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Nobu Washington D.C

3.6 (637 reviews)
Open • 5:00 pm - 10:30 PM
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AYCE Sunday brunch- 7/26/2026- veggies
Eddie K.

The Sunday AYCE brunch is such a good deal. For $80 a person, you get to enjoy lots of their popular food items. Their sushi selection is fantastic with lots of salmon, tuna, kanpachi nigiri and various rolls. They also have Strip loin (ask for a fork and knife), salmon, their famous Black cod, rock shrimp, cocktail shrimp, noodles, miso soup, and some veggies (Bok Choy, potatoes, brussel sprouts). One of my favorites were the baby spinach salad with yuzu truffle dressing. It was so good. I stuffed myself with lots of sushi, black cod, miso soup, rock shrimp, cucumber salad, strip loin and finally their desserts. I really liked their raspberry panna cotta and chocolate mousse. I had to get seconds! The decor is very nice and they do offer valet parking for $27, but since it was a Sunday, there was plenty of free street parking nearby. Can't believe it's taken me this long to dine at Nobu. I love the Nobu 57 location in NYC and the Vegas locations. Service was fantastic as well.

Lola A.

I always wondered if Nobu was over hyped, but I can honestly say I completely understand the hype. Just starting with the oysters on the Tanoshi (Happy) Hour menu, I felt like their was a party in my mouth with the baked ones, wow! The raw ones were nice and fresh and I thought it was cool it came with other toppings besides cocktails sauce, vinegar, etc. I am not sure why there are available for a short period of time but I'm hoping they change their mind about this and keep this on the menu for longer. Below are the food items we got. Though everything was good, I'd go the A5 Wagyu route over the beef tenderloin of course, dumplings over tacos, and if you could only pick one dessert, I'd go with buttermilk donuts especially because it does come with a really good vanilla bean ice cream. - Yellowtail jalapeño - Seared salmon karashi su miso - Fresh oysters with Nobu sauces - Baked oysters creamy spicy - Black cod butter lettuce - Crispy rice spicy tuna - Spicy shrimp garlic - Beef tenderloin toban yaki - Wagyu tacos - Wagyu dumplings - Japanese A5 Wagyu - Buttermilk donuts - Mochi ice cream Excellent service as well and has a nice dim atmosphere inside.

Camille M.

Honestly, I was very skeptical about going to a "buffet" like brunch -- just not a fan of buffets in general -- however Nobu makes the sushi fresh and will rotate out plates even if it's not finished to replace it with a fresh serving -- 10/10 on the service. For the food alone -- I came for the sushi, but honestly the miso cod and the desserts were my favorites. The sushi was fresh, but bland in my opinion. The crispy rice was not as I hoped considering I love a crispy rice sushi. It's a decent bang for your buck if you want to try out Nobu, considering all the food options you get, but you may not be wowed.

House Special Roll
Ren H.

We were greeted with friendly staff and service was great too. A nice and large restaurant. We sat at the sushi bar and got their Lychee & Elderflower Martini which was delicious. We shared their Black Cod Butter Lettuce which had great flavor and was crispy. The Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna didn't have a lot of flavor to it. Then the Salmon Nigiri, House Special, and Shrimp Tempura were all good. A good sushi spot with some great drinks and friendly staff.

Oliver C.

After watching the Nobu documentary and being a huge fan of sushi and Japanese cuisine, I was thrilled to find out one or their locations was only a few bocks away from my hotel. After convincing a coworker who doesn't eat fish to join me to try Nobu, we walked a few blocks in 98F weather and made it to Nobu in Washington, DC The ambience is elegant and modern, dark and moody, dimly lit by those fancy skinny LED lamps all fancy restaurants use nowadays. All staff is dressed in black from head to try trying to give an air of elegance and sophistication. The staff was friendly and made some recommendations on the menu. I was tempted by the omakese, but we didn't have long to dine and I wasn't hungry enough to order the sushi selection. I went with à la carte this time. I was very excited to try their food, however I must say I left quite disappointed. I don't know if I ordered the wrong thing, or what, but I usually judge a sushi place by their most basic dish: the humble nigiri. I ordered two tako nigiri at $8 or $9 dollars a piece (twice as much than I usually get at my local sushi joint in Japantown, for example) and a toro maki roll for $19-$20. Top top it off, I got a lychee grapefruit yuzu drink. As soon as the food arrived, I knew I was going to need more food. The portions were not only small (look at the thin and tiny slice of octopus on the nigiri! and the maki roll had 6 humble slices) , but it was completely unremarkable in every way. I know what you are gonna say: "duh, octopus is tasteless, it's more about texture" and I'll agree partly with you, but the toro was completely forgettable. No marbling or that rich, butteriness you'd expect from a high quality fatty tuna piece. Sure the fish was fresh, but nothing I couldn't have gotten at any other sushi restaurant for much cheaper and way bigger portions. I ordered more food as the first round would be maybe an appetizer, when I was expecting it to be my whole meal. I ordered the Japanese eel nigiri ( which the server promptly corrected me: "it's called Unagi". I obviously know it's called unagi, but their menu calls out the fish by the English name. Anyway, the server really recommended the jalapeño yellowtail, so I got a maki roll of that with higher hopes this time. I was equally disappointed. No spark, no distinguishing characteristics and I could not even taste the hint of jalapeño. I don't need sugary sauces and overly complicated Americanized toppings on my sushi, the fish was tasty, but nothing special unfortunately. I guess the only saving grace was the real wasabi served instead of horse radish with food coloring paste. My coworker ordered some baby corn in spicy oyster sauce as an appetizer which was very unbalanced. The dates was sweet. It nearly tasted like a dessert. Even after squirting the whole lime provided and drenching it in chilli crisp, it was at best average and uninspired. The best dish was the beef tenderloin marinated in sake and grilled with mushrooms and asparagus. It was tender and flavorful and very well balanced. I could taste the sake and char from the grill and the enoki mushrooms and asparagus were a brilliant compliment. Odd that in a sushi restaurant, the beef was the best dish of the night. For dessert I ordered a lychee strawberry panna cotta with ice cream and fresh strawberries which was delicious and playful. My coworker ordered a stuffed chocolate cream puff which was ok. For the price, and all the hype, unfortunately that's exactly what this experience was. Overpriced hype. I'll guess I'll go to some of the Michelin star sushi restaurants a few blocks away instead next time

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Amar K.

Nobu is one of those restaurants where you come, enjoy the ambiance and dine on some of the best Japanese sashimi the dc area has to offer. This was my first time here and I can tell you I enjoyed every dish that was served

Steak , butter lettuce cod, fried rock shrimp
Shanan F.

We went for the Sunday AYCE brunch for a birthday celebration. The restaurant was large and they had plenty of food until closing at 3pm. All of the sushi was excellent. I particularly enjoyed the sliced steak, rock shrimp, and butter lettuce cod. The baby spinach truffle salad was excellent. The desserts were refreshing, light and tasty, not too rich. The main server was average but the assistant was good. Overall, I will be back.

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Jong K.

Service 100% Food quality 100% You can tell by sushi rice! It was sooooo delic and we are coming back every 4-5 months wife said.

Chandra M.

If you're a sushi lover like I am, the brunch at Nobu Washington D.C. is absolutely worth experiencing. The selection was fresh, abundant, and beautifully presented, with plenty of options to satisfy every palate. Whether you want hot, cooked items or traditional sushi, the all you can eat brunch buffet had plenty of options. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance of upscale and inviting, making it an excellent spot to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or any special occasion. We celebrated my daughters graduation. If you're looking for a memorable brunch with exceptional sushi and a luxurious dining experience, Nobu delivers.

King Crab tempura
Nneka M.

We celebrated a lovely birthday dinner here.. The service was attentive and knowledgeable regarding the menu and the specials, and the ambiance was grown and sophisticated. Dining here is an upscale experience, but I'll admit that ordering food for delivery via third party is also quite delectable. The presentation of their food is also a work of culinary art. Overall, I recommend Nobu for dinner, especially for a special occasion.

Cynthia F.

I've been seeing Nobu's brunch go around on TikTok and was able to snag a reservation for my husbands bday! They offer a selection of nigiri, salads, maki, sides, hot foods, and desserts for their brunch. Drinks are not included. My favs were the torched salmon nigiri and the steak carving station with a truffle teriyaki. I wish there was more variety in their sushi selection because it was mostly tuna and salmon. Unfortunately their famous crispy rice with tuna was overhyped. Not sure if they sit for too long on the brunch buffet but they did not taste that fresh! Staff was super attentive, no complaints there. Overall we enjoyed our meal but felt like it wasn't quite worth the money or drive.

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Stacey P.

I love Nobu and have reached a point when I see one I haven't been I must go. I was immensely delighted to discover I was within walking distance of a Nobu when I was vacationing in DC. My best friend I visited twice - once for lunch and once for dinner. The lunch was impromptu as we passed by and saw a sign advertising they had lunch, so we went in, were seated at the sushi bar, was provided a lunch menu, and rotating servers checked in with us throughout the meal. It was lightly attended with few diners in the restaurant but everything was prompt and the sushi was very tasty! Dinner had been planned two weeks in advance with reservations made on-line. We were seated within minutes of entering and placed at a table that could seat four, which seemed a bit much. Not sure how that happened unless they just didn't have that many two top tables. When we entered it wasn't that busy with a wide variety of diners - a mother with her four young children sat near us, a group of co-workers celebrating a recent success, a young couple who moved to the furthest table from anyone in the restaurant, and a group of friends were about it. Voices easily carried through the space and some tables were more mindful of that fact than others. If only every table had been as courteous as those four children. We opted to order the omakase from our polite and attentive waitress. Every dish was amazing with immaculate presentation. Nobu is Japanese Peruvian fusion and I love the melody of flavors and textures. Nobu is just fantastic. The drinks also were wonderful and tasted exactly as they did when we were in Miami, so the formula was on point. The ambiance was a bit basic compared to other Nobus. It was a louder restaurant with more group tables and wider open spaces. Nothing was bad and nothing was exceptional in that regard. And I guess that may have surprised me the most because there was nothing about this Nobu that made it standout from the others. Every other Nobu to date has "their" touch that makes them a bit different from a unique cocktail to a particular architectural feature. This one was the first I could say was generic Nobu, and that's not a bad thing to be!

Tanny D.

Did the unlimited brunch here and I actually really enjoyed it! It is definitely expensive but depending on how much you eat, you can easily get your moneys worth. They were constantly putting out new food and it all felt fresh. I was able to enjoy the crispy rice tuna dish and the miso cod which are two of their popular dishes. They had plenty of non-sushi items too and dessert. The service could have been a bit better but I know our server probably had a lot of tables. I think I would go back!

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Brunch buffet was amazing! It wasn't huge but the food and the quality was top notch. Friendly staff.

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Is Nobu's happy hour only in the bar?

Yes

I'm vegetarian. Can I add tofu to the vegetables over rice? Your menu looks like it's lacking in any type of protein for vegetarians.

For a group of 7 does anyone have a suggestion of best items to share for the table or "must try dishes"?

Everything at Nobu is technically meant to share family style. Their cold dishes are perfect for sharing and I highly recommend their yellowtail jalapeño and the white fish Tiradito!

Is there outdoor seating?

No - didn't see any

Is there valet parking and, if not, where's best to park nearby?

There is valet parking available as well as street parking nearby.

What's the age limit?

We had our 12 year old with us.

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Kyojin DC

Kyojin DC

4.4(333 reviews)
0.7 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

We stopped by for a random work dinner on a weeknight. We were seated just fine without a…read morereservation, as the restaurant was about less than half full. As first timers, the menu is really overwhelming. Great for those who want a lot of options, but a lot of the rolls' descriptions were very similar. Our server was very friendly and helpful in guiding us through a few of her preferences/favorites. Everything we ended up ordering was good though nothing stood out as over the top. You are definitely paying for the vibe and ambiance here.

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Khin’s Sushi

4.3(32 reviews)
0.5 mi•Georgetown

When we first located this sushi place it almost seemed like a specialty sushi restaurant. It has…read morea hometown feel and the ambiance definitely fits in well with this small section of Georgetown. We ordered two types of sushi- the California Rolls and something called Maki which basically consist of tuna slices. The fish was absolutely fresh, and we enjoyed every bite. We stayed there for a good twenty minutes before we headed off to the theater. The people working there were nice and it was a great experience.

If you're just looking for an inexpensive, no-frills option and don't have high expectations,…read moreKhin's might work. For anyone seeking actual good sushi, I'd recommend looking elsewhere in Georgetown. The service was polite and the location was great, but that just can't make up for the food. The fish lacked the freshness and quality I'd expect even at a casual spot. The rice was bland and the rolls felt more like basic grocery-store sushi than something made with care. Portions were OK for the price, but the ambience was spartan and the overall experience fell short. I don't like being negative or writing bad reviews but Khin's truly is average at best. It might be okay for a college student looking for something quick and cheap, but it is not a legitimate sushi restaurant in the traditional sense.

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Susheria - 3 types of sushi roll, Mate, Georgetown Roll, and Hinode

Susheria

3.9(450 reviews)
0.4 mi
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Came to experience the Thursday night grown folks R&B night. The music was on point and the food…read morewas good but the service was lacking. If you love old & new R&B this is the place to be on Thursday & Sunday nights. My only complaint is that the music is so loud it's hard to have a conversation or even place your order. We had to ask our waitress multiple times for limes, soy sauce and a to go box. I don't blame her for being overwhelmed since the music was so loud but there is room for improvement! Sebastian Roll: 10/10 fried crab roll was delicious. This is my new go to roll! Buenos Aires Roll: 7/10 nothing crazy. Reminded me of an elevated California roll with torched salmon on top. Vegetable Gyoza: 7/10 pan fried instead of boiled which I prefer! Kind of bland. Would be better with a different sauce or added protein. Calamari: 7/10 good but it did not stand out. Comes with both rings & tentacles. We don't like tentacles so we ate around them.

This place feels like it tried to be a hit in the 90s and failed. The sushi just isn't that good,…read morethe whole menu is white washed mid sushi at high prices. The ceviches and crudos and such are all fine, but they're not good. It makes it hard to want to enjoy them at all. Service is nice and friendly, but understaffed. Everything took incredibly long. Why are they understaffing this place?!? Especially at the prices. The cocktails are actually pretty good, though the wine list is uninteresting. It's a fine spot if you're looking for a quick meal in Georgetown, but it's not a destination spot by any means.

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