My favorite spot for sushi in the area, and it’s excellent by any standard. TEN is a modern Japanese tapas-style restaurant on the second floor of the Downtown Mall, helmed by Master Chef Pei Jen Chang, who sources from the finest local and international sea and farm purveyors. The menu spans traditional and original creations — the sake selection is one of the largest in Virginia, and the Asian-inspired cocktails are inventive and delicious. The bar stays open late on Friday and Saturday nights with a limited menu — a wonderful late-night option after the Downtown Mall.
⭐ Sarah’s Long-Time Favorite: If you’re a sushi person, this is the place. Go for the omakase-style exploration of the menu, try a sake flight, and don’t be in a rush.