Tag: hibachi
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Mighty Khan’s Mongolian Grill, Chantilly VA – closed
Sadly now closed, Mighty Khan’s was a very nice version of a Mongolian barbecue style of places we still don’t see too often around here – closest comparison would be if Hibachi was done as a buffet: you fill your bowl with protein and sides, then hand it over to the cooks who stir fry…
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Bowls To Go Go – Yum Yum Hibachi, Ashburn VA
Yum Yum Hibachi is a brand new spot in a semi-odd-and-end area of the already odd-and-end Ashburn, but that is definitely to their advantage of having businesses to feed without the usual packed competition of all the strip malls around. Owners are very upbeat and enthusiastic, listening to their customers and serving them very well.…
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Kumo Asian Bistro, Alexandria VA
Kumo Asian Bistro – one of my to-date fave shoots that I got to do several times over the years and the owners as well as staff were some of the best I’ve met. Plethora of creative and amazing looking and tasting dishes with plenty of Japanese offerings, like gallery above, and then Chinese and…
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Masa Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi, Silver Spring MD
All of the locals know Masa, but man shooting them was absolutely something else! First they forgot about the shoot so we rescheduled. On round #2 – they scheduled themselves during their lunch into dinner downtime hours, so I had to go kill time a few doors down as I was intent on getting this…
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Samurai Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, Fairfax VA
It’s pretty rare to find an actually Japanese-run Japanese restaurants in the whole DC-MD-VA area, and Samurai Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar is one of those hidden gems! Excellent sushi, hibachi grill, and even buffet options of Chinese dishes sure to please any customer that dines here. I highly recommend checking this place out if…
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Sakura Teriyaki Corner, Takoma Park MD
Another old take on Japanese takeout where everything is mediocre, but at least quick and easy. Perfect spot to lure in an unsuspecting American and either wow their lack of tastebuds or get them to think Japanese cuisine is just like Panda Xpress.
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Kiyoko Express, College Park MD
Right outside of University of Maryland in College Park is a Chinese-Japanese fusion carryout Kiyoko Express. Decent food, decent prices. Plus easy peasy to shoot and usually get treated to some of the props.
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The Sakura, Chesapeake VA – Nice and Quaint
Lovely little spot in Chesapeake, VA. Staff is friendly, food was solid, and gig went on quick and smooth.
