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Address: 1608 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
Website: https://www.koryouriurara.com/
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Reservations: resy.com
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Hong Kim
My partner and I came Koryouri Urara for her birthday dinner. We decided to try this “home style” omakase after reading about it online.
The atmosphere was comfortable and cozy – relatively small in size. The service was top notch. Chef urara was very approachable and friendly describing how each dish was prepared and her thought behind the offering. The food was excellent . I’ve noticed that some disappointed reviews based on the menus/dishes that were offered. I think the key word of the dishes being offered here is “home style” which can be different from other omakase experience. Personally, we enjoyed our experience at Koryuri and look forward to our next visit.
… moreThe atmosphere was comfortable and cozy – relatively small in size. The service was top notch. Chef urara was very approachable and friendly describing how each dish was prepared and her thought behind the offering. The food was excellent . I’ve noticed that some disappointed reviews based on the menus/dishes that were offered. I think the key word of the dishes being offered here is “home style” which can be different from other omakase experience. Personally, we enjoyed our experience at Koryuri and look forward to our next visit.
Christine Han
This was our second time visiting Koryouri Urara, and it continues to be one of our favorite spots. Chef Urara has a real talent for creating a menu that feels homey and comforting, but with sophisticated twists. The way she incorporates ingredients like yuzu, shiso, and cheese is always so inspired.
While there are tables, we definitely prefer sitting at the counter. It’s a much more immersive experience watching the preparation, and we appreciated having every dish explained to us. It was also great to see how the menu has evolved since our last visit in the summer. Highly recommend for anyone who loves Japanese food or is interested in trying!
… moreWhile there are tables, we definitely prefer sitting at the counter. It’s a much more immersive experience watching the preparation, and we appreciated having every dish explained to us. It was also great to see how the menu has evolved since our last visit in the summer. Highly recommend for anyone who loves Japanese food or is interested in trying!
Jenny Lee
Wow wow wow! One cannot rave about this delicacy enough! Everything was so delicious from start to finish. Every dish was uniquely tasty and every time I put my utensil down I was so excited for what was to come next. 2 hour passes without you even noticing and has you planning your next trip. The service is phenomenal and the way Chef Urara prepares each dish in front of you makes for an intimate and warming experience. I cannot wait to come back again!
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Urara san, curry is a no go. You went too subtle and delicate for the rest of the course. Japanese curry is delicious but a horrible taste to end it. Maybe a seasonal ochaske? A cheaper version may be a lightly soaked salmon in hojicha.
But overall delicious Japanese course meal and worth the ~$170 pp with tip price. Food is perfectly balanced and well thought out.
But they charged 22% tip for an additional bottle of alcohol. WHO charged extra 22% tip for a bottle of alcohol? Urara, you are going down the path of disaster… A $40 bottle of sake sold for $130ish became an $180 dollar bottle!
I wouldn’t come back.
… moreBut overall delicious Japanese course meal and worth the ~$170 pp with tip price. Food is perfectly balanced and well thought out.
But they charged 22% tip for an additional bottle of alcohol. WHO charged extra 22% tip for a bottle of alcohol? Urara, you are going down the path of disaster… A $40 bottle of sake sold for $130ish became an $180 dollar bottle!
I wouldn’t come back.
Young
Great experience overall. The servers were attentive, friendly, and explained everything well. Every dish was delicious. The tasting menu is around $185 per person, and the meal takes about 1.5 hours. I’ll definitely be back.
… moreAysha Shah
Dining at Koryou Urara was one of the most exquisite culinary experiences I’ve had in DC! The food was beautifully simple but the freshness was unreal. It felt like each ingredient had just landed from Japan (pretty sure it did) and Chef Urara’s take on every dish was so thoughtful and unexpected, I found myself genuinely excited for what was coming next.
There was a quiet confidence in the way everything was presented from the plating to the pacing to the atmosphere. Nothing felt overdone but everything felt intentional and authentic.
… moreThere was a quiet confidence in the way everything was presented from the plating to the pacing to the atmosphere. Nothing felt overdone but everything felt intentional and authentic.
David Mayberg
I came in with high expectations for this omakase, and while there were bright moments, the overall experience fell well below what I have come to expect from restaurants aiming for Michelin recognition.
I reserved counter seating online, but the Google reservation process routes you through Resy and the information did not match what was actually available. Upon arrival I learned the counter had not actually been reserved as selected, and we were instead placed in the dining room, or more accurately what functions as the dining room, which consists of three tables set in the hallway between the sake refrigerator and the restrooms. Paying full omakase pricing while seated away from the counter feels like paying full price for a second-class ticket. You end up following the counter’s pace without the engagement and sense of theater that usually makes omakase special. It is all of the downside with none of the interaction that defines the experience.
The beverage program could use more flexibility. They offer no sake by the glass and rely almost entirely on curated pairings, which can feel restrictive for diners who prefer selecting their own accompaniments or pacing their drinks throughout the meal. The only by-the-glass option is a $27 sommelier pick, so you are committing without knowing what you will actually receive.
The front of house service did not quite match the level of polish I have experienced at comparable establishments. At this price point, small details stand out, and the overall execution felt a step behind where it should be.
The omakase itself was solid and clearly used quality ingredients, but it never quite reached the memorable heights I was hoping for. The progression felt steady rather than building toward a strong finish. The wagyu course was well prepared, yet wagyu has become so common at Japanese restaurants that it no longer feels distinctive on its own. Serving a small portion of wagyu alongside fried rice as the primary savory courses was a surprising choice for a tasting menu, and the overall presentation leaned heavily brown and grey, lacking the color and freshness that typically bring visual energy to an omakase. Ending the meal with a single dessert option, ice cream, came across as an afterthought rather than a deliberate closing note for a menu in this range.
There is potential here, but in its current form the experience does not fully justify the price or position it alongside the city’s top omakase counters. The seating logistics, limited beverage choices, and lack of a true crescendo in the menu hold it back from being a destination meal. With tighter attention to these elements it could become something special, but right now it feels closer to promising than polished.
… moreI reserved counter seating online, but the Google reservation process routes you through Resy and the information did not match what was actually available. Upon arrival I learned the counter had not actually been reserved as selected, and we were instead placed in the dining room, or more accurately what functions as the dining room, which consists of three tables set in the hallway between the sake refrigerator and the restrooms. Paying full omakase pricing while seated away from the counter feels like paying full price for a second-class ticket. You end up following the counter’s pace without the engagement and sense of theater that usually makes omakase special. It is all of the downside with none of the interaction that defines the experience.
The beverage program could use more flexibility. They offer no sake by the glass and rely almost entirely on curated pairings, which can feel restrictive for diners who prefer selecting their own accompaniments or pacing their drinks throughout the meal. The only by-the-glass option is a $27 sommelier pick, so you are committing without knowing what you will actually receive.
The front of house service did not quite match the level of polish I have experienced at comparable establishments. At this price point, small details stand out, and the overall execution felt a step behind where it should be.
The omakase itself was solid and clearly used quality ingredients, but it never quite reached the memorable heights I was hoping for. The progression felt steady rather than building toward a strong finish. The wagyu course was well prepared, yet wagyu has become so common at Japanese restaurants that it no longer feels distinctive on its own. Serving a small portion of wagyu alongside fried rice as the primary savory courses was a surprising choice for a tasting menu, and the overall presentation leaned heavily brown and grey, lacking the color and freshness that typically bring visual energy to an omakase. Ending the meal with a single dessert option, ice cream, came across as an afterthought rather than a deliberate closing note for a menu in this range.
There is potential here, but in its current form the experience does not fully justify the price or position it alongside the city’s top omakase counters. The seating logistics, limited beverage choices, and lack of a true crescendo in the menu hold it back from being a destination meal. With tighter attention to these elements it could become something special, but right now it feels closer to promising than polished.
Emily Kang
My suggestion to future customers is to figure out what the menu is going to be on the day of your reservation. We had booked to dine at the restaurant after reading the reviews and seeing the pictures, but for us, we had scored a bad day. The menu curated by the chef, which was more expensive than the omakase, felt lower quality than the omakase.
This was especially true for the curry udon noodle, although there was a small, tiny, literally a child’s fingernail-sized piece wagu beef and a chicken dish with a few pieces infused with truffle. Why shabushabu!! Noo… where is the creativity although the concept is home style meal, home style meal shouldn’t cost 170!
I’m not sure if the price matched the menu that was curated the day we went. Don’t get me wrong, all the dishes were delicious, but not for the price…
… moreThis was especially true for the curry udon noodle, although there was a small, tiny, literally a child’s fingernail-sized piece wagu beef and a chicken dish with a few pieces infused with truffle. Why shabushabu!! Noo… where is the creativity although the concept is home style meal, home style meal shouldn’t cost 170!
I’m not sure if the price matched the menu that was curated the day we went. Don’t get me wrong, all the dishes were delicious, but not for the price…
Jennifer Wu
I have been dining with Chef Urara for several years now, and each experience has been exceptional. You can taste the love and dedication she puts into crafting each dish. I always leave with a full tummy and an even fuller heart!
… moreAviva Goldfarb
What an absolute treat to dine at this gem. We loved every single bite and sip at this Omakase in Georgetown. Chef Urara is masterful and made the whole experience so much fun. Will definitely return and recommend
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