Got a hankering for sushi?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end sushi outlets in Washington, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
1. Sushi Taro
Topping the list is Sushi Taro. Located at 1503 17th St. NW in Dupont Circle, it is the most popular high-end sushi spot in Washington, boasting four stars out of 1,396 reviews on Yelp.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Sushi Taro.
"Sushi Taro is pleased to introduce 'kaiseki,' a traditional dining experience that we proudly serve here in Washington, D.C., just as it is served in Japan," it states on its Yelp profile. "The goal of kaiseki is to highlight the natural taste of ingredients at the peak of freshness and flavor. During a kaiseki meal, instead of ordering off a menu, diners let the chef entertain them with a series of surprises."
2. Sushi Nakazawa
Next up is Federal Triangle's Sushi Nakazawa, situated at 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 152 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Sushi Nakazawa.
"Only wild fish, nigiri only, Omakase," it notes on its Yelp profile.
3. Sushi Ogawa
Kalorama's Sushi Ogawa, located at 2100 Connecticut Ave. NW, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the restaurant four stars out of 207 reviews.
We turned there for an overview of Sushi Ogawa.
"Owner/chef Mr. Ogawa will create another sensational Japanese Edomae-style sushi and kappo," the business states on its Yelp profile. "Second generation sushi chef."
Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "True Edomae (Tokyo) style sushi by Japanese," it states on Yelp.
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