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Image: Attention was paid. Last Updated: September 2024 Overview: Takara 14 is a great neighborhood gem. It has gotten some nods and publicity, but it deserves more. The brainchild of owner Jenistar Ruksirisopha, it does Japanese in a fun, cute, sunny setting on the second-floor space previously occupied by Baan Thai. It is worth remembering […]
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Image: And so it begins… Last Updated: May 2024 Overview: Tucked in the back of the Ben Franklin Post Office Building, currently occupied by the Waldorf-Astoria, Sushi Nakazawa operates a serene room where the background music is barely heard above the tap of chopsticks on porcelain platters as diners lift twenty pieces of nigiri to […]
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Image: Fired up, ready to go. Last Updated: May 2024 Overview: The Japanese-themed food hall next to L’Ardente at the apron of Capitol Hill has filled out its offerings. A long post-industrial walkway painted bright red leads you from the entrance past the sushi spot, then the Japanese steakhouse, and ends with a windowless open […]
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Image: All in a row, to go. Last Updated: December 2023 Rakuya has several things going for it, starting with its location, a corner spot, with a big patio, a block north of Dupont Circle. The spot was even improved with the shutdown of 19th Street and a large streatery creating more sunny seating. It […]
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Image: Spanish Mackerel and Baby Squid. Last Updated: March 2022 Current Status: The dining room and bar are open for sit-down. Take-out and delivery available. Overview: It is tempting to start any review of Sushi Ogawa with the setting, but to do it justice you must start with the food. Chef Minoru Ogawa has worked […]
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Image: Banana Leaves Rice Last Updated: September 2021 Current Status: Open for dine-in, take-out and delivery. The multi-story restaurant is humming seven days a week, with lunch during weekdays. Overview: The little spot up from the corner of Florida and Connecticut, serves reliable and varied food dishes from multiple cuisines. Sushi, Pad Thai, steamed veggies […]
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Image: Shaved beef with simmered onion and Udon noodles in broth. Last Updated: May 2024 Current Status: Closed and replaced with a billiards bar and pub fare. Overview: Years ago, Darren Norris opened a large open restaurant in City Vista. Kushi served all kinds of Japanese cuisine, but what made it special and a hit […]
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Image: Specialty roll with Shrimp Tempura Last Updated: 6/5/2021 Current Status: Nama has re-opened on K St. They also opened a pop-up within Tico on 14th. They continue to do take-out and delivery. They are planning on outdoor seating soon. Last Visit: July 2019 Nama is a good, neighborhood sushi spot that on some nights […]
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