Reviewing this for the standard Omakase experience. We came here to celebrate a birthday on a Tuesday. We were well taken care of. The omakase counter is in a small, semi private area in the back of the restaurant. There's cloth backed screens that separate you from the normal dining room, but sound definitely can travel to and from the omakase counter from the main room. The vibe of the restaurant was definitely peaceful though, so this was not a problem at all. The food was top tier. We've had Sushi Nakazawa before, and felt that we enjoyed both experiences equally. We could not definitively say which was better! It started with a few prepared dishes, then we moved onto the sashimi portion of the meal. The chef brought out large boxes of fresh fish which we were able to look through and pick out our favorites. We only picked 3 or 4 which we were interested in, and had the chef pick for us for the rest of the portion of the meal. Every bite was delicious. The sashimi was not just plain sliced meat, there were sauces and dressings applied to each one that complimented the meat perfectly. After sashimi, we moved onto the next portion of the meal which featured a few more small dishes, including some a5 Wagyu. This was followed by the nigiri. Similar to the sashimi, the boxes were brought out again and we were able to provide input into what we were interested in eating. Of course, we followed asked and followed the chef's recommendations other than calling out our favorites. By the end of this part of the meal, we were absolutely stuffed and were so pleased with our experience. Sitting at the counter was also an awesome experience. Watching the chef create food right in front of us was mesmerizing and being able to interact with him directly was something that I was surprised to enjoy. You definitely won't feel pressured to do so if you'd rather sit and enjoy yourselves. read more

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We arrived at our dinner reservation time and were seated quickly. The interior is well decorated and we were seated a table which felt intimate, it didn't feel crowded or noisy around us. I ordered the hamachi tataki to start, beef sukiyaki, and the sushi (tuna, aburi toro, tartare, sockeye salmon, king, steelhead, ikura and half roll of spicy tuna). The fish was very fresh, and the beef in the sukiyaki was extremely tender. My favorite sushi place to date - would recommend! read more

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I will always give sushi taro a 5/5 for restaurant week Came here 2025 Aug as well as 2026 Jan restaurant week and the food never disappoints. in my opinion, the best quality / freshness of fish i love everything they make in the tempura batter/ fried - it tastes so light still one year, I came with 4 (of us) and we all shared everything on the restaurant week options (4 options) the panna cotta desserts not shown in my photos are soooo tasty. the hojicha and coffee flavored ones. I have come only once on a regular time and it was so expensive I told myself I am only coming here on repeat for restaurant week!! read more

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My friends brought me here for a special birthday dinner. It was an amazing choice. Walkable from the metro. We had early reservations since we booked late. Got seated in a cozy booth. We got the the kaiseki menu and shared a sake pairing. Every course was delicious. The shared sake was plenty for me. It was a great opportunity to try so many different sake and really taste the differences. My sushi favorites are always salmon and scallop so I got those in my choice nigiri, along with otoro. All melt in your mouth. My least favorite, but was still good, was the hot dish/cooked fishMy preference will always be more sushi. The purin and pumpkin brulee with port were a great finish. Overall, bottom line price for the experience is high as expected. It's definitely a pay for water type of place. For the quality and quantity and service, I have to say it doesn't seem too bad of a value though. read more

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SOO GOOD!! I've been wanting to go here for a long time (during the pandemic when I heard they did take out orders) since they are a Michelin star restaurant in DC! Such good fresh sashimi! It's really hard to come by good sashimi in DC imo, but this place has incredibly fresh fish. Make sure to make reservations as this place was really busy and it took a while to get a seat for us. Perfect for date night! read more

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My friends and I came here because of its Michelin Star status and overall we had a good time tasting every dish that we ordered. It was clear that all the dishes were curated very carefully to ensure that every bite was worth it. While I still thought the price was exuberant, the overall experience was good enough for me to recommend this establishment if one is looking for good sushi around the area with little to no budget limitations. The live soft-shell crab tempura looked like it was burnt since it looked so black, but it wasn't the case in reality. Every bite had very potent crab flavor which was pleasantly surprising, even if each small piece was really thin. The dish that had the cooked salmon and salmon roe had very tasty bites, because the salmon had just the right amount of crisp on the outside, good flavor inside, and the koshihikari rice itself was flavorful, too. The urchin sushi pieces had very potent flavor because urchin itself was like that, which testified its authenticity. Pretty much all the other pieces of nigiri, rolls, and sashimi were good, but the dishes that I mentioned were the big highlights. Since the rest of the pieces didn't leave as much impression on me, I think it's fair for me to give this establishment a 4 instead due to its exuberant price. They have various styles of dining, ranging from a la carte to their omakase experience, which my friends had tried before. While I am not an omakase person, I would encourage those that are okay with a fancy experience to give it a try, because the dishes when ordered a la carte were already more than decent. read more

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Surprised sushi taro isn't rated higher, imo they deserve a 4.5! I'm a big, big sushi eater, and have tried most sushi restaurants in DC. Sushi Taro is easily some of the freshest fish I've had. Their happy hour (5-7 pm at the bar) is a solid deal, I believe it's 25% off nigiri and maki rolls. It's still pricey, but well worth it. They also have a solid sake offering, which is also 25% off for happy hour. Highly recommend! read more

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Restaurant week review. The short of it: Highly quality sushi. Amazing hojicha at the end!!! Attentive server. Unassuming entrance. Make reservations! 4 courses (tiny app, small warm plate, sushi platter, dessert). Ofc you can order more a la carte. We were slightly hungry at the end but we are big eaters. For comparison, sushi omakases usually are sufficient. The hamachi to start had a bit fusion flair - so fans of fusion will really enjoy. The warm plates were a bit small but good quality ingredients, although also on the salty side (both the salmon and ramen). The sushi (nigiri's) - both options were wonderful!!! The more diverse plate (not tuna/salmon selections) has fatty tuna as part of the tray, but I personally just love it so much and got extra. @$10 per piece ($20 for two), I think I expected a little bit better but it was still very good and fresh. Loved their wasabi and ginger. This was my favorite part! The table is for 90 min but we were done in an hour. And when you reserve, I think reserving a regular table (I got the high tables) might be more cozy and nice. Definitely recommend checking out resto week (going on until 8/30/25 for them!!) I also would love to return to try some other dishes on the menu! Hard to find parking but not impossible, definitely give yourself 10-20 min extra if you're gonna drive. They don't seat you until the whole party is there! read more

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Wow this sushi restaurant's food quality is off the charts. Only came here for a late night bite so I only ordered one roll, but this fatty tuna roll with scallions was one of the most melt in your mouth sushi rolls I've ever had! The service was spot on and we were well taken care of and the ambiance was nice and quiet which is exactly what we needed to wind down the evening. Highly recommend sushi taro! read more

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I went here during restaurant week and had the three course set plus dessert. I have to say I expected more from this restaurant. I did love the first course which I think is a yuzu jelly. It was sour-umami and very refreshing. The thoughtful combination of texture and taste is quite amazing and I've been thinking about it even after a month or so. It was odd that they didn't provide any spoons and chose to serve it in a plate. Like, chopsticks and jelly? The second course was I believe salmon misozuke? The third course a choice between two types of sushi platter. I got the upgraded Hojicha Pudding for dessert. These are not particularly memorable and not worth the price imo. Service is good and the interior is classy. read more

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Went for restaurant week and had a lovely time! Definitely choose the ramen over the salmon, you get more bang for your buck. The ramen is spicy, but not overkill. We chose option A: tuna and salmon trio + salmon and avo roll and spicy tuna roll. The two rolls were melt in your mouth, and the light salmon at the bottom of the plate tasted like butter. The dessert was surprisingly good. Solid service. read more

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I've enjoyed Sushi Taro's Kaiseki tasting menu in 2020 right before COVID, and so glad I got to come back 5 years later. Nothing too extraordinary about service here. We came for Restaurant Week dinner. 4 courses for $65. They did rush us a bit since it was busy, which I understand so we tried our best. We started off with Hamachi Tataki (seared yellowtail with soy sauce jelly). The soy sauce jelly was very different and interesting. Not our favorite, but not bad. Next was our warm dish, and we all got different things so we could try everything. Really enjoyed the Miso Butter Salmon and Sukiyaki. The Buta Kakuni was good too and reminded me of other braised pork belly dishes I've had, but more ginger forward and less salty. Our third course was 7 nigiri sushi and a half roll (3 pieces). All were amazing. High quality and generous cuts. We ended with their signature Hojicha Pudding with coffee jelly, and THAT blew our minds!! read more

My favorite sushi place! Popped in for last minute happy hour which is a very good deal. Every piece and roll was incredible. read more

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Tried their course meal last night and everything was spot on. The overall quality of every dish was on par with the price, but was very disappointed in the otoro. It was very stringy and chewy, probably wouldn't order it again. Their sukiyaki however was packed with flavor and was probably one of the bites I'll remember most from this restaurant. read more

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One of my favorite sushi restaurants in DC. Good sushi is hard to find in DC. It's all in the rice and it well flavored with the right texture. Haven't had their omakase but it's on my list! I've been back a few times and everything on the menu is has been good! read more

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I recently went here for a weeknight dinner with two friends and had a good experience. We were seated immediately despite not having a reservation and our service was good throughout the dinner. My friends and I split a few small plates for our meal listed below: Edamame: Perfectly cooked and salted, with great crunch. Ohitashi: Well-cooked vegetables with a soy sauce that had the right salt amount Agedashi Tofu: Fantastic tofu in a good sauce. Wagyu Korokke: Rich and creamy, although it was hard to taste the wagyu Snapper: A flavorful soup with a good amount of fish and flavor. We shared a layered pudding for dessert, which was fine but nothing notable. The dessert was also extremely small. While Sushi Taro was delicious, I see why they lost their Michelin star as the food was good but not quite that caliber. Nonetheless, I would recommend Sushi Taro for your next special occasion! read more

I used to work near Sushi Taro in the late 90's and went there all the time, but it had been 20 years since I last dined there. Although the place has gone through a complete redesign, the Sushi was as fresh and sublime as I remember. You won't get better or fresher sushi in DC. Sure, there are celebrated sushi spots in DC, but Sushi Taro is where Japanese diplomats come to dine. We went for an a la cart selection of sushi along with white tail jaw and unfiltered saki. Everything was amazing. As usual, the atmosphere was great. Very traditional with some modern features, a bigger bar than the old place, and more light from the windows for the diners in the interior. Service at sushi taro is impeccable. My daughter is gluten intolerant and the waitress made her aware of anything that had gluten with each dish she brought out. read more

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Everything was absolutely amazing. Between 6 people we ordered almost everything in the menu and everything was 8/10 or above. Zantos (sorry if I spelled that wrong) did an excellent job helping us with all our questions and making our friends birthday a treat! Outside of the food, the place is beautiful. From the handmade chandeliers to the perfectly overwhelming art laid around the whole establishment, it's definitely a place to visit. read more

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I give it a 3.8 stars Came in on restaurant week and was very excited bcuz I heard a lot bout this spot. The ramen broth flavor was not good at all couldn't finish. Seared salmon was not that good as well. The spicy tuna roll was amazing with good spice. My other faves were the eel, shrimp, salmon and uni. I think for the price tho I would rather go to Torai Sushi in eastern market. Their sushi is just as good and lot less expensive. Also, I didn't get omakase, and I think omakase has the higher quality fish. So I don't think I can compare it to Nakazawa which I loved. The staff were really nice and easy going. It's in a nice neighborhood you can chill in too and the spot was nice and clean. read more

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The service and fresh fish were amazing!! I suggest getting the large sashimi entree. Incredible spot above a CVS! read more

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Finally after so many years of dreaming of the Taro omakase counter we finally got to do the premium omakase counter for a special occasion and it definitely lived up to hype in my head. Food at this price ($350pp) is hard to quanity as "worth it", but this was a great experience and thoroughly enjoyed it. They whisk you away to the backroom and only seat 2 total parties so each party has a chef dedicated to them. I let the chef take the reins in starting, but as the dinner evolved it was truly a conversation allowing you to try anything they had and in any preparation format. One word of advice that I did not know until chef told me too late is that you can actually crush/eat way more nigiri than sashimi; I tried to be slick and try everything in sashimi format to make more room, but ended up stuffed, while nigiri was so crushable from the vinegared rice. I appreciated all the hot dishes that showed the different techniques of cooking, but did not need them and would have much preferred to only eat sashimi and nigiri. The uni, caviar, and toro toast and japanese snow crab dishes were obviously excellent prepared foods though. The premium omakase ($275 to $350) seemed to be worth it to me once for the upgrades which if I could remember were : upgraded prepared foods (blowfish starter; uni, caviar, and toro toast; japanese snow crab both soy briased and prepared hot) and access to premiums "box" (golden eye snapper, kamatoro, needlefish, japanese bay scallops, special type of hokkaido uni, sweet shrimp, japanese squid, and japanese wagyu (not sure on grade). The sheer amount and variety of fish made it all worth it. Getting to try so many types of mackerel, tuna, unis, white fish, and shell fish was insane especially some that are hard to find in the DC area. Some standouts included the grilled kamatoro, japanese wagyu and uni, uni flight including imported hokkaido uni in sea water, soy braised japanese snow crab, and sweet shrimp tempura heads. Only thing I didn't like was the shirako (first time having it). Pictures only include about half of the items served and definitely would come back, such a great experience! read more

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YUM! It's been a long while since I've been here... the last time was before covid. Back then, the happy hour was 50% off but now it is 25% on parts of the menu. Prices are higher than I remember as well. That is probably the one downfall I would call out. Aside from that, I showed up for happy hour ahead of time and had a gift certificate from a birthday present. I ordered a lot. There on my own after a few tough weeks at work and I was ready to eat. I ordered a whole boatful and a separate plate. Pretty sure it was how much I saw other customers order as a pair... maybe even more. Go big or go home! There were some new items like the wagyu with uni. The wagyu was full price but I was ready to treat myself and helloooo it melted in my mouth. It was delicious. The uni was also good and a delicious touch but not as rich as the Big Mac combo that I like to get from Sushi by M in NYC. I would probably still get it again. The fish overall was fresh. The servers were pretty good but a bit distracted. I think probably because they were also setting up at opening while serving the initial influx of customers. It was not too bad though. I was also super thirsty from baking in the sun outside to wait for happy hour before they opened so was chugging water faster than the average diner. I would come back again but more of an occasional treat. read more

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My husband and I went for the Omakase experience for our anniversary. It was worth it! You're escorted to a private back room and sit at a bar that seats about 6ppl total. It was just us and one other couple so we really had an intimate and curated experience. The chef's were knowledgeable and would help us pair wine/sake with our tasting. We tried a wide variety of fish and crustaceans that were full of flavor and fresh. By the end, I felt like we went on a full culinary experience of the sea that didn't leave me wondering. We'll definitely be back. read more

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I attended friend's birthday here. The quality is unmatched. You will not be disappointed with the freshness here. I recommend for a special occasion. read more

Sushi Taro is a small, intimate restaurant in Dupont that has a variety of unique sushi rolls. My friend and I popped in for Happy Hour and were excited to dive in! The dim lighting and close proximity to the street is beautiful - especially if you like people watching in the city The sushi was tasty - very soft rice and vibrant seafood to match each flavorful bite. Not too salty or overbearing! My personal favorite roll was the Crab Old Bay Roll and the Yellowtail. The service was speedy and very accommodating - specifically when we were not satisfied with our cocktails. Great rolls and a fun experience to share with friends! read more

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Reservation: This is my second time here. Both times we reserved via open table. I don't know why they would offer a 9 pm seating when kitchen closes at 9 pm. Our first visit, we weren't told the kitchen would close at 9 pm and was left to order just apps without warning. This time, we were warned at 9 pm that it was last call. Food: Food was delicious. One of my favorite spots in DC for uni and silken custard like tofu. Although the sushi list states 'nigiri' you can ask for 'sashimi'. Every nigiri ccomes with two pieces. Sashimi offers three pieces since its just the fish. The sashimi on special comes with 5 pieces. Silken Tofu App takes 15 mins to prep as they make it to order so get that started once you sit down. Service: We sat without water for a while. Ordered miso soups AND water since we were seated but not served for ~10 mins. After he was pretty attentive. read more

I'll start off with my credentials... lol I'm from Hawaii and have had access to fresh fish and sushi my entire life. I am not Japanese so I will not comment on authenticity, but I can say that the quality was very good. I'm so glad I finally got to try Sushi Taro. I really enjoyed our meal here. We did not do the omakase and went the Ala carte route. Our server was very attentive and friendly! He made some really good suggestions and was quick with serving the food and drinks. The prices were higher for good reason most of the fish was flown in from Japan, so it was expected but totally worth it in my opinion. I can't wait to try some of the other dishes and maybe one day get the omakase. If you enjoy sushi, like not California rolls, I would easily recommend Sushi Taro. I posted pictures of what we had, most of it was on the specials menu so I don't know the names. But every bite was delicious. The uni was the highlight of my meal. My husbands would probably be the pork belly yakitori read more

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Lovely meal with wonderful, attentive service! My family was celebrating an anniversary so we decided to splurge with a visit to Sushi Taro. We of course ordered the Kaiseki Tasting menu and worked our way through what would be a pretty giant and special meal. The food was delicious! Especially loved the takoyaki with brussels sprouts, the mushroom soup (the lotus root dumpling in the soup was a great surprise too), the sukiyaki (half of us upgraded to wagyu. Both meats were fantastic, but the consensus of course was that the wagyu was more delicious), and the choose your own sushi (I'm personally quite partial to eel and fatty tuna so I was glad there was a chance to order it since it wasn't part of the other nigiri courses). The dessert was also lovely! We shared a bunch, with the signature hoji cha pudding coming up on top as the universal favorite. The staff was super lovely and helpful throughout. They explained each of the dishes, kept our water and tea refilled, answered our questions, and even brought up some champagne so we could celebrate. Was a night to remember, thank you Sushi Taro for making it so special! read more

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I definitely recommend coming here if you are in search of something more intimate and romantic. I loved the ambiance of the overall restaurant, and the service was phenomenal as well. Just a heads up that you'll have to find street parking, which can be difficult at peak traffic hours. We started with the Wagyu Korokke, a seasonal item on the menu, which was delightful. I just wish there were more than 2 croquettes on the plate. The Japanese Sea Urchin was delicious and melted in my mouth right away. While I am not a big fan of blue crab in a roll with Old Bay, I thought the MD shore roll was good [still not for me but my partner enjoyed it!]. As a sushi lover, I loved the variety of the Tokujo Sashimi Set. I felt like we got the most bang for our buck. There were some cuts of fish and other seafood that I had not tried before, so it was an experience within itself. My partner suggested ordering the salt-grilled yellowtail jaw as well and it was so tender and juicy! read more

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Met here for dinner with my brother and friend, and loved the setting. We got a variety of sushi and some sake. Highly recommend read more

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tldr: One of the few Japanese restaurants with a comprehensive Kaiseki (set menu including sushi and hot dishes). Sushi is top notch but perhaps not as great as the best omakase shops. However their large menu offers dishes like Sukiyaki, Udon, and Soba that are all high quality. Expansive restaurant with private booths, two person tables at windows, and a large room for large parties. We joined Sushi Taro for NYE dinner and reserved the Kaiseki, which is a set menu that includes chef's choice sushi as well as hot dishes such as sukiyaki. The sushi was very very good, however, I would not recommend this place for having the best sushi. I would recommend this place for their expansive menu, because it's rare to find a place like this that has great sushi but also great hot dishes like sukiyaki. As part of the Kaiseki, the sukiyaki came in a mini pot with a burner. The cuts of meat were high quality, and the broth was very flavorful. They also have udon and soba which all use handmade noodles made fresh every day. The Kaiseki was closed out with lovely desserts: grape ice cream and a Japanese hojicha ice cream sandwich. Despite being very full from the meal, we very much enjoyed eating these desserts which weren't too sweet but had great Japanese flavors. We would definitely return to Sushi Taro and order the Kaiseki, or even try more of their udon or soba options. read more

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One of the best Omakase we have ever had. Each bite was amazing and perfectly times. When there was rice the temperature was perfect. We made reservations at the bar as there is the only place you can order the chef's menu with all the add ons included and some special treats. First I have to say from start the finish the staff was incredible, kind and so professional. The sommelier stopped by and I had a cocktail to start while my husband with (PBC) reviewed the alcohol free wine list with the som. This was the first som who was so well educated on the alcohol free wines. Anyways - back to the meal- every bite was amazing - and learned so much from the chef- it eas relaxing and enjoyable. We will be back! read more

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This continues to be my favorite restaurant of all time for Japanese food in the United States. I have been a patron here for more than 4 years and time and time again. The food, atmosphere, and staff bring a comforting take on natural ingredients and imported Japanese ingredients as well. I normally opt for their Kaiseki tasting which is updated monthly and they had their sake pairing back post-COVID as part of the set menu. I enjoy the courses because they use seasonal ingredients and you leave it up to the chef to bring you the best dishes they have to offer. I had a reservation for. Wednesday night at 6:30 PM and they were already packed with patrons at the bar and in their formal dining service area. They also were training an additional staff member, so you know they are busy! Continue to support local and respect what the restaurant has to offer! read more

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Delicious A5 nigiri and ohitashi salad. Those are my favorite items to order, and their miso soup is also unique with seasonal vegetables, and their squid tempura is also light and crispy if they have it. It's a sleek, modern restaurant, but I normally go to the bar and enjoy my meal there. It's not too loud, and you can enjoy date night or a night with friends. As for the service, it's professional. I like to savor my meal, so I'll order a little at a time and the servers are always polite and helpful. As for desserts, the black sesame ice cream sandwich is the best. It's always on point, and the crunchy wafers match with the creamy black sesame ice cream. They also include a mochi piece and some chestnut too! It's also not too sweet! read more

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We've been here 3 times and each visit was a five star experience. 2/3 times we did the kaiseki and wine pairing. We recommend that as it is a great amount of food for the price. The service is impeccable - servers were kind, willing to answer questions, knowledgeable and paced the meal appropriately. I rarely like nigiri but the quality of their fish is so superior that I love it. Fresh and clean. The restaurant is noisy but that's due to the layout of the place - folks aren't unnecessarily loud, in my experience. read more

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Came for their Valentine's Day menu and WOW! They had such a unique and thoughtful menu. Started with a complementary drink. The total course number was seven. Started with a delicious scallop tartare followed by a delicious lobster croquette. The star dish was definitely the personal hot pot with waygu beef. It was cool to get to cook the food at our table. There was also a round of sushi and round of nigiri which featured fresh delicious picks from the chef! To end there was a banana chocolate crepe which was perfectly sweet and had a decadent chocolate dipping sauce. This was a great meal. Definitely pricey but is worth it! Come here for your next big occasion for a treat! read more

Initially came here because I wanted to do the sushi tasting, but didn't know they didn't offer it at the bar top and didn't want to switch seats so I opted to order items off their regular menu. I definitely wasn't disappointed. Quick service and was sat immediately at the bar. Ordered the tekka chirashi, sake nigiri, and spicy tuna roll. The sashimi in the tekka was melt in your mouth! I loved every bite. Sake nigiri & spicy tuna rolls were just as good. A little bit of a fancier vibe but still felt comfortable. Glad I was able to come in and try their food. Stop by if you're in the area! Would definitely recommend any of the chirashi bowl read more

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Generous portions and great value for money.The staff is very nice.hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh read more

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Absolutely loved the food here. Everything was very high quality, and the flavors of each dish were perfected. Definitely will come back on a consistent basis. read more

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I had not been to Sushi Taro in several years. The food, as always, did not disappoint: superb in every way. Every dish was delicious and well-presented. The service, on the other hand, was mediocre. As one example: At some point, our table was a bit messy with bits of food, soy sauce, etc. I expected the waitress to clean it up. She did not. I cleaned it up with two of our napkins, and then placed the dirty napkins at the edge of the table. The waitress came, removed a couple of empty dishes, and left the napkins. The waitress brought more food, but still didn't take the napkins. I had to ask her to remove the dirty napkins and bring two clean ones. Another example: the waitress never asked us if we wanted anything from the drink menu. Again, I had to ask her, after she'd delivered the food, if we could order drinks. This is not five-star service. More like three-star. And not the service you expect when you're going to be paying $300+ on dinner. If you want to know five-star service, book a meal at Le Diplomate, where the waiter will clean the table if it gets messy, and will always be watching to see if anything is needed. But even most diners, in my experience, have better-trained waiters. read more