Located on the 2nd floor, this cozy spot offers Japanese eats & take-out options.
Hours
| Monday (Labor Day) | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 12–2:30 PM, 4:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | 4:30–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4822 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202) 281-6679
Website: https://www.kotobukidc.com/
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Reviews
Amanda Hu
Honestly wasn’t super impressed by the eel dish. It was good, but the flavors were rather bland and it was not a lot of eel for the price. I appreciated the side dishes though. The chirashi was fresh but nothing out of the ordinary
… moreConstance L
The restaurant is located on 2nd floor. Sushi is fresh and tasty. Overall quality of sushi is good. Waitress is super polite as well. Worth to try!
… moreD L
I absolutely love this restaurant. Some of the best sushi I have tried. Located on a nice, quiet street in DC. It is upstairs, so keep that in mind if you’re mobile impaired. Very small space too, so be prepared to wait. By far the best chirashi bowls I have had. Easily my go to dish here aside from the sushi. I also tasted the eel kamameshi, and it’s very good. Love how the rice is cooked to a crisp alongside the metal bowl it’s served in. They have a top to keep the dish hot and big tasty chunks of eel throughout. The small side dishes they serve with it are also great. Servers are busy but helpful and nice. Looking forward to coming back!
… moreMike H
Nice little authentic Japanese eatery. Chirashi and Unagidon were both excellent. Kamameshi is their real specialty, and it comes with sashimi and 3 side dishes. I do not recommend Chicken Kamameshi, though, unless you are OK with ground instead of diced chicken. Their sushi is also quite good in ingredients but a bit lacking in craftsmanship.
… moremoby chu
The price has gone up a bit but still a great sushi restaurant, always fresh and good quality fish. Love that they don’t pack a huge piece of rice for the sushi and it shouldn’t because you are supposed to eat the sushi in one bite. The restaurant also server rice in a pot (Kamameshi Set) which I also recommend.
… moreLouis V
A true hidden gem in DC. The entry is really sober but come in, you will not be disappointed. The fish is really fresh, the food is awesome and the service is fast and courteous.
… moreKenji Nagayoshi
I must say, dining at this restaurant made me feel like I’m back home in Japan. Despite the inconvenient location and the outdated indoor decor, I was very impressed by the quality of food. I had mackerel oshizushi and eel kamameshi. Both were so good that they could be served in Japan.
… moreHogeun Park
One of my Japanese colleagues recommended this place as an authentic Japanese experience. I fully agreed!! Clam Kamameshi is a real deal. This place may not meet expectation of somewhat high-end sushi place. However, speaking of authentic flavor, this is the real place. Amazingly, the small side dishes come with Kamameshi offer a full flavor with umami. Definitely, will visit this place again and again.
… moreHunter Davis
Best sushi happy hour in DC and some of the best period. The best eel I’ve had, and definitely try the spicy white tuna roll. Amazing hidden gem.
… moreAaron Angeles
As always this place has never failed in high food quality. Please see the specials (photo);as they are worth exploring. The place is small so go early. The prices have gone up in the past 20 years as expected. Enjoy the best sushi on the Boulevard in an informal environment.
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