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8 Best Sushi Spots in Washington, D.C.

By: Shahrzad Rasekh By: Shahrzad Rasekh | October 4, 2021 | Food & Drink

best sushi spots in washington dc

From straightforward nigiri to playful rolls and expertly-prepared poisonous fish, D.C. has a restaurant for every sushi craving.

Sleek award-winning restaurants and modest family-run businesses alike grace our list of eight must-try D.C. sushi spots. Impress your friends, family or a date at one of these incredible sushi spots below.

See also: Can Sushi Save The World? How Chef Bun Lai Leads a Sustainability Revolution of Love

Sushi Gakyu

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1420 New York Ave. NW / Website

Sushi Gakyu’s Chef Yoshi Ota is one of the few D.C. chefs licensed in Japan to safely prepare poisonous fish fugu, or pufferfish. Ota is equally knowledgeable about sake. He is a certified sake sommelier! Pair your meal with one of his top sake picks, and try something new with a sour plum roll or conchi nigiri.

Perry’s

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1811 Columbia Rd. NW / Website

Don’t let the name fool you: Perry’s in AdMo is no steakhouse. Best known for its Drag Brunch, this multi-level Japanese establishment has an extensive sushi menu and a vibrant rooftop complete with string lights and a bar. Pro tip: Go for happy hour and order the two maki roll special for only $11.

Sushi Taro

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1503 17th St. NW / Website

No D.C. sushi list would be complete without Michelin-starred restaurant Sushi Taro. Enjoy delicacies like lobster sashimi or wagyu sushi, or indulge in the eight-course, $120 per person tasting menu. You can even bring the experience home with an Omakase at home option, where Chefs Nobu and Masaya will serve a six-course menu from the comfort of your kitchen.

Bluefin Sushi

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3073 Canal St. NW / Website

Tucked away along the Georgetown canal, this newly-renovated spot offers high-quality fish at reasonable prices. Beware: this no-frills hidden gem takes the “spicy” in “spicy tuna” very seriously!

O-Ku

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1274 5th St. NE / Website

This Union Market sushi restaurant has sleek interiors, rooftop dining, and robata-style dishes in addition to a hefty sushi selection. Pair your rolls with one of the signature cocktails. We recommend the Co-Co-Q’shiki, which pairs coconut-washed Suntory Toki whiskey with palm sugar syrup and bitters.

Susheria

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3101 K St. NW / Website

For sushi with a twist, visit Susheria. This Nikkei restaurant offers a fresh take on sushi not seen elsewhere within the city. What is Nikkei cuisine, you ask? While the term “Nikkei” refers to the Japanese diaspora, this particular cuisine is Japanese-Peruvian and born from Japanese migration to Peru. Branch out with a tuna crudo Peruvian-inspired bowl or hamachi tiradito.

Sushi Keiko

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2309 Wisconsin Ave. NW / Website

This Glover Park business may seem unassuming from the exterior, but the fresh fish and countless choices do not disappoint. It’s easy to see why Joe Biden frequented this top-tier joint during his time as Vice President.

Kintaro

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1039 33rd St. NW / Website

This intimate Georgetown restaurant provides a break from crowded M St. establishments. If you’re looking for a straightforward and reliable menu, this is the place for you. Just look for the pastel yellow townhouse with the giant poppy mural.



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