Still after all of these years a great spot with consistent food. Love it. It's also a great place to have a party given the space and the happy hour sushi is good value and quality as well. 5 stars for ambiance and service as well read more

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They open at 4 pm and I walked in here at 3.59 and yet all 4 high tops were taken and 4 people at the bar already! 1. Reservation isn't necessary 2. Street parking is available 3. Happy hour from 4-6 pm and they're very good. Drinks are all 50% off. 4. Sushi: 3 stars at best: they just give the rolls done in a way where they put the fish on top of the rice and that's it!!!! No spices no soy already brushed over or anything.. you know in Japan, you can just grab and put it on your mouth right? Here.. you'll get no flavor fish on rice... terrible! 5. Dumplings and mushroom tempura are okay. 6. Entree: noodles were okay. Liked it was not too oily. 7. Greeter was so mean, asked me "what do you need?!" When I walked in. With that tone, I was gonna walk back out, but the server was so nice and took me to a table. You aren't getting a good service or attitude here! All in all, not the best place to eat. DC has many good options. read more

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Good enough. Solid food in adequate quantities. On the main road with street parking. I stopped by for dinner 30 minutes before closing. They served me with a smile. Place was clean. read more

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I came here randomly one weekend and absolutely loved it! Can't remember the names of the sushi rolls we got but they were both amazing read more

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We have ordered from here for years. Food is consistently good and I have ordered multiple things. I love the rice paper rolls and crabmeat wontons. I also really like the noodle dish "noodles on the boat". Everything is fresh and super tasty! read more

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We went for happy hour. It was delicious and the prices were good. I think all drinks were half off. There was a 2, 3 and 4 dollar menu. We had edamame, crab Rangoon, basil chips, Japanese wontons yellowfin rolls, lobster salad and chicken satay. The crab Rangoon was delicious. I really enjoyed everything. The lobster salad wasn't my favorite, but that's mostly just not my favorite anyway. The servers were great, especially the host who was really friendly and helpful. I've been here before with groups and always have had a good meal. The restaurant itself is nice and has different areas to sit. Looking forward to returning. read more

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This was a fun place for some snacks. I used to live in Cleveland park and this was always a favorite. I loved coming back here. My friend and I shared chicken satay and crab wontons. The chicken satay was great and crab wontons were okay. The service was wonderful. The ambiance is also great. There are not a lot of places open on a Saturday afternoon in Cleveland park and this was one of the few places. read more

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I joined stonewall billiards league this winter. The league is held at Atomic pool bar. They don't have food at the bar. So one of the closest nice restaurants to the pool bar is the Spices Asian restaurant. Stonewall league members have 10% discount on the bill. So most of us often order from there. I have tried kimchi fried rice with pork. It's one of my favorites here. Nice spicy flavor and I like the texture of the fried rice. Fried egg is icing on the cake. Highly recommend this one. A couple of my friends order pad Thai and Mongolian beef. They said they liked it too. We have also dined in once. Service was great. Ambiance is nice as well. It's easy to find parking in this area after 6:30 pm. read more

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The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Personable. The food was great as well. Location was fantastic, easy to get to from the zoo but not right across from the zoo with all the people around. The food took just the right amount of time to come out, tasted great, and nice portions. read more

wow!!! i walk past this place all the time but i've never went in. i had plans with a friend at nannys but they don't open until 5. so i decided just to give this place a try randomly .... wow. some of the freshest sushi ive ever had in dc. and y'all know that when i eat its basically only at sushi spots. so ive tried many in dc. incredibly EARLY (starts at 3pm) happy hour. will be coming here again, because wow!!! INCREDIBLE!!! only taking a star away because my waitress could not give a faaaack about me and was not prompt. read more

Meh. We were asked to seat ourselves but every other party was seated by a hostess. That was a bit unsettling. We went on a Friday night, so it was pretty lively. The mango sticky rice wasn't my favorite. The rice tasted dry and a few days old. The bulgogi boa buns were great! I also had the kimchi bowl which was so good. I'm not a huge fan of kimchi, but this was perfect. Lastly, we had the spicy crunchy salmon rolls. No complaints with that either. read more

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I love coming here and also ordering take out. I love the ginger salad and the salmon teriyaki as well as the salmon avocado roll. I come here or get take out 1-2x per week! The service is great and everything is fast Ive never had to wait for a table or very long for food either. I love how it is spacious so you can hear yourself think without being over stimulated with tons of conversations going on around you! This is a yes for my fellow introverts haha read more

Haven't been back here for a while now even though it is within walking distance in my neighborhood. Or maybe because it's in the neighborhood you tend to forget that it's there. But so many other restaurants in the area have closed including a Japanese one we used to go to, so suddenly remembered that Spices actually serves pretty good Japanese food even though it's known as an Asian restaurant. So came here for dinner one evening, not too busy around 6 or so (their happy hour is from 4-6:30 pm. We had shrimp tempura and sashimi Matsu, both priced a lot more than I remembered - the tempura is now $28.50 and the sashimi over $30. But the food quality is quite good, the sashimi super fresh, and the tempura with crispy non greasy batter. The place also seems to be fixed up a bit since our last visit, decor and furnishings all in good condition, clean and with good spacing of tables and friendly staff. This has now become one of the longer standing and very dependable restaurants in our neighborhood. Definitely worth coming back more often. read more

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I've only had take out from here. It's always good. A bit pricy but it's good. And I love uni and they almost always have it.

You can relax here at a high top table, booth or outside with some shade! Happy hour can truly be a happy hour. However, my favorite thing to do is get a Thai iced tea with vanilla vodka. Yummmmm. Don't knock it until you've tried it!! Great service, Wanda. You always remember what I want or what I ordered fives times ago! I've been here so much I could basically tell you about everything on the menu, okay, maybe not EVvvverything, but pretty darn close. Enjoyed some sushi and Pad Thai this evening :) I don't think Cleveland Park would be the same without this yummy and delightful place. Check out the curry laksa (sp?!) in the noodle section-- it's one of my favorites! read more

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Well well well, what can I say about my fav sushi place in DC. I am soo glad my friend introduced me to this spot. I am obsessed with the fresh cucumber and avocado rolls I always get. Another great item I always get is the scallion pancake. Which here is called spring onion cake. They are a good size and comes with three pancake type cakes. I have say inside and outdoors and both areas are very chill and relaxing. One of the waiters named Wanda even remembers me when I come visit DC. He also remembers my order and that I have food allergies. He is great and super nice. read more

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My cousins, girlfriend, and I popped into a little shop nearby, and we decided to grab lunch & a drink while we were parked. We figured we couldn't go wrong with sushi, and we very much so enjoyed our lunch. We started with drinks, and then had the kimchi veggie potstickers (very yummy, but not quite enough kimchi), and then veggie sushi (were vegetarians, and they had many options). We mostly made our own sushi by asking the server if they had certain things. Overall, it was a good meal, we had good service, and the ambiance was nice. They had outdoor & indoor seating, and the indoor seating had the doors all open to get fresh air- it was quite nice! We would definitely return. read more

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Takeout and Dine In service is great! Had the Chicken with Eggplant plate which was delicious! Very unique flavors, tastes exotic (not spicy unless requested!) Also ordered the Sashimi Boat platter which was delicious! It was very fresh and a decent portion to share with 3 people. It is a bit pricey but other than that I enjoy it! read more

Great for happy hour. A lot bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside. Great utilization of space. I'd definitely return for happy hour or even for dinner to explore the menu. Service is wonderful. Staff is so nice and friendly. read more

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Excellent nigiri sushi and satay at unbeatable Happy Hour prices, very good Ginger salad, Dumplings from the Menu.

The food was amazing and customer service was great me and my family had a great time and the food was high quality read more

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Delicious food and wonderful service! A cozy atmosphere for chilling, grabbing a drink, and enjoying a wonderful time with friends and family. Come down Thursday to Sunday for happy hour and get some super yummy food and cocktail! Shout out to Wanda, our waiter! read more

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I enjoyed the service and ambiance at Spices, and the meal I had was pretty tasty. My party shared the edamame and crab meat wontons, and I ordered the Mongolian stir fry for myself. You can never go wrong with edamame, and the portion size was fantastic--plenty of edamame for four people to share. The same is true of the crab meat wontons. I'm not sure if the meat was imitation crab or not, but if it was, it certainly fooled us. The wontons were great! I'm not crazy about the mayonnaise-based sauce that came along with them, but other people in my party seemed to enjoy it. And I'll admit, I do have a bias against mayo... The Mongolian stir fry was good, but I think there was too much of the syrupy sauce. Has there been less, or had it been not so thick, I think I would have enjoyed the dish more. Everything else on mg plate was perfection (e.g. brussels, beef, peppers). read more

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Came here for dinner Tonight and went with something different as previous times I've gotten the pad thai or fried rice dishes. For starters we got the seven spice tofu "fries" and the Crab wontons. The amount of crab and flavor in the wontons drew rave reviews. You get 6 so there was plenty for us. The tofu "fries" were also very nicely spiced and tasty. We finished both. We got sushi to round out our meal, for our main. The Dragon Roll for my partner and the special panda roll and Soft Shell crab roll for me. It was all very tasty. we'll be back! read more

Delicious food and great menu selections. Food was presented very nicely! Service is great. Outdoor seating options. read more

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Stumbled upon this place and it was a lovely surprise. We read some of the reviews and we didn't have any complaints. The service was good (it was an early lunch) and the food was hot and fresh. Loved the vibe as well. read more

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We ordered here through Caviar and were pleased with the food. I especially liked the tangerine peeled beef and the bulgogi buns. The Tom Yum soup and dumplings were fine. I would order from here again. read more

This is one of those restaurants I don't think could exist anymore, especially in the city, with a bunch of different Asian cuisines on the same menu. Our party tried a variety from the menu, and everything was tasty, but I don't feel the value was there- it was a lot more expensive than I anticipated, and I don't shy away from spending money on food. Service was attentive, and quick, though it wasn't very busy. read more

Food and service were great. We tried the drunken noodles and curry laksa. We will definitely go back

The food is good the customer service is poor. I was trying to make an order by phone and I was getting information from a friend in the same room. A little bit of confusion ensued in trying to clarify her order. The person on the other end at spices hung up on me. Definitely won't be my go-to restaurant for Asian food. read more

We ordered from Spices this weekend as we were craving sushi and are trying to find a new spot as our old favorite has closed. I ordered the dragon dumplings, the avocado and cucumber roll, and the veggie tempura roll, and my partner ordered the sashimi. It was on the pricier end, but it is sushi so that's to be expected. The website said it should take about an hour to arrive. Our delivery time came and went without any updates from the restaurant or the delivery website (ChowNow). ChowNow doesn't have a driver tracker so we were in the dark. About a half hour after time we were about to call to check on status, and finally got the call. As we were unpacking the bag, we realized that my dumplings wasn't there (devastating!!). We called the restaurant who already knew about the issue, apologized, and gave us a refund. I'm not sure when they realized the dumplings were left behind, but I wish they had been proactive about reaching out to us about the error. The food was fine. A couple pieces of the sashimi were not cut that well (which is a shame, especially as it was $26), and the tempura rolls were crumbly. I liked the avocado/cucumber sushi. The search for a new sushi spot continues. read more

Customer service is always great here! Love that they offer a fusion menu, so everyone can get something they like. A good spot for a quick bite. Recommend the japanese dumplings, grill menu, and sushi. read more

Delicious food! Lots of good options from different Asian categories. Nice but not overly fancy.

Great service and excellent food and sushi. The General Tsos chicken is crispy and savory, not overly sweet. The sushi is always fresh and delicious as are the salads. read more

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Green curry's flavor is so creamy and good. The shrimp and eggplants cooked right on the spot. We love to order sushi and sashimi here, always fresh made and flavorful. read more

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5 Stars for the fantastic service we received by six different employees throughout our visit. Sushi Roll Call: Doris: The fabulous Owner giving life to every customer with her contagious personality. Wanda: Our blasé yet pleasant & accommodating Server. Fiky: A fellow Server checking in on us whenever she passed by. Borey: Another fellow Server who had us try the Lychee Desert & Fuji Apple Sake. Sushi Chefs Juan, Jose & Sammy: In the meantime and between time of making Sushi they would look up every now & then with a slight nod or facial expression equating to "Do you like or need anything?" A quick fix for Sushi before seeing a movie & opted to sit at the Sushi Bar. Doris placed a green piece of wood with the letter A on it indicating who will be our Server. Looking over all the menu options was a feast within itself with numerous good eats to choose from. We shared the Seabass Spring Rolls that were very, very good. My Sashimi tasted fresh with decent cuts. My Companion went with the Maki Zen Combination Sushi; Seasoned Seaweed/Avocado Roll, Vegetables Tempura Roll & Cucumber Roll, no complaints. A precisely neat, open & warmly decorated Asian restaurant presenting an extensive selection for Lunch, Dinner & Sushi. The Beer, Cocktails, Sake (Sake Flights) & Wine Lists are of many choosing. In addition to the large Sushi Bar that can sit roughly 20 people, other seating options included a cozy alcove for 4, a huge semi-set apart area with sliding doors, a few small tables by the window & the main sitting area on the other end of the Sushi Bar. Spices is definitely a Cleveland Park (maybe 2 blocks from the Metro Station-Red Line) sidewalk gem located on Connecticut Avenue between Ordway & Porter Streets. Online Ordering for Pick Up & a Crazy 'Happy' Hour Monday through Friday 5pm-7pm with a handful of Small Bites, 50% off Cocktails, Wine & Sake. I absolutely will return to experience more of the menu offerings & to receive the impressive & collective customer service. read more

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Just popped in here for a quick bite at lunch time, but I will definitely be back! The sushi I had was tasty, neatly prepared, and fairly priced. The service was quick and courteous. I like the selection they offer on their menu, and the vibe here is great. Also, the whole place looks very clean. It's very easy to maintain a conversation for business meetings, or share a meal with someone on a casual date. The location is easy to get to (right by the Cleveland Park Metro), but there isn't any free parking immediately by it, so take that into account before driving. The location is small, not sure how busy it would be during peak meal times. If you are coming during non-peak times, you should have no issues being seated. The server actually asked me if I'd like a refilled glass of water as she took my payment (I know this sounds silly, but it's very rare). I can't wait to bring my friends here to enjoy the rest of the menu. read more

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Spices is my number one restaurant in Cleveland Park. Excellent service regardless if you are doing carry out or dining in. The menu is expansive with an incredible sushi offerings, both traditional with great Chef's Special Maki. The Lychee Martini is my favorite on the cocktail menu. read more

The food is good, but some of the staff have a bad attitude. One of them actually started lying about an order to cover himself since he made a mistake. He then became hostile when his assertions were met with questions and facts. For food itself I'd give 4 or 5 stars. But the terrible experience with 2 of their employees left a bad taste in my mouth. I will move my orders to other restaurants like Nooshi and Raku. read more

Food is amazing, drinks are amazing and the ambiance is super chill and very clean. Staff is friendly and helpful. Happy hour is one of the best in DC. read more