Best Sushi Restaurants

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Sushi Nakazawa

NYC-bred, upscale, Japanese destination. Luxurious, Japanese omakase meals served in cozy, dark wood & gold surrounds, with a sushi counter.

O-Ku

Contemporary Japanese & sushi bar. A menu focused on Japanese robata-style dishes & sushi in an elevated setting with modernist decor.

Kotobuki

Cozy Japanese restaurant on 2nd floor. Located on the 2nd floor, this cozy spot offers Japanese eats & take-out options.

Kappo DC

KAZ Sushi Bistro

Classic & innovative Japanese cuisine. Sushi spot with familiar & specialty Japanese menu options, including chef's tasting menus.

Sushi Taro

Classic high-end sushi & sake restaurant. High-end sushi spot with chef's choice dinners, bento-box lunch specials, sake & sho-chu.

Sushi Hachi

Buzzy spot for creative maki & cocktails. Clever maki, unique cocktails & imported wines in a stylish, brick-lined space with a relaxed vibe.

Perry's Restaurant

Chic hangout for Japanese fare & drinks. Sleek multi-level eatery serving Japanese fare, sushi & speciality cocktails, with a rooftop bar.

Zeppelin

Chic spot for sushi, skewers & cocktails. Sushi & grilled Japanese fare with sake & cocktails in a dramatic, contemporary space with karaoke.

Rakuya

Asian eats in a stylish, modern setting. Japanese, Chinese & Thai fare, plus sushi, is served in modern surroundings with a sidewalk patio.

Toryumon Japanese House

Sushi, ramen & bento in modern surrounds. Grilled dishes, ramen, sushi & bento lunch specials round at the menu at this contemporary option.

Izakaya Seki

Buzzy spot for Japanese tapas & brews. Trendy option for Japanese small plates & noodle dishes, plus sizable beer list in minimalist digs.

Nooshi

Modern pan-Asian outpost with a bar. Contemporary outfit fixing up Asian specialties like sushi, noodles & spring rolls, plus cocktails.

SHŌTŌ Washington DC

Striking eatery for Japanese cuisine. Modern restaurant serving sushi, Wagyu steak & grilled robata-style skewers in a lavish dining room.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar

Chain with a revolving sushi service. Serves an extensive menu of rolls, nigiris, soups, plus desserts on a conveyor belt.

Nobu Washington D.C.

Sushi & fusion fare from a star chef. Celebrated, Japanese-Peruvian dining in urbane luxury, with a bar/lounge for high-end conviviality.