Sushi Taro
13 people recommendvia r/washingtondc13 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Sushi Taro is recommended for its omakase counter, which one diner calls uniquely wonderful. A commenter describes the place as feeling fancy, with good separation of space. Another diner praises the wide range of flavors and assorted pieces alongside the nigiri. Several people note the omakase is pricey, though one considers it the best value for the amount of sushi and sashimi served.
Address
Sushi Taro, 1503 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
At a glance
- Price
- Premium
- Signature dishes
- Omakase, Nigiri, Sashimi
- Best for
- Solo
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/carrotnp in r/washingtondc · Nov 2023taste
Recommends the omakase counter; found Nakazawa underwhelming.
- Recommendsu/DCXPA in r/washingtondc · Nov 2023taste
Whole experience top notch, unique well-thought menu, worth the expense.
- Recommendsu/The_Autarch in r/washingtondc · Nov 2023taste
More unique experience than Nakazawa; would absolutely go back.
- Recommendsu/cliffwich in r/washingtondc · Nov 2023taste
Says the omakase is uniquely wonderful and urges people to go.
- Recommendsu/ugmonk in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024value
Recommends for omakase; generous sushi and sashimi, one seating per night, best value.
- Recommendsu/Top-Maize3496 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024
Names it as a solo-dining answer.
- Recommendsu/pneuprismatic in r/washingtondc · Aug 2026ambience
Feels the restaurant comes across as fancy, with good separation between spaces.
- Recommendsu/d_hor in r/washingtondc · Nov 2023
Lists Sushi Taro among favorites.
Show all 13 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Mycupof_tea in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024
Affirms the omakase counter as a good option.
- Recommendsu/sudsomatic in r/washingtondc · Nov 2023variety
Praises a huge variety of flavors and assorted pieces on top of excellent nigiri.
- Recommendsu/DChefCR in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024
Says Sushi Taro is great.
- Recommendsu/kuroikitty in r/washingtondc · Nov 2023consistency
Praises consistently good sushi over the years and says it reminds them of sushi they ate in Japan.
- Recommendsu/nampucha in r/washingtondc · Nov 2023
Names Sushi Taro as an answer.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.