After the madness of Yelpin' H Street, I really just wanted to pass out, but I was also pretty hungry from not having eaten anything since lunch. Being an option for real food in the neighborhood that I hadn't already tried, I opted to grab some munchies at Sticky Rice. Things had quieted down, so it wasn't challenging to grab a free booth downstairs. Russell was our server and also the host for Blingo. More on that later. We started with the bucket o' tater tots, and they were exactly what I needed. Even though I hadn't really had anything to drink all night, these were satisfying crispy on the outside and nice and potato-ey on the inside. The spicy dipping sauce that came with them was a great match - I'd never really considered doing anything other than ketchup with tots, but now I think I'm gonna crave sriracha aioli! Between the three-and-a-half (Ryan G joined us briefly) folks diving into the two rolls and plate of sashimi, we still had enough food to ensure everyone was pretty sated. In fact, I had to give up almost halfway through the food because I couldn't eat more. The spicy salmon roll was actually spicy - always a good indicator on quality of food. This isn't Sushi Taro sushi, but considering the location and the pricing, I think it's definitely adequate. On to the Blingo! Russell was a great host (after they figured out the sound system). This is fast-paced, fun, and the prize winning system makes for some hilarious outcomes! Definitely worth staying until it happens late on Thursday nights. read more

Oh sticky rice how I once loved thee.. I will say the tots never disappoint me, Especially with that sauce I'd buy a gallon of that stuff. My vegan noodle beloved dishes seem to get blander & blander every time I go to where I now think twice about going :/ I find myself asking for salt or drenching the food in soy sauce before it tastes decent. But man those tots.. I'd go there just for them honestly at this point. Signed- Broken hearted girl read more

Last year I started my Sticky Rice birthday tradition. It continued last night. I had gotten a $100 dollar gift certificate at Restaurants.com for 12 dollars. Yes, there are some stipulations--you have to spend 200 on food, and it can't be used Fri/Sat---but if you know you having a big group and will be eating lots of sushi it is a great deal. I called two days before my birthday to make a reservation for my BIG group. Hazel answered the phone and helped me make the reservation. When I arrived she was there, and she was our server--she was so helpful and nice. The service really made getting a big group of friends together easily. Hazel was great in letting me keep two separate tabs--one for food and one for drinks. In the Dutch way I treated my friends to the food---its a tradition in Holland that the birthday person treats there friends. Anyway--for 200 dollars we got tons of sushi and tons of apps. I think the 15 or so people that joined me were sufficiently fed. As always great atmosphere and food. Can't wait till next year. read more

I've been a loyal customer for the last year... Until today. I called to order as I left my house (to avoid the wait) and was put on hold...like, phone on the counter and I could hear everything type of hold.... And by the time I arrived to the restaurant 20 mins later, I walked in the restaurant STILL ON OPEN HOLD! So after I approached the hostess, she just reacted like a deer out of headlights (and honestly she always looks like she's lost when I go there) but there was no sincere apology, just a "well do you know what you want?" Excuse me? I knew what I wanted 20 minutes ago but you didn't care then! I'm sure the people who called and got a busy tone within those 20 minutes were also pissed. Not to mention, the manager came over and I watched as they chatted me up but offered no apology. While I checked my food before leaving, when I got home my schezun chicken meal was drencheddddd in sauce and my sticky rise was soaked (so much for sticky!) so I leaked it and then proceeded to eat it (giving the benefit of the doubt) but I soon realize, there was more sauce and I couldn't stomach more, as it was like a bowl of rice soup. I've uploaded a photo. Just based on this customer service alone, I went from going here 2x/mo to never, ever, again. read more

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Really disappointing. The service was pretty dismal (the server forgot silverware, napkins, chopsticks and sushi plates, in that order). And they ended up adding a dollar to our bill because they said the menu hadn't been updated. And they wouldn't take it off. The food was also extremely expensive for pretty basic japanese-ish dishes. Six dollars for a california roll? I've never seen a place charge so much for lump crab. And the "spicy avocado" roll was avocado with mayo. Like...really? There's much better sushi in DC, and much better food on H street. Avoid. read more

This is a review for Sticky Rice - The Nightclub, not the restaurant. First, great music (all hip-hop), with videos at both ends of the long, narrow room. The place was packed, but unfortunately, packed with mainly hipsters and white boys from Georgetown. It was kind of comical. The other thing I liked is that you can dance on tables and benches. No, I did not, but maybe next time. Super crowded, only one bathroom, and I saw a fight break-out when a couple went into the bathroom together, and someone was waiting in line. But, nonetheless, a good dance option on H St. read more

I hate writing negative reviews. 2.5 stars for food. 0 stars for the HORRIBLE service. Food: we ordered three makis. Fish did not taste fresh, especially the tuna. Avocado was tasty and creamy. We also ordered the mock chicken noodles. Lots of vegetables and love Gardein chicken. But the dish was soaked in oil and didn't taste fresh. Service: our server was so rude that at one point I asked my companion if we did something to anger him. Took about 10 mins to get water - I gave up and went to the bar to get some. He ignored our table as we sat ready for a check for 15 minutes and then proceeded to pass over our table and not pick up our payment. We waited an additional 5 minutes before I gave up and handed my card to another employee. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this restaurant and will not be back. There are several other restaurants worth supporting. read more

4 stars because if you are vegetarian/vegan you've got to try their veggie sushi options!!! So much more than the standard cucumber roll or avocado roll you will get for the veg option at most sushi places. I came for a birthday party that many vegans attended and we ordered a boat of vegan sushi! Amazing! I was most excited about the hot hippy roll and the avocado tempura!!! You don't have to be vegan to enjoy these rolls!! We also had some tots with a vegan spicy mayo dipping sauce that was really tasty. Service is slow, but I came with a large group so I didn't expect it to go quickly. Come and enjoy when you aren't in a rush. read more

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I tend to be leery of trendy spots. They are often successful based on a fortuitous choice of location and being chanced upon by a high profile customer or two who have managed to spread the word. Seldom is there an emphasis on quality food and great customer service, making such spots often dreadful for the rest of us mere mortals. I didn't seem to feel that way at Sticky Rice though. Despite a recent visit from none other than Michelle Obama, I felt the staff was still pretty accommodating and not particularly starstruck. This place is still innocent, and they have some fairly good food. Of course, the menu is decidedly a mixed lot. The focus is pan-Asian, with a large section of the menu dedicated to sushi rolls, which have never interested me much. Fortunately there is something for everyone here, so there are no worries. Oh, and I do mean everyone. Potato tots? Really? Apparently they are a must have, based on reviews, for any choice of entree. I opted for said tater tots along with their Singapore rice noodles, which is always one of my favorite dishes. The potato tots, sadly, escaped me. I did not find them to be elevated in any way, and they were pretty reminiscent of the grade school version, if less oilier. The accompanying dipping sauce enhanced the taste, but it was not particularly memorable. The Singapore rice noodles, however, were absolutely amazing! In fact, I count this dish among the very best I have encountered, even if it is not strictly traditional. When it arrived before me, it was wonderfully aromatic! Their curry is intoxicating and just as equally appetizing. Visually it was beautiful as well, with a great use of color. The rice noodles were plentiful, yet they were buried under a mound of vegetables and heaping amounts of shrimp and chicken. The chicken was surprisingly thick and moist, with great markings. The shrimp were cooked perfectly too. The peppers were excellent and provided a nice contrast in texture. The dish was just perfectly done throughout. I loved it! Yes, your experience can vary here based on your choice of entree. However, when they are good, they are very good. They are a real treat. With 90 minute wait times, they might not be your go-to place, but they fortunately do deliver for lunch during the week, which can change the calculus considerably. Highly recommend, at least for the Singapore rice noodles. read more

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I want to love Sticky Rice, but the quality of the of their food is secondary to their horrible service. As much as I would love to give this place more than 3-stars, I simply can't do it. The staff here isn't really friendly, especially if you're not rockin' man-tights as jeans or deep v-necks that come down to your navel. Hipster overdose aside, there is generally a "too cool for school" vibe about this place that got annoying after the first year. Maybe it's because I'm old and have a "real" job that doesn't entail standing around looking ironic, but I find it annoying when the host tells my wife and I that there are no tables upstairs, proceeds to seats us at a table by the bar with wobbly bar stools, then attends to a group of two women who he immediately takes upstairs to be seated: a real "wtf?" moment. Service aside, the food is genuinely good. Bucket o' tots, no complaints, especially with the sauce they provide. The drinks are good, and I really like the orange starburst (a man can't always drink straight bourbon). The sushi is good, but I wouldn't go so far as to say it's the best in town, but that's just like my opinion, man. The wings are some of my favorite offerings at Sticky Rice, and I miss their $.25 wing night every Wednesday. Sticky Rice has a weak dessert game, and that is one of my biggest complaints. A fried banana here is literally a fried banana in honey with some sesame seeds...seriously? Throw some ice cream on it or something! You'll be fed, and your pockets won't be too light by the time you leave, but be prepared for mediocre service. read more

We ordered veggie tempura, lettuce wraps, nutty poke, and veggie pot stickers. Lettuce for the wraps was rotting, and the vegetables on the inside of the pot stickers tasted like they had expired as well. The tempura seemed like it wouldn't kill us if we ate it, but tasted bland. We threw away the poke, fearful for our digestive tracts. Avoid. read more

Came here for sake and appetizers since there was a 45-minute wait at Toki Underground. It was my first time. I'm somewhat of a purist when it comes to sushi, which means creative rolls are not the first thing I seek out. However, considering this is a hip sushi bar with a pretty creative menu, I had to bend my own rules a bit. I was thoroughly excited to try poke (or "poki" according to them), which is Hawaiian-style sashimi. It is usually in sesame oil, a little soy, scallions, seaweed, and some chili peppers. Sticky Rice's version did not disappoint. Their poke even came with toasted coconut and wonton chips. Delicious. Get this if you can. The Yellow Basil (hamachi with scallions and sesame seeds on bed of julienned cucumbers) was also very good. Yellowtail is so fatty, I love it! But, albacore is just a tad more buttery, so yellowtail ranks second in my book. I'd also recommend this sashimi for an appetizer. My boyfriend was curious about the Sticky Balls (insert joke here), which are balls of tuna, crab, and Sriracha rice in a deep-fried inari pocket dressed with scallions, wasabi dressing, and eel/teriyaki sauce. It was mostly rice and overly heavy. Not my favorite. Although, I could see these being ah-mazing should one be really inebriated. I wasn't, unfortunately. I would probably return here solely for the poke if Toki had another long wait and quick sustenance was needed in the meantime. However, I would not return to H St just for Sticky Rice food. I am giving this place 4 stars solely for the poke. read more

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I love the curry rice. Sushi isn't bad, but just that. Service is lame. A friend gave me her $30 Living Social deal, so I figured I'd go check it out one more time after two previous unfriendly waitstaff visits here. This was probably the last try (I really love the curry rice). When my wife and I walked in, there were 4-5 people in the bar area, but no host: On previous visits, I walked upstairs and was seated (no host in site on those visits either), so we walked upstairs since I really had no idea about how seating is supposed to work here--until this visit! A server near the top of the stairs greeted us with a sort of you're not supposed to be here tone with "hey can I help you with something?" to which I replied, "table for two please", fully expecting she would just seat us at one of the many open tables. Instead, I was truly surprised with her reply of, "actually we're host seating now" (or something like that--with quite a lot of snark). I picked up on the attitude before she was finished and replied with my most sincere FUSmile shining and "I didn't even notice a host at the door" and started to head back down the stairs without waiting for her response which was some excuse that the host was seating someone else at the moment. So, we waited several minutes downstairs with another party that walked in after we got to the host station. $30 is $30 and we drove all the way down here from Takoma Park, so we were going to wait! The host finally arrived and was cordial, but failed to speak up about the fact that we were just standing there waiting without having been greeted for more than a few minutes at the front of the house. It was before 7 and the place only started getting full about 20 minutes after we were seated, so it wasn't a matter of being busy--and besides, MORE HOSTS is probably a good management idea if you're seating people. Our server quickly stopped with water and asked us if we wanted to order drinks. I hadn't even looked or thought yet, so she said she would come back. She made it back in just under 10 minutes, which might be okay if you're really cool and live in the neighborhood, but not so much for us. So, we ordered a few things to share. No extra plates were offered, but the food came out quickly and was not bad at all. I've read here that Sticky Rice doesn't offer carry out orders which might be the only way I'd ever consider this place again...and that's solely because of the service--NOT the fruit flies. All restaurants get fruit flies. Sticky Rice must have a serious problem because we were upstairs at the front of the house. Fruit flies usually congregate near drains, at or near the bar, drink stations and sometimes, the kitchen. I managed to kill one mid-flight after finishing my appetizer. A photo of the critter's final rest on my nearly empty plate was uploaded here on Yelp. I didn't say anything about the fruit fly I killed or the others that were constantly flying around us as we ate because I'm not all that bothered by these things unless one is in my food, which was not the case. Of course, I'd prefer the restaurant take care of the problem since it's easy and cheap enough to do (not to mention their responsibility to maintain sanitary facilities and equipment). My level of concern was quite low--almost nonexistent. I did leave the dead fruit fly in plain site on my plate, but only because that was where it landed when I went all ninja on it and I wasn't going to bother moving the cabbage on my finished plate around to cover my work. I was also sort of proud of my skill (this dirty work occurred when my wife had left to use the restroom) and again, I really didn't care about the fruit fly...but I was first amused and finally dismayed by the reaction of the server. She clearly saw the dead fruit fly on the plate because she silently stared with a locked gaze directly at that part of the plate as she picked it up, in noticeable "slow motion" and almost as though holding her breath so that I might not notice THE DEAD FRUIT FLY ON MY PLATE. I would have said something if I were waiting tables. I guess I'd feel sort of like the customer should get taken care of and maybe wanted something done about what was sitting there. This chic didn't say a word. With the attitude of the staff on three visits now, I am sadly and totally unsurprised. After the rest of our food, we had some leftovers and wanted a box. It had gotten busy and our server was taking orders from new tables. The FULL FIFTEEN minutes after I had slid our empty-ish plates way over to the side of the table before our server finally came back to our table was a ridiculously long wait to ask for the check and box, which we had to fill with leftovers with no spoon since the table had been cleared of everything--even our drinks. THIS PLACE IS NOT GOOD IF YOU LIKE TO BE TREATED WELL BY THE STAFF WHEN YOU DINE OUT. THE FOOD IS NOT BAD, BUT THE PEOPLE ARE. read more

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Most of this review focuses on service, as there's been much hand-wringing in that department since Sticky Rice opened. The first time, we went for dinner the Friday after it opened, and were greeted by an estimated wait of an hour. The friendly hostess took down my cell phone number, allowing us to mosey over to an empty Palace of Wonders to get lubricated in a quiet setting before dining in the Sticky Rice madhouse. I really appreciated not having to wait by the front door. We were eventually seated at the sushi bar upstairs. The sushi chefs were grinningly gregarious, and the service from them and our hipster waiter were actually quite attentive even with all the hubbub. The second time, we went with two other friends on a Sunday and were promptly seated at one of the nice upstairs wooden booths that overlook H Street. Again, the server was prompt and friendly. My only complaint is that the air conditioning was weak and it was hot. Perhaps it was a marketing ploy to sell more sake and beer! The food at Sticky Rice is definitely innovative and fusion-ish. I've grown partial to the Cold Soba Salad (spicy!), Crunchy Shrimp, South Roll (best vegetarian roll ever), New Style Sashimi (pan-seared goodness), Tako Salad, Drawn-n-Buttered, Godzirra, and the venerable Fantabulous Amazing Roll. All the ingredients taste fresh and complement each other in a creative way. Finally, Sticky Rice was a great (if not very crowded) venue for the finale of last night's Yelpin' H Street event. Free prosecco FTW!!! If you're looking for straightforward Japanese maki, nigiri, and sashimi, you might be somewhat disappointed by the selection. But, like any concept restaurant, Sticky Rice is an experience. Take it for what it is, or leave room at the sushi bar for me! read more

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Half hipster bar with $3 PBR, half sushi place, and half noodle joint, Sticky Rice straddles categories. It's a hopping place with a huge projection TV up front and some great happy hour specials, different ones every night of the week. Like Thursdays it's BOGO starters. No taps but 30+ bottle beers and many interesting cocktails. I don't yet understand the tater tots! My very friendly (and busy) bartender steered me to the Osaka, a bourbon concoction with sake and bitters, delightfully not sweet if a bit small, $10. I tried the veg tempura app, a huge pile of carrot, potato, onion, broccoli and pineapple fried to crispy perfection and served with a yummy ponzu dipping sauce ($10). A starter of tuna bites was a modest slab of tuna seared hard both sides, covered in white and black sesame seeds and served with shaved fresh ginger and wasabi ($11). Only paid for one bcos of the Thursday special woot! Vegetarian rating: 3.5 stars no sh*t. Usually sushi joints are off limits or at best have just Cali rolls. But here they do a whole "Best of Veg" menu section with their pure veg rolls, plus their bowls include the Dirty Vegan and veg fried rice. And don't forget the tater tots! Can't find any rolls, entrees or desserts that actually use sticky rice here :) read more

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I went to sticky rice last night got there at 9:30 the sign on the door says they close at 10 all week. Walk in the guy inside say there closed... What sir???? I was really disappointed because I drove all the way from Annapolis Md to dine. I saw the cooks still in the kitchen. Dissatisfied customer. read more

GET THE TATER TOTS! Trust me, you'll thank me later! The tater tots are probably the best thing about this place - they're a very generous portion and come in a bucket overflowing with them. It was so much food for my friend and I that I had leftovers and still could not finish them all later on. They were perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside and came with an amazing spicy mayo dipping sauce. Located on H Street, Sticky Rice is a lot like the other venues in H Street - a bit grungy-looking and full of interesting graffiti/wall art inside. The bathroom in here is absolutely atrocious (SO dirty) so be aware of that. Service was pretty decent and the food was good, though a bit overpriced. I ordered the sticky balls (hard to keep a straight face when ordering that) and they were delicious! It was a very unique combination of sauces and sushi. It came with tuna, crab, sriracha rice in an inari pocket deep fried and topped w/scallions, wasabi dressing and eel sauce. It was very filling and delicious. Though not my favorite sushi place ever, and I certainly wasn't blown away by the decor or authenticity (or lack thereof), I thought it was a nice experience to have and it was very "H Street." read more

The food here is great! The sauce for the tots is worth a try as an appetizer and the rice rolls are fantastic! They have a good selection of drinks too. They can get busy so I recommend making a reservation. read more

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I got a coupon from restaurant.com so I was able to try this on the cheap. I highly recommend checking out that site. (make sure you search for extra coupon codes too) The sushi roll was the gluey-est and mushiest I've ever had. The rice was just one solid mass. The nori was also gluey. It was awful, worse than grocery store sushi. Sticky balls were good, in that deliciously-bad sort of way. All of the flavors just mush together; you can't really make out any of the individual flavors or that there's tuna and sriracha in there. But I ate the whole thing. I bet they're even better drunk. Speaking of which, saketini was good and if i remember correctly, only $7 or so. I thought it was funny that someone here described it as an emo sushi place. Now that I've been, that describes it perfectly. I don't hate on the emo, I just think it's a funny concept. read more

One word comes to mind...unimpressed. Came here on the recommendation of our friend, after finding out that PS7 was closed on Sunday. We ordered the Sticky Balls, Thai-Knee fried rice, Crunchy Shrimp roll and Avacodo roll, from the Sunday Brunch menu. The rolls and the fried rice lacked flavor. The sticky balls were actually not too bad, but I have a hard time seeing what was so great about that based on other reviews. The only thing cute about this restaurant was the little bear shaped wasabi. We left pretty disappointed. If I came here again it certainly wouldn't be during Sunday brunch. And to add insult, I found out after going here that they were doing their buy one get one free promo. read more

So, you come here because there is a 2 hour wait at Toki Underground. So what do you do? Order a bucket of the tarter tots with Spicy Mayo and beer/saki. The noodle bowls are huge, or maybe it's because I just had a bucket of tarter tots. The sushi isn't great, but fresh. The vegan bowls are great, but I opted for the Mongolian Beef. If I am going Asian American, I might as well go all the way. It def. is spicy with a kick and on par with Panda Express. So don't expect the noodles to blow your mind. Also, the unfortunate thing is the last time I was here, there was a homeless individual that got upstairs and were asking people for money. He had a temper explosion, but the staff kick him out immediately. read more

Oh, over hyped indeed! They're not bad at all, but you might leave here feeling "...that's it?..." With a 40 minute wait head of us (and this place was pretty busy) we decided to grab a drink at the bar. The good thing about this place is I didn't have to scream at the top of my lungs to talk to someone sitting directly in front of me AND could still enjoy the music in the background. Words can't even begin to describe how much I love that. They also have large projection screens up if you're into watching TV. I do quite enjoy the casualness of H St! Bar experience downside? My drink was too...watery...and I ordered a vodka with Sprite. We were pretty surprised when finally seated - this place actually is a bit spacious despite the small downstairs area. Service was just alright, nothing to really touch on there. I was told to get the tots. Everyone I know who's been here always gets these tots. I haven't seen tatter tots since Napoleon Dynamite and haven't consumed one since elementary school. Ok, so for fried chunks of shredded potatoes, these tots were pretty good and I almost considered telling my friend to get off my tots. Almost. They are also served with some mayo based dipping sauce. If mayo isn't your thing and the mere thought of it gives you a heart attack, they have vegan options throughout their menu - including this lovely spicy dipping sauce. Yum! Have you tots with sauce, have your tots with Siracha, have your tots plain, they are addictive. Two females, one bucket, killed it. The sushi was just alright as well. I had the Snap, Crackle, Pop, unagi, and I'm not entirely sure what my friend had...something with soybean nori which was delish and a roll with cream cheese (which I'm sure doesn't help considering a good portion of their sushi are stuffed with cream cheese.) I was underwhelmed. What should have been spicy, was not. Maybe I have a ridiculously high tolerance for spices, but with the jalapeno in my roll + a good deal of wasabi in my soy sauce...still not spicy. So there's this first timer's take on Sticky. Maybe I should come back for karaoke? I hear that's what goes down with late nights at Sticky Rice. read more

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Food: 3/5 Service: 3/5 Cleanliness: 4/5 Decor & Style: 5/5 This is a popular place for the young crowd. The wait is way too long! However, it is fun to come here with friends, chill, and have a drink or two. I would not come here JUST for the sushi tho. Just your typically american style sushi. Great ambiance!! read more

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Stickyrice!!! My girlfriends brother co-owns the place and this is how I found out about it, and became a repeat customer over and over again. Not because she's my darling friend but because the food and overall atomsphere of the place is great! So please ignore the stuffy review(s) below. Let's move onto the food shall we? Sticky balls are HUGE. But delicious. My favorite app there is are the tuna bites. Seared to perfection and presentation is super. I always make the mistake of ordering everything on the menu and having too much left over. So let me tell you what you need to order when you go there. Tater tots. Plain and simple because they are amazing and bring me back to elementary school. The dipping sauce is surely to cause a sexual explosion in your mouth as well. The summer sashimi is fantastic. Drawn n buttered is another new favorite of mine as well! Sticky scallops, Godzirra rolls, I can go on but as you can see I've already mentioned half of the menu. You can't go wrong here. Be sure to order a sakitini as well. Served with a cool slice of cucumber, you'll always think it's summer time out :) Tuesday nights are kareoke nights! read more

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Every time I go here I am surprised how bad it really is. The music is always too loud, the sushi is only ok and the service is very mediocre. Last time the miso soup had no flavor ( how can u f that up?). I'm going on a hunt for a better sushi place. read more

you could probably get better quality stuff, but the prices are hard to beat, especially the happy hour specials. good vegetarian options too! read more

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I am a sushi loving fraud. I cannot stand the texture of raw fish, there is something about it that makes my gag reflex go berserk. That being said, I really enjoyed my friend's poki (raw ahi tuna seasoned with sesame oil, garlic, and some other things). The fish tasted fresh and didn't have that chewy texture that makes me immediately throw up my food. For cooked sushi fans like myself, I would recommend the Godzirra and the Goochland. Skip the Drawn n' Buttered - - it is very bland and the butter they give you congeals after two minutes. Gross! Overall, a good experience. read more

SR-DC delivers on the experience of the Richmond original. Tater tots and sushi, who knew? Lots of vegetarian and vegan options on an extensive menu. So big that we hardly put a dent in it despite our best efforts. Efforts that were thwarted by a team that's long on enthusiasm and still sorting out the kinks (read: some of our order got lost in the kitchen and never made it to the table, an off-note I attribute to opening weekend. They more than did right by us with attentive service, great music and by delivering a little something for the table on the house). UPDATE: We made a 2nd visit and the service was outstanding, and the food was once again excellent. The GI Jane -- a veggie maki roll rolled in wasabi peas was the highlight of the evening. The South Roll, a tempura battered sweet potato was excellent and the veggie wontons were good (not healthy, but good). Prices were kind: everyone was over-full and properly libated for a little over $20 bucks each. Monday nights promise half-price sushi after 10pm and there's a few theme nights in the works according to one of the many warm folks who dropped by to make sure we were happy. Were we ever. Sushi on H Street? With outdoor seating? Sold. read more

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Love their menu! As a pescatarian, the menu has plenty of DELICIOUS options! I called to ask a question one time and the person who answered the phone was very knowledgeable and helpful. 5 stars for me! read more

There are a lot of things I could say about Sticky Rice, but these are the only things you need to know: - The sashimi platter looked like a 5 year-old's art project. Two pieces had bone in it. - The waitress, when notified of the above, blamed the type of fish instead of apologizing for the mishap. "It tends to have a lot of bones!" We asked for a replacement and she grudgingly obliged. - The fried rice was bland and underseasoned. - The sushi rolls (godzirra) were filled with excessive cream cheese and lacked the promised "crunch" - The Icing on the cake? The waitress snickered at me when I asked if the OJ at brunch was fresh. Thankfully we were using a LivingSocial deal. I will not return. read more

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The sushi is decent - and there are some good cocktails here like the Guava Mint Julep. Definitely recommend the Tako Salad - which was an octopus ceviche on rice with a very spicy plum sauce. Only downside and reason I took away a star was the fact that ordering is all done on the phone. I do get it - the pandemic has caused restaurants to downsize. read more

I loved everything about this place. The food was amazing, atmosphere was great. The amount of vegetarian and vegan choices was great. We did not experience a wait to get a table (Sunday afternoon). read more

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You need a reservation on a weeknight! We got there at 8pm and there was a 30min wait. As a vegetarian I got the Dirty Vegan (tofu, broccoli over Udon thick noodles in a peanut coconut sauce) so delicious! It was a pretty big dish as well. The Garden Balls were delicious but spicy, the description says eel sauce but there is no actual eel in the sauce. For dessert I got the green tea ice cream, mango sorbet and deep fried tempura cheesecake which was divine! And I'm not even a cheesecake fan. Please note that karaoke has been moved to Thursday night, their website has not been updated. They bought the building next door so once construction starts they will be double the size. They have the same quality fish and sushi roller that Kushi or any other high end sushi restaurant. But they pride themselves on being funky, sushi can be fun! read more

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I've been to Sticky Rice three times now. It's in a good location due to it's proximity to Little Miss Whiskey's and other regular spots of mine. However, I haven't fallen for it. I think the noodles are just "ok"; I've had the chicken noodles before and they left much to be desired. I've also had sushi here twice. I think the sushi here is not as good of quality as other sushi restaurants in the area. I actually have left at times not feeling well from the sushi - fishy in a not-so-good way. While the hostess(es) are often friendly, the waitstaff generally seems too casual and not attentive enough. The last time I went we had a nice waitress, who fixed an order that came out front quickly and was cool about it. Other than that, our waitresses (never men) often seem too hip to serve us quickly and in a friendly manner. I don't like feeling like a burden when I dine out. I also really hate their beer list. It's all IPA's and other things I just don't drink. An expansion or update would be nice! read more

This Yelper is a big fan of restos that take a somewhat traditional concept and put their own spin on it. Why not deconstruct guacamole, make gourmet grill cheese with all the fixins, or even spice up standard rice with coriander and cayenne? Sticky Rice takes to reinventing the sushi wheel with ease. First of all, I knew I would like it before I even walked in, because there was a standing blackboard outside and on it was written, "Open wide and put our stick balls inside you." (see the photo I added, #53) To even the most prude patron, that alone would at least crack a smile, right? We went early since, after reading the Yelp reviews, we were well aware of the fact that it got packed quickly. We had no issues getting a table and everyone who works there was super down-to-earth and friendly. Our host even asked if he could take a picture of our sushi with his new 4G. Since the only reason the bf doesn't have one is because he's waiting for the white one to come out, we did not hesitate to say but of course! But I digress. The food was inventive and tasty. We had a couple basics like salmon and yellowtail nigiri. The yellowtail was especially delicious topped with sesame seeds and chive. We of course had to get the sticky balls and they did not disappoint. Fried balls of delicious rice, crab, and tuna with a few surprising sauces. Yum. We got the gozirra roll per our server's recommendation, and although it was tasty, there is a bit too much sauce and cream cheese going on for my taste. The spicy tuna roll even had a little spin put on it with a dollop of hot sauce on top, and I was thankful it was actually spicy! Makes sense this place is called Sticky Rice because I was genuinely impressed with the rice. It was perfectly cooked and had the perfect consistency. I could have just had a bowl of the rice and been satisfied. All in all very tasty. It's a bit far to trek for sushi given the fact that transportation to H St. is still lacking, so if you have a car and plan on going soon, invite me along. read more

Sticky Rice - Can't make this stuff up - Sushi Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My favorite place on H street! Love, love, love every single item on their menu. My go to: Avocado tempura: the texture is amazing, the perfect mix of crunch and gooeyness, and amazing flavors. The Yum Yum: might be my new favorite: love the crunch, and flavors. Want more! Mongolian beef: the meat is well seasoned and has a perfect level of Asian spiciness to it. The udon noodles are my favorite choice to go with it. Tater tots and their awesome sauce is a no-brainer, but nothing can beat the sushi. read more

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Absolutely amazing food and cocktails. There was a mixup with location through my Uber eats order and the owner helped me out. I highly recommend this place because everyone we interacted with was nice but the food is top notch. My friends and I will definitely be back. read more

First star for service and second star for food. My first time at Sticky rice was so bad. First the hostess she is a fat girl said I have to wait about 1-2 hrs because the restaurant full and laughing. I ask her really? Because they have second floor and look not busy. Then another guy take me and my friend to second floor and it's not full like she said. They still have table so why she said it's full?! I work as a server too but i treat everyone are the same. If you want a good star or get a good appreciation, you have to treat anyone good. Not like this! About food sushi was good but wasabi i don't know you gave me the old one or not because it kind of black wasabi. read more

Sticky Rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Unlike a certain friend of mine, I'm a sushi lover! And for sushi lovers, Sticky Rice offers some amazing varieties of sushi that are both unique and delicious. I love their their signature Godzirra roll, but their sashimi and speciality selections are absolutely to die for. Don't forget the bucket of tots, they are a must at any visit. I tried the Drawn n' Buttered on my last visit though and was sadly disappointed. A small little slab of sliced maki roll inside a seaweed wrap with a little bowl of ordinary butter, ginger and wasabi. It was boring and left me wanting something else. Stay clear of the noodle dishes, my wife tried the Mongolian Beef. Looked so good on the menu but again very bland and without flavor. I am a big fan of Sticky Rice because of their sushi and wide selection of flavored sake. If you are not a sushi lover than you might not want to go here because the other stuff is just not up to the same quality. Another minus is that they are kinda pricey and have tiny bathrooms. Also the restaurant is inside a three level row house with rather limited seating. DONT PARK AT THE AUTOZONE ACROSS THE STREET - THEY WILL TOW YOU. There's typically ample parking on the street, just make sure you pay the meter. read more

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It's been a while since I've been here but I had a taste for some sushi. So I drove from Baltimore to DC to get a specific roll that I remember I really enjoyed the last time I was here. Because of my long drive I called first to see what time they closed. They said 10:30. The person on the phone was rude. I usually take that as a bad sign but I gave him the benefit of the doubt. I knew I was cutting it close bc I left Baltimore at 8:30. I made it and and parked by 10pm and walked to sticky rice. Got there at about 10:05. I walked in and asked for a table for two and the guy said, "no, we are closed" and walked away from me. as he walked away I let him know I called and and asked the closing time which I was told 10:30pm, he didn't even look back to acknowledge me. I believe that was the same rude guy that answered the phone. So I will not be returning to this place. Very poor customer customer service. Find another sushi spot. read more