Fairfax County is home to plenty of highly rated sushi restaurants serving up fresh specialties from spicy tuna roll and California roll to eel.
Here are the top sushi restaurants in Fairfax, Virginia. These spots are local favorites, offering top-ranked rolls and fresh sushi cuts.
Top vote getters
1. Ariake Japanese Restaurant
12184 Glade Drive, Reston, and 8708 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax
This highly rated local restaurant’s menu includes sushi lunch specials and dinner entrees, with options like sashimi, nigiri, California roll and assorted vegetable rolls.
2. Sushi Umi
7615 Colshire Drive, Tysons, and 13051 Worldgate Drive, Herndon
Sushi Umi’s offerings feature yellowtail, eel and spicy tuna and salmon rolls. Customers can also try the chef’s choice of sushi served in a wooden “Taste of Umi” bento box.
3. Tachibana Japanese Restaurant
6715 Lowell Avenue, McLean
This popular takeout spot first opened in Arlington in 1982. Its wide-ranging menu today includes sushi and sashimi as well as specialties like chirashi and donburi.
Other notable spots
Last Vote: Poll: The best sushi restaurant in Fairfax County
Last Update: June 13, 2025