4.3 – 470 reviews • Sushi restaurant
Cozy, low-key restaurant serving sushi, noodles & other traditional Japanese fare.
✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out ✔️Delivery
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Daniel Ng
This restaurant may feel a bit intimidating from the outside, as it doesn’t have the polished look of many upscale Japanese establishments. However, once inside, it reveals itself to be a cozy, small, and well-run place. The service is moderate, but the food is consistently on point and reasonably priced. I especially love their Oyakodon. Every time I have it, the flavor genuinely reminds me of what you would find in Kyoto.
… moreLeah Tidler
I have been going here since 1991. Hands down the best sushi in the DMV! I will not waste money on any other sushi! Always friendly and quick service! Has been run by the same very sweet woman since I have been going there and she has a great memory! Always fresh and tasty! I wish they would reopen for lunch!! You won’t be disappointed by the quality, price, and service!! LOVE SAKANA!!
… moreElaine Dela Peña
My favorite sushi spot. Great quality for the price. The spider roll is my favorite sushi ever. Perfect spot to come with a couple friends and hang out.
… moreGary_Gmail Ho
This sushi establishment appears to be a cherished gem among locals, given its elusive location, but it is absolutely deserving of the effort to seek it out. Delighting in sashimi, tempura, and a chilled 22 oz Ichiban beer proved to be a splendid dining experience, particularly after an extensive journey. The serene and pleasant ambiance further enhanced the meal.
… moreM planetmike
Neighborhood gem. There is more to be said for a consistently good restaurant at a reasonable price. This is actually rare for a sushi restaurant. I come here for the sashimi but there are hot dishes as well. From outside, one can easily walk by this relatively small space. Inside, the long and narrow restaurant gives it a cozy feeling even without booths or partitions.
… moreSarah Iskander
My favorite sushi restaurant in DC for their reasonable prices & high quality sushi. This is our monthly date spot. The interior is relaxed/casual (albeit can sometimes get a bit noisy during peak hours) & the service is always great. Will keep coming back!
… moreJoey FLORIDA
Love this little sushi shop. Reminds me of similar places in Japan. Fresh fish, crispy nori, warm rice and Japanese flavors and feels. Tamago was good. You can tell the tamago is made in house! Many sushi restaurants purchase and resell it. Bento was good. Tea was typical sencha you find in 寿司屋 in Japan. They have traditional stuff like various donburis, oshinko, tsunomono, hiyayako, etc. Small but cozy. No wait on a Wednesday night. Nice waitresses.
… moreJulia
The waitstaff was really nice!! We had a party of 11 that grew into 13, but they were very accommodating about it. Two of us showed up more than half an hour after the rest, but they didn’t mind and brought all our food out together (I think). The waitress made sure to refill our waters and was v nice and willing to split our check person by person even though we had so many people. She was great 🙂 the food was also tasty & v affordable, especially for a place in DuPont
… moreLogan Alexander
Intimate but not cramped or loud, lovely decor. Best food I had all day, after 8 hours bouncing around Dupont. The eel bowl is great– hot, filling, & tasty, and if you like sweet drinks DEFINITELY try the plum wine!! New favorite wine!!!
Green tea mochi ice cream is a restrained bitter-sweet that’s complimented by the almost candy-sweet wine. Great meal, great price, I only wish I was in DC more so I could eat here all the time!!
… moreAlly P (Ally)
Definitely a hidden gem in the city for solid Japanese cuisine. Been there for decades and service, food, atmosphere is consistently good. Love the staff there, it is truly a neighborhood establishment where locals like going. Everything is delicious every time and doesn’t break the bank!
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