Highly recommend and it can be a great deal. So far this is the best sushi I have had in D.C…read more (fourth place I've tried). I went cheap too: 48 bucks for an assortment of 11 nigiri and one roll. And the nigiri was way more interesting than what you normally get for a deal like this, way more premium. And the rolls had multiple fish in it, like high quality tuna and white fish. Only place I've ever liked the mackerel. Honestly, I really doubt you could do better than this at the price. I went for a very late lunch but the vibes of the place were so peaceful. I will be coming again so soon.

I would like to start by saying the dishes were good for the most part. Unfortunately.. the service…read moreleft a lot to be desired. We felt rushed throughout the meal despite being the first and only guests there at the time. The space itself was also underwhelming. The setup feels more like someone's basement than a restaurant at this price point and even the entrance is so unassuming. I was especially excited to try this place because it is a 2nd gen restaurant, so I really wanted to enjoy it. It was disappointing to find that the wine and champagne options were only available by the bottle. The matcha we ordered cold arrived lukewarm and was mediocre at best. Overall, I do not think the experience justified the price point... left sorely disappointed.

Clean, refreshing, and fast. Easily some of the best quality fish I've gotten for an accessible…read morelunch. The service was quick and friendly.

The restaurant was modern but minimal and not obnoxious design. They do have bag hooks under the…read morecounter at the bar. They have tables and seats but better to experience at the bar. They had pop music with upbeat vibes (not too loud you can hear the person next to you). Lights were normal so you can see which is nice compared to some other dimly lit places. Decent place to experience omakase if you've never done it before. Not too fancy. Lady who was host/service was very attentive at refilling drinks and taking dishes in a timely manner. The two chefs were amazing. One prepped while one prepared the dishes. Overall the food for the price was eh. $156 for 20 courses (2 appetizers, 18 nigiri). I think it was decent to not be overly full or struggling to get to the last one. They did amazing with the salmon and bluefin tuna. Most pieces of nigiri had a small hint of wasabi. The chawamushi had an excellent flavor/texture. The tamago (egg) at the end was delicious (usually I'm picky with tamago), but they pulled it off.

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.

- intimate seating with only ~ 14 seats at counter and only 4 staff…read more- very engaging and attentive staff - delicious and fresh fish, warm and rich fish soups, refreshing and varied flavors - my favorite was the aji, the sole, and the toro! - delicious selections of dessert - seasonal items with explanations of where and when it's the best time for which fish in season - explanations of origin of each sake pairing - close up view of preparation of fish on clean counter

Amazing experience all around. Came on a weeknight because I could never figure out when the…read morereservations opened and its always booked up on the weekends. Small group but not too interactive with other diners. The presentation, the story, the effort they put in to get you the freshest seafood... I see why this place is booked up. Only a few bites I wasn't a big fan of (mackerel maki...) My favorites included fresh, never frozen scallop that got flown in same day; the sea bass extra; jellyfish!?; the fish broth.

A wonderful experience. Definitely worth a try and a perfect place to have a celebration -…read morebirthday, anniversary, etc. The service was impeccable and down to every detail, they were attentive. Since it's a smaller establishment, the focus really is on each and every table or group. You will never feel like you are forgotten. They present each course with an explanation on each item and ingredient and most of it is imported from Japan. The menu is seasonal and they change it ever so often. You may think it's not a lot of food, but the fattiness of the wagyu will fill you up. I was surprised how full I felt after the meal - and I am the type to eat 60-70 pieces of sushi at a sushi buffet. The meal was definitely worth it. As for parking, there is paid parking across the street. It's about 6.99 for 2 hours. I would come back again. This time bring my camera because the dishes are all so beautiful.

Big shoutout to the management team and Ari for turning around my first experience at Kappo. I came…read moreback to celebrate my 40th and admittedly I was a bit nervous. I wanted this meal to be amazing since we were celebrating a big birthday. It felt good coming back since the space was something I really enjoyed and thought was unique. We were greeted right away by the host and the staff took great care of us that night. My wife and I both opted in for the caviar and uni supplement. I love caviar, but we were both on the fence about uni. This experience made us both uni fans. This meal was superb. One of the gripes I had about my first experience was how hard it was to eat the steak course since the pieces were cut into huge chunks. Plus they don't really give you knife's and I remember it being very undercooked. This chef got it right, and he was super young only 24yo. The steak course this time was probably my favorite. We got to try the filet, ribeye and cap. The chef also created a beef tar tar for my wife since she's gluten sensitive and couldn't have the wagyu norimaki arare. The citrus hints and the flavors were just something my taste buds loved. The Tamago tofu was also a hit. Honestly, there wasn't any course that disappointed. We also got extras. My wife couldn't even finish her portion because they fed us so well. Loved the hospitality and the epic meal we got to experience for me to bring in the new decade. Thank you Ari and Kappo for the unforgettable experience!

The service is phenomenal. The staff are knowledgeable and polite. The space is well-spaced, so you…read moredon't feel like you're on top of other tables. The music is played at the perfect level to enjoy without being distracted by it. The food is impressive and the sushi is the star of the show. I personally love that Uchi add a little "razzle dazzle" to the sushi to enhance the overall flavor. Some favorites: Avocado: probably one of the best avocados you'll ever taste. Likely to order a 2nd, maybe even 3rd time. It's light and flavorful. Uchi Salad: a bit messy but absolutely worth it. The crispy rice and cashew pesto dressing make this dish every bit of delicious. Sunchoke Sando: small bite, light flavor, very good.

Fancy happy hour with decent pricing and top notch food quality!…read more Happy hour- great pricing and even better food and drinks. We were impressed by the many options on the menu and portion sizes. Nice job. Food- everything we ate was so delicious. Our faves were the karate chicken, Brussels sprouts, and donburi bowl. The rock shrimp had a good crunch but missing something and the sushi roll was fresh and not super flavorful, but all good. Drinks- cocktails were creative and well curated. Wine, good quality, and sake, lovely. My guest really enjoyed her mocktail too. Vibe- classy and simple decor. Lots of different seating options-- booths and tables. Good for date night, after work drinks, or group gathering. Service- Cayln took such good care of us. She was bubbly, friendly, knowledgable about the menu, and attentive. She checked on us often but was never overbearing. Managers were seen helping staff and interacting with guests. Great experience all around!

For my very first fine in experience at Kaz, I was thoroughly impressed. From the moment I entered…read morethrough the front door to be greeted until my exit, the service was impeccable and the environment was clean. I dined with a friend at the regular sitting area but we have already decided for our next visit we will sit at the chef's counter. We ordered quite a few drinks but our favorites were the ume-pon and the lychee sake-tini. They were perfectly tangy but not too strong for the lunch hour we were there. Unbeknownst that we would receive a miso soup to start, we eagerly ordered calamari salad and a salmon tempura roll. The portions were great and the salad was very filling. I appreciated most that the calamari salad was not overly bursting with pineapple flavor. For our entree, we did a tasting of a few rolls and loved most of them. Some things to note: the snow crab roll has a miso butter that is a bit on the sweeter side but pairs well with a palate cleanser if you have one. The only roll that we could have done without was the spicy salmon roll. It wasn't quite near spicy enough. We finished our large spread just in time to add dessert which we got an ice cream trio! We tasted the green tea tequila, brown sugar, and yuzu flavors which were all delectable! Again, love this spot and will be going back. Do not remember our waitress' name but she answered every single question we had without complaint and even gave some helpful recommendations as well.

We had a smattering of delights here. Crunchy shrimp roll -…read morethe texture really came through and while the shrimp amount may not be a lot, I liked this Clam tempura - partner got this along with their miso soup, it looked appealing Cabbage okonomiyaki - good portion of the slightly greasy shredded cabbage with bonito flakes, a bit on the heavy side for my taste Arctic char nigiri - just two pieces but very rewarding and the highlight of my meal Lychee sake-tini - liked the skewered lychee and refreshing light taste of this Desserts: matcha tiramisu, green tea crepes with ginger ice cream, AND banana tempura with raspberry ice cream. I think tiramisu was the favorite of these, the crepes (which I got) were good and creatively encircled the ice cream in the form of sushi (but ice cream probably not a wise choice after having the citrusy lychee sake-tini). Banana was the heaviest dish. Rounded down a star for water with ice cubes (a personal peeve) Most welcoming was the more quiet room for our early Thursday dinner.

Date night! I was surprised when I was walking up to the place because it was so tiny, and the…read moreentrance is so small. Once I got inside, it was a long L-shaped counter and just a couple of tables along the outer perimeter of the wall. Our server checked on us efficiently, and I definitely have a few highlights from what we tried. Fried oysters: simply delish! I didn't want anything fried, but I was talking to this and didn't regret it haha. Eggplant: if you don't like the texture, don't get this. But the ginger and other flavors going on really make it hit. BBQ eel & cucumber: my favorite dish! It was both refreshing and flavorful, and we enjoyed it so much we got to. The omakase dish had a fun colorful variety of fish on it, and while it was good overall, some fish just tasted so plain compared to others. I would come back here, mainly for the dishes I highlighted and for the daily options that become available. It might take quite a while to get through everything!

I went with a group of friends to try Izakaya Seki after having it on our list for years. The space…read moreis very small and it can be challenging to get reservations, so you have to make sure to book early (especially for a larger group like ours). We ordered family style and tried a fair bit of the menu. I enjoyed the food enough but wasn't blown away by any of it. It was very expensive with tiny portions, but the flavor and quality wasn't any better than much cheaper restaurants. The croquettes were $18 for just two, but it didn't have as much crab as comparable croquettes I've had for less, and it felt under-seasoned. The standout was the garlic rice, funnily enough, and the eel tamago dish for me. I enjoyed the kakuni and the pork belly in the soba noodles, but it wasn't particularly well-prepared and the serving style was awkward for a group (3 big pieces with no way to cut or portion - they said they had no knives). The other savory dishes were just okay, and really none of them were something I would order again at this price point. The cod in particular disappointed me by being so bland. I did love the ice cream we ordered at the end, although each of us ordered a separate flavor and they confused us a bit by combining them at random in 2 bowls for 5 people. Honestly, I think my views are being colored slightly by the service, which was poor across the board. I would have been more generous with my rating if I felt the service was good or friendly, but to have cold service and high prices and tiny portions and unimpressive flavors made me feel less inclined to return. Still, it wasn't bad food, just mediocre - I wouldn't go back but I wouldn't warn anyone away, if that makes sense. Looking at the other reviews now, it seems we weren't the only ones to receive poor service, so it wasn't just an off night. The prices are one thing, but when you compare the service to an izakaya in Japan it's a pretty stark difference, right?