I reserved omakase through Resy. My husband and I got seated right when we arrived. Our lunch omakase had 10 pieces and we ordered a la carte because the skip jack and uni were so delicious. Each fish was so flavorful and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be back for their dinner omakase one day. The Brooklyn Kura sake paired well with the fish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kem
Locals here are fortunate to have sushi snob. This is your high end omakase inside the local Japanese restaurant. The select pieces come from all over the world. The techniques are executed from years of experience serving. But the value is for the people. The 55$ ten piece omakase feels like I just robbed the place. But as I sat at the counter, I can see what this place meant.
We are greeted warmly by the host even though outside felt like 30 degrees. At the counter, Chef Tugu and Chef Jango introduced themselves. As I waited for the omakase to begin, I over hear the Chef talk to the other patrons about food and work. Another patron walks in and gives chef a hug and they chat for a bit before they take their to go order out. I appreciate and respect the small town feel here. They are more than chefs. They are locals as well.
Each piece had its own unique twist. Tamago with sweet dash. Skip jack with a chive paste. Otoro marinated in white wine and soy sauce. Salmon from Denmark. Fresh water eel with a sweet soy sauce. Triple A grade Hokkaido Uni. Every piece is a work of art with a story.
Chef had a lot of stories to tell as well. His beginnings in LA to moving to the east coast, and going to NYC often to get Korean food. Chef is well traveled and is motivated by his craft
I highly recommend this place. It will be an amazing experience. Chef also recommended to follow their instagram for special events. They had a salmon tasting recently where they served five different salmons from around the world! And the 55$ ten piece omakase is an amazing deal. In this economy, it is well worth your hard earned money for a luxury that can be afforded.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara Ivey
I came in for the lunch omakase, and left having enjoyed one of the top dining experiences of my life. The chef and sommelier exposed me to tremendous knowledge and technique. The freshness of their product was life affirming. Come here to have your mind and palate expanded.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M B
A very modest space on M St NW, but the food and personality were above and beyond. The omakase & sushi set for dinner is pricy, but it was a worthy experience. I dined solo, and the team behind the counter were engaging with all eleven diners; I had a lot of fun conversations. Sushi and sake curation were perfect and apparently can change daily and seasonally. Bravo!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Davvy Lee
Insane value for Omakase. We had the lunch Omakase and were very impressed by the quality and the craftsmanship on both the food & beverage there. If you know, you know.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lunch Omakase
Jenny Chiang
Lunch omakase was an incredible 30 min experience! 10 pieces of very high quality sushi. Staff were quick, friendly, and knowledgeable, they offered insight about each piece like where it's sourced and characteristics that make it stand out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rui Au
Even though it's cheap, the quality of sushi is comparable to some of the high end restaurants in DC!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lyla Shaibi
Looooove this place! It’s very unassuming but I love the no frills air about it, they’re just focused on food and great service. I’ve been here twice for lunch omakase and it’s my favorite in the city. The chef’s selections/creations are so inventive and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zoey Ryu
The service is great and the 10 piece lunch omakase is beyond! I saw multiple people making the next reservation at the end of the meal. It is THAT good. Best sushi option in the area. You have to make a reservation for the omakase!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
April J
10/10, no notes. Brian and Chef Jango were phenomenal. Chef Jango prepared each piece of sushi with skill, while Brian explained the ingredients and techniques along with his exquisite curation of drinks. It was such an experience filled with their expertise and genuine love for their craft that we made another reservation before we left.
Absolutely amazing. - I went here after a job acceptance and got the chef's selection special thing (I cannot remember the name unfortunately) but it was absolutely stellar. I brought some art supplies and relaxed while I ate delicious food like Miso, and well prepared sashimi. The waitress/hostess seemed to be a bit new, but I completely understand. The place is a bit small though so I don't reccomend talking politics or anything private as it's very likely someone could accidentally eavesdrop. (Like me, unfortunately hearing about a man's family disasters.) - Definitely take your time here if you do eat, savor the flavors and get chef reccomendations, also try the seabream! It's phenomenal and my new favorite fish.
Absolutely amazing. - I went here after a job acceptance and got the chef's selection special thing (I cannot remember the name unfortunately) but it was absolutely stellar. I brought some art supplies and relaxed while I ate delicious food like Miso, and well prepared sashimi. The waitress/hostess seemed to be a bit new, but I completely understand. The place is a bit small though so I don't reccomend talking politics or anything private as it's very likely someone could accidentally eavesdrop. (Like me, unfortunately hearing about a man's family disasters.) - Definitely take your time here if you do eat, savor the flavors and get chef reccomendations, also try the seabream! It's phenomenal and my new favorite fish.
This is what omakase should be. Excellent and varied sushi, knowledgeable and engaged staff with true passion for their craft, and an atmosphere that feels personal rather than corporate, despite the location. Underrated. The name is unfortunate.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caroline Gimello
I’ve come here for lunch at least weekly for years and have always been satisfied. High-quality ingredients, fast and friendly service, clean and relaxed atmosphere. Music is a comfortably low volume. Pricing is reasonable. It’s really everything you could possibly want out of a small sushi spot.
Would love to see more veggie rolls on the menu in the future for us vegan diners.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Logan M
Some of the most outstanding fish I've ever had. I came here because I had been craving salmon for a few days (got the combo) and was not at all disappointed. The fish was incredibly fresh and the perfect thickness. On a budget, I am used to choosing between the quality of the fish I eat and how much the food will actually fill me. Sushi Snob left me more than satisfied in both regards. The quality and amount for the price, especially in DC, blew me away.
I normally don't comment on service since I don't mind how quickly or slowly I get the check, when my food comes out, how upbeat or reserved the waiters are, etcetera. European mindset, I suppose. That being said, the seating staff and the chefs behind the bar were great to be around and managed to somehow alleviate the awkwardness I ALWAYS feel while eating out by myself. (This is even despite me screwing up and trying to sit at a seat I was just told was reserved...I felt so stupid, but the host reassured me.)
The space is quite small, so it's very good for one-on-one or solo meals. For ~4-6-person parties, the omakase seems popular. Definitely not for large or loud groups. The fact that it doesn't look like anything special on the outside nor inside made the absolutely perfect meal I had here all the more appreciated.
Will definitely be coming back once my budget increases, and I hope to one day treat friends and family to omakase as well! ❤️
I reserved omakase through Resy. My husband and I got seated right when we arrived. Our lunch omakase had 10 pieces and we ordered a la carte because the skip jack and uni were so delicious. Each fish was so flavorful and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be back for their dinner omakase one day. The Brooklyn Kura sake paired well with the fish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Locals here are fortunate to have sushi snob. This is your high end omakase inside the local Japanese restaurant. The select pieces come from all over the world. The techniques are executed from years of experience serving. But the value is for the people. The 55$ ten piece omakase feels like I just robbed the place. But as I sat at the counter, I can see what this place meant.
We are greeted warmly by the host even though outside felt like 30 degrees. At the counter, Chef Tugu and Chef Jango introduced themselves. As I waited for the omakase to begin, I over hear the Chef talk to the other patrons about food and work. Another patron walks in and gives chef a hug and they chat for a bit before they take their to go order out. I appreciate and respect the small town feel here. They are more than chefs. They are locals as well.
Each piece had its own unique twist. Tamago with sweet dash. Skip jack with a chive paste. Otoro marinated in white wine and soy sauce. Salmon from Denmark. Fresh water eel with a sweet soy sauce. Triple A grade Hokkaido Uni. Every piece is a work of art with a story.
Chef had a lot of stories to tell as well. His beginnings in LA to moving to the east coast, and going to NYC often to get Korean food. Chef is well traveled and is motivated by his craft
I highly recommend this place. It will be an amazing experience. Chef also recommended to follow their instagram for special events. They had a salmon tasting recently where they served five different salmons from around the world! And the 55$ ten piece omakase is an amazing deal. In this economy, it is well worth your hard earned money for a luxury that can be afforded.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came in for the lunch omakase, and left having enjoyed one of the top dining experiences of my life. The chef and sommelier exposed me to tremendous knowledge and technique. The freshness of their product was life affirming. Come here to have your mind and palate expanded.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A very modest space on M St NW, but the food and personality were above and beyond. The omakase & sushi set for dinner is pricy, but it was a worthy experience. I dined solo, and the team behind the counter were engaging with all eleven diners; I had a lot of fun conversations. Sushi and sake curation were perfect and apparently can change daily and seasonally. Bravo!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Insane value for Omakase. We had the lunch Omakase and were very impressed by the quality and the craftsmanship on both the food & beverage there. If you know, you know.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lunch Omakase
Lunch omakase was an incredible 30 min experience! 10 pieces of very high quality sushi. Staff were quick, friendly, and knowledgeable, they offered insight about each piece like where it's sourced and characteristics that make it stand out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Even though it's cheap, the quality of sushi is comparable to some of the high end restaurants in DC!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Looooove this place! It’s very unassuming but I love the no frills air about it, they’re just focused on food and great service. I’ve been here twice for lunch omakase and it’s my favorite in the city. The chef’s selections/creations are so inventive and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service is great and the 10 piece lunch omakase is beyond! I saw multiple people making the next reservation at the end of the meal. It is THAT good. Best sushi option in the area. You have to make a reservation for the omakase!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10/10, no notes. Brian and Chef Jango were phenomenal. Chef Jango prepared each piece of sushi with skill, while Brian explained the ingredients and techniques along with his exquisite curation of drinks.
It was such an experience filled with their expertise and genuine love for their craft that we made another reservation before we left.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely amazing.
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I went here after a job acceptance and got the chef's selection special thing (I cannot remember the name unfortunately) but it was absolutely stellar.
I brought some art supplies and relaxed while I ate delicious food like Miso, and well prepared sashimi.
The waitress/hostess seemed to be a bit new, but I completely understand.
The place is a bit small though so I don't reccomend talking politics or anything private as it's very likely someone could accidentally eavesdrop. (Like me, unfortunately hearing about a man's family disasters.)
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Definitely take your time here if you do eat, savor the flavors and get chef reccomendations, also try the seabream! It's phenomenal and my new favorite fish.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Rice, Lunch Omakase, Miso Soup, Assorted Sushi Platter
Absolutely amazing.
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I went here after a job acceptance and got the chef's selection special thing (I cannot remember the name unfortunately) but it was absolutely stellar.
I brought some art supplies and relaxed while I ate delicious food like Miso, and well prepared sashimi.
The waitress/hostess seemed to be a bit new, but I completely understand.
The place is a bit small though so I don't reccomend talking politics or anything private as it's very likely someone could accidentally eavesdrop. (Like me, unfortunately hearing about a man's family disasters.)
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Definitely take your time here if you do eat, savor the flavors and get chef reccomendations, also try the seabream! It's phenomenal and my new favorite fish.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Lunch Omakase, Miso Soup, Assorted Sushi Platter
This is what omakase should be. Excellent and varied sushi, knowledgeable and engaged staff with true passion for their craft, and an atmosphere that feels personal rather than corporate, despite the location. Underrated. The name is unfortunate.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve come here for lunch at least weekly for years and have always been satisfied. High-quality ingredients, fast and friendly service, clean and relaxed atmosphere. Music is a comfortably low volume. Pricing is reasonable. It’s really everything you could possibly want out of a small sushi spot.
Would love to see more veggie rolls on the menu in the future for us vegan diners.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Some of the most outstanding fish I've ever had. I came here because I had been craving salmon for a few days (got the combo) and was not at all disappointed. The fish was incredibly fresh and the perfect thickness.
On a budget, I am used to choosing between the quality of the fish I eat and how much the food will actually fill me. Sushi Snob left me more than satisfied in both regards. The quality and amount for the price, especially in DC, blew me away.
I normally don't comment on service since I don't mind how quickly or slowly I get the check, when my food comes out, how upbeat or reserved the waiters are, etcetera. European mindset, I suppose. That being said, the seating staff and the chefs behind the bar were great to be around and managed to somehow alleviate the awkwardness I ALWAYS feel while eating out by myself. (This is even despite me screwing up and trying to sit at a seat I was just told was reserved...I felt so stupid, but the host reassured me.)
The space is quite small, so it's very good for one-on-one or solo meals. For ~4-6-person parties, the omakase seems popular. Definitely not for large or loud groups. The fact that it doesn't look like anything special on the outside nor inside made the absolutely perfect meal I had here all the more appreciated.
Will definitely be coming back once my budget increases, and I hope to one day treat friends and family to omakase as well! ❤️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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