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    Carly S.

    My go-to no-frills spot for sushi takeout. The fish is always fresh, and the rolls are simple yet delicious. I always get the spicy crunch tuna roll and the tuna, jalapeño, cilantro roll. If I'm extra hungry, I go for the yellowtail jalapeño as well. Everything is great, and the service is efficient.

    Nicole O.

    This was my first time at Western Market, and I was in the mood for ramen and sushi, so decided to check this place out. I ordered the Spicy Miso bowl and the spicy tuna crunch roll. The food items were packaged very well - although I ate my food there, it would have traveled nicely as well. As far as the food goes, I think the amount of sushi (8 pieces) received for the price is a decent value. The menu doesn't list what ingredients come with the ramen, and I had a hard time getting that info from the woman at the register. You have the option to get the spicy miso with either chicken or pork - I ordered mine with pork. Overall, both the sushi and ramen were kind of bland, but the spicy miso did have a nice kick to it. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but it's not a bad option. I would probably just stick to sushi next time.

    Janet G.

    Situated on GW's campus in Western market with other food stalls! Although Onkei is a bit on the pricier side, it is a great price for the quality of fish you get. I enjoyed the salmon donburi ($18), which comes with miso soup as well as pickled radish, ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce. The cuts of salmon were thick and fresh. Expect a wait, especially during lunch or dinner time! Plenty of seating at their bar and throughout the food court, but it might get full during their peak hours. The market's restrooms are clean and in the back.

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    Bill Z.

    Food is decent. Service is standard. It's within Western Market, so ambiance is good. Kind of pricey. Needs more quantity.

    Chicken teriyaki
    James L.

    I wanted to much to like this place--so I gave it three tries. Sadly, it's just not very good. I did sashimi and maki twice. First time was fine, second time was a little fishy tasting. And for the price, "fishy" isn't cutting it. $30 without any rice or soup? Since I figured that fish wasn't Onkei's strong suit, I decided to give the other dishes a try. Chicken teriyaki: chopped to bits for some reason, dry, and bland; edamame: served cold... great; vegetable and shrimp tempura: vegetables were somehow mushy, it was all over-battered, and one of my shrimp wasn't deveined. I guess I'm giving two stars rather than one because the staff are kind and thorough. I just wish their pride in their work were spent on more deserving food.

    Lunch box
    Jessica C.

    Great service and food was delicious. Cashier let us switch out the entree in the lunch box for katsu (one chicken one pork). Food came out quickly and area was all very clean and quiet on a Sunday morning.

    Sashimi deluxe
    Ken W.

    This place is located in the western market, and The Sashimi is exceptionally fresh. I like hamachi belly, and it is super flavorful. Their torched ahi tuna is also pretty good, and the chili oil gives it an extra kick! They also have a Super friendly and humorous staff; I had a great chat with Mr. Alfredo. Most workers here are super flexible, and they are likely to honor the reasonable requests if asked nicely. I tried their tempura sushi rolls the other day, and unlike most places, their shrimp tempura came fresh out of the fryer; it's super crispy. I felt lucky after realizing there was a long queue after getting my food.

    Malchik R.

    I came and ordered the Tantanmen ramen noodles and this has to be the best tasting ramen I have ever had. This bowl was a medium type of spice, and it included the spinach, corn,.half egg, and dry seaweed on the side. For the protein, I selected the chicken. I could have chosen pork or tofu, but chicken has always been my go-to protein whenever its a dish that I am unfamiliar with. The guys working there were definitely on the ball, and they had my order prepared in no time. Even better than the ramen noodles, was the ambiance of the entire place. Its actually a pretty happening food court with outdoor seating, which I where I found a spot. The ramen noodles were wonderful, and I'm going to try to hit this place up again soon!

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    This is one of my favorite spots in foggy bottom. The staff is kind and welcoming and the food is phenomenal.

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    Alfredo made delicious food. Can't wait to.go back. Loved the fresh sushi, and stuff was amazing

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    Great food and great service, freshest and best authentic Japanese food in Washington DC.

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    Delicious sushi! Can't wait to go back for more. Chef Alfredo knows what he's doing!

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    Kyojin DC

    4.4(331 reviews)
    1.2 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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    4.3(32 reviews)
    1.0 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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    3.9(450 reviews)
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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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    4.4(60 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Dupont Circle, Downtown

    I had a fantastic lunch at Onggi. My husband and I sat at the bar and experienced top notch…read morehospitality. The bartender went out of their way to discuss with the chef vegan options to ensure we had a fully plant based meal. We started with the Clay & Craft soju flight. This was such a treat! We have never tried soju with such high alcohol proofs. It felt so upscale and unique. We shared the Onggi Lunch Jeongsik Set modified to be vegan. This was a great portion size of food to share among two people. The pajeon was my husband's favorite part of the meal. I enjoyed the vegan jigae the most. Overall there was no weak part of this meal and we did not leave a single morsel of food behind. I will note that the vegan bulgogi tasted almost identical to the bulgogi you can buy at Trader Joe's. We love that bulgogi so that is not a problem. It was just funny to taste something very familiar to us. The rest of the meal was new flavors for me, and reminded my husband of his 4 years living in Korea. My husband has not had authentic Korean flavors made vegan before so this was a major treat. We saved room for dessert and enjoyed this soft nutty sweet treat. It was the perfect finish to a delicious lunch. Thank you Onggi for being so vegan friendly! We cannot wait to enjoy another meal here.

    Food 5/10 Atmosphere 8/10…read moreService 8/10 For the price point, this place definitely lacked value and taste. I can't really call this authentic Korean food, things kind of tasted off. We didn't end up finishing the bossam or the kimchi jeon. There werent a lot of banchan and they also tasted pretty bland. The spirits and alcohol were great though!

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