I stopped by Umai Nori in DC for a late lunch. It wasn't too busy when I went, but I could…read moredefinitely see this place getting packed for dinner. The layout is interesting -- there's an upstairs when you walk in, but the sushi bar and a good bit of seating are downstairs. The menu is pretty straightforward with a mix of hand rolls, appetizers, specialty rolls, nigiri/sashimi, and traditional rolls. They also have a few solid combo deals, though I usually prefer trying a variety of items instead. Service was quick, which is always appreciated at a sushi spot. We ordered a few specialty rolls, two traditional rolls, and a couple orders of sashimi, all served together on one platter. The rolls were a great size -- filling without being overly large. The sashimi was fresh, and the traditional rolls really balanced out the meal nicely. The flounder and tuna sashimi were both excellent, and the California roll made with real crab was simple, fresh, and really satisfying. The total came out somewhere in the $70 range, so after tip and splitting it between two people, it was about $40 each to try multiple rolls and sashimi. Definitely fair pricing for the quality and amount of food. This spot had been on my list for a while, so I'm glad I finally made it over. I'd recommend checking out the menu beforehand so you can go in with a game plan and try the items that stand out most to you.

Came here for one thing and one thing only - the hand rolls!…read more I've been to Kazu Nori and other places that serve hand rolls so I wanted to see the hype around this place. I ordered the 5 set hand roll with Hottie scallop, Kanpachi, Torch me slowly, Spicy salmon and Mango Tango. I loved the flavors of each one but the wrapping was tricky. Some of the rolls wouldn't come off because the wrapping had a lot of moisture so I ended up just eating it deconstructed. I prefer how Kazu Nori gives you each roll one at a time to prevent this. Overall great hand rolls but it's super messy so I'd give it a 3.8/5.

I have been to Kyojin several times. Consistently excellent…read more Great atmosphere, great food, great service from Jay this most recent time. I will keep coming back.

Food was great, server was very attentive! Drinks were a little over priced but other wise a great…read moreplace for a date night!

UberEats order review…read more They were running an amazing buy 1 deal on UberEats and I decided to go for it. Let me just say a few things: 1- Packaged with care and safely placed in the containers. 2- They included sauces and numerous items to make the meal delicious (small sauce trays, chopsticks, etc) 3- The portions were more than enough for 2 people. We actually had several rounds of food left. 4- The food was AMAZING and fresh! I ordered the Firecracker, Shrimp Tempura, and Shrimp Shumai and EVERYTHING was perfectly prepared. The firecracker was my favorite of the favs but it was hard to come to that conclusion because all of them were just that good. Fast service online, I waited less than 30 mins. Not sure how it looks inside but now I'm curious to visit them and check out the ambiance. Definitely glad that I found a worthy sushi spot!

This was a fun spot to grab some sushi! Tina was super helpful and gave great suggestions!…read more My friend and I split the spicy tuna avocado balls (come with 2) and steamed shumai! I had the ruby roll-- yuummmm! And my friend got the salmon! Will definitely come back to try more!

Went recently during happy hour! Lots of food items on the happy hour menu and it goes till 7pm…read moremaking it a great spot to stop by after work. Had a combo of Sushi rolls, appetizers and a salmon teriyaki. They were all delicious!

I popped in for a quick bite and rest before my facial at heyday. I love that they have a happy…read morehour on weekends. It includes a mix of small bites and a variety of roll types. Sake and cocktails are discounted and as it was a bit chilly when I ducked in, so I grabbed some hot sake and a few rolls. There's quite a few tables for the small space, and it was set spaciously. Overall the service was efficient and the food was good. I ended up with the tempura (it came with several vegetables which I ate too quickly to photograph) which paired great with the sake. At $5 for a small carafe, it was a great deal. The tempura was so light and hot, it was great. I would definitely return. Heads-up: It's on the top floor so when head up when you walk in.

Food was very good. Smaller portions than I expected. Very fresh and flavourful!…read moreService was excellent no issues whatsoever. The restaurant is small but very clean. Decor was what one would expect at a Sushi restaurant.

This place embodies what every local sushi place should be. Not overly expensive, friendly service,…read moreand feeling very local. I did a pick up order for my two rolls and spent less than expected. It only took 5 minutes to prepare my order, so I decided to wait a bit and appreciate how quaint it felt inside. I'm surprised how little people were inside, so I'd encourage more people to try great quality food at an affordable price point!

This restaurant was one of the best reviewed in the area I was in so I decided to check it out…read more Welcoming you is an outdoor patio section which was closed because it was freezing outside but it's good to know they had a burner lamp outside as well just in case. The variety of sushi they have here is incredible. It was approximately 30 specialty roles at minimum which was not the norm in most places. The sushi tasted so fresh I literally felt like I inhaled it and it was gone. The chicken teriyaki however was a little rubbery in texture although it seemed it was cooked through. The flavor of the teriyaki was great so I'm hoping this was a one off situation. Overall a great visit and I will be back when in town to try more of their speciality rolls.

Food Love their tofu bento boxed because it makes thinking about what to eat easy and being an…read moreindecisive person at little less busy to think about what I want to eat. The menu has what you are looking for at a Japanese place and really fresh. The food isn't premade and you can tell they really care about the quality here. Service Got something for pickup, but they were super nice about it. Ambiance Clean, had plenty of tables open during the middle of the workday, but can imagine this being a bit more busy during the evenings and weekends.

This is an awesome addition to the Clarendon area and I'm so happy something like this has finally…read morecome into the neighborhood. The food at Sakaki is full of flavor and the prices are reasonable for the amount. I think, after being twice, that the AYCE is not as worth it for me personally because I'm not a big eater, but it's totally worth it if you want a lot of variety and you have a good appetite. I really liked the rolls in particular. The service was excellent- it was a nice balance of coming over once in a while to ask how we were doing without coming over too much. The vibes are awesome with a really nice interior- definitely a nice place to go for a date,!just to go with friends to have a nice meal, or even to grab a meal alone since the center has a large area for single seating. Fyi- for the AYCE menu, note that once you put in an order for a round, you can't order for another 10 min so be sure to order enough at a time. Also, there is a time limit to the AYCE (I think it was 90 min). This'll definitely be a place I go to regularly in the future!

I missed lunch so AYCE sushi was very much needed! The silver level at $29 is a great deal with…read moreplenty of options including a variety or rolls as well as appetizer/side dish items. I tried as much of the menu as I could and the rolls and nigiris were definitely the highlight. I wouldn't recommend the crab korokke (too liquidy, and no crab that I could taste) or the karagge - save space for other items! The AYCE is 90mins and you can order every 10 minutes from a tablet. Service was FAST, they definitely weren't playing games. The restaurant itself is also super spacious and well decorated.

Beautiful sushi restaurant in Union Market, perfect for celebrations or a night night out. I came…read moreduring happy hour for my anniversary and had such a memorable experience! Our server was attentive and helped us keep track of the time so we can put in any last minute orders for happy hour. The sugar and spice cocktail is one of my favorites in the DC area, it's perfect if you like a spicy margarita flavor. The snow king roll was my favorite (included in HH) but the surf and turf one was delicious as well. Definitely recommend the broccolini and rock shrimp to supplement your experience! I can't wait to come back.

I might give them another shot given the rave reviews, but tonight I'm disappointed. At this point,…read moreI haven't even seen my check so the price is not the issue, but the service and overall flavor for the price point definitely are. My Hotote crudo app which should be served cold was served cold on a super hot plate which means by the time I ate it, it was thus weird hot/semi-luke warm temp and honestly, not appetizing. I tried the Moriawase after and told my server I wanted to add caviar if it was possible and since I didn't get any, I assume it is only an option for the nigiri/sashimi. Silly but no problem. I was still sooooo hungry I ordered a Surf&turf roll and it was less than appetizing. It had no flavor which was terribly unfortunate. I didn't make a review about the sake mixup or my server only to be polite but there are definitely low points, and those make the list. I hope it's better for everyone else!

This place is pretty freaking cool. It's a Japanese food hall with 4 individual spaces inside one…read morelarge space ( the owner also owns the Italian spot on the other side). I went for the buffet brunch at Dear Sushi. I'm not a hugh sushi eater but I loved the cooked stuff. I'm not super adventurous on the raw lol. The buffet is $65 and a 20% gratuity is added. The price was ok with me. There were plenty of food options for me to chose from and the service was good. We sat the bar, Jose and Molly were awesome and mixed up some delicious drinks. The food was delicious. Highlights for me were the fried chicken ( not sure of the correct name), milk bread (had to limit myself, I love bread lol), dumplings ( could have takien the whole tray lol), grilled salmon, and the tempura cauliflower. Another standout was the donuts from the dessert section. These donuts were so lite and airy. Almost guilt free when you bit into them. I would definitely return for brunch or to try out one of the other spots.

I had such an amazing experience here! I came for Beloved BBQ and was very impressed by the quality…read moreof each dish. The standouts were: A5 wagyu sushi, milk buns, and tuna crispy rice. The meats, of course, were all amazing and all melt-in-your-mouth tender. The staff was so attentive, and the dishes came out quickly. The interior is lovely, as well, connecting each of Love Makoto's restaurants.

delicious dinner at perry's!…read more the entrance is somewhat poorly marked and you can easily miss it. some street parking but very busy downtown admo street. cute interior design and they also have a rooftop. you can see the sushi bar which is fun! our food came out almost tooooo fast but otherwise service was good. the edamame dumplings are an absolute must - they melt in your mouth and the parm is to die for!!! garlic fried rice is tasty but not mind-blowing, also 3 shrimp is pretty scanty. sushi good but again, not anything super exciting. glad to try but would only come back for the dumplings!

Last minute dinner reservation at Perry's after seeing it on TikTok and Washingtonian's Top 100…read moreRestaurants! Service was great and felt upscale without being pretentious. Our server, Devin, walked us through the specials and ingredients and you could tell the team genuinely cared about the experience. Standout dishes were the Udon Carbonara, Garlic Edamame Dumplings, and a pork chop special that wasn't on the menu. The chef does a great job making vegetables exciting and every dish felt intentional. The fish dishes were good but not something I would go out of my way for. The Udon Carbonara lowkey tasted like an elevated Kraft mac and cheese in the best way possible! The pork chop was cooked perfectly and a bite of the pork with the udon was chef's kiss. Skipped dessert but overall a really enjoyable meal. You can tell a lot of thought goes into the food and I can definitely see why they've earned a James Beard Award!