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A sushi master crafts omakase meals in artful surroundings with hand-painted fish on the ceiling.
Hours
| Sunday | 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 12–3 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–3 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–3 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–3 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–3 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 4–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2100 Connecticut Ave NW #100, Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (202) 813-9715
Website: http://www.sushiogawadc.com/
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Reviews
Eric Wang
I don’t usually leave restaurant reviews, but this experience compelled me to.
We dined yesterday for Valentine’s Dinner at 4:00 PM (the only reservation available, and we were the first dinner seating). We ordered two Valentine’s Omakase pre-set courses, added several additional nigiri/sushi/dishes, and a bottle of sake. The total bill came to $807.30.
What surprised us most was the pacing. All of the food was served within 45 minutes. Several courses overlapped, and dishes arrived before we had finished previous ones. The entire experience felt rushed — more like a fast-food turnover than a traditional omakase.
In most omakase settings, pacing is deliberate and curated. The sequencing, timing, and interaction are part of the value proposition. Here, that experiential element was largely missing.
Food: OK. About what you would expect from a $150–$200 omakase tier.
Environment: Old-school Japanese décor — personally, I appreciated the aesthetic.
Service: Extremely fast. Well deserved #1 in “Japanese Fast Food Service.”
Afterthought:
If you are short on time and want decent Japanese food quickly, this may work. But if you’re looking to sit down and savor a thoughtfully paced omakase experience — especially for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day — you may want to reconsider.
… moreWe dined yesterday for Valentine’s Dinner at 4:00 PM (the only reservation available, and we were the first dinner seating). We ordered two Valentine’s Omakase pre-set courses, added several additional nigiri/sushi/dishes, and a bottle of sake. The total bill came to $807.30.
What surprised us most was the pacing. All of the food was served within 45 minutes. Several courses overlapped, and dishes arrived before we had finished previous ones. The entire experience felt rushed — more like a fast-food turnover than a traditional omakase.
In most omakase settings, pacing is deliberate and curated. The sequencing, timing, and interaction are part of the value proposition. Here, that experiential element was largely missing.
Food: OK. About what you would expect from a $150–$200 omakase tier.
Environment: Old-school Japanese décor — personally, I appreciated the aesthetic.
Service: Extremely fast. Well deserved #1 in “Japanese Fast Food Service.”
Afterthought:
If you are short on time and want decent Japanese food quickly, this may work. But if you’re looking to sit down and savor a thoughtfully paced omakase experience — especially for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day — you may want to reconsider.
Yichen Shen
This is my fav omakase place in DMV area. The chefs are professional and the food is unique. You would never have the same experience at other places. If you have anything you don’t like to have, the chef is willing to accommodate (as long as you are not being ridiculously picky like ‘I only eat Uni from Hokkaido but not from Maine’ etc). All dishes are based on the daily preparation. If you like surprise, then you should definitely come.
… moreGord R.
Sushi Ogawa is a phenomenal Sushi experience to try in DC. Reservations required/strongly encouraged. The variety of fish and offerings was fantastic and the freshness of the sushi was impeccable. The restaurant itself is unassuming in more of a residential area, and inside is very cozy (seating for maybe 20 people max, no music playing). You have a choice to order the Omakase set meal in advance ($240+ per person) and dine in front of chef, or order a la carte at a table which is what we did which range in price from about $50 to $175 per dish. They offer a variety of a la carte options and sizes (4 course, 6 course, premium etc) which usually serve 1-2 people. Great selection of sake as well. Highly encouraged Sushi Ogawa; it is among the best sushi in DC in my opinion (Nakazawa, Nasime etc)…we will be back!
… moreLukas Gaedtke
If you only read one thing: Take an uber, there is no valet.
The food was exceptional, premium quality. The service was fast and courteous, with well orchestrated course pacing. The presentation was sometimes inspired, sometimes very “average” (which I’m not really upset about). I very much enjoyed the red ale as a pair to the tasting menu, reminding me fondly of my time in Japan. The “15 sushi” course of the tasting menu is probably a bit much, so bring your biggest appetite (and carry your bruised hubris out with your uneaten sushi).
The dining room floor has uneven floor tiles, and hastily painted walls/trim showing poor workmanship, which is unfortunate for a restaurant awarded a Michelin Star. Other artwork on the ceiling, as well as tasteful Japanese design elements with (quiet/appropriate) background music are the positives for atmosphere and ambiance. The restroom is a single stall right next to the dining room, also unfortunate (unsure if other restroom accommodation exists). The “smart casual” dress code is seemingly a very loose requirement -I saw about 3 people in joggers wearing basketball shoes in the dining room, no they were not celebrities.
There is no valet service, and parking in this area is **ABYSMAL**. Do not drive yourself here, because you’ll likely park 4+ blocks away and be stuck walking. The parking situation is probably my single largest disappointment. Take an uber.
… moreThe food was exceptional, premium quality. The service was fast and courteous, with well orchestrated course pacing. The presentation was sometimes inspired, sometimes very “average” (which I’m not really upset about). I very much enjoyed the red ale as a pair to the tasting menu, reminding me fondly of my time in Japan. The “15 sushi” course of the tasting menu is probably a bit much, so bring your biggest appetite (and carry your bruised hubris out with your uneaten sushi).
The dining room floor has uneven floor tiles, and hastily painted walls/trim showing poor workmanship, which is unfortunate for a restaurant awarded a Michelin Star. Other artwork on the ceiling, as well as tasteful Japanese design elements with (quiet/appropriate) background music are the positives for atmosphere and ambiance. The restroom is a single stall right next to the dining room, also unfortunate (unsure if other restroom accommodation exists). The “smart casual” dress code is seemingly a very loose requirement -I saw about 3 people in joggers wearing basketball shoes in the dining room, no they were not celebrities.
There is no valet service, and parking in this area is **ABYSMAL**. Do not drive yourself here, because you’ll likely park 4+ blocks away and be stuck walking. The parking situation is probably my single largest disappointment. Take an uber.
Noah
Exceptional and authentic, with some of the finest sushi I’ve had anywhere in the world. Individual attention and absolutely the highest grade of fish possible make this a must for true sushi connoisseurs in the area.
If anything, I must say that the only low points are some of the meat courses of the omakase. Wagyu just couldn’t hold a candle to the fish and felt uninteresting by comparison! There is one piece of the largest omakase offering which contains wagyu, foie gras, and caviar – and just seems unreasonably indulgent. Sometimes there is such a thing.
Cost is high but the quality is right there to match. If anything, we left feeling stuffed to the gills and that’s not that common with omakase so the portioning was really generous and lovely. Would have loved to see more dessert options and integrations around something cold and savory at the end but that may or may not be traditional. Just some culinary feedback based on the menu.
If you’ve got the means, you shouldn’t be disappointed here.
… moreIf anything, I must say that the only low points are some of the meat courses of the omakase. Wagyu just couldn’t hold a candle to the fish and felt uninteresting by comparison! There is one piece of the largest omakase offering which contains wagyu, foie gras, and caviar – and just seems unreasonably indulgent. Sometimes there is such a thing.
Cost is high but the quality is right there to match. If anything, we left feeling stuffed to the gills and that’s not that common with omakase so the portioning was really generous and lovely. Would have loved to see more dessert options and integrations around something cold and savory at the end but that may or may not be traditional. Just some culinary feedback based on the menu.
If you’ve got the means, you shouldn’t be disappointed here.
Ruishan Chow
The quality of the food doesn’t match the price. Had omakase but I’m not certain the food was prepared by Chef Ogawa but I could be wrong. I found the servers didn’t know the etiquette and level of service of Omakase. The sushi were not placed delicately or well on the plates and was not the freshest. The furnitures also felt kind of cheap. Oh, and the biggest turn off was the smelly warm hand towels. 🙁
… moremoby chu
I will start with the cost for two Omakase including tip is $400. Yes it is pricey but is worth every penny. We did order a smal bottle of sake which I highly recommend with the Omakase course. You will get the best quality of everything, love the toro, sea eel, both uni (from CA and Japan) and the wagyu beef grilled in front of you. my understanding is the Omakase menu changes because they choose what’s best and in season. Sushi chef is also very friendly and explained every piece of sushi with us and gave us a couple of extra pieces too ☺️.
… moreDeAndrea “Dee” Charoenpon
We went to Sushi Ogawa for my best friend’s birthday and we all agreed that it was one of the best meals we have ever had. All of the fish was fresh, the chef was wonderful and accommodating, and everything was absolutely delicious.
I urge you not to compare the price of Ogawa to other omakase in the area. Trust me when I tell you, you get more than your money’s worth.
For reference we sat at the chef’s counter for lunch in March. Stand out dishes for me were the Japanese barracuda, chawanmushi, hand roll, and the dish with fresh yuzu.
Everyone at the table (3 men, 2 women) were stuffed by the end of the meal!
Thank you, chef, for a wonderful day and a wonderful meal.
… moreI urge you not to compare the price of Ogawa to other omakase in the area. Trust me when I tell you, you get more than your money’s worth.
For reference we sat at the chef’s counter for lunch in March. Stand out dishes for me were the Japanese barracuda, chawanmushi, hand roll, and the dish with fresh yuzu.
Everyone at the table (3 men, 2 women) were stuffed by the end of the meal!
Thank you, chef, for a wonderful day and a wonderful meal.
Kyle
Felt like I was in Japan! The atmosphere and quality of fish was amazing. Came back a second time with the entire family and everyone was more than satisfied. The chef is extremely experienced and if you come here you must get the bar seats (or else you don’t get as high of quality fish). Definitely the best sushi restaurant in the DC area even when compared to a Michelin sushi restaurant I went to a while back. If you’re a sushi fan pls give this place a try.
… moreArden D’Amico
Awesome authentic Japanese sushi…it does not get any better than this on this side of the Pacific.
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