i wish chevy chase was closer because i really love the food here. we ordered the last lobster they had and the chef would not serve it due to the quality not meeting his standards--integrity at its finest! everything tastes so fresh and clean. The staff are super friendly and helpful. one of my favorites for sure! read more

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Came here with my friend plus his sister & sister's boyfriend. This is one of their favorite sushi places to eat at and any excuse to go here like my east coast visit was the best reason to go. FOOD: - Seared Lobster: sauteed spinach, enoki mushroom and creamy ponzu. My friend's sister ordered this one and got to try a little piece.. it was delicious and good amount of juicy Lobster meat. Yums! - Shrimp Tempura: five pieces of Prawn tempura. - Chicken Gyoza: my friend had this one and I really like the sauce you dip the gyoza in. - Jo Sushi: Nine pieces of the chef's finest Nigiri selection of the day. I can't remember what fishes were besides the Salmon, Tuna and Unagi (grilled with teriyaki sauce) but all of them were very delicious. Each cuts were pretty thick and tasted fresh so I believe it was worth the $30. - Sweet and Spicy Roll: Eel, pickled ginger, spicy Tuna, Avocado, Jalapeno and Kabayaki. Another delicious pick by me. We all shared this roll since I knew I wouldn't be able to finish it and everyone loved it. Good amount of sweetness and spiciness. The Jalapeno on top gave the spiciness a good kick, not too overwhelming. - Yasai Sushi: Chef's finest selection of Vegetarian sushi. My friend had this one due to his seafood allergy. Seaweed paper was replaced with Soy paper. I'm not a fan of Vegetarian rolls since I like my meat but this one was an exception. I find it pretty tasty and the vegetables that were used in the rolls were fresh. DESSERT: - Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream: one big scoop! I love Matcha Green Tea and this one was delicious! - Bread Pudding with Green Tea whipped cream and Vanilla ice cream. OH MY GAWWWWD! I wish I ordered this one! #sexytimeinmymouth! SERVICE: Shout out to our server, Victoria for the best service we've ever had at a sushi restaurant or at any restaurant in general. She was gracious, knowledgeable and very considerate. My friend has seafood allergy and he wasn't going to take a chance by having seaweed wrapped around his sushi so Victoria informed us that it could be replaced by a soy paper wrap. It was a big thing for me that she went above and beyond to make sure that my friend is going to be satisfied with his food and still be alive when he leaves the restaurant. Did I mention that it was her official FIRST DAY on the job and she did an excellent job! She had mentioned to my friends sister that they went through about 3 weeks of training before officially starting their job. OVERALL: This place is on the pricey side. Don't get me wrong, the customer service is absolutely wonderful and on point, and the ambiance was more of romantic, sophisticated vibe. I wouldn't mind going back! read more

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Three and a quarter stars to pay DC prices for conservative portions of good quality sushi off a somewhat limited menu in date-appropriate ambiance. Service is consistently polite, as to be expected for this neighborhood. The main reason we come back is convenient proximity, and I'm guessing that's true for most of their business since they're tucked back by the Giant. I was surprised to see only three options under kitchen entrees, with the core of the non-sushi menu structured as reasonably tasty apps. Hot sake typically suits us just fine. The Donkey Kong cocktail offers a conservative amount of whiskey with a heavy dose of ginger beer and citrus, a touch of bitters, and poured over enough ice and shiso leaf garnish to cut the moderate sweetness. In terms of portion value, tempura udon soup is the best-- chewy noodles, napa cabbage, shiitake, choy, and asparagus sliced on bias in an umami broth garnished with two prawn tempura and fish cake in a medium bowl. Chirashi is an okay value, with lightly seasoned rice dotted with sesame seeds; the lack of pickles despite the description made me sad. Duck confit was a touch overcooked, but the salmon ceviche had a great yuzu dressing despite the unwieldy mounting of roe. I preferred the simpler unagi roll to the Element roll, even if the latter incorporates potato crisps with mild tartar sauce on the side in a fat kid culmination... avocado less upstaged than the tuna, and the soy paper wrapper made for a neutral vessel. Hit list: sweet & spicy roll, Chevy Chase roll, futomaki, walu tataki, shirome carpaccio, seared lobster & scallop, smoked mussel miso, lobster asparagus suinomo, beef tenderloin tataki, roasted salmon miso yu-an. read more

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Need a place to have great sushi and awesome cocktails at the same time? Sushi-ko is the answer. Sushi-ko is known for good quality sushi and other Japanese dishes but much for fabulous martini and other cocktails.. Try Fabulous sushi HH between 4:30-7pm. $5 food items including crunch shrimp, grilled beef ($7) and octopus, salmon spring roll, crunch shrimp roll, crunch spicy tuna roll and more. $5 martini (white cosmopolitan, lychee martini, peachitini, lounge lemonade and etc..) -Lounge lemonade: looking fabulous and taste awesome! -Crunch shrimp: 2 perfectly fried jumbo shrimp tempura... -Grilled octopus: again grilled to be perfection. very tasty. -Rolls: gone in 60 seconds. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Very dependable neighborhood sushi place. Best in the vicinity for sure.

This is a nice place for a low key Happy hour. $5 specialty drinks and $5 sushi choices. The crunchy shrimp roll was my favorite, but the crunchy tuna roll was equally good. The bartender was great. Loved the lychee martini and the white cosmos were even better! The bar area is modern and inviting. It is definitely a pleasant place to unwind after work. Parking is validated and we didn't have to pay a dime. If you're a lush and linger over a martini or three you may have to pay a small amount to park. So, drink up Pooh Bears and enjoy your time here. read more

My family had dinner tonight at Sushiko - apparently they first time they ere open for dining in the restaurant in two years (just take out / delivery since the pandemic started)! They did a fabulous job. The sushi was fantastic and the service was excellent. We will definitely plan to return again soon. Thank you Sushiko for making a rainy evening much more fun. read more

I really enjoyed the service, I love when a server knows their cuisine. I prefer Omakase and I have been craving good sushi for the last 7 months since I found myself in DC. After trying one or two spots, I gave up as the quality out here is just unacceptable and greasy rolls gross me out. This place knows what it is doing and it does it right. She used the correct terms for the fish and knew the accouterments. The uni was outstanding, a deep orange red and very tasty and naturally sweet. The rest of the dinner was done right, but I have a personal preference for locally sourced fresh seafood. I like my fish to taste like butter and melt in my mouth, to glisten wetly as if just caught. We were there at the end of the night and I am sure the fish had been in the bar area but it lacked the luster, I know they ship in from Japan. I am not sure how they could not - because there is a limit on fresh fish around here from what I understand. That said, this will now be my go to place for sushi. I trust them. They do it right. The fish, maybe not just caught, is well maintained and thus still fresh, the proportions are right, the taste is very high quality, and that is what matters. read more

My fiancé and I celebrated the 3-year anniversary of the day we met by going to a sushi bar, as we did on Jan 31, 2013. This time, we chose a slightly more upscale sushi bar: Sushi Ko in Chevy Chase / Friendship Heights. It's in a ritzy part of town and has some seriously awesome sushi options. My only complaint is that the portion sizes are small! My fiancé decided to order off the Restaurant Week (as it happened to be Restaurant Week), but I ordered a la carte. I got the Omakase Sashimi, which came with 15 very fresh pieces of fish (ranging from tuna, salmon, eel, yellowtail, and even shrimp). This was very delicious, but it wasn't enough food. I even ordered rice on the side and still wasn't full. I also ordered the coconut ice cream, which came with a mango topping. Decent! My fiancé ordered off the restaurant week menu and got: -First course: Suimono (lobster, asparagus, enoki mushrooms, dashi). This was a soup and my fiancé liked it, but they kind of skimped on the lobster portion. -Second course: Tsukuri (chef's choice of fish) -Third course: Edomae style sushi (chef's choice of fish) -Fourth course: Mizumono (green tea ice cream). This was the only dessert choice and my fiancé liked it, but it was a small portion. Service was great and the atmosphere is nice. Not super dim and romantic and a little more casual than we expected, but still very nice. And we loved the decor. It's located a couple blocks away from the Friendship Heights Metro station, but we drove there (and there's a parking lot in the back, for which they validate). Overall, we had a good experience at Sushi Ko. It's by no means our favorite sushi place and they did kind of skimp on the portions, but we still enjoyed the experience. read more

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Out of all the sushi places I have ever been to, this is by far the best sushi I have ever had. Their Tuna 5 ways is unbeatable, offering o-toro, chu-toro and another fatty-tuna. We proceeded to have spicy tuna and negihama rolls and some tako options. The sashimi option was delicious, offering the best available fish of the day. We also had soft shell crab, ikura, seaweed salad and soup. Overall, the food experience was exceptional! Ambiance: very family-style. The bar is off to the side and not very visible from the dining area. The drinks were great! Service: very friendly and prompt staff! I loved the experience! read more

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I returned to Sushiko to use the Living Social coupon. It must be a curse because I was swiped by the Metro Bus at that wretched T-junction at Western Ave. I reached the restaurant at 8:30 PM to meet my friend but we didnt eat till 10 PM because of the police report. Stupid Bus! We were so famished but decided to be healthy. We ordered the seaweed salad - it had three types of seaweed - the regular stringy green agar like ones, the wakame kelp and the red flat varietal. The salad was tossed in a creamy sesame sauce which was lacking salt. I dipped it in some soy to complete the taste. We also ordered the sashimi platter - it was a huge platter of higher grade sashimi from fatty tuna to fresh makerel to yellowtail to scallops! The tuna tartare was also delicious, there was a good variety on the platter. The nice server even gave us a bowl of rice to share. I really liked the sashimi I think it's the thing to order forget about other medicre dishes there, the sashimi was fresh!! read more

My go-to for a very tasty meal with my friends. Delicious sushi and I love their wilted spinach salad with mushrooms. I live nearby so I'm probably there every couple months. Definitely spendy! But worth it. read more

This place is super expensive for what it is. Don't get me wrong, the customer service is absolutely wonderful and on point, and the ambiance hints of sophistication. I really love how sitting at the bar allows for full views of sushi-making. The sushi itself tastes alright. It is definitely upper tier sushi, but for the price charged, it demands to be some of the best sushi ever had. Sake is very good. It goes down smoothly. Water was refilled throughout the entire meal. Dessert was lychee ice cream and bread pudding for two. Both were delicious yet starkly different. Warm, rich flavors contrasting with light, airy, sorbet. Hey, opposites attract! I would only return for a special occasion. read more

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I loved the look of this restaurant. There is a spare, clean, Asian esthetic, with parallel wooden beams in the ceiling, and lots of horizontal and vertical lines providing a pleasing geometrical decor. You have plenty of seating options. You can sidle up to the bar, or place yourself in a recessed area away from most of the activity. There were pleasing art works through out the space. We thought we would try happy hour as an affordable way to take the measure of their offerings. We started with spicy tuna and spicy avocado hand rolls which were wrapped in tofu rather than sea weed. Both were excellent, albeit somewhat small. We followed with crispy brussels sprouts that had good texture, richness, with a hint of sweetness. Our last pick was chicken karaage, little coated balls of chicken that paired well with thin pickle slices. We liked everything we were served. My wife had a cocktail consisting of vodka, fresh lemonade, ginger, and pomegranate. I had a taste, and recommend it if you enjoy a tart drink with dinner. They validate parking, which otherwise can be an added expense when in the Chevy Chase area. This is a nice option when you are in the mood for Japanese. read more

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My best friend and I stumbled upon this gem for happy hour before heading to the Giant right next door & I'm so glad we did! Def must check this place out for delicious & strong drinks for only $5. Pros: 1. ambience (nice decor, very clean, very attentive service, & they have a comfy lounge area in the back. 2. happy hour drinks are only $5 & they're so delicious!! 3. their brussels sprouts & crunchy handrolls were so unique & addictingly good! Cons: 1. Don't get their panko shrimp (it was really disappointing taste-wise & they only give you 2 pieces. like really?! I get more, tastier deep fried shrimp at Giant for the same price) 2. our server accidentally charged us 2 extra drinks so always, ALWAYS check your bill before paying because they don't give you an itemized receipt once you give them your credit cards. Our bill came out to $40 each and we ordered 3 drinks each (6 total), 2 orders of brussels sprouts, 2 orders of handrolls (salmon & tuna), panko shrimp (don't get), and their ceviche (good but not worth the money, honestly). Overall, pretty impressed with their happy hour deals & our meal! We'll be back :) read more

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Great sushi restaurant! I've been here for lunch several times for the 3 course lunch tasting menu for $25. My friend took me here for my birthday lunch last month. I always start with the miso soup, followed up by selection of sashimi, and finally the sushi assortment. The sashimi feels fresh and just melts in your mouth. I chose the crunchy spicy tuna roll which was delicious. The piece of ginger inside the roll set this apart from other rolls at other restaurant. My friend got the blue crab California roll and we both agreed that the tuna roll was much better. They also have a great happy hour! But get here early, especially on Fridays, because the bar space is limited and gets quite crowded. read more

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Best sushi EVER. Just carryout for the moment tho. A bit pricey, but honestly, the best in town.

It was a very pleasant evening. We were four people, spanning three generations. The older members of our party were known to really enjoy Japanese food. The younger ones had limited previous familiarity. These blends of taste needed to be addressed. Oand our choices of foods succeeded in blending good balance and a very pleasant blend of tastes. We had an excellent set of Pork Ribs -- those were adequately cooked but still very juicy. Those were followed by crispy Brussel Sprouts, which were delicious. And then, each of us followed with a Sushi Roll. Mine was a Sweet and Sour Roll. The salmon and rice were perfect -- and the complement of sauces, spices and attached veggies lent truly outstanding balance. I recommend this restaurant very highly. read more

Pros: Beautiful ambiance and a great place for a fancy date. Waiters were very attentive. My favorite appetizer is the Fried Sweet Potato. Food is good. Parking lot on the outside is convienient for driveres and it is also located by the metro. Cons: Food was somewhat expensive for what it was because it was nothing unique to the restaurant that I couldn't have gotten anywhere else. You're paying for great service and ambiance when you go here. They do have a happy hour that makes up for the price issue though! read more

My to go place for sushi, Since it's near my work. Me and my partner always meet here on break time and it was lovely each time. Friendly staff, decent food, joyful atmosphere. We loved it here! read more

I had the pleasure of dining here for a private party with basically unlimited food and drink so we had everything party platter style. I'm not a sushi fan but I had a great time although I only ate the salmon and shrimp dishes. The steak skewers we got were very delicious, tender. The gyoza were also great. I kept eating the salmon and shrimp sashimi as much as my tummy could allow. Everything was very fresh and of good quality. The cocktails were also very fun. I loved the one with the lychee! I also tried a cocktail that was spicy which was pretty interesting in a drink. The decor of the place is very swank! We stayed in the private party room which had cool modern murals on the ceiling. I never would have expected such a good sushi place tucked away in a shopping center with Giant. I would Deffo come back! read more

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The hostess are amazing!! Absolutely love them. The vibe is welcoming and kind! The food is EXCELLENT! I loved it so much. The waitress that we had the other night was rude. They kept inter changing between 2 people. When we were deciding to have wine she took one of our menus and told us we only needed one menu. She seemed mad we were there. When another lady brought the check she stood at the table waiting for my husband to take the credit card out. We barely had time to look at it. She just took it. Overall the atmosphere is as amazing! The chefs know what they are going ! read more

I went here for the first time tonight and I must say it was exquisite! I chose to sit at the bar and I sure am glad that I did because it allowed me to meet the dashing and charming barkeep named Yosef. He was a consummate gentleman and an adept mixologist. He made a great "saketini" for me and a delicious non-alcoholic mango margarita for my 16-year-old date. His associate Carson was also quite a delight. Between the two of them they were able to provide some superb suggestions for food choices. I found the hamachi crudo especially exceptional and my date loved the ceviche. The sushi itself wasn't quite as traditional as the Japanese fare that I enjoyed during my time stationed in Okinawa, but I think that any master "itamae" would approve. read more

This place has happy hour until 7:30pm! They have pretty good drink and food specials, although the sushi rolls are "hand rolls" with soy paper and not seaweed. They're more reminiscent of a small sushi burrito actually. My date and I ordered all the hand rolls on the happy hour menu, as well as brussel sprouts and chicken karaage to share. The regular dinner menu looked fairly pricey so HH is definitely the better bargain. It's only available at the bar and lounge area. One thing to note too, is that you can't see the restaurant from the road. It's on the other side of the building, and there's some construction going on around there so parking was a bit complicated. I ended up parking in the lot behind it, which is also for The Collection. read more

Some of the best sushi I've had in DC! Himachi crudo was delicious. Calamari was super fresh. The elements role was also amazing. So much going on but u can also taste everything! They have a great happy hour if you can find a spot in their bar/lounge. read more

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I enjoy the look of Sushi-Ko but I was letdown by the sushi itself. Place is very large and broken down into three main sections, the regular bar area that looks out onto the street, the sushi bar where you can watch or talk to the sushi chefs and the main dining area. Even though I was alone during my visit, I sat in the main dining area. The area was open and nice, dim lighting would be nice for date night. The sushi here is very small, maybe I am spoiled by normal huge American portions but these sushi pieces appeared to be overly small. They were also pretty average, it wasn't that the fish was bad or not fresh, I just didn't feel the rolls were well made at the appropriate size in relation to the price. I was able to try the salmon, California roll and eel, the eel was especially on the small side and portions were extremely skimpy. The rolls just didn't live up to my expectations. Service was decent, my waiter Carlos was very nice, only issue with him is he speaks in a low voice so I had trouble at times hearing what he was saying. I do not believe I shall return as I don't live close enough and this place did not impress me enough to become part of my regular rotation. read more

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The best sushi place in town ! I went with my boyfriend and I had an amazing time. The bartender Yosef made me a delicious mango margarita and it was delicious:) read more

Everything was fine here. Service was okay, food was fresh. A sake flight cost $30............... The crispy brussel sprouts was delicious with a kick, Omakase Nigiri$ 30 was good Udon tempura, satsumaimo tempura, element Roll and Salmon Roll all okay. I'd skip the Toro Taku Roll, the east west roll, seasonal wild mushroom roll (weird taste) and the chocolate dream dessert. The restaurant is nice, but with so many other sushi places nearby, I think we'll try one of them next time. read more

Ume-Shiso ... mmm that plum paste taste Tarty salty tasty rather than sweet Hosa-maki style By far my fave *thumbs up* Don't let the size fool ye Other picks from the food porn were par And that's just fine His bread pudding was nommy Adorbs green tea mousse topping Please refer to food porn to fulfill your curiosities Conveniently located across a paid parking lot Outdoor seating option Friendly host staff read more

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I actually live in DC near Sushiko and have been eating here for years but will NOT eat here anymore. The last time I dined there was about 3 weeks ago and it wasn't a good experience. I arrived for happy hour at 530pm and sat at the bar. Within in 15 minutes, there 2 different families with a total of 5 kids sat at the bar leaving only 2 other seats for adult customers. Unacceptable that management allows kids to take over the bar are that has maybe 12 seats because the parents are too cheap to get a table to dine because the restaurant doesn't allow happy hour in the restaurant. If this wan't bad enough, a couple of 4 adults arrived, who insisted on sitting at the bar (too cheap to get a table), so the manager added more seats to the already crowded bar and I had this rude woman breathing down my neck, examining everything I ordered. Also, the quality of the food has declined tremendously over the past 2 years, as the the restaurant cannot seem to handle happy hour crowd. Some sushi comes out ice cold because it has been pre-plated and the prices for the declining quality of sushi also keep increasing. After my last visit to the restaurant, I arrived home and had diarrhea. As a regular customer, who used to eat there every week, the bar tenders rarely almost never gave me anything free. at not only did I have stomach cramps from eating there. read more

Ordered the Age Tofu (fried tofu in a chili daikon and ginger broth), Seared Lobster (buttery lobster tail with creamy ponzu sauce served with sauteed forest mushrooms and spinach), Rock Shrimp & Asparagus Tempura (served with a yuzu roumelade and seaweed salt) small dishes as well as the softshell roll, tuna and jalapeno roll (tuna with jalapeno and cilantro) , and the crunchy eel roll (cooked eel and pickled radish). Ambience: trendy date spot with modern Asian influenced decor. Make sure to bring your parking pass for validation! Service: Great especially for the prices paid. The waiter even went ahead and split some of our small dishes to be served individually. Nice personal touch. Food: I'd steer clear from the sushi rolls or maki temaki (except for the crispy eel roll- that is worth a try). Instead I'd pick a couple small dishes to be shared amongst the table. read more

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Excellent food, ambience and service! The salmon ceviche is to die for! The lunch combo had a good variance in Japanese options. read more

This was a really good sushi experience. Mostly, the variety of dishes and the option of having a lunch combination with salad and side was really great. The sushi tasted great. It's also a fairly quiet atmosphere compared to the more popular dining areas in DC, but still upscale - I'd recommend it for a business lunch or something of that sort. The staff was also very friendly, helpful and attentive. ..and I LOVED the seaweed salad! read more

I was with a large group of foodies from LA, FL, and DC. We tried almost everything on the menu and were never disappointed with the food quality or service. The drinks were exotic and outstanding. It was a meal we didn't want to end- but it did with an outstanding dessert menu. Sushi doesn't get better and I know have a new go to restaurant. read more

I don't really know what to say about this place. The reviews were all great, and my husband really liked it, but I wasn't impressed. We tried plenty of sushi and I thought it was just average (especially for the price). Taro and Kushi are way better in my opinion, even Kaz is better. I was more impressed with a creamy lobster and scallop dish, but not enough to make me come back. There was nothing really wrong with any of it, but it didn't stand up to my expectations. My husband might disagree, but I found it to be overpriced for average sushi. The pear martini, however, was delicious. read more

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Not bad for a quick bite. I am a bit of a sushi fanatic so I would say that their sushi was just okay! It was def better than the stuff you get at the grocery but by no means the top quality I have found at other places within DC. Now service was top notch sitting at the bar. The bartender was on top of filling up the water and offering great suggestions. The hot tea was good as well! I would recommend this place for a quick bit but not if you want the whole experience when it comes to sushi selections! read more

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Amazing sushi/sashimi and hot food! Always excellent service, the staff is very attentive and prompt if something is off or you need a refill. I've been twice and wouldn't hesitate to go again! read more

delicious sushi and very tasteless rice, fried shrimp and fried vegetables , a lot of oil , that's why I felt just oil taste, but sushi real tasty read more

Another amazing time here. Thanks for the very best happy hour!! The food special and drink specials are perfectly priced! This area really need a place like this: high level taste and low level prices! read more

Overall, I would say the Autumn Omakase was really great. My only thing would be the taste of the sauce in the wagyu sando definitely overpowered the flavor of the meat. Definitely would love to come here and try out just a large order of sashimi and nigiri assortments as those two dishes were super fresh and tasted amazing. Service was absolutely wonderful and the price for six dishes was well worth it. read more

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