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    Momoyama

    3.6 (255 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open • 11:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    MOMOYAMA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Bobbi D.

    Solid spot - ideally for takeout. It's a tiny hole in the wall, but adorable and looks like family-run. They don't have alcohol, so no drinks and a very small menu. Limited seating. There's an upstairs but looks un-used. Seems out of place, but maybe it's a neighborhood spot? I wouldn't go back, but might order food for delivery.

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    Todd R.

    They are so nice here . The place is mall but very comfortable. At the most 23 can be in here . Menu is deceiving, does not show edamame but they have it, just ask. I think you can ask for nagiri or reg sushi OMG! They make their own soy sauce! It is delicious! Tuna roll and spicy tuna roll are the bomb. I will say it is a small place and will return

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    Abbadabba S.

    You'll have to know what you are looking for to find this charming husband and wife run sushi restaurant. It is both small and welcoming and the food is worth pursuing. We came in for lunch on a hot day and the homemade mint lemonade was exactly what we needed. The owner recommended the salmon sushi box as well as bibimbap. The salmon sushi was lightly seared on top, with a wasabi dressing and topped with capers. Excellent and unexpected. The mushroom tempura was perfection (I would have ordered an entire plate of that alone!). Vegetarian bibimbap was bright and flavorful, so so good. And the ramen was chock full of veggies. My ramen connoisseur of a son couldn't stop eating it! Highly recommend this cozy husband and wife run sushi spot. The menu may be small but each item exceeds expectations.

    Brent O.

    I really enjoyed the family feel of the place. It was small and cozy. You may miss it if you don't know to look for it. The ramen had veggies I am not used to in it and gave it too much of a veggie broth taste to me (peppers, broccoli). The noodles were good, but the egg just kind of seemed like it was an egg drop soup.

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    Marnie L.

    This hole in the wall is run by the sweetest older couple, who make and serve Korean-Japanese food. They were so kind taking my order and were excited that I was taking new menu pictures to share, haha. The shop itself is pretty tiny and wasn't busy at all on a weekday at lunch time. They have tables and chairs for outdoor seating when the weather gets nicer. The kimbap in particular was delicious and made to order, and I'm looking forward to trying some of their boxes in the future. Yes, the prices are a little higher than your mass market build-your-own Korean bowl, but I truly think it's worth supporting this neighborhood shop. And if you're in a rush, you can call in your order and they'll have it ready for when you arrive.

    Nessa R.

    Cute cute little spot! Came for lunch with my co-workers. Love that they have the boxes. It has so much food. Was in love with the tempura but did not care for the teriyaki or the sushi. Not sure I would come back for this. They did have Ramen which was yummy. The sushi kinda fell apart and it didn't taste fresh. Not sure why. It wasn't crowded and they definitely have regulars. We came at 11:45 and it was so empty about 12:15 it was getting a little more busy. Family owned. Husband and wife team. Cleanliness was great.

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    When you enter, it's a tiny place, but the Service and food were very good, mainly the homemade soy sauce.

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    Delicious bulgogi bibimbap. Great little find. Small-ish menu, but sure to find just what you're hungry for. Kind staff.

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    The food was very delicious and authentic! Service was quick! The food was prepared when we ordered!

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    2 years ago

    Good service and food. Got California roll which tasted amazing. Reasonable prices as well.

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    Great place. Inside an older building but very clean inside. Food was great and prices were excellent

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    2 years ago

    salmon and avocado roll is so tasty.like a family business. Pretty good. Water without other tastes is really nice.

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    When we got here and waited to be sit, the host just looked at us and decided to not serve us for no reason.

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    Delicious food, quiet and great service. If I lived in DC, this would be a place I would visit regularly.

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    Place was closed with padlock on door / Tuesday, 19 April @ 1pm. What I wrote is too short to post, so here's more useless words.

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    Very fast service, good food, very quiet and the man running it is very nice. Would come back again

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    Kyojin DC

    Kyojin DC

    4.4(331 reviews)
    3.0 mi•Georgetown

    Tucked away in the alley behind the Main Street nw in Georgetown, we got there right around 5 when…read morethey open, and watched it turn from a quiet restaurant to a thriving and lively place. Excellent service, the food was great and not outrageously priced (considering the area), and looked amazing inside! The decor and the lighting is makes it a cozy and intimate place but also great for a large party as well We booked our experience during restaurant week, we love trying out new places and their restaurant week menu offered a little bit of everything. We got some champagne to start, ordered some cocktails after, and the food started rolling in. We started with a caviar bump, and moved into the beetroot salad (which was amazing and so flavorful, we both wanted more), had the Tataki/carpaccio style followed by the nigiri/sashimi, then for the main course - the winner/volcano lobster roll. We didn't want our night to end there, there were so many great options in the menu so we opted to hold off on our desert and ordered some more food We got the sushi dinner dish to share along with the lavender smoked salmon Tataki style. Definitely could've eaten more after but decided to end our night after that, and had our ice cream to finish the night (matcha ice cream and raspberry sorbet) The service was 11/10, our waiter was extremely knowledgeable and all of the other waitstaff was extremely kind and was more than willing to help us with any questions or things we needed. The restaurant was very clean and they had nice bathrooms. The quality of the food was amazing and every dish had us hungry for more. This is definitely a place we'll be coming to again and will be recommending to everyone

    Birthday dinner brought us to Kyojin Sushi on a Monday night, and while the food definitely…read moreimpressed, the service kept this from being a five-star experience. We had a reservation for 7:30 p.m. for a party of 12, and I think that was the first issue. A group our size really needed a dedicated server, but instead we had one server covering our entire section. To be fair, he may have been stretched thin, but unfortunately, the service itself also left a lot to be desired. We were seated at 7:30, but our drink orders weren't taken until around 7:50. Then he disappeared for another 20 minutes before returning to take additional drink orders from people who had arrived later. We were ready to order food, but kept hearing, "I'll be right back." Throughout the night, drinks and items were forgotten. One friend finished her first glass of wine, ordered a second, and didn't receive it until we were literally asking for the check. At that point... we're leaving, friend. To make matters worse, several menu items we wanted weren't available. The mochi? Sold out. The Wagyu? Sold out. There were three or four different items people at our table ordered that were unavailable. On a Monday, that was a little surprising. Now for the good part... the sushi was REALLY good. I ordered the Yume Roll and the Tiger Roll, and both were incredibly fresh. The Yume Roll was especially unique and one of my favorite specialty rolls I've had in a while. It was made with spicy tuna, avocado, seared tuna, jalapeño, spicy mayo, eel sauce, and crunchy tempura bits, which gave it the perfect combination of heat, texture, and richness. The Tiger Roll was another standout, made with lump crab, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo, steamed tiger shrimp, and a mango tobiko sauce. The combination of flavors was fresh, light, and perfectly balanced. I also ordered the edamame with the spicy black garlic sauce, and I absolutely loved that twist. It was a nice change from the usual salted edamame. One dish that completely missed the mark was the Tempura Rice with Chicken, which I shared with the table. Unfortunately, this was the only thing we ordered that I genuinely didn't enjoy. The chicken was dark meat, lacked seasoning, and honestly tasted like it had come straight from a bag of frozen Tyson nuggets. It didn't have the crispy, flavorful bite I was expecting and felt completely out of place compared to how fresh and well-executed the sushi was. I'd definitely skip this one on my next visit. My cocktail was just as impressive as the food. It was made with Ilegal Mezcal, pomegranate, hibiscus yuzu, simple syrup, and egg white, and it was absolutely gorgeous. The egg white gave it a silky, frothy finish, while the pomegranate and hibiscus yuzu added a bright, slightly tart flavor that paired beautifully with the subtle smokiness of the mezcal. It was as pretty as it was delicious. The restaurant itself is gorgeous. It's tucked away in an alley, so it's a little easy to miss, but once you're inside, the space is modern, spacious, and has a really cool stone bar that gives the restaurant a sleek, upscale vibe. I was also pleasantly surprised by the prices. Specialty rolls ranged from about $12-$20, with only a few premium options around $25. The edamame was about $8, so overall I thought the pricing was very fair, especially for Georgetown. Would I come back? Yes... but probably with a much smaller group. The food and ambiance are worth another visit, but I'd definitely be hoping for a better service experience next time. I also hope they have a better handle on inventory because I'd still love to try the Wagyu and finish dinner with the mochi.

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    Takara 14

    Takara 14

    4.1(177 reviews)
    1.4 mi•Logan Circle, Downtown
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    This review is for EN Omakase only…read more EN Omakase sits on the third floor of what looks like a converted row home in the middle of Washington, DC. The building itself houses three different restaurants, so make sure you know where you're headed. The interior is nice, although the lower levels are a little busy visually. There are a lot of decorations competing for attention, and I think simplifying things a bit would improve the overall atmosphere. Once you get upstairs to the omakase counter, though, it's a completely different experience. The space is extremely clean, simple, and intimate, which is exactly what I want from an omakase dinner. The food is amazing. Absolutely amazing. Every course feels carefully thought out, not only in its presentation but also in the order in which it is served. The progression of the meal makes sense, and the quality of the fish is exceptional. The assortment of bluefin tuna in particular was something I've only encountered at a couple of Michelin starred omakase experiences. Chef Patrick is fantastic behind the counter. He's fun, engaging, and clearly knows his craft. He explains each course as he presents it without making the experience feel overly formal. With only about six or seven seats at the counter, this is a genuinely intimate dining experience where you actually get to interact with the chef throughout the meal. A couple of suggestions if you can get a reservation: Pay the extra $35 and turn the 15 course experience into 19 courses. I did, and it is absolutely worth it. Go while it's still $130 per person. At this level of food and service, I have a hard time believing that price is going to last much longer. This was a great meal and easily one of the best dining experiences I've had in a while. Exceptional food, a friendly staff, and an intimate experience that feels considerably more expensive than it currently is. EN Omakase is absolutely worth a visit.

    3.5/5 Good, not great. The fish quality is good enough to…read moretrust but it has never wowed me (I had only ordered delivery before this visit). I ordered the prime nigiri tasting, and they were able to accommodate for allergies which I appreciated. The miso was loaded with mushrooms. The salad it came with was quite wimpy. Overall a solid, convenient sushi spot but a bit overpriced for what it is. Very kind service and cute ambiance but I won't go out of my way to come here.

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    Takara 14 - Very clean restroom. We all know a clean restroom means a clean kitchen.

    Very clean restroom. We all know a clean restroom means a clean kitchen.

    Takara 14 - Salmon toro nigiri seared and salmon avocado handrail

    Salmon toro nigiri seared and salmon avocado handrail

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    Sakaki Izakaya

    Sakaki Izakaya

    4.4(324 reviews)
    4.6 mi•Clarendon

    When I hear sushi and all you can eat in the same sentence I typically proceed with caution. No…read moreneed for caution here. From the moment I walked in Kay gave prompt, professional service. He walked me through the options and ordering was a breeze. The price point is a little higher than your average all you can eat dining experience, but well worth it. I must've had 15 pieces of nigiri. Having worked in a sushi restaurant I can tell you it was phenomenally well done. Beautifully fresh and buttery and the sushi rice was perfect. The eel kamameshi was a highlight and came with a showing amount of eel. Finished everything off with the matcha tiramisu and a cup of green tea. I won't need to eat for days. Will definitely be coming back! Thank you Kay and team!

    First off, let me just say.... If I'm honest, whenever I…read moreshow up to an AYCE I'm always skeptical with the quality of the food, especially when it comes to sushi but wow, I was blown away how great it was for AYCE. The set- up and the ambiance is very comfortable and sleek/modern with the main sushi chefs in the middle and the tables around them. The tables have waiters and a tablet at the table like most hot pot/kbbq places and you can order everything off of there. I have only been here once and wanted to try to low tier without going "all in" on the top tier option of diamond without knowing how the basics would taste. Let me say if the bottom tier was as good as it was, I'm excited to come back to try the next tier! Anyway, the basic tier already comes with a lot of sushi options and should be enough for those who are craving just sushi. All of the cuts of nigiri was great, all tender with great flavor, but what stood out to me the most was actually the yellowtail, super buttery and great flavor. The eel was also a top choice! All the rolls were good basic to the fancier ones, I would say that most of the bang for the buck would be the nigiri. The rolls are good but a little too much rice for me personally. The appetizers, didn't spend too much time on them but the chicken karaage was solid and the seaweed salad was my two favorite. Overall, super solid for the price and I'd totally want to go again to try more of their options! 100% recommend!

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    Sakaki Izakaya
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    Love Makoto

    4.5(580 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    •$$$$

    Review for Hiya Izakaya--the cocktail bar option in this "Food Hall" style restaurant…read more Visited for our one year engagement anniversary and it was the Perfect vibe. Loved the creative cocktails and every appetizer we tried was insanely unique and delicious. I am still salivating over their edamame 4 months later! We also took the plunge and ordered the biggest sushi assortment, unknowingly ordering a boat to our table. They were awesome, fresh, and flavorful. Too much for us to finish at dinner so we also had leftovers. Servers were very attentive. Since visiting, we have ordered takeout from Love On The Run and it was VERY good.

    Love Makoto is a cool food hall with different restaurants inside. We tried Dear sushi for a…read morebirthday and the staff was so polite and professional after the group got rambunctious after a few bottles of sake. God bless them. The table got à la cart nigiri and they received large portions of fresh fish. The toro is great here. I ordered the omakase. While it had a cool concept of "old vs new school" methods of preparing the sushi. I ended up liking the simple flavors so next time I'll just go with the à la cart menu. The non sushi dishes were unremarkable. I found the omakase to be of poor value because the non sushi dishes were bland and uninteresting, and I was so hungry after. The thing that I couldn't get over was the rice. The rice was large kernels that tasted kind of like brown rice and had an odd texture. It did not stick together well and was falling apart when you picked it up. It was so distracting. Next time I will only order sashimi.

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    Love Makoto - Pick up area

    Pick up area

    Love Makoto - Omakase Express Lunch came with these 5 sushi. Otoro, hamachi; bluefin tina, salmon, snapper.

    Omakase Express Lunch came with these 5 sushi. Otoro, hamachi; bluefin tina, salmon, snapper.

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