Lil Bowl, Thai and Japanese Cuisine

We recently visited Lil Bowl and ordered the sampler appetizer and the sushi sampler and left impressed. The appetizer sampler, their Five Samplers, gives you a solid cross section of favorites including spring rolls, potstickers, shrimp tempura, crab rangoon, and fried tofu. Everything came out crisp, hot, and paired with the right dipping sauces. It is the perfect starter whether you want something light or something with bold flavor. For sushi lovers, the sushi sampler was an excellent choice. It offered a well balanced mix of rolls that really showed off the kitchen’s sushi skills. Each piece was fresh, cleanly assembled, and easily comparable to offerings from higher priced sushi spots. Beyond the food, the service model stands out. The staff is attentive, efficient, and genuinely w

I recently revisited Lil Bowl, now located in Manassas Park after moving from the Fresh World Market, and I must say I was delighted. The service remains outstanding, and the Thai cuisine continues to impress. Our group particularly enjoyed the basil fried rice, which was a crowd-pleaser. The restaurant's layout is spacious, making it ideal for large gatherings. The bar offers a variety of mixed drinks, and there's even a sushi station. The menu features all the beloved Thai dishes, including their exceptional in-house curry puffs. I highly recommend stopping by Lil Bowl. I'll definitely be returning soon!

This restaurant is a whole experience: fresh food, authentic flavors, and a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere. Every dish here feels like affordable luxury. The ramen is delicious — rich broth, perfectly cooked noodles, and tender grilled meat that literally melts in your mouth. The sushi is next level: super fresh fish, perfect colors, beautiful presentation, and premium flavors in every bite. The poke bowl is a burst of freshness — light, clean, full of flavor and quality. And the cocktails… cold, refreshing, and made with real care. You don’t just eat here, you ENJOY here. If you love quality ramen and premium sushi, you need to try this place. 100% recommended. 🍣🔥🍜✨

We ordered the Ultimate Four sushi platter. It was the perfect size to share with my husband and try their different sushi. My favorite was the Lil Bowl— it had a delightful smoky taste to it! The staff and owner were all so kind and attentive to us. We also loved the details they put into decorating their restaurant in Fall/Autumn theme. I would definitely recommend.

Pretty good Thai food and Sushi. Cute little cafe and very helpful wait staff made for a fun lunch stop. We sampled the Penang Chicken (delicious) Pad Thai was good, not great, Drunken Chicken Noodle and some Sushi. All in all a very nice restaurant. I’ll come here again for sure. 👍