Top 10 Sushi Places in D.C.
By Rachel Stevens
Sushi Para
4221 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008
Have a big appetite? Looking for affordable and quality sushi? Sushi para is a small restaurant located on Connecticut Ave. NW that offers bottomless sushi for $21.99 per person. The only catch is that you have to pay for whatever you don’t finish, so eat up!
Momiji
505 H Street NW, Washington, DC Chinatown
With a large selection and variety, Momiji is a Japanese restaurant located in Chinatown that offers an upscale sushi experience that won’t hurt your wallet. Be sure to check out their “Sashimi Love Boat” served in a wooden boat.
O-Ku DC
1274 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002
Located in the Union Market neighborhood, O-Ku DC offers the area’s only roof deck, giving guests sweeping views of the city’s landmarks while enjoying their sushi.
Perry’s
1811 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
Looking for a brunch place for you and your girlfriends? Try Perry’s sushi restaurant that offers affordable sushi drag brunch every Sunday from 10-12 and 1-3.
Kintaro
1039 33rd St NW, Washington, DC 20007
If you sometimes find yourself overwhelmed by sushi menus, Kintaro is the place for you. With a simple menu and affordable prices, this restaurant is perfect for the sushi beginner.
Izakaya Seki
1117 V St. NW
If you’re looking for a sushi place that also offers other dishes such as noodles and vegetables for those friends unwilling to try sushi, Izakaya Seki is a restaurant that not only offers a variety of sashimi
Kotobuki
4822 MacArthur Boulevard Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
If you’re seeking a traditional Japanese experience, Kotobuki is a hole-in-the-wall restaurant owned by a Japanese chef. What makes Kotobuki special is that it is the only Japanese restaurant in D.C. that serves kamameshi. Kamameshi is a roll made of rice that is cooked with chicken, eel, or vegetables in an iron pot. Other traditional Japanese dishes and sushi are served as well.
Buredo
Multiple locations throughout DC
Only have a few minutes, but still want sushi on-the-go? Buredo is a chain restaurant that can be described best as the Chipotle of sushi restaurants. It is a quick dining option where sushi is prepared according to your chosen ingredient options, wrapped in like a burrito.
Sushi Hachi
735 8th St SE Washington, DC 20003
For those 21 and older, Sushi Hachi not only offers a great sushi dining experience in a relaxed environment, but has a large selection of craft cocktails and wine at their bar.
Hando Medo
1315 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Made-to-order hand rolls, beer