Best sushi in Washington DC

43 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/washingtondc

Many diners recommend Sushi Taro, especially its omakase counter, and several call the experience unique or distinctive. A couple call the omakase good value, and a few compare it favorably with Sushi Nakazawa, one for a less pretentious feel and a couple for a more distinctive experience. A few mention a happy hour that lowers the cost, though one is unsure it still runs. Not everyone agrees: one diner says it used to be stronger and a recent visit underwhelmed them, and one says it would not suit someone wanting sauce-heavy rolls.

Dupont Circle

43 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/washingtondc

Most people who weigh in recommend Sushi Nakazawa, and many call the omakase counter excellent or among their best meals. It is a splurge: several mention the cost, though some say it is worth it for a special night. Several would pick another counter instead, such as Omakase @ Barracks Row or Sushi Ogawa. Some were let down: a couple on value, one after visiting Ogawa first, and one who felt the chefs were less engaging than at Barracks Row. One found it less thrilling, and one said it brought more food than they wanted.

34 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/washingtondc

Most diners who weigh in recommend this omakase counter on Barracks Row. Several praise the attentive, personal service, a few describe it as intimate, and many rank it above Sushi Nakazawa. A few note it is a splurge or out of their price range, and one diner finds the service more theatrical and less calm than at Nakazawa.

22 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/washingtondc

Many people recommend Love, Makoto, and several call it good value for an omakase meal. Several praise the friendly service, some describe it as relaxed or less intimidating than a chef-counter omakase, and one says the ambience is not especially fancy. Several rank it below other DC sushi spots, two call it only solid or alright, and one says the sake pairing adds to the cost. Overall it leans positive.

21 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/washingtondc

Most people recommend Sushi Ogawa, and many call it the best sushi or omakase they have had. Several point to the sushi counter, some name the omakase as a favorite, and one calls the sushi assortment good value. Two diners raise price: one, who has not been in a while and says it used to be excellent, finds it priced for special occasions rather than everyday visits, and another, who still calls it excellent, finds it costly for delivery. One says it would not suit someone wanting sauce-heavy rolls, and one says simply that it is not good.

Connecticut Ave Nw

18 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Many diners recommend Umi Sushi, and many call it their regular go-to; diners mention ordering it for delivery or pickup. One diner says it never disappoints, a first-time diner found it delicious, and one praises its lunch special. One diner says it isn't cheap but calls it high value. Diners who name a location mean Woodley Park, while many do not say which location they mean.

Woodley Park

16 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/washingtondc

Most commenters recommend Zeppelin, and several say they love or really like it. One diner calls the premium nigiri sampler good value, and another rates the fish quality among the best in the city. Not everyone agrees: several rank it below other spots or were unimpressed, one of them calling the sushi mediocre while enjoying the izakaya-style food, and one says it is not the best but a good option for a big group.

14 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/washingtondc

Most people recommend Perry's, and many point to its happy hour, with two diners naming the rooftop as a favorite in warm weather. Several call it good value. Some views are less positive: one diner says quality has slipped, another felt underwhelmed for the price, and one places its quality a level below another sushi spot. One calls its omakase decent value but not the fanciest. Two diners say quality has held up for them, one noting they eat in rather than order to go.

Adams Morgan

12 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/washingtondc

Many people recommend Umai Nori for sushi, and several praise its quality and freshness. One diner likes the hand rolls, another suggests the nigiri collection as a starting order, and a third says the tuna sashimi and rolls were good. One diner says it is well priced, while a couple find it a bit pricey. One commenter says it does not measure up to other spots and would drop it from the list.

9 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Many people recommend Torai, a sushi restaurant on Barracks Row. A few diners say the sushi is very good, one diner says it never disappoints, and two diners call it a strong value for the money. One diner says takeout works well, and a couple note the dining room is small.

Barracks Row

9 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/washingtondc

Most people recommend O-Ku, and many diners praise it. A couple of people place it in the Union Market area, one calling the sushi excellent and another saying the vibe suits a birthday dinner. Several diners describe it as pricey, and a few were unimpressed, with one citing small portions, one a so-so meal and one a disappointing omakase in DC. One diner says a happy hour visit makes it better value.

Union Market Area

8 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Many commenters recommend Rakuya. One diner says the futomaki is excellent and orders it every visit. A couple of commenters find it good value, and one commenter says it is consistently solid, though pricey. A couple of commenters point to it for sushi happy hour.

Dupont Circle

7 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Many diners recommend Isshin, and a few of them single out the Adams Morgan location. Two diners find it budget-friendly, and one of them also praises the quality of the rolls. One diner names Isshin the top takeout sushi pick in the city. One diner finds the fancy rolls only middling, though they consider the sashimi and nigiri combinations solid.

Adams Morgan

7 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Many people recommend Sushi by Bou, and a few call it approachable for newcomers. One commenter calls the sushi great and the visit fun, and one diner who expected little says it turned out great. One diner who has visited found the food fairly good but the vibe goofy.

5 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Several people recommend Sima Sushi, mostly as a conveyor-belt spot, and two commenters who mention the Farragut location describe it as a good deal. One diner, not naming a location, says everything they had was really good and dishes are usually made fresh rather than picked off the belt. Another diner, not naming a location, calls it more upscale than other conveyor options and finds the interior more intimate, with fewer seats. A commenter near Farragut points out it is not all-you-can-eat.

Farragut

5 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Several diners recommend Planta's vegan sushi, including its sweet potato rolls, such as a firecracker roll that uses Japanese sweet potato. One diner says the rolls are good across its DMV locations and the food is consistent but a bit pricey. One diner who visited in person likes the setting, the veggie sushi, and the small plates and cocktails. Another enjoyed the vegan sushi at the Logan Circle location, and one mentions a Monday deal with unlimited rolls.

Logan Circle

5 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Several commenters recommend Yosaku, and one lists it among their regular go-tos. Another diner says they like the Friendship Heights location and its crunchy spicy tofu rolls. One commenter calls the sushi good and the teriyaki very good, and says sushi-skeptical friends seemed to leave content. A commenter points to the Wisconsin Avenue location as a cheap per-piece option for nigiri.

5 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Several diners recommend Sushi Snob, calling the food good or amazing. A couple say it suits a first omakase, and a couple mention the host walking them through each piece. Some say the value holds up for the cost, and some describe the setting as casual rather than fancy.

5 people recommendvia r/washingtondc

Several commenters recommend Sticky Rice, mostly for its vegetarian and vegan rolls: a few say it has plenty of veggie options, and one mentions sweet potato variations. Another says it has what someone after flavorful sushi wants. A few name the H Street NE location, while others do not name a branch, so these views may not apply to every location.

H St Ne