Started with the Red Snapper ceviche. It was so good that I reverted to a fork to clear the bowl. I accompanied the meal with the house hot sake that paired well with the fish. It was a nice upgrade to my usual draft beer selection. I had two rolls and both were excellent. The spicy tuna avocado roll was superb and the yellowtail scallion roll was fresh and very tasty. I added a third roll, called the Alaska. It was a great combination and was the perfect way to end a celebratory evening. The service is always the star of the night at Sushi Hachi! My server was attentive and quick while looking calm and zen throughout. The managers/owners each stopped by the table and we talked about the neighborhood and I felt a connection to my Capitol Hill community. All-around it was an outstanding evening. Will return as often as I can! read more

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For Christmas Eve, my wife, eight-year-old daughter, and I made a reservation at this small sushi spot along Barracks Row. After many accolades and Michelin nods, it was an honor to dine at Sushi Hachi. Here's our experience. 1) Food: To start, we ordered the miso soup and edamame. Both were full of flavor and well prepared, especially the edamame. Sometimes the ones from the grocery store can be slimy. These are not. They are perfect. To eat, I got the shrimp tempura, Chicken Kara-age, and the 8th Street sushi. My wife ordered the Chef's Sushi Platter and swore she will crave the Yellowtail Cilantro Roll. Our daughter enjoyed the California Roll. 2) Drinks: Their cocktails hit each end of the liquor spectrum. My wife enjoyed their Manhattan. The Summer cocktail was a tad sweet, which I found refreshing and unique. 3) Service: It's excellent. The timing, warmth, and attention to our daughter was spot on. 4) Space: It's simple yet inviting inside one long dining room with the sushi counter in the way back. 5) Area: Along Barracks Row, Sushi Hachi is near many other restaurants and local shops. One of the oldest military bases in the country is across the street. There's street parking- paid and free- throughout the neighborhood. read more

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The service was exceptional and expeditious. The food was wonderful. I will definitely return. read more

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I'm torn writing this review. In general, their food is above average. However when the name of the restaurant has 'sushi' in it, I expect their sushi to be really good. For me, sushi includes good rice. The rice in their nigiri was the worst sushi rice I have ever ever ever tasted. It was like eating dense blob of hard, dry rice. No hint of vinegar and minor sugar, nor was it appropriately soft. It was like dense rock. The rice was so so so bad that I can't in good conscience recommend this restaurant. Sorry but thumbs down. read more

It's kinda a quiet place but the food is very good, expensive tasting fish and hot steak plate is a conversation starter read more

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The perfect lunch date! My friend and I work from home and we're both craving sushi (most spots do not open until dinner) so we lucked up when we found one open for lunch. Located in the Capitol Hill area, its almost unassuming unless you know what you're looking for. The space was clean & quaint - very quiet - only a few patrons. Our server was so attentive and made his presence known frequently. They cleaned our table after every dish so nothing piled up and constantly asked for feedback which we were happy to offer (no notes). We ordered a few apps - Hamachi, Fried Rice, Spicy Tuna Avocado 8pcs w/ Nigiri Black Snapper, Snapper Miso Ceviche, Edamame, Seaweed Salad with "Dreams Come True" & "Sexy Lip" cocktails to wash it down. We loved everything except the nigiri black snapper which was an acquired taste. This is somewhere I would absolutely return and try their dinner menu read more

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I appreciated that we could walk in on a Monday night without reservations and not feel underdressed. (We had been walking around DC all day) My husband and I each got the chef sushi platter, I thought it was plenty of food, but my husband also ordered an extra salmon roll afterwards. Everything that came in the sushi platter was delicious, though I thought the ceviche was a little too sweet. However, the sushi roll that we got at the end had too much rice (The ratio was off) and was kind of a disappointing way to end the night. read more

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Sushi Hachi is a really cozy restaurant nestled in the historic Eastern Market neighborhood. We were able to find parking right in front of the restaurant on a Thursday evening. We were seated quickly at the bar. There weren't too many people so they had plenty of seating. I opted for their Chef's sushi platter. For $30 I felt like you got a lot for what you paid for. Also their regular sushi rolls are super affordable too. Love that! - Edamame was fine nothing special - miso soup was also fine, kind of salty - snapper miso ceviche, loved how colorful it was and the chips that came with it. I do wish it had a little bit of a kick to it. It was a bit too sweet for my liking. - 5 piece nigiri. Tasty. My favorite was the salmon followed by the tuna - Yellowtail cilantro roll. My favorite of the night however it wasn't anything that I would go out of my way for I loved the plates and the small ceramic glasses that they give you with your hot sake. And our waitress was friendly and helpful. Also note that Sushi Hachi was voted one of the best sushi restaurants in DC. Not sure what year this was but congratulations. Thank you! read more

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Soooo good! I'm in DC often for work and I'm always in the lookout for a good spot for lunch or dinner. This restaurant is in the Capitol Hill area and near Navy Yard where I stayed. The restaurant was not busy on a Monday night. The staff was friendly and helpful. They got me and my dinner date sat quickly and got our orders out quickly too. I ordered a couple sushi rolls and edamame. Also ordered the crème brûlée for dessert. If you're looking for delicious, well made sushi for dinner in a modern place!! read more

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This place is such a gem in Capitol Hill! They offer incredible sushi rolls for just $8, along with great specials and platters that are perfect for sharing or sampling a bit of everything. There are also some standout specialty rolls--my favorite was the Capitol Roll. I could've eaten 15 of them--they were that good! The atmosphere strikes a nice balance: it's casual, but with a slightly elevated feel--somewhere between a laid-back sushi spot and a more upscale restaurant. Definitely a go-to for quality sushi at a great price. read more

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I appreciated Sushi Hachi for seating me (with no reservation) and serving me quickly. I visited for the first time yesterday night before attending a show at the Miracle Theater and was in a bit of a rush, but was still able to enjoy my meal because of how quick and efficient the service was. The food was delicious. I ordered the Chef's Special which, as a nigiri lover, allowed me to try a number of different menu items I wanted without having to order so much food. The Yellowtail Cilantro roll was my favorite. The Snapper Miso ceviche was a bit on the sweet side for me with the yuzu, but the presentation made up for it. read more

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Clean, enjoyable food. Terrific ambience and attentive service. Colleague and I stopped through here yesterday. Had it bookmarked for a while based on Yelp reviews. The interiors are beautiful. Service was friendly although it started a bit - odd. They redeemed themselves nicely. I had a CHEF'S PLATTER that showed up looking more like a poké bowl - arranged on a plate. Nicer selection of seafood. There was a piece of fried eel and a piece of smoked octopus along with the other sushi. Nice touch. My colleague got a couple of sushi rolls. The drinks were nice, although the menu is limited on the drink side. They only have about five options. We had miso soup, and edamame (nicely salted) and I had a wonderful SNAPPER CEVICHE. I thought that sounded novel and it definitely tasted as good as I expected it would. Probably my favorite on the table. We also had: +Tasting Platter--EDAMAME, Today's Miso Soup, Veggie (sliced zucchini ) Tempura, Chirashi Bowl (Today's Best Sashimi 10 Pieces Over A Bed Of Sushi Rice), + Shrimp Tempura (needed seasoning) Drink: Summer 夏 Brugal Anejo rum / lime juice/ blueberry/ mints/ club soda ^^ I had two of these they were so good. I like this place and will come back. read more

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Came here for lunch and had a great experience! We came during the off hour time so it was pretty empty. We got seated very quickly and the sushi was served quickly as well. Staff were friendly and very attentive and the ambiance is nice. It's like a typical sushi place. Great to come for a date or with friends. In terms of food, we ordered their salmon avocado roll, Alaska roll, and their salmon and yellow tail nigiri. All the fish was very fresh and super tasty. We even ordered an extra roll because the first few rolls were so good. To top it off, the food was priced really well so you'll definitely get the best bang for your buck. Would highly recommend! read more

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Good spot! Service was good. Sushi was yummy. Would like to see more variety in their menu. I'd go back! read more

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Service was good and staff were friendly. The food took a bit longer to come out, so I recommend ordering everything at once. Sushi was okay overall, nothing exceptional but enjoyable. The restaurant is easy to find and prices are reasonable for what you get. read more

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Really fresh sushi and prompt service. The special rolls were really tasty, though less pieces (only 4). Wish we were hungrier to try more! read more

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I come here often and the fish is always incredibly fresh. The prices are extremely reasonable for what you get and the staff provide great service. This place is quiet and clean, super underrated and in my opinion a Capitol Hill hidden gem. Highly recommend checking out! read more

"Delicious and affordable lunch spot!" I stopped by Sushi Hachi for lunch and was really impressed with the quality and value. The lunch menu is super reasonable--great prices for generous portions and really fresh fish. I ordered the sushi lunch combo number 1 and everything was beautifully presented and tasted amazing. The rice was just right, and the fish was fresh and clean-tasting. It also came with miso soup or edamame , which made it feel like a full, satisfying meal without breaking the bank. read more

This is one of my family and I favorite sushi places! We orders take our shrimp crunchy and octopus nigiri. As always super fresh and delicious! Take out never takes along time! And I love how the restaurant never changes no matter how long it takes me to come back to visit. Always clean and staff super friendly! They located in Eastern Market. The prices are amazing too! read more

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This is my new favorite sushi spot in the city! Affordable, delicious sushi with great presentation. Everyone is friendly and attention. The location is small and intimate, clean and elegant. Highly recommend! read more

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One of my new (to me) fav sushi places in DC! They have everything you'd want and the prices are unbeatable. It's super cute inside with lots of seating and very attentive staff; it's a great spot to go for a causal girls night or date night. The Spicy Tuna roll is a classic and the Dragon Roll is amazing. Most of their rolls are $8 (even their speciality rolls) and so good and fresh. Will be going back lots! read more

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Ordered a few rolls was here. Was definitely pleased with the results. Most of the rolls were tasty. The service was fine, all of the rolls came pleasantly packaged. Good ambiance. I like this place. read more

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Had a wonderful lunch here-the lunch special is generous portion and a good deal-the service was perfect-food was delicious and ambiance was quiet and calming-the udon a bit small but for lunch is perfect-the sushi was fresh and tasty read more

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Amazing and fresh fish! The fried rice was also greatest if you get sake, you can pick out your own cup. read more

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My son rated this place 1000/10 as the shrimp tempura appetizer was all shrimp and not 2 or 3 pieces of shrimp witha bunch of tempura veggies l like other places. The sushi fish was super fresh. Loved the chicken kara age. The lunch special with tempura udon was delicious and the spicy salmon roll has chunks of salmon, not pulverized salmon like normal. I liked their lunch specials. They don't have salmon or tuna rolls on the menu (there's avocado), but you can ask for it if you want it that way. The owner was humble and attentive. The kids were amazed by the hand towel experience that started off the meal (where you drop a tablet looking things into water and it turns into a hand towel with a lovely lemon scent). Overall, a solid choice for Japanese food in SE DC in terms of value and quality. read more

Sushi Hachi - Salmon roll, spicy salmon roll, and yellowtail nigiri - Sushi Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This is a very cute place for a date night. When the weathers nice, they open the large front window. This is nice for a breeze and for the vibes, but Capitol Hill has a healthy mosquito population and I was getting torn up while eating my dinner. The staff is very nice and friendly. They can help you decide on a dish or a drink and they're happy to take their time answering your questions. That being said, sometimes the service can be a little bit slow. The food was very tasty. I honestly did not like the rolls with the pico de gallo on top - I scraped the tomatoes off. I like the creativity, but tomatoes and raw fish are just not the vibe for me. One thing I love about this place is that the rolls are slightly smaller, and thus cheaper, meaning if you order a roll you don't like but don't like to waste food (like me), it's a light lift. The beers are cold and the wine is solid. I will absolutely be back for the rolls I enjoyed and for a cold Sapporo. read more

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Prices are very reasonable, the neighbourhood is great, and the venue looks nice. However, I'm just not a fan. I think this is the first restaurant that I have ever been to where you have to order and pay (with tip) online at the table. The server did not clearly explain that so we waited much longer than we had to. What would happen if people were unable to use the online system for whatever reason? Because the servers did not take our order directly there was constant confusion on which plates went where, even though the online orders had names for individual people at the table. The fish did not taste as fresh as could be but that may be because we went on a Monday night when the stock might not have turned over. Another weird thing was that I had a sea bass sashimi order that was supposed to be 3 pieces (vs the 2 piece nigiri) and instead had two pieces that were cut the same size as the fish on the nigiris. Don't know if the kitchen had a braino or just took the slices off some nigiri. I'm never going to another restaurant where I have to order online at the table. The online system glitched a couple of times in ordering because there were sell-outs of items (their house sake!) in real time. The system was not intuitive in redoing your order after being notified of the inventory sellout. I couldn't figure out how to do it without hitting the back button of my browser so I was worried about being charged twice. read more

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The customer service here was great! My husband and I came here with our baby and the servers were so nice even though our baby was making a huge mess. The food here was so good! Everything that we ordered was delicious! I loved all the drinks and the appetizers. I would go back again. read more

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My daughter took me here for a birthday lunch and the restaurant was on point. I had a lunch special (soup, tempura, rolls) that was beautifully prepared with fresh ingredients. The eel-avocado rolls were superb. Attentive but not intrusive service. I drove from Virginia and there is ample paid parking in a surface lot near the restaurant. Diners range from casuals like us to business folk to Marines from the nearby barracks. read more

BEST SUSHI ON THE HILL! Highly recommend. The chef's sashimi platters are an amazing deal too - one of my favorite restaurants in DC.

I have only ordered carry out from here before and I think it was okay. I liked all of the rolls that I got. A friend and I ordered 4 and shared and shared a dessert. Inside it cute and decorated upscale. The rolls cost a couple of dollars above their competitors, which would be Torai down the street. I think the sushi is average and can't really say anything bad about it but my preference is Torai. The hostess was also the server and I will say it was a long time between her seating us and getting our order taken. We wondered if maybe we had to go to a kiosk but then she came back and was pretty attentive after that. read more

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Always great sushi and tastes fresh. Our favorites are 8th street, yellowtail scallion, and capital. Fried rice is also great and a large portion. read more

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For our wedding anniversary we planned to do a small sushi restaurant hop. We made our way back to Sushi Hachi where the sushi is fresh. The ambiance is always so warm and inviting. Jazz was softly played in the background. Our waitress was welcoming and took our order right away. She was attentive and friendly. We ordered the shrimp tempura, edamame, a cream cheese and cucumber roll, a spicy tuna roll, and the Alaska roll. Everything was delicious but the stand out dish was the shrimp tempura! It was light, crispy, and hot. Definitely our favorite. Sushi Hachi is a wonderful place to grab dinner by yourself or with that someone special. read more

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When we went to Sushi Hachi on a Saturday night we were the only couple in the restaurant. The food was fine. Not great not terrible.

We ordered a salmon and avocado sushi roll, tempura udon noodles, the Hachi roll, and the premium beef served on a hotstone. All of the dishes were excellent, with subtle flavors of salt and fragrance behind the fresh ingredients. My favorite was the salmon and avocado sushi roll! The service was extremely fast and polite- I appreciated that they were on top of our waters! Lastly, the lighting and music was perfect. I'd come here again for the delicious food and great service. read more

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Good service, great environment, chirashi chef choices were lacking in this visit - smaller pieces of fish read more

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Wanted to shoutout Leo. He's not our server but he was so sweet to my 9 month old baby daughter, he gave her a bowl of steamed vegetables we didn't even ask for. Wow you are such an angel. Thank you thank you! read more

I've eaten here a handful of times with friends. It has a cute clean vibe and I like that you cab either order through a waiter or through a QR code at the table. The service has been ok, although the wait times can get a little long when they're busy. As far as the food goes, the most recent time I went, it wasn't as fresh as the previous times - one of our raw sushi rolls was actually a bit warm. The steak hot stone appetizer was decent though. read more

Went for a Saturday afternoon lunch after checking out a museum downtown. Place was empty, definitely didn't need that reservation. They use genmaicha green tea for their iced green tea, a big refreshing plus. Complex, nutty, green tea - definitely recommend. Miso soup was good, edamame was fine (a little underdone), and the wait for our sushi wasn't too long. Spicy tuna and avocado roll was excellent, rich, flavorful, with a little kick. Yellowtail roll they had under the regular rolls was very good too. The special rolls were okay, tasted good but a bit overdone and Americanized (think lots of sauce and tempura) for me. Still tasted good, just would stick to their regular rolls next time. Amaebi with crispy heads was very nice, shrimp itself was buttery and sweet. The heads felt a bit heavy on the frying, but still good and very crunchy. No complaints on the sushi rice, price was reasonable, and no complaints with the fish quality! read more

I've been twice -- the second time wasn't as good as the first. There isn't a big selection but I liked what I had. It was affordable and the ambiance was intimate-- it had a nice date night vibe. read more