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Address: 3227 Washington Blvd STE D, Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: (703) 718-4931
Website: https://www.sakakiizakaya.com/
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Patrick Min
Sakaki Izakaya in Arlington, VA, offers the best value and quality All-You-Can-Eat (AYCE) Japanese food at $49 per person (Gold Tier), including sushi, signature rolls, small bites, nigiri, and a varied menu featuring yakitori, hot pot (nabe), cast iron rice dishes with seafood, eel, and pork Kamameshi. The Diamond Tier includes all Silver and Gold Tier options plus premium choices, all served in a trendy setting with Japanese decor, a central bar, and good service.
We enjoyed our lunch here, and the food was excellent—arguably the best AYCE Japanese restaurant in Northern Virginia.
– Their signature rolls, like Mango Tango and Sea King, were freshly made and delicious.
– Both eel and pork Kamameshi featured high-quality ingredients, generous portions of meat and fish, and rice kept warm over a warmer.
– Yakitori offered a variety of excellent options.
– The Shrimp Katsu Sando is a must-try standout—crispy perfection paired with juicy shrimp, making it a top-tier fried shrimp sandwich that elevates typical pub fare.
– Their desserts were also excellent—rich, creamy, sweet, and a perfect ending to a fantastic Japanese meal. The homemade matcha ice cream, Biscoff cheesecake, and matcha tiramisu all stood out. Note: These desserts are not included in the all-you-can-eat menu.
… moreWe enjoyed our lunch here, and the food was excellent—arguably the best AYCE Japanese restaurant in Northern Virginia.
– Their signature rolls, like Mango Tango and Sea King, were freshly made and delicious.
– Both eel and pork Kamameshi featured high-quality ingredients, generous portions of meat and fish, and rice kept warm over a warmer.
– Yakitori offered a variety of excellent options.
– The Shrimp Katsu Sando is a must-try standout—crispy perfection paired with juicy shrimp, making it a top-tier fried shrimp sandwich that elevates typical pub fare.
– Their desserts were also excellent—rich, creamy, sweet, and a perfect ending to a fantastic Japanese meal. The homemade matcha ice cream, Biscoff cheesecake, and matcha tiramisu all stood out. Note: These desserts are not included in the all-you-can-eat menu.
Nocturnal Noms
Food: We went with the middle-tier Gold AYCE option, and the food was absolutely delicious. Everything we tried tasted fresh, well-prepared, and full of flavor. The quality was consistent throughout the meal, making the Gold tier feel well worth the price.
Service: Ordering is done through a tablet, which was quick and convenient, but the service still felt very attentive. The staff regularly came by to check on us, refill drinks, and make sure we were enjoying everything. It was a great balance of efficiency and personal service.
Atmosphere: The atmosphere was calm and peaceful, which made the dining experience even better. It was a relaxing environment where we could enjoy our meal comfortably without feeling rushed. Overall, Sakaki Izakaya delivered a wonderful experience.
… moreService: Ordering is done through a tablet, which was quick and convenient, but the service still felt very attentive. The staff regularly came by to check on us, refill drinks, and make sure we were enjoying everything. It was a great balance of efficiency and personal service.
Atmosphere: The atmosphere was calm and peaceful, which made the dining experience even better. It was a relaxing environment where we could enjoy our meal comfortably without feeling rushed. Overall, Sakaki Izakaya delivered a wonderful experience.
Charly
Ayce and the quality is beyond Ayce! Every dish was delicious. I was too full to order any desert:( music is good too
… moreQuartz padd
I had great experience here! Food was delicious but sushi wasn’t the best quality but overall I satisfied. I recommend their desserts as well,
It was yummy!
… moreIt was yummy!
Kevin Houston
Great AYCE place to stop into. They had a good set up with the tablet to order all the dishes in a timely manner which let the dishes keep coming. The sushi was great and oddly the mushroom yakitori was one of the highlights.
… moreBrad R
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.
… moreIf 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.
Ahra Jung
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.
… moreThe 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.
Daniel Thompson
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.
… moreJasmine Wang
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!
… moreBourbon The Bunny
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.
… moreIf 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.