Sweet Ginger

So glad we got reservations because it was packed when we got there on a Friday evening. The space is small, and it was a little hard to hear our conversation. The food was fantastic though, and I loved how they presented our sushi rolls on wooden boats. Lots of families were here too, which is nice. Service was also great.

I’ve been here a couple of times, and both times it absolutely hit the spot. They stay busy, so I definitely recommend calling ahead for a reservation—it’s worth the effort. The sushi? Amazing. Fresh, buttery fish that practically melts in your mouth, perfectly seasoned rice with just the right amount of stickiness, and beautifully balanced flavors in every bite. Each roll felt carefully crafted, not rushed, and you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. If you’re a sushi lover, this place won’t disappoint.

I recently dined at a restaurant that came highly recommended, and while the overall dining experience was good, the dishes didn't quite meet my high expectations. The Chirashi bowl was fresh, and the sashimi had a good texture, although I'd had better elsewhere. Similarly, the Peking Duck Roll was acceptable but not exceptional. The restaurant offers various dishes from different Asian cuisines for those interested in exploring beyond Japanese cuisine.

Sweet Ginger in Vienna, VA, is a delightful culinary gem that never fails to impress! From the moment you step in, you are greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere, making you feel right at home. The food at Sweet Ginger is simply outstanding. Each dish is a fusion of flavors, blending Asian and Thai cuisine to perfection. Whether you're a fan of sushi, noodles, or curry dishes, you'll find something to satisfy your taste buds. The sushi rolls are a true work of art, with fresh and top-quality ingredients that create a symphony of tastes in every bite. The presentation of the dishes is equally impressive, showcasing the chef's skill and attention to detail. The service is exceptional, with friendly and attentive staff that goes above and beyond to ensure you have a memorable dining experience. They are happy to make recommendations and accommodate special requests, adding a personal touch to the meal. The restaurant's ambiance is charming, making it a perfect spot for a casual lunch, a romantic dinner, or a gathering with friends and family. If you're a fan of Asian and Thai cuisine, Sweet Ginger is an absolute must-visit. Prepare to be delighted by the delectable dishes, top-notch service, and a dining experience that will keep you coming back for more. With its fantastic food and warm hospitality, Sweet Ginger has earned its spot as a favorite in Vienna, VA!

Random stop for sushi. The menu is more extensive than just sushi. It’s perfect for everyone reference. The miso soup and little green salad are perfect to my taste buds: not too salty, not sour and full of sesame dressing. Fried rice is very fragrant with basil leaves aroma. Not salty at all tiny bit oily but it was not saturated

Went here for a quick lunch on a Thursday. Not crowded and service was a little slow. Chirashi and the lunch box tempura was ok. Miso soup was tepid and very salty. This restaurant has been here a long time and the decor shows it.

This place seems to have a variety of Asian food including Thai, Chinese, Japanese which usually means it’s not gonna be good but this place is actually pretty descent. Service was good, they put our sushi on a boat for us which we requested. Everything I got was descent but nothing super amazing, I would say it’s average for good tasting food. The volcano roll might have been mediocre. Overall positive review

I was working in Vienna the other day and I checked on the local sushi restaurants and this one popped up on Google maps as highly rated. The service and the food was excellent, I will going back to try a few more items. You will happy you stopped by to try it out. It came with a salad and miso soup which were also good. There are always so many choices it is hard to decide. Enjoy a great meal that is super healthy.

Treated my cousin to Sweet Ginger for his birthday and we were both amazed by the quality and quantity of food we received for the price paid. We made it easy for our patient and attentive waiter by ordering two Thai iced tea and the Bento Box A with beef teriyaki. Everything was cooked and prepared to perfection. Starting with the Thai iced tea; which was almost like a dessert. So smooth and sweet! It complimented the meal. The miso soup was comforting and had a balanced ratio of broth, tofu, greens, and green onion. The salad was fresh, crisp, and dressed with a rich and tasty peanut dressing. Of course, the highlight of our meal was the incredible bento boxes. The tempura shrimp and vegetables were my favorite. They were breaded to ideal crispiness and paired well with the soy dipping sauce. The vegetables were one big broccoli floret and large sliced carrot and zucchini medallions. The teriyaki steak was scrumptious, served on a bed of cabbage slaw with a generous amount of sauce. There was enough for me to dip other box components into, like the California rolls, tofu, and the Japanese dumpling. We dusted off everything. Not even the leftover salad dressing remained because we drank it all up! The whole experience was so much fun and we had a blast. Can't wait to go back. We left feeling satisfied and can add this to our list of happy memories!

Server was attentive and friendly. Great value meal, bento box comes with salad and miso soup - highly recommend!

This by far is my favorite sushi place in the DMV. Their quality has always been the same and you can count on them to be consistent. The service here is good. They are attentive and keep your drinks filled. The sushi here is really good. I came here with a few friends and we ordered a bunch of sushi. We started off with a Miso soup and salad for each person. For the sushi, we started with with toro sashimi and salmon sushi. The toro was perfect! The interior seating is spacious. The booths fit 4 people while their tables fit more. We then moved on to the boat where we ordered the volcano roll, wasabi cream roll, omega roll, eel avocado, spicy toro roll, mexican roll, and more. I recommend their spicy mayo on the side and fresh wasabi. With these two items people tend to forget, it makes the experience even better. I highly recommend these folks if you're in the mood for sushi.

Food was disgusting. Not fresh smells and tastes fishy. My sushi had large pieces wrapped in the sushi rolls. Obviously rolled and stored that way. Rude welcoming, uncomfortable seating. Small and dark. Too many other places in Vienna to get sushi. Don't bother with this sweet ginger!!

Came here for dinner, my boyfriend and I ordered the Omega-3, Mexican, Pacific and Crab Roll. This is the first time I've been to a restaurant where we ordered 4 different sushi rolls, and yet it all taste the same. The same sauce were used on all of the rolls. Very unimpressed! Our server, Goong, was absolutely unprofessional and unapologetic to her mistake. A person at our party ordered Thai Curry with vegetables. Our server then asked her if she wanted it with tofu. The person at our party answered, sure I'll have tofu. When the entree came out, the server dropped down a Thai Basil Tofu dish, which clearly not what she ordered. She bought it up to the server attention, the server then just shrugged it off and asked her if she could eat it. Everyone at the table heard our guest at the table order curry, so when we started looking over, the server just got quiet. No apologies. The person at our party just sucked it up and ate it, even though the right thing to do at that point is for the server to get her the dish that she ordered. Never once apologize!! Also during the beginning of our meal, our server Goong asked if it's going to be separate check or together. We told her separate. Throughout the time of ordering, we again explained to her who is on what check. At the end of the meal she brings out one check. We look at her in surprise and told her it was separate like we had mentioned. Then she just goes and shrugged it off like she doesn't know anything. Absolutely RIDICULOUS! She should not be treating customers the way she does and own up to her mistakes instead of trying to play it off like she doesn't know or understand what is going on. Absolutely horrible service and food is ok, not worth coming to.

Food was tasty, had the steak lomein and shrimp appetizer. The apple sake was very good, would have again. Service was good. Seems to be a popular spot, place filled up while we were there. Great that they have plenty of seating.

I always make a point to come here while in Vienna/Tyson's Corner. They have such a great selection of quality of fresh fish, sushi, sashimi, maki rolls and specialty rolls. Their apps are also great. My favorite is the Harumaki rolls. The combination of the sauce with rolls and the creaminess of the cream cheese -- omg. Honestly, one of the main reasons I stop in. Besides that they have the best, most attentive staff of most restaurants in the area. I can't wait to stop in again.

On Mondays, Vienna, VA starts to resemble Vienna, Austria because several restaurants are closed. We wanted Chinese (closed), and then tried Thai (closed) and then remembered that Sweet Ginger probably had the dishes we wanted. With Sweet Ginger being "Asian Fusion", it seems to have all the popular dishes from various types of Asian restaurants. We were not disappointed.

The only reason I won't return is because of the rude waitress I had. She must be losing them a lot of business.

Although the vibe of this restaurant was intimate and the services were good, unfortunately, the food was very disappointing. I ordered a Bento Box with spicy salmon which had a strong smell. After I got home, I had to run to the restroom as my stomach didn't feel well. Afterwards, my head felt dizzy. I hope i won't get even more sick. I regret to dine in this restaurant.

I think a 4.5 star rating would be more accurate! I have been here 3 times on the last year and they have not disappointed until this time. My advice for the restaurant is to control the amount of sauce added on top because 2/4 rolls I got had the same spicy sauce drenched rather than a drizzle on top. It overpowered the taste of the rolls and the others as well. However I love this spot and my partner has been coming to it for years before me. Everything is priced well and the fish tastes fresh. Their lunch menu is unmatched and the staff is friendly. I'll be coming back for sure.

We absolutely love this place. Always fresh and consistently amazing sushi. My son and I love the salmon and avocado roll, crunchy lobster roll, shrimp tempura roll and we have tried so many different ones too. Take out is always right and pretty fast. If you go in, the service is very good and friendly too. Totally recommend this place for sushi!

I was looking for sushi places to eat and this place caught my attention with their pictures. My friend wanted to try it out so I went. When walking in, it is a bit dark and the design is a bit eclectic. It seemed like the restaurant was a bit understaffed and wait times were a bit on the slower side. I ordered 1 order of toro sushi, shrimp & vegetable tempura, and the chirashi bowl. The toro seemed a bit fishy and not fresh which had me nervous for the chirashi. The tempura was good and crunchy but there was too much breading on both the shrimp and the vegetables. Additionally, the sauce that they provided had no flavor so I opted to dip it in my soy sauce instead. My friend ordered the duck roll and she said it was good. Before the chirashi bowl, I was not really enjoying the meal but the chirashi bowl is what bumped it up to a 3 star review. The chirashi bowl was good and had fresh ingredients. I wish the vegetables didn't take up 1/4th of the bowl but overall the flavors were phenomenal. I gave this place overall a 3/5 stars because there are so many sushi restaurants in the area and this place is relatively average. COVID-wise: staff was wearing masks but tables may not be more than 6ft apart.

Amazing gem in Vienna, have been bringing my two here since 2011 and are still happy regulars .

We stopped in for lunch to satisfy a sushi craving and the food did not disappoint. Our server brought out a starter salad (with that amazing ginger dressing) and then we ordered shrimp shumai followed by a spicy salmon roll, crunchy toro roll, and a shrimp tempura roll topped with spicy tuna, fried sweet potato, and tobiko. I would absolutely come back to try more menu items

After some connecting flights and hours of flying and a great Lyft ride, I finally made it to my friends in Vienna. We definitely worked up an appetite after all the traveling, so we took a little drive to one of the nearby plazas after looking on Yelp for sushi restaurants in the area. The lunch crowd was winding down and we were quickly seated and served. All the servers were following mask protocols, and there was a steady stream of patrons coming by for pickup and takeout orders. We ordered a California roll, shrimp tempura roll, JB Roll and a Philly roll. To round out the selections, we ordered their specialty duck roll, which don't be fooled, it was not a sushi roll. Instead, it was deliciously roasted duck with vegetables and herbs, held in a thicker wrap than an egg roll. It was incredible. The sushi came out quickly and was also good, but I was blown away by the oversized and artistic JB Roll, as well as the smoky salmon in the Philly roll. The textures and flavors of both were outstanding. Just to ensure the entrees were up to par with the sushi, we ordered the chicken red Thai curry with basil, which came with a side of slaw and white rice. The curry was perfectly spiced, just enough to open your pores, but not so much that you were reaching for your drinks. We really enjoyed the food, the service and the decor. I highly recommend them, and will definitely be back when I'm in the area.

Food is amazing. Great vibe and decor, along with great customer service! Pad Thai and Korean Beef, shrimp fried rice

My husband and I decided to order sushi for dinner (take out) and eat at home. Our total was $88.00, which we were totally okay about. Next thing you know I get a phone call from a gentleman ( that was rude) that works there asking for an extra $2.75 cents for the spicy mayo that I asked on my husbands salmon rolls. It's not about the money but to me as a business owner this is poor business practices, for a loyal customer; mind you I've submitted this order many times and never had an issue until today. Very upsetting.. They are in need of friendlier staff..

Came here for a quick lunch break during work. Service was fast and friendly and the food was tasty. The interior is a little small, but it was not busy on a Wednesday afternoon.

Overall: 5/5 Setting: it's not a secret to anyone that this is a local favorite and it well deserves that! Food: everything is amazing, all sushi is ridiculously delicious. Calamari is top notch. Service: we had a table of 6 and the server really took care of us. Very polite and attentive. Will be coming back again Pro tip: give them a call to make a reservation. We came here on a Friday and it was packed

I haven't been here in years. Came back with some friends. The restaurant is small, a bit claustrophobic for Covid days - but the crowd speaks to its popularity. Ordered sashimi, duck and calamari - very pretty presentation and solid meals. I don't know if I'd rate it top of my sushi list, but good spot if craving Asian food along with sushi.

Incredible food and the service is excellent. The sushi is fresh and tasty and they are pretty quick. Just make sure to call ahead to get a reservation because this place is becoming a favorite in the area and gets filled up quickly. Instead of trying different sushi places as we used to do, we are now making Sweet Ginger our go to sushi place in the area.

My wife and I have slightly different tastes as she leans more toward Japanese and me Chinese. The selection here satisfies both our needs. Service is excellent, never stopped refilling our water and checking in from time to time. Waitstaff was very attentive all the servers seemed to be ready and willing to help guests no matter who was assigned to our table. Food was good, fresh and flavorful. Prices were reasonable. The place is small and when we arrived quite full, so the noise level was a bit high, but it thinned out and was fine. I was very happy and couldn't have asked for more at this price point.

Has become one of my favorite sushi places. Their bento box options are amazing and absolutely delicious. Their sushi is fresh and I couldn't say one bad thing!

I knew from the start I was in the hands of professionals. Take notes my friends, because confidence is king. Sweet Ginger displayed a genuine, impossible to counterfeit conviction as if there were absolutely no doubt that they would deliver great service. As I ordered my Shirley Temple, my cousin asked the server if there were cherries, to which he responded with a ever so brief look of confusion and offense. "Of course there are cherries" he said matter of factly as if it were a stupid question. IT IS A STUPID QUESTION and you will never understand the tsunami of relief that washed over me once I learned that I was dining at a restaurant that has common sense and class. One should never have to ask if a Shirley Temple has cherries, because it wouldn't be a Shirley Temple, by definition, without cherries. Therefore, Sweet Ginger's response to my cousin's stupid question, confusion, attitude and all, is the only correct way to respond. And I applaud them for that. Yes, 2 cherries were included in my beverage that night. The Shirley Temple was solid, by far the most grenadine I've seen thus far, but I liked it because by the time the ice melted, it still tasted like a Shirley Temple. The sprite was a little flat, I could've used more fizz. However, between the sweetness, temperature, and inclusion of cherries, I thoroughly enjoyed my beverage and that's all I could ever hope for as a customer of a restaurant. Is this a five star Shirley Temple? Not so sure. But experience puts the "E" in "restaurant" and I very much enjoyed the feeling of certainty that there would indeed by cherries in my Shirley Temple. Therefore, five stars.

This is your typical run of the mill local restaurant where the sushi quality is mediocre. You'll see the rice quantity to fish ratio too thick and the fish quality just ok. But this was to be expected. We were craving sushi and decided to give this place a try. It's been around forever in Vienna, we just typically don't eat sushi unless it's in the city. We tried the sushi sashimi combo plates. The fish was the most basic fish you can think of, but all edible. The restaurant was social distancing, but still using the regular laminated book menus. Nothing is more bothersome in a COVID world than not seeing disposable menus or QR scan codes for menus. At least they had sanitizer at the check in desk. The restaurant does get busy for dinner so definitely call ahead. There is one 4-person table outside, otherwise all indoor dining. Staff is nice as well.

Amazing place, it's our first time trying it and my wife and I absolutely loved the staff, service as well as food and overall experience, nice and quiet ambiance, the drive from Arlington was a little long but it was worth it, we'll definitely come back soon.

Top sushi spot in the DMV, super fresh rolls! I'm a sushi fanatic and love trying all new sushi spots and this one always still remains my favorite. Love the wasabi cream roll, seafood dynamite, and the sashimi. The is a go to spot for dine in and take out.

The food, service, and ambiance were great. It is a small place for eating so not viable for bigger groups. Sushi, beef kebabs, and chicken karage were delicious. Also, they don't reservations so call ahead to say you are coming.

Everyone raves about this place but for me it was below average. Maybe they are known for specific dishes, but certainly the ones we had were lacking. I got the seafood mix dish with rice and it was served cold. It seemed it was close to closing time so the service we received was not too special and not a lot of attention was placed on the food/service.

A quaint fusion restaurant offering Sushi, Japanese & Chinese dishes. I wasn't really moved with the overall offerings as it was displayed as abundance on the menu, nothing jumped out at me. Prices are little steeped per the portion. My friend said his Sushi was just ok & wouldn't order it again if he came back. Service was timely & the sharing of the Sushi Bar & dining area was clean. Located in a strip mall next to a Gelato & Italian Restaurants. Not in Vienna much, yet will seek another place for Sushi upon my next visit.

Aside from the fresh fish, I didn't see anything special about this place. I am Japanese so I have higher expectations than most.

We have enjoyed Sweet Ginger for more than 15 years. Dining in or carrying out food has been wonderful. The sushi is really fun. The Thai selections like the Drunken Noodles and Panang are divine. They really cater to kids too. Service is always polite and cordial.

You're going to need a wheelchair after eating here because you will be in a perfect food coma. This the BEST sushi place I have eaten at so far -- and that is for any place on the east or west coast. It's a flavor explosion! The sushi is so balanced -- fresh, full of flavor and the right amount of sauce and crunch. My favorites so far are the Pacific Roll, the King Crab Roll, and the Ninja Roll, but honestly, all of their rolls are above and beyond the best compared to any other place. I can say this even after having ordered thousands of dollars worth of sushi catering from many places during my career for different special events. This is my new go-to place for sushi! The prices are very reasonable on top of the excellent food, and that is what makes me just want to keep coming back. Your life will not be complete without eating here ;-)

It's pretty good for the cost. Wish they have takoyaki which is a pretty generic menu option in Japanese restaurants but this place doesn't have it. Sushi is pretty good otherwise.

Sweet Ginger has been a favorite of mine for a few years now! I tried many different places but this is by far the best, Absolutely love their crab lovers roll, alaskan roll, and wasabi ginger roll (and pretty much all of their rolls). Their starter salad with the ginger dressing is also incredible! Customer service is always great, you can tell they care about their customers. It never disappoints!!

Loved everything about this place: food, service, speed, pricing, ambiance. It's such a cozy place, perfect for couples. We showed up with no reservation at 9 pm on a Friday night and they offered us a seat immediately. Our sushi was ready in about 15 minutes. The prices were reasonable and the sushi tasted amazing. It was also very fresh. Definitely going back.

I definitely need to thank the gentleman for this recommendation. Pleasant atmosphere, lighting makes the mood. Sat at the sushi bar, watched the masters at work. Very skillful. Theres an extensive menu with beers and sake, fairly priced. They were doing the business, Take -out was happening. I didnt have to wait to order. They were prompt, friendly and attentive. I had a peking duck roll, first time ever....duck is highly rated with me, if it's on a menu, a sure bet I'll get it! I can tell you these four rolls mexician, red dragon, wasabi cream and crazy roll were delicious. Good size, eight pieces at $10.95 per roll. Good deal ! I look forward to returning and trying more on the menu as they have many Asian appetizers and entrees that sound so incredibly delicious. Theres plenty of parking too !

I visited here recently with a group after a meeting nearby. It was my first visit and although I would not be opposed to visiting again this is not someplace I would go out of my way to frequent. I went with the Thai option and gave them one of my basic tests -- I ordered drunken noodles, looked the gentleman taking the order in the eyes and said I would like it Thai hot. It was not Thai hot, honestly it was not even American hot. The drunken noodles were A-OK but lacked the contrast I was looking for. There are better Thai places in the NOVA area, although maybe not in downtown Vienna. (I may be spoiled due to a couple of spots in the Merrifield area. ;-) A couple of folks in the group went with bento boxes and reported they were A-OK. For me the advantage of this place is its location and the multiple Asian options. There was a shrimp appetizer that was particularly enjoyable and which I would order if I find myself here again. There was decent traffic in here for a Saturday afternoon although I imagine they do most of their business during the week at lunchtime due to their location near the Tysons end of the downtown Vienna strip. Overall an A-OK Asian fusion place in downtown Vienna.

Finally trying out this place. Took me awhile as I am generally not a huge fan of Asian fusion places. Ordered take out via phone, and paid inside. The sushi was OK. Definitely not the freshest in NoVA, but the rice was seasoned well and the miso soup was nice. Generous portion of seaweed salad too. Super close to home, so good to get a quick sushi fix here. Perhaps I'll try other non-sushi dishes here next time!

The sushi, sashimi, tempura is always delicious and beautifully served! I love this restaurant and I always feel the owner's intention to delight its customers! I'm looking forward to eating here again, soon.

Sweet Ginger definitely is one of the best Sushi places in NoVa. I tried many different places but most of them can't compare. Good fish and seafood, great service and reasonable prices. The rolls are a must try. Service is always great. I ate here many times with different people and they had a great experience too.

Best sushi quality in VA. The sushi is deliciously fresh, the service is always so friendly and accommodating. Definitely a hidden gem. Their prices are so reasonable too! If they delivered I'd order here every day.

For a small place in Vienna it is a great spot to go to because there's no lines and the sushi is fantastic very fresh lots of options actually one of the best things about this place is that there's a lot of dishes outside of just sushi and yet they are all very good too! The appetizers that you see below include the duck wraps. Highly recommend that. Parking is readily available and convenient.

Mostly indoor but the staff keep the place clean, wear mask all the time and use indoor air purifiers. The truly keep people 6 feet apart as much as they can.

My family loves to come here for sushi. They have a good variety of choices and their bento boxes are very good for those that are not as adventurous.

I decided to try Sweet Ginger again as it's been quite a while now, and was very happy with my order! I went with takeout and ordered sushi & sashimi combo and shrimp & vegetables tempura appetizer. Food was ready in 20-25 minutes from time of order. The sushi and sashimi was very fresh and they also gave me a side of miso soup and salad. The shrimp and veggie tempura was very crispy and delicious. I would definitely come back and do take out again.

The best sushi restaurant in Vienna. It is so lowkey, service and food is great. The staff is always nice, makes sure your drinks are always full and checks in on you! I recommend Sweet Ginger to all my friends!

So disappointed the food that I carried out couple weeks ago. The fried rice was old and smell, even sushi, awful.