Northern Virginia Magazine called Izakaya Nana an almost-theme-park-perfect Tokyo street. For MoCo diners, the reason to cross the river is Chef Junzo Miyajima's menu: whole teriyaki squid, Ramen Nana with lobster and Wagyu, mentaiko cream udon and the most popular izakaya plates in Chantilly, VA.
Izakaya 68 in Hunt Valley Towne Centre grills yakitori over binchotan from a menu by Chef Junzo Miyajima, and cat-themed robots bring it to your table. The best plates to order, the most popular inari and why it's worth the drive from Montgomery County.
The second Gyusan opened in Columbia's Merriweather District in October 2025, with a 360-degree sushi bar, wood brought from Japan and a menu by Chef Junzo Miyajima. Here are the tiers, the best seat and the most special Legend extras, a short drive from Montgomery County.