Blue Ocean Izakaya: Japanese Cuisine in the Heart of Fairfax, VA

Close-up of assorted seafood and sashimi, garnished with greens, arranged on a platter for a Japanese cuisine presentation.

About Us

Since 1996, Blue Ocean has been a cornerstone of the Fairfax dining community. Established by renowned sushi chefs Kazuo Fukuyama and Tadayoshi Kato, we are proud to remain one of the few truly Japanese-owned and operated restaurants in the D.C. area.

With over 30 years of culinary expertise, our team is dedicated to providing authentic Japanese hospitality. Whether you're craving expertly crafted sushi, comforting Udon, savory Teriyaki, or unique delicacies like our Wasabi Octopus. 

We invite you to checkout our extensive menu and visit our highly-regarded restaurant to discover the difference that authentic ownership makes.

Three men standing behind a sushi counter in a restaurant, with artwork hanging above and dishes stacked on shelves behind them.