sushi Archives - Nomtastic Kim

Chopsticks lifting ramen noodles from a spicy red broth with corn and nori at Maki in Rockville

Maki in Rockville builds its ramen six broth bases deep, with a full sushi bar, strong weekday lunch deals, and unagi dumplings I’m still dreaming about.

Tray of marbled wagyu beef slices on ice beside spicy and creamy shabu broths at Genki Wagyu Shabu House in Rockville

Maryland Rockville

Genki Wagyu Shabu House: All-You-Can-Eat Wagyu in Rockville

September 19, 2026

Genki Wagyu Shabu House in Rockville is an all-you-can-eat wagyu and shabu-shabu spot with A5 beef, unlimited sushi, and three tiers from $58 to $98.

A sashimi platter of salmon, tuna and yellowtail with lemon slices at Sushi Sono in Columbia MD

Columbia Special Occasion

Sushi Sono: Is This Columbia’s Best Sushi Spot?

September 6, 2026

Sushi Sono in Columbia, MD sits right on Lake Kittamaqundi with some of the freshest sashimi in Howard County. Here’s what to order and what it costs.

Chopsticks lifting wide drunken noodles with beef and broccoli at Fuji San in Cockeysville

Cockeysville Maryland

Fuji San: The Best Thai Restaurant in Cockeysville

September 6, 2026

Fuji San in Cockeysville is my go-to for the best Thai in town. The pad thai and drunken noodles are the two dishes you can’t skip, and it’s BYOB.

Pineapple fried rice in a carved pineapple half at Luk Fu in Live Casino Maryland, with Chinese sausage and scallions

Hanover Maryland

Luk Fu at Live Casino: Chef Jet Tila’s New Menu

September 6, 2026

Chef Jet Tila’s new menu at Luk Fu inside Live! Casino Maryland brings serious pad Thai and pineapple fried rice. Here’s what to order (21+).

Specialty sushi roll topped with tuna, avocado and red tobiko on a ceramic plate at UMI Sushi in Ellicott City

Ellicott City Maryland

UMI Sushi: A Must-Try Sushi Restaurant in Ellicott City

September 5, 2026

UMI Sushi in Ellicott City is my favorite sushi spot in town, with air-shipped omakase nigiri and the fatty tuna Ruby Toro roll. Here’s what to order in Old Ellicott City.

Two hands holding inari sushi pockets at Izakaya 68 in Hunt Valley, one with spicy salmon and one with avocado

Cockeysville Maryland

Izakaya 68: Robot Servers and Tasty Japanese Food in Hunt Valley

August 29, 2026

Izakaya 68 in Hunt Valley pairs cute kitten robot servers with solid Japanese small plates, and the spicy salmon inari sushi alone is worth the trip.

Black platter piled with colorful specialty sushi rolls at Koi Sushi in Glen Burnie

Glen Burnie Maryland

Koi Sushi: All-You-Can-Eat Sushi in Glen Burnie

August 28, 2026

Koi Sushi in Glen Burnie is the new all-you-can-eat spot from the team behind Fukuya. Here’s what to know about the $30.99 AYCE, fresh fish, and more.

Chopsticks lifting a piece of eel nigiri from a plate of assorted sushi at Raku in Bethesda

Bethesda Maryland

Raku: Sushi, Homemade Noodles, and a Bento Steal in Bethesda

August 26, 2026

Raku Bethesda is a longtime Japanese go-to for sushi, homemade noodles, and bentos. Here’s what I ordered on Day 3 of eating at 100 Asian spots in the DMV.