Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Gaithersburg

"One of D.C.’s most beloved sushi restaurants is offering its seafood-centric menu to go. Box sets for two start at $100 for the kaiseki box set, which includes an assortment of sushi and sashimi, as well as composed entrees. To really ramp up a celebration, spring for the custom omakase set, starting at $250 for a chef’s selection of the freshest fish available."

"5 out of 5 stars Restaurants Dupont Circle. Sushi Taro underwent a major renovation in 2009, becoming an upmarket Kaiseki-style traditional Japanese restaurant under owner Nobu Yamazaki. In a kaiseki-style meal, diners don’t order off a menu."

"U Street CorridorThe vibe: Neighborhood hang; convivial; family business.Japanese pubs like Izakaya Seki line most alleys in Japan, each serving snacks deemed to go well with brain-freeze inducing pints of beer or carafes of sake. If neither of these tickle your imbibing-preferences, the father-daughter run restaurant has a steep collection of Japanese whisky (yes, no "e").Best bet: Find your (rice) balls and order something you’ve never heard of or can’t pronounce, like a fried-fish-and-veggie fritter called "kakiage" (pictured), grilled hamachi kama, or fresh sea urchin (for which they’ll scrape out of the spines right in front of you)."

"If you are looking for an authentic Japanese spot that offers more than sushi, then Izakaya Seki is the place to be. In addition, Izakaya Seki is pretty restrictive on seating arrangements and reservation to enforce social distancing. All customers must sanitize and put on masks while on the premises."

"There is something special about being able to see a master at work. That's the experience you will get watching Chef Hiroshi Seki serve up minimal yet exquisite Japanese dishes at Izakaya Seki. Try some of their raw offerings like Hokkaido scallop carpaccio or tuna sashimi."

"DowntownThe vibe: Elegant; refined; business lunch.The Downtown address means suits will surround you as you work your way through the menu from one of DC’s fathers of Japanese cuisine -- Kaz Okochi. The dining room just got a new design and it’s eye-catching.Best bet: A selection of Kaz’s speciality nigiri that doesn’t stop at soy sauce and wasabi when it comes to sushi accelerators. The Nagoya native adorns slices of raw fish with herb miso, sweet kombu, and chili-daikon."

"3 out of 5 stars Restaurants Foggy Bottom. Sushi king Kazuhiro Okochi made his mark at Sushi-Ko, successfully melding Asian and Western ingredients, before bringing the winning formula here. The sushi itself is top-notch, featuring fish that is gorgeous and glistening, while the rice has a touch of sweetness unlike any you’ll find elsewhere."

"It is nearly impossible to miss this fabulous sushi spot, whether you live downtown or just a tourist. For starters, Kaz Sushi Bistro is located really close to the White House, making it super convenient for tourists and visitors. Another reason Kaz is a big hit would be the great prices and deals for Bentos and sushi plates."

"Before he brought Washingtonians perfect ramen at Daikaya, restaurateur Daisuke Utagawa introduced them to the wonders of raw fish at Sushiko: the city’s first sushi spot when it opened in 1976. Executive chef Piter Tjan prides himself on the restaurant’s top-notch a la carte sushi and commitment to traditional techniques, but he’s also willing to experiment and draw inspiration from other cuisines, such as a recent avocado roll that came topped with slices of smoked salmon and a ponzu “salsa.” When the restaurant is open for dining, it’s also worth investigating Kobo, the restaurant-within-a-restaurant at Sushiko that serves a vegan tasting menu so good, it earned three stars from The Washington Post. Dining at the restaurant: The restaurant is currently closed for onsite dining."

"One of the most popular Japanese restaurants in Washington, D.C., Sushiko in Chevy Chase offers a daily happy hour, plenty of cooked dishes alongside great sushi, and an unusually ..."

"5455 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815Phone: 301-961-1644Visit Website. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Sushiko (@sushikochevychase)"

"A mural on the building housing this lively Japanese izakaya depicts Godzilla about to rumble with a giant squid. Inside the two-story space, diners wrestle with what to order—there’s so much to choose from. The wide-ranging menu references Japan’s Edomae era with sushi (rolls, nigiri, sashimi) that doesn’t lean on frilly extras for its straight-from-the-Land-of-the-Rising-Sun cuts."

"If you’re out for a good, ambient time with lots of good food, then all you have to do is drop by Zeppelin. The restaurant offers Sushi, Yakitori, a cocktail bar, and an outdoor and indoor bar as well. All customers and staff members are required to put on masks, and the restaurant offers limited seating capacity to enforce social distancing."

"This restaurant serves up a variety of yakitori, or Japanese grilled chicken skewers. Combination plates include one with skewers seasoned in only sea salt, and one full of skewers served with plum, miso, kosho, and yuzu sauces. There’s also the chef’s selection of 10 skewers for two."

"Silver SpringThis Silver Spring space’s motto is “Anyone Can Do Theatre.” In addition to being the only theater on this list that hosts workouts-cum-theater techniques (yes, this exists), it provides many performance opportunities for local improv teams. Their long-form comedy competition, Cagematch is on a brief hiatus, but they’re still hosting improv most Fridays."

"Imagination Stage, located in Bethesda, Maryland, offers year-round productions of modern and classic plays and classes in drama, acting, dance musical theatre, and filmmaking for children of all ages.The organization also offers summer theatre camps that give campers the opportunity to take part in a full production of a musical or play. Continue to 13 of 15 below."

"Frederik Douglass NHS is located in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington D.C. The park is open year-round and offers tours of Frederick Douglass's home and grounds. Frederik Douglass was born in 1818. Despite being born into slavery he learned to read without any formal education."

"The home of the famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass is in Anacostia, a historic neighborhood in southeast D.C. Access to this National Historic Site and a guided tour cost $1.50 for each reserved ticket and $5 for an entire school group."

"Some of the best views of the city can be found at the Frederick Douglass House. Perfect for a romantic getaway. Here, you can also learn about Frederick Douglass, himself, in his former home."

"Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office is a museum and historic site. It consists of the restored rooms where Clara Barton had lived and worked during the Civil War."