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Trendy option for Japanese small plates & noodle dishes, plus sizable beer list in minimalist digs.
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Address: 1117 V St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Website: http://www.sekidc.com/
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Please keep in mind that reservations are allotted a 90 minute dining window. Cancellations made the same day as the reservation time will be charged a fee of …
居酒屋関 izakaya Seki
DINE-IN — Open Tuesday-Sunday 5pm – 9:15pm (last orders at 9pm). We love being a neighborhood place and a few designated seats are available for walk-ins on a …
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Maylan N
The most authentic eating experience you can get here in DC! Quality food with reasonable prices. We had the omakase and the fish, most notably the horse mackerel, blew our minds. Not only is it fresh, but the flavor is so nuanced and texture is perfect. Paired with fresh wasabi and the enjoyment of watching the crew behind the bar. The hand drawn specials menu adds another level of charm, too!
… moreMiranda Rider
The greatest, most unique food in all of DC in a delightful building with super helpful staff! It was all so good, I forgot to take pics before it was all gone. The yuzu sake + shochu cocktail absolutely rocked. While the portions are delicate, the variety and ability to share a bunch of delicious items was delightful. The sea grapes, ankimo, eel, and mushrooms were my fave.
… moreAllison L.
Hands down some of the best izakaya I’ve ever had! Only tried a few things but was blown away by the flavors and incredible staff putting on a show in the kitchen. The best place to sit is downstairs at the bar where you can see them make everything!
We tried the special hibachi gil, which was so tender—I had never had anything like this. Also loved the garlic swarmed ahi and garlic marinated beech brown mushrooms, the crab croquettes are also a must! Would recommend coming here with a few friends and ordering a handful of tapas to try together, this will be one of the best Japanese meals in DC!
… moreWe tried the special hibachi gil, which was so tender—I had never had anything like this. Also loved the garlic swarmed ahi and garlic marinated beech brown mushrooms, the crab croquettes are also a must! Would recommend coming here with a few friends and ordering a handful of tapas to try together, this will be one of the best Japanese meals in DC!
Kumar Jensen
Our experience was great. The staff called us because we were a little behind to let us know the kitchen closed no later than 9:15. We got in and were taken care of immediately. We sat at the counter and got to watch the team in action. It’s an intense kitchen vibe but cool to see the food come out. We order 5 small dishes to share and the pork cheek skewers, fried tofu and mushrooms in butter sauce were my favorites. I’d come back again for a larger selection!
… moreK Yoon
We had an excellent dining experience at Izakaya Seki! Here’s a breakdown of the dishes we ordered:
Tonkatsu: The pork cutlet was perfectly crispy on the outside while remaining tender and juicy on the inside. The breading was light yet flavorful, and the accompanying sauce complemented the dish beautifully.
Fried Shrimp: The shrimp was fresh and cooked to perfection with a golden, crispy coating. The texture was spot-on, and it paired wonderfully with the tangy dipping sauce provided.
Omelette: This was a highlight of the meal! The omelette was fluffy and seasoned just right, with a subtle sweetness that added depth to the flavor. It was a comforting and satisfying dish.
Pork Yakitori: The skewered pork was grilled to perfection, with a delicious smoky flavor. The meat was tender and well-seasoned, making it a great complement to the rest of our meal.
Overall, Izakaya Seki delivered authentic flavors and expertly prepared dishes. The ambiance was cozy, and the service was attentive. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy classic izakaya-style cuisine!
… moreTonkatsu: The pork cutlet was perfectly crispy on the outside while remaining tender and juicy on the inside. The breading was light yet flavorful, and the accompanying sauce complemented the dish beautifully.
Fried Shrimp: The shrimp was fresh and cooked to perfection with a golden, crispy coating. The texture was spot-on, and it paired wonderfully with the tangy dipping sauce provided.
Omelette: This was a highlight of the meal! The omelette was fluffy and seasoned just right, with a subtle sweetness that added depth to the flavor. It was a comforting and satisfying dish.
Pork Yakitori: The skewered pork was grilled to perfection, with a delicious smoky flavor. The meat was tender and well-seasoned, making it a great complement to the rest of our meal.
Overall, Izakaya Seki delivered authentic flavors and expertly prepared dishes. The ambiance was cozy, and the service was attentive. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enjoy classic izakaya-style cuisine!
Tania Weatherington
My friend recommended we grab an early dinner and drinks at Izakaya Seki, and I’m super glad we went.
This is definitely a high end Japanese restaurant, that has an authentic menu and vast array of sake options.
The sashimi omasake was amazing, as was the mushrooms with garlic and butter. Honestly, everything that was had was delicious and we sampled a lot of the option from the menu.
With the seating that we had, it wasn’t quite chef’s table seating – but certainly felt close to it because of our proximity to the kitchen and servers. This made the service great… There were no long waits between us placing orders and the food coming out… But with no compromises on the flavour and freshness.
The restaurant space cover two floors, we were seated upstairs but the downstairs space looked equally spacious with lots of natural light.
… moreThis is definitely a high end Japanese restaurant, that has an authentic menu and vast array of sake options.
The sashimi omasake was amazing, as was the mushrooms with garlic and butter. Honestly, everything that was had was delicious and we sampled a lot of the option from the menu.
With the seating that we had, it wasn’t quite chef’s table seating – but certainly felt close to it because of our proximity to the kitchen and servers. This made the service great… There were no long waits between us placing orders and the food coming out… But with no compromises on the flavour and freshness.
The restaurant space cover two floors, we were seated upstairs but the downstairs space looked equally spacious with lots of natural light.
Y.C. Wu
A very nice Japanese restaurant. We made a reservations several days before our visit, and it had cancellation fee and also requirements for customers to show their vaccination record. The food was very good in general, and they served dishes very fast. I would recommend to order 2-3 dishes every time to keep the path more relaxing. It’s a bit pity that they don’t really have dessert menu except complimentary ice cream, but we enjoyed the ice cream anyway. Highly recommend!
… moreHao Wang
The food tasted amazing during the dinner. But I had some terrible food poisoning and diarrhea for five times throughout the night. Checked reviews and it seems another person had food poisoning here too a month ago. I suspect it’s from the tuna / shrimp sashimi or the grilled oyster I had here.
… moreBlake Arrington
Great food with a Izakaya feel
Found this restaurant on a top 50 list for DC and I definitely understand why its top 20.
Everything was good and the service was impeccable.
The fatty tuna is a must get as well as the steak with the garlic fried rice.
I personally love the unfiltered sake definitely give it a try.
The menu can be a lot but your server will help you out. And everything they recommended was amazing
… moreFound this restaurant on a top 50 list for DC and I definitely understand why its top 20.
Everything was good and the service was impeccable.
The fatty tuna is a must get as well as the steak with the garlic fried rice.
I personally love the unfiltered sake definitely give it a try.
The menu can be a lot but your server will help you out. And everything they recommended was amazing
Ray Silva
I recently visited this small Japanese restaurant and had an overall enjoyable experience. The tonkatsu was crispy and flavorful, and the ebi fry was perfectly cooked with a satisfying crunch. The tuna tataki, while not the freshest I’ve had, was still decent. The tontoro (pork cheek) was tender and delicious, definitely a highlight of the meal.
The service was attentive, with the staff checking in regularly without being intrusive. The atmosphere was cozy and pleasant, making it a nice spot for a relaxed meal. The place is small, but it felt comfortable rather than cramped. Another plus: street parking in the area was not very hard to find, which is always a bonus.
Drinks were enjoyable too—the beer was served cold, just as it should be. The only downside was that the prices felt a bit on the high side for the portions.
Despite that, it was a good experience overall, and I’d consider coming back for another visit.
… moreThe service was attentive, with the staff checking in regularly without being intrusive. The atmosphere was cozy and pleasant, making it a nice spot for a relaxed meal. The place is small, but it felt comfortable rather than cramped. Another plus: street parking in the area was not very hard to find, which is always a bonus.
Drinks were enjoyable too—the beer was served cold, just as it should be. The only downside was that the prices felt a bit on the high side for the portions.
Despite that, it was a good experience overall, and I’d consider coming back for another visit.