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Food - Takumi Japanese Bistro & Bar - Bethesda, Bethesda, MD

Takumi Japanese Bistro & Bar - Bethesda

4.9 (39)
$31 to $50
Japanese
4929 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814-5387

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Takumi Japanese Bistro & Bar - Bethesda

4.9
$31 to $50
Japanese
Bethesda

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
Welcome to Takumi, where Japanese dining becomes an unforgettable experience in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area.
Each restaurant is designed with care, featuring modern, comfortable interiors that create the right setting for any occasion. Whether you’re joining us for a quick lunch, a relaxed dinner, or a private celebration, you’ll find a space that feels inviting and refined.
Our menu highlights the best of Japanese cuisine, with sushi crafted by expert Itamae. We source premium seafood directly from Japan, including specialty catches and the prized Spanish Blue Flag tuna. To guarantee freshness, our fish is air-shipped twice a week.

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Menu

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Takumi Japanese Bistro & Bar - Bethesda.

4.9

4.9
(39)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Healthy

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Japanese

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

39 Reviews

  1. Ryan

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good sushi djejejekekeke dhdjejejesjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjsjsj

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  2. Alfred

    Washington, D.C. Area39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food and service. Will always recommend

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  3. Winthrop Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A surprisingly excellent experience. We tried the special sushi types and were rewarded with fresh and tasty delights.

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  4. Donna Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area212 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Takumi has definitely raised the bar for Japanese restaurants in Bethesda. The food is terrific. Especially recommend the Takumi Salad, which, while not exactly as pictured, is delicious and substantial enough for a lunch all by itself. Service was also excellent - friendly but inobtrusive and well-timed. Keep it simple; we've found the fancy sushi not worth it. Fish this good doesn't need to be embellished. On a Sunday it's not noisy and there's nearby street parking.

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  5. Timothy Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great fresh seafood and an attentive staff made it an enjoyable evening! There's an interesting drinks selection to go with Japanese cuisine. The fresh seafood selection for sushi and sashimi is hard to beat. Also, as a personal aside, I like the fact that one of the servers is Japanese and it gives me a chance to dust off a little of the language to see if I can still make small conversation.

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  6. Enrique Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area84 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 May 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Sushi is very good and fresh. Have a decent prefix lunch menu.

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  7. Duk-ki Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area85 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 April 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First time visiting for lunch and we enjoyed the regular selection, as well as some great lunch specials they offered, even on a Sunday. Definitely a pleasant surprise, as everything was great.

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  8. Jeffrey Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 April 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were great! I would definitely come back with the entire family next time.

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  9. Paul

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 April 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, excellent service— a delightful evening!

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  10. Jan Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area29 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 April 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant fell short of our expectations which were mostly based on previous reviews. There was nothing to “complain” about but nothing we had ordered was exceptional.

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FAQs

Guests often describe portions as generous, several reviews call items like fried rice and tempura generously portioned, and many parties report leaving comfortably full.

Yes, Takumi is frequently chosen for date nights and special evenings, with guests praising attentive service, fresh sushi, and a cozy, welcoming ambiance for celebrations like Valentine's and anniversaries.

Sunday is a great choice for a quieter visit, several guests note Sundays aren’t noisy; if you want value, weekday lunch (Mon–Fri, 11–3 pm) has praised lunch specials.

Business casual, aim for polished but relaxed attire (neat tops, collared shirts, dresses or smart jeans are appropriate).

Takumi feels like a modern, intimate Japanese bistro, nicely furnished and cozy, with a casually upscale, warm welcome from attentive staff; many guests find it pleasant and not overly loud.

Yes, Takumi is family-friendly: staff routinely bring high chairs and adjust seating for strollers, and reviewers report children enjoying dishes like fried rice and teriyaki.

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Takumi Japanese Bistro & Bar - Bethesda

4.9
$31 to $50
Japanese
Bethesda

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
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