One of the greatest experiences in Washington D.C., after a day of visiting the historical sites and museums, is to sit back and relax in a great restaurant. Washington D.C. has a great selection of Japanese restaurants in all price ranges and they all have something that makes them special. There are some that are great for a family night out and then there are some that are perfect for a small, intimate dinner for two. Do try and make reservations, even for lunch. The restaurants in Washington D.C. are always crowded, especially when Congress is in session.
Saki is one of the Japanese restaurants in Washington D.C. that has the most reasonable prices. And since they are open so late just for their sushi customers, it is a great place for a late night snack after a date. It is an up scale restaurant with a great bar and lounge and think casual on the dressy side. As for the sushi, there are rolls like the Vegetarian for $5.00, and eel and cucumber for $7.00, If you really want to have a feast, try the Sushi Deluxe for $22.00. The regular menu has items like Asian Style Lamb Chops for $12.00 and stir fried vegetables for $5.00.
Hunan Dynasty
215 Pennsylvania Ave SE,
Washington D.C. 20003
Phone: 202-546-6161
Fax: 202-546-4136
Mon-Fri: 11am-10:30pm
Sat-Sun: 11:30am-10:30pm
Hunan Dynasty has been one of the Japanese restaurants in Washington D.C. for over 20 years and any restaurant that can last 20 years in the Capital District has to be doing something right. The prices are very reasonable, in the middle range, and there is a relaxed, dressy casual atmosphere. They have a variety of cuisines and the Japanese has a large selection of , Sushi which is served a la carte. One of the house specials like the Sushi Deluxe where you get 1 roll along with 10 pieces of nigiri for $15.95 is a great choice. If you would rather choose individual rolls, you can choose from Cucumber rolls for $3.00 or go all the way up to the Dragon Roll for $12.00
Tono Sushi Japanese and Asian Cuisine.
2605 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20008
202. 332.7300
Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 – 2:30 Sat & Sun 12:00 – 3:00
Dinner Mon – Thurs 5:00 – 10:30 Fri – Sat 5:00 – 11:00
Sun 5:00 – 10:00
Tono Sushi Japanese and Asian Cuisine is one of the Japanese restaurants in Washington D.C. that has just added on new menus. They used to be known as Tono Sushi. Sushi is what made them famous and they have not lost their touch. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual and as for the sushi, prices range from $9.00 for the Vegetable roll combo to $27.00 for the Jo Sashimi. As for the regular Japanese menu, you can choose from items like Tempura Shrimp served with Vegetables for $14.00
Geisha Sushi Bar & Lounge
727 15th St NW,
Washington D.C. 20005
Phone: 202-347-3887
Mon-Fri: 11pm-3pm, 5pm-10pm Sat: 5pm-10pm
Lounge Wed-Sat: 10pm-3am
Geisha Sushi Bar & Lounge is a sleek and modern, yet casual, Japanese restaurant in Washington D.C. The lounge is a great place to come and relax after a night out. Items from the sushi bar come with soup and rice and range from the regular roll combo for $11.00 to Sushi & Sashimi for $15.00. The sushi entrees are served with soup and range from the Cooked Special which is 6 pcs of cooked sushi with a California roll for $15 all the way up to Geisha Special, whihc is a combination of sushi & sashimi for $100.00. They also have Chef’s Specialty Rolls with items like the Geisha Roll, which is a combination of cucumber, asparagus, crab meat and clam for $15.00. From the regular menu you can choose from items like Chicken Katsu which goes for $16.00 or Vegetable Tempura which is a great bargain at $12.00.
Kotobuki
4822 MacArthur Blvd NW,
Washington D.C. 20007
Phone: 202-281-6679
Lunch Tue-Sat: 12pm-3pm
Dinner Sun, Tue-Thu: 5pm-10pm Fri-Sat: 5pm-11pm
Kotobuki is one of the Japanese restaurants in Washington D.C. where the prices are very economical. It is a nice, very casual place where you can bring the whole family, have a good time and not break the bank. There is a total of 5 entrees on the dinner menu ranging in price from $12.50 to $16.50. Sushi is served a la carte and the individule rolls start at $1.00 and go to $2.50. The Maki Sushi, where you get a total of 6 pieces, ranges from $2.95 to $8.00.
Tony Cheng’s Seafood Restaurant
619 H St NW,
Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: 202-371-8669
Sun-Thu: 11am-11pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-12am
Tony Cheng’s Seafood Restaurant is one of the Japanese restaurants in Washington, D.C. that is on the higher end of the price range. They have also won multiple awards. It is a place where you will feel comfortable dressing in a dressy/ casual manner. Shrimp or Salmon In Lotus Leaves is one of their most unusual dishes that goes for $18.95. The Japanese Eggplant In Garlic Sauce will put some spice in your life for $12.95.
Plum Blossom
1915 18th St NW,
Washington D.C. 20009
Phone: 202-232-8881
Tue-Thu, Sun: 12pm-3pm, 5pm-10pm
Fri-Sat: 12pm-3pm, 5pm-11pm
Plum Blossom is one of the Japanese restaurants in Washington D.C. that is in the mid price range. The style is casual and the atmosphere is relaxed. You can choose from small plates such as Tahini Chicken, which goes for $7 or large plates such as Miso Honey Lamb Chops for $23.
Sake Club
2635 Connecticut Ave NW,
Washington D.C. 20008
Phone: 202-332-2711
Lunch Mon-Sat: 11:30am-2:30pm
Dinner Mon-Thu: 5pm-10:30pm, Fri-Sat: 5pm-11pm
Saki Club is another of the Japanese restaurants in Washington D.C. in the mid price range. The style is trendy and a bit on the dressy side. The Chilean Sea Bass is a great choice as is the Filet Mignon Tataki.
