Sakaki Izakaya

Great atmosphere. Me and the wife stopped in after looking for a Japanese style restaurant and they were super friendly and courteous to us. Even after we were stuffed they didn't charge us for the unfinished sushi we were not able to complete. Drinks were amazing!!!!! Recommend to anyone who is looking for great food, drinks, and service. We will be back.

I did all you can eat dinner. The food was very good, the sushi was delicious and pretty great quality and flavor for the price! I highly recommend to try this place if you want to taste a variety of Japanese dishes! The service was great! Plenty of people came and went and cleared tables quickly and food came quickly as well. They do have a no excessive waste policy so make sure to be able to finish most of the food you ordered. The decorations were beautiful too!

If you’re a sushi lover, this is the spot for you!! They have a la carte options but they also offer ayce lunch and dinner options. The quality of the fish offered was amazing not to mention all the other dishes such as appetizers and the noodle/rice dishes. All options are made to order so you will get the dishes made fresh. Appetizer wise, the softshell crab tempura was delicious, but I personally thought the buffalo sauce was not needed. I also really loved the aged tofu dish and the garlic cucumber. Specialty wise, I thought the seeking was memorable as well as the picante salmon. And their salmon was so buttery and so smooth as well as their chutoro! Those two are highly recommended as well as a yellowtail. My other personal favorite was a sweet shrimp so I highly highly recommend that if you’re a shrimp lover. I will say while I love Katsu don not sure if I would personally recommend it as I thought the flavors were a little too bland even with the Katsu sauce. And for a drink, I ordered the night in Nagasaki and it was so good. It reminded me of a perfectly right Clementine. Service wise it was EXCELLENT. We were there for a friend’s birthday so we were a large party of 16 but they did not skip a beat and they were serving us really quickly for the amount of food we ordered. It was very surprising. I will say the bar service was a little slow, but that was almost expected as they only had a few bartenders. While the restaurant is large and can accommodate larger parties, there is no dedicated parking so street parking is what you’re going to have to do. I did not check to see if they have valet.

TLDR: Best all you can eat sushi deal in Arlington. Amazing quality fish, huge variety, and unbeatable value at $45. Perfect spot for big groups. If you’re looking for the ultimate sushi feast, Sakaki Izakaya is it. Their all you can eat menu is hands down the best deal in town at just $45 per person. I went on a Friday night for a birthday party with a group of 16, and we had an amazing time. Despite our large headcount, the staff handled everything amazingly. Friendly, attentive, and incredibly efficient. We went all in and literally tried everything on the menu. To start we ordered all 15 apps X3, followed by massive trays of 90 pieces of mixed nigiri to start, and then made our way through all the rice and noodle dishes. The quality of the fish was exceptional, especially for an all you can eat spot. Standouts were the yellowtail, chutoro, and otoro nigiri, plus the negi toro maki. The appetizers also impressed. Favorites included the karaage fried chicken, creamy clams, and shrimp katsu sando. Yakitori was a fun addition, as we ordered multiple rounds of all nine skewers, with the scallops and shrimp stealing the show. If I had to nitpick, a couple of the rice and noodle dishes were under seasoned, like the katsu don. But honestly, with 200+ pieces of sushi and 40+ other dishes demolished by our table, that minor detail didn’t take away from the experience. Overall, Sakaki is a sushi lover’s paradise. The food, value, and vibe make it a must visit for anyone in Arlington looking for a top tier endless sushi adventure.

I took my date here and we had an amazing time with great staff and good food! We did the all you can eat option and got to try a wide variety of food that came out in half size portions so we didn’t feel like we had to commit to anything if we didn’t really like it - though that wasn’t the case and we crushed everything! The cocktails are stellar as well with no favorites as all were equally delightful!

This izakaya offers a buffet option that feels worthwhile and value-for-money in terms of quality, atmosphere, and service. If you enjoy Japanese food, I think this restaurant is well-priced considering the quality of the food, the service is fast, and the staff clearly explain both the regular menu and the buffet options. I definitely think I'll be coming back. My favorite dessert was the Biscoff cheesecake. I secretly found out that the owner's mother makes it herself! Let me tell you, this menu item is also a must-try.

I’ve been to this place twice now — the all-you-can-eat deal is a steal! The fish is super fresh (my favorite part!), and the food tastes amazing and comes out fast. Our server, Win, did a great job — he checked on us regularly and was very attentive. The only downside is that sometimes they don’t have cocktails available during lunch, which is a bit of a bummer ): But overall, I’ll definitely be coming back for more!

We’re having a dinner all you can eat at the best japanese restaurant in town! I’ve been having a lot of japanese food in any other countries, especially japan, but all of their food also exceptional! They give us 90mins for unlimited ordering to try their menu and thank you for Bea that taking care of us with your warm service!!! The food comes quickly around 3 minutes after they took our order. Keep it up for the team for delivering exceptional food and service!

Better quality compared to other sushi places I've been to. Great selection of varieties including hot foods. Once you put the order in, the food comes out quickly. The peppers on the skewer are spicy! The shrimp skewer is tough- that was probably my least favorite item. Everything else was good.

Came back here for a friend's birthday and was not disappointed with the all-you-eat-option! I enjoyed a lot of their yakitori and nigiri options and I thought overall it was good - but the $45 price was a little too steep for the offerings in my opinion. I would definitely recommend a try though - I feel like most people would enjoy it :) Service was my favorite part of the night, Isaiah was the best -- he was very attentive and responsive to our orders especially serving a large party. Ambiance was great, large dining area, dim lights, great for a special night.

My default for sushi in Arlington. Their all-you-can-eat sushi has the option for nigiri, rolls, and a variety of appetizers. Their sushi is very fresh and even have the option of chutoro. Also love the eel kamemeshi, karaage, shrimp sando, and seaweed salad. I've been coming here at least one every couple weeks and the food quality is always excellent. They have multiple specialty cocktails with Asian-inspired flavors and draft beer. I'm not a beer person and never had Saporro draft before but it was so refreshing with the food.

Amazing place that I am so glad to have found on my quest for all you can eat sushi. My wife and I went before seeing a Taylor Swift cover band at the Renegade and shared Sushi, Brussels Sprouts, Corn Fritters, Sushi, and Yakitori, as well as two mocktails and two cocktails. We felt like we didn't eat much but actually saved a good amount with all you can eat. It costs a bit more than many other all you can eat sushi places as it is higher quality sushi, more upscale, and has more unique appetizers and other menu items you cannot easily find in the area. The cocktails and mocktails are top notch as well. I would best consider this place a Japanese version of Ambar. So glad to have found this place along with others while going through a reduction in force as all you can eat sushi has been a comfort food saver during hard times. The ambiance is very nice and a blend of modern and traditional and our waitress was amazing. We made a reservation although there were some empty tables that night. I would recommend letting the waiter or waitress know of any food allergies, sensitivities, or dietary restrictions as there are a lot of items that are not typical and it is easy to mishear. What we thought was chicken thigh yakitori ended up being pork once I got the receipt. My wife's digestive system did not react to well to that, but we still loved our dinner and consider it our fault for not notifying our waitress. Overall, this and Kanji in Springfield are our two favorite all you can eat sushi places with Kanji better if you just want sushi and a fun innovative atmosphere with conveyer belts and bullet trains and here better if you want other Japanese foods that are hard to find in the area on top of some high quality sushi. Next up we will try Toryumon (DC and Arlington) that we loved Al a carte during happy hour in DC before they added the all you can eat menu. We certainly look forward to returning here and sharing authentic diverse Japanese all you can eat dining experiences in the future with friends and family.

Came here for the all you can eat dinner and everything was pretty good! We ordered a few signature rolls and a lot of the nigiri. My favorite was the yellowtail but salmon and tuna were also very good. The order comes out 10-20minutes after so if you're with a group, make sure to place your order early so you can get everything you want in the time limit. Service was quick as well!

Thrilled that there's a fun, tasty Japanese spot right in Clarendon. Menu is super varied, but not overwhelming. The Sakura Smoke cocktail features a bubble on top they make upon service and was delicious. Wagyu fried rice was a treat. I believe it included truffle, which I sometimes avoid in US restaurants but added a nice contrast to the beef. Noticed they featured a late-night menu too, which is also much needed in the Ballston-Rosslyn corridor! Can't wait to make this another go-to for us in the area.

Saw a movie at the regal near by, was craving sushi and found this place on yelp. Im rating the drinks & food 2 stars. The ambiance, friendliness of the staff and cleanliness of the bathroom would be a 6/10. Aesthetically this place is beautifully decorated. From the rich reds that coat the restaurant to the architecture it's a pleasing place to dine. I opted for the bar because I only needed one roll and figured I'd get a drink as well. I had: Ai Asagao - 2/10 - this drink sounded and looked amazing (tequila, Campari, Yuzu, lemon, honey, simple syrup) but it tasted like soap. I would not order it again. Mango Tango roll - 2/10 - soft shell crab tempura, mango, topped with spicy tuna, passion fruit and eel sauce. This roll was such a disappointment because it barely had any shrimp tempura in it. For a roll of this cost one would expect it to be at least half and half but there was less than 25% in each roll. Also the spicy tuna on top was inedible to me because it had no texture, it was just mush. More tempura in the roll would've balanced it out a bit but it got to the point where I was scraping the tuna off the remaining roll just to get through it. Besides that I had to continuously swat drain flies away as I ate.

We had the all you can eat lunch and every single thing we had was good. Very tasty and the portions were small so you can keep ordering and ordering. I would definitely come back for all you can eat lunch again when in the area. My favorites were the pork belly yakitori and the beef garlic fried rice!

By far, the best Sushi we've had in the DMV. Everything was fresh and delicious. Yakitori were good. The shoyu fries, the soft-shell crab, the sando, the karaaage, the fried rice, the drinks, the sushi was fresh and delicious. Everything was soo good we forgot to take more pictures 'coz we were just enjoying everything

This is the best AYCE sushi in the DMV. Hands down. No competition tbh. Sure it's pricier, but the menu is quite extensive and it has a lot of high quality stuff. And for people who don't like sushi, there's tons of other menu items on there too. I'd say that you can get something for everyone if you go. You can make a reservation in advance, and it seems like lunch pricing is cheaper on weekdays. Overall service has been fast every time and easy to order. Check this place out!!!

We went here on a fri night and good thing we had a reservation because it was pretty busy! The vibes and the service are both great. Most of the food is decent, albeit expensive. The portions are generally small but makes sense because it's an izakaya. None of the food really blew me away, and we had a wide variety of food. However, the drinks were all so good!!!!! We got Kiss Me in Kyoto, Shirahama Summer, Night in Nagasaki, and Lychee Lover. All 4 were the perfect balance is refreshing and sweetness. Don't be fooled by the taste - you might feel the alcohol faster than you taste it. Overall, I would go back for the drinks and the vibes but not the food.

Tips 1) Had the Yakiimo - 1st time was awesome; 2nd time had to send it back. I believe they tried to play me: make sure the sweet potato is soft. 2) parking is usually a pain, but there is a street just past the restaurant... its easy to miss - Turn there 3) They have an AYCE menu that has sushi on it; limited options but

I came here on a first date and the ambiance was pretty fun and lively for a Friday night. Our waitstaff was friendly, and we ordered a specialty salmon roll and tuna roll. I'm almost positive they didn't bring the correct salmon roll because it was very basic, but my date didn't say anything and instead tried to take my roll until I suggested we split the rollsI thought they were both pretty decent sushi for the area. I'll likely return to try more of their sushi.

Delish sushi and wonderful service. Awesome Saki options and super fun interiors. A bit limited for gluten free dairy free folks but they really try to help you figure it out ! We'd definitely go back again and felt everything was clean, flavorful, and plentiful.

Delicious spot for sushi. Very high quality fish. Aesthetics in the restaurant are top notch. This is a great spot for a dinner date or for celebrating a birthday. I had the all you can eat dinner for $45 a person which isn't bad considering the amount of options you can get. Food came out really fast. Must try the beef fried rice and fresh nigiri.

We tried this for the first time and since the menu was so overwhelming, decided to elect the AYCE at $45 a person. The host desk made it seem like the restaurant was packed and no tables were available, though we ended up being seated at one and there were empty tables around us all night. At first, the food seemed good, until we realized all the yakitori were seasoned exactly the same. The cucumber salad lacked flavor generally. The nigiri was okay but nothing special - all different shapes and sizes too. The kamameshi was good and probably the best thing on the menu. Vibe got better as the night went on (music came on) but overall a very average experience.

This sushi restaurant has sooo many options it was hard to pick! That's a good thing to complain about ! Good quality and fast service! Inside definitely surprised me in that it's way more spacious than I expected and gives off a private feel/ experience for your table! Would def recommend and return

If you have a medical condition or any children that do not drink tap water. I recommend not coming here. The hostess let me know that the manager does not allow water bottles from outside. First that is complete discrimination against someone that may have a serious medical issue. It seems like the manage or owner would love to have a lawsuit brought against them. They had live music and the girl could not sing the place wasn't even busy enough to warrant the bad singing.

Loved the vibe of this restaurant - relaxed and a great casual date spot. All the food was tasty and the service was attentive. The OG lobster roll was a standout and I would come back for it! Plenty of huge chunks of lobster made this roll a great value for $22. While we didn't drink, the cocktail menu looked good too

For Valentine's Day, I was looking for a last-minute reservation and found Sakaki Izakaya in Arlington with an opening at 5 PM. As we approached, I grabbed the first available street parking nearby since my wife was wearing heels. To my delight, the entrance was decorated with red lanterns for a great photo opportunity of the wife. We were seated near the bar at a romantically lit table and were offered the happy hour menu. I took advantage of the drink specials while we opted for the all-you-can-eat option. The catch, something I actually agree with, excess waste incurs a 20% fee, which encourages mindful ordering. The experience starts with a selection from a limited menu of appetizers , (yakitori, rolls, or nigiri), signature rolls, and rice/noodle dishes. After that, you can order freely, making for a controlled yet fun dining experience. The music was great, and we had two attentive servers who were very helpful. A special touch, my wife was presented with a rose for Valentine's Day, which made the evening even more memorable. The food and overall experience were excellent

Everything we had here was delicious! We came for the all you can eat menu and ordered several dishes to share. We tried Corn Fritters, Tempura Set, Chicken Karaage, Garlic Cucumber, Ebi & Momo yakitori, Tuna & Salmon nigiri, Rainbow, Sea King, & Crazy Dragon rolls, Spicy Tori hot pot dish, and Shrimp Tempura Udon. Not sure why, but they were only offering the $45 dinner menu during our lunch but it's so worth it. We didn't think we had excess leftovers at all (seriously just a few random bites and even our server said he wouldn't have charged us) but apparently the female manager thought it was excess and charged us on our bill. Besides that, service was great. The inside is pretty large and decorated beautifully. They have a big bar in the middle right as you walk in with nicer dining on the right and casual dining with high tops on the left. It seems there's been some bartender issues and they couldn't offer cocktails given they had no bartender onsite. They could only offer wine, beer, and sake from their drink menu. We did try a couple different bottles of their sakes which were really good. We both really enjoyed dining here and getting to try several items. The dishes were prepared relatively quickly and everything was flavorful and tasty. Definitely a great all you can eat with a ton of options to choose from!

Absolutely loveee the ambiance and our server Daniel! He was fun and on top of all of our orders. We came here for our friend's birthday and had a great time. The food was pretty good overall. My favorites were the king salmon foie gras and eel foie gras but let's be honest.. I'm just a sucker for foie gras Would definitely come back again for the vibes and staff alone!

Wow this spot is DELICIOUS! Every bite was so satisfying and made me want to try all the appetizers on the menu! I chose the 'all you can eat' option on the menu. (It is not the only option, you can order items from a regular menu) Hotatekai (Scallop) and Butabara (Pork belly) were my favorites. The decorations along the walls and ceiling were very interesting and pleasing to the eye. Unforgettable picture in my mind for sure! The servers were kind snd made sure order's came out correctly and fixed any mistakes right away. Thank you to the hostess that nice who greeted me so kindly with a big smile. Wonderful spot!

Thought this was good overall. Kind of wish I had gotten the ramen tho. Sushi was fine, not best or worst I've had. I did like the cocktail. Overall, a bit overpriced imo.

Do not come here for ayce dinner. All their sushi sucked and was not worth the price at all. They gave us the saddest pieces of tuna and tried to pass it off as "chutoro". As if I've never had chutoro before?? And their nigiri is loaded with so much rice topped with the thinnest piece of fish. Their yakitori also was extremely disappointing. The mushroom one was the only okay one, because it was juicy. The shrimp was so dry I could hardly swallow it. Scallop was okay, lacking in flavor and still quite dry. Their other cooked dishes were slightly better. All I can recommend is the nabe and kamameshi. But still, not worth the price for ayce. I paid $61 after tax+tip. They are very strict on their 90 min time limit and eating every grain of rice. Even the rice bowl that is the kamameshi, you have to finish all the rice or they'll charge you. So we had no choice but to stuff ourselves with the leftover rice at the end. Will never return.

Excellent food with service to match! Our server Tisha frequently assisted with making the experience enjoyable for first timers like ourselves. Would definitely look forward to her service again. The atmosphere felt casual and relaxed with music loud enough to still talk at a moderate level with friends.

First time dining here. I had a light lunch, so I only got to try the grilled edamame, a special spicy tuna roll and a special spicy salmon roll.

Absolutely beautiful restaurant, the service is great, and the food is fire!!! This was my first AYCE as I eat vegetarian and most of the time AYCE is very meat focused! Thank you for having yummy and abundant veg options!!

10/10 across the board!!! My gf and I decided to check out this place for a girls night out, and it was perfect! There are several parking garages in the area (I believe the closest one would require a 3-4 min walk to the restaurant), but I found street parking to be pretty available also! You walk in, and the decor is wonderful - upscale without the stuffiness that fine dining sometimes can have. We started off with drinks, which were yummy! Our appetizer were tuna rolls, and then for the entree I got myself this shrimp ramen dish. Let me just say: I'm someone who doesn't like the taste of ramen at restaurants (something with the aftertaste), but the ramen here?!? I was shocked, like maybe I've just been trying bad ramen LOL I tried eel for the first time and it was so delicious too! Reminds me of salmon but chewier?! And then let's talk about our fantastic waiter Mike. He went over and beyond for my friend and I. My friend has a MSG allergy and Mike TRULY went over and beyond to go over the menu with her to discuss the different options, and was back and forth to the kitchen to check in with the chef about what had MSG and what didn't. Seriously, he really took care of my friend in that way, and I'm so grateful for that. When we left, my friend had even left her ring in the booth that we were sitting at by accident and one of the other waiters chased us down to give it to her. Like there's customer service and then there's going over and BEYOND. I loved it here, hands down. Would come again, and again, and again lols.

This place is located near the Clarendon metro. They don't have parking, you have to find street parking nearby. I like the decor. It gives modern Japan and love the Naruto wallpaper in the bathroom. The service was quick. BUT their food was mid for how expensive it is. I got the Cream croquettes & ikageso karaage the croquette was really creamy in the inside. And the karaage was crispy but soggy at the same time. The Yakitori was pretty tender. I recommend looking elsewhere to eat tbh.

Brandon the Bartender was the one who attended to me tonight. Food was delicious and service top notch. While it wasn't as full as I hoped it did give room for some of the staff to introduce themselves to me such as Alex and Danielle. I'm a huge fan of Calpico and the Calpico Cooler is exactly what I'm looking for. I enjoy seeing different things on the menu like the Treasure Box. I had the Shrimp Katsu Sandwich, Eel Tango, (Sorry not pictured because it was gone in one bite) and I also had the Raspberry Rizz. Definitely would recommend - unfortunately it's not exactly on the Clarendon strip and many people who are walking it don't go far enough to see the place, it's worth the detour. They get hospitality!!!

Definitely the worst restaurant I've been to in a recent memory. I stumbled upon this restaurant on Instagram and then looked it up on Yelp and it seemed to be very popular; the food also *looked* good in pictures. I realized that they offer an unlimited lunch menu and an unlimited dinner menu so I thought what better way to give this new (to me) restaurant a shot. Upon arrival, the hostess greeted me and my brother and let us know that the unlimited dinner menu had a hard 90 minute limit and that the 90 minute limit would start as soon as we were seated. We were seated and we placed an order for a few items immediately. Despite the fact that the menu is unlimited and there is a 90 minute time limit, service was extremely slow. Every time we place an order, there was at least a 10 to 15 minute waiting time before any items were delivered to our table. The long weight periods between dishes, continued for the duration of our time here. Aside from the very slow service, the food was subpar at best. All of the nigiri were very small and the quality of fish was questionable. As far as the specialty rolls, there was not a lot of variety, and most of them had either a tempura element or a spicy mayo element, which only serves to hide the flavor of the rice and the fish. One roll we ordered was literally covered in spicy mayo, which was very hard to eat around as the flavor of the sushi was drowned. In addition to sushi rolls and nigiri, we ordered a few hot dishes, and none of them stood out. And when I say "none of them stood out," I mean that NONE of them were actually good. All of the grilled skewer dishes involved very small pieces of seafood that were overcooked. We also ordered a cast-iron rice dish that was quite flavorless. The tempura was also a let down as the tempura dipping sauce lacked the usual flavor that one would expect from tempura dipping sauce. Truth be told, I enjoyed nothing about my experience and I am pissed that I paid $45 per person for what amounted to mall-quality Japanese food. TL;DR: NOT good Japanese food-- not even close. Slow service. Save your money.

We came during Valentine's weekend and had the buffet style for $45 per person. I loved this concept because sushi can tend to get pretty expensive. I'm not sure if we ate enough for $45 per person, but it def feels worth. We really enjoyed the skewers and nigiri. The brussel sprouts were unexpectedly very salty, which is difficult since they only take away plates that are completely finished and may charge for leftovers but the food comes so slow that I lose my appetite between the rounds. My favorite thing was the biscotti cheesecake. I was so full but still loved that so much. The restaurant vibes are private yet fun with the colorful/dark decor.

Tried this spot on a random Friday night because we were craving sushi and yakitori. We quickly learned they had an AYCE option, which instantly raised red flags in my head, but given that most of what we wanted was on the AYCE menu, we decided to try it. The waitress admitted the servings were a little smaller but we could order as much as we wanted as long as we didn't waste and it was within 90mins -- typical rules and glad she was clear up front. We started with the shrimp buns, dumplings, fries -- all of which were surprisingly really good! Then ended up getting beef fried rice, a couple specialty sushi rolls, and yakitori. The beef fried rice was standard, good but nothing to write home about. The sushi was good, but some of our end pieces had very little seafood, which would have been worse if it wasn't AYCE. The yakitori was standard and satisfied my craving; wasn't the best or most memorable I've ever had but the meat was tender and flavorful and exactly what you'd expect. Service was good but a little slow at times. Drinks were ok. I would probably come back for AYCE if I was really hungry or with some guy friends, because it's a pretty good deal at $45 and a huge variety.

Came here as a duo on a random weekday night for happy hour. Interior design is pretty cool which is given for a new restaurant in the area. Overall service was pretty fast and we were seated at the bar. If you've ever been Genki Izakaya in Fairfax, this belongs to the same restaurant group and you can tell from the menu. We got a few appetizers to share and overall it was... fine? Like no complaints a little the food but nothing too special. Overall I think flavor was better at Genki but can settle for a pinch if you're in the area. Prices are a bit pricier too. Overall no complaints about the place but probably not my first choice.

A couple of friends and I have dined here and we've ordered $45 dinner all you can eat meals. When the bill came, we've been charged and blamed for excessive food waste, and when questioning what kind of food waste we've produced since we ate everything, the server was unable to answer the question. The manager came and tackled a mandatory 20% service fee without our consent. There is no policy stating that any party less than 6 are tackled with a mandatory fee, and we've tried to communicate. The final bill without those ridiculous charges is hundreds of dollars less. In terms of the food, they are too salty and the service to bring our food out is slow. We've tried flagging that to our server when we haven't received our food for at least thirty minutes, but the server kept saying it's on the way. I think we all left a little unhappy despite finishing our salty hot pot dish and beef fried rice. Service and food is 4/10, I guess to the server that tried to communicate to get our food out on time and deduct those ridiculous charges, but the manager is just plain rude and doesn't solve our problems.

Our group came for the AYCE dinner on a Saturday looking to try a variety of items on the menu. Unfortunately the quality of the sushi was not very good. We ordered chutoro and received tuna pieces that were very lean and had no fat, we even confirmed with the server that we ordered chutoro because the pieces that came out looked far from it (see the photo). Additionally, the rice to fish ratio was high, lots of rice and very thin slices of fish on each nigiri. The rolls were okay, but also had a lot of rice. We ordered several yakitori, most were overcooked and dry, especially the shrimp. For the eel rice pot dish, I understand it's AYCE and we want to minimize food waste, but the server was going to charge us for not finishing all the rice (we ate all the eel), which is something I've never experienced at an AYCE place before. The best part of this restaurant is the ambience and its location, otherwise all of the food was just lacking.

The ambiance is relaxing yet lively. The staff is so quick and welcoming. We got the all you can eat sushi and they brought our food out with a quickness, and the quality was outstanding. The drinks were incredible, specifically the matcha man drink, and the lychee lemonade. We had to order rounds. Our server was Bei and she was so attentive and friendly, she deserves a raise! We will come back here again!

I came here for a friend's birthday on a weekday. The ambiance is upbeat with cute decor - definitely instagram worthy. We all ordered various cocktails to start. My favorite was the Calpico Collins. The Sakura Smoke was a tad sweet, but definitely tastes like lychee juice, which helps. Of the appetizers we ordered, the buffalo soft shell crab was the best. The sauce it came with was salty to taste but eaten with the soft shell crab it was perfect. The croquettes were good flavors but too mushy inside for my preference. Guess we should've paid attention to the "cream" description! Our least favorite was the shrimp katsu sandwich of the three appetizers. For my entree, I had the yuzu scallop, king salmon foie gras and the wagyu uni sandwich. The salmon foie gras and yuzu scallop I'd order again. I'd skip the wagyu only because one piece was good, one piece was ok. But worth a try! Overall it was great experience. Daniel was our waiter and he was really responsive, friendly and helpful. I'd recommend this spot for some good eats and vibes for a fun meal with friends.

This place is really good, the food quality was there, especially considering it is an all you can eat place. Very good service too.

Definitely a 5 star experience. I went with 2 friends over the weekend for dinner around 6 PM and it was fairly empty. It gets busier around 8 pm though. Food is fresh, but the portion size is very limiting. It's bittersweet because it'll allow you to try different food items on the menu but it also sucks that you'd have to place more orders and pay more for the same dish if you wanted more. Ambiance is a really cool and dark aesthetic. It does give off an authentic vibe of Japan. I enjoyed the sashimi deluxe but it's pretty overpriced. The fried rice, yakitori, treasure box and their cheesecake crumble. Please skip their wings, it was just average.

Had a cute ambiance inside. Our server Daniel was so patient and accommodating with our large party. The food was AMAZING. Truly 5-star quality and worth the price. The cocktails are works of art. Will definitely be back!

Amazing dinner experience tonight at Sakaki! This place opened earlier this year and it should definitely needs more attention! The interior , vibes , service and of course ethe FOOD was great! Our server Mike had great suggestions. We tried the hot and cold apps, sushi and of course some drinks! I mean everything tasted so fresh (cold apps are smaller in portion sizes, so definitely include some hots) Colds: the blue crab tartare had chunks of fresh crab, such clean and delicious app Yuzu scallop : small portion but mighty taste - one biter Egg on egg: definitely the presentation is top notch, again fresh salmon and quail egg - one biter Wagyu uni - one biter, hubby's fave Hots: chicken karaage: super delicious served with hot sauce Yakitori set: I would prob skip this or just get the ones you like Shrimp katsu sandwich - slightly underseasoned for me , but still delicious Takoyaki- one of the best bites for me of the night - very thin coat and you can taste the octopus superb Mains: Seafood kamameshi - definitely get a sizzling rice! Presentation and also the taste was great. Full of crab, shrimp and scallops - they definitely put a lot 100%! Sea King sushi - shrimp tempura, tasted great! Dessert - got the matcha tiramisu cake it was so soft and light - perfect ending for the night! Their menu is extensive I would love to be back and try other rolls, ramen and hot pot! Street parking was available .

came at lunch time and my server ticha was very welcoming and checked in on my table often. the sushi was fresh and delicious.

Sushi was decently good but their appetizers are the winners. Service was great Ambiance is beautiful and modern. Trendy shall I say

The restaurant is a vibe inside, very open and spacious. The food was great and the portion sizes are also big. Our waitress was attentive and always checked up on us.

We ordered the seafood kamameshi and the portion was very generous. The seafood tasted fresh and delicious. All the yakitori skewers were delicious as well, my personal favorite has to be the pork belly, so tender and juicy! We also ordered some sushi rolls to try, I love the scorched scallop and surf and turf! Their menu is huge and everything sounds so delicious, I would definitely come back to try more of the menu items! Overall food is amazing and service was great. I love the location as well, the other izakayas are either in DC or in the nova burbs, this place definitely scratches the itch! My only complaint is it is pretty pricey, but hey it is Arlington! I'll definitely be back for more.

Came in friday night for the AYCE. The food was insanely good. The nigiri for this price is an absolute steal as the fish they use is high quality. I had Bea as my server and she was the best, very funny, very cool, and very informative of the menu! Thanks Bea! !!!

We went on a Tuesday evening (not super busy) and got the AYCE option for $45. Other reviews looked really good but we thought there was way too much rice even for AYCE. The fish quality was better than other places but all we could taste was rice!!! They were also out of the sweet shrimp and a couple other menu options, so overall we did not feel like it was worth $45.