Not sure if I went on a bad day or because it was restaurant week but most of the dishes were so underwhelming, service was extremely slow and it's kinda noisy in there, tables are pretty close to each other so you can hear other people's convo. None of the dishes felt remarkable to me it was also served cold for the most part. Yeah not much of a fan, pretty tasty sake though but that's it, feel like I need a "free" revisit to see what the hype is about read more

From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, Kyojin was an unmatched experience. The ambiance, decor, lighting, and art were all perfectly curated and beautiful. I'm sure all of the servers are incredible, but if you can, I would highly recommend asking for Dokie. She was the cherry on top of our evening. She listened to our preferences, helped guide us through the menu and had wonderful recommendations. We ordered the following items. EDAMAME (spicy basil garlic sauce) (8/10) - Fresh, hot, tasty. The spicy basil garlic sauce was super flavorful but definitely has a bite, do not recommend unless you have a decent tolerance for spice. KYOJIN SIGNATURE BUN (8/10) - A pretty standard bao bun, which I love! The A5 made it special though, very tasty. KYOJIN HOUSE MADE GYOZA (10/10) - The combo of A5, pork and lobster made this an exception Gyoza packed with flavor. Wish it came with more than 3 - I could have eaten 3 myself! YUSUZUKURI STYLE White Fish (9/10) - This was a special and unique plate to Kyojin. You are able to pick the fish and flavor style. This was a Dokie recommendation, and was delightful! Super light, white fish that melted on your tongue and paired perfectly with the finger lime caviar, wasabi truffle, chili yuzu, white shoyu garlic ponzu, yuzu oil THE WINNER (12/10) - BEST BITE OF THE NIGHT! The eel melted on your tongue and the tuna could not have been fresher. The truffle oil, balsamic reduction, eel sauce, pink ginger sauce, black bamboo salt and red lava salt further elevated this dish. This is a MUST order and again, I thank Dokie for the recommendation! All of these rolls were recommended by Dokie. We were a bit overwhelmed by the long list of rolls, so leaned on her expertise to guide us to the best ones on the menu. She was candid with us and led us to the following 4 rolls, all of which were unique and delectable; two of which having ingredients I didn't previously enjoy (uni + scallops) but have found a new love for! SPICY TORO WITH UNI ROLL CREAMY SCALLOP ROLL SOFT SHELL CRAB ROLL YUME ROLL Truly a beautiful experience from beginning to end. If you have not yet visited, I highly suggest planning a special trip to Kyojin. read more

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We dined at Kyojin for a special occasion dinner and it was so worth while. The service is a great and attentive. The ambiance was upscale. The food was pricey but really worth it for the quality of the food. I'm not even that big of a fan of sushi, but this lace really blew me away with the flavor and quality of the sushi dishes. We orders a variety of things, so I won't go through the list. If you have a special occasion to celebrate or if someone else is paying (lol) go Kyojin. You won't be disappointed. read more

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What a scene! Turn the music up, ignore the rice, use the same fish as the less fancy sushi spots, but douse it in every fancy ingredient (foie gras! Lobster! Truffle! Uni!). Kyojin will have a certain appeal to a certain set in Georgetown, and it's not surprising that it's mostly full. It's beautifully decorated and managed like a well-run night club. Our server was great. But you're not gonna see it in any fine dining guides. read more

One of the best sushi places I've been to hands down. I absolutely love the experience of being there. They were both friendly and caring and deeply cared that we had a good experience when we were there. The location is absolutely beautiful. It's a little hideaway on a side street. But what's remarkable is in your walk there, you feel like you've stumbled upon a hidden gem, and when you walk in, you realize it to be true. I highly recommend the location, and I think everyone will be amazed at how fantastic the food is. I plan to return read more

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The perfect Asian Fusion restaurant making it the perfect date night until the VERY END! More on that a bit later. For the record, we dined on 1/11/25 7:30pm reservation. Kyojin has been in my bookmarks for months so one of my resolutions for the new year is cleaning that thing out one way or another.. Lol! Kyojin looked way too good to delete so let's go! Located through Cady's Alley on M Street and down approximately 30 steps, you will find this hidden gem. This place is freaking amazing. I was led to believe it was a small restaurant.. Negative! Very nice size with a huge bar. It feels like you're in bad ass dungeon, with impeccable modern detail but with a rustic twist. We were both fascinated with what the owners did with this space! Our server Abby was awesome. Big smile the entire time and extremely attentive. Give that lady a raise! The food was amazing! We had a couple appetizers and a few sushi selections. We would absolutely get everything that we had again except sub the Tempora with rice with shrimp instead of chicken.. Her gaff..lol! The chicken was good but I'm sure the shrimp would have been SLAMMIN! :( The Kyojin Volcano Lobster Roll is pricey $45, but damn good! That lobster was everything! The drink of the evening was the "Respect the Elderflower". Simply delicious! This was a phenomenonal dining experience until the end. A Caucasian lady with an earpiece (giving manager vibes) lit up with a huge smile at our neighboring table filled with Caucasian females and greeted them warmly, looked at my girl who is Hispanic, rolled her eyes and kept it movin. I couldn't believe it and she is HUGE on managers acknowledging patrons who are spending large amounts of money at their fine dining establishment. I have never written a review out of my 459 that detailed such an incident, however, in business there is no black, white or tan, only GREEN. I will return because everything was a flat out hit, but if we ever get ignored like she ignored us again, I'll take my GREEN elsewhere! read more

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This place is awesome. The sushi is fresh and they have a rotation on the menu. Their cocktail menu is also on rotation so the one you like may not be there the next time. However, the cocktails can be curated to your taste. My favorite cocktail is the smoked old fashioned because their lemongrass twist ingredient. The second time I was here, i sat at the bar meeting with a friend. We showed up late and they let us stay until midnight to catch up when the restaurant closed at 11p. The bartender Jessie was exceptional and restaurant manager told us to take our time even though they're closing. Ambiance is a combination of romantic and relaxed depending on the part of restaurant you sit. Hands down the best hidden gem in Georgetown read more

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Impressive menu of items. It was honestly overwhelming in a great way. Wish they had an omakase offering to help those like us who were drooling over the options The sushi rice in half of the nigiri was mushy but the sushi quality was excellent. Only other con was that the balance with ingredients. Some of the A5 wagyu nigiri bites had balsamic vinegarette which was out of place. read more

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Solid spot. Extensive menu, great liquor collection, nice decor, food was on point, service was good. They were a bit optimistic up front because we had 8:45 reservations and they told us we could potentially be seated at 8:15 and we never got called from the bar. Got our hopes up a bit... But they got us at exactly 8:45 so nothing on them. We got the live scallop special and it was amazing. Loved the flavors and the scallop was scrumptious. It was a bit hard to eat with the uni falling apart so I put the whole thing to my mouth and just slurped the rest. Chirashi was well worth the money, presentation A+ -- didn't like the cooked shrimp (would've preferred sashimi ama ebi), monkfish liver paté, or the smoked-flavored salmon--it tasted a bit artificial to me and made me lose my appetite a bit at the end. The sushi rice was well seasoned, but a bit on the juicy/clumpy side. Loved the salt flake sprinkles on the sashimi -- never had that done before and I enjoyed it. Partner was extremely disappointed with his A5 wagyu rice bowl -- it was drenched in sauce and he said he could barely taste it; he didn't think it was really A5--definitely not worth it. The lobster claw sushi roll was ok. He loved the shooter and the uni pasta. Complaints: the chairs were uncomfortable and the 2-person table we were seated at was way too small--my husband kept knocking his into beer and I felt like I was straddling my teapot the whole night with my arms. I was jealous of the people who got seated at the cushion chairs with the pretty pillows. Oh, and I really hated the chopsticks... They were either really poorly made or I'm a bad Asian lol. Glad we made it here after all the hype on IG. It was pretty good, lacking in some areas, but would come back! read more

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You know what I don't like - - attitude. You know what else I don't like - - upselling. You know what else else I don't like - - servers turning on you when you don't bite. Really don't appreciate being judged for not wanting to drop a lot of cash on drinks - - I enjoy sake but I am by no means a connoisseur. We had made reservations through OpenTable a few hours earlier for a Tuesday evening dinner. The restaurant has multiple dining rooms and a comfortable vibe - - our table was in the back where it was quiet and relaxing. Our server was pleasant to start - - but be prepared for an overwhelming amount of menu explaining. Some people like that sort of thing. I don't. We ordered drinks (a beer and glass of sake) and several dishes to share - - and our small table quickly became cramped and overwhelming as everything arrived. The food was absolutely delicious. The spicy miso soup with scallops was flavorful. The watermelon radish was crisp and tasty but maybe a little too salty for me. Our sushi rolls were super fresh and well constructed - - a lot of the ingredients were piled on top, so, important to divide it up evenly so every bite gives you the full experience. They seem to have a lot of rules. Had to give a credit card when I made reservations. They also made it clear that children are not welcome and there's some kind of dress code. I'm guessing street parking would be difficult. Bathrooms in a back corner. read more

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This is a hidden gem! The ambiance is upscale NYC fancy with the dark walls and cool lighting. The food is gourmet fusion Japanese with French nods. The seafood is super fresh- you can tell that it's the main focus of the restaurant. We had the Respect the Elderflower martinis which were superb. My friend had the spicy miso and house bao bun to start, and I had the avocado salad with crab- 10/10. She had the signature $45 roll and the salmon lovers roll. Immediately she said how the $45 one was worth it, with melt in your mouth fresh fish and caviar. I had the uni pasta, which is the main reason this is 4 and not 5 stars. The dish was lacking a crunchy texture that could've been easily done with tempura flakes or crispy rice. They even offered me a spoon to finish the uni and roe because there wasn't enough pasta. I went here specifically for this dish having had it at this restaurant 2 years ago. Sadly, it was not as good as I remembered. I had one of the scallop rolls, and then the lobster roll. The lobster roll was impressive- a lot of lobster, and the flavors tied together so well. read more

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Being Japanese means I'm always searching for the ultimate soosh joint. I don't really like fusion so Kyojin wasn't really my thing but I did like the ambiance. The seafood was fresh and the presentation was impeccable. I didn't downgrade stars for it being fusion- I did feel there was some overwhelming power plays between some flavors in seasoning but I'm always the "simple is best" eater. I'm glad I tried it out. It's a nice spot to catch up with friends. read more

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Had an amazing dinner here! The fish were incredibly fresh, and their signature rolls had such a unique twist. Service was quick, and the Halloween vibes were a 10/10. read more

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The food was SO good! Our waitress was so attentive and quick when taking our orders. The food took a little while to be served but it was worth the wait. Make sure to book a reservation, the restaurant was packed. They also have a nice bar area if you don't feel like dining at a table. read more

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My wife took me to Kyojin for my 40th bday dinner. It was a beautiful restaurant and the food was great, but we spent way more than even the highest level dinner should cost and the check included items inconsistent with our discussion with our server. We asked for a omakase and agreed with the server that $130 per person would work. We ordered a couple of extra items in the end and a bottle of sake. But when the check came, it was for almost $600 and the omakase items came out to much more than the 130/pp as agreed. I asked the server about it and she acted like the price was more open ended than we agreed to and because it was a special occasion and we had a lot to drink we just dropped it. But it left a bad taste in our mouth. I'm happy to pay a premium for high quality food but $600 for 2 at a sushi place is completely ridiculous. read more

Stopped here after a movie and the food and service were amazing. Ordered some soup and sashimi rolls that I'd put up against any sushi spot in Gtown. The decor and ambiance make it a destination spot as well so if you're in Gtown and wanna go to a spot with good drinks, food and a good time put this on the list! read more

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I would have given 5 stars because the sushi and the atmosphere are unparalleled in the DC area. Starting with the good, the sushi is out of this world good. I didn't know that sushi could be this flavorful until I dined at Kyojin. So fresh, so tasty, so elegantly prepared. You cannot miss with any dish from what I saw and tasted. Also, the service was thoughtful and helpful. My waiter asked for my preferences, gave me his honest insight based on his experience, and suggested the sashimi dinner (which is a selection by the chef) that went far above expectations. The only reason I took off a star is because I made a single reservation and was seated at the edge end of the chef's station nearest the door. If the bar itself was crowded, or if the restaurant was crowded I could understand this. But it was 5:30, there were plenty of spots around the restaurant and the drinks bar. Had I not been seated so uncomfortably I would have stayed longer and eaten more. I'll probably go back but I won't make a special trip like I did this time. Getting into Georgetown, parking, then getting back out is too difficult only to be given non-preferential seating as a single diner. read more

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Chef Peter/ the Yume Hospitality group has done it again! The dc location is a vibe! Food is excellent as always - especially their seasonal specials. A delicious refreshing boost of flavors! Cocktails are yummy and creative. Parking is a little tricky but then again parking in Georgetown always is. read more

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One of the easiest 5 stars I've given out. The signature rolls are 10/10, my friend and I split 4 and each one was equally delicious. The gyoza (recommended by our waitress, who was wonderful) were delicate, flavorful, and just as delicious as the rolls. The atmosphere is fun, lively, and sophisticated. I saw a few reviews commenting on the price, but o actually felt the price was very reasonable (~$14 specialty rolls, not bad!) I already have plans to come back for happy hour, if you like sushi this is a must!! read more

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I absolutely loved the ambiance of this place. Tucked into an alleyway underground, the decor inside was really cool. Walls lined with paper cranes and 3 beautiful bar spaces. The service was good, our waitress gave us free dessert because she thought she hadn't been attentive enough which was really kind. She was able to accommodate my allergy! The food was delicious and presented so nicely. Definitely check out this spot they also have a happy hour with a discounted menu selection. read more

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Very odd dining experience. Is rude in now?! I missed the memo. We had a 7:30pm reservation but it was raining and there was traffic. I called to say we were looking for parking. She said we had a 15 min grace period and hung up. Not even a buh bye. We arrive to a half full restaurant. Then the hostess proceeds to seat us in the worst table, in a major walkway, and walks away. My friend went back and we ask for another table. She indicates the 2nd worst table surrounded by 3 full tables. We indicate a table across the room that had some empty tables around it. She obliged. Then the waiter asks us what kind of water. We tell him sparkling. I proceed to tell him my drink order but he walks away. Umm not off to a good start. Good news- every thing went up from here! Food amazing. Service outstanding. We got great cocktails. We started with 3 small plates: pickled cucumber salad, seaweed salad, and tuna tartare. The tuna tartare was fabulous! The most unique presentation I've ever seen with the wasabi seaweed crisps. This is a must order dish. Then the Kyojin signature bun. Good. Then under "custom signature dishes", the "topped with Foie gras"; we got the nigiri with salmon. Wow! So yummy! A show stopper for sure. Then the lavender smoked nigiri For rolls, we got 4: the salmon lover, scallop sunlight, headhunter, and green river. Two were too spicy for me but the other two were delicious. My friend gladly ate the spicy ones! The food was outstanding. Five star if it weren't for the bad start. read more

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Superb. Spectacular. Sublime. I could give you all of the adjectives but Kyojin is an EXPERIENCE. Come see Quynh My (Queen-May) and TRUST her! She won't lead you astray on your path to gastronomic nirvana. read more

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The best sushi I've ever had in DC! The ambiance is so beautiful and the sushi taste so fresh! read more

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W.O.W. 5/5 ambiance. Loved the decor and look of the place. It's very romantic and picturesque but good to come with girlfriends as well. 5/5 food and taste. 100% will be retuning for all that we got and more. We were in the mood to spend a little bit and were intrigued to try Chef Peter's restaurant as we've been to his other restaurant, Yume (Arlington, Va) several times. All of his dishes we tasted were spectacular and the flavors and textures melded so well. 5/5 service. Our server, Vanessa, was very attentive and was always alert and ready. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and made some delicious suggestions. We felt very taken care of. read more

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Amazing food and ambiance. The bartender was amazing and had amazing and flavorful sushi!!! Highly recommend this place read more

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Well the food was good but not returning--they decided to be creative and add truffle and caviar to dishes. Which automatically raises the price but then they cut the size of the fish. For example -- the SHARED plates, they take one piece of sashimi and cut it into 6 pieces! And add some sauce. I didn't dare allow them to mess with the toro. Good fresh fish doesn't need sauce or caviar! It was good but not worth waiting for the plates. They should tell u it's ONE piece of sashimi to be shared. Then the tataki style-- the searing was not noticeable (failed) and they had added some kind of sauce to it that totally ruined the kanpachi. Then to make up for the single sashimi dishes designed to share, you can balance it out with their thousand choices of sushi rolls. The menu really is limited if you don't want to stuff yourself on sushi rolls. What was done very well was the Shrimp tempura-- though it was served on top of a bed of tasteless, unseasoned rice. I'm so glad I didn't order any Nigiri if they don't know how to season their rice. This all demonstrates that the restaurant is not an expert with serving delicate fish Japanese style--- The space is large and pretty cool with how they've designed it and redone the old L2 lounge . read more

delicious food and andre is an incredible server, this place is a hidden gem. i ordered the salmon lovers roll and some sake

My friend & I were searching for a late dinner after attending a show at The Kennedy Center. We are both fasting for lent meaning the place had to have seafood (Friday). I searched Yelp and discovered Kyojin who stays open until 2am! This place is beautiful. It reminds me of NYC. When we entered, we were asked if we would like to be seated in the area playing music or something more quiet. We chose the music. The DJ played a great mix, think R&B/house mix. Our waitress was Nymka. She was great. We ordered edamame with spicy basil garlic sauce. And it is every bit of spicy. We then ordered three rolls to share: the scallop dynamite roll, kamikaze roll, and the Mexican roll. The rolls were good but the kamikaze and the Mexican tasted very similar. For drinks, my friend chose the I'm in love with the coco(nut). I chose a mock tail. I was stuck between the two options but Nymka recommended the Other Side of Honey. read more

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Throughly enjoyed dining here from the service to the food. Recommendations: - creamy scallop roll, you can order it raw or cooked, I chose cooked and it was sooo good. Will reorder when I return. It tasted so fresh and was just perfect. - soft shell crab roll, I would also order this again, the crab was plentiful So so: edamame with chili sauce. I always go for edamame as an appetizer and I would have loved if it came warmer As far as the ambiance this spot is perfect for an intimate date night or to catch up with friends. read more

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Loved the food, loved the atmosphere, probably the most fun I've had at dinner in a long time. Our server Jessica was attentive, responsive, made great recommendations and we really enjoyed everything we tasted. I'd recommend any of their special dishes but my favorite were the garlic scallops and lobster roll. They've got some fun sake selections also, so don't be afraid to venture into a self created pairing, or just let your server go wild. It's all gonna be a bit pricey but worth it. This place turns into a nightclub later in the evening so if you're having a late dinner expect some noise. Manageable, but you may find your intimate dinner has been hijacked. read more

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Decor, service and food was impeccable! Everyone working had a great eye for detail, whether it was the pace of food or if plates needed to be cleared. We ordered the Toro Tartare, Green Day Roll, Japanese Sandwich, Crazy Monkey and the Bird's Nest. The Toro Tartare had amazing wasabi nori chips, and the toro itself was so fresh, and topped with edible gold flakes and caviar. Out of the 3 rolls we ordered, my favorite was the Crazy Monkey roll. The Green Day Roll was slightly too heavy for sushi and the Japanese Sandwich roll was strangely bland. We also got the Bird's Nest for dessert and chose the red bean ice cream. This dessert was so well balanced. The sweetness of the red bean ice cream was just right and we loved the crunchy bits at the bottom that made up the bird nest. The acidity of the fresh raspberries was also a nice touch. Please note that the bathroom situation was kind of odd. It's an open, long corridor with stalls and the cleanliness wasn't great on the night we visited. read more

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Customer service is excellent, the hostess gave my friends and I free champagne and a $20 off for the long wait. It was Valentine's Day so understandable. Food was good! I got the sushi roll and spicy edamame. The only thing was the sushi roll was TINY like smallest roll I've ever had. Insanely small for $18. Also I got a Sapporo beer and they brought it in a CAN- NO DRAFT FOR $10 is a crime. The vibe was immaculate. Such cute pictures, easy to talk with friends. Overall good experience, would only come on occasion or fancy date night though. read more

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Had a wonderful dinner this past weekend at Kyojin. The chic decor set the perfect ambiance, the service was quick and welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious. A few favorites: uni pasta, salmon smoke box, duck ramen read more

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This restaurant reminds me of an underground sushi bar in NYC. Its super cute, the vibes are moody/sexy and it's a great spot for a date. Everything about this place is beautiful...the bar, the tableware, the way your food is plated, the drinks, etc. I've been to many sushi restaurants in the DMV and Kyojin is in my top 5. The amount of options can be a bit overwhelming but you honestly can't go wrong with anything you order here. 10/10 read more

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Amazinggggg sushi spot in Georgetown! The vibe is upscale and really is a place for sushi lovers. They have really unique rolls but a big list so there's something for everyone. They also have many non-sushi options (like killer seaweed salad) but really the sushi here is super innovative and very unique! Their cocktail program is equally as great and unique. I love the flavors they combined with their drinks; they all work so well with the sushi. Our waiter was also so lovely! He really guided us through the menu and honestly we mostly ordered for us! If you go and don't know what to get, ask and they'll really steer you in the right direction. A roll I would say you have to get, though, is the Spicy Toro with Uni. It has an incredible garlic ponzu on top and it's killer. Great spot! read more

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Back at Kyojin for the third time and it's still 10/10! Both of us are obsessed with this place. The A5 wagyu surf & turf and the hiramasa were incredible. Huge shoutout to Jibby--she was so sweet and made the night even better. See you guys again soon! read more

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First timers at this beautiful restaurant. Ambiance couldn't be better. Truly stunning. FOOD - decent but BEWARE....rolls are only 6 pieces (vs 8) and very skimpy on the fish. Prices for Rolls were in line but value was NOT there. Too many good sushi places to go to outside the District. Don't mind paying more if Quality & Value are there. We each had Miso soup - one regular & one Spicy w/ Scallops. (Very different and very good. I'd get that again) * Nigiri (Salmon & Tuna) were good * JEFF ROLL-meh, hardly any salmon on top (very very thin) * YUMI ROLL - good roll * VOLCANO ROLL - not much flavor - good amount of Asian crabmeat. Definitely NOT Lump as they list. DRINKS - WAY overpriced but it is the District/city. $14 House wine and 17+ for Cocktails. SERVICE - was not great. They were more concerned with removing our plates than anything else. NOT a relaxing meal. SUMMARY - Glad we tried this place but VERY DISAPPOINTED. Too many good sushi places outside the District. I wouldn't make a special trip here. read more

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Kyojin has been on my radar since opening last month and finally I had a chance to check it out! For any DC OGs, you may remember this space in Cady's Alley as being the space that L2 used to be. The restaurant is aesthetically gorgeous - chic and sophisticated but also still kind of cozy. The space feels a bit loungey, and would be great for a date night, birthday or just a chill night out. The sushi was great. In general everyone in my party seemed really happy with the food, most were happy with our cocktails but no one was really keen on our waitress. She seemed disengaged and disinterested. When asked for recommendations she just went with the general "everything is good." We also had to follow up several time for a few items ordered. Overall, I had. good time and left satisfied so I will definitely be back! read more

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Came for happy hour ( 5-7 pm) with a friend and I loved it. She heard about the place from her uber driver who said they fly in fish every 2 days or so. We did order a few items not on the happy hour menu: Kyojin Signature Bun and the Yume Roll. Both were delicious but the HH is where it's at. We came right at 5 and got seated at the bar. We ordered about 3 rolls and a sashimi salad all at $7 each. Quality was delicious and each dish had a generous amount of fish for the price. We loved it a lot and my friend said this would be a spot she would bring others to. Everything cost close to $60-70 and we walked away full! read more

What a great addition to the city! Kyojin DC is in Georgetown -- in a discreet location, got a little lost. The space is small, intimate, and dimly lit. Definitely great for a date, a "take yourself out" kind of night, or a cutesy date with your bestie. We tried a few things: Crispy Calamari, Tuna Tartare, a few sushi items. Everything was amazing! Although the calamari was crispy, it was not overly battered which allowed the texture and flavor of the calamari to not be overshadowed. The sauce that accompanied the calamari had a bit of a kick and was tasty. Great execution. The tuna tartare was also a delight, a hint of spice with fresh tuna. Loved. Now, on to the sushi. We tried the Kyojin Roll, the Peter Roll, Volcano Roll, and a few others. I really don't want to review the three different rolls that we tried because you just need to go and get the Kyojin Roll--that is really all there is to talk about! The Kyojin Roll is stuffed with sizeable lobster tail tempura, avocado, cucumber, and popcorn lobster sits atop the roll with orange sauce, creamy mustard sauce and carpaccio sauce. The plating is absolutely beautiful. I asked my daughter, who is also a sushi aficionado, if she thought Kyojin rivals über popular and equally as good SHŌTŌ, but she said no...she thinks the latter is better. I, on the other hand, think both are awesome. But, this review is for Kyojin. So, 5 stars! read more

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