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Where to Find the Best Sushi Around D.C.

No matter the budget or taste, D.C. has a sushi experience to match

by Missy Frederick and Tierney Plumb Updated
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by Missy Frederick and Tierney Plumb Updated

D.C. has long had a respectable mix of neighborhood sushi restaurants, affordable roll stops, and higher-end, special occasion places offering omakase menus. The scene doesn’t show any sign of stopping, with new omakase and even quick-lunch options popping up regularly.

This map runs the gamut from classic spots like decades-old Kaz Sushi Bistro (finish with green tea tiramisu) to newcomers like Kyomi Sushi by Uchi and Omakase@Barracks Row, which just earned its first Michelin star. Sadly, White House-adjacent staple Sushi Gakyu quietly closed this year.

For unexpected places to find stellar sushi, go here.

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Hinata Sushi Carry Out

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This cozy, family-run carryout in Bethesda is a local favorite for made-to-order rolls and fresh sashimi at an affordable price. Call ahead or shop for grocery items from Japan while waiting for takeout orders. Note: There is a small fee for using credit cards for purchases under $10.

4947 Saint Elmo Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 656-1009
(301) 656-1009

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Sushiko

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This venerable Japanese restaurant, led by creative director Daisuke Utagawa and executive chef Piter Tjan, is a Chevy Chase standby. Seeking traditional hand rolls and sashimi? This place has plenty to explore on the regular menu, including a sweet and spicy roll, soft shell crab roll, and crunchy shrimp roll. The singular lunch bento is a popular choice.

5455 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 961-1644
(301) 961-1644

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Perry's Restaurant

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This Adams Morgan stalwart for reliable raw fish got a big boost with James Beard Award-winning Japanese chef Masako Morishita at the helm. Choose from a long a la carte lineup of two-piece nigiri or sashimi and six-piece maki rolls; the morikomo platters are a good way to sample a variety. Morishita has fleshed out the menu with other creative items (and her Japanese breakfast sells out almost instantly), but sushi is still a major draw here.

1811 Columbia Road Northwest, DC 20009
(202) 234-6218
(202) 234-6218

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Sushi Taro

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Tucked above a CVS in Dupont, Sushi Taro is a pull-out-all-the-stops kind of a restaurant. The omakase counter tasting starts at $275 per person ($350 on Saturdays) with regular menu items including A5 wagyu beef and lobster. For more affordable options, there is a daily a la carte menu and special sushi lunch dishes. Happy hour is also back Tuesday-Friday from 5-7 p.m., with a la carte sushi and drinks 25 percent off.

1503 17th St NW (btwn P & Church St NW), Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 462-8999
(202) 462-8999
A sampler box from Sushi Taro
A sampler box from Sushi Taro.
Joseph Victor Stefanchik for The Washington Post via Getty Images

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Takara 14

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Situated one floor above Ammathar Thai in Logan Circle, this pandemic-era arrival serves superb sushi and nigiri in a cheery space covered in florals. A section of hot and cold small plates joins an array of creative rolls from Nakazawa alum Johnny Yi. The team recently expanded up top with a sleek omakase bar called Raw; make a reservation here.

1326 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 507-8973
(202) 507-8973

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Kyojin Sushi

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The team behind outer Arlington’s raw fish hit Yume Sushi sauntered into D.C. with the anticipated opening of a flashy flagship that was named Eater DC’s 2023 restaurant of the year. Tucked inside the tony mixed-use cluster of Cady’s Alley, the striking sushi cave from Bangkok-born chef Saran “Peter” Kannasute and co-owner Jeff King breathes fresh life into the old home of L2 lounge. Kannasute’s calling cards like truffle wasabi, monkfish liver, uni with torched wagyu, and widespread use of edible flowers show up across a lengthy list of rolls.

3315 Cady's Alley Northwest, DC 20007
(202) 629-2131
(202) 629-2131

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KIYOMI Sushi by Uchi

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Tucked inside downtown’s Square food hall, master sushi chef Masaaki “Uchi” Uchino works behind a small counter to send out 15-course omakase menus. Elegant touches include Monkfish liver with shaved black truffle, hotaru ika with Maine uni, glistening slices of chu-toro and otoro, caviar, and wagyu. Seasonal menus wrap up with dessert for $115 per person. Reservations only for dinner, and lunch ($40 per person) is walk-ins only. The sushi stall plans to relocate to fresh digs within the Square soon.

1850 K Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20006

Kaz Sushi Bistro

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One of the city's sushi pioneers, Kaz Sushi Bistro serves omakase, chef's choice selections, lunch specials, and more. Despite being open for more than 20 years downtown, chef Kaz Okochi still shakes things up on the menu. Try the sea bass napoleon with cilantro, peanuts, and fried wonton skin.

1915 I St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 530-5500
(202) 530-5500
Kaz Okochi, owner and chef at Kaz Sushi Bistro in Washington, DC.
Kaz Okochi is one of the pioneers on D.C.’s sushi scene.
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Onkei

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Owner Ferry Huang made a name for himself running Sushi Keiko, Glover Park’s tried-and-true place for raw fish (which is now an outpost of regional chain Kusshi Sushi). Huang can now be found at Onkei at Western Market, a Foggy Bottom food hall stall sending out vibrant chirashi bowls, small plates, maki rolls, nigiri, and sashimi. Large-scale platters are also available.

2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

Dear Sushi at Love, Makoto

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The Japanese food hall’s classy sushi restaurant centers around omakase tastings ($85). Dinner starts with bite-sized seasonal snacks, and sushi courses showcase fish in both “old school” and “new school” preparations. Bluefin, for example, arrives with a touch of soy and wasabi in the more traditional version, and “burnt” miso and foie gras in a modern interpretation. Diners can order optional upgrades like prized cuts of tuna, caviar, and wagyu. The restaurant recently introduced a generously portioned lunch omakase express option for $42.

200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 992-7730
(202) 992-7730
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Bluefin and hamachi at Dear Sushi. 
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Sushi Nakazawa

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The Michelin-rated NYC import offers a 20-course nigiri-sushi omakase lineup for $160, with no a la carte option. The coveted seats are at the 10-seat sushi bar that offers the best view of the action ($190). The sushi counter is open for lunch, too. Find plenty of sake and Japanese whiskey for pairing options.

1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 289-3515
(202) 289-3515

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Omakase @ Barracks Row

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Sushi chef Ricky Wang puts his knife skills to work at his sleek tasting room that just earned a Michelin star during its first year of service. The Minibar and Sushi Nakazawa alum co-owns the two-level venture with Chris Zhu (Han Palace, China Garden, Ginza, and Live K). The 21-course menu, which features sushi, hand rolls, and specialties, runs $180 per person. Omakase@Barracks Row sits on the second and third floors above Han Palace, with 14 seats across each. Small bites are followed by a nigiri tasting of 15-plus pieces of sushi; think otoro, hay-smoked Spanish mackerel, and other rare delicacies like Japanese barracuda and uni from Rishiri Island in Northern Japan. Wang pays special attention to the rice, blending multiple kinds of koshihikari rice from Japan. Reservations required via Resy.

522 8th Street Southeast, Washington, District of Columbia 20003
(202) 481-1640
(202) 481-1640
A sushi chef plating dishes
Chef Ricky Wang running the show at Omakase @ Barracks Row.
Omakase @ Barracks Row

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Takumi

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Takumi draws raves from the suburban set for dishes like seared scallop with yuzu salt and a delicate chirashi bowl. Don't be turned off by the unassuming strip mall location and neon signage; the restaurant is frequently bustling, and the chalkboard specials on the menu outside are worth trying.

310 S Washington St (at W Annandale Rd), Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 241-1128
(703) 241-1128
Chirashi plus seared scallop negiri
Sushi from Takumi in Falls Church.
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Ariake

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This unassuming Northern Virginia sushi restaurant (with another location in Reston) finds the right balance between fresh, simple nigiri and more elaborate rolls (the deluxe Ariaki roll, Reston roll, and a shrimp tempura roll rolled in cashews, are all worth sampling). The extensive list of specials each day is worth sampling for the freshest options; omakase runs an affordable-for-D.C. $80 per person.

8708 Little River Tpke, Annandale, VA 22031
(703) 323-9006
(703) 323-9006
Four nigiri and a tuna roll.
Sushi from Ariake in Fairfax.
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Hinata Sushi Carry Out

4947 Saint Elmo Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

This cozy, family-run carryout in Bethesda is a local favorite for made-to-order rolls and fresh sashimi at an affordable price. Call ahead or shop for grocery items from Japan while waiting for takeout orders. Note: There is a small fee for using credit cards for purchases under $10.

4947 Saint Elmo Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 656-1009
(301) 656-1009

Sushiko

5455 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

This venerable Japanese restaurant, led by creative director Daisuke Utagawa and executive chef Piter Tjan, is a Chevy Chase standby. Seeking traditional hand rolls and sashimi? This place has plenty to explore on the regular menu, including a sweet and spicy roll, soft shell crab roll, and crunchy shrimp roll. The singular lunch bento is a popular choice.

5455 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(301) 961-1644
(301) 961-1644

Perry's Restaurant

1811 Columbia Road Northwest, DC 20009

This Adams Morgan stalwart for reliable raw fish got a big boost with James Beard Award-winning Japanese chef Masako Morishita at the helm. Choose from a long a la carte lineup of two-piece nigiri or sashimi and six-piece maki rolls; the morikomo platters are a good way to sample a variety. Morishita has fleshed out the menu with other creative items (and her Japanese breakfast sells out almost instantly), but sushi is still a major draw here.

1811 Columbia Road Northwest, DC 20009
(202) 234-6218
(202) 234-6218

Sushi Taro

1503 17th St NW (btwn P & Church St NW), Washington, D.C. 20036

Tucked above a CVS in Dupont, Sushi Taro is a pull-out-all-the-stops kind of a restaurant. The omakase counter tasting starts at $275 per person ($350 on Saturdays) with regular menu items including A5 wagyu beef and lobster. For more affordable options, there is a daily a la carte menu and special sushi lunch dishes. Happy hour is also back Tuesday-Friday from 5-7 p.m., with a la carte sushi and drinks 25 percent off.

1503 17th St NW (btwn P & Church St NW), Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 462-8999
(202) 462-8999
A sampler box from Sushi Taro
A sampler box from Sushi Taro.
Joseph Victor Stefanchik for The Washington Post via Getty Images

Takara 14

1326 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

Situated one floor above Ammathar Thai in Logan Circle, this pandemic-era arrival serves superb sushi and nigiri in a cheery space covered in florals. A section of hot and cold small plates joins an array of creative rolls from Nakazawa alum Johnny Yi. The team recently expanded up top with a sleek omakase bar called Raw; make a reservation here.

1326 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 507-8973
(202) 507-8973

Kyojin Sushi

3315 Cady's Alley Northwest, DC 20007

The team behind outer Arlington’s raw fish hit Yume Sushi sauntered into D.C. with the anticipated opening of a flashy flagship that was named Eater DC’s 2023 restaurant of the year. Tucked inside the tony mixed-use cluster of Cady’s Alley, the striking sushi cave from Bangkok-born chef Saran “Peter” Kannasute and co-owner Jeff King breathes fresh life into the old home of L2 lounge. Kannasute’s calling cards like truffle wasabi, monkfish liver, uni with torched wagyu, and widespread use of edible flowers show up across a lengthy list of rolls.

3315 Cady's Alley Northwest, DC 20007
(202) 629-2131
(202) 629-2131

KIYOMI Sushi by Uchi

1850 K Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20006

Tucked inside downtown’s Square food hall, master sushi chef Masaaki “Uchi” Uchino works behind a small counter to send out 15-course omakase menus. Elegant touches include Monkfish liver with shaved black truffle, hotaru ika with Maine uni, glistening slices of chu-toro and otoro, caviar, and wagyu. Seasonal menus wrap up with dessert for $115 per person. Reservations only for dinner, and lunch ($40 per person) is walk-ins only. The sushi stall plans to relocate to fresh digs within the Square soon.

1850 K Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20006

Kaz Sushi Bistro

1915 I St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

One of the city's sushi pioneers, Kaz Sushi Bistro serves omakase, chef's choice selections, lunch specials, and more. Despite being open for more than 20 years downtown, chef Kaz Okochi still shakes things up on the menu. Try the sea bass napoleon with cilantro, peanuts, and fried wonton skin.

1915 I St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 530-5500
(202) 530-5500
Kaz Okochi, owner and chef at Kaz Sushi Bistro in Washington, DC.
Kaz Okochi is one of the pioneers on D.C.’s sushi scene.
Bill O’Leary/The Washington Post via Getty Images

Onkei

2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

Owner Ferry Huang made a name for himself running Sushi Keiko, Glover Park’s tried-and-true place for raw fish (which is now an outpost of regional chain Kusshi Sushi). Huang can now be found at Onkei at Western Market, a Foggy Bottom food hall stall sending out vibrant chirashi bowls, small plates, maki rolls, nigiri, and sashimi. Large-scale platters are also available.

2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

Dear Sushi at Love, Makoto

200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

The Japanese food hall’s classy sushi restaurant centers around omakase tastings ($85). Dinner starts with bite-sized seasonal snacks, and sushi courses showcase fish in both “old school” and “new school” preparations. Bluefin, for example, arrives with a touch of soy and wasabi in the more traditional version, and “burnt” miso and foie gras in a modern interpretation. Diners can order optional upgrades like prized cuts of tuna, caviar, and wagyu. The restaurant recently introduced a generously portioned lunch omakase express option for $42.

200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 992-7730
(202) 992-7730
A plate of sushi with chopsticks
Bluefin and hamachi at Dear Sushi. 
Mike Fuentes Photography

Sushi Nakazawa

1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

The Michelin-rated NYC import offers a 20-course nigiri-sushi omakase lineup for $160, with no a la carte option. The coveted seats are at the 10-seat sushi bar that offers the best view of the action ($190). The sushi counter is open for lunch, too. Find plenty of sake and Japanese whiskey for pairing options.

1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
(202) 289-3515
(202) 289-3515

Omakase @ Barracks Row

522 8th Street Southeast, Washington, District of Columbia 20003

Sushi chef Ricky Wang puts his knife skills to work at his sleek tasting room that just earned a Michelin star during its first year of service. The Minibar and Sushi Nakazawa alum co-owns the two-level venture with Chris Zhu (Han Palace, China Garden, Ginza, and Live K). The 21-course menu, which features sushi, hand rolls, and specialties, runs $180 per person. Omakase@Barracks Row sits on the second and third floors above Han Palace, with 14 seats across each. Small bites are followed by a nigiri tasting of 15-plus pieces of sushi; think otoro, hay-smoked Spanish mackerel, and other rare delicacies like Japanese barracuda and uni from Rishiri Island in Northern Japan. Wang pays special attention to the rice, blending multiple kinds of koshihikari rice from Japan. Reservations required via Resy.

522 8th Street Southeast, Washington, District of Columbia 20003
(202) 481-1640
(202) 481-1640
A sushi chef plating dishes
Chef Ricky Wang running the show at Omakase @ Barracks Row.
Omakase @ Barracks Row

Takumi

310 S Washington St (at W Annandale Rd), Falls Church, VA 22046

Takumi draws raves from the suburban set for dishes like seared scallop with yuzu salt and a delicate chirashi bowl. Don't be turned off by the unassuming strip mall location and neon signage; the restaurant is frequently bustling, and the chalkboard specials on the menu outside are worth trying.

310 S Washington St (at W Annandale Rd), Falls Church, VA 22046
(703) 241-1128
(703) 241-1128
Chirashi plus seared scallop negiri
Sushi from Takumi in Falls Church.
Missy Frederick/Eater DC

Ariake

8708 Little River Tpke, Annandale, VA 22031

This unassuming Northern Virginia sushi restaurant (with another location in Reston) finds the right balance between fresh, simple nigiri and more elaborate rolls (the deluxe Ariaki roll, Reston roll, and a shrimp tempura roll rolled in cashews, are all worth sampling). The extensive list of specials each day is worth sampling for the freshest options; omakase runs an affordable-for-D.C. $80 per person.

8708 Little River Tpke, Annandale, VA 22031
(703) 323-9006
(703) 323-9006
Four nigiri and a tuna roll.
Sushi from Ariake in Fairfax.
Missy Frederick/Eater DC

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