Very nice place. Sitting out on the patio during happy hour was a very nice time. Will be back when I visit DC.

This is solely a rating for happy hour which was very mid. The drinks were a little watered down and the sushi was just not good. We tried spicy tuna and salmon. Salmon is a tad bit better but not by much. I did get the yellowtail hamachi roll off the normal which was decent but nowhere near the $17-$18 they were charging. Their green beans and Brussels sprouts were flavorful but nothing to write home about. The dirty tots? Literally just tots with kewpie mayo on it lol. Nothing special. Tbh green beans probs my fav out of all their dishes which is sad. Their Tokyo punch bowl...it's okay. Kind of tastes medicinal. I wouldn't come back unfortunately. If you do go tho before 11 women drink free if you order at the bar inside. read more

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Cute spot. There is a patio out back that is enclosed. When I arrived (approx 530 PM EST) it was completely empty inside. The bartender asked if I wanted to sit on the patio out back I looked at him confused because it was rainy and cold. I asked "isn't it cold?" He didn't reply with anything relevant however that would have been an opportune time to say it was heated and enclosed. Anyways, the place opens at 5 PM EST so the lack of patrons wasn't alarming but noteworthy: happy hour goes until 10 PM EST I tried a few items from the happy hour menu and regular cocktail menu including the spicy tuna roll, red sangria, and the kankitsu. My friend ordered the Sapporo beer, bok choy, and veggie dumplings. The red sangria was sweet yet the right amount of fruity. The kankitsu had a sugar rim that I could have absolutely done without. The Yuzu was very prevalent in the drink, but it basically tasted like a sidecar. I ordered a side of eel sauce for my sushi roll but they gave me spicy mayo. I thought he just misheard me until I saw on the bill that I did order eel sauce and the mistake was on their part. The sushi roll itself was ok. It was missing something. I'm a big fan of Philadelphia rolls and I was hoping they had something close to it on the menu but they did not. I hope they add it in the future since they have all the ingredients to make it. The bok choy was bland. Even with the garlic and oyster sauce, something was missing. My friend ordered another order of dumplings so I assume she liked it. Overall it has potential. I would return to try other rolls. The service was ok - we kept having to find the bartender(s) to ask for more items. Maybe the service is more attentive in the back patio. read more

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Hit pause on work and dashed out for a bite. I was surprised by the decor which is loud and very artificial, but could be a fun vibe depending on the night you want. We sat in the eggs outside which was cool. It wasn't busy but service was a bit slow. We got some basic sushi rolls and they had an odd taste and aftertaste. read more

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Tokyo Pearl has an extensive menu sure to please the masses. They also have happy hour from 4-10pm on weekdays which is the reason I landed there in the first place. If you find yourself there in a warmer day, they have a beautifully decorated patio. The service was great as well. read more

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4 stars because the service was a little spotty (they WERE very apologetic) and one dish was a huge disappointment. But otherwise, we loved it. The lychee martini $9 for happy hour was soooo good!!! Sushi, seaweed salad, a huge bowl of warm salted edamame, and momo chicken were also great. The main disappointment was the Donburi bowl. It said it had Philly steak and veges. It actually had some kinda weird ground beef and zero veges. Do not recommend!!! Misleading! read more

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Closed when we had a reservation. Apparently this happens all the time... didn't get to eat.

Stopped in for happy hour and would definitely go back. The place itself is super cute and great for photos.

Great vibes on the patio for happy hour! I've been coming to Tokyo Pearl since their soft opening years go -- they've changed variations a ton over the years but finally found their grove. We arrived on a Thursday around 5pm to an empty patio but it was packed by 530. Easy to walk in and grab a table inside though. Happy is a great deal, $7 drinks, apps, and sushi rolls and goes until 10pm. Food portions are a good size -- 2 rolls and an app is good for a meal. Had the salmon and shrimp tempura rolls. Both tasty though the tempura was a little greasy. Also tried the seaweed salad, tots, and momo chicken, all good. The lychee martinis overall were good though depending on the batch/bartender could be a little lime forward. Vibes were fun --- upbeat house music mostly and not too loud outside so very easy to talk. Service was great. Really friendly and attentive and they told us about the open bar for women from 10pm-midnight on Fridays so we stopped by to check that out the next day too. The open bar drinks were very weak but to be expected for a free drink. The place was WAY too loud for us at night (we went to a concert later that night and noted toyko pearl was louder so be prepared or bring earplugs). DJ was playing good jams but no one was dancing. Overall, would definitely come back for happy hour but would skip for nightlife. read more

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$7 happy hour deals are good! The portion sizes are a little small compared to other happy hour places but def a great gem in DuPont!

Great atmosphere and lovely decorations. See their "sushi garden" in the back of the restaurant! There is some lovely seating in egg chairs for duos and some decorated tables for 3-4 people. All highlighted with seasonal decorations and lights. I came during Halloween season so there were colored spiderwebs on everything. The atmosphere was amazing. Service was fine. The food... not so great. It was edible at least, but portions were small with high prices and the quality was terrible. I tasted both a raw salmon dish and the chicken teriyaki and both were mediocre. Don't come here for the food. read more

Instagram does a fabulous job of catching the fun vibes of this place! Definitely love the decorations. My friend and I were seated outside in a hanging chairs which were super fun in theory, but then we both were about a foot away from the table! Didn't really work well for us, so we asked to be moved to a regular table and they kindly accommodated us. We took at advantage of HH, however not sure if you're saving a bunch of money-- also fyi 22% gratuity is automatically added to your bill. We ordered $7 spicy tuna roll and cucumber avocado roll. Both were fine. We also tried the momo chicken where you get two skewers for $7. We also got the chicken dumplings which were tasty with the sauces on the plate but $7 seemed steep for just two of them for HH. Lastly we ordered the lychee martinis and they were delicious for $9 each. Service was fine, they clear away your plates AS soon as you finish. Did you want that awesome dumpling sauces on the plate? Sorry they just took your plate away super fast! The bill came to $60.72 for two people for HH with the gratuity included. Glad I came to check it out, but for what we got it we weren't terribly impressed. read more

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Came in for their $7 sushi happy hour. The service and attentiveness was very slow and lacking. We were not checked on and we had to ask for things several times. The vibes are very interesting inside. It's very eccentric and out of the box. We started with drinks and one persons drink had hair in it the first time. The actual sushi was decent, but the experience isn't worth the sushi. I wouldn't go back. read more

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this is a cute, affordable happy hour spot downtown! right between dupont and farragut metro stops. easy to find - one side of the block is the indoor / nightclub entrance, the other is the patio entrance. $7 happy hour food/drink specials lasting until 7 or 10pm depending on the day. good service and fun ambience. they have heaters on the patio. the food was GOOD - not exceptional. sushi quality was mid. the nutella sushi is not worth it. we were a bit annoyed bc it was veryyyy unclear that a 22% tip had already been added (party of 2, mind you) so we had accidentally tipped 20% on TOP of that. sunk cost. i would go back bc the prices truly can't be beat. read more

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Never thought I be held hostage by a restaurant and still have to pay a mandatory 22% tip for a single person. Went there for a drinks and a sushi roll. Roll can only be described as warm, tasteless, and crunchy. I only got through three pieces before I had to stop. Drinks were reasonable though due to a Thursday special making it 50% off. This actually brought the bottle down to nearly market price. The problem started when I wanted to leave I asked two waiters over the course of 30 minutes for my check so I could leave and they apparently just both forgot about it. Ended up going inside and being embarrassed when one of their machines couldn't read any my credit cards and had go back to the bar to finally pay. read more

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I recently went here with three friends for their happy hour ($7 select sushi rolls and appetizers) and got to sit outside in Tokyo Pearl's nice garden area. Our service was terrible-we had to ask our server 4-5 times for forks, it took a while to order and get our food, and we had to chase our server down to get a credit card back after we paid the check. Additionally, Tokyo Pearl builds in an automatic 22 percent service charge, which we did not appreciate given the poor service. I split the fried chicken bao buns with a friend and got the chicken dumplings, a spicy tuna roll, and a spicy avocado roll. The food was OK-it was a bit salty, but what I would expect for a happy hour. The sushi was the highlight, and came with a good amount of ginger and wasabi. read more

Went for the $7 Happy Hour Menu at Tokyo Pearl with friends and had a wide variety of their food/drink. We sat in their booth which was incredibly colorful and decked out with cherry blossoms and comfortable seating. As for the food, it felt quite mid-tier for a Japanese restaurant in the city. I started off with a miso soup then moved on to the edamame with sea salt, and Japanese Dirty Tots. All selections tasted okay - nothing particularly good enough to write home about. When it came to the rolls, my friends and I ordered the Spicy Salmon, Spicy Tuna, and California. While it was fresh, again, it was just alright in terms of flavor. Despite the food, I found the drink menu to be far more enticing. We started off with the Tokyo Pearl Punch, Lychee Martinis, and then finished with the Espresso Martinis (one of the best I've had!). I particularly enjoyed how the Espresso was creamy and semi-sweet, just as I enjoy in my typical coffee order. If you visit, the Lychee and Espresso Martinis are worth a try. The service was speedy and picked up throughout the evening. Overall, a fun place to check out in Dupont. I'd be interested to see what it's like during the nighttime! read more

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I went here for happy hour with my friend and we had a great time. The food was amazing. Fresh sushi rolls and delicious drinks. This place is gorgeous we really like it at the patio. The happy hour was all worth it we will definitely come back read more

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Pretty good sushi, it's been a journey trying to find good spots to eat at, but this one is pretty good! The service was great and the decor of the spot was presentable and had a great vibe. read more

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I kept walking by this place and I finally got the chance to try it, the happy hour deals and great in terms of food and drink. Service is a bit slow and not really checked on enough. Food was relatively good for a place that doubles as a nightlife location. I would probably go again only to take advantage of happy hour deals to be honest read more

I made reservations for Valentine's day and they filled up all the seats before we got there.

At first, just want to say, this is one of the only spots in DC that does happy hour on Sunday. And they actually have reasonable happy hour drinks and menu items. The bok choy was amazing!! As were the chicken dumplings. They were a bit spicy, but I enjoyed the spice. The espresso martini was quite delicious as well as the Punch bowl. Please know that that punch bowl requires minimum of three people. It is a large glass of alcohol. I also just love the outdoor decor and inside as well. I can definitely see why many enjoy coming here. I would like to give a shout out to our server, Richard. He was very attentive and made sure our table stayed clean and clear. read more

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The outdoor space here is adorable--perfectly instagrammable in a non-tacky way. However, at least the bench seats for the booths were extremely uncomfortable. They were too short with very straight backs and I actually had to take a break and stand every few minutes. If you dine here, I would ask for a table and chairs. There were also swinging chairs, which were cute, but not sure how they would be to eat in. As far as service goes, the gentleman who was assigned to refill our water was A++. He was on top of his game, making sure our glasses never dropped below half full, which was great on a hot day. Our server, on the other hand... we hardly saw her. It took forever to order anything, be it the first or second round of food or drinks, and to get our check. Very frustrating to have a 22% automatic gratuity added on the bill after such abysmal service. Since when is 22% the norm? And if it hadn't been automatic, I would have handed the water guy cash, and tipped the server less, in all honesty. We also had a weird experience being seated by the host. We arrived right at four when they opened and asked for a table for four and they asked if we had a reservation, to which we said no. Despite only one table of many being occupied at the time, he said he needed to discuss it and disappeared in the back for what felt like five minutes. In the meantime, we went online and made a 4:30 PM reservation. When he finally came back, we told him, and he seated us right away. We thought perhaps there were five o'clock reservations they would need the tables for or something, but no--over the course of our time there, only two more tables filled up. The place was practically empty but they didn't seem to have an interest in seating us without a reservation. The only good part about this place was the price. Most drinks and several food items were $7, with a few "premium" drinks being $9. Unfortunately, everything was highly mediocre. I had recalled coming here once before, a while ago, and ordering a lychee drink I didn't like, but (thankfully?) the waitress had knocked it over, so they removed it from my bill. This time, I tried two new drinks, which didn't impress me any more. The yuzu margarita was weak and the espresso martini (which was $9) was overly sweet. The sushi roll was fine (I would recommend the spicy salmon over the spicy tuna), as was the bok choi. Overall, I can't imagine going back, especially not for happy hour. read more

Tokyo Pearl has a fun, funky vibe that makes it perfect for a night out with friends. The happy hour is amazing with great deals and a lively atmosphere that keeps the energy high. While the service was a bit slow, they had just opened and were still getting fully staffed. That said, every staff member was incredibly nice read more

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I had an okay experience at Tokyo Pearl downtown DC. I was invited to celebrate my bday and was seated where the external attachment is...I was freezing, even with the cover and a few heat lamps. I asked to be moved inside of the restaurant within the first 15 mins of being there. I then ordered my food, but it didn't come out for almost 45 mins and all I ordered was a simple eel & cucumber roll ( not pictured, I was starving). However, the bartender was regularly bringing out drinks for my friends when we had barely gotten food to the table. He was doing his best and made great drink recommendations, which was the positive part of my experience. I likely won't go back, but it's cool if you're looking for a chill sushi spot w/ good drinks. read more

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Good vibes for outdoor seating and happy hour that runs till 10PM during Tuesdays to Sundays! The menu states otherwise - 5-7PM only but actually lasts longer than that. There are ample options for happy hour and I got the Japanese Zucchini, Dirty Tots, as well as Momo Chicken (chicken skewers). The Yuzu Margarita is pretty refreshing too. Service was a bit slow but picked up pace after 8PM when there's lesser customers. They are very diligent in filling up your water cups so I would give it to them for that. read more

Tokyo Pearl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A fun and charming restaurant in DuPont Circle, Tokyo Pearl is a great spot for a dinner with friends, a date, or just an upscale hang! The food is quite expensive for the quality, but some of the options are quite good. We got a shrimp tempura roll with crab and the fish Heaven roll. Both were tasty! I was disappointed by the quantity compared to the high price points but liked the flavor. The edamame was delicious and very plentiful. The rock shrimp appetizer was my favorite--perfectly lightly crispy with a great sauce mixed in. Overall, this is a pretty good spot! Probably not a recommendation for a casual hang or a cheap eat, but tasty nonetheless. read more

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The service was great and I love the ambiance overall, but I'm unsure how I feel about the quality of the food. We went for happy hour and the rolls for the happy hour were pretty basic considering the ad I saw online. I don't mind basic rolls, but it didn't feel like anything special. We still had a good time and I would be interested to try their specialty rolls next time! read more

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I randomly found this spot for a work happy hour and, surprise--no one else was there! It's decked out way better than your average sports bar, giving us what felt like our own private party. What a treat! The happy hour menu hit the spot. We had tater tots sprinkled with Old Bay, cauliflower tempura, and edamame--perfect snacks for munching between sips. And a shoutout to the bartender--absolute top-notch service! read more

This place was very cute. Decorated well, we came during happy hour - got a lot of food at very decent prices. Shrimp tempura roll, chicken teriyaki sticks, California roll, & dumplings/potstickers. Will be back for the summer/spring time for the patio read more

Tokyo pearl was just okay overall. The set up was very cute! The service was decent--our server was attentive enough, though nothing really stood out in terms of hospitality. The drink menu, however, was impressive, with a good selection of cocktails and sake that definitely elevated the experience. As for the sushi, it was decent but not memorable. The rolls were fresh, but the menu lacked variety, and there wasn't anything that really wowed us. It's not a bad place, but with so many other great sushi options out there, I wouldn't go out of my way to return. read more

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The ambiance was really cool and we stopped by for their happy hour! It was $7 for many items and $9 for specialty drinks. We drank the lychee martini and the yuzu margarita. Both drinks were strong but I can't complain about that! Both were really yummy. Not sure if it's a DC thing but many restaurants auto-gratuity your bill, which is fine, but this place is a little higher at 22% versus the 18-20% we've seen. Just something to keep in mind. It was cute for happy hour and we enjoyed our time :) read more

The happy hour has everything for $7. Different drinks, apps, sushi, and all things. I got 2 sushi rolls, seaweed salad and three drinks. The service was good and the server was attentive. The other employees were always filling our water. It had flowers hanging from the ceiling and aesthetic backdrops. I would definitely go again. read more

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This review is of service- I visited this venue recently and was shocked by the behavior of one of the bathroom security staff. After waiting over 30 minutes in line, I witnessed him allow a group of four women to cut the entire line. When I politely knocked on the door to raise the concern, he became aggressive and threatened to "drag me outside," claiming "this is his place." As a paying guest, especially of $400 bottle service I expect basic respect and safety-especially from staff. I was not intoxicated (because i had spent so much time on the line) nor was I being disruptive. I told him he had no right to threaten me physically, and his response only escalated the situation. No one should feel unsafe or intimidated by staff at a nightlife venue. He had a Russian accent and attempted to intimidate me with his size. This kind of behavior is unacceptable especially against women, and I hope management takes this seriously. People deserve better. read more

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The manager is rude!!! I would never come back. The level of disrespect annddddd she messed up on my bill and got an attitude with me when I asked her what the plan was. I don't mind paying what I owe. But girl your attitude needs an adjustment read more

Good happy hour spot and deals, even on the weekend. Very trendy! Espresso martinis were very sweet, but beautiful! read more

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went for happy hour, we were honestly one of the only people there but lucked out and had these $9 AMAZING lychee martinis read more

Tokyo Pearl - lychee martini - Sushi Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

This place was bookmarked on my Must Try food spots for a while & so glad I was finally able to go. Went on a Mommy date with my friend during HH. Kid friendly spot. Loved all the food I tried (cauliflower, salmon bomb roll, shrimp tempura roll, beef donburi bowl, fried chicken & beef bao buns). Service was friendly, just a little slow, probably due to the HH crowd. Can't wait to go back read more

Stopped by to try this place out during its happy hour as its in a popular area. Aesthetic and environment are pretty unique, however, the food itself is average. Portions sizes of appetizers were very small and lacked flavor. Sushi was good but not the best and expensive for their speciality rolls. Overall, not a bad place to try out, but my experience was average. read more

Tokyo Pearl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was excited about this spot because of the decor and it was as pretty as I thought it would be. Florals everywhere and comfy hanging chairs to sit in as you ate. It was very upbeat and lively and had a decent amount of people dining. I didn't check out the lounge/club area but I could hear the music and customers. We ate light and did the happy hour menu, which had $7 drinks and food and lasted from 4pm-7pm, which is longer than lots of happy hour spots. We ordered the Yuzu Margarita and Tokyo Pearl Punch for drinks and had the Shrimp Tempura, Boneless Pork Short Rib, Salmon and Avocado, and Seaweed Salad. We also had a Fried Chicken Bao Bun and a Pork Short Rib Bao Bun, which were $5 each. The drinks were delicious, with the Yuzu having a more lemony flavor and the Tokyo Pearl being a bit more fruity and summery. I personally liked the Tokyo Pearl more (9/10) but the Yuzu was refreshing as I love Yuzu (8/10). The Shrimp Tempura was standard and came with 6 pieces, which were fairly big. It was easy to get through and was fairly light. Overall, a 7/10. The Salmon and Avocado roll was decent and came with 6 pieces as well. I liked it even though I'm not a fan of salmon. It wasn't fishy and cold the way some salmon rolls are and we enjoyed it. It was around a 7/10 as well. I enjoyed the Seaweed Salad, which wasn't fishy and really hit the spot. It was a decent size and was around a 7/10. The Boneless Pork Short Rib was disappointing in terms of size. We didn't expect a huge portion but it was literally a single skewer for $7, which was pricey and not worth it. The pork was yummy but the portion wasn't. It was a 5/10, mainly for value. The Bao Buns were yummy and well made. The pork was my favorite as the meat was tender and so moist and flavorful. It was an 8/10 for me. The Fried Chicken was just as good and had that crispier taste, and was also an 8/10 for me. Overall, this is a cute spot that's great for hangouts and photo ops. It's worth popping by if you're in the area. read more

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