We had such an amazing meal at Beloved BBQ. It was pretty quiet and we were one of only a couple of…read moretables as it was a weekday. Our server was so lovely and amazing. She gave great and honest recommendations. Which we super appreciated. Everything we had was incredible! The oysters were unique and the truffle salmon sushi was a definite standout. The scallops were great too. I don't even remember which beefs we ordered. We did a mix of the wagyu and heritage. All were outstanding and excellent quality. The udon mak and cheese was crazy good. We practically licked the bowl. And every cocktail we had was tasty and enjoyable. And we got a cute little card and photo as we were here for my birthday dinner. Definitely the perfect birthday dinner choice! Our total bill was over $400. So it wasn't cheap. But it was completely worth it!

I remember before Covid coming here and the little cookies they put on your crackers was so fun! I…read moreenjoyed their vanilla latte and the atmosphere of the space! Haven't been in a while but I have fond memories

It was sufficient…read more Ko is centrally located by Dupont Circle as a second floor restaurant (next to Zorba's). Interior is simple and open. A/C was nice and cool which I appreciated but found the place to be too loud for me once it filled out with more people. Service is courteous. I ordered the tomato salad and two sushi rolls. Yes I committed the sin of ordering just sushi at a kaiseki restaurant, gasp! So I guess I did this to myself since I found the food to be just ok. The spicy tuna roll was just not happening since all they did was drizzle hot sauce over the roll. I've been noticing this more at places, can we just say tuna roll with spicy dipping sauce instead? It's a bit misleading... but I guess I'll have to make sure to ask everywhere whenever I order spicy tuna. I am a believer in that if you're eating at a good restaurant and you ordered their less popular menu item that it should still be good but in this case, Ko didn't deliver. Anyways, I didn't have much of an appetite because of the hot weather so take this review with a grain of salt but I don't plan on returning unless someone can convince me otherwise and if I do, I'm not ordering sushi here.

I had a solid dinner at Ko and ordered the Katsudon Set. I had the pork cutlet which was…read more simmered in a sweet broth and topped with fluffy egg over steamed rice. It came with miso soup. Service was great and the restaurant itself was very lovely. The portion was huge and I was stuffed when I left. I really appreciated the presentation of the meal. I ended up repeating the order for takeout a few weeks later. I would definitely return in the cooler months and reorder the Katsudon Set as it seems like it would be a comforting meal in colder weather.

Umai Nori is a great little sushi bar with amazing food at affordable prices! The quality is always…read moreexcellent, and the staff is super friendly and provides outstanding service. Definitely recommend!

Service was great! Staff were very welcoming when we first arrived. A nice and intimate sushi bar…read morewhere the chefs prepared the food right in front of us!

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?

I love this place. Beautiful atmosphere, great drinks and delicious food. I recommend coming here…read morefor a girls night or date night. Very romantic. It's always busy. Our server Branco was incredible - so friendly, accommodating and helpful. I love coming back here. All their sashimi's are delicious and so are their drinks. If you like lychee martinis I'd get that. Their desserts are also delicious. Can't wait to come back!

Came back a second time here for a girlfriend's birthday dinner--not quite sure overall how I feel…read moreabout coming back a third time... FOOD: Was a little bit better than my first experience. Wagyu Taco ($19) and Grilled Scallops Skewer ($29) were good but overpriced for their small portions. Ebi Tempura Roll & Unagi Abokado Maki Roll were decent. Tiger Prawns came in 6 pieces, good dish for sharing. Mixed Green Leaf with Miso Salad was better than the Baby Lettuce with Wasabi Salad (says there's avocado but there was none). Grilled Chilean Seabass was flavorful, but also small portion. 12oz. Ribeye was just okay--meat was tender but not very flavorful, needed more salt too. For desserts, the Traditional Fluffy Cheesecake and Churros were both delicious! AMBIANCE: It's very energetic and lively atmosphere here on a Friday evening. They had a live DJ playing music and it's very loud so if you're trying to enjoy a quiet dinner this is NOT the place to be. We were struggling trying to talk to each other. Also, it's really dim lit in the restaurant--decor is nice though! SERVICE: Our server TJ was nice, but he was too busy running around and was not as attentive as he could be. Our final bill came out with a few questionable charges and luckily I caught them--they did end up removing those charges. HOST: I called ahead (day of) to inform the restaurant that our party had a handicap with scooter (I was in a leg cast from a foot fracture) and their first reaction was "how come I didn't give them more advance notice", followed by "oh I wasn't trying to reprimand you"--not sure why I'm even obligated to notify them of anything, I was calling just being courteous. So this left a very sour distaste feeling. Then later that evening, my friends arrived first, checked-in at the host stand, and the host was very rude to them as well. They really need to do better with customer service here.

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!

Fantastic vibe!! Dave and I have been wanting to try this place for a while now and I'm glad to say…read moreit lives up to the reviews!! Amazing music and ambience. We ordered the sake flight and all the small little dishes and everything so delicious! 10/10 recommend and we are totally coming back. The only thing was the dishes came out sporadically, so we could not pick on all the dishes at once. Xoxo Kathy

We are here for work and one of my colleagues wanted to come here…read more It's located upstairs so remember to take the stairs on the left side. Super cool looking restaurant. As soon as we reached the top of the stairs, to the right is an amazing bar. Darker warm lighting in the whole restaurant. There are a few tables to the left of the bar, that's where we were seated, and more to the right and there's bar seatings as well We shared all the items ordered and enjoyed it all. Gyozas had wasabi on it so be careful but it was amazing with layers of flavors. The rice pot was more than enough for 4ppl to share with tons of meats and seafood inside. Like a paella but Japanese. Meatballs were underestimated but it delivered. Tasted amazing we had to order another one. Most items are one order, one item so ask before ordering. Service was perfect. Waitress always checked on us and food came out very timely.

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.

OKU was a quick happy hour meet up after a long day and it did not disappoint…read more Union Market makes it easy with a gated lot right there for parking. The entrance is grand compared to everything else on the block and once you walk in you understand why. Dimly lit with romantic vibes, the bar is immediately to your right so it was easy to spot and settle in. Happy hour was packed but surprisingly reasonable for how busy it was. My friend went early and saved us a spot which we were grateful for. The drinks were a hit from the jump. Shogun and Sugar and Spice at $11 and $12 respectively with an attentive bartender meant the rounds kept coming. The patrons at the bar were friendly and we all ended up ordering similar dishes as we watched them come out. That kind of energy is what makes a happy hour worth showing up for. The Rock Shrimp was an Asian inspired take on bang bang shrimp, cooked perfectly with just the right amount of spice. The Wild Mushrooms were not on the happy hour menu but we ordered them anyway and were glad we did, tender and buttery with a sweet sauce that made them memorable. The Spicy Tuna and Tuna Tataki Roll were both solid but the Snow King Roll was the showstopper. Never tasted anything quite like it and so glad we tried it. We took a peek at the dessert menu which looked great but we were too full to order. On the way out we put in a Karaage Chicken to go order for a friend which also secured our next stop at Gold Clover, one of our favorites. Ask for Aaron or Gene when you get there. OKU is a bar worth visiting again and again especially for a low-key happy hour with all the positive vibes. It's also a great pregame before dinner although dinner here is still on the list to try for sure..

Upscale sushi spot great for any occasion…read more The restaurant has two floors with tons of seating (upstairs is bright and downstairs is very dark and moody). Overall great food, ambiance and service here. - Crispy Rice (5/5) - Firecracker Roll (5/5) - Rock Shrimp (3.5/5) - Scallop Temaki (5/5) Definitely prefer and recommend the sushi and options that are not marked for happy hour but still worth a try if you don't want to spend a ton.

Happened to be working an event today and after we set up we decided to grab a bite to eat. I…read moreordered the aranchini and classic

Disappointed to hear Tonari is closing! I marked my calendar to try their next cheesesteak night in…read moreMay, which I was so looking forward to! I had a nice dinner here recently and the pizza was absolutely delicious, actually one of my favorites. I will note that my guest was served their entree almost 10 minutes before mine came out and was finished by the time I started to eat.