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Sushi Nakazawa

43 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/washingtondc30 comments cited below

The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 15 threads.

What people say, in short

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.

Address

Sushi Nakazawa, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

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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/BoarderMW in r/washingtondc · Feb 2024

    Suggests Nakazawa as the answer to the omakase question.

  • Recommendsu/CapitalCattywampus in r/washingtondc · Oct 2025

    Describes their visit there as an outstanding experience, distinct from the other omakase places they tried.

  • Recommendsu/MDMKVII in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024

    Recommends Nakazawa's omakase and notes that drinks and extras would raise the total considerably.

  • Recommendsu/ngfdsa in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024taste

    Has done the omakase there and found it phenomenal; suggests it for a more upscale anniversary.

  • Recommendsu/Mauville_ in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024

    Visited for an anniversary; found the chefs very skilled and the omakase detailed and fun.

  • Mixedu/carrotnp in r/washingtondc · Nov 2023taste

    Says the quality was excellent but the meal felt less thrilling.

  • Mixedu/evrythingbut in r/washingtondc · Jan 2025portion

    Describes a past anniversary dinner there as excellent, but with more food than they wanted.

  • Mixedu/finding_nino in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024ambience

    Says its ambiance suits a romantic evening, though its sushi leans less traditional.

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  • Recommendsu/MisterDCMan in r/washingtondc · Mar 2025

    Names Nakazawa as a top pick in answer to the question.

  • Recommendsu/ahaaracer in r/washingtondc · Oct 2025taste

    Rates the sushi as excellent and comparable to the other option, with its experience ranked slightly lower.

  • Mixedu/StwoWthree in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024value

    Enjoyed it, but found it overpriced and not worth the cost.

  • Caveatu/merpderp33 in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024value

    Went earlier this year and was let down on value; rates its quality below KIYOMI's.

  • Recommendsu/WayyyCleverer in r/washingtondc · Mar 2025taste

    Says eating at Nakazawa made them see that their earlier sushi had been poor.

  • Mixedu/donuts_and_bolts in r/washingtondc · Jun 2025price

    Points to Nakazawa only as a big splurge, implying it costs a lot.

  • Recommendsu/Beneficial_Bicycle83 in r/washingtondc · Mar 2025

    Recommends Nakazawa for its craft, sake pairing and experience-style dining.

  • Recommendsu/Great_Sundae8243 in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024

    Calls Nakazawa phenomenal and says they and their partner keep wanting to return.

  • Recommendsu/DC_Geoff in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024value

    Agrees; went a year or two ago and loved it, though pricey and worth it for a special night.

  • Recommendsu/Small_Quote3179 in r/washingtondc · Feb 2026value

    Suggests keeping Sushi Nakazawa instead, since a tight budget may not suit the other option.

  • Recommendsu/frydfrog in r/washingtondc · Mar 2025taste

    Calls Nakazawa excellent, saying it compares favorably with high-end sushi they've had, including in Japan.

  • Caveatu/Kaze_Tachinu in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024service

    Says Nakazawa's counter lacks the chef engagement found at Barracks Row, so ranks Nakazawa lower.

  • Recommendsu/Greeenday182 in r/washingtondc · Nov 2025value

    Says Sushi Nakazawa is the stronger option for its price, and calls it more refined than Ogawa.

  • Recommendsu/maduste in r/washingtondc · Feb 2024

    Says Nakazawa was great, though they liked the other spot more.

  • Recommendsu/dataminimizer in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024

    Says sushi fans should try Nakazawa's counter, calling it excellent.

  • Recommendsu/sudsomatic in r/washingtondc · Nov 2023taste

    Calls it great, with very high-quality fish, though quite traditional.

  • Recommendsu/FoggyBottomBreakdown in r/washingtondc · Mar 2025

    Has visited the sushi counter twice; one visit ranked among their most memorable meals ever.

  • Recommendsu/MayorofTromaville in r/washingtondc · Mar 2025

    Calls Nakazawa a great choice, but would rank Omakase above it.

  • Recommendsu/allumers in r/washingtondc · Sep 2024

    Says it is the one obvious choice.

  • Recommendsu/New-Illustrator5114 in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024

    Also endorses Nakazawa's sushi counter, adding to earlier recommendations.

  • Recommendsu/Positive_Valuable_93 in r/washingtondc · Nov 2023

    Says they've been and gives it a perfect score.

  • Caveatu/scotchlover in r/washingtondc · Jan 2024

    Found Nakazawa a letdown after having visited Ogawa first.

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