Kusshi Pike & Rose Rockville

The atmosphere and food at this place are absolutely fantastic! Everything was beautifully presented and delicious, making it an unforgettable dining experience. A special shoutout to Annie, whose exceptional service truly made our day. She was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure that my friends and I felt completely at ease and happy throughout our meal. Thank you, Annie, for making our visit so enjoyable. Highly recommend this place and Annie’s amazing hospitality!

Visited 4 months ago

The best sushi anywhere!!! They have unparalleled specialty rolls and plenty of other quality dishes as well as 5 star service. I highly recommended their Firecracker roll if you go. If you’re in the area you should give Kusshi a try.

Visited 7 months ago

Overall it was very lovely. Came here for the second half of a 3rd date. It was after 8pm and the sun was just setting. Slight breeze on a 90 degree day. Service was pretty good. We flagged our server down a couple of times. We ordered a Maryland and Dragon roll. Avocado & Cucumber rolls. California Rolls. Yellowtail & Jalapeño. Way too much food but we were pretty hungry. We had some Sunset Sangria drinks and they were very yummy.

Overall it was very lovely. ☺️

Visited 8 months ago

My friend put me onto this place. I honestly was not expecting much, but I have to come on here and say that this is one of the best sushi places around, not just because of the atmosphere and people working here. But because they have some real good tasting sushi, great prices, great service, good drinks. Highly recommend. Also they close at 1am ! On weekends

Visited 5 months ago

I recently visited kusshi and had the pleasure of being served by Deema. From the moment I sat down, their friendly demeanor made me feel welcome. They were knowledgeable about the drink menu and offered great recommendations based on my taste preferences.

Overall, the experience was top-notch, and I can’t wait to return. Highly recommend sitting at the bar if you want personalized service and a great atmosphere!

Visited 5 months ago

The night I had here was amazing. My party and I were very satisfied and will be coming back soon. Astrid served us tonight and she was great! Truly recommend indulging at this amazing establishment.

Visited 4 months ago

EVERYTHING IS AMAZING. the rolls themselves are creative and work so well together, the quality of fish, you must get THE MOCHI as well. there’s also a cute little snack area with a huge variety of asian snacks. and the fact that they close at 1 AM??? kusshi is known to be among the top contenders for best sushi restaurant in MD.. and i would have to agree..

Visited 5 months ago

Got the firecracker roll, the food was great but portions were a bit smaller, but it made up with the taste! Service was amazing, the atmosphere inside was good 👍

Visited 4 months ago

Es un lugar exquisito

Visited 2 months ago

Food was good but the server was just horrible. We were left alone after getting out meals. My daughter wanted to get something else and was blown off.

Visited 3 months ago

Delicious food. The bartender Kaytlynn was incredibly lovely and absolutely made my night! 🤘⭐️

Visited 3 months ago

I loved this place the ramen was so yummy i am so happy :3 hehehehe

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Visited 3 months ago

Came for Christmas Eve, came with my friends and we had a great time! I had 2 drinks and my friends did too. The serivce was very active and drinks were made to perfection! Also we had the gyoza dumplings and they are the best I’ve had!

Visited 3 months ago

The best sushi, amazing cocktails.

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Visited 3 months ago

Very friendly. Super tasty food. Great atmosphere .

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Visited 3 months ago

shiii man i came in for dinner and got there in time for the late night happy hour on Friday and lemme just say for the price of the food on the happy hour menu I was munching on the food like there was no tomorrow. Y’all need to check this place out if you haven’t yet!!!

Visited 3 months ago

Price to portion ratio is way off and the food quality does not make up for it. Better off going somewhere else to at least get 1/3.

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Visited 3 months ago

My big back was hungry so I added honey to the sushi to make it taste 10 times better

Visited 3 months ago

This place never misses with the seared fatty salmon

Visited 3 months ago

Kaylee and Julian served me Sunday night after a long night and I had the best nightcap to a long week in forever. Highly recommend for a late night drink and snack any day of the week!

Visited 3 months ago

the sushi was so good and i had such a good time with my friends! Kaylee was a great bartender and super nice!

Visited 3 months ago

The atmosphere and food at this place are absolutely fantastic! Everything was beautifully presented and delicious, making it an unforgettable dining experience. A special shoutout to Annie, whose exceptional service truly made our day. She was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to ensure that my friends and I felt completely at ease and happy throughout our meal. Thank you, Annie, for making our visit so enjoyable. Highly recommend this place and Annie’s amazing hospitality!

Visited 4 months ago

BEST SUSHI!!! Loved the service they gave me and my party, overall the atmosphere was really great the serves and host were all really nice and welcoming, I tried their lava roll and firecracker roll and they were amazing!! This place is great for large parties and great for date nights I would definitely recommend!!

Visited 4 months ago

Fantastic service from Julian, definitely coming back!

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Visited 4 months ago

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Kusshi Sushi, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The ambiance of the restaurant is sleek and modern, creating a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere perfect for both casual meals and special occasions.

Visited 4 months ago

I had a great experience here at Kusshi! The environment is very relaxing and pretty and the service was great! The spicy salmon roll was honestly amazing and our server, Astrid made our experience great!

Visited 4 months ago

The night I had here was amazing. My party and I were very satisfied and will be coming back soon. Astrid served us tonight and she was great! Truly recommend indulging at this amazing establishment.

Visited 4 months ago

I had the pleasure of being served by Deema during my recent visit, and I couldn’t have asked for a better bartender experience! From the moment I sat down, Deema greeted me with a warm smile and made me feel right at home. Her drink recommendations were spot-on, and she made sure to craft each cocktail with precision and care. Beyond her skill behind the bar, her friendly attitude and excellent service made the whole experience enjoyable. She truly goes above and beyond to make sure every guest feels taken care of. If you’re ever at the bar, definitely ask for Deema—you won’t be disappointed!

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Great place to meet friends the bartenders were very nice loved the food as well!

Visited 4 months ago

Great place to eat pricing is on point and sushi is very fresh also a little mart inside!

Visited 4 months ago

Lovely space with a good variety of fresh sushi. Staff was attentive and helpful.

Visited 4 months ago

Deema was giving great service. Her recommendations were spot on and crafted the best drinks.
I felt like a valued guest and her warm demeanor will make your visit unforgettable

Visited 4 months ago

We've been to Kusshi many times for sushi (always good), but this time we decided to try their other menu options. And they were amazing! We had the Agedashi tofu (make sure to order it early - it takes 20 minutes to make), the Japanese pickles, and the seared fatty salmon - all delicious starters with great flavor. For entrees, we had the Miso Chilean Sea Bass (also takes 20 minutes to make!). The fish was done well, buttery, and again, great flavor. My husband had the ramen, which was also tasty. I was nervous veering off our usual sushi, but I'm so glad we tried other food on the menu! Now we'll have to return and try other (new to us) dishes!

Visited 4 months ago

Got the firecracker roll, the food was great but portions were a bit smaller, but it made up with the taste! Service was amazing, the atmosphere inside was good 👍

Visited 4 months ago

Thank you Wesley for opening this fine establishment. I always get the most generous portion of sashimi here 10/10

Visited 4 months ago

Deema was an awesome server, energetic and friendly and so helpful, personifying that extra mile service you only hope you’ll receive anymore. She richly deserves commendation for simply being extraordinarily! John Contini

Visited 4 months ago

I come often but typically get my food to go .

This last visit, the sushi didn't seem fresh in one order and while I paid extra for extra sauce I didn't receive it. Its still a decent spot, just wish I got a similar experience most of the time....

Visited 4 months ago

Great customer service, they fixed my mistake very kindly :-)

Visited 5 months ago

omg seared fatty salmon

Visited 5 months ago

The Sushi/Sashimi here is actually pretty good. The cocktails are strong which could be a positive or negative depending on who you are.
The Udon and Ramen is really 👎👎👎. The worst crime is the noodles and broth are BLLLAAAANNNDDD. Jinya is way better and I don’t even consider Jinya to be that great. Every staff interaction I’ve had here has been friendly and quick 👍👍👍.

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Visited 5 months ago

Good food and vibes. Some of the best bartenders around especially if Deema is working

Visited 5 months ago

I had Kusshi noodles and they were pretty good.

Visited 5 months ago

Edited to “It was an incredible experience! Deema, the bartender, made me an amazing rum punch that was perfectly balanced – not too sweet, just right! She was friendly and attentive, really adding to the great atmosphere. I also tried the spicy rock shrimp appetizer, and it’s a must-have. Perfectly crispy with a delicious kick, it’s easily one of the best appetizers I’ve had in a while. Highly recommend stopping by for a great drink and some delicious sushi and appetizers. I’ll definitely be back! ”

Visited 5 months ago

I recently visited kusshi and had the pleasure of being served by Deema. From the moment I sat down, their friendly demeanor made me feel welcome. They were knowledgeable about the drink menu and offered great recommendations based on my taste preferences.

Overall, the experience was top-notch, and I can’t wait to return. Highly recommend sitting at the bar if you want personalized service and a great atmosphere!

Visited 5 months ago

Visiting through town and came across this restaurant. Honestly, couldn’t have been more impressed by the service that was provided by the bartender Deema. She welcomed me with open arms and gave me outstanding service and attention. I look forward to another visit into town.

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Kusshi Sushi nails it every time! We love the quality of the sushi and eat dinner there often. Great food, great service too! Recently they catered a party for us and the sushi boats were simply beautiful. Well done guys!

Visited 5 months ago

Kusshi Sushi ruined California rolls for me forever... Because once you try their baked Cali roll, it's impossible to go back to the standard one again! They put a creamy sauce on top that has tiny fish roe mixed in it (then I like to add eel sauce for a touch of sweetness) 😋. They also have the best specialty rolls here. The firecracker roll will blow you away! If you like sushi and haven't been here, it's definitely worth trying.

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** Kusshi Pike & Rose Rockville - **

Kusshi Pike & Rose is a my favorite local place in the DMV! It is a gem that truly elevates the sushi experience. Upon entering, you’re greeted by a warm, minimalist decor that sets the perfect ambiance for enjoying a meal. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable, guiding you through the menu with genuine enthusiasm.

The highlight of the evening was the sushi boat and various Chirashi sushi on the menu! Kusshi also has Katsu and gyoza that brings in the best delightful journey of flavors and textures. Each sushi I ordered was meticulously crafted, showcasing the freshness of the fish. The Bethesda Roll was a standout— tuna and avocado topped with salmon and a drizzle of sauce, was both visually stunning and delicious. The balance of flavors was impeccable, with just the right amount of spice.

Don’t skip the nigiri; the salmon and eel melted in my mouth, and the rice was perfectly seasoned—sticky yet light. The attention to detail here is evident in every dish.

Kusshi is a must-visit for sushi lovers. Whether you’re a novice or a connoisseur, you’ll find something to love in this inviting spot.

Visited 5 months ago

Fun,fun, and delicious

Visited 5 months ago

I ordered the Ruby roll, the Tiger roll, the salmon avacado roll, and the Kuushi noodles. My friend and I are big eaters and that amount of food had us absolutely stuffed. The rolls and noodles were all really good, highly recommend. The food was really packaged for takeout and well separated so the cold and hot don’t affect each other.

Visited 5 months ago

My friend put me onto this place. I honestly was not expecting much, but I have to come on here and say that this is one of the best sushi places around, not just because of the atmosphere and people working here. But because they have some real good tasting sushi, great prices, great service, good drinks. Highly recommend. Also they close at 1am ! On weekends

Visited 5 months ago

They have good food😀

Visited 5 months ago

Delicious Japanese food and great service. As someone who has gone to Japan, this place a is good place to get you Japanese food fix :)

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Visited 5 months ago

EVERYTHING IS AMAZING. the rolls themselves are creative and work so well together, the quality of fish, you must get THE MOCHI as well. there’s also a cute little snack area with a huge variety of asian snacks. and the fact that they close at 1 AM??? kusshi is known to be among the top contenders for best sushi restaurant in MD.. and i would have to agree..

Visited 5 months ago

Visited 6 months ago

Awesome restaurant

Visited 6 months ago

One of my favorite sushi restaurants, great food and the bartenders Deema and Nate are always super friendly and make great drinks.

Visited 6 months ago

I had a great time grabbing lunch. It was just delicious 😋

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Visited 6 months ago

Delicious offerings, vegetarian sample is great for vegans.

Visited 6 months ago

The sushi was great, but the bartender wasn't very engaging. As a customer, I was almost made to feel like my presence was an issue.
Very unfortunate.

Visited 6 months ago

Everyone was so so great I come here atleast twice a month and the service is always amazing. Astrid, Deema, and Karen are my favorite servers. They’re very attentive always take good care of me <3 also food is always amazing I’ll never get sick of it. Always soo so good!

Visited 6 months ago

The nigiri sushi did not look, smell, or taste fresh. I tried eating a few pieces but ended up having to send it back. My son ordered the shrimp tempura roll and the california roll which he ate but even he agreed that it wasn’t the best. Unfortunately after he ate his food, we noticed a piece of hair on his plate (we didn’t even mention it- pic below). I’ve been here one other time a little while ago and I remember it being better which is why we came today. The server was however very nice about it when I let her know I couldn’t eat it due to it not tasting fresh. She took it back and apologized…the grilled chicken yakitori was also meh (we didn’t finish). Not sure what happened since the last time we came.

Visited 6 months ago

We ordered a sushi rolls and two udon noodles. We have asked the server if we can get the rolls first, before the noodles. She brought them out all at the same time! She was reaching across me placing the bowl on the other side for my wife. That was bad for a server to reach across the table, since if it has spilled, it could have been a disaster.

The tempura shrimp udon was much better than the seafood version which had corn and a mixture of seafood that simply ruined the taste. The udon was not hot like it should be. They must have prepared the udon noodles first but had to waited for the rolls.

Outdoor seating was really nice with a good view, but it was a bit windy today.

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Visited 7 months ago

The sushi was below average . Extremely disappointed with the quality of rice . Miso was ok . Ramen broth was mediocre.

Visited 7 months ago

They’ve been descent. I would add less following around had some staff members follow me. And improve on the service. The food is descent and overall the treatment is not bad. I am okay with them. Except for some of the staff that’s extremely rude and incompetent.

Visited 7 months ago

The best sushi anywhere!!! They have unparalleled specialty rolls and plenty of other quality dishes as well as 5 star service. I highly recommended their Firecracker roll if you go. If you’re in the area you should give Kusshi a try.

Visited 7 months ago

Update: we continue to enjoy Kusshi. The food and sevice are consistently good. Today we tried the Japanese Pickle appetizer. It was colorful and full of flavor, but on the salty side. We had a great lunch & continue to recommend Kushi.

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Our first time at Kushi Sushi was beyond our expectations. The service was excellent, nice & attentive, but not annoying. The seaweed salad was one of the best we've had. The Maryland roll was outstanding, as were the other rolls we had. We can't wait to go back and try more dishes.
Highly recommend!

Visited 7 months ago

Amazing food, good service, great atmosphere

Visited 7 months ago

This is the kind of avocado they put on California roll. I tasted the first 2 pieces and felt weird, after I open up all of them…… this is unacceptable.

Visited 7 months ago

Very very good everything the place is so nice and calm, the workers are so good doing there work, its amazing, i recomend this place 100%

Visited 7 months ago

Some of the bartenders don't know how to serve the customers. They are completely rude and lazy.

Visited 7 months ago

Visited 7 months ago

Overall it was very lovely. Came here for the second half of a 3rd date. It was after 8pm and the sun was just setting. Slight breeze on a 90 degree day. Service was pretty good. We flagged our server down a couple of times. We ordered a Maryland and Dragon roll. Avocado & Cucumber rolls. California Rolls. Yellowtail & Jalapeño. Way too much food but we were pretty hungry. We had some Sunset Sangria drinks and they were very yummy.

Overall it was very lovely. ☺️

Visited 8 months ago

vibes on 10 food on 100000 no cappppp!!! amazing service and even better food. been here like 4 times in the past 2 weeks. service was great and my food came out so fast even tho i was with a large party. always impressed when i come here!!!!

Visited 8 months ago

Kusshi in Rockville is the best! The management is out of this world.

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Visited 8 months ago

Great sushi, nice reviewers, cool outdoors. Only complaints (they are minor) is that I wished they used an actual jalapeño in the ruby roll, and had more slow chill music instead of uns uns music. Overall 9/10

Visited 8 months ago

Good food and atmosphere. Plenty of garage parking for 2 hours limited only.

Visited 8 months ago

Great food and ambiance. One of my go to spots in pike and rose. Their happy hour is great as well as the service, perfect for a night out. Menu is huge they really have sumn for everyone even for the pickiest of eaters.

Visited 8 months ago

Ice cream tempura

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My dining partner and i both got sick a day after having lunch at kushi. We had sashimi and ngiri and i had noticed while eating that the sashimi was cold (meaning refrigerated fish - not necessarily fresh). The rice used for ngiri was dry and was falling apart. It felt and tasted like it was stale. My guess is that they are re using old and stale ingredients. I will call health authorities to check as others might get sick too.

Visited 8 months ago

the food is always top tier!

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Visited 9 months ago

Best sushi in the area and service is always attentive and reliable. Upgrade your sushi to premium cuts for the best experience and get the chicken katsu!! :)

Visited 9 months ago

Love this place! BK is amazing! If you want amazing sushi, this is the place to go! The sushi boat was amazing! So worth it!

Visited 9 months ago

Ordered a few sushi rolls and they were not neat at all. The rolls were falling apart before i even touched it. Maybe the chef was new? Nonetheless, the fact that he still presented the rolls in such a sloppy manner was unacceptable. Sushi is practically impossible to eat when everything is falling out and can’t even be picked up.

Visited 9 months ago

I need to preface the review with the fact that I know the owner of the establishment. I want to add that I never announce my intention to eat here, and while the owner has been there a majority of the time, my experiences have never been different whether or not they knew I was present. I have been extremely satisfied with every aspect of my dining experience on a consistent basis.
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The food here is excellent. I have had the fatty tuna several times, and I can't recommend it enough. It is such an amazing way to start and/or end a meal. I have had a variety of the regular and specialty rolls, and I am always blown away at how quickly they can produce such quality food (in both presentation and taste). I need to add that I haven't had some of the local flavors (Baltimore, Chesapeake, etc.), but if I do, I will update this review to reflect that. I am not a huge appetizer person (outside of the fatty tuna, which is amazing), so I cannot reliably review those at the moment. That being said, you are definitely getting your money's worth here for the quality you are getting.
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The wait staff do a solid job. They have always been attentive, efficient, and knowledgeable about recommendations; we don't drink often, but our waitress (from a previous visit) had several choices that fit our tastes quite well. This has been my experience every time I have eaten here, so I feel confident that this is the norm for the wait staff here.
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The location is relatively busy, but I've never felt crowded, even as somebody who doesn't typically doesn't enjoy being around crowds. There is outdoor seating as well, and while that felt a little bit tighter, I need to point out that a local fundraiser bringing in roughly 35-40 more people for one group definitely contributed to that. The interior was slightly dim at 10-11PM, but that is definitely expected/welcomed, and there were no issues reading the menu or finding the restroom. I have been here in the afternoon, and there was plenty of natural sunlight, and the lighting was adjusted accordingly.

Visited 9 months ago

Brandon is the very best! He made us feel like home and honestly the beat shots and rolls I have had for a long time. He’s the best!

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Visited 9 months ago

The food was great! Highly recommend and will definitely be coming back soon! Also have to add, the young lady who seated us, I think her name was Caroline, was very polite & well mannered, which made our experience even better!

Visited 9 months ago

I visited Kusshi Sushi with a friend on a drizzly Wednesday evening for happy hour. Luckily, it wasn’t too busy, and we snagged a table near the bar. The atmosphere was chill, and the staff were friendly and attentive.

We ordered from the happy hour menu. I had a Sapporo draft while my friend enjoyed a Lychee Cosmo.

We started with the pork gyoza (pan-seared) and the firecracker specialty roll. The gyoza was tender and arrived quickly—a great start. The firecracker roll (spoiler alert: my favorite!) featured tuna, crab, and salmon, perfectly complemented by a satisfying tempura crunch.

Next, we tried the Sashimi Sampler (chef’s selection varies by availability and freshness). I believe it included bluefin tuna, yellowtail, salmon, and sea bass. The tuna was my favorite, while the yellowtail was my least.

Then came the spicy edamame. Note: you’re supposed to eat just the beans, not the casing (lesson learned!). They weren’t very spicy but made for a fun snack during our conversation.

I finished with the Ruby Specialty Roll (not on the happy hour menu). The tuna and avocado created a creamy, savory texture, highlighting the consistent quality of the tuna here.

Fun fact: “Kusshi” sounds like “happy” in Hindi, which is exactly how I felt leaving!

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Visited 9 months ago

Good food 10/10 would come back . Updated 5 stars I put 4 by accident and didn't notice. Again great food, service and drinks.

Visited 9 months ago

Whether dining in or for catering 10/10 recommend. Great customer service and rave reviews for the food by my guests.

Visited 9 months ago

Kusshi came through with an incredible offer to treat our teachers and staff to lunch during Teacher Appreciation Week at our elementary school. They provided generous bento boxes that accommodated vegetarian, vegan and gluten free requests. The food was sooooo delicious and everyone raved! The event was a huge success thanks to the kindness and generosity of Wesley Yao and staff! Fox Chapel Elementary School appreciates you all!

Visited 9 months ago

Amazing place! Best service! Come here with friends and ordered a nigir and sashimi boat; fish are very fresh, good quality as always. Uni is very tasty. Highly recommended!

Visited 10 months ago

Amazing service, loved the atmosphere and the Tiger was my favorite if you like a crunchy roll. Fun late night bar as well

Visited 10 months ago

My go to sushi spot. Great quality to value in my opinion. Is it the finest sushi in the world? Probably not. But will you get full for a reasonable sushi price with decent quality sushi-yes....

Visited 10 months ago

Not the best experience.

Visited 10 months ago

Grace was phenomenal server for our party of 10 at kushi their dedication to providing excellent service is evident in every interaction. They go above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. I highly recommend trying this place out.

Visited 10 months ago

Grace!! Her service was phenomenal! And the food was amazing. You need to come to kushhi and have a good time. Everyone was good.

Visited 10 months ago

Grace was the best server. Come to kusshi and have a good time.

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It’s very frustrating that at times the food is incredible and other times it’s cold, weirdly sour and just meh. While dining in, my friend and I would have to wait for 20 minutes to even be acknowledged at our table and then it would be a battle to find our waiter again to finally get the bill (even when we come in during a super quiet time of day). It’s very odd how the food can change in quality so drastically. The miso soup is also kind of sweet which has always been odd to me. Overall, I wouldn’t come here, there are lots of other places to eat that are better and cheaper. I do think that the inside of the restaurant is pretty though.

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Went around lunchtime solo and the hostess seated me at a table outside. Waited 15 minutes and no one had approached me at all. Not even someone coming by letting me know they will be with me. Got up and left, who knows how much longer I could've been waiting.

A basic level of service should be expected, and today this restaurant failed miserably.

Visited 10 months ago

always great there

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Amazing people ❤️
Great customer service 👏

Visited 10 months ago

Great restaurant. Wonderful food and service. Was seated immediately. Quiet, relaxed atmosphere. Food and drink came promptly. Seaweed salad was plentiful and edemame was hot and spicy. Nine-piece sushi was fresh and delicious. Would definitely return.

Visited 10 months ago

This is quite literally the best sushi I have ever had. The nigiri melted in your mouth and has such amazing flavor. The service was great, the food came out very quickly, and the price was very reasonable for delicious sushi.

Would absolutely come back again.

Visited 10 months ago

High quality food

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I recently dined at the fast food restaurant KUSSHI located at 11826 Trade St. Bethesda MD 20814 on 02/26/24, and my experience was far from satisfactory. There were several issues that made my visit quite disappointing.
Firstly, the portion sizes were notably small, and the prices were unreasonably high. Additionally, the food looked awful, the salad dressing was incredibly sweet even though I warned the waiter in advance to only put oil in the salad.
Service also left much to be desired - the staff's behavior was unprofessional and discourteous. The waitress served us in outer clothing in a jacket in which she walked on the street - rather than wearing the appropriate uniform for a public catering establishment.
But the worst thing was when they served food in dishes where a splinter was broken off. This negligence could have resulted in a guest ingesting a harmful object, posing a significant risk.

Even in shelters for the homeless the attitude to visitors is a thousand times better than in this awful restaurant.

The waiters still had the nerve to bring the bill, I deliberately paid it to post the bill and photo in the review. The waitress saw that the dishes were left untouched.
I sincerely from the bottom of my heart do not advise any person in the world to visit this disgusting place.

Visited 10 months ago

Disappointing given the good reviews. While the service was very good the food was sub standard - fish for sushi was not fresh and spicy tuna mushy.

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Food was AWESOME and their patio is perfect. However, there was a miscommunication with one of our orders and instead of fixing it and apologizing, our server decided to tell us to try it first and then came back to man-splain why we ordered incorrectly. We did get the correct meal in the end, but it was definitely unnecessary attitude.

Visited a year ago

The best Japanese food i have had for a long time. The starters were delicious, the Ramen was one of the best and then we built our own sushi and to make things even better it was not expensive

Visited a year ago

I frequent Kushi for drinks often and love the atmosphere. I get great service from all the bartenders and the food always hits. Definitely try the miso soup and the kushi wings

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I've been to many sushi spots but this one is worth spending money. Food is good quality and staff is amazing. The owner is very active with improving his business and other staff are also friendly.

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It was nice

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Great Tonkotsu Ramen

Visited a year ago

While exploring the area, I decided to satisfy my craving for sushi and discovered Kusshi, a restaurant highly praised for its quality.

Despite Pike & Rose being renowned for upscale dining experiences, I was surprised when I stepped into Kusshi and found it cramped and crowded, with an unconventional layout inside. The contrast between the inviting exterior and the somewhat chaotic interior was unexpected, reminding me not to judge a restaurant solely by its appearance.

However, I was pleasantly surprised by the efficient and speedy service.

Although my sushi was slightly flattened by the time I reached home, it still delivered on taste, and my dining experience was enjoyable overall.

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I got seared spicy salmon roll and it was the best roll! The server, Hope, was so friendly and nice. They sure know what they are doing! Best experience!!

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Great food at a great price they also have a mini grocery store too! I enjoy all the friendly staff as well they are all well mannered

Visited a year ago

I recently tried the two new rolls here and they were absolutely delicious! The flavors were fresh and unique, and I highly recommend giving them a try! 👍🏻🍣

Visited a year ago

This place is lit! The bar is super welcoming. Service so friendly and helpful.
Drinks: delicious and exciting. They make new interesting drinks by asking with novel flavors and thoughtful mixing.
Sushi: Top notch Ovi and Crazy Tori rolls.

Come here for upscale sushi but also fun, trendy and relaxed atmosphere. Bonus points for the anime!

Visited a year ago

Some of the best sushi around. The place gets REALLY busy though. The bar gets packed shoulder to shoulder. For good reason, the drinks are great and the food is delicious. If you don't mind a crowd and waiting a little bit more time for service it's definitely somewhere to check out.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Ordered togo and was very much disappointed.
The fish was paper thin, rolls were cut thin and were put together with no care because the skin was left on the roll
No chopsticks or soya sauce packets were given.
Called the restaurant but the employee wasn’t willing to replace or fix the sushi.

Visited a year ago

I am enamored with Kusshi; the appetizers, the sushi, the soups...Having such delectable food so close is amazing, I wish I could indulge every day! Having spent five years in Japan for business, and living near the Little Tokyo historic district in LA, I can say from experience Kusshi's offerings stand out in flavor and quality.

Although I have dined at Kusshi numerous times, it's always been at the same location. From looking online, it appears that each offers a few unique menu items only found at that location, and I look forward to trying some of them!

Visited a year ago

Ramen was off the charts. So was our waiter, Tommy. He was so accommodating for a large group. Great service and food.

Visited a year ago

Excellent fresh & tasty sashimi. Big fan of the salmon. I'm a regular. Usually takes a while for waiters to stop by.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

I'm utterly appalled by the atrocious sushi served at this restaurant, particularly considering it wasn't given away for free. The fish was beyond bland and appeared ancient, a complete mockery of sushi. This has to be the absolute worst sushi disaster I've ever endured, with what must be the most inferior quality fish on the planet. And the soy sauce? A complete fiasco, likely ruined from sitting out in the sun all day. Charging anything for such dismal quality is outright robbery. Profoundly dissatisfied.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

My go-to for sushi around Bethesda, and it never fails to deliver a great experience, always consistent.

Friendly staff and fast service, it is also a great place for drinks after hours!

If you want an amazing experience, make sure to try their sushi boat combos! Great for parties of 4 or more.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Recommend everything - wings, sushi and soups.
Go to Shawn - great service!!

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Very bad experience, I don’t recommend it!

The employees have bad attitude, shouting bad words in restaurant.

The presentation of the food is not interesting and with little flavor.

Muy malo este lugar, no entiendo por qué tiene tantos reviews

Visited a year ago

The waiters seemed pretty grumpy and weren't too friendly. I'm scratching my head over all the rave reviews—plus, the food didn't really wow me.

Visited a year ago

Great food and excellent service.

Visited a year ago

This place is always busy no matter what day of the week I go. That should tell you something about their food and service. People just keep coming back. Overall the place is kinda crowded since the bar area gets full of patrons just trying to grab drinks and hang out and the restaurant area is cut a little smaller because of the little convenience store area. But the fish is fresh, and the portions arent skimped. Since they get so busy the wait might be a little much because they always seem to be doing dozens of takeout orders too (I see all the bags piling up to be picked up by Uber/doordash/etc) but you should be willing to wait since I assume you're out with good company. 👍

Visited a year ago

It's fine! And they have nice deals sometimes. Good service too

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Sushi is always fresh and flavorful. The bar has an extensive selection as well & the bar staff do a great job serving guests at the bar & hightops.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Loved this Japanese restaurant. High quality, great service and environment

Visited a year ago

Greeeeeeat sushi. Use Groupon if you are going

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

The absolute best!

We called and then arrived at restaurant incredibly late (an hour before close). I was hungry, with no expectation (most restaurants rush service, at that hour) and just wanted to get a quick and convenient sushi roll.

However, from the fantastic customer service over the phone, the welcoming greeting upon arrival AND THEN being provided THE ABSOLUTE BEST table service from Eric & the entire staff (the cleaners greet you with chivalry and kindness) until the moment you leave— my family was thoroughly enamored and impressed.

This place is a gem. I would assume that management treats their staff very well, considering how patient, kind and attentive they are.

We actually ran into the manager (owner) on our way out. They have a small bistro where you can purchase Japanese version of American snacks and we excitedly wanted to grab a few for our kids. He was super generous, approachable and down to earth.

Again, this place is a gem and gets it right on every measure. It felt like the pinnacle of hospitality!

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Great service, good sushi. The vegan ramen was WOW! The veggie sushi was excellent, but could use a bit more variety. I'll definitely go back.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

We stopped by for dinner and I accidentally unlocked a secret menu item: Katsudon. So if you're in the mood for chicken/pork tatsu over rice, topped with sweet sauce and an egg. Give it a try!

Other than that, we ordered chirashi bowl and unagidon. Both were delicious. For the Chirashi Bowl, fish was in good quality. I'm not a big fan of the furikake. It added a few extra layers of flavor to the rice, but I was wondering what this cheap artificial seasoning doing in a 30 dollar bowl of rice. Shouldn't the chef know how to properly season sushi rice?

For the Unagidon, 2/3 of the rice was covered by pickles....pickled cucumber, pickled radish and pickled ginger. Why don't you just call it Pickledon? That way, people may be surprised to see that 1/3 of the bowl is covered with unagi.

As of the Atmosphere, dimming the lights doesn't hide the cheap chairs and the weird layout of the restaurant.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Awesome sushi ! Excellent service ! And overall great dining experience. Drinks are great . The staff are friendly and such great vibes. 😘😘

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Some of the best sushi ive ever had almost compares to the stuff i had in japan

Visited a year ago

This place is fire🔥🔥🔥🔥 the food on top and the service is amazingGGG

Visited a year ago

It’s really and the peaple and cool snacks too and they gave us food for being good customers

Visited a year ago

Quality is still as good as it was when they first opened a few years back. Service was great and I had a great time. The restaurant is a little dark as its lightings are very dimmed, which would be great for those looking for a more intimate setting, just not for my personal preference.

Visited a year ago

I have been to Kusshi many times, but what I experienced today was very disappointing. The food was good, like usual. However, when we ordered sodas, they were completely flat. After letting the server know, one of us asked for a Sprite, but had the same issue. Now, my problem really starts from what happened after this. We decided not to order any drinks, and politely asked that the drinks would not be included on the bill (we had ordered nearly $100 worth of food). After a few minutes, the server came back, apologizing about the issue and said that they checked the soda machine and in fact the drinks were flat and offered to bring us a can of coke, to which we agreed. Another few minutes went by and the server came back saying that there was a misunderstanding between her and the manager, and the CO tank shows there is no problem. She then proceeded to ask, and I quote: “would it be okay to put the drinks on the bill?”. I was surprised. We had ordered so much food, and here they were arguing about two sodas. I told her that I am not happy with it, but yes, go ahead and put it on the bill. Now, all this time the server and their manager/supervisor were standing a few steps away from us, clearly talking about us. The server kept looking back at us while they were talking, and I found their conversation particularly rude, and the entire situation extremely uncomfortable. I am utterly shocked and disappointed. Two sodas are not worth losing loyal customers. I would like to clarify that we had no issues with the server; she was only doing what she was asked to do and say, but my disappointment is with the management. Least we expected was to at least have the manager come to us and clarify the situation.

Visited a year ago

Am a Kusshi regular, been going here for years- love this spot, one of my go-to restaurants in the Pike & Rose district. Takeout service is always super fast and convenient. Dining out on the patio in the warmer summer months is nice too.

Love that they have both filtered and unfiltered (the cloudy white types), hot and cold, sake selections to pair with your food.

Recommended starters- edamame, Kusshi wings, softshell crab, takoyaki, spicy rock shrimp, pan fried pork dumplings. Fave starter? Always the takoyaki- fantastic taste and texture.

Fave specialty rolls- bethesda, rainbow, fire cracker, crazy tuna, cherry blossom, seared spicy salmon, lava.

Customer service is great- I rarely have issues with my takeout orders but the few times that I noticed something was not up to par, all it took was a quick call, brief explanation, and the hostess/host would immediately issue a refund to my card for that particular item. Def appreciate the prompt service.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

It's fine. Nothing to write home about. Spicy rolls were covered in a spicy mayo sauce I was not a fan of. Service was very good.

Visited a year ago

The sushi was okay, but the service ruined the whole night. Our server, Ellen, was very disrespectful. We experienced some indecisiveness when it came to what order for desert, instead of helping us she became very rude and told us that we should not even order desert, that we should just leave. She was very disrespectful when my sister was trying to choose a vegan desert choice, and ellen decided to say that “no one cares about you being vegan.” We had young kids at our table and ellen also decided to curse at us. My younger sister asked for chopsticks and ELLEN also decided to tell her to “eat with your hands,” I mean who does that??? She refused to serve us respectfully and in general. The whole time she had an attitude. I advise this restaurant to train their serves to not be disrespectful because the whole time we were so nice and were not rude once. She also told us that she did not want to split the bill as it would be a waste of her time. There were so many problems with her, I do not think I will be coming back.

Update: the response from the restaurant is a lie. We had not even ordered any dessert yet, so nothing had been brought out. Why would we make a server go back & forth 6 times? We only ordered our mochi once, no one had to go “back & forth” not even once. This is quite disturbing how you guys can lie to make your business look good & not even take up for the fact that your server was in the wrong.

Visited a year ago

Everything I had was delicious, high quality, great atmosphere and service.

Visited a year ago

Good sushi! Lame service. Especially poor service for the money. I get a better vibe from the sushi folks at Lotte than anyone who provided service at this restaurant.

For background, most of our group have waited tables at some point; so we tend to notice when wait staff are coping under pressure, dealing with a rough evening, whatever -- and we love to tip. But not so much on this night. We tipped fine anyway, but not with much joy behind it.

The staff vibe was of disinterest. Getting someone's attention wasn't quite like pulling teeth, but that's because you can get hold of teeth easier than we could catch the attention of anyone with an interest in helping us.

We're unlikely to return, despite the tasty sushi and tempura (for my non-sushi-inclined SO).

TBH, we received better service from the gent in the restaurant next to the ice cream shop, who noticed how cold we were outside and re-lit the nearby gas heaters. Thank you!

Visited a year ago

I love Kusshi Sushi, the sushi is always fresh and the service was excellent. The 3 star for atmosphere is due to how close the tables are, and it gets really loud. However, this time, we went for an early dinner. We'll definitely be going again.

Visited a year ago

The bethesda roll was okay nothing really noteworthy. Pork katsu has a very generous serving size, however the quality of the meat as well as the lack of seasoning made it hard to eat. Felt quite rubbery and not that pleasant.

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Highly recommend this spot. The service is amazing and the food quality is 10/10. Their crunch and ruby rolls were amazing!

Visited a year ago

Visited a year ago

Yammi food and fresh

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Visited a year ago