Contracted to complete work down the street and wanted something fresh for lunch. I’m glad I popped into Kotobuki!
I decided with the deluxe sushi special with a green tea to go.
10/10 recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Freddie Peng
I was a bit disappointed with how the kamameshi was prepared. I ordered the pork kamameshi expecting it to be smoked or braised with soy sauce, but instead it came with a very plain layer of ground pork over the rice. That said, the sashimi was spot on.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Craig Dicker
Excellent sushi and sashimi, even if it is a bit off the beaten track. Basic decor and minimal service. We've been many times and never disappointed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The Learner
This place is amazing! This place is so good they don’t have Sriracha. (Ketchup). Thats because you don’t need it! Thank you Jessica for the suggestion!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Deluxe Lunch Special, Tuna Roll
aki okuda
A relatively affordable Japanese restaurant
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Sharon Li
This place is a little gem; it felt like I was transported to Japan. The atmosphere and food had a casual, intimate, and authentic feeling. We got the house dinner special eel kamameshi, which comes with miso soup, sashimi, and three sides for a great deal. Everything was fresh and delicious. Service was friendly and quick. I will be back to try more of their menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia Skulskaya
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Toro & Perfect Sashimi – Must Visit
This is the kind of place you come for the food, not the flash. It’s a small restaurant, but the sushi is top quality and truly authentic 🍣 The nigiri is the highlight — especially the toro and aburi salmon — both absolutely melt in your mouth. The salmon sashimi set was super fresh, and the rolls: Toro roll + salmon & cream cheese were absolutely delicious! I also loved the clam miso soup, a comforting way to start the meal.
It feels like a hidden gem for anyone who values high-quality sushi over trendy hype.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kristen Kern
This is a great little spot with great food, good prices, and friendly service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bruce Jones
Reasonably priced sushi and sashimi. One of my go to spots for lunch when I'm in the Palisades.
Best sushi restaurant in the DMV. Not fancy but the food is good. My hidden Gem. Authentic!
Itai
Great value sushi. Basic menu, but very well done and served.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bo
We tried a few different types of kamameshi, all of which were flavorful and came with four tasty side dishes that complemented the meal nicely.
The staff was warm and welcoming, adding to the overall experience. The dining area is cute but small, but we had no trouble getting seats around 6:30 on a Saturday. A solid spot for a casual Japanese meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Ryan
Authentic Japanese home cooked meal with reasonable price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hope Schaitkin
We’ve been going here for years and love it, especially for take out. Recently we’ve been unable to reach the restaurant by telephone. Anyone else experiencing this?
Contracted to complete work down the street and wanted something fresh for lunch. I’m glad I popped into Kotobuki!
I decided with the deluxe sushi special with a green tea to go.
10/10 recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was a bit disappointed with how the kamameshi was prepared. I ordered the pork kamameshi expecting it to be smoked or braised with soy sauce, but instead it came with a very plain layer of ground pork over the rice. That said, the sashimi was spot on.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Excellent sushi and sashimi, even if it is a bit off the beaten track. Basic decor and minimal service. We've been many times and never disappointed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
This place is amazing! This place is so good they don’t have Sriracha. (Ketchup). Thats because you don’t need it! Thank you Jessica for the suggestion!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Deluxe Lunch Special, Tuna Roll
A relatively affordable Japanese restaurant
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
This place is a little gem; it felt like I was transported to Japan. The atmosphere and food had a casual, intimate, and authentic feeling. We got the house dinner special eel kamameshi, which comes with miso soup, sashimi, and three sides for a great deal. Everything was fresh and delicious. Service was friendly and quick. I will be back to try more of their menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Toro & Perfect Sashimi – Must Visit
This is the kind of place you come for the food, not the flash. It’s a small restaurant, but the sushi is top quality and truly authentic 🍣 The nigiri is the highlight — especially the toro and aburi salmon — both absolutely melt in your mouth. The salmon sashimi set was super fresh, and the rolls: Toro roll + salmon & cream cheese were absolutely delicious! I also loved the clam miso soup, a comforting way to start the meal.
It feels like a hidden gem for anyone who values high-quality sushi over trendy hype.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a great little spot with great food, good prices, and friendly service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Reasonably priced sushi and sashimi. One of my go to spots for lunch when I'm in the Palisades.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Good experience
Restaurantji Recommends
Best sushi restaurant in the DMV. Not fancy but the food is good. My hidden Gem. Authentic!
Great value sushi. Basic menu, but very well done and served.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We tried a few different types of kamameshi, all of which were flavorful and came with four tasty side dishes that complemented the meal nicely.
The staff was warm and welcoming, adding to the overall experience. The dining area is cute but small, but we had no trouble getting seats around 6:30 on a Saturday. A solid spot for a casual Japanese meal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Authentic Japanese home cooked meal with reasonable price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We’ve been going here for years and love it, especially for take out. Recently we’ve been unable to reach the restaurant by telephone. Anyone else experiencing this?
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