we came to DC to celebrate our anniversary. The original place that we were going to ended up closing down so we found this one and we couldn't be happier with this one sushi restaurant is hands-down, our favorite one even in the ones that we eat in Miami it's only the sushi chef and so please keep in mind that you will have to wait a little bit of time compared to other restaurants but the service is amazing. It's a very intimate restaurant because there was only two employees thereand the freshest fish I've ever had. extensive list of sake. we definitely recommend this place and we'll be here whenever we come back to DC.
Ruben Musca
Incredible sushi, properly done Japanese-style nigiri, sashimi, and a great omakase. They even have a pufferfish course.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jen Kamahoʻi Mather
We were walking by after our meeting at the White House and decided sushi sounded good! This little place had no wait at 7 pm so we decided it was a good place to decompress.The menu was reasonably priced for the sashimi platters and well below what we pay in Hawai'i for sushi rolls. Nice and fresh and really well prepared.The staff was amazing accommodating and put up with us staying a few minutes after closing.The hot tea and miso soup was absolutely integral to defrosting after the rain and wind!
Over priced low quality Costco fridge sushi. They are also so shorted staffed that the waiter became a sushi chef during the night.
Ron C.
This place got my attention as they serve Fugu if you reserve ahead of time. I was curious of the quality of the fish. There were two chefs working (one was also the server). The 10 piece Chef's Nigiri was $55. The food took quite a while to come out and the chef/server never explained what I got. The quality of the Sake was kind of lackluster as well. I only give this place 3 stars because I'm curious of their Fugu dinner which I plan on getting someday. If not for this, I'd say 2 stars. I added an additional star for cool factor having Fugu. The atmosphere is very basic as well.
Knowles Atchison Jr
The food was good and there was a good selection of sake. The service was excellent (even though they only had two staff doing both table waiting and sushi making).I wish there was more roll selection/variety and an option for larger boats/platters - we had to order mostly piecemeal.Very expensive restaurant.
My wife and I went here while on vacation in DC and it was excellent. Great sushi, nice beer, good ambience (not deathly quite nor overwhelmingly loud i.e. able to converse and be comfortable) and the service was excellent. Highly recommend. Will return once we are back in DC. Hopefully soon. Great town, too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C M.
We went for a Saturday date night and they required a deposit. I expected something grand due to this. I will say ...The service at the restaurant was extremely accommodating. Our server was also one of the sushi chefs. A 3 because the sushi portions were very small and the ambiance was not good for a date night. I imagine it may be very busy during the week. It looks like they have some specialty items on the menu that are off the beaten path of traditional American sushi.
Ken H.
One of vest sushi resutorant in DC.ワシントンＤＣで、寿司屋に行くなら、ここです。
Everything is perfect. You have to try it if you are close to this area. Highly recommend this restaurant!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
redpresent12
I would like to start with a disclaimer that you can spend a lot of money at this restaurant, however there is still plenty to enjoy on a budget! Whether you’re coming for a party, casual lunch or a special occasion you will leave Sushi Gakyu feeling appreciative of the friendly staff and their great services to the customers.This was my experience when I went with a few friends to the closest food spot we could find that was also interesting. Their drink selection was plentiful and diverse for all of the right reasons. You want a reasonably priced cocktail or beer? No problem! You want something more fancy and/or to share with the table? No problem! The same applies with their food menu. I was able to get a miso soup and chefs choice of sushi roll for a really affordable price, but looking on their menu they offer some premium dishes. If it wasn’t for the distance I’d love to get some friends together and fully experience a majority of their menu together!Also the restaurant was very clean and had an awesome atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
retindall
Great service, excellent miso soup, delicious seaweed, and very fresh nigiri and sushi. Enjoyed spicy tuna, eel, and scallop roles. Our son enjoyed his california role. We will be back!
Patryk Purta
A nice, friendly sushi place. The sushi was good and tasted fresh. The service was quick and efficient. Overall good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Roll
Emma
Sashimi was incredible. Chic and relaxing atmosphere. Perfect location and prices are unbeatable.
we came to DC to celebrate our anniversary. The original place that we were going to ended up closing down so we found this one and we couldn't be happier with this one sushi restaurant is hands-down, our favorite one even in the ones that we eat in Miami it's only the sushi chef and so please keep in mind that you will have to wait a little bit of time compared to other restaurants but the service is amazing. It's a very intimate restaurant because there was only two employees thereand the freshest fish I've ever had. extensive list of sake. we definitely recommend this place and we'll be here whenever we come back to DC.
Incredible sushi, properly done Japanese-style nigiri, sashimi, and a great omakase. They even have a pufferfish course.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were walking by after our meeting at the White House and decided sushi sounded good! This little place had no wait at 7 pm so we decided it was a good place to decompress.The menu was reasonably priced for the sashimi platters and well below what we pay in Hawai'i for sushi rolls. Nice and fresh and really well prepared.The staff was amazing accommodating and put up with us staying a few minutes after closing.The hot tea and miso soup was absolutely integral to defrosting after the rain and wind!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gakyu Assorted Sushi, Maki Rolls
Over priced low quality Costco fridge sushi. They are also so shorted staffed that the waiter became a sushi chef during the night.
This place got my attention as they serve Fugu if you reserve ahead of time. I was curious of the quality of the fish. There were two chefs working (one was also the server). The 10 piece Chef's Nigiri was $55. The food took quite a while to come out and the chef/server never explained what I got. The quality of the Sake was kind of lackluster as well. I only give this place 3 stars because I'm curious of their Fugu dinner which I plan on getting someday. If not for this, I'd say 2 stars. I added an additional star for cool factor having Fugu. The atmosphere is very basic as well.
The food was good and there was a good selection of sake. The service was excellent (even though they only had two staff doing both table waiting and sushi making).I wish there was more roll selection/variety and an option for larger boats/platters - we had to order mostly piecemeal.Very expensive restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roll, Gakyu Assorted Sushi, Maki Rolls
They serve very high quality of sushi and serve!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I went here while on vacation in DC and it was excellent. Great sushi, nice beer, good ambience (not deathly quite nor overwhelmingly loud i.e. able to converse and be comfortable) and the service was excellent. Highly recommend. Will return once we are back in DC. Hopefully soon. Great town, too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went for a Saturday date night and they required a deposit. I expected something grand due to this. I will say ...The service at the restaurant was extremely accommodating. Our server was also one of the sushi chefs. A 3 because the sushi portions were very small and the ambiance was not good for a date night. I imagine it may be very busy during the week. It looks like they have some specialty items on the menu that are off the beaten path of traditional American sushi.
One of vest sushi resutorant in DC.ワシントンＤＣで、寿司屋に行くなら、ここです。
Restaurantji Recommends
Everything is perfect. You have to try it if you are close to this area. Highly recommend this restaurant!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I would like to start with a disclaimer that you can spend a lot of money at this restaurant, however there is still plenty to enjoy on a budget! Whether you’re coming for a party, casual lunch or a special occasion you will leave Sushi Gakyu feeling appreciative of the friendly staff and their great services to the customers.This was my experience when I went with a few friends to the closest food spot we could find that was also interesting. Their drink selection was plentiful and diverse for all of the right reasons. You want a reasonably priced cocktail or beer? No problem! You want something more fancy and/or to share with the table? No problem! The same applies with their food menu. I was able to get a miso soup and chefs choice of sushi roll for a really affordable price, but looking on their menu they offer some premium dishes. If it wasn’t for the distance I’d love to get some friends together and fully experience a majority of their menu together!Also the restaurant was very clean and had an awesome atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service, excellent miso soup, delicious seaweed, and very fresh nigiri and sushi. Enjoyed spicy tuna, eel, and scallop roles. Our son enjoyed his california role. We will be back!
A nice, friendly sushi place. The sushi was good and tasted fresh. The service was quick and efficient. Overall good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Roll
Sashimi was incredible. Chic and relaxing atmosphere. Perfect location and prices are unbeatable.