An ok experience. Met a friend there for lunch who wanted Japanese food. Everything was mediocre. The food was average. The waitress just went through the motions. And the atmosphere was drab.
June 2023
The atmosphere was so nice! A nice little cozy restaurant with such nice staff and amazing food! I went for the first time a couple days ago and it was so good I had to come back the next day! I ordered the lunch box special both times and it was amazing!
April 2023
A gem. Kiddo and I got the udon and it was delicious. Very kind staff, will definitely be going back.
Cuisines: Japanese, Asian, Caterers, Take Out, Fast Food, Sushi
Alcohol: Beer, Wine
Price Range: Average
One of Bethesda's oldest hidden secrets, this pocket-size restaurant has withstood the test of time. And while neither trendy nor starkly traditional, it sticks to what it does best --- offering solid Japanese cooking. Aji Nippon's fresh fish, cut just so that each slice is tender and bite-size, and its dumplings, wrapped in a tender dough, work just enough magic to keep customers coming back. We like the chirashi sushi, artfully composed on a bed of vinegary rice, and would make this a regular order here. The kitchen also offers a handful of Korean fare. Two drawbacks: This place is off the beaten track, and parking is quite scarce. If you live in the neighborhood, however, you'd have to walk pretty far to find such good Japanese food.
