Best Sushi in Bethesda

[Ellen]

I've eaten at Raku a few times and like it, and someone recommended Matuba. Would you pick one of these or is there somewhere else we should try for dinner?

[Mister Big]

Just spotted--A brand new, large sushi restaurant, Donraku, is being built in the former Cafe Europa, at the southeast corner of Norfolk and St. Elmo.

[chowzer]

Yes I believe its Duraku....they have places in Miami and Hawaii. As far as best in bethesda....I would have to go with Raku. But close by in Friendship Heights I would give Murasaki the edge over all the places I have tried in the bethesda/chevy chase area. The best in the entire area I have tried is Yuraku in germantown.

[MarcDC]

pesonally, i would rank them as"

Raku > Hinata > Aji Nippon > Tako Grill > Matuba

[elegantelliot]

i love Raku, and their sashimi is great, but their rolls are uninventive and do nothing for me.

[Redsgirl]

Tako Grill and Matuba, two of my favorites, will try Aji nippon thanks for the reccomendation.

[Chocolatechipkt]

I can't get past the bento boxes at Raku to try their sushi! lol, but I do like Matuba fwiw.

[katiesir]

I really like Aji Nippon, great "mom and pop" place with consistenly good food at a value. Tako would be my next in line. Matuba is OK, I do think better than Raku.

[dcish]

I agree with the other posters. Tako Grill seems to have the freshest fish. hinata is a steal for takeout- and great quality- but closes at 7.

[AndrewF]

We consistently enjoy Aji Nippon on Arlington and find it underrated. Tako is good and Matuba has been "meh" the last couple times. Hinata is great for carryout.

[elegantelliot]

i like Tako Grill on Wisconsin. very fresh fish! their rolls are a little uninventive but still very good