3"
$19.87
Beef Udon (Hot or Cold)
Top seller: Hot: Udon in home extracted bonito dashi soup. Topped with sliced beef brisket, tenkasu and scallions. Cold: Udon topped with sliced beef brisket, grated daikon, green scallions, tenkasu in homemade dipping sauce.
$18.16
Super Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen (🌶️)
Spicy version of tonkotsu ramen, super spicy chili oil is made in house. (Highly recommend for 1st time customer to put the spicy sauce on the side)
$19.21
Suki Hana

Suki Hana

4.3
(50+)
• Japanese • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 12.5 mi • 51 min
Farther away
Wallet-Friendly
"Needs more chicken 1. Chicken Teriyaki"
1. Chicken Teriyaki
Served with vegetable & steamed rice. Substitute to fried rice for no charge or noodle for an additional charge.
$12.07
4. Chicken & Shrimp Teriyaki
Served with vegetable & steamed rice. Substitute to fried rice for no charge or noodle for an additional charge.
$13.99
Canned Drinks
Served with vegetable & steamed rice. Substitute to fried rice for no charge or noodle for an additional charge.
$2.92
5. Beef & Shrimp Teriyaki
Served with steamed rice, 3 pcs of fried dumplings, 2 pcs of spring rolls, and vegetables.
$14.93
Hawkers Asian Street Food

Hawkers Asian Street Food

4.6
(3k+)
• Asian Fusion • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 7.4 mi • 44 min
Farther away
Trending
"The Chili Crisp Wontons were amazing! I'd definitely order them again. The portion size was perfect and the fresh garnishes were delicious. It is spicier than I would have liked but the flavor is still very present."
"The chicken lo mein was VERY dry and not flavorful. I've had much better results from a local Chinese restaurant. The photos Hawkers uses seems falsified because it came in a brown cardboard box as a very small portion. It reminded me of an exact replica Panda Express chow mein noodles. For the cost and quality, I absolutely would not order again. The only thing that was good was the kids bulgolgi meal (at least THAT chicken was moist)."
Yaki Udon
Ridiculously satisfying thick udon noodles with chicken, eggs and veggies in a savory sauce with a chili finish. Fire.
$19.03
Roti Canai
(row·tee jen·nai) Rip. Dip. Repeat. Two Malaysian flatbreads, served with a side of our signature curry sauce.
$13.94
Yi-Yi's Chicken Dumplings
Our Auntie's classic recipe, wok-seared or steamed, served with a sweet soy dipping sauce.
$12.04
Pad Thai
A Hawkers staple. Rice noodles with shrimp and chicken, wok-fired in a tangy red chili pepper sauce with eggs and veggies. Topped with roasted peanuts and a squeeze of fresh lime.
$20.84
Poke Dojo - Bethesda Row

Poke Dojo - Bethesda Row

4.6
(7k+)
• Takeout • Poke
$0 delivery fee • 7.4 mi • 37 min
Farther away
"Best tasting, freshest, Poke Bowl I've had since leaving New York. I'd definitely order again and again! As well, I requested avocado, but got guacamole."
"It was tasty as always but the bowl this time wasnt nearly as full as last time. Last time the bowl bottom was fully covered in rice whereas this out was just a small circle of rice to the side. Again still tasty, but they also forgot my avocado which was a $2 upcharge. If they were out they should've corrected the price and told me but instead I had to find out when it was delivered and tell door dash. The fish is very fresh and cut well, there is plenty of fish and the seaweed salad is incredible"
BYO Regular - 2 Protein
Create your own Dojo Bowl with TWO PROTEINS; Spinkles and Toppings ($$ for Avocado & Masago), and TWO SAUCES.
$16.39
BYO Large - 3 Protein
Create your own Dojo Bowl with THREE PROTEINS; Spinkles and Toppings ($$ for Avocado & Masago), and TWO SAUCES.
$19
BYO Large - 4 Protein
Create your own Dojo Bowl with FOUR PROTEINS; Spinkles and Toppings ($$ for Avocado & Masago), and TWO SAUCES.
$21.15
Lava Bowl
Spicy Tuna • Spicy Salmon • Garlic Shrimp • Cucumber • Edamame • Seaweed Salad • Pickled Ginger • Jalapeño • Scallion • Cilantro • Masago • Crispy Garlic • Spicy Mayo
$18.13

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