Neighborhood Eats: Yirasai

Reviewed by Cynthia Hacinli , Ann Limpert , Sara Levine

Yirasai

5110 Ridgefield Rd.
Bethesda, MD
Phone: 301-654-5599

Cuisines:
Seafood, Japanese, Sushi

Opening Hours:

Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes

Nearby Metro Stops:
None nearby

Price Range:
Inexpensive

Dress:
Informal

Noise Level:
Intimate

Reservations:
Not needed

Special Features:
Kid Friendly

Best Dishes
Trio Amigo roll; Green Tree roll.


Hidden in a Bethesda shopping center, Yirasai is bright and bustling. Snapshots of regulars line the walls, and the sushi chefs are always ready with a smile. Along with more traditional picks, creative rolls such as the Trio Amigo (stuffed with tuna, yellowtail, salmon, and a sweet sauce) and the Green Tree (cucumber, eel, and crab topped with avocado) are winners. Diners are apt to get a free taste of special nigiri along with their own sushi selections.

-March, 2008