The food tasted good, but the portion was very small, so they get 1 star. I got the 4 course tasting menu and was left hungry afterward. The first two courses were appetizers, and I expected them to be small. They charged an extra $5 for the shrimp but then only served me 4 shrimp cut in half. The main course was extremely small and i ate it in 3 bites. The biggest portion was the dessert course, and the sorbet was great. Additionally, i ordered a roll and for $20 I expected more than 5 little pieces. This place would be so good if the servings weren't meant for kids.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
isabel schmitt
D-damn. My teen has been talking about how shizz “slaps,” and who gots the “Rizz” and all that jazz (I’m a cuarentona- we still say that). This place is the real real. Haha. No, f’real the food was great, but the staff- even better!!! Just great people, that know they serve up tasty shizznit. It was a delight to come here and experience the deliciousness and the great people. They were joyous and professional and just the best. 10/10 WILL come back and soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley Blake
First walked up they have a piece of paper taped ( that’s not completely together )to the door saying no public restroom. Kind of tacky but okay. We then proceeded to the host stand 3 hosts just starred at us. No hi or welcome to nama ko. Just a stare. I smiled and then one of them said how can I help you ! I’m thinking well I’m here saying hi obviously I want something to eat. I told her I would like a table to dine. She said ok hold on and took forever on her iPad. It was such a weird vibe and unwelcoming behavior. I noticed a weird smell like urine or bad fish either way. The place wasn’t full or busy. They could have told us to sit at the bar, high tops or okay let me check you in and we will sit you. Or just a hi welcome verse 3 people just standing staring when two locals walk in nicely dressed.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 2
Christy Phillips
The best Sushi I’ve had EVER!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Saminda Wijegunawardena
A group of seven of us enjoyed quite a feast here, and while the prix fix menu was a bit uneven, the sushi, specials, and cocktails more than made up for it. The modern decor and vibrant energy makes this a great place to enjoy a Japanese meal in the U Street corridor.The sushi we had were all pretty creative, well presented , and delicious included the Candy Cane, Almost Paradise, Orange Crush, Flamingo Royale, and the Pink Lady.Desserts were the only memorable and enjoyable part of the prix fix, very unique and flavorful without being overwhelming in any one dimension.For the cocktails, I would recommend the Smokey Mt Fuji (a variation of a smoked Old Fashioned) and the Americano (variation of a Negroni).Really fun evening, highly recommended especially for groups.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Honey Miso Black Truffle Soft Serve Ice Cream
Steven Garcia
Had the Happy hour experience, atmosphere was great and bartenders was welcoming and friendly will definitely come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
service staff seemed disjointed and uncoordinated. Took very long for anyone to acknowledge us after being seated. One didn't seem aware what the other was doing. Price too high for what it is
Isabel Lara
Sushi a bit too elaborate but very pretty— too many ingredients piled on so you can’t really taste the fish. And way overpriced. $70 for 2 rolls & a glass of wine (a 20% tip was already included.)
Food: 3
Service: 2
Emily Chun
The freshest nigiri salmon ever! The rolls and drinks during happy hour was also exceptional. Freshest salmon I’ve had in downtown
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DexterN
Sharon A was very receptive and attended to our requests and she made some very nice suggestions. The meal, drinks and the desert was very good and the selection of music that was played was very relaxing. I did not give 5 stars for the Food/Value because portion size was very small with the Salmon. I ended up ordering another meal to feel me up.
Ate at the sushi bar early before the theater and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. Susan our server took terrific care of us and the sushi chefs were great. Food was delicious. Will come again!
RogerG
Other than the pork belly which was dry and sent back—All of the sushi was A+ and very delicious. The server was exceptional and I would go back again because they apologized profusely for the bad pork belly. Restaurants that own their mistakes are the best ones!
Patricia L.
this review is based on 2023 winter restaurant week: nama ko has definitely been on my list for a while. my boyfriend and decided to go during restaurant week as a date night, and it didn't disappoint. all of our courses were super good and memorable! the star of the show was definitely the soft serve, and would come back just for this alone. sushi was all really fresh and delicious, especially the uni! THE UNI!!!! delish! the kani croquettes were good, but def seemed more like an aranchini than a croquette since there was rice inside. the service was fast and efficient, nothing special really, but our plates were always cleared quickly. i definitely want to come back to try brunch and their regular menu!
Elaine Nguyen
Best customer service I ever had. Had a reservation for happy hour, and the hostess and manager made sure I didn't lose it when I couldn't find a seat at the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Jade Chamber
Exceptional customer service. The manager just wants to serve you.
The food tasted good, but the portion was very small, so they get 1 star. I got the 4 course tasting menu and was left hungry afterward. The first two courses were appetizers, and I expected them to be small. They charged an extra $5 for the shrimp but then only served me 4 shrimp cut in half. The main course was extremely small and i ate it in 3 bites. The biggest portion was the dessert course, and the sorbet was great. Additionally, i ordered a roll and for $20 I expected more than 5 little pieces. This place would be so good if the servings weren't meant for kids.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
D-damn. My teen has been talking about how shizz “slaps,” and who gots the “Rizz” and all that jazz (I’m a cuarentona- we still say that). This place is the real real. Haha. No, f’real the food was great, but the staff- even better!!! Just great people, that know they serve up tasty shizznit. It was a delight to come here and experience the deliciousness and the great people. They were joyous and professional and just the best. 10/10 WILL come back and soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First walked up they have a piece of paper taped ( that’s not completely together )to the door saying no public restroom. Kind of tacky but okay. We then proceeded to the host stand 3 hosts just starred at us. No hi or welcome to nama ko. Just a stare. I smiled and then one of them said how can I help you ! I’m thinking well I’m here saying hi obviously I want something to eat. I told her I would like a table to dine. She said ok hold on and took forever on her iPad. It was such a weird vibe and unwelcoming behavior. I noticed a weird smell like urine or bad fish either way. The place wasn’t full or busy. They could have told us to sit at the bar, high tops or okay let me check you in and we will sit you. Or just a hi welcome verse 3 people just standing staring when two locals walk in nicely dressed.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 2
The best Sushi I’ve had EVER!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A group of seven of us enjoyed quite a feast here, and while the prix fix menu was a bit uneven, the sushi, specials, and cocktails more than made up for it. The modern decor and vibrant energy makes this a great place to enjoy a Japanese meal in the U Street corridor.The sushi we had were all pretty creative, well presented , and delicious included the Candy Cane, Almost Paradise, Orange Crush, Flamingo Royale, and the Pink Lady.Desserts were the only memorable and enjoyable part of the prix fix, very unique and flavorful without being overwhelming in any one dimension.For the cocktails, I would recommend the Smokey Mt Fuji (a variation of a smoked Old Fashioned) and the Americano (variation of a Negroni).Really fun evening, highly recommended especially for groups.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Honey Miso Black Truffle Soft Serve Ice Cream
Had the Happy hour experience, atmosphere was great and bartenders was welcoming and friendly will definitely come again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
service staff seemed disjointed and uncoordinated. Took very long for anyone to acknowledge us after being seated. One didn't seem aware what the other was doing. Price too high for what it is
Sushi a bit too elaborate but very pretty— too many ingredients piled on so you can’t really taste the fish. And way overpriced. $70 for 2 rolls & a glass of wine (a 20% tip was already included.)
Food: 3
Service: 2
The freshest nigiri salmon ever! The rolls and drinks during happy hour was also exceptional. Freshest salmon I’ve had in downtown
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sharon A was very receptive and attended to our requests and she made some very nice suggestions. The meal, drinks and the desert was very good and the selection of music that was played was very relaxing. I did not give 5 stars for the Food/Value because portion size was very small with the Salmon. I ended up ordering another meal to feel me up.
Restaurantji Recommends
Ate at the sushi bar early before the theater and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. Susan our server took terrific care of us and the sushi chefs were great. Food was delicious. Will come again!
Other than the pork belly which was dry and sent back—All of the sushi was A+ and very delicious. The server was exceptional and I would go back again because they apologized profusely for the bad pork belly. Restaurants that own their mistakes are the best ones!
this review is based on 2023 winter restaurant week: nama ko has definitely been on my list for a while. my boyfriend and decided to go during restaurant week as a date night, and it didn't disappoint. all of our courses were super good and memorable! the star of the show was definitely the soft serve, and would come back just for this alone. sushi was all really fresh and delicious, especially the uni! THE UNI!!!! delish! the kani croquettes were good, but def seemed more like an aranchini than a croquette since there was rice inside. the service was fast and efficient, nothing special really, but our plates were always cleared quickly. i definitely want to come back to try brunch and their regular menu!
Best customer service I ever had. Had a reservation for happy hour, and the hostess and manager made sure I didn't lose it when I couldn't find a seat at the
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi
Exceptional customer service. The manager just wants to serve you.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5