This is my third time here and I love it. Food is fresh and yummy. I always think I'll bring home…read moreleftovers but it's so tasty I just stuff myself and enjoy it. It's family-run and no nonsense service but they care about quality and flavor and you can taste it in every bite. Atmosphere is some wild combo of stylish and homey that is refreshingly authentic. Prices are not cheap but reflect the quirky of the ingredients and preparation. Five stars!

I really like this place. It's unusual to see a Korean eatery in a neighborhood like this but here…read moreit is Here's what we tried Japchae noodle was excellent Braised ribs were a bit on the salty side but good You order at the counter and then they bring you the food. It's a really small establishment. We came at around 6:00 and they really encouraging people to leave so they could close ahead of time. I would say it's a pretty tasty spot if you're in the neighborhood and want to try it out but I wouldn't come out of my way to eat here.

One year later and this place is still on my list for delicious food…read more This time around I had the opportunity to try the Gyudon, best described as a bowl full of flavor. The fatty beef was well balanced by a sweet flavor from the sauce which covered the white rice. There were also some red peppers and pickled potatoes added to the bowl so that helped to balance the fat. From start to finish, this dish was incredible and more exciting, they sent me a cute thank you gift containing sliced pineapples. What a great treat! Safe to say that I'm happy with ordering from them once again.

I came here on a weekday night to get ramen with two of my friends. We were seated right away and…read moreimmediately noticed the club-like music which gave the place a modern, upbeat vibe. We placed our orders and the food came reasonably quickly. Unfortunately the food itself was not the best. Although portions were large, the quality was not. The noodles were soggy, like they had been cooked way too long or were sitting in the water instead of being removed right away. The toppings tasted like the canned versions I could've bought myself at the store. I will not be coming back for ramen here. Maybe their other items are better?

Food: fine! I tried the edamame which was served promptly and with a generous amount of salt. The…read moreeel and avocado roll was garnished with a classic bbq sauce, and the tuna and avocado roll felt fresh. The sushi had more rice than I'm used to, and each slice was a little thick, so I would've preferred a few more thinner pieces. Drinks: I had the oolong tea and it came in the cutest tea pot. It was HOT, which was nice given the cooler weather. Service: attentive!! As a solo diner, I almost felt that folks were checking in a little too much, but it's great to see that they want to make sure their patrons are taken care of Ambiance: this place is casual, great for meeting up with coworkers or friends. And it wasn't too busy. This pan Asian restaurant offers a little something for everyone. Pricing reflects restaurants in the area, but their happy hour is quite enticing (they call it crazy hours).

I've seen this place for a long time and have not had the chance to try them until this weekend…read more Fast service but it was an early day so nobody was really there Clean facility Good service Good prices and selections We ordered the following: Note that all of the rolls were fresh and delicious! Shrimp Tempura- AMAZING! My favorite of the group. The shrimp serving was generous and the roll had a beautiful taste and texture. Philadelphia Roll- Very tasty and fresh Tuna Roll- My second favorite. It was tasty and fresh Overall, I truly enjoyed the selections and look forward to returning

No-frills (affordable) but clean and modern store with two tables only. Prime location near the…read moreGeorgetown waterfront. Nicely presented sushi assortment. Our other dish was shrimp tempura roll combo. The tempura is tiny (two shrimps only). But at $15 I guess it is alright. They have a kiosk with a big screen for self ordering. They sell yuzu (peach) soda. Really good! Toilet was spacious and clean.

The customer service was non existent. The food tasted microwaved. The California roll had the…read morecheapest ingredients. For 7 dollars per roll it definitely needs improvement. I think it was worse than supermarket roll. Cheap ingredients with premium price.

Roommate and I wanted to get some Pho to celebrate our one month at GW as freshmen! This place was…read morethe closest distance to campus, and the first Pho place I am going to in D.C. Everything here is very self help. You have to order at the counter. The customer service is fine, not the most welcoming and warm hostess. Food came out near instantly, but it was not busy with customers at the time we came. Had the Pho Brisket. Yummy! I would say the flavor of the broth is on the sweeter side, possibly a bit too strong or even over flavored. I think it would be better if the flavor was a bit lessened or it was less tangy. Noodles were well cooked. Haven't had Pho for 4 weeks, and this place fulfilled the needs of craving Pho. One thing that is a deterrent however is the price, whole thing with tax was $19.83. More on the expensive side for Pho. Would come back every once in a while!

We had just finished touring DC in brisk weather and were now craving a bowl of Pho. Luckily, I…read morefound the spot that was only an estimated 30 minute walk from the national Mall. We are pretty fast walkers so we probably made it there in about 15 to 20 minutes. The food came out fairly quickly and the Vietnamese coffee was solid. The pho broth was also very solid. The fruit tea drinks were also very good. I only remembered to take a photo of the spring rolls which were again also solid. I switched out the peanut sauce for the fish sauce.

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.

Daikaya Ramen is an unassuming spot serving some seriously flavorful ramen in DC. If you're a ramen…read morelover, this place is definitely worth seeking out. We ordered the Spicy Miso with the spice bomb and egg, along with the veggie ramen with spice bomb. The Spicy Miso was the clear winner--easily one of the most flavorful ramen bowls I've had, with just the right kick and incredible depth. The veggie ramen was also excellent and a great option for vegetarians. We also tried the gyoza, spring rolls, and Sapporo beer. For dessert, we ordered the black sesame ice cream, but the ramen portions were so generous that we were too full to finish it! Service was quick, attentive, and efficient. The atmosphere is exactly what you'd want from a Japanese ramen spot--casual, lively, and unassuming. The food felt authentic and the flavors really stood out. They also have an izakaya upstairs, which we unfortunately didn't get a chance to try. Definitely saving that for the next visit!

Let me start by saying I recently visited Daikaya on Monday, August 3, 2026, and unfortunately the…read moreservice that day was disappointing. I gave that particular visit 1 out of 5 stars. However, I also want to mention that Daikaya is one of my family's favorite ramen spots, so we were genuinely surprised by the experience because it has always been much better in the past. When we arrived, we were told that our entire party had to be present before we could be seated, which we understood. We also know that seating is first come, first served. In the past, we've been able to sit in a booth with two people, but this time we were informed that booths were reserved for parties of three or more. It was a little frustrating because the restaurant was slow at the time, and my wife politely explained that we would likely be finished before the dinner rush. Even so, we respected the policy and waited until a seat became available. I do want to give Terry a shoutout because he was very kind and professional. I explained that I couldn't sit at the bar due to my foot, and he was understanding. However, when he relayed that information to another employee, I immediately noticed a change in the other gentleman's body language and attitude. He seemed irritated about having to seat us. Once we were seated, the interaction only became more uncomfortable. He slammed our cups onto the table, and when I asked for a straw, he didn't hand it to me--he simply placed it down without saying much. There were several other small interactions throughout our meal that made us feel unwelcome. It reached the point where we decided we'd rather leave, so we flagged Terry down, asked for to-go containers, and requested the check. During our visit, I also noticed a party of four seat themselves and grab their own menus while both servers had their backs turned at the bar. When the same gentleman approached them, his demeanor was completely different. He was pleasant, took their order right away, and their food came out promptly. Watching that interaction made our experience feel even more disappointing. The food, thankfully, was excellent as always. That's one thing Daikaya continues to get right. I also noticed that none of the staff members we're used to seeing--who have always been warm, welcoming, and respectful--were working that day. Overall, this visit was a rare disappointment because the customer service simply wasn't up to the standard we've experienced over the years. While this particular experience deserves a low rating, I also want to acknowledge that every previous visit has been excellent. I'm hoping this was just an off day because Daikaya has consistently been one of our favorite places for ramen.

This is possibly the best lunch deal in DC…read more Came with my team for a celebratory lunch and really enjoyed ourselves. I loved that they did the hand roll option - it was so good!!!! Glad that we showed up right at opening because there can be quite a bit of a wait otherwise. My one comment is I really wish they asked people who were waiting to be seated (when there's no available seats) to sit outside or gave them a text when it was time to come back. It was just a little awkward that I was trying to enjoy my lunch with at one point 12 people standing right behind us hoping we would get up soon.

KenScale: 7.25/10 Visit: May 2026…read more One new opening in the DC restaurant scene that I was looking forward to was a standalone sushi counter by chef Masaaki "Uchi" Uchino. My wife Jun and I had visited his counter at the Square food hall a couple of times before and generally liked what he offered from his experience having worked at Sushi Nakazawa DC. When we chatted with chef Uchi while he was at Square, it sounded like he was hitting a few snags on opening a more formal counter in the same building. He finally opened the new Kiyomi restaurant this spring, starting with $40 omakase lunch deal followed by dinner service recently. Knowing what we had experienced at chef Uchi's Square counter, we thought we would have a satisfying sushi dinner. Instead, we were quite surprised that the recent dinner at Kiyomi didn't live up to our expectations. The $135 per person dinner omakase course consists of a couple of starters followed by a series of nigiri pieces, and then wrapping up with miso soup and dessert. As a soft shell crab enthusiast, Jun appreciated that the first course was soft shell crab with agedashi-style dashi-based sauce; I thought the dish was good but perhaps the seasoning was a little too strong? My initial concern about the seasoning quickly became even more apparent from the nigiri pieces that followed such as seabream, striped jack, cherry salmon, horse mackerel and straw smoked bonito. Even the pieces that I thought had very good fish quality, like golden eye snapper or the trio of tunas with different cuts and black cod, also had too much marinated sauce going on. Throughout the dinner, Jun struck a conversation with a white lady who was dining by herself, and even she agreed that the seasoning was a little too much. I've heard stories of sushi chefs sometimes masking mediocre quality of fish with extra layers of seasoning but I just didn't think that was the case at Kiyomi; I would have gladly eaten these fish at home, just without the marinated flavor bomb. Additionally, the fish to rice ratio was off compared to our previous visits at Chef Uchi's counter. Jun confessed to me the day after our visit that she felt bloated for the first time in a while from a sushi omakase meal. Even the miso soup that came at the end was a little too salty, and we relied on the New Zealand kiwifruit that came as a dessert to cleanse our over-saturated palate a little bit. Right now, Kiyomi is open for dinner only on Fridays at 7 p.m. (the reservations are released two weeks in advance) so if you want to check it out, advance planning is required. The décor of the counter is in line with what you typically see in a sushi-ya. There is a full bar with interesting wine and sake offerings; the sake options are smartly categorized by different styles. Kiyomi was one of the biggest disappointments Jun and I have had recently. Knowing the talent of chef Uchi, we were just shocked how out of balance the flavor was, which was a shame because there was nothing wrong with the quality of the fish that were on the table. Perhaps chef Uchi was being overstretched (he also oversees the sushi menu at another restaurant Katsumi), or perhaps he just had an off day. In any event, we will probably need to hear about some tangible improvement before visiting Kiyomi again.