Japanese Rockville 16051 Frederick Rd. Momo Taro Sushi has opened just south of the Rockville-Gaithersburg line. A small sushi bar greets diners. Although the restaurant has a few flaws, it does many things well.
Service is especially conscientious.
As the name suggests, sushi is a good starting point. Momo Taro Sushi slices the raw fish only when ordered and does no stockpiling. Appetizer quality has been consistent. Other excellent starters are the crisp and fresh tempura, the more lightly battered soft-shell crab, and tender yakitori. You can't go wrong ordering sushi or tempura as a main course, but there is plenty more to choose from.