Kusshi Pike & Rose

Went in as a group from a team that had plans for a nearby place which turned out to not have space for us. Came in with no reservation and our server Tommy was unbelievably fast, kind, courteous, the food was off the chart delicious. 10/10 recommend!

Am a Kusshi regular, been going here for years- love this spot, one of my go-to restaurants in the Pike & Rose district. Takeout service is always super fast and convenient. Dining out on the patio in the warmer summer months is nice too.

Love that they have both filtered and unfiltered (the cloudy white types), hot and cold, sake selections to pair with your food.

Recommended starters- edamame, Kusshi wings, softshell crab, takoyaki, spicy rock shrimp, pan fried pork dumplings. Fave starter? Always the takoyaki- fantastic taste and texture.

Fave specialty rolls- bethesda, rainbow, fire cracker, crazy tuna, cherry blossom, seared spicy salmon, lava.

Customer service is great- I rarely have issues with my takeout orders but the few times that I noticed something was not up to par, all it took was a quick call, brief explanation, and the hostess/host would immediately issue a refund to my card for that particular item. Def appreciate the prompt service.

This place was very cute!!! Great vibes and really good music. I love that they had an Asian mart on one side as well.

The food was also solid, I got the spicy miso ramen and a salmon roll that was very good. My friends got the vegan ramen, Philly roll, and volcano and enjoyed all their dishes!

The drinks were also BOMB and pretty strong! I liked my friends better - it was called the Grasscutter and it was a gin based drink with cucumber and sake and it was soooo refreshing !

My wife and I consider their ramen one of the best in the DC area. So, this review will be about their sushi. We went on a Tuesday evening. It wasn't busy. We were seated in the back of the dining room, where it was dark and not visible from the front. Sit at the front of the restaurant if you want light. Their sushi menu had 4 pages. I am not a big fan of raw fish. The selection of sushi that had no uncooked fish is limited to tiger roll, volcano roll, shrimp tempura roll, spider roll, troy roll, Baltimore roll, dragon roll, white dragon roll, crunchy roll, lava roll, pinstripes roll, got beef roll, rolls with just vegetable, and all California rolls. We got 4 rolls. All 4 rolls were placed on a plate with some wasabi and ginger slices.

1) Got Beef Roll
It had katsu fried A5 wagyu beef, shitake, and avocado topped with seared A5 wagyu, japanese mayo, tobiko, and Kizami wasabi. It had 8 pieces. A5 waygu is the highest grade of waygu beef. There was breaded wagyu inside with slightly sweet shitake. The wagyu beef was savory, soft, and moist; however, the seared wagyu on top was excessively oily in a thick and gooey way. Too much cornstarch coating on the beef? Tobiko is flying fish eggs. It was tiny, red, and crunchy with a mild smoky and salty flavor. Overall, this was savory, sweet, salty, and mildly spicy. Great savoriness and depth of flavor!! The oil, sweetness, and gooey texture kept this dish from being topnotch.

2) Baltimore Roll
It had avocado, lump crabmeat, and Old Bay seasoning. The crabmeat was shredded. There were light flavors of crabmeat and Old Bay with almost no avocado flavor. The piece of avocado was so small that its flavor was buried in the others. We love crab and Old Bay, so this was good, but not special.

3) Phoenix Roll
It had shrimp tempura and avocado topped with spicy tuna, masago, spicy mayo, and shredded sweet potato. The topping had a thin slice of raw tuna topped with masago. Masago is capelin fish eggs. The masago was mushy and slightly salty. The shrimp tempura was excellent in taste and texture. Overall, it was spicy, somewhat savory, and mildly salty with balanced flavors of shrimp, fish, and avocado. This was the most flavorful and interesting roll in our order.

4) Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Roll
It had smoked salmon and asparagus wrapped with nori and rice. The asparagus was peeled and blanched. It had little flavor. The smoked salmon was good quality with a typical flavor. Average overall.

The service was polite, very patient, and responsive. It took 20 minutes for our order to be made. The dining room and restrooms were clean. There was an area at the front of the restaurant where they had Japanese snacks for sale. They have 2 levels of Omakase. The more expensive one serves higher quality ingredients. Omakase is an experience where you allow a chef to craft your meal, and the dishes are unknown to you. Allergies and preferences are discussed beforehand. All of the sushi dishes were well-made. It's going to take some trial and error before we find the ones with exemplary flavors. We had a good experience with the food and service, so we'll be back. There is a parking garage nearby with the first 2 hours free.

Note: Review is in respect to a delivery order, from the perspective of a first-time customer.

A decent but not exceptional nor particularly noteworthy experience. The Bethesda and Firecracker Rolls hit the spot if you are craving sushi but are otherwise not particularly memorable. The shrimp shumai, while cooked okay, do not possess much seasoning nor flavor.

Contrarily, I can immediately tell that the quality of ingredients is above average to good; and it is above good to slightly below great in terms of freshness. Likewise, the quantity is above average to very good; especially when factoring BOGO Uber Eats deals, on top of the deals embedded within Uber. If you know, you know; this is a food review and not a credit and financial advisory analysis, so do your own research if you wish to learn more on that end.

With the Uber Eats deals going on or perhaps a Happy Hour, this place may be a good option.

Kusshi Sushi in Bethesda is the epitome of an awesome and trendy sushi joint. From the moment you step inside, you can feel the vibrant vibe that this place exudes. What truly sets it apart is the exceptional service from the bartenders who not only cater to their regulars but also extend a warm welcome to newcomers like myself.

On this visit, I indulged in the Chesapeake roll, my personal favorite. And let me tell you, it never disappoints! The combination of flavors and textures in this roll is nothing short of heavenly. The freshness of the ingredients truly shines through, making every bite a delightful experience.

Whether you're a seasoned regular or a first-time visitor, Kusshi Sushi knows how to make everyone feel at home. The attention to detail in their service, coupled with the consistently delicious offerings, makes it a must-visit spot for sushi enthusiasts in Bethesda. I can't wait to return and savor more of their delectable creations!

We stopped into Kusshi to order some take out. The staff was super helpful in the ordering process, and checked about allergens for our order. The order was ready in less than 15 minutes.

We ordered the kani California roll (the kani here is not gluten free), a spicy scallop roll, tuna avocado roll, and a salmon roll. The fish was all extremely fresh and very delicious. I loved the spicy scallop roll!

Note that pending your order, you can rack up the bill pretty quickly here, however, our order of four rolls was only $35. Definitely a place we will return for sushi when we're in the area!

Located at the trendy Pike & Rose area, you can walk across to from the parking garage that's free for 2 hours but can be packed on busy nights (Fridays/Saturdays). No reservations, but it's a nice area to walk around or check out their cute little store upfront. Been here many times on dates, in large group settings, and even gotten some takeout with a Groupon for a good deal, never any issues! Ambiance was always nice, can get loud and crowded, but it's expected. Service was always great and accommodating. Went here once on a date who already ate, but never got any pressure to order more or get dirty looks. In fact, they even served us a complimentary roll that was baked (maybe a rejected roll but it was delicious baked - great idea for leftovers!). My go-tos at most sushi places tend to be Spider, Rainbow, and Dragon rolls and they were on point here. Sunset roll was also good. There's usually a roll named after the restaurant I'd try, but I didn't see one. The Kusshi noodles were good too, I love udon and stir-frying it gives it lots of flavor - like a thicker lo mein almost, but a bit pricey for udon. Last time I was here with a large group, we ordered a yacht and it was great, they even tried to split it evenly among the two groups of tables. Overall, solid food, great ambiance, and amazing service!!

I had tried another Kusshi branch in Pentagon Row last month which was mostly hit and a little miss. My friend kept telling me this place taste so much better. I only expected the same level food but wow was she right! This Kusshi tastes better!

HTW do I know? We ordered the same things! The fatty salmon nigiri, the tuna avocado ball, the volcano roll! If Pentagon Row as 4/5, this is definitely 5/5. The service is actually faster IMO. Our waiter had really useful recommendations for us. The food came out so quick it didn't even feel like we had to wait (not to mention we were hungry).

I skipped the cocktails since Pentagon Row wasn't that memorable so I cannot comment on that here. The place is quite filled with activity and noise. It's not a quiet restaurant but more like a bar and a restaurant. The dimmed lighting here still bothers me like Pentagon Row but that's probably just me because I like the spotlight on my food lol

I will definitely come back to this Kusshi! oh oh, and I love the big-size bowl that they give their miso soup in! Other sushi restaurants I've been to give me half their size. That's just satisfying.

Have been meaning to check out this sushi spot with places popping up all over the DMV. For drinks we got the Tokyo Tea and Japanese Sour. Started off with the Oysters and Takoyaki. For our sushi we got their Sushi and Sashimi Sampler, Cherry Blossom Roll, White Dragon Roll, and a variety of different nigiris. While the rolls were just ok in my opinion, the nigiri and sashimi were great! Super fresh and lots of variety to choose from. Must gets are the Otoro, Scallop, Ankimo, Seared Salmon, and Squid! Our server Eric was great also. Just the right amount of attention to make sure we were good without overly stopping by. Nice spot for a date night.