best sushi in NoVA?

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Where's the best sushi place in NoVA? The only requirement is that they must accept reservations for a party of 8 including one toddler who is well behaved.

We've been to Tachibana many times but I thought I would try something new for a change.

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I went to Sushi-Zen (in the Lee Harrison strip mall, just off Lee Highway) last night and thought it was delicious. They are family friendly also (there was a party of 8, with some kids, there last night).

I am a fan of Cafe Asia but thought the sushi at Zen was a lot better. The nigri tuna and salmon pieces were huge and melt-in-the-mouth tasty. 

It's a little more expensive than Cafe Asia, but worth it (I would still go to Cafe Asia for the sushi happy-hour though!)

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If its the Tyson's area (based upon your visit to Tachibana), I'd say look no further. Konami is awful, soapy tasting fish, we ordered $120 for lunch 2 weeks ago so I had all kinds.

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Tried Arrigato on Rte 29 this week and was disappointed. Before bringing out the whole extended family, I went this week w/my wife and 2 kids. We decided to get the omikaze sushi and sashimi. Some of the fish was excellent but it was pretty uneven and definitely not worth the price. Looks like we'll have to head back to Tachibana next time even though I live 5 minutes away from Arigato.

Does anyone know if there is a particularly bad day to go for sushi? Do restaurants pretty much get fresh fish daily? We went on a Tuesday after Labor Day but I don't know if that should affect things.

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There is a place called Ichiban in McLean that I like a lot...more my scene (small, low key, etc) than Tachibana but I have to say the sushi I've had at Tachibana has been pretty darn good. It's on old dominion. 

When i have sushi nowadays its usually when I'm on my way to/from home (west baltimore) from where I live now (Fairfax), and can hit up Sushi King or Sushi Sono in Columbia.

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Matsuri in Herndon has pretty good sushi. I have only eaten lunch there, so I cannot vouch for dinner. Lunch is a buffet with some hot items. The food is fresh and the salmon is amost always very fresh and succulent. They have tempura and other Japanese grilled items for dinner, but I have not tried them yet. This place is near the Cantina d'Italia and the Outback near the Fairfax County Parkway just inside Herndon.

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We enjoyed Sweet Ginger about a month ago. Fish was fresh, crisp and full of flavor. Menu was diverse and creative. Found it a very enjoyable experience.

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Yamazato in Arlington is very good and easy to get to, as it is right off of 395. The chef used to work at Tachibana. They also have Thai food there for those who may not want sushi.

http://www.washingtonian.com/dining/Profiles/yamazato.html

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blue ocean in fairfax.it's right next to trader joe's off of 236. fresh sushi, seperate japanese only menu. great staff.

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I just got back from the Cafe Asia in Rosslyn. The Dragon Roll was very good, but the Spicy Tuna Roll was unspectacular. On a previous trip, I had the Ninja Roll, which was quite good.

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Akasaka, far and away better than any others.

514 South Van Dorn Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22304-4612

ph: 703.751.3133
fax: 703.751.3134

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Whatever you do stay away from Cafe Asia. The food is absolutely terrible and their fish tastes like a word I'm not supposed to use here.

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I don't know about you guys, but I am finding that all the good sushi places nowadays are not serving very fresh fish. I don't know if it is the lack of business and turn around for the fish, but to me fresh fish should not smell fishy. I have been getting plates of sushi where I can smell the fish as the plate is being put down on the table. I love sushi, but this turn of events has churned my stomach more than a time or two and I am losing my love for it. Anyone else finding this a problem lately?

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