Don't underestimate this sushi spot inside the food hall The Roost. It's worth your time. Creating many sushi options, you can't go wrong. Preferring less "fishy" sushi, they have great veggie options and ones with shrimp and crab meat. Order and within a few minutes you'll get a plate of sushi with soy sauce and all the fixings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emma Cobert
I never expected a food hall would have sushi of this quality! I've tried several different things across a few visits, from more traditional nigiri/sashimi, to the speciality rolls, and it has all been great. My wallet hates that it's my top choice at The Roost but my taste buds are oh so happy.
Kid-friendliness: It's kid friendly since it's a food hall with tons of kids around and the kiddos can get other options. The sushi itself isn't super kid friendly though unless you get cooked stuff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Salmon Nigiri, Toro Scallion Roll
Nadia Syed
One of my favorite sushi spots in DC. Love the black magic roll, the Green Monster, and the spicy tekka donburi.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Catherine Laurence Trudel
Excellent sushi and fresh fish sashimi, but a bit unpleasant radio music.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tracy Hsieh
We ordered takeout the salmon ikura bowl. I find it expensive for what you get but it was delicious and the fish was super fresh (I've had bad salmon, this was good).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Esther B
My husband, puppy and I dined here since we live a short walk away and were trying to get to know the neighborhood. This place is a hidden gem, don’t know how we ever missed it! There’s a hygge deck with seating surrounded by lush greenery and warm hanging lights. I ordered the spicy donburi and it was an explosion of flavor. Will definitely be back to try more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
stephanie eyocko
High quality sushi. Amazing flavor contrasts. Well-priced and highly focused menu.
Stephen Clark
Fresh, creative rolls. For those who need gluten-free, they were careful to prepare the GF rolls separately. There are other restaurants you can order from at this location which was convenient for one person in our party who wanted pizza instead.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erika Fleitz
So glad I tried this place today! Some of the best I’ve had in the whole DMV ?
Saminda Wijegunawardena
Really high quality, inventive sushi, especially surprising to find in a food hall.The Roost is awesome as a food hall first of all. You sit anywhere, order and pay through the QR code, but you also get a high level of table service. Not only do they bring the food out to your table, a floating set of professional and courteous wait staff bring you water, plate, silverware and a cloth napkin (fancy). The whole hall is well designed and decorated.As for AKO, I started with the Black Magic roll (forbidden rice, spicy tuna, pickled jalapeno, truffle oil, tempura flakes, avocado, black tobiko, and crisp leeks). It was a great combination of textures and flavors, and very fresh. Loved it.Next I tried the Old Bay (lump crabmeat, avocado, scallion, and Old Bay crispy potato). It was also pretty dope, like a spruced up California roll with some interesting spice and texture from the key last ingredient). Loved it as well, also a must try.
Delicious sushi. So glad to have found this place!
Laticia Joyce Ann
Mmm, the Green Monster. I crave it.
William Rich
Fantastic sushi
Krzysztof Wozniak
Excellent sushi, quick delivery, really full rolls are excellent value for money!
Tyler Cloud
Absolutely do not let this place pass you by if you like sushi. I have dined in amazing sushi establishments in Chicago, New York City, Berlin, Seattle, and this really holds its own. A delectable summation of details makes Ako stand out from all of the other sushi places in DC that I have tried, from the sustainable to-go container, down to the aged soy sauce that doesn't smack of your average sushi fare. I love their forbidden rice roll, Black Magic, with its more nuanced flavor profile and who doesn't love a subtle smack of truffle. I am also a fan of their Green Monster roll with wits very flavor addition of shitake mushroom. Even the wasabi leans more toward a true wasabi experience versus the impossible sharpness of your standard wasabi paste. What I would hope Ako embraces, going forward, a better selection of parings and availability with their sakes. They should even have a bottle or two versus their single guest containers. Although their cater to different tastes at one table, their selection barely scratches the surface of adequate pairings with the caliber of their food menu. Regardless, I have eaten here twice and would definitely recommend, even to the more select palates.
Don't underestimate this sushi spot inside the food hall The Roost. It's worth your time. Creating many sushi options, you can't go wrong. Preferring less "fishy" sushi, they have great veggie options and ones with shrimp and crab meat. Order and within a few minutes you'll get a plate of sushi with soy sauce and all the fixings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I never expected a food hall would have sushi of this quality! I've tried several different things across a few visits, from more traditional nigiri/sashimi, to the speciality rolls, and it has all been great. My wallet hates that it's my top choice at The Roost but my taste buds are oh so happy.
Kid-friendliness: It's kid friendly since it's a food hall with tons of kids around and the kiddos can get other options. The sushi itself isn't super kid friendly though unless you get cooked stuff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Salmon Nigiri, Toro Scallion Roll
One of my favorite sushi spots in DC. Love the black magic roll, the Green Monster, and the spicy tekka donburi.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent sushi and fresh fish sashimi, but a bit unpleasant radio music.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered takeout the salmon ikura bowl. I find it expensive for what you get but it was delicious and the fish was super fresh (I've had bad salmon, this was good).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband, puppy and I dined here since we live a short walk away and were trying to get to know the neighborhood. This place is a hidden gem, don’t know how we ever missed it! There’s a hygge deck with seating surrounded by lush greenery and warm hanging lights. I ordered the spicy donburi and it was an explosion of flavor. Will definitely be back to try more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
High quality sushi. Amazing flavor contrasts. Well-priced and highly focused menu.
Fresh, creative rolls. For those who need gluten-free, they were careful to prepare the GF rolls separately. There are other restaurants you can order from at this location which was convenient for one person in our party who wanted pizza instead.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So glad I tried this place today! Some of the best I’ve had in the whole DMV ?
Really high quality, inventive sushi, especially surprising to find in a food hall.The Roost is awesome as a food hall first of all. You sit anywhere, order and pay through the QR code, but you also get a high level of table service. Not only do they bring the food out to your table, a floating set of professional and courteous wait staff bring you water, plate, silverware and a cloth napkin (fancy). The whole hall is well designed and decorated.As for AKO, I started with the Black Magic roll (forbidden rice, spicy tuna, pickled jalapeno, truffle oil, tempura flakes, avocado, black tobiko, and crisp leeks). It was a great combination of textures and flavors, and very fresh. Loved it.Next I tried the Old Bay (lump crabmeat, avocado, scallion, and Old Bay crispy potato). It was also pretty dope, like a spruced up California roll with some interesting spice and texture from the key last ingredient). Loved it as well, also a must try.
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Delicious sushi. So glad to have found this place!
Mmm, the Green Monster. I crave it.
Fantastic sushi
Excellent sushi, quick delivery, really full rolls are excellent value for money!
Absolutely do not let this place pass you by if you like sushi. I have dined in amazing sushi establishments in Chicago, New York City, Berlin, Seattle, and this really holds its own. A delectable summation of details makes Ako stand out from all of the other sushi places in DC that I have tried, from the sustainable to-go container, down to the aged soy sauce that doesn't smack of your average sushi fare. I love their forbidden rice roll, Black Magic, with its more nuanced flavor profile and who doesn't love a subtle smack of truffle. I am also a fan of their Green Monster roll with wits very flavor addition of shitake mushroom. Even the wasabi leans more toward a true wasabi experience versus the impossible sharpness of your standard wasabi paste. What I would hope Ako embraces, going forward, a better selection of parings and availability with their sakes. They should even have a bottle or two versus their single guest containers. Although their cater to different tastes at one table, their selection barely scratches the surface of adequate pairings with the caliber of their food menu. Regardless, I have eaten here twice and would definitely recommend, even to the more select palates.
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