INITIAL REACTIONS: I don't get it? I don't get the 5 star reviews. The reviews that touch on the ambience of the main restaurant dining area are spot on. It's incredibly drab, boring, and at times feels like you're in a torture chamber with a bunch of people that you hated in high school all attempting to "enjoy" a meal together. I don't want to say that I feel cheated. but. I feel cheated. As I walked into the restaurant, the front door displayed the Michele Star dude advertising how Sushi Ogawa was a "Michelin Recommended Favorite" or something. I had high hopes for my first Omakase experience. THE MEAL: The food itself was "not bad". Is "not bad" something you really want to classify the meal as after you're dropping three $$$ on this damn thing? Really? I don't have expectations of a mind-blowing been transported to another planet euphoric food experience, but I do have an expectation that what I'm eating is really really good and unique. But it wasn't. Actually, the only thing that I would say was really good was this steamed egg dish that was served as an appetizer. Because it's Omakase the petri dish size of the glorious steamed egg was the only bright star in a dark dark restaurant. The sashimi and sushi course was okay. My girlfriend and I kept eating and trying to find reasons to be like "wow, I really like this flavor" or "wow, I love how this tastes like...". But no. It was just like NORMAL sushi DAMN IT. You might be thinking "Oh well, everyone said 'Sit at the bar! The experience is sooooo much better with the Chef assisting you and watching him at work!'". I'm not debating that. I honestly think that would've been better. However, given my experience, the food was just underwhelming. Desert. Two paper thin slices of Kiwi, on grape halved, and a teaspoon(okay maybe tablespoon) sized scoop of Tangerine sorbet. THE SERVICE: I feel bad because at the beginning of our dinner service the server seemed very attentive and nice. However as the night drew on and more people began to fill the restaurant, he seemed to get more stressed out and less attentive. We were handed our check before we even had a chance to finish dessert. We might've well been ushered out. TAKE ME GOOD SIR. OVERALL IMPRESSIONS/SUGGESTIONS: If you're looking for a celebratory dinner or something for a special occasion. This is not the place for you. If you're looking for a place to expand your horizons and maybe find a "good sushi" place, then maybe give this a go and hopefully your experience is better than mine. I wanted to give it 3 stars, but after considering it further...for the price Not worth it. Yikes. read more

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1. Spit out a bone in two pieces of sashimi 2. Several pieces of fish were not fresh and made me gag. I honestly wanted to spit out a few pieces but I forced myself to swallow it down 3. Worst ambience +drab "decor." Do not come with friends. Do not come on a date. 4. Best part of the meal was the mochi ice cream 5. Take a look at this cut of "toro." How can you market yourself as more of a high-end restaurant and serve cuts like this?! Would never return. read more

Sushi Ogawa - Sushi Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had such high hopes, but they were quickly dashed by lack of attention to detail and a focus on filler vs sushi. Skip this place and go to Sushi Nakazawa instead. The staff was the only saving grace, kuddos to the wonderful people that work there. We sat down and immediately saw problems, the linen table cloth was stained in multiple locations and was so wrinkled to the point that it stood out. When I'm paying over $200pp for a meal I expect to have a nice experience. We got the 4 course omakase meal, I really didn't know what to expect as there wasnt a lot of info about on their site that I could find. The meal was nicely paced but included a lot more non-sushi items than I expected. We got things like Miso soup and egg custard with crab. We also got a total of 12 pieces of nigiri. The nigiri was solid but there was only 1 or 2 pieces that blew my mind. I hate to keep comparing to Sushi Nakazawa but they are in a class of their own in DC offering the same type of experience. I feel like the times I have eaten at Sushi Nakazawa the nigiri has been amazing and the service next level. While the staff here are amazing, the level of service at Sushi Nakazawa is unparalleled. The meal by no means was bad, the fish was fresh and good but for the price we paid I was disappointed and Sushi Nakazawa offers a better experience and better quality IMO for the price and is in a much easier location to reach. read more

I made a reservation to celebrate my personal things and had a great lunch at sushi ogawa. I've been there about 4 years ago, and remembered this place is the one of top sushi restaurants in US. I am not an expert of sushi but love sushi as Japanese and experienced many sushi restaurants in Tokyo and all over Japan. I am a bit disappointed because some of them are salty. Especially I didn't like putting soy sauce on the kohada. Their omakase course however was high quality and satisfied me and my husband a lot. I loved chu-toro, anago, uni and hirame. He made variety of sushi in front of us. Sometimes broiled, sometimes used lemon and sea salt. What a entertaining! Thank you Taisho and Okami san. We definitely come back to you for next celebrationヾ(*´｀*)ﾉ゛ read more

Sushi Ogawa - Sushi Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

this place is WAYYYYY overpriced they charged me 16 flipping dollars for 2 GLASSES of sparkeling water. WATER. in total I got 3 rolls 2 miso soups and 2 sparkling waters and a coke and my total was $88 + an additional tip. The food was good but not worth it. read more

I am not sure why i cannot post multiple photos.... I had premium omakae at this place and it was a disapppintment. Not only a baby was constantly crying in the background, but the whole thing was rushed. Also comparing my meals to other previous omakase review, i was definetly underserved in terms of qaunity, qaulity and presentation. I think it could be due to the fact that I went in during the week days. It is also very evident that why this place did not earn a michelin star while sushi taro and nakazawa did. read more

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Food was good and fresh and service was attentive and polite. I was a little confused by the 20% service charge. I asked "is this a tip". Was told it's a service charge. I'm still confused what the purpose of the charge. I was a single diner.. read more

The food here was really good. I order the special sushi assortment and the fish was super fresh.

Really great experience! I had Omakase with sashimi at the sushi bar. Three appetizers and 7 pieces of sashimi and 15 pieces of sushi. The chief made the sushi really fast. Kind of pressure I have to say. Next time I'll eat more slowly. Deserve to try. read more

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Sushi Ogawa is my go to Omakase experience in DC. If you go, be sure to sit at the sushi bar so you can watch the sushi chef work his magic. If possible, also call ahead to see if Chef Ogawa will be there to see the master at work. I've been 4 times already for the sushi bar experience and each time has been different. They take into consideration what fishes are the freshest, and we are never disappointed. My absolute favorite is always the uni - a depending on if it is in season, chef will incorporate it in different ways. They really look at how you react to certain pieces and play off that, which makes the experience feel personalized and special! The rice is also an underappreciated star! It is seasoned with red vinegar - the taste and texture is so unique. Honestly, I would eat anything on top of that rice. At $100 a person, the price really isn't bad for a top tier sushi experience. This will remain our go to spot for any special occasions. read more

Came here for my boyfriend's birthday. The service was amazing. The sushi was fresh and delicious! We sat at the private bar for omakase which was nice. The chef prepared the sushi in front of us. All the food came out pretty fast. I would definitely come back here again! Definitely worth it! It was like 15 course meal! read more

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Came here for a birthday dinner and if you've been to other omakases, this one is NOT WORTH it. Like the other reviewer, the devil is in the details. The temperature of the fish (one of the fish felt like it was defrosted 20 min ago), bones and scales in some bites, flies flying around, not clean (water dripping from the sushi bar, etc. waste of money and would not recommend to any friends or family. If it is your first omakase experience, you might like it bc you dont know any better. For the same price, go to sushi nakazawa. read more

Sushi is fresh by Japanese chef and service is high quality. Highly recommend if you'd like to try quality service and authentic Japanese sushi in DC. Location is not the best but worth to come here. read more

I've been to Taro, I've been to NakaZawa and I've been to Japan. THIS IS THE BEST IVE EVER HAD. I ordered carry out on a whim and was blown away. How could a place so good not be well known? Truly a hidden gem in the city. 3 things that stand out: 1) The rice: the rice is PERFECT. It's soft and melts in your mouth but it's not mushy. Don't underestimate the importance of rice in good sushi. 2) The freshness: every single bite I've had has only been topped with the freshest most thoughtfully prepared fish. 3) Its so smooth: let me explain: I've devoured huge platters here meant for 2-3 people. This is the only sushi I can eat in copious amounts that doesn't leave me feeling bloated. It's almost like you're eating air. I'm not sure what it is but this sushi goes down like a glass of 20 year scotch or a very fine cigar. Smoothness: Truly the mark of refined cuisine. read more

I've done a few omakases here in DC. And while nothing tops Sushi Taro, Sushi Ogawa is right up there and is actually more of my go-to since it's just a more accessible. And if you can't get a seat and enjoy the meal, then what's the point? If an omakase was served but no one was there to eat it, did it actually happen? Ponder that... But I digress. Sushi Ogawa is definitely a bit off the beaten path for DC standards as it's located on the first floor of an apartment building between Dupont and Woodley. Not somewhere you'd normally go for a meal, but somewhere you should make the trip out for. The quality of the meal exceeds the price point. So that just means more can be spent on bottles of sake. And once you're a bottle or two in, then the quality and the price point both look even better through some fermented rice liquor googles. It may not have the brand recognition or the Michelin star, but Sushi Ogawa is worthy of a visit. read more

Yummy and authentic, and fast service for takeout/delivery. Also, the staff/owners are very kind- I was stuck here after picking up when I was completely unprepared for a severe thunderstorm, and the staff/owner was kind enough to drop me off. Thank you Sushi Ogawa, will definitely be back! read more

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Sat at sushi counter to witness how mater chef to bring top quality seafood to table! Love it at first bite! I'd consider it the BEST Japanese restaurant in DMV! Highly highly recommend it! read more

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Food was amazing. I ordered carry out but will definitely be back for dine in and the whole omakase experience

Had a good experience at Sushi Ogawa. Like everyone else, we did Omakase and for the most part it did not disappoint. Well, there was one major disappointment and that was the Wagyu beef. It was very fatty and barely had any flavor in it, I would recommend to anyone to skip that Wagyu and save your money there. Otherwise, the fish was good for the most part. We didn't have any issues with bones, and appreciated that the wasabi and soy sauce were already placed in the pieces of Nigiri. We also got a creative matcha custard for dessert, not the Mochi that some other negative reviews have mentioned. So seems like the restaurant is stepping its game up a bit there. Service was good, no issues there. This is definitely not a place to eat at frequently due to the price, but a nice choice for a special occasional meal. read more

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We are sushi lover and visited Sushi Ogawa year end last year. The sushi course was perfect and exactly true sushi. At this hard time, we decided online order and picked SUSHI EXTRA SPECIAL ASSORTMENT 特上握り寿司30貫盛合せ up. It was beautiful and looks like treasure box. We were really satisfied with this perfect assortment. Highly recommended! read more

Sushi Ogawa - SUSHI EXTRA SPECIAL ASSORTMENT 特上握り寿司30貫盛合せ $125 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been to Sushi Ogawa for the omakase experience more times than any other location mainly because it provides more of a homey vibe and the Chefs we've dealt with including Ogawa all have made it an experience worth coming back. There was a time, Chef Ogawa allowed everyone at the bar to take a group shot together to celebrate someone's birthday. It was an unexpected and amazing moment where he just wanted everyone to have a great time. Chef Jin has been our main chef the past couple times and he really knows how to provide an amazing service. He keeps it very friendly while not be too overbearing, having an easy chat and making sure we are always satisfied at the end of service. Now we make sure that he's always the one to serve us when we make reservations. The hospitality along with the high quality food makes us forever customers. read more

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What an amazing find. Walking distance from the Hilton and good reviews do we decided to try it. Some of the best sushi i have had outside of Japan. The place was packed so they set up the private dining room for us. Awesome and very friendly staff. Kids loved the miso soup and seafood tempura. Sushi was incredible. Everything tasted like it was just freshly caught out of the ocean. Melted in your mouth kinda good. Definitely a must dine if you are in the area. read more

We got their ume sushi 2 person sushi set and an order of crystal rolls for pickup, and it was fresh, filling and delicious. In terms of pickup during COVID, I really appreciate that you just ring a bell at the door for the staff to bring out your order instead of going in the restaurant. Can't wait to try their omakase in the future! read more

Sushi Ogawa - Sushi Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

For our anniversary, the BF and I decided to celebrate with dinner at Sushi Ogawa. This has been in my bookmarks for a year now since their opening in Feb 2016. I have heard many good things about Sushi Ogawa, and I've been (im)patiently waiting to come here. We easily booked reservations through OpenTable and scored parking right across the street from the restaurant. It was pretty empty inside; there was only one other couple having dinner in the dining room and another couple at the sushi counter/chef's bar. That coupled with the small, cozy space and ambiance made us experience feel more intimate. The dining room seats just 16 people, so I would recommend making reservations when possible. There are two private party areas and a seven-seat sushi counter. We chose the omakase, which is $80/person ($100/person at the bar) and requires the entire table's participation. Normally, we'd have omakase at the bar (and I'd recommend doing that if you're looking for an omakase experience); however, we made reservations fairly last minute. If you're looking to do an omakase experience at Sushi Ogawa, I would recommend fronting the extra $20 and making a reservation at the bar where you can watch the chef in action. The omakase menu includes an appetizers, sashimi course, sushi course, soup, and dessert. Omakase literally means "I'll leave it up to you," so it is whatever the chef has in mind for the day. We've had omakase before at Sushi Taro and at Sushi Nakazawa in NYC, and we've always enjoyed the experience. Minoru Ogawa is the owner and chef of Sushi Ogawa, as well as Sushi Capitol in DC. Following his family tradition, Ogawa serves edomae (Edo-style) sushi, a style of sushi where fish is imported from the famous Tsukiji Market in Tokyo. Chef Ogawa has an impressive resume; prior to Sushi Ogawa and Sushi Capitol, he ran the sushi programs at every Mandarin Oriental on the East Coast. We started off with three dishes - fried shrimp, oyster, and tofu. Next, we had our sashimi course with seven pieces. After that came our first sushi course with six nigiri pieces. Another sushi course followed with four more nigiri pieces, and four rolls. Next came our miso soup. And finally, we ended with dessert. Some stand-outs from our meal include chu toro, sake, and uni. I was a bit surprised and disappointed that the Chef overwhelmed some of his nigiri pieces with wasabi (made in-house); it overpowered a lot of our nigiri. We also never got our handroll, even though the menu states that it comes with the sushi portion of the omakase. Some pieces were not quite as winning as others, but even these still reign over some of the lesser sushi restaurants in D.C. Of all the omakase experiences we've had so far, this is - without contest - in the bottom tier. However, it was still a good meal and I walked away with just the right amount of fullness. And honestly, $80/person is not that bad for an omakase meal. Plus, service was polite and prompt. If you're looking to try omakase and/or have some good sushi, stop by Sushi Ogawa. read more

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Sushi Ogawa is chef-owned and -run by Chef Minoru Ogawa. He is a trained sushi specialist and he was in charge of all the sushi preparation/quality control/menu of the Mandarin hotels. We were fans of Sushi Capitol, but ever hearing Chef Ogawa offering an omakase-only meal at Sushi Ogawa, we made the switch! I highly recommend in requesting seats at the sushi counter, so you can see the chef himself at work. The experience is always laid-back and super pleasant - each fish is cut perfectly and with precision, and all are very fresh and delicious. I am an oo'toro person, so I always make sure I order a handful of extras of the temakis (can't get enough!). This is a lovely gem in DC, and definitely the best sushi you can get in the DC area! :D I highly recommend! +Omakase +Chef Ogawa :D +reservations offered read more

great food, great service. omakase experience a bit pricey for the variety of products. that being said, i will keep coming back because the ambiance is lovely and staff are very kind read more

Sushi Ogawa - uni and otoro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I have mixed feelings about this place - the bottom line is: the raw foods are excellent and the warm foods are mediocre. The boyfriend and I went here for their omakase menu. Be aware for wine lovers out there: they don't have wine, just sake and beer, which was a little disappointing (a nice glass of pinot grigio would have really added to the experience, but oh well!). The omakase starts off with 3 appetizers - there was an oyster, which is large and meaty but a little too fishy for my taste. The warm custard with eel was nice and flavorful, but I didn't care too much for the fried fish cheek. Too many small bones, took away from the experience, even if the cheek is often the softest part of the fish. The sashimi portion of the meal was definitely my favorite. I usually don't like mackeral, but I didn't find this one very fishy at all. The tuna was soft and delicious, as was the salmon. The best part of the sashimi was definitely the yellowtail. I could have had a whole plate of that and been happy. The nigiri that came next was my second favorite - wish the exception of the shrimp (which I generally find to be a difficult thing to eat raw), the rest of the fish (salmon, butterfish, etc) were delicious and well prepared. They then break up the meal with a little clam miso, which I didn't have too much of because I was definitely starting to feel full by this point. The last sushi/nigiri dish had scallop (which I usually don't like raw, but this one I found okay), octopus (surprisingly very soft and not tough in texture at all) and eel (again, beautifully prepared), as well as small pieces of sushi with salmon, yellowtail and tuna. The night finished off with some nice green tea ice cream. Definitely satisfied and more than enough food! Overall, the sushi, sashimi and nigiri are amazing and worth the $80 omakase price tag. The things that brought it down a little, for me, were the warm dishes (ie: the appetizers - almost could have done without them, honestly) and the lack of wine options. Still would recommend this place, particularly the raw options! read more

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I think that this is one of best sushi places in DC. The menu offers a few non-sushi/sashimi items but if you go to this place, you should focus your attention on the sushi. This place finds some of the best seafood in the area and prepares it well. The rice is spot on. The cut and proportion to rice is well done. Place was a bit small and I can hear the people in the next table, but the entire place's ambience was calm and relaxing. I ordered the set menu. It started with a few appetizers/starters (Veggie, Fried Items and a Small Custard). It was followed by a sashimi course. Then a sushi course. A clam miso soup is served next. Then it ends with a few more items of sushi and a few rolls (not that big but the overall sequence of ifems fills you up). It ended with a green tea ice cream for dessert. The dessert was so-so, the appetizers are good, the sushi/sashimi is amazing. Will I go back? Definitely yes. read more

Walking in to Sushi Ogawa, you're instantly transported to Japan. The hospitality, the decor, and the politeness of the staff are all hints of the what's to come. I highly recommend doing the Chef's Tasting Menu. While it's more expensive and a reservation is definitively required, the interaction with the Chef is priceless. He explained the source and type of the fish he served us. You could see the pleasure of the Chef and his staff making sushi for their guest. Definitely top 1 or 2 sushi restaurants I've been to in DC. I would highly recommend it for a date, business dinner, or small groups. Worth the price, as all the food is of extremely high quality and fresh. read more

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Brought my husband here for his birthday after researching best sushi spots in D.C. We had an amazing time and service was wonderful. I decided to reserve a spot at the bar and I'm glad I did, very personable and the chef/host were able to explain the different types of fish. I honestly cannot tell you all the types, but the ones that stick out to me are the fatty tuna and Spanish mackerel. Hated the fatty tuna and loved the mackerel. I was very surprised by how full I was. I literally thought I'd just be coming here for the experience and eating more after. I didn't even finish my soup and I declined a few pieces. I am not a sushi fan at all, but my husband really enjoyed it all. He even mentioned wanting to go all the time. The issue with service and food like this is you can't go backwards. I don't want anymore poor mans sushi. The standard has been set, sorry Harris teeter. read more

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After a year of zero excellent meals out, my newly vaccinated wife and I decided to splurge. I saw the reviews saying Ogawa has the best sushi in town, and I spent the week looking forward to trying their premium omakase. Reader, I was let down. The food wasn't actually bad. Of course not. On a scale from the worst sushi I've ever had (at a restaurant that may or may not have known that fish come from the ocean) to the best (in New York), this was better than average. There were a lot of courses, at least twenty, which was nice. The sushi rice was very good. And a particular piece of barracuda nigiri was excellent. There was also a very good piece of a white fish with yuzu (although I can't tell you what it was because, see below). But I just never had that feeling of anticipation and then curiosity and then delight that each new piece brings at the best sushi bars. Several pieces were fishy in the bad way. The premium upcharge got us uni and and black caviar toppings on several pieces, but the effect was more "you paid for this expensive ingredient" than "these flavors work together." Wagyu--wagyu!--was mediocre since they didn't torch it enough to bring out the rich nuttiness of the meat. Beyond that, the service was surprisingly sloppy. The kitchen and the bar seemed like they weren't talking to each other, so random other courses interrupted the presentation of sushi. (Does miso soup normally come two-thirds of the way in?) At one point, I waited about 30 minutes for someone to refill my water glass--and when he did, I got sparkling water I didn't order. They forgot to give us chopstick rests. I ran out of gari. The chef often didn't tell us what we were eating. And he regularly put finished pieces in front of empty seats instead of waiting for guests to come back from the bathroom. I don't mean that any one of these things was some huge deal. Even in fine dining, I would forgive all of this if the food was good enough. But it wasn't. I have no idea how other reviewers are saying this is better than Sushi Nakazawa. This isn't in the same league as Sushi Nakazawa. If this had been, say, $50 per person, it would be the city's best-kept secret. But at $200? We're not going back. read more

Placed my order on 11/28/2022 via DoorDash. One of the item I ordered was Special Sushi Assortment for $130 unfortunately it was significantly different from the picture that was posted on their website. When called to complained about the discrepancy between my order and the picture next to the item I ordered I was told in a very rude tone that there was just the wrong picture and they are going to remove it but no apologies nor credit was issued for their mistake in my order that total $229 before taxes and fees. In addition order came without any chopsticks and a very limited number of soy sauce packets which apparently should be ordered as extra items. Simply not honest business that I would never use again. read more

Went here for my birthday, and I have to say... for the price, it's not worth it. We were promised a dining table, but they insisted we chose the sushi bar option when we arrive to the restaurant. This wasn't a huge issue but the hostess was rude about it. The sushi chef was very soft spoken and never really gave us an understanding of what we were actually consuming. The decor of the restaurant was also mediocre at best. You would expect more from a restaurant with four $$$$. Save your money and go elsewhere. read more

feels like I'm in Japan now. great quality, So fresh, fantastic testy!!! I will recommend to my friends!!! read more

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Wow! This is the real deal for sushi. I am well travelled and I can tell you Chef Ogawa is a true Sushi chef. His knife skills are excellent and the fish he served me was perfect. Hint-he does not serve white "tuna"! I was a bit thrown by the 1 menu is it but I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. It is not cheap but worth every penny if you can appreciate a gifted Sushi chef. read more

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Had the omekase dinner and it was a wonderful experience. The quality of the fish/scallop/uni was top notch. I think what makes this place stand out from the other local omekase places is the super friendly/relaxed nature of the chefs. read more

Phenomenal omakase experience at the sushi bar. Quiet and romantic ambiance so an excellent date night pick. ;)

After hearing of this new location opening from Sushi Capitol, I was very curious to try. I arrived here with my friend a touch before 5:00 PM on a reservation for 2 at the sushi counter for omakase. Chef Ogawa masterfully prepared us an omakase that covered a wide spectrum of fish in rapid succession. Our initial courses prior to the nigiri included baby scallop, tofu skin, and fried soft-shell crab and flounder. All were masterfully executed in both flavor and texture. Then, our nigiri wave came. Our pieces included bluefin tuna, bluefin tuna belly (medium fatty and fatty), sweet shrimp, gizzard shad, sweet shrimp, sea urchin, scallop, bonito, striped horse mackerel, grunt fish, mackerel, butter fish, cuttlefish, amberjack, golden eye snapper, octopus, sea eel, and finally a tuna hand roll. All of the aforementioned pieces were expertly crafted and dressed; all should be eaten as quickly as you can. Also keep in mind, Chef Ogawa uses freshly grated wasabi root which is rarely found in most sushi establishments. I really enjoyed the new decor and ambiance as it was a more intimate and had a more upscale feel at the sushi counter versus Sushi Capitol. I now dine here every month and the staff is always accomodating, namely Can and Jeff. As a warning, it is very difficult to park in the area so if you are up for the challenge of parking I would advise coming earlier in the evening. read more

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Delicious sushi! First time trying a omakase meal and made a reservation to have dinner with a friend that was visiting from Singapore. We sat at the sushi bar and got attentive service and the best quality sushi on the spot. Before each piece of nigiri, we were given an explanation on where the fish was from and what cut it was. Would definitely recommend this place! read more

Sit at the sushi counter, and experience one of few traditional sushi Omakase experiences in Washington, DC. On the Japanese scale, service is friendly, rather than serious. I have dined here half a dozen times and I am always 100% satisfied for quality and price. I cannot say the same for the majority of restaurants in our fair city. If you don't like fish, which tastes like fish, you won't like this place; at a proper sushi restaurant fish are aged based on chef's preference, species and seasonality. Their Tako is one of the best. I have had as many as 3 different types of Uni in one evening. The Toro flavor is consistently served with a strong briny flavor. I typically skip the Sashimi course, because it's just too much food. The ambiance in the main dining room is very quiet and I only sit at the counter. IMO, the place could use a little music. read more