Modan Restaurant

Modan doesn’t shy away from pushing culinary boundaries. Dishes like the creamy uni pasta and spicy firecracker roll show off inventive twists on Japanese staples. The plating is artistic, and each dish has a story behind it if you ask the staff. The staff were attentive and friendly, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Perfect for adventurous eaters looking for something beyond the usual. Highly recommend!!!

Excellent sushi restaurant in Tyson’s. Superb sushi, super attentive service, and upscale vibe. First time eating at Modan and really enjoyed the overall experience. We tried the tasting menu, with 6 courses, and took 2.5hrs. Everything was delicious and perfectly prepared. Atmosphere is hip and upscale - feels more like downtown DC than Tyson’s. Service was on point and not pretentious. Highly recommend the various fish carpaccio options - probably our favorite. Cocktails were unique. A few minor kinks on service and certain details, somewhat expected from newer place. Pricey. But worth it for high-end evening of sushi and ambiance. Highly recommend.

Modan is flippin’ awesome. Easily one of the most exciting spots I’ve hit in the area. The vibe is modern and stylish, but still welcoming. The drinks are where it starts getting wild. They’re not just beverages — they’re experiences. Creative, balanced, and packed with flavor combos you didn’t know you needed in your life. I tried a couple of their signature cocktails and honestly, I’d come back just for those. Modan takes traditional Japanese cuisine and gives it a fresh remix but it’s not in a gimmicky way, it’s respectful and elevated. You can tell the chef knows what they’re doing. Every bite felt intentional and bold. If you’re in McLean and want a break from the ordinary this is your spot. If you’re into food that surprises you in the best way - go. This place is a culinary dropkick of awesome.

Came here for my birthday dinner today and honestly it was so mediocre for the price. The tempura batter was thick and dense and nothing like how real tempura should be. I tasted more of the toppings on the yellowtail and salmon than the actual fish itself. Miso cod was literally sweet miso on cod. Very one dimensional, overpriced, mediocre food. Save your money and head to another spot! So glad we didn’t order the chefs tasting menu for $150 each. Service was also mediocre for being a so called “upscale” restaurant.

Modan is an experience. Went for my birthday and got a Creme Brule from the staff! It's not light on the wallet but the quality speaks for itself. The staff is VERY attentive and the nigiri is on another level. Try out the Modan tacos with the crispy seaweed. I would recommend this place to take any special occasion.

5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had a wonderful experience at Modan Restaurant! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure everything was perfect throughout the meal. The food was outstanding — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish we tried was delicious, and you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. Whether you’re in the mood for something comforting or something new, their menu has a great variety to choose from. Modan is definitely a place I’ll be returning to, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great dining experience. A hidden gem!

I dined at Modan in Tyson's Corner, VA, on 06/06/25. The ambiance is beautiful, elegant, and classy, making it ideal for special occasions. They had a live DJ which was really nice. The food was excellent, but the service was lacking. The hostesses didn’t acknowledge us upon arrival, and our waiter mixed up our orders and wasn’t very attentive. The water staff was attentive, and the manager did walk around with a smile, but didn’t check in on us. Overall, the atmosphere and food were great, but the service needs improvement to match the experience.

Wow! We had an amazing time at Modan. The ambiance, service, food, and drinks were absolutely outstanding. Jesh was very informed, made excellent recommendations, and make the birthday celebration very special. The DJ was great and the music was at a perfect volume for us to still converse. While I do not have pictures of everything we had (we ate faster than we could even comprehend) I do remember everything we had. To start: 1. Fresh Oysters 2. Roasted Cauliflower Speciality Role: 1. Pink Lady 2. Kracken 3. Dragonball Z Hot dishes (our top 2): 1. Lobster 2. Black Cod I do not remember the signature options. I highly recommend Modan for any celebrations, date night, girls night, or even a solo date.

We tried their omakase and we loved their high quality curation of fresh fish and their skillful interpretations. It comes with bottomless Champagne (I rarely drink but can't refuse a little bit of champagne!) It's bar seating for their Omakase and their sushi chefs are right at work where you're seated. The place is very spacious with very nice modern ambiance with nice private dining spaces as well. I plan to come back for their omakase again soon!

Came here to celebrate my 41st birthday and overall had a good experience. I was a bit disappointed that the sushi wasn't spectacular, but the prices were. There wasn't anything special about their sushi or sashimi that was worthy of a $7-$10 price tag PER PIECE. We started with the tuna tacos, those were very good. We got a couple of rolls, some sushi and some sashimi but unfortunately none of the dessert options sounded that great so we went to get Coldstone haha.

Came here for date night and it was great! Loved the vibe and the music selection was exactly what I like, Afrohouse and house. Our table wasn't ready yet so we chilled at the bar for a moment and got a drink. My partner liked his and I got a mocktail, which was alright. They had a ton of food options! We shared a couple apps and rolls. The sushi was so fresh, amazing quality. Definitely want to come back and try more.

Modan's was quite an experience but I don't feel like it was the experience for me. We went as a group of 8 for a friend's birthday. The decor was beautiful and the large windows made for a spectacular sunset view. The bathrooms were clean and individually themed. Service was lovely, when they came around. It took quite sometime to get orders placed or received or the attention of the server. But, when he was with us, he was very informative and patient. Maybe that's why it took so long. The food was disappointing. We ordered nearly everything off the apps and sashimi menus because the portions were so tiny. (I would not recommend that as our bills were higher than the rooftop.) We left wanting more. However, the dry aged sashimi was delicious. This may be a class shock but, we ordered several cocktails and noted that some of us were charged for the square ice cubes vs the round ones. We were not asked if we had a preference so that was a shock. Overall, glad we tried it but would not go back.

First of all--our reservation was at 5:30 on a Friday. And it wasn't until I went to their website right now to help write this review that I realized they had a happy hour. Almost everything we ordered is on their happy hour list, and yet they charged us full price. Nobody even mentioned a happy hour. So now on top of nothing really quite blowing me away, I'm irritated that I was cheated. Now onto what I was going to write originally: Really good, quality sushi--just not that interesting, or worth the money. I had a coconut-washed rum cocktail that was really delicious, and I was totally happy with. For food, we chowed down on the karaage fried chicken, salmon tacos, salmon carpaccio, wagyu dumplings, and the pink lady roll. Everything was perfectly good, but the only thing that really blew me away as being worth the price was the salmon carpaccio--it was incredibly flavorful. When we left, we talked about coming back for the omakase tasting menu at some point, but now I'm kind of just over this place.

Tried this Nobu sister restaurant, Modan, on a Friday night. Service 5 star with attentive cheerful and knowledgeable staff. Spacious and modern interior. Family friendly. Price is comparable to Nobu but choices are more limited including hot dishes. Tried Aged toro and salmon first time. Thumbs up on quality of sashimi and appetizers. Fun looking cocktails but pricey. Also had miso black cod and grilled salmon which had good flavor and tasted fresh. The cooked portion are considered entrees but it does not come with rice or miso soup. Also had their lava cake with marshmallow topping and Japanese shaved ice. All in all an excellent spot for special occasion because of the price.

Service - 5/5 Food - 2/5 Decided to venture out of our normal sushi spots with the hubs on a Friday afternoon to enjoy my birthday lunch here. We ordered the king salmon carpaccio, chirashi bowl, & the Chef's classic roll selection. Salmon carpaccio was good. Loved the tangy & sweet combination of flavors. On the downside, the rice in the rolls & in the chirashi bowl was overseasoned, overcooked, & mushy. A step up from grocery store sushi. The fish quality was lacking & was a strange, leathery texture. We were comped 3 different desserts, which was a pleasant surprise. Creme brulee was good, but the sugar crust on top was way too thick. Mochi icecream was delicious. The chef also gave us some little bites of cake & chocolate. Our favorite bite by far! The cake was dense but moist & had great cardamom flavor. Overall, great presentation but the food just fell flat for us & had us leaving very disappointed, especially for this price point. We'll stick to our go-to, Ariake. The space is huge & tastefully decorated & service was just excellent.

3.5 Tucked away in Tyson's, but still no readily available free parking, a paid garage opens right next to the entrance of this place. A bit overpriced. Decent service, really nice decor. Sushi was okay - the rolls weren't prepared that nice, with end pieces looking like they are falling apart, and the rice left a bit to be desired. The Dragonball Z roll was ok - you don't taste the fish much which can be a good thing, but I like the eel flavor and this tasted like just sauce. The salmon avocado roll was good but pretty standard. The nigiri is a bit overpriced at once 1 piece per order but I think they said it's because all their fish is dry aged, too. I personally didn't taste the difference in the dry aged sushi but maybe my palate isn't refined enough. I didn't like their ginger and their wasabi wasn't very strong (was it not fresh? I barely got the sinus clearing that I usually crave). Assorted vegetable tempura was okay, hard to share especially when they say this restaurant is supposed to be 'tapas style'- I also thought the vegetables didn't have much flavor and the batter wasn't that great. The eggplant was my favorite. The spicy Karaage was really good. Nice flavor and crunch. Would get again. A few at our table got a large Tbone to share. Very nice presentation and accompaniments (loved the pickled vegetables) - I don't eat steak so can't say much about it but I think they enjoyed it. It seemed pricey to me but I think for 35oz in a restaurant, that price tag of almost $250 is pretty standard. It was really nice of them to provide a hojicha creme brulee for my spouse's birthday for us to share. It was just okay, however, a bit on the watery side and the caramelized sugar crust was a bit thick. Unsure yet if I'd come back; definitely out of the way for us. I think if I came back it wouldn't be for the sushi -- would love to try the miso cod and other items.

Hated it - do not recommend! Frustratingly bad service for the grotesquely high price tag. For premium prices I expected a sophisticated experience, with friendly staff as soon as you walked in, and attentive servers that would explain each cut of fish as it came out. We got none of that. The sushi chef (we sat at the counter) literally handed us our plate of sushi over the counter, which was weird (the counter is a lot higher than our table, so we had to reach up awkwardly to get it). Our other dishes were served regularly by the servers, so this caught us off guard. The hostesses were unprofessional and aloof (it felt like I walked into a Wendy's), it took forever to get anyone to acknowledge us when we got seated, and at the end of the meal, they mischarged us. Extremely chaotic and unorganized. The food was overpriced for how mediocre it was. The karaage was pretty tasty, but kind of burnt. The wagyu taco was disappointing, and definitely not worth $21 for the tiny snack that it is. The spicy tuna roll was good, but nothing special. I liked the king salmon nigiri, but the barracuda was chewy and had a strange leathery texture. The trevally jack was unique. Overall, there's way better sushi in the area. We left hungry, and the whole dinner experience was ruined by painfully slow service, lack of care for the customer, and food that was not executed with the level of finesse required from a place charging such absurd prices. It was akin to eating at a busy fast food joint, though fast food would've been the better option.

It is a relatively new restaurant right across from the Archer hotel with high price & small portion. 1. Reservation: tricky Well, they have a huge bar area with super long table that can sit up to 10 people and it has always been open, so reservation is not necessary. However, the greeter is so mean and will demand you to have a reservation. Also, she demands full name and number when you are just trying to sit at the bar. Even hospitals and police stations don't demand that to enter! 2. Food: tastes okay but not good for the price point it is at. Very small portion and high price. DRINKS: $30 old fashioned? and it didn't taste good and barely covered half of the glass. It is a rip off! - clear mushroom: truly is clear. no flavor. mushroom in clear water like. - rolls: for $20, we get a small bite that was not delicious - $21 taco: very small 1 bite wagyu taco. So, beware of the price level. 3. Service: good - door girl: terrible - server: never tried any of the stuff and can't recommend anything, didn't tell us the daily specials and when we inquired he had no idea - manager: awesome! 4. ambience: nice. spacious, tall ceiling. Good decor. Great for dates, business dinner or happy hour with colleagues.

Decor and ambience are stunningly beautiful! It's the first thing you notice in this new modern restaurant. The staff were friendly and our waitress definitely knew the menu well as she listed a bunch of "must try" items for us. Kudos to her because yep, we liked everything she mentioned! Appetizers and entrees came out in a timely manner and everyone in the restaurant were super nice. Food was awesome -- Wagyu dumplings, Wagyu taco, salmon carpaccio, yellowtail carpaccio, miso cod, filet mignon, wagyu on hot stone and of course the lobster to make it "surf and turf". I cannot describe how delicious the wagyu taco and wagyu on hot stone were. Every bite melted and I wish I could have just another bite, and another. We all had a lychee martini and a bottle of sake and both were great for our dinner and evening. I can't wait to come back for another meal but everything I mentioned, does run up the tab pretty fast. I enjoyed every bite and it was totally worth it for me because I enjoyed all the elevated dishes, but don't be surprised with the tab if you like to indulge in all ways of wagyu! They age the meat and fish in house is it does make a difference! It's so so good

Amazing experience! I say experience because the dinner was more than the amazing food. The personalized service by our waiter was great, and the showmanship and presentation of the food was outstanding. It was a destination dinner for us and it did not disappoint. So glad to have a top Japanese restaurant in Tyson's.

We reserved and we ate. Starting off with a pro tip, don't show up early or before 5 p.m. because you'll be standing awkwardly in the little lobby in the front (a gentleman compared it to a bus stop!). We got our coats taken and led to a table by the large windows. It was beautiful, the sun was setting, the snow added perfect elements to the scenery. The restaurant has very chic cool girl energy. Our waiter was great, he was super attentive and recommended great dishes. Kinda felt bad for him because he was running around trying to serve a lot of tables so kudos to him for making us feel seen. The food was phenomenal, if you're a fresh sushi lover, definitely check this place out (the fish was so fresh you could barely taste it). Honestly, I could've skipped the filet mignon but my friend really loved it. Don't leave without trying the dessert because the matcha cheesecake was flawless and the creme brulee was to die for. It is a bit pricer, but definitely worth it for a special occasion or if you're just feeling a little fancy.

Had some of the most amazing sushi I've had in this area. Also the matcha cheesecake was delicious. Arum was my bartender and he was amazing! Highly recommend!

The restaurant is stunning! We walked in with no reservation and luckily there was bar seating available. The bartender, Christopher, was nice, had great energy, knew the menu like the back of his hand, and made us laugh a lot. We got the waygu dumplings, shrimp tempura roll, lamb chops, tacos, and eel avocado roll. Everything was delicious! They also have a tasting and seasonal menu that is 5 courses. Also, if you're wondering, there isn't a specific dress code. I called before hand and they said come as you are.

This was an incredible experience. The moment you walk in, the atmosphere itself just pumps energy into you. It's a precursor to get your taste buds rolling on all 8 cylinders! Went on a very busy Saturday night and our group sat at the bar. There was 6 of my closest friends celebrating my big event. Despite the busy night, (you could tell the waiters were busy), yet the service was attentive, prompt, courteous and polite. I posted all the pics of the food we ate and the sake. IT WAS GOOD!!!

This place didn't live up to the hype for me. While some of the staff were friendly, the front desk staff wasn't very welcoming, which made the experience feel a bit off from the start. We ordered a few appetizers and nigiri, but when the nigiri came out, they forgot some pieces, so we had to send it back. Although the fish seemed fresh, it didn't stand out compared to other sushi spots I've visited, it felt pretty average overall. With so many sushi options out there, I'm not sure I'd rush back.

I've always seen Modan on my way to work when it was under construction. After hearing about the soft opening and taking a peep at the menu, my friend and I wanted to try their tasting menu for 125.00/person. The tasting menu comes with five courses (~10-12 items for the two of us). The interior is very high-end, modern with an open kitchen and the sushi/drinks bar in the middle of the restaurant. COURSE 1: MIXED GREEN SALAD Hands down one of the best salads I've had, and it's so simple. It's mixed greens topped generously with crispy shiitake and drizzled with the truffle goma. This was so delicious. It was so truffle-y and the shiitake only added more umami to the salad. My friend and I were initially disappointed when we first saw the salad, but it ended up being one of our favorites this evening. COURSE 1: MODAN TACO: TUNA & SALMON We each got two Modan tacos (nori shell). The tuna was mixed with spicy mayo(?), and it made a tasty, savory bite. The salmon was mixed with a sweet marinade that I did not expect upon first taste. The sweetness was a pleasant surprise, and the ikura on top was a nice touch. Each taco was filled with a good amount of fish and both were enjoyable. COURSE 2: TAI UZUSUKURI The tai uzusukuri was a bit acidic from the yuzu olive sauce which I really enjoyed. The ume wasabi salsa gave it a slightly spicy kick that was delightful. I'm usually not a big fan of sour flavors, but this one was great. COURSE 2: YELLOWTAIL CRISPY SHIITAKE The shiitake, guacamole and yuzu miso definitely along with the light, but rich flavors of yellowtail made each bite an umami bomb. There wasn't a lot of savoriness, but it was very rich. COURSE 3: NIGIRI We each got a piece of tuna, salmon, yellowtail and shrimp nigiri. I personally am not a shrimp nigiri fan, and this one was no different than others. The yellowtail was creamy and rich. The salmon was extremely fatty and buttery, and it was definitely my favorite. The tuna was also delicious with its milder flavors. I would get all three of the tuna, salmon, and yellowtail again. COURSE 3: SPICY TUNA & SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLLS The spicy tuna was a regular maki roll that had a light amount of spicy mayo and a good tuna and rice ratio. It's simple and delicious. I don't normally enjoy shrimp tempura rolls (this one was inside-out maki), so this one was just meh. Nothing mind-blowing. COURSE 4: BLACK COD The black cod was marinated with a sweet miso sauce and topped with some smoked trout roe. I thought the cod was cooked well as the texture was buttery soft and melted in my mouth. Yet, I thought it was too sweet and the smokiness of the roe was kind of off-putting when eaten with the sweet fish. I personally did not like the combination. However, my friend enjoyed the cod a lot and she said she would order again. COURSE 4: UMAMI CHICKEN The chicken thigh was incredibly juicy and perfectly cooked with the crispiest skin. The teriyaki marinade was fine, nothing to write home about. My friend thought it was a bit too salty. We both were not a fan of the pickled vegetables on the side. COURSE 5: PASSIONFRUIT KAKIGORI This is Japanese shaved ice drizzled with passionfruit syrup (with passionfruit seeds) and mango condensed milk. Within the shaved ice, there were pieces of lychee. This was a phenomenal dessert (a lot of tropical sweetness and tartness), a lighter option to end a big meal. The shaved ice consistency could be better, though, as some pieces were extremely fine like snow but others were chunky. COURSE 5: MATCHA CHEESECAKE The matcha cheesecake came in a small wooden cake with a small scoop of yuzu sorbet next to it. Both were topped with this really crispy granola-like bits that was so good. There was also a sweet syrup we poured on on the sorbet but I forgot the flavor. The matcha cheesecake was very whipped and airy, not like the typical dense texture. However, it was still incredibly rich, not too sweet. The matcha flavor was definitely evident. The yuzu sorbet was extremely tart and quite overpowering. The syrup consistency was a bit watery and it was hard to get a good taste of it (in addition to the stronger flavors of yuzu). We got lots of food and were incredibly stuffed by the end. The quality and flavors were phenomenal, and the experience was better than expected. I will say though, for the regular tasting menu, they don't give you any of the "pricier" items here -- you'll probably just get a couple of the basics. If you were hoping to try more of their bougier options like steak or lobster, I would not recommend the regular tasting menu. One thing I didn't like is that they were not able to split the check per person. My friend had ordered a beer and our server told us he could not split the check accordingly for what we ordered and that we had to either pay under one card or split the check 50/50. I've not had this problem at other restaurants, so I'm not sure what happened here.

My husband and I recently had an omakase dinner here. First things first, the food was fantastic. The ingredients were all clearly high-quality and there was enough variation in flavors to keep each bite of the omakase experience exciting and interesting. Chef Dator circled the kitchen multiple times throughout the evening and it seemed there was great attention to detail from everyone working in the kitchen. Where the experience was slightly let down was with the details in the service. At the bar, there were 3-4 bartenders but all were gathered at the opposite end of the bar. It took several minutes for anyone to even notice we had sat down and to bring a menu. At the maitre d' station, there were three employees gathered around the desk, but no one seemed to be taking the lead there. Perhaps some of the folks were training, but it just didn't seem very smooth. There was a bit of a delay in having the seats ready but it would have been good to receive some updates from the staff, particularly when the website specifies that the omakase experience has a very limited grace period before it starts. For a restaurant at this price point, one would expect the service to be very on the ball. The space itself is very nicely decorated. Clearly this is a good restaurant for a special occasion - some tweaks on the service side of things and the price tag would feel much more reasonable.

3.8/5 Ambiance: great interior design! Very modern with open kitchen layout. Tables were large enough so the 4 of us weren't elbow to elbow. Service: our server was very nice and explained the menu well however from the time we sat down and ordered, it was about an hour. We didn't mind too much though. Food: We ordered 4 pieces of toro nigiri which was about $14 per piece. It was a good treat/appetizer to start. We also ordered the tuna crisp and I think that was the group favorite! You can skip out on the tempura though.. we ordered a mix vegetable tempura which came with a few pieces that weren't very crispy. For our entree, we shared a 40oz tomahawk steak. The fattiness of the tuna and steak definitely made us feel full enough. They just opened so they didn't have mugs/cups for hot tea or warm water. They also weren't serving hot sake yet so that was a bit of a bummer! For the four of us the total came out to be around $450 It was good but the experience and food was not worth what we paid. However, I'd definitely come back to try their cocktail menu.

So happy that Modan opened in Tysons. I have a lot of business meals and always used to have to go to Arlington/ Falls Church/DC to get an upscale Japanese experience. Now Modan has become my go-to spot! Food is exceptional under Executive Chef Chico's team where they provide a wide variety of classics and enhanced menu with modern twists. Service was fantastic and overall ambiance helps with the overall experience. Highly recommend for dates, evening out for drinks, happy hours, and more formal settings like client dinners. I had the Omakase which was phenomenal with cavier hand roll service. Ross the GM is super attentive and checked in a few times for feedback which was appreciated.

Good drinks, albeit quite expensive as expected. Recommend the Fruit Ninja if you're not much of an alcohol drinker and want something sweet. Wagyu dumplings were like a bite of cheeseburger with aioli sauce. Very good, but at the end of the day it is a cheeseburger Chuutoro was dry aged to remove the fishy taste, but I still taste it--the flavor profile was not too different from regular tuna but it is very good and softer in terms of texture. The DragonBall Z roll was also good with eel and the eel sauce but nothing special. Karaage was very good but it's hard to mess up good Karaage. Weirdly enough, the steak is probably the best bang for your buck as it is priced normally when you go out. Nothing stand out, but it's pretty inside. We had a very nice server, and they were attentive. Warm towels were provided once we were seated.

Unbelievable experience The new chicken wings and Ladt Sunada old fashion were amazing. Wagu and uni pasta always solid.

My fav sushi restaurant!! I had the pleasure of coming here with a large group for a private dining experience to celebrate a friend's birthday and everything was phenomenal from start to finish. I got to try a wide array of food items from the appetizers, sushi, meat and seafood. A few of my favorites are the fruit ninja cocktail, spicy tuna rice cake appetizer, yellow tail crispy shiitake, the black miso cod, lamb chops and lobster. Followed by the most delicious dessert, matcha cheesecake! Even though we were a large group the staff was very timely and attentive, taking great care of us the whole night. I look forward to dining here more often!

2.5 stars. I know it's a high end Japanese restaurant, but the quality did not match the price. The sushi portion was very small per roll and the taste was just average. I also tried the lamb chops, and while the flavors were pretty good, it was very small. Also the bar was pretty expensive too.

Expensive but you will enjoy the food. Great spot to enjoy a yummy meal and enjoy the ambiance. The staff is great. Bee took great care of us.

Good service, good food, neat decor, and seriously high prices. The King Salmon Carpaccio was recommended by our server, and it was really good. The salmon was fatty and high quality, and the accoutrements -- Sweet Onion Salsa, Truffle Aioli, Ponzu Gel, Crispy Onions -- made it a nice package. However, the price tag for the small portion was $26. The dragonball roll (eel, crab, avocado, cucumber, etc.) was similarly pricey. The sautéed vegetables (asparagus and bokchoy) are covered in a decent ponzu sauce. All in all, we had a good meal, but the price is kind of prohibitive.

Walked in at 5 pm, exactly, on a Saturday and was able to get seats for 2 at the sushi bar. I wanted to try this spot after seeing it on a few instagram reels. But, this place definitely did not live up to the hype. I was happy that they were able to accommodate the tasting menu for my date, while I ordered a la carte, as I don't really have taste buds that can handle whatever you throw at me. So that made me happy that I didn't have to compromise my date's experience. But, after going through the courses we kind of wished that they declined our request to do that... nothing hit the mark taste wise. Even for my a la carte food. Mushroom soup, very bland. Every time I sipped it, I dreamed of being at any ol chain hibachi restaurant that would've gotten it better. In the yellowtail hamachi dish, the fish is cut a bit too thick and the sauce is not good. Firecracker roll which is shrimp tempura with spicy tuna on the top, it was meh, at best. This is my go to type of roll whenever I eat sushi and I've had much better. Same with the ebi nigiri, it tastes just like what I would pick up from Wegmans sushi bar. Also wanted to note that a couple came in and sat beside us, and also ordered the tasting menu about 10-15 minutes after we ordered, and after my date's first course, all of their courses came out before hers. Even for the first course, the server presented it to them first, and they had to decline and inform that we ordered first. Serving of the courses was very unorganized. If you're looking for a nice sushi experience and are willing to travel outside of Tysons, please Shoto or Nobu instead. Way better ambience, way better taste for a fancy date night. For a more casual sushi experience, Sushi Prince in Fairfax tastes much better, in my opinion!

We celebrated my birthday here a few days ago with 2 other couples and did the Special Tasting Menu. The service, food and ambiance was perfect! The cocktails were ok, probably will stick to wine when we go next. But the staff was incredible and that is what made the food taste even better!

The food and service industry as outstanding! We went to Modan for our anniversary dinner. I would put Modan experience in the same category as Shoto or perhaps Wren at the Water Mark Hotel across Rte 123 from Modan. The vibe is modern chic. I was really disappointed to hear that they don't validate parking and we had to pay $13 for parking to dine at a restaurant in McLean! I won't be going back till they fix this issue. Other diners who walked out with us after dining at Modan made the same comments.

Made a 5pm reservation for the omakase but they had us sit at the bar until 5:30 then omakase started around 5:45. It was soft opening so seems like they still had some kinks to work out. The omakase wasn't bad, if you compare it to nakazawa. Nakazawa has more variety but this place has other things besides sushi. I also felt that we left kinda still hungry. Overall, not bad, they don't validate parking as of now, they are working on a contract so park on the street.

Tried this new place tonight after hearing it from a friend. The head chef came from Nobu. Coming in I have a very high expectation since I like Nobu a lot. I didn't have reservation and since it's Friday, I sat at the bar with no wait. Peggy is serving us. The good thing is the menu is very simple and in one page. Sometime when you go to a new restaurant you can get overwhelmed with large menu. The place is very upscale and spacious. In the middle of the restaurant is the Sushi bar that has seats on three sides. Food - we orders a lot. For starters, we ordered 3 different taco appetizers, Dragon Rolls, Octopussy Roll, King Salmon carpaccio, octopus carpaccio, variety of nigiri including barracuda and golden eye snapper, A5 Wagyu, lamb chops, and black cod miso. For dessert we ordered Passion Fruit and Lava Cake. Overall, everything is good but my favorite is the taco. It's so good. They dried their fish so I want to see how the Cod taste. It's on the sweet side so it's hard to tell. Now, it's not cheap so be prepared when you come and eat here. But the food is good and I don't mind paying for it. Highly recommend make reservation for this place. It only opened for one week and it's already packed here.

Beautiful space inside! Reminds me of somewhere in nyc and was very spacious. Def nicer than most places in nova. I sat at the sushi counter and it wasn't as engaging as other places I have been to at the sushi counter where the chefs interact with you. I took off one star because the service was soooo slow - the Modan experience took like three hours! And some of the food was a little too fishy. However, the tasting menu was a tonnn of food and most of it was really good. I loved the fresh nigiri that they give you especially the salmon and tuna and yellowtail. The sushi rolls for this course were okay, the salmon and avocado was a little fishy but the shrimp tempura one was a lot better. The star of the show was the matcha cheesecake dessert! Omg this was so amazing I want to go back just for this dish. Creamy, sweet and not too planty. I'm not sure I would do the tasting menu again if come back but I would for sure order that dessert.

Gave this place a try since they just opened but was shocked by the price tag. Swanky ambiance, but first red flag may have been that not a single worker there was Asian. We were surprised to see that the sushi/sashimi is priced individually ($6+ for 1 piece - ridiculous) and there are no sets available. Food is decent but similar to other restaurants in the area where you can get the same or better quality at a much better value. Totally not worth it!

3.5-4 stars First, the ambiance and service were both amazing! Very upscale, and the servers were super attentive. However, the food was just okay. We got the signature tasting menu, not the premium and I feel like it was not really worth it for the price. The first two courses were pretty good, very unique and refreshing. Unfortunately, the 3rd and 4th courses were just kind of mid. The sushi quality was not that good unfortunately, except for the king salmon. The salmon quality was 10/10, but everything else was below average. The 4th course, was chicken and black miso cod. The black miso cod was great, but the chicken was bland and nothing really special. The dessert/final course was honestly the best course. All desserts were so good! We also ordered ala carte and got the uni and chu toro nigiri. Though it was expensive, both were delicious. The chu toro literally melted in my mouth. I would come back again, but will probably not be getting the tasting menu again

Sad to say that I am a victim of all the social media influence that this place is getting. I'm honestly baffled by all the hype around this place. The restaurant is clearly trying to cash in on that social media trend with its sleek, Insta-worthy vibe, but when it comes to the actual food and experience, it falls flat. Let's talk about the food - or should I say, the tiny portions for the insane prices. I'm all for modern twists on sushi, but when you're paying a $250 before tip tab for 3 people that still leaves you still hungry, something's wrong. The worst part was seeing our food just sitting there in the open kitchen, completely ignored. MIND YOU, there was an "influencer" with her camera and lights taking reels of our food. We could literally watch our sushi sitting out in the open while we waited and waited--with a 30 minute wait time from appetizer to entrée. The real problem was the service, especially from our server, Diego. Not only was he slow and inattentive, but he completely forgot to put in one of our orders. Had the audacity to gaslit me into thinking that that's all that I ordered. I asked him to bring me out the menu, and then he goes "Yes you did order it. Did you want me to put the order in?". He didn't apologize until I asked him if he is going to acknowledge his mistake. Only then he apologized. 15 minutes after finishing our food did the missing item then come out. Appalling. This place is way more focused on looking trendy than actually delivering a decent experience. If you're expecting great food and even decent service, don't waste your time here. I won't be coming back, especially with servers like Diego.

I have never left a review but my experience here was so appalling I felt inclined to leave one. Entering the door, the hosts paid no attention so we sat ourselves. We were then moved, and then moved again for not paying for their premium experience. The hostesses offered no help and I had to offer the suggestion of taking my number for when a table opens up. We found seats at the bar and the bartender didn't take notice of us for quite some time. We weren't given waters, or napkins, just plates and chopsticks. The last straw for me was when the bartender took all of our food orders except for mine and only asked if I was eating with them as they brought out my groups food. The food runners were completely clueless when delivering food and we would have to direct them to who ordered what and then take the food from them. Overall the service was completely subpar and unnatentive. I'm not one to complain, I know we are human and people make mistakes but for the price tag, one would think there would be some organization and communication between the staff and some better service. Would not recommend this place to a friend.

Modan blew me away. The King Salmon Carpaccio was delicate and packed with flavor--super fresh and perfectly balanced. The Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice had that ideal crunch-to-spice ratio, and I could've easily eaten five more. But the real surprise was the Umami Pasta--so rich and flavorful, I wasn't expecting a sushi spot to serve one of the best pastas I've had in a while. Great atmosphere, great service, and unforgettable food.

Loved Modan's Asobi time happy hour from 5-6:30pm in the bar area. Angel the bartender was excellent and attentive service. Modern Asian decor with a cool vibe. Happy hour gave us a good taste of many of their best dishes for much less. Tried almost all items on the happy hour menu. All were delicious and fresh. Parking garage is $6 for 2 hrs or $13 over 3 hrs. Really appreciated the beautiful special birthday dessert they gave my wife.

I absolutely love this place. Perfect for business meetings, date nights or hangouts with an elevated experience without going to DC. Love the Miso Cod, Tomahawk steak, Sashimi, and Uni Pasta to name a few. If you're just looking for cheaper Japanese without the vibes and ambiance, this place may not be for you but the food is of high quality with great service and ambiance. I plan on going back a lot since it's about an 8 minute commute from my home.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. It wasn't just a meal, but an experience. I did the Modan Experience and my favorite dishes were the fish dishes. You could taste the freshness and the quality. The service was also impeccable. Highly recommend

Fancy pants rolls that impressed me, no. Quality cuts that could be tailored to an omkase experience, maybe next time. Wagu dumplings were too rich and unbalanced that didn't highlight the wagu, which was a waste imo. I can tell the staff were all new and were nervous since the Japanese pit bosses were marching the restaurant which made the entire place uneasy and unwelcoming honestly. Parking was easy but could be a troublesome when the area becomes busier. Overall, unsure what to think about it since the majority will praise the overly rich unbalanced wagu dumplings. For this price point, underwhelmed.

This was our first time at Modan and it was such an experience. Jesh was our server and when we return, we will be asking for him again. The food was amazing. The Japanese oysters were phenomenal, I don't think I can eat US oysters ever again (lol). It's a bit pricy for tapas style but the quality of the food and service I'd say evens it out.

Exactly what this part of Tyson's needed. Moran has the ambiance of fine dining, classy, yet not pretentious. The food is decadent and delicious. The cocktails are excellent. My recommendations are start with the waygu taco and lobster tacos, then move to whichever sushi you enjoy. You will not be disappointed. Make sure you go with the expectation of spending for quality bc this is your local Japanese steakhouse it's the Japanese restaurant you will go to for every nice occasion.

Very excited for this restaurant. Tyson's needed something like this. The ambiance is beautiful, modern and lively, the food is 10/10, and the service was great. My only feedback would be to maybe cut the filet mignon pieces just a bit smaller. The waiters were informative and knew their menu well. We also got to speak to some of the owners and they were super nice. I asked them if they'd consider bringing a DJ in and they said it's in the works! No complaints from me, thank you Modan for the experience!

Excellent omakase! Delicious sushi and attentive service at the counter. Excellent addition to the DMV food scene! Highly recommend!

Good was great. Price is up there but I guess that comes with the Tysons area. We had sushi, the tuna carpaccio was good. The rolls are pretty standard. The tacos are good but small. Service was great. Gentleman was very attentive. There was a loud group next to us but they apologized. Place seemed clean. Parking was a bit of a hassle. We would come back to try a few new items.

We got the signature tasting menu (which was $125 per person). We live in the apartment complex in the building where Modan is so we're so excited when this place opened. We were pleasantly surprised. I highly recommend doing the tasting menu which comes with four courses including dessert. It's a bang for your buck and so much food. We were both so full we could barely walk afterwards haha. Their sushi is incredible. It tasted high grade and was absolutely delicious. Their main menu items were also so good. The chicken was super juicy and full of flavor while the fish was soft with a sweet sauce. My favorite part was the desserts. The Japanese style shaved ice was a perfect combination of tart and sweet while the matcha cheesecake was fluffy and not overly sweet or heavy. I would highly recommend you come. I will say, I had to dock them one star because the dessert took forever to come out. Our server was very accommodating though and offered us a free beer while we waited. Another thing was that water was $9?????? I wasn't expecting to have to pay for our water no matter how nice the restaurant is. The server didn't even ask if we preferred tap or bottled and just asked if we wanted still or sparkling. We asked for still thinking water (which is just a basic aspect of a restaurant) would be complimentary as it should be. We were unpleasantly surprised to see the check to see that it cost us $9...... They should change that.

Great spot with tasty cocktails and delicious sushi! Fantastic ambiance with vibes great for a date night. Staff is super attentive! Have had multiple great meals there. A big fan of their specialty rolls and traditional nigiri. Also really like their cooked vegetable dish. Only complaint is that their cocktail glasses / pours are a little small. Would be way happier if they used full size coupe / martini glasses for their drinks!