This is possibly the best lunch deal in DC. Came with my team for a celebratory lunch and really enjoyed ourselves. I loved that they did the hand roll option - it was so good!!!! Glad that we showed up right at opening because there can be quite a bit of a wait otherwise. My one comment is I really wish they asked people who were waiting to be seated (when there's no available seats) to sit outside or gave them a text when it was time to come back. It was just a little awkward that I was trying to enjoy my lunch with at one point 12 people standing right behind us hoping we would get up soon. read more

Kiyomi by Masaaki Uchi Uchino - California hand roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great affordable omakase! Former head chef at Sushi Nakazawa's restaurant the sushi quality is on par and the space is very clean modern and intimate perfect for an omakase. Uchi is an amazing chef and he is very kind and knowledgeable he is very attentive in his service and his food. My favorites were the mackerel which was very fresh and not fishy at all which is always a good indicators for high quality sushi. The ginger was also freshly prepared and very refreshing. One new fish I discovered that was very tasty was the porgy a very clean and firm white fish. Overall very nice place for dinner read more

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I went for the $40 sushi lunch special. The 7 pieces of nigiri I got were all excellent, as was the handroll and the soup. My only issue was that it wasn't enough food for lunch...I was still hungry after. If they added a little more to the meal, I'd push this up to 5 stars. read more

Walking into Kiyomi feels like discovering a sushi secret in plain sight--hidden in The Square food hall, with only 10 counter seats, each reservation feels like scoring front-row access to a culinary performance . What We Experienced We opted for the dinner omakase, and it was an impeccable balance of precision and warmth. Chef Uchi--or one of his adept protégés--delivers each piece with quiet intent. The spicy tuna hand roll surprised me with its crisp nori and bold kick . Highlights included hay-smoked fish, char sushi, and melts-in-your-mouth otoro and uni, all elevated by expertly seasoned rice and subtly nuanced plating . Service & Atmosphere The service strikes a rare balance--focused and attentive without overshadowing the experience. The small sushi bar means the chef can explain each cut if you're curious, yet let the food speak for itself. The ambiance leans casual, softened by the relaxed flow of The Square's communal dining energy. Bonus Tip for Waiting Pro tip: if you're early or waiting for your seat, slip over ten steps behind to the bar in The Square. It's the perfect prelude--grab a cocktail, soak in the vibe, and then slide into that sushi seat ready for magic. Wrap-Up Kiyomi delivers a stunning omakase journey that's both approachable and refined. Whether you crave high-caliber sushi without the stiff formality--or you just want the best value in DC--this place hits every mark. It's not just a meal, it's a quiet, unforgettable experience I'll be coming back for. read more

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I was a little bit disappointed with the sushi course. I ordered Nigiri set with one choice of hand roll. I had high expectations for the restaurant because the chef was Japanese who is also a chef at Nakazawa. First of all, rice was too warm. Second, all sushi were too salty. Fishes were not fresh and too thin. The sushi lacks the sense of carefulness and high quality. Miso soup, service and ambience were great. I'm not sure if I want to come back. So disappointed. read more

Kiyomi is a hidden gem in Washington DC. With only 12 seats and nestled among the other restaurants inside's the food hall. Serving quick omakase lunch for 40$ and dinner omakase was 115$ at the time of this review. The price is worth every bit of what you're getting. With places in DC like Sushi Nakazawi, Sushi Taro, Shoto, and Omakase at Barracks Row, Kiyomi has some serious competition but trust me when I say it stands tall with all these award winning sushi restaurants!!! Kiyomi serves some of the freshest sushi you're going to find in DC. With a wide selection of favorites during lunch, all prepared to perfection. You can't go wrong.!!! It's set inside a food hall which is different but definitely not bad. It's a warm open space that gives a great inside/outside feel to it. I really enjoyed this aspect of the dining experience. Service was flawless, sushi came out quick with minimal waiting from piece to piece. They only serve sake, so if you want something else you can order it from the bar directly behind the Kiyomi seating area. Please go and enjoy, promise you will enjoy it. read more

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Kiyomi Sushi is a 12-seat omakase sushi bar inside "The Square" food hall on K St NW, between 18th and 19th. I stopped by for their $40 Lunch Quick Omakase, which includes 7 nigiri, 1 hand roll and a miso soup. Fortunately, there was no wait, and a few other groups were enjoying the same experience. LUNCH QUICK OMAKASE - 40 * Flounder - The bright, citrusy notes were a pleasant surprise, but the rice was warmer and saltier than I expected. * Yellowtail - This was a standard yellowtail nigiri, but the overly seasoned rice overwhelmed its delicate flavors. Also too much rice per piece. * Striped bass - This was one of my favorites. It had a slightly crunchy texture that contrasted nicely with the soft rice. * Smoked salmon - The smokiness was nice, but I prefer regular salmon over smoked for sushi. * Sable fish - This was nicely seared on the top, but again, the saltier rice overpowered the flavors of the fish. * Fatty tuna - This had a really nice char on the top, roasty and smoky. It didn't quite melt in my mouth, but it was a satisfactory bite. * Crab - The crab was fresh and marinated with a creamy mayo? based sauce. There was a good amount of crab, but it wasn't my favorite. * Spicy salmon crunch hand roll - The crunch were big which was a bit distracting. The spicy salmon was minced/chopped, more like a paste. There wasn't a lot of salmon but it was incredibly saucy. Again, lots of rice here. * Miso soup - The soup was hearty and warm with the perfect amount of miso and lots of scallions which made it very aromatic, and a good ending to the meal. Sadly, this was the highlight of the lunch omakase instead of one of the nigiri or hand roll. Overall, the fish quality was good, but the overly salty, warm rice and generous rice-to-fish ratio detracted from the experience and I couldn't enjoy the natural flavors of the fish. The lunch omakase isn't very filling, so similar to what other reviews have pointed out, you may need to eat a snack or a second lunch afterwards. read more

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Kiyomi sushi is part of the International Square food hall, and is headed up by Chef Uchi. My boyfriend and I came here on a Saturday and were able to park for free in the building, as they offer complimentary parking after 11 AM on Saturdays. The place itself is all bar seating, so you get to watch Chef Uchi make each piece. There isn't much decor but the plates and the tea pots are all very nicely made. My personal favorites were the golden eye snapper nigiri (which was buttery, and melted in your mouth, but wasn't as oily as the mackerel), Negitoro taku (which had a thin sweet cracker and amazing chopped tuna and pickled onions on top) and the yellowtail hand roll (fresh, filling and easy to eat). When we went, there was a heavy emphasis on mackerel and tuna, and I wish there was more variety in the pieces presented. As for beverages, they offer a limited selection of wine, non-alcoholic beverages like tea, beer and sake. I had their sparkling sake while my boyfriend had their beer. The chef explained to us that they go through the building for orders, hence the limited menu. Excited to see their beverages menu expand! read more

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A friend suggested Kiyomi for lunch, and I'm so glad she did! They have an amazing lunch special: a 7-piece omakase for just $40, which also includes miso soup and a hand roll. This special was hard to pass up. Seating is limited and first come, first served, so we decided to go during the week and arrived early to avoid any crowds. There's only counter seating, and they serve each piece of sushi one at a time, which really lets you take in the the flavors of the meal. Every piece of sushi was fresh, filling, and full of flavor, and the miso soup was the perfect complement to the meal. If you're looking for excellent sushi at a great price, check out Kiyomi! It's definitely worth the price. read more

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I wish I took pictures, but I was too busy eating the deliciously warm and fresh fish served! The process was very easy from start to finish. You select a seat at the bar and they begin serving. I do recommend getting there earlier if you are attending for a lunch or dinner, as there are very few seats and I would imagine it fills up quickly. I went for a lunch around noon and there were luckily only one or two other people there. Overall, this is a really amazing experience if you want to try Omakase or if you are in a time crunch. This is an abbreviated Omakase, with seven pieces served with a hand roll and miso soup. It was amazing sitting at the bar as I was able to see them prepare these large pieces of fish in the back, so it really created a very unique and immersive dining experience. My only request would be to have warm sake available. It was a bit of a chilly day and this would've complimented my meal just perfectly. Other than that I wouldn't change a thing! read more

A very subpar experience at the counter of this omakase. Service was meh and the chef barely tried to make conversation or try to see how people felt about the food. I had higher expectations given his background but was disappointed. The fish itself was fine but nothing really stood out as innovative or exciting. The starter dishes were also lackluster. For the price, I'd rather choose another option in DC. read more

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Hot take- this place is overrated. I left hungry and the service left more to be desired. 3 stars is only bc the sushi tasted good. (Review based on December 2023 experience) Came here for a solo lunch mid week. Most of the clientele was either tourists or regulars who looked to be office workers in the building or nearby. Wait was long since every seat was taken but they give you a buzzer and there's plenty of seating options and a bar at the square. Overall decor is open and modern but the kitchen looked at bit barren. Service: Table wasn't fully set for me when I got seated at the counter which I had to point out after a while to be corrected. For some reason, everyone else was attended by Chef Uchi but I seemed to have gotten his sous chef. Chef Uchi stroke up conversation with literally every other person except me. Getting the check also took a while. I almost started to wonder if my poor experience was bc I was the only solo female diner? Not going to jump to conclusions but service was disappointing. Food: Sushi itself was good but for the hype and wait I had expected a filling meal and more creativity on the menu. It seems like they were playing it safe with pieces that are well known and liked. I ended up getting a 2nd lunch after bc I was hungry. Do not recommend. Tldr - Disappointing. If you're willing to pay for good sushi and service, just go to Sushi Nakazawa read more

Kiyomi by Masaaki Uchi Uchino - Sushi Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Chef Uchi is amazing. We knew we had to come to Kiyomi after dining at Sushi Nakazawa (where Chef Uchi was previously the executive chef) many times over the past several years. As always, the selection of fish did not disappoint -- only sourced from the best! Technique and flavors were all on point. We will definitely be coming back. Kiyomi Sushi is located inside the International Square business building, and part of the food hall in the lobby area. I really enjoyed being able to have high quality sushi in a no frills, casual environment. read more

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I came on a weekday to try the Quick Omakase (M-F 11-3pm): $40 per person for 7 pieces of sushi, 1 handroll and miso soup. Everything was delicious, fresh and melts in your mouth. The quality is great, and at such a great price too. The staff were also very attentive. Unfortunately, Chef Uchi was not present when I was there, but I hope to catch him another time. Kiyomi Sushi is located in The Square. If the seats are full, you can get a restaurant buzzer from a staff member. They offer a dinner omakase that is $100 per person by reservation only. The Square offers complimentary parking for 3 hours, after 5pm M-F. There is a 22% service charge already included on the bill. read more

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Came here last year when it was a pop-up and now made my way here for a 2nd time. They have a great 7-piece omakase for only $40 which includes miso soup, a hand roll and made-to-order nigiri. I came during the week so it wouldn't be so crowded, and the lunch patrons' places dispersed. I was excited to try this place once again, however the head chef was not there. Yes, I was disappointed, but it didn't take away from the overall experience. I had also wanted to get a roll that they offer as a lunch takeout, but they said I could not order it and add it to my meal. I was still a little hungry so that would have sealed the deal for me, and I could way away satisfied. But unfortunately, they were sticking the rules. I don't understand why when they are getting more $$ plus the tip is already calculated. My favorites were the fatty tuna, blue crab and the various salmon nigiri. Overall, a great place and fresh sushi. My only regret is that I didn't order for 2 so I could get all the deliciousness 2X. Also, my recommendation would be to allow people to add a roll or create another omakase for 10-courses and charge $100 or $120 for 12 courses. People will pay to try more of this amazing sushi:) read more

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7 course omakase for $40, need I say more. I will though, because it was just. so. good. Every piece dissolved with a buttery texture. The fact that half of them were seared was one of my favorite parts. The king salmon, flounder, sable, and fatty tuna were sensational. Savor the quality and enjoy it! There were only a few seats so keep that in mind when you go! read more

KenScale: 8.0/10 Visit: May 2024 In an age of extravagant sushi omakase (where it would not be out of the ordinary to see sushi counters in New York City charge around $400 or more per person), it is always refreshing to see sushi chefs swim against the tide and offer more affordable alternatives with still high-quality sushi offerings. DC's sushi scene hasn't thankfully quite caught up to NYC in terms of price, and the DC outpost of the acclaimed Sushi Nakazawa still charges below $200 per person. We visited Nakazawa DC a while ago for my birthday, and really liked the experience and hoped to visit in the future. Not too long after our visit, however, I learned that the restaurant's top chef, Masaaki "Uchi" Uchino departed. Chef Uchi later announced an opening of a new project inside an ambitious food hall, The Square. What caught my eyes was the price, with dinner omakase starting at $100 per person and "quick omakase" lunch options (with seven pieces of nigiri, a hand roll and miso soup) at $40 per person. One catch is that the restaurant is not open on Saturday and Sunday, so we had to make a trip along with rush hour traffic to DC from our Maryland home on Friday to try the dinner omakase, which turned out to be more than just solid. Chef Uchi's new project, KIYOMI Sushi by Uchi, is more a stall located in the center of the food hall than a formal restaurant. We were exposed to the loud and busy scene of visitors to the food hall (there was a live music "concert" and as soon as we sat down, there was even fire alarm!). Despite the distractions, there was no denying that the food coming from Chef Uchi's dexterous hands was quite delicious, starting with lovely fatty tuna and smoked salmon on top of rice cracker, followed by Sakura steamed striped bass that you wouldn't be surprised encountering at another high-end Japanese restaurant. The series of nigiris that followed were also delicious. As it was a sea bream season, chef Uchi brought two versions, an adult sea bream and a baby piece with yuzu pepper (the latter was one of the best pieces from our meal). Some of my other favorites included skillfully torched goldeneye snapper, smoked skipjack and cherry salmon, all displaying top-level freshness and enhanced by optimal rice texture. Jun generally agreed with my assessment, except perhaps for firefly squid with shiso flower which she found to be a little too strong (although I did enjoy its crunchy texture). After a tuna hand roll and tamago, we conclude our meal with matcha sweet tofu that was a surprise hit. KIYOMI Sushi takes reservations only for dinner, and the stall has only a dozen seats so getting a reservation in advance is highly recommended. There is a variety of sake, beer and wine options to pair with the dishes. As noted above, if you are visiting the stall on Fridays, you will likely have to face some distractions from the wider food hall. Chef Uchi was friendly and approachable when explaining his dishes or introducing sake glasses we ordered. It was hard to tell whether he will keep preparing nigiris at KIYOMI or move on to a more formal restaurant project. In any event, we both appreciated his bold experiment with bringing high-end sushi at a more approachable price point. We will certainly be back in the future to see how KIYOMI evolves over time. read more

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Too crowded. Not a great date night option based on atmosphere. Good food though. I'd recommend only doing a light sushi meal, rather than fancy splurge. read more

Amazing and beautiful pop up at the Square. Chef Uchi handles all of the preparation and service, putting each piece with care. I came for dinner to celebrate my partner's birthday and was treated with the utmost care. read more

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Chef's special creation... every single one of his well prepared work of art is delicious. You just sit there and admire him preparing his food for each and every one of us. Limited seating and sells out every day. Some days he's opened for a single session and some days are 2 sessions. There was only 12 of us. You can't be late so get there on reserved time of the session. Great Omakase - The complete fate of your meal is in the hands of the chef and he can make mine anytime. read more

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Love chef Uchi!! at Kyomi, at least during the initial pop-up in the square, he served a "quick" omakase (although it became so popular that you had to factor in wait times as well). The omakase consisted of 7 pieces of nigiri, a spicy tuna handroll, and miso soup made with tuna. The quality of fish is top notch, his skills with nigiri are evident, the rice is perfectly formed and temperatures are wonderful. I was able to visit a few times, and the fish served was mostly the same with 1-2 updates each time, either different fish or different presentations. The omakase for the most part went - grouper, king salmon, sawara, yellowtail, ocean trout, bluefin akami and otoro, and the delicious temaki has been spicy tuna every time. The omakase is around $55 after tax and service charges, very reasonable given the quality being served. Can't wait for Uchi to have his own space finalized, but until then will keep visiting wherever he is able to pop up! read more

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I've had the pleasure of eating the lunch omakase four times. Every time is excellent. The service is speedy because of the nature of the meal time. The sushi chefs are professional and explain every aspect of the courses. I've what something different and fresh every time. I look forward to my next visit! For the quality it it is a tremendous value. 6 sushi course, one hand roll, miso soup and tip is included. I usually add green tea so my bill always comes out to $60. For the amazing quality of the fish, this is a bargain. read more

Kiyomi by Masaaki Uchi Uchino - Blue crab roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Stopped by during late lunch after 2pm, Delicious, quick and definitely worth the price point for omakase- fish changes but all tastes fresh- never had firefly squid before that was unique. Will def stop by next time in area again. Great to see Chef Uchi carving fish behind the counter - sable fish was def my fav - the smokiness and tender texture was perfect balance read more

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This was my very first omakase experience and ended up being a great introduction to it! I did my research before I decided to try this spot and it received a lot of positivity! I read that it's best to arrive early since there are no reservations for the express omakase lunch option. Unfortunately, I arrived at the time listed online only to find out that it wouldn't open for another 30 minutes or so. I was on my lunch break, so that wasn't very appeasing to me. However, the freshness of the fish and the service made up for the delay! I can't remember everything that was in my order but everything was fresh and my chef was very knowledgeable about each piece that he presented to me. I enjoyed the element of surprise, especially being someone that can get a bit overwhelmed when I'm new to a spot. I will say that this was my first time having uni and I won't eat it ever again! That is a very acquired taste, for sure! I probably should have taken a small bite before eating the whole piece. Lessons learned! Haha! Still happy to try something new! I liked that the location is inside of a sort of food hall. The ambiance is relaxed and social. Parking is DC street and can be difficult to find. I feel my experience was very worth the price and I would definitely return again, minus the sea urchin! Lol. read more

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Food was definitely a 5 but two things have me bump my review down a star. Head Chef Uchi (formerly from Nakazawa) no longer serves lunch omakase and has other chefs prepare it instead. Although the fish tasted delicious, the other chefs did not have much knowledge about sushi beyond memorized steps. When I asked the chef what "omakase" is for a sushi noob in our group he said he did not know. Additionally a 20% service charge is already included on the bill but that is not explicitly highlighted or mentioned and there's a line for additional tip. I feel like it's underhanded when restaurants do this. I can accept that a mandated service charge helps staff earn living wages but then I think1 that should absolutely be disclosed. Otherwise it's like tricking the customer to tip twice. Now, the fish quality itself was fabulous and I loved getting to try firefly squid. Additionally, I liked how they torch and smoke the fish. Techniques like that are usually not found at this price point so I would definitely recommend trying Kiyomi's for their express lunch deal just know that a service charge is already included on the bill and if you want to see Chef Uchi you'll have to go to the dinner service. read more

Surprised I haven't reviewed Kiyomi, I'm here at least once a month. Chef Uchi and his team have created an incredible omakase counter in this food hall. The 7 course lunch is one of the best deals you can find, so is dinner. A lot of focus on sustainability, so expect fish that you sometimes won't expect with other omakases. Definitely worth a visit. read more

I came to Chef Uchi's lunch pop-up I think 4 times between like November and January. It's a ridiculously good deal for such high quality sushi. I think he's also expanded into dinner, but yeah I would recommend this in a heartbeat. Just insane, tasty sushi at a wildly fair price point. It's I think 7 pieces of nigiri and a hand roll and miso soup. You don't really leave full, but it's quality over quantity here. read more

Kiyomi by Masaaki Uchi Uchino - Sushi Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Kiyomi Sushi by Uchi-san is a true gem that I believe isn't truly appreciated. Uchi-san hails from Sushi Nakazawa in DC, where he held the executive chef position. He is a very friendly guy and it is a joy to dine with him on any type of occasion. I've visited Uchi-san at The Square for both lunch and dinner service; both were of exceptional quality and value. This type of value and quality is unprecedented in post-COVID era. The lunch service runs on weekdays from 11 AM to 3 PM, while dinner service is during select days of the year (such as Valentine's Day and Mother's Day). However, according to a recent announcement, this will be changing soon regarding regular dinner service being offered. The menu for evening included the following: ankimo monaka w/ shaved black truffle, hotaru ika w/ Maine uni, amadai matsukasa yaki, A5 wagyu temaki, kasugodai, kanpachi, kinmedai, hon maguro (North Carolina) akami, chutoro, otoro, kohada, sayori, sakura masu, Hokkaido uni, anago, tamago (castella style), and a white chocolate strawberry tofu for dessert. Uchi-san seasons his shari with komezu, not akazu, for the time being. His nigiri are a bit larger than other sushiyas, which I actually enjoy. Actually, a pet peeve of mine is when the nigiri are far too small or when the shari is comparatively smaller to the size of the neta. This size should be satiating enough to not want to desire additional nigiri. The voluminous mouthfeel is quite pleasurable as there is enough to enjoy during the extended chewing session. The shari has good control of both grain disbursement and temperature as the shari rice is replenished regularly in his ohitsu, which is done after every few nigiri flights are served. I especially enjoyed the kinmedai aburi and hon maguro, although all the nigiri were excellent. The flake salt and bright acidity of the lemon juice counterbalanced the seared fattiness and slightly scorched crisp of the kinmedai very well; the reliable shari provided the stable canvas for this masterpiece. I feel a specialty for Uchi-san is the deep umami he is able to extract from his understanding of bluefin tuna loin (akami). For this particular service, he procured wild bluefin tuna from North Carolina and presented it in the three classic cuts of akami, chutoro, and otoro. They were so exceptional that I requested additional hon maguro nigiri from Uchi-san along with the kinmedai aburi. I also want to add that Uchi-san won't be doing this by himself indefinitely as he has different projects going on, so please visit him while you can. Uchi-san should be manning the counter through the majority of 2024 but that certainly isn't guaranteed. He will also be opening another casual concept in Northern Virginia as well in the coming year or two. read more

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I don't know if I can go back to regular sushi experience. Our first omakase. fish melt in my mouth. Never thought about rice flavor has citrus saltiness as well..LOVE. read more

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7 pieces of sushi that's made to order, a hand roll, miso soup, and a quick and easy omakase for just $40. It was too good to believe, but now that I've finally tried it, I'm still dreaming about it, especially the fatty tuna and smoked salmon. Drooooool... Most sushi places charge more than $40 for less food, and the sushi is passable at best. This place is legit and has better value. While I was enjoying my omakase lunch, several people came up to the counter to ask for a menu or to order food to go. They clearly didn't understand the omakase concept. For those who know what it is and can appreciate it, definitely stop by for lunch! read more

I had business trip to DC, so decided to try Kiyomi Sushi for solo lunch. There were packed when I went there so they gave me a buzzer. 7 pieces of sushi and 1 hand roll so total of 8 sushi. Out of 8, 3 were tuna, 3 were salmon. That was kind of disappointing. I know they used different type of tuna/salmon, different methods of cooking for each tuna/salmon but I was hoping for more different fishes from Omakase course. Hand roll was not the hand roll I know. It's more like Hosomaki style. When you make hand roll like diamond shape, they use more Nori sheet but their hand roll is like Hosomaki roll, so when I bite it, tuna inside came out from the end of the roll. Another disappointment. And Shari(sushi rice) was bit warm for my liking. Each sushi was very tasty and good. I guess I was expecting too much, my expectations was too high, I left there with bit of disappointment. read more

Kiyomi by Masaaki Uchi Uchino - Sushi Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Agree with Amanda, subpar experience. Chef barely spoke to diners, just announced plates. Food was good but overall experience was a let down. We just sat silently waiting 10 minutes between every piece of fish. Also, its advertised as 15 sushi, 1 miso soup, and 1 dessert but I think the soup and dessert count towards the 15, so its just 13 pieces of fish. Wasnt the type of experience you want for a $300 night for two. read more

It's legit the best Omakase deal. I've also gotten takeout sushi, and it's delicious and high-quality. I need to try the dinner omakase as well. Everyone who works there is lovely and excellent at what they do. read more

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Disclaimer: I walked away so I did not try the food. This is meant to tell potential customers why I walked away. Went there early for lunch today in case there was a line. When I went to the counter, there were two non-Japanese staff prepping but the chef was not present. I sat at a table waiting and observing. Another non-Japanese staff appeared closer to opening at 11:30 wearing a soccer/football jersey and two neck tattoos. He shook his buddy's hand, put on a dress shirt, and started serving a couple. Look. The Japanese chef who started Kiyomi has a Michelin star from his time at Nakazawa. He was not there nor were his apprentices. If you want an authentic omakase experience from a Michelin chef, going for lunch may not be for you. I have no problem with others prepping and serving sushi but at least have enough respect for the chef, brand, and food to have the attitude and demeanor to serve sushi for the brand. Maybe sushi is just as good and lives up to the chef, but I was really hyped up by the chef and brand. I had to walk away. read more

Stopped by a Monday afternoon for their lunch omakase, and it wasn't busy at all. They have a quick omakase from 11am-3pm on weekdays for only $40 per person. You get 7 pieces of nigiri, 1 handroll, and miso soup. We got mostly salmon pieces which is definitely my favorite so I enjoyed. We got o-toro and crab too! I think they switch it up daily tho. The miso soup was extra rich and delicious with their own salmon stock. read more

The food and entire experience was absolutely phenomenal. The quality is truly unmatched. Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy a meal at this wonderful restaurant. read more

Located inside The Square, Kiyomi is a sushi pop-up that is open for lunch (doesn't take reservations) and dinner (requires reservations). My friends and I came in as soon as they opened on a weekday so we didn't have to wait for seating. Quick omakase was indeed quick. The fish was fresh and we enjoyed every piece. A great lunch option! read more

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Perfect bites, friendly service, and simple elegance at a reasonable price. We enjoyed every bite of our omakase and cannot wait to return with friends. Chef Uchi is a master of his art! read more

Kiyomi by Masaaki Uchi Uchino - Sushi Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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It was very good! We walked up and got seats immediately, all the sushi was delicious and knowing that it would be a bar-style set up meant that we weren't too concerned about much else. For 40 pp at lunch I felt very happy. read more

I've known Chef Uchi for a few years with his time as Executive Chef at Sushi Nakazawa in DC. I stopped by The Square today to check out his new sushi pop up and really enjoyed the experience. The sushi bar accommodates about 12 people and some people were already waiting to be served before 11 AM, when they open. The atmosphere is neat as its in a food court. If you want to drink anything but water, you need to go the the central bar in the food court to order and pay for drinks there. The experience and quality of food is similar to Nakazawa as they have the same sushi supplier in NYC. It was great to see Uchi and chat with him as I was there. The sushi bar filled up pretty quickly with people waiting to snag a seat. $40 for 7 pieces of Nigiri, Spicy Tuna Hand Roll, and Miso Soup is a better bargain than you'll find at Nakazawa. I figured you'd pay $120 here compared to $180 at Nakazawa if Kiyomi offered 21 pieces instead of 7. The Nigiri definitely has more rice here than at Nakazawa so I struggled to eat the Nigiri pieces in one bite. I would recommend less rice, but that's my only gripe. I would say the experience is about 45 minutes. Uchi is currently working solo as the sushi chef with an assistant who handles filling water, handing out ginger, cleaning, etc. They add a 22% service charge to your bill so no need to tip. I'm excited when his full service restaurant opens up next year across the way in the same food court. I plan on coming here often for lunch. Their hours are 11-3 Monday-Friday. read more