Quickway Japanese Hibachi

10161 New Hampshire Ave

2450 Market St NE Ste 805

6136 Arlington Blvd

6242C Little River Tpke

6300 Annapolis Rd Ste 7

8811 Woodyard Rd

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Ariake Japanese Restaurant

8708 Little River Tpke

Quiet counter seating where you can watch the chef work makes this the place to go if you want sushi without the scene, or ramen that tastes like someone actually cares.

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Bantam King

501 G St NW

A narrow spot downtown where you go when you want ramen that tastes like someone actually cared about the broth, plus fried chicken that justifies the trip by itself. Best if you're the type who doesn't mind eating at a counter and doesn't need much fanfare.

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Bento Express

10123 Colesville Rd

A straightforward spot for Japanese takeout where the bento boxes actually taste like someone cared about building them, not just filling a container.

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Chaplin's Restaurant

1501 9th St NW

Those seeking serious ramen and izakaya fare in a neighborhood spot find themselves in good hands here, where the kitchen takes its craft seriously and the bar knows what it's doing.