In a spot where the sushi's divine,Far from Japan, but tastes like its own shrine.The staff, with smiles, swiftly glide,Explaining each dish with knowledgeable pride.A saki selection that brilliantly does shine.Beyond seas, this place holds its fame,With flavors no connoisseur could blame.Here, fish tales are more than mere notions,Served with a flair that stirs deep emotions.A top-tier feast, in every aspect, it came.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
holly brooks
There are not enough stars to give Sushi TaroIf you even remotely like Sushi, you will love it. If you have traveled the world and want the best sushi, you will be impressed.Service: impeccableFood: the salmon nigiri melts in your mouth, the tuna, amber jack, shrimp and scallpop nigiri is incredible. The miso soup is deliciousRestrooms: clean and well appointedDo over? Absolutely. I eat here every year during the Satellite show and i will continue to do so
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Nigiri, Sushi
G Salvo
Everything was incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Sushi, King Salmon
Ceterisbearibus
Excellent spot for fresh fish, always a delicious time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
K.C. Hagan
We have reviewed the restaurant itself before but OH MY GOD the Omakese!!! We have been coming for years but first Omakese and with our Chef Nobu! Request Nobu- best sushi ever and we lived in Europe for years w Michelin starred places!
Rachele Clegg
We went during restaurant week and had a phenomenal time. The sushi is SO fresh, service is quick but on point, and they get you in and out with a really great meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Gulledge
I haven't been back since the pandemic but the sushi is still on point, great service! Happy hour is from 5 to 6:30, totally worth checking out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Anna Ford
The best Japanese restaurant in all of DC!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Allie H.
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!
Naria W.
A really awesome spot for great fresh sushi and other dishes! We came a little after happy hour on a Friday and found space at the bar. The bartender was so friendly and helpful and explained the whole menu to us plus their favorites. She also made us yuzu martinis which were BOOZY and a nice little treat to start the night. My favorite dish was definitely the scallop sushi roll. It was fresh, decadent, and flavorful. I also really loved the tempura sweet potatoe, fried octopus with Brussel sprouts, and shrimp croquettes. Everything we ate was fabulous. The plates are on the small side and lean more expensive so if you can come for happy hour that's a great option otherwise it's totally worth it to ball out and enjoy it all. The vibe is pretty lowkey and casual and the aestetic is welcoming and unassuming. Really friendly and chill atmosphere. Excellent place for friends and family. Can't wait to come back.
I'm a bit of a sushi and Japanese dessert fiend and this place hits both spots on the mark. Really good sushi and creative desserts. Not the cheapest place but definitely worth
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin C
Excellent food, great service. Came here twice with my SO. The sushi is so fresh and delicious that I couldn’t help but smile as I ate each roll. Loved the green tea too. Some of the best sushi in DC, worth a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
katherine t.
The easiest 5 stars I've ever given. If you love sushi, Sushi Taro is a must. Truly some of the freshest, high quality, authentic sushi I've had in the district (and probably my life). I went for restaurant week with a group of friends and got to try several of their sushi and non-sushi offerings and loved every single thing. The sukiyaki was incredibly flavorful and the spicy tuna roll was chefs kiss. The sake pairing was so fun and overall I felt like we got a great deal. The service was excellent and attentive Sushi Taro is not cheap and definitely a pricier sushi spot, but cannot recommend it enough for a special occasion. Bonus points for using real wasabi!
Britney B.
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!
Min Kim
Enjoy the good food, but it's important not to seek employmentI was hired as a Food Runner to assist the bar due to its distance from the kitchen. I was initially informed that my responsibilities would include delivering food and assisting bar customers. However, over the weeks, the manager has been assigning additional tasks such as learning to make drinks, managing inventory, and organizing the storage area.Despite the evolving nature of the role, I tackled these tasks without complaints as the manager mentioned that the position was new, and we were figuring it out together. Unfortunately, after a day of restocking and organizing numerous beverage boxes, I experienced a sharp pain in my back, a recurring issue I had not previously disclosed.Following the completion of my tasks, a server asked me to take on her closing responsibilities. Given the pain I was in and having already completed my duties, I approached the manager privately to discuss my workload and the additional request from the server. My intention was not to complain but to understand her perspective. During this conversation, I also shared information about my back condition.The day after our discussion, during the servers' meeting, the manager informed me that I was no longer in charge of inventory and should focus solely on food delivery. Despite expressing my willingness to continue helping, I was told it was not necessary. Subsequently, on a Friday, the manager instructed me not to come to work, citing that my assistance was not needed. The same scenario unfolded on Saturday.Finally, on Tuesday, I received a message from the manager stating that I am "not a good fit for the position." As someone who consistently gave their best effort and strived to perform the job to the best of my ability, I find it challenging to understand how this sudden termination aligns with professional standards. I had shared my concerns about the workload and sought the manager's opinion, aiming for open communication. Regrettably, this single conversation led to my termination without any prior notice.During my initial training, the manager emphasized the importance of professionalism, particularly in a "High-end" restaurant. However, the recent events seem inconsistent with those principles, leaving me perplexed about the management of employee relations in this context.
In a spot where the sushi's divine,Far from Japan, but tastes like its own shrine.The staff, with smiles, swiftly glide,Explaining each dish with knowledgeable pride.A saki selection that brilliantly does shine.Beyond seas, this place holds its fame,With flavors no connoisseur could blame.Here, fish tales are more than mere notions,Served with a flair that stirs deep emotions.A top-tier feast, in every aspect, it came.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
There are not enough stars to give Sushi TaroIf you even remotely like Sushi, you will love it. If you have traveled the world and want the best sushi, you will be impressed.Service: impeccableFood: the salmon nigiri melts in your mouth, the tuna, amber jack, shrimp and scallpop nigiri is incredible. The miso soup is deliciousRestrooms: clean and well appointedDo over? Absolutely. I eat here every year during the Satellite show and i will continue to do so
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Nigiri, Sushi
Everything was incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Sushi, King Salmon
Excellent spot for fresh fish, always a delicious time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
We have reviewed the restaurant itself before but OH MY GOD the Omakese!!! We have been coming for years but first Omakese and with our Chef Nobu! Request Nobu- best sushi ever and we lived in Europe for years w Michelin starred places!
We went during restaurant week and had a phenomenal time. The sushi is SO fresh, service is quick but on point, and they get you in and out with a really great meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I haven't been back since the pandemic but the sushi is still on point, great service! Happy hour is from 5 to 6:30, totally worth checking out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
The best Japanese restaurant in all of DC!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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!
A really awesome spot for great fresh sushi and other dishes! We came a little after happy hour on a Friday and found space at the bar. The bartender was so friendly and helpful and explained the whole menu to us plus their favorites. She also made us yuzu martinis which were BOOZY and a nice little treat to start the night. My favorite dish was definitely the scallop sushi roll. It was fresh, decadent, and flavorful. I also really loved the tempura sweet potatoe, fried octopus with Brussel sprouts, and shrimp croquettes. Everything we ate was fabulous. The plates are on the small side and lean more expensive so if you can come for happy hour that's a great option otherwise it's totally worth it to ball out and enjoy it all. The vibe is pretty lowkey and casual and the aestetic is welcoming and unassuming. Really friendly and chill atmosphere. Excellent place for friends and family. Can't wait to come back.
Restaurantji Recommends
I'm a bit of a sushi and Japanese dessert fiend and this place hits both spots on the mark. Really good sushi and creative desserts. Not the cheapest place but definitely worth
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food, great service. Came here twice with my SO. The sushi is so fresh and delicious that I couldn’t help but smile as I ate each roll. Loved the green tea too. Some of the best sushi in DC, worth a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The easiest 5 stars I've ever given. If you love sushi, Sushi Taro is a must. Truly some of the freshest, high quality, authentic sushi I've had in the district (and probably my life). I went for restaurant week with a group of friends and got to try several of their sushi and non-sushi offerings and loved every single thing. The sukiyaki was incredibly flavorful and the spicy tuna roll was chefs kiss. The sake pairing was so fun and overall I felt like we got a great deal. The service was excellent and attentive Sushi Taro is not cheap and definitely a pricier sushi spot, but cannot recommend it enough for a special occasion. Bonus points for using real wasabi!
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!
Enjoy the good food, but it's important not to seek employmentI was hired as a Food Runner to assist the bar due to its distance from the kitchen. I was initially informed that my responsibilities would include delivering food and assisting bar customers. However, over the weeks, the manager has been assigning additional tasks such as learning to make drinks, managing inventory, and organizing the storage area.Despite the evolving nature of the role, I tackled these tasks without complaints as the manager mentioned that the position was new, and we were figuring it out together. Unfortunately, after a day of restocking and organizing numerous beverage boxes, I experienced a sharp pain in my back, a recurring issue I had not previously disclosed.Following the completion of my tasks, a server asked me to take on her closing responsibilities. Given the pain I was in and having already completed my duties, I approached the manager privately to discuss my workload and the additional request from the server. My intention was not to complain but to understand her perspective. During this conversation, I also shared information about my back condition.The day after our discussion, during the servers' meeting, the manager informed me that I was no longer in charge of inventory and should focus solely on food delivery. Despite expressing my willingness to continue helping, I was told it was not necessary. Subsequently, on a Friday, the manager instructed me not to come to work, citing that my assistance was not needed. The same scenario unfolded on Saturday.Finally, on Tuesday, I received a message from the manager stating that I am "not a good fit for the position." As someone who consistently gave their best effort and strived to perform the job to the best of my ability, I find it challenging to understand how this sudden termination aligns with professional standards. I had shared my concerns about the workload and sought the manager's opinion, aiming for open communication. Regrettably, this single conversation led to my termination without any prior notice.During my initial training, the manager emphasized the importance of professionalism, particularly in a "High-end" restaurant. However, the recent events seem inconsistent with those principles, leaving me perplexed about the management of employee relations in this context.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1