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Best Japanese Restaurants Nearby in La Plata

IHOP

IHOP

4.4
(8k+)
• Chicken • Milk Shakes
$0 delivery fee • 11.6 mi • 53 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"The turkey dinner is always tasty. The cinna minion donuts were superb. So light and tasty. Idk how you are expected to share them lol. "
"The food could have been better prepared. My turkey bacon could have cooked a little longer, my eggs were not scrambled hard enough. I like ordering from ihop but I was very disappointed especially with how long the food took. My delivery person waited for a while before he was able to get my order in hand. "
Hickory-Smoked Bacon Strips
Gluten-friendly
$4.19
Big Steak Omelette
Your hunger won’t be at steak with this one. Our omelette+ stuffed with steak, hash browns, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes & Cheddar cheese. Served with our salsa. +Omelettes are made with a splash of buttermilk & wheat pancake batter.
$20.21
Breakfast Sampler
Two eggs* your way, 2 custom cured hickory-smoked bacon strips, 2 pork sausage links, 2 thick-cut pieces of ham, golden hash browns & 2 fluffy buttermilk pancakes.
$20.14
Pork Sausage Links
Gluten-friendly
$4.13
Starbucks

Starbucks

4.6
(200+)
• Coffee • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 0.6 mi • 25 min
"Good coffee, and great packaging! Would order again"
"Not even the full cup. Looks absolutely nasty"
Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Buttery caramel syrup blended with coffee, milk and ice, then topped with a layer of dark caramel sauce, whipped cream, caramel drizzle and a crunchy caramel-sugar topping—oh-so-beautifully delicious.
$7.57
Iced White Chocolate Mocha
Our signature espresso meets white chocolate sauce, milk and ice, and then is finished off with sweetened whipped cream to create this supreme white chocolate delight.
$10.71
Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso
Smooth Starbucks® Blonde Espresso shaken with brown sugar and cinnamon, served over ice with oatmilk and crowned with pumpkin cold foam for a deliciously sweet, fall‑inspired finish.
$8.5
Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich
Our classic breakfast sandwich has 18g of protein with sizzling applewood-smoked bacon, Parmesan cage-free egg frittata and melted aged Gouda on an artisan roll.
$6.55
Denny's

Denny's

4.3
(8k+)
• Breakfast & Brunch • Family Meals
$0 delivery fee • 9.3 mi • 48 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"T-Bone Steak & Eggs taste good for 1st time eggs and hash browns exactly like I like them. Steak was good but their medium is more on well side so next time I will know to get it medium rare. New! Bone-In Wings OH hunni definitely will get again...cooked perfectly!💯 I like my wings tender and juicy. These have some type of marinade on them"
"First, unlike when I ordered food from IHOP, Denny's food was fresh and nothing was missing from my order. The pancakes were fresh and moist, and Denny's gave me enough syrup for my pancakes. The rest of the food was good and tasty as well. I normally end up throwing over half my food away but this time I enjoyed it and ate it all. It was refreshing to receive fresh tasty food in a timely manner. That hasn't happened for a while so I appreciate it! And sorry, I didn't think to take a photo but I will next time I order from Denny's!"
Super Slam™
Contains egg, dairy, soybeans, wheat & gluten; may contain sesame. Two buttermilk pancakes served with two eggs* cooked your way, two Applewood-smoked bacon strips, two all-pork sausage links, and crispy hash browns.
$11.23
French Toast Slam®
Don't miss this fan-favorite Slam with three slices of brioche French toast topped with powdered sugar. Served with two eggs* made your way, two Applewood-smoked bacon strips and two all-pork sausage links.
$15.57
T-Bone Steak & Eggs
Contains egg, dairy, soybeans, wheat, & gluten; may contain tree nuts & sesame. A 13 oz. seasoned T-Bone steak. Served with two eggs*, hash browns and choice of bread.
$21.2
Everyday Value Slam®
Your choice of two buttermilk pancakes, two slices of Brioche French Toast or a biscuit & sausage gravy. Served with two eggs* cooked your way and two Applewood-smoked bacon strips or two all-pork sausage links.
$7.63
The Meltdown

The Meltdown

4.3
(2k+)
• Melts • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 9.3 mi • 39 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"The best sandwich i have EVER had. I would most definitely buy it again. Top 5 favorite spots now. Loved every bite and it was hot when it got to me. The fries wer well ses just like the sandwich. The carmelized union to meat ration was perfect, it was just a good sandwich overall."
"The creamy bbq was like a thousand islands dressing it really didn't give me a melt feel if i didn't see the cheese in some of my bread I would not know it had cheese the fries where unsalted and in a pie tin making me feel like I had less "
Breakfast N' Bread Melt
Bacon, eggs*, American and Swiss cheeses and mayo on grilled sourdough bread. All the breakfast essentials together in one melt.
$10.5
Hittin' Snooze Melt - Combo
Sausage, bacon, ham, scrambled eggs and American cheese on grilled sourdough bread with a maple spiced spread. Breakfast is ready whenever you are! Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$13.74
Breakfast N' Bread Melt - Combo
Bacon, eggs*, American and Swiss cheeses and mayo on grilled sourdough bread. All the breakfast essentials together in one melt. Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$14.57
The Burger Den

The Burger Den

4.4
(800+)
• Burgers • American
$0 delivery fee • 9.3 mi • 38 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Omg first off this burger is everything!!! I did the build your own burger and when I say I'm over here crushinggggggg ugh so good everything was hot and fresh!!! 10/10 recommend "
"The Pig 'n' Chicken Burger was soggy, there was no sauce on the side included as described and the chicken was thick and too large for the bread and under seasoned. I couldnt get through half. The New York Style Cheesecake was simply disgusting. It wasn't fresh and had a weird taste. I spit it out."
Build Me Up Burger
Build the way you want it. Lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles included.
$16.97
Wake & Bacon Burger
A 100% beef burger with hash browns, an egg*, bacon and American cheese on a brioche bun.
$16.96
Spill the Bourbon Burger
A 100% beef burger topped with White Cheddar cheese, bacon, sautéed mushrooms, fire-roasted bell peppers & onions, bourbon sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles on a brioche bun.
$17.42
OREO® Milk Shake
Made with premium vanilla ice cream and OREO® cookie pieces. Topped with whipped cream.
$6.21
Kobe Bar & Grill

Kobe Bar & Grill

4.6
(2k+)
• Sushi Bars • Japanese
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"OH MY GOD..... this ramen blew my mind! FIVE STARS! This Iced Tea is exotic and delicious too. Now I'm afraid I will start ordering this once a week. haha"
"I am stuffed! The Ramen noodles and Chicken Gyoza hot, delicious and plentiful. Loved every bit of it!💯"
Ramen
Traditional japanese noodle soup w. Egg noodle, scallion, egg, fragrant garlic oil & sweet corn.
$19.89
Shrimp Tempura Roll
Crabmeat, avocado, cucumber.
$9.86
California Roll
Any 2 items of chicken, shrimp, sirloin steak, salmon or scallop.
$7.88
Hibachi Combination
Deep-fried roll, spicy tuna, avocado, crabmeat & tobiko, with eel sauce & spicy mayo.
$34.44
Teriyaki Way- Japanese Grill

Teriyaki Way- Japanese Grill

4.6
(1k+)
• Japanese • Ramen
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
Wallet-Friendly
"Dude this was so good it genuinely surprised me. It wasn't overly salty, lots of toppings, and the pork chashu was awesome. I was hesitant about ordering at first bc I was worried that the noodles and toppings would get soggy during delivery but they're packaged SEPARATELY in the ramen bowl. Extremely awesome, will be ordering again. "
"At this point, safe to say, after ordering for 3 years, it's TIME to leave a review. 5 STARS! I'm addicted to their Pork Chashu Ramen . As a Navy Man I've traveled the world. This is the best Ramen you can get in this area. Sometimes I dream about eating it, and I'm skinny. The best part is the consistently good flavor and portion size. It's about time I gave a review after enjoying it all these years."
Teriyaki Combo
Served with steamed vegetable.
$11.86
Fried Dumplings (6 Pieces)
Ramen Noodle in Chicken & Pork broth, with Pickle Ginger, Bamboo Shoots, Green Onions, Fish Cakes, Seaweed, Egg, and Chicken Chashu or Pork Chashu.
$4.79
Pork Chashu Ramen
Ramen Noodle in Chicken & Pork broth, with Pickle Ginger, Bamboo Shoots, Green Onions, Fish Cakes, Seaweed, Egg, and Chicken Chashu or Pork Chashu.
$12.86
Chicken Chashu Ramen
Served with vegetable roll (2 pieces), fried dumplings (3 pieces), and garden salad.
$12.29
Hanu Poke by Wonder

Hanu Poke by Wonder

Hawaiian • Japanese
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
Build-Your-Own Poke Bowl - 2 Proteins
Choose your base and protein, with your choice of up to 2 of raw salmon,* tuna,* tofu, or chilled shrimp in a soy marinade, then add your favorite toppings to your custom bowl
$20.11
Spicy Salmon & Tuna Poke Bowl
Raw salmon* and yellowfin tuna* in soy marinade, with avocado, edamame, wakame (seaweed salad), cucumber, pickled ginger, radish, scallion, shredded carrot, and furikake seasoning. Topped with spicy sriracha mayo
$21.31
Poke Bowl Combo
Pick any poke bowl and pair it with a side and drink of your choice.
$25.73
Salmon & Tuna Poke Bowl
A perfect pair: Raw salmon* and yellowfin tuna* in a soy marinade, with avocado, edamame, wakame (seaweed salad), cucumber, pickled ginger, radish, scallion, shredded carrot, and slightly spicy furikake seasoning
$21.35
Naz's Halal

Naz's Halal

4.6
(5k+)
• Halal • Middle Eastern
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
20% off on $20+
"Fish over rice is EXCELLENT everytime. I ordered it twice in one week because it was so good and fresh! The baklava is the best I've ever had and they put it over the food and it's nice and warm. Soooo amazing! 10/10! Every time. And hugeeee portions!"
"Naz Halal is the best place to get food. The quality is amazing, the chicken is nicely seasoned. Also the amount of food given is more than enough to leave you full and satisfied. Lastly, they always provise utensils when needed. Love this place!"
Combo Over Rice (Chicken & Lamb)
A flavorful mix of our marinated chicken and beef and lamb, served over fluffy, aromatic basmati rice, and paired with a crisp salad of lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Your choice of sauces drizzled on top or served on the side.
$14.81
Chicken Over Rice
A delicious meal of chicken gyro meat marinated for 24 hours and grilled to perfection served on our fluffy aromatic basmati rice with a salad in the corner consisting of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and your choice of sauces drizzled all over the platter- or simply ask for the sauces on the side.
$14.77
Mozzarella Sticks
Six piece of mozzarella sticks served with a side of marinara sauce.
$6.99
Philly Cheese Steak
6 oz of Halal beef steak grilled with fresh peppers and onions topped with american cheese, served on a fresh hero with ketchup and mayo
$8.99
Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company

4.4
(9k+)
• American • Noodles
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"This is one of my favorit meals! The Basil Pesto Cavatappi is flavorful and the portion size is outstanding for the money. Not only is this meal a good value, but it is also just tasty!"
"Parm chicken was a littl salty but my Basil Pesto Cavatappi was good overall. Nice portion for lunch. Ingredients were fresh and bowl was still warm. I will order this again when I crave a simple meal. I love all the options on the menu. The Rice Crispy treat is my favorite!"
Coca-Cola Freestyle Beverage
For delivery and curbside orders, please select your flavor. For all other pickup orders, self-service is available.
$3.65
Snoodle Doodle Cookie
Soft cinnamon and brown sugar cookie.
$3.54
Rice Crispy
Made in-house daily with melted butter, marshmallows and crispy rice cereal.
$3.6
Crispy Chicken Bacon Alfredo
Fettuccine noodles in 4-cheese alfredo sauce with parmesan-crusted chicken, smoky bacon, spinach and broccoli, topped with fresh herbs and MontAmoré® cheese.
$17.52
Wow Bao

Wow Bao

2.5
(20+)
• Asian • Chinese
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
15% off on $30+
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
Roasted Chicken that is infused with a rich, dark, and sweet teriyaki barbeque sauce, served on jasmine white rice.
$12.2
Bowl and 2 Bao
A choice of a Teriyaki Chicken, Spicy Kung Pao Chicken, or Orange Chicken bowl, and 2 Teriyaki Chicken, BBQ Berkshire Pork, Spicy Mongolian Beef or Whole Wheat Vegetable Bao.
$20.11
6 Pack of Bao
Soft sweet dough with your choice of filling
$23.99
Orange Chicken Bowl
Golden chicken tossed in a sweet and tangy orange sauce, served with rice
$12.29
Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken

Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken

4.6
(5k+)
• Fried Chicken • Chicken
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Boneless 8 PC was crispy and the soy garlic sauce was delicious MoPo Corndog is something more like a mozzarella stick with corn dog shell, and even though mine was cold it was still crunchy and tasty"
"The Soy Garlic Chicken never misses. I love the ranch Dipping Sauce, it has this really unique flavor. I think the Wings are expensive if I'm honest, but they're just so good I will order them again and again. The lunch portion wing size is much smaller than the other options. Always fresh, crunchy."
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. Bonchon Gold Dust contains dairy.)
$24.15
Fried Rice
Fried rice, eggs, red bell pepper, onions, scallions, cooked with Soy Garlic sauce, topped with sesame seeds and fresh cucumber garnish. (Contains sesame seeds or sesame seed oil.)
$17.91
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. Bonchon Gold Dust contains dairy.)
$26.74
2pc Korean Donuts & Sauce
Two traditional soft and fluffy Korean donuts coated with cinnamon and sugar on the outside, served with a sweet cream dipping sauce.
$8.72
Raising Cane's

Raising Cane's

4.4
(2k+)
• $
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Everything was Hot, Fresh, & Delicious! I would have given a 5 star rating, but I noticed I received 1 extra sauce, but was missing the Cole Slaw. The Dasher did take a picture & the bag was sealed to my knowledge in the store."
"I ordered two meals, both were wrong. I ordered a 5 piece, both orders came as 3 pieces. Spending $40. I tried to call the store, after my third call they finaly answered. Only to tell me it's not their fault, I need to handle it with DoorDash. Even though the store prepared the order wrong."
The Box Combo
4 Chicken Fingers, 1 Cane's Sauce®, Crinkle-Cut Fries, Texas Toast, 22 oz. Fountain Drink. 1290-1720 cal.
$12.41
The Caniac Combo
6 Chicken Fingers 2 Cane's Sauces® Crinkle-Cut Fries Texas Toast & Coleslaw 32oz Fountain Drink/Tea 1840 - 2470 Cal
$17.73
The 3 Finger Combo
3 Chicken Fingers 1 Cane's Sauce® Crinkle-Cut Fries Texas Toast 22oz Fountain Drink/Tea 1050 - 1480 Cal
$10.58
The Kids' Combo
2 Chicken Fingers 1 Cane's Sauce® Crinkle-Cut Fries Kids Drink 760 - 990 Cal
$7.74
The Charles Restaurant and Bar

The Charles Restaurant and Bar

4.4
(100+)
• Sandwiches • Brunch
$0 delivery fee
"Very good more crab then filling which I liked"
"Overcooked the Five Star Pub Burger, undercooked the Plain "Build Your" Burger, and only gave 4 Side Grilled Carrots"
Braised Short Rib
korean glazed short ribs, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrots
$32.7
Wings
six bone in wings tossed with buffalo or mambo sauce (gf)
$16.38
Cream of Crab Soup
cream cheese icing, caramel (contains nuts)
$16.38
Old Fashioned Carrot Cake
lemon herb breadcrumbs, parmesan croutons, grated egg yolk
$12.13
Kin House: Chinese Classics by Wonder

Kin House: Chinese Classics by Wonder

3.5
(10+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
Char Siu Spare Ribs
A Chinese-American take on BBQ-style ribs, glazed in a deliciously sticky soy sauce with just a touch of sweetness from honey
$13.75
General Tso's Chicken
This Chinese-American crowd pleaser is all about the tasty, savory, sweet-tangy sauce our juicy, lightly battered chicken is smothered in, along with broccoli. Topped with scallion and served with a side of jasmine rice
$18.35
Pork Egg Rolls
Crispy egg rolls filled with minced pork, cabbage, and carrot. Served with a side of sweet chile sauce
$5.75
Chicken Lo Mein
Chewy, wheat-based egg noodles stir-fried with cabbage, carrot, mushroom, onion, and chicken, in a rich sauce flavored with Chinese rice wine and soy
$17.14
Hunanmanor

Hunanmanor

4.4
(100+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$5.99 fee)
"This was my first time ordering from Hunan Manor. I purchased Gen. Toi chicken, wonton soup, scallion patties, pork fried rice, fried dumplings, and shrimp egg rolls. To my surprise, everything was delicious. The portions were large for the prices. Gen. Toi was well seasoned and slightly crunchy like I like it. It's sauce was genuine. It gets an "E" for excellent! The soup gets an "E" too. They used a chicken stock, not broth. Cooks know the difference and I am a cook. The dumplings were fried well, brown on one side and the pork filling was delicious. The pork fried frice was delicious. The rice was properly cooked with onions, bean sprouts, and fried egg. They made it the original way, no short cuts. The scallion patties were new to me. It was a little greasy and could have used a little seasoning. I heated them in the microwave on a paper towel and seasoned them with a little salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder. Then it was really good! I will make this place my fave!"
"The best food offered in Indian Head! Friendly staff, consistently delicious and reasonable prices. The Thai Basil Fried Rice is sublime."
L13. General Tso's Chicken
Spicy.
$11.65
Egg Roll (2)
Spicy.
$4.61
C13. General Tso's Chicken
Broccoli with chicken, beef & shrimp in brown sauce.
$15.27
4 Wings
Shrimp with mixed vegetables in brown sauce & General Tso's chicken.
$11.92
Eastern Chinese Restaurant

Eastern Chinese Restaurant

Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
S9. General Tso's Chicken
Chunks of chicken done to crispy sautéed with our chef's special hot pepper sauce.
$18.11
1. Spring Roll (2) (Veggie)
Two crispy rolls filled with a mix of vegetables.
$5.25
44. Combination Lo Mein
Pork, chicken, and shrimp.
$16.75
111. Sweet and Sour Chicken
Chicken pieces coated in a tangy sauce blending sweet and sour flavors.
$19.1
Crab Boat Restaurant & Bar

Crab Boat Restaurant & Bar

4.6
(1k+)
• Seafood • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Everything tasted SO good! The portions were generous, everything was very fresh, and it definitely filled me up. My expectations were met, and I was not disappointed at all! I highly recommend the crab egg rolls and the carrot cake—both were delicious! The fish sandwich was definitely messy, but honestly, I like my food like that sometimes 😂. It was packed with flavor and worth every bite! I would definitely order again and highly recommend giving this place a try! 👏🏽🔥"
"All the food was great. The Clam Chowder was a great way to start the meal. It isn't thick so it doesn't fill you up. The Corn (2) had the Crabboat Signature Seasoning. It could have used a little more flavor but it was still pretty good. The medium spice level was just right as well. The Fried Shrimp Basket (15) w Fries (Cajun) was a decent entree. The shrimp was lightly breaded and the portion of Cajun fries was larger than expected. The Sweet Potato Fries were a great side with a little cup of honey as a sweet treat. The Hush Puppies (10) were the reason I went to the Crabboat. They were good as well. I'm glad I only ordered one of them."
Party Wings (6)
6 pcs of Crispy Party Wings Original, lemon pepper, Cajun, or buffalo.
$8.99
Hush Puppies (10)
10 pcs of Crispy Hush Puppies, made with corn bread
$5.45
Fried Catfish (2) w Fries
2 pcs Catfish, served with fries.
$19.39
Fried Whiting (2) w Fries
2 pcs Whiting Fish, served with fries.
$17.8
Grille No.13

Grille No.13

4.3
(300+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"A good place for food and entertainment. Been going here for years since they moved next to western pkwy. Split areas for family and those who want a quiter setting and a bar/table top booth area with 5 large screen tvs going for group fun. They have an expansive menu of drinks bottled/tap/mix etc. Good Irish and traditional American food selections. My favorites are the fried fish (huge portion), Reuben, corn beef nachos, house chips with old bay .... list goes on and on. "
"Almost inedible. Only thing i could've was the bacon on the sandwich. The sandwich was drenched in butter very soggy and mushy. I will not be ordering from this place again. Only good thing about it was a good amount of potatoes."
Chicken Alfredo
Grilled Chicken in our house made Alfredo sauce. Add Cajun Seasoning for a kick. Add broccoli, sautéed onions, or green peppers for an additional charge. Served with a garden salad and garlic toast.
$27.05
Mac & Cheese
Our homemade and baked mac and cheese will rival your auntie's...
$7.53
BBQ St. Louis Style Ribs
St. Louis style ribs barbequed in our G13 House sauce to perfection and served with 2-sides and corn bread. Half Rack $25. Make it a full rack for only $13 more.
$38.93
Yellow Cake w/Chocolate Buttercream
Fresh Angus beef sliders on mini brioche buns topped with grilled onions and American cheese.
$10.72

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