For my very first fine in experience at Kaz, I was thoroughly impressed. From the moment I entered through the front door to be greeted until my exit, the service was impeccable and the environment was clean. I dined with a friend at the regular sitting area but we have already decided for our next visit we will sit at the chef's counter. We ordered quite a few drinks but our favorites were the ume-pon and the lychee sake-tini. They were perfectly tangy but not too strong for the lunch hour we were there. Unbeknownst that we would receive a miso soup to start, we eagerly ordered calamari salad and a salmon tempura roll. The portions were great and the salad was very filling. I appreciated most that the calamari salad was not overly bursting with pineapple flavor. For our entree, we did a tasting of a few rolls and loved most of them. Some things to note: the snow crab roll has a miso butter that is a bit on the sweeter side but pairs well with a palate cleanser if you have one. The only roll that we could have done without was the spicy salmon roll. It wasn't quite near spicy enough. We finished our large spread just in time to add dessert which we got an ice cream trio! We tasted the green tea tequila, brown sugar, and yuzu flavors which were all delectable! Again, love this spot and will be going back. Do not remember our waitress' name but she answered every single question we had without complaint and even gave some helpful recommendations as well. read more

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We had a smattering of delights here. Crunchy shrimp roll - the texture really came through and while the shrimp amount may not be a lot, I liked this Clam tempura - partner got this along with their miso soup, it looked appealing Cabbage okonomiyaki - good portion of the slightly greasy shredded cabbage with bonito flakes, a bit on the heavy side for my taste Arctic char nigiri - just two pieces but very rewarding and the highlight of my meal Lychee sake-tini - liked the skewered lychee and refreshing light taste of this Desserts: matcha tiramisu, green tea crepes with ginger ice cream, AND banana tempura with raspberry ice cream. I think tiramisu was the favorite of these, the crepes (which I got) were good and creatively encircled the ice cream in the form of sushi (but ice cream probably not a wise choice after having the citrusy lychee sake-tini). Banana was the heaviest dish. Rounded down a star for water with ice cubes (a personal peeve) Most welcoming was the more quiet room for our early Thursday dinner. read more

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Kaz is a good place for sushi lunch. The menu offers a variety of options and the restaurant itself is conveniently located about a block away from the Farragut West metro station. I had the nigiri tasting and it comes with tuna, which fish, shrimp, yellowtail, eel, surf clam, and smelt roe. Miso soup, of course, comes with the lunch special and it was about average. I like to save the soup for the end of the meal. Be advised the service is super slow at Kaz. I came for lunch and the place was not full to capacity; however, I had to wait about 30 mins for my lunch special. The food tasted fine, but the extremely long wait for sushi left a bad impression. Would I come back, probably not, unless there is a good omakase experience available. read more

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Kaz Sushi Bistro in Downtown DC stands out as a low key place with fresh fish and great service. Some of my favorites: Appetizers: Spicy Scallop Ceviche, Soy-Braised Chilean Sea Bass, Grilled Avocado Nigiri: Yellowtail, Lobster, Walu Rolls: Crunchy Shrimp, Toro, Spicy Tuna (I usually prefer uramaki, but these traditional maki rolls with seaweed on the outside were good. I went during Restaurant Week so for a great deal that included multiple appetizer, nigiri, rolls, and dessert! Def check them out during Restaurant Week if you can! Don't skip the cocktails--their sake-based twists on classics are so fun. The Lychee Sake-tini was a highlight! If you love fresh, but simple sushi with a creative edge in a chill setting, this is your place. read more

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Don't know why they only have 3.5 stars! Delicious food always have a great time and one of the best agedashi tofus in the DMV! read more

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Came right at 11:30 am for lunch in order to grab a nice quiet table. They don't allow reservation for lunch. Their teriyaki salmon bento box comes with miso soup and spicy mussels; very nice. It's a tastefully decorated modern Japanese bistro, so a bit pricier compared to bentos at other places, but good service and delicious, beautifully presented. The ambiance is calm; comfortable to have a conversation across the table (that's the point of dining out). read more

I had a great time when I visited Kaz. It's a beautiful and cozy space. Arriving a little less than an hour before close, the staff was so accommodating, making sure we were able to order and have enough time to eat. Everything that I tried was delicious and I enjoyed trying different types of sake with the sake flight. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I was disappointed with our meal. The warm mushroom and spinach salad was very wet and the dressing was an uninspired soy sauce variation. I didn't care for the way some of the rolls had a diced filling. Overall the sushi and sashimi was just okay. Cost also seemed high for the amount of food. The server was quick but rushed and a bit impatient. There is better sushi in the area. read more

For me and my friend, this is one of those indulgent restaurants that we would go to for a celebration. Everything is just a little too expensive to eat regularly, but that's okay because I would say that the price is very fair for the quality that you get. The sushi and bento box was expertly prepared. The rice ratios for the nigiri and rolls were perfect, the sashi was well cut to an even thickness. For the bento, all of the components were delicious! The rice topping was nice and simple. I'm still thinking about whats in their katsu sauce its so tangy against the crispy chicken. The teriyaki salmon alone is so good, there is a nice interplay of smokey and sweet which pairs well with the fleshiness of the fish. Each side dish felt delicately arranged and with their own uniqueness like a pink potato salad to an expertly tempura soft tofu. The aura of this restaurant is very alluring. Its kind of tucked within a busy street but the lights are ambient and dim, the vibes are good and we see a lot of people do their business meetings here. read more

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Place was nice; wasn't expecting it. The area is quiet for a Friday evening. Service was quick and attentive, ordered 3 rolls, some sake (6oz) and edamame. They also have an interesting service charge (3%) not sure where that came from. Check was $62 dollars. The portions are on the smaller side. Rolls are small and 6 pieces.. so I'm sure you can get the same roll, a bit larger and more pieces for the same price. But it's cute and quaint read more

Kaz Sushi Bistro is so amazing! This place is my favorite non-michelin star sushi restaurant in DC. I've never come across walu or arctic char nirgiri before coming here - and now I can't get enough! My favorite fish of the night was definitely the artic char - it resembles salmon but is so much smoother and the flavor is slightly sweeter. The hawaiian walu was also devine - sweet and silky. I am hooked on artic char and ever since, I have been on the hunt to find some wherever I go! The kaz tasting menu is so fun and creative. We chose 0011 and it blew us away. Each piece was fresh and tasty. We kept ordering extra walu and artic char because it was that good. We finished the dinner with delicious dessert. My mango-coconut panna cotta was creamy and tart! The banana tempura was filled with sweet and warm bananas. The service was great, though they kind of dropped the ball near the end of our dinner, and we had to flag them down. I highly recommend Kaz Sushi Bistro. I can't wait to come back! read more

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A wonderful sushi restaurant that is on the higher-end and more upscale than it needs to be. The staff are really nice and the restaurant provides cozy and warm vibes, but the food was on the pricier end. We had their specialty nigiri but found them to not be all too special; however, the winning dish of the night went to their salmon roll with pickled pineapple and basil. Somehow, that flavor palette blew my mind, and I still can't stop thinking about how delicious it was. read more

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I've heard good things about Kaz and was excited to check it out during lunch hours. Clean, spacious restaurant with lots of seating! Close to the orange, silver metro line too. I'd recommend going for lunch for the lunch deals! Good cuts of fish! Super fresh, but portions are small for the price. Average price of a roll is $9-$11 and roll sizes are smaller than average. Overall, this place has good sushi, but it didn't wow me, especially for the price I paid. read more

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We've been enjoying the delicious and creative sushi at Kaz Sushi Bistro for over 20 years! It's always reliable and has a perfect atmosphere for a business lunch or catching up with friends. read more

I love dining here. I always go for lunch. Unfortunately, I'm not in the area to try their dinner menu. However, if it's anything like their lunch, I highly recommend it. The servers are attentive to your needs along with making suggestions if this is your first time. The atmosphere is nice; just the right size. I have to admit that I'm typically in and out within an hour since I'm on my lunch break. I think the staff are aware and they make sure that they accommodate you with this. Some dishes I can attest to are any of the Bento Boxes; they are all my favorites. The Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura and the Salmon Tempura Roll are so good to eat...yummy! The Rolls will have you coming back for more. I've not been able to try everyone on the menu yet, but I've made quite a dent in it. read more

Phenomenal Great sushi. Great service. What else can you ask for. The sushi tasting menu was great. Appetizers and desserts were great as well read more

Good sushi in a very modern setting in a convenience downtown location. I had the sushi/sashimi tasting and a piece of ikura-salmon. My friend had a salmon avocado roll, a crunch shrimp roll. No complaints here. read more

Made reservations for a Friday evening dinner and ordered some rolls (mainly tuna, eel, salmon, and shrimp tempura). I was glad they had a mocktail option but it tasted like lemonade and nothing else. They had tasting menu options but the price was definitely higher than other comparable options in other DC sushi restaurants. The interior is very cozy though. read more

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Yes, you're seeing this photo correctly, and yes, it is six crunchy shrimp rolls. The crunchy shrimp roll is the greatest piece of sushi on God's green Earth. Nothing compares in terms of taste, concept, composition, construction or crunch. The rice ratio? Perfection. The vibes? Immaculate. The service? Impeccable. This restaurant experience stands at the top of my list in the DMV and I will continue to come back. And yes, I will continue to order the crunchy shrimp roll. read more

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The sushi is EXCELLENT. Definitely do one of the tasting menus to get a feel for all the different flavors. I specifically asked for the arctic char in mine and they were happy to have it in the mix. read more

I was very excited to visit Kaz for lunch. While the restaurant got busier while I was there, it was mostly empty at noon. Price-wise, Kaz is on-point given the quality of fish. I ordered chu-toro sashimi (they were out of otoro) and the following nigiri: uni, lobster, seared salmon, and sake poached scallop. I also ordered the grilled baby octopus and received a complimentary miso soup. I am just starting my journey into the world of octopus, and I've never had baby octopus before. While I enjoyed my appetizer, it wasn't stunning, and I'll probably choose an additional order of nigiri instead in the future. It was nicely seasoned but a bit too chewy for my liking. The miso soup was above average, but due to the humidity outside, I was really not in the mood for soup. Uni nigiri - So delicious! A supple portion, balanced perfectly with the rice. Chu-toro sashimi - So delicious! High quality, but I will likely not choose this even if otoro is unavailable in the future because it's just not the same. Lobster nigiri - I found the lobster to be a bit dry and not very flavorful. Seared salmon nigiri - The salmon was too seared for my liking. I was expecting the salmon to be kissed by a blowtorch, but this was more along the lines of baked/charred salmon. Sake poached scallop - I've never had this before and was curious. The poaching eliminated the slightly bitter flavor that scallops typically have, but the preparation resulted in the scallop not having much flavor at all. Kaz is definitely on the higher end of sushi establishments in town, but I think I have too many other favorites to return. However, surely this is the best sushi in the Foggy Bottom area. read more

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- Make a reservation for weekend evenings - Quiet, clean interior. Good for dates. - On the more expensive size for sushi - You can choose to sit near the sushi bar or just regular seating - Waited a while for our food to come out so definitely don't come when you're hungry. There were people who were seated after us who got their appetizers before us - The okonomiyaki is way smaller than we imagined/saw on Yelp - I really liked that they had mocktails - The service was great - "Crunchy" is referring to the pickled radish inside the roll - The quality of their fish is top tier. The sushi was incredibly fresh and tender read more

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This place was packed on a Thursday around lunch time, but still no wait for a table for a smaller party. Fairly quick service as well. We ordered the lobster nigiri, crunchy shrimp temaki roll, spicy salmon temaki roll, and salmon and avocado temaki roll. All were really fresh and delicious. Only downside is that it does get pricey pretty quickly, since the portion sizes are pretty small. read more

Great little bistro serving cool and unusual nigiri and rolls! Portion size was a little on the small side, but the taste and quality more than made up for it! I'm not sure if they take reservations. My server was friendly and efficient! I will absolutely go back for another meal while I am in the area. read more

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I went for restaurant week and will say that it was a ton of food for the price! I loved the layered napolean app and the wings. the avocado and scallop ceviche were alright. most of the rolls were pretty good but I was expecting a lot better, but I didn't enjoy the crab or lobster rolls. the bluefin otoro & seared salmon nigiri were great but the rest were again kind of disappointing. desserts (mango panna cotta & kokuto ice cream) were pretty good. overall I was hoping for a lot better, none of the fish struck me as suuper fresh or high quality. I would be open to going back and sticking to the things that I enjoyed this time but the restaurant week menu was nice to try a bunch of things read more

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A pretty darn good sushi experience where the fish was fresh, the presentation was on point, and the drinks came out quick so we were never waiting without that perfect mix of sake and beer. We opted for an à la carte assortment which included their bluefin toro, which I would recommend. It was $17 for the two pieces but if you're going to partake in tuna then I suggest you go about it properly. Other than the top-shelf toro, which was absolutely priced correctly, the other items on the menu were very reasonable. A well executed, correctly priced experience that we will not hesitate to embark upon the next time we're in downtown. read more

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Came here many years ago and had a very nice experience, so we decided to visit again recently, but I was a little disappointed. They have very good sake and appetizers selections, we liked the shrimp tempura appetizer, and OKONOMI YAKI, which is a cabbage pancake with pork belly( you can also choose salmon). Agedashi tofu was bland, and fried chicken was just okay. What's disappointing is the main part of the dinner- sushi. Tuna was too fishy to eat, we told our server without asking for replacement or refund. I just thought that it's not okay for a sushi restaurant to have bad sushi, and hopefully they won't serve it to other people. read more

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Everything was so yummy. We got mixed drinks, nigiri, crunchy shrimp roll, and pork belly lettuce wraps. The food was all so good, and we had really great service. I 100% will be going back :)! read more

The seared salmon belly is to die for . And the sea bass appetizer!! I only wish they offered more than 6 pieces of sushi for their rolls. read more

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Kaz Sushi Bistro was absolutely wonderful. Some of the best sushi I've had in DC. The cocktails are all sake based and very refreshing, I tried the Ume Pon. We also tried the crispy brussell sprouts and sweet potatoes, and the vegetable miso soup. Both of those were equally flavorful, and very light - the soup was packed with veggies. I tried the yamachi belly nigiri, the spicy tuna and spicy salmon rolls and the fish was very spicy in the best way. Overall 10/10! read more

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Came here for dinner with a friend on a weeknight. Service was good and not too crowded inside. Space is cozy and good for quiet conversations. Food was great, lots of sushi options and really enjoyed the miso soup and kokuto ice cream dessert. read more

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I went to Whole Foods Foggy Bottom and saw a Kaz Sushi I got the California roll with spicy mayonnaise on top. Man. that was good. They need to bottle that Mayo. service was great also. read more

I love ordering delivery from here! I usually order the crunchy shrimp roll and spicy tuna roll but the sushi is always good. Miso soup and edamame are also consistent. read more

Needed a quick bite before heading to the Kennedy for the symphony. My friend made a 6:15 reservation initially but due to subway delays we had to push to 6:30. It was not a problem which is always welcome to make changes on the fly. We were seated right away and the place was full. Our server came over immediately and I told him I was gluten-free. They do not have a gf menu but he was incredibly helpful, walking me through every available option and double checking everything with the chef. In the end I was able to order the seaweed salad, which was bursting with flavor and leafy goodness, the tuna cucumber roll, wagyu nigiri and aji nigiri special. I'm a bit bummed I couldn't have some of the rolls and nigiri I initially requested but I still left very satisfied. All the fish was fresh and we were out of there in about 45 minutes, plenty of time to get to the symphony. Definitely recommend read more

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Hands down BEST MISO soup I've ever had!! I had a spicy scallop roll and it was also amazing! read more

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After hearing rave reviews about Kaz for years I finally tried it tonight. It's a bit rundown on the inside - worn carpets, bad lighting, tired and uncomfortable chairs/benches. The staff was friendly but service was very slow. Not just slow coming from the kitchen, but slow to refill drinks or take additional food orders. The food was good... but nothing spectacular. The fish was fresh and the rice was great, but the portions were small and overall it felt just like any of the good sushi joints in the burbs. I'd probably give it a 3.5 due to the price. If I'm in the neighborhood I'd probably go back, but wouldn't make any special trips to come back to Kaz. read more

Great food, good atmosphere, and highly recommended ! Really enjoyed the mussel appetizers! That rocked my socks! read more

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Food was ok, although the service was atrocious. Ordered three courses and two were wrong. Server and front desk seemed to care less. It took numerous attempts to correct my order. Also, they don't have soy paper as an option for sushi. read more

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My coworkers and I had a sushi craving and this was the closest place. I was initially worried since the overall rating was not great and the reviews were mixed. But I thought the sushi was good. Crispy Brussel Sprouts with roasted sweet potato - the table's favorite. The brussel sprouts were crispy and seasoned with this sauce that tasted similar to oyster sauce. Toro - first time trying it and it was one of my favorite rolls. The fish just melted in your mouth. Highly recommend getting the toro roll! Salmon roll with avocado - the salmon was very fresh and paired well with avocado Spicy Salmon roll with jalapeno - loved the kick from the jalapeno Spicy Tuna roll - the spicy tuna roll was actually not very spicy Spicy Scallop roll - the spicy scallop roll felt a little heavy because I think the sauce was spicy mayo Eel roll with avocado - the avocado balanced the teriyaki eel very well read more

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I knew it was going to be good when I walked in and the restaurant was completely full on a Saturday night. Great for date night or dinner with the family! Although tables are close together it's not loud at all. Started with the seaweed salad which, was unique in that it had carrots, cucumbers and radish thinly spiralized in it! It added a great crunch! All the sushi and sashimi was so fresh and the cuts were thick like they should be. My favorite was the tuna nigiri with truffle on top! We ended with the green tea tiramisu and banana tempura. If you're in the mood for the real tiramisu flavor this wouldn't do it but, if you're in the mood for matcha or green tea this is the dessert for you. The strawberry ice cream on the banana tempura compliments it perfectly! read more

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