Tachibana Japanese Restaurant 6715 Lowell Avenue, McLean, VA 22101

"Go to NoVa spot for sushi and sashimi. This was actually my first time but my friends have been talking about it for years. The ikura with quail egg was something lives rent free in my head now, along with the spicy scallop roll"

"Some of the most authentic sushi you can eat in the DMV. The sushi is fresh and flavorful, and serving sizes are reasonable. Only downside is there can sometimes be a long line to get in and they seem to get slowed down by online orders... Would recommend going right when they open at noon for lunch"

"Just love Tachibana. The reception is pleasant and very much what you'd expect. The food is simply the best Japanese I have had, outside of Japan. It is kid friendly and family oriented but also a perfect date night option. It is popular, and every time I've been there, it is a 15 to 20 minute wait. But don't be discouraged, put your name on the list and just relax, it is worth the time. Returned for another dinner and added extra photos. Again, the service was excellent and we tried the ramen, which was very good. The box meal was larger than we expected."

"5/5! I had an excellent experience here at Tachibana. The food was absolutely amazing and the service was very good! The restaurant is located upstairs in a small building, and there is a decent amount of parking space as well. The restaurant is decorated nicely and gives a very authentic feel. The Food: The food was delicious here! My friends and I ordered a couple of appetizers and sushi, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meal. For the table, we had the Croquette and Pork Gyoza. Both appetizers were delicious. Especially the Gyoza, the meat ratio was good and the flavor of the filling was very authentic. For sushi, I went with the Spicy Tuna, Spicy Salmon, Hamanegi (Yellowtail) Roll and the Smoked Salmon Roll. All four rolls were delicious! The quality of the fish was excellent, and each bite was incredibly buttery and soft. The sear on the salmon had a very nice flavor to it as well. The Service: The service was very good. The host and staff were very kind and attentive. Water refills were on point! Which is a huge thing. The Atmosphere: The restaurant itself was nice! The decor had a very authentic Japanese feel and was clean. There was plenty of space for seating as well. Overall, a 5/5! This is definitely one of my top sushi restaurants in the area. I'd highly give this a recommendation if you're looking for some quality sushi."

"Food: 5/5 Service: 4.5/5 Amazing authentic food. Reminded me of the incredible quality of food/service you get in Japan. The restaurant was busy, so the service was a little slow, but the food makes up for everything. All food was DELICIOUS. Recommendations: Fried Oysters, Dinner Bento, Sukiyaki, Salmon Donburi. All Sushi is high quality."