Another great Sushi experience in the most inspiring ambiance!!
Gabe S
Sushi at a different level. You must save room for the hoji-cha dessert.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Sushi, Hoji-Cha Pudding
Jeffrey Chu
My wife and I got the kaiseki tasting menu. It was a great time until the nigiri. We both had a piece of mackerel nigiri that just tasted off. The fatty tuna was fibrousy and my wife’s piece had a bone in it. Worst part was we both got food poisoning the 2 days after.
I tried contacting sushi taro directly - but was not able to find a contact email, and their voice mailbox was full.
Unfortunate that the night started out so strong. Great service but fish was not good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Kristin Krimminger
Incredible experience at Sushi Taro! Our server was so lovely and knowledgeable. We got the taro sashimi and the salmon sashimi entree. All were delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Jo, Sushi
Theresa Kim
Still great!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Joy Shuxian Luo
I had been dining at Sushi taro for nearly eight years until I left DC two years ago. Today when I returned for dinner, I was really disappointed to find the quality of food and service has declined tremendously. In particular, when I asked whether chawanmushi is available for order separately, the lady in yukata kimono who appears to be their new manager, instead of giving a straightforward answer, asked rhetorically: “does our menu shows there’s chawanmushi? No, so we don’t have chawanmushi.” This quality of customer service is unacceptable and embarrassing at any restaurant, let alone a high-end Japanese restaurant like Sushi taro. Food becomes mediocre and thus overpriced as well. Sayonara to Sushi taro, it’s nothing Japanese any more but the name.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Mohan Sun
We went for the summer restaurant week. You get a cold and a hot appetizer, assortment of sushi and a dessert. We opted for the soft shell crab and shabu shabu ramen, both were delicious and served hot out of the kitchen. Sushi is top quality and decadent of course. Hojicha pudding is uniquely toasty and silky.
Not all RW deals are worth going, but I’d recommend the selection at sushi taro for the quality and the value of the food.
Went there during restaurant week. First dish to start with yellow tail was good. Second dish was spicy noodles and miso butter grilled salmon. The noodles was way too greasy and the noodles were overcooked. I personally thought the miso salmon dish itself did not go well together. Third dish was sushi plate. Nothing really special, but the toro was pretty bad compared to many other omakase toro I have had. It did not have much fat and did not taste good. Service was mediocre. The lady who was showing us to the table was sarcastic and did not seem to care. The server looked at us weird when we requested to keep the soup from the noodles..
All in all, very mediocre restaurant and definitely not worth the 70 dollars. I have been to much better ones that cost similar or a little more.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Sabrina Jin
The fish is so fresh. We also really like the mochi!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Wenz
Excellent selections and always the freshest fish in town!
I went during restaurant week and I felt like I was getting the restaurant week treatment. Definitely not up to snuff with the dining experience I was expecting.
Firstly and most importantly, not suitable for those with allergies. I indicated an allergy on my reservation. In my experience, at restaurants at this price point (and a previous Michelin star holder) the reservation note is sufficient and it wasn't an ingredient I expected to encounter/have difficulty simply ordering around. I'm always diligent with my allergies. But the waiter was awkward, didn't do much to explain the menu or ask us anything and I didn't have the opportunity to bring it up. I ordered a dish where the allergen was not listed in the description despite being a large part of the dish. The item arrived, I took one bite, noticed the allergen and had my partner run to the car for my allergy medication. I advised the server that the allergy was severe and asked if they had any medication (just in case my partner came back empty handed) and he got the manager. My partner had time to go to the car several blocks away and come back before the manager made it to our table with some Claritin and Zyrtec (bad options.) Every restaurant should have benadryl in their first aid bc it is fast acting, and they are nextdoor to a CVS ffs. Luckily I didn't actually have a bite of the allergen itself but it is quite severe so I spent the rest of my evening with a tingly tongue and a mildly scratchy throat. Not ideal conditions for enjoying my meal. When the manager came to my table she immediately blamed and scolded me for not informing them of the allergy even though I did in my reservation and many fine dining restaurants will not bring your allergens up as not to disturb your dining experience unless they will have to make a modification. I would not go here if you have allergies. They were ill prepared for an emergency with their very slow response time and lack of adequate basic first aid medication. I'm not a person who makes a scene, but I was whispering (bc my throat) and they didn't even seem to register that there was an emergency or care. My bill was partially discounted but I really don't care about that, I would have prefered a well executed plan for handling allergies both to prevent them and to respond when accidents do happen
Non allergy related, the service still lacked. The menus were cut crooked and poorly printed. Cheap disposable wooden chopsticks were provided with nowhere to place them between courses. We waited a long time to be greeted after we were seated and then waters took a while too. After the allergy incident, the manager followed our poor server around and nipped at him everytime he was near our table. I couldn't help but think I'd have a hard time doing my job too if that was the management environment.
The food however was amazing. It is a shame that the service level does not match the quality and skill of the kitchen. I had the best salmon I've ever had. The rice served with each bite was expertly flavored. The egg salad served with the soft shell crab was delightful. And the sesame creme brulee will live in my head rent free. The timing between courses from the kitchen was also noticably well done.
If you don't have allergies and aren't particular about service, this is the place for you. Probably one of the best sushi spots in the city based on the food alone.
Also a note for my fellow disabled folks, this location is not accessible. There is a steep flight of stairs as soon as you enter, no ground level dining. Handrails are on both sides though. You must have the ability to climb at least 15-20 stairs.
Dietary restrictions: Not allergy friendly. Host did not convey allergy notes to the server or kitchen.
Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible. The entry is a steep flight of stairs. No ground level dining. Handrails
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Julia Singer
Went for summer 2024 Restaurant Week - excellent deal for the quality and quantity of food! Everything was extremely fresh and well prepared.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood, Sushi
M A
Sushi taro is the best place for sushi in Washington DC - hands down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Tuna
Gustavo Ceinos
Food was average. Service a bit slow. Not going back. The place is always pack. I am not sure what's the big deal about it. I had better sushi and ramen in other much cheaper places in DC.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Janaki Kates
Got lucky and snagged a reservation at the Omikase table. Incredible experience worth every penny! Food was unique and delicious.
Another great Sushi experience in the most inspiring ambiance!!
Sushi at a different level. You must save room for the hoji-cha dessert.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Sushi, Hoji-Cha Pudding
My wife and I got the kaiseki tasting menu. It was a great time until the nigiri. We both had a piece of mackerel nigiri that just tasted off. The fatty tuna was fibrousy and my wife’s piece had a bone in it. Worst part was we both got food poisoning the 2 days after.
I tried contacting sushi taro directly - but was not able to find a contact email, and their voice mailbox was full.
Unfortunate that the night started out so strong. Great service but fish was not good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
Incredible experience at Sushi Taro! Our server was so lovely and knowledgeable. We got the taro sashimi and the salmon sashimi entree. All were delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Jo, Sushi
Still great!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I had been dining at Sushi taro for nearly eight years until I left DC two years ago. Today when I returned for dinner, I was really disappointed to find the quality of food and service has declined tremendously. In particular, when I asked whether chawanmushi is available for order separately, the lady in yukata kimono who appears to be their new manager, instead of giving a straightforward answer, asked rhetorically: “does our menu shows there’s chawanmushi? No, so we don’t have chawanmushi.” This quality of customer service is unacceptable and embarrassing at any restaurant, let alone a high-end Japanese restaurant like Sushi taro. Food becomes mediocre and thus overpriced as well. Sayonara to Sushi taro, it’s nothing Japanese any more but the name.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
We went for the summer restaurant week. You get a cold and a hot appetizer, assortment of sushi and a dessert. We opted for the soft shell crab and shabu shabu ramen, both were delicious and served hot out of the kitchen. Sushi is top quality and decadent of course. Hojicha pudding is uniquely toasty and silky.
Not all RW deals are worth going, but I’d recommend the selection at sushi taro for the quality and the value of the food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Hoji-Cha Pudding, Salmon Roe
Went there during restaurant week. First dish to start with yellow tail was good. Second dish was spicy noodles and miso butter grilled salmon. The noodles was way too greasy and the noodles were overcooked. I personally thought the miso salmon dish itself did not go well together. Third dish was sushi plate. Nothing really special, but the toro was pretty bad compared to many other omakase toro I have had. It did not have much fat and did not taste good. Service was mediocre. The lady who was showing us to the table was sarcastic and did not seem to care. The server looked at us weird when we requested to keep the soup from the noodles..
All in all, very mediocre restaurant and definitely not worth the 70 dollars. I have been to much better ones that cost similar or a little more.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
The fish is so fresh. We also really like the mochi!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent selections and always the freshest fish in town!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi Omakase
Restaurantji Recommends
I went during restaurant week and I felt like I was getting the restaurant week treatment. Definitely not up to snuff with the dining experience I was expecting.
Firstly and most importantly, not suitable for those with allergies. I indicated an allergy on my reservation. In my experience, at restaurants at this price point (and a previous Michelin star holder) the reservation note is sufficient and it wasn't an ingredient I expected to encounter/have difficulty simply ordering around. I'm always diligent with my allergies. But the waiter was awkward, didn't do much to explain the menu or ask us anything and I didn't have the opportunity to bring it up. I ordered a dish where the allergen was not listed in the description despite being a large part of the dish. The item arrived, I took one bite, noticed the allergen and had my partner run to the car for my allergy medication. I advised the server that the allergy was severe and asked if they had any medication (just in case my partner came back empty handed) and he got the manager. My partner had time to go to the car several blocks away and come back before the manager made it to our table with some Claritin and Zyrtec (bad options.) Every restaurant should have benadryl in their first aid bc it is fast acting, and they are nextdoor to a CVS ffs. Luckily I didn't actually have a bite of the allergen itself but it is quite severe so I spent the rest of my evening with a tingly tongue and a mildly scratchy throat. Not ideal conditions for enjoying my meal. When the manager came to my table she immediately blamed and scolded me for not informing them of the allergy even though I did in my reservation and many fine dining restaurants will not bring your allergens up as not to disturb your dining experience unless they will have to make a modification. I would not go here if you have allergies. They were ill prepared for an emergency with their very slow response time and lack of adequate basic first aid medication. I'm not a person who makes a scene, but I was whispering (bc my throat) and they didn't even seem to register that there was an emergency or care. My bill was partially discounted but I really don't care about that, I would have prefered a well executed plan for handling allergies both to prevent them and to respond when accidents do happen
Non allergy related, the service still lacked. The menus were cut crooked and poorly printed. Cheap disposable wooden chopsticks were provided with nowhere to place them between courses. We waited a long time to be greeted after we were seated and then waters took a while too. After the allergy incident, the manager followed our poor server around and nipped at him everytime he was near our table. I couldn't help but think I'd have a hard time doing my job too if that was the management environment.
The food however was amazing. It is a shame that the service level does not match the quality and skill of the kitchen. I had the best salmon I've ever had. The rice served with each bite was expertly flavored. The egg salad served with the soft shell crab was delightful. And the sesame creme brulee will live in my head rent free. The timing between courses from the kitchen was also noticably well done.
If you don't have allergies and aren't particular about service, this is the place for you. Probably one of the best sushi spots in the city based on the food alone.
Also a note for my fellow disabled folks, this location is not accessible. There is a steep flight of stairs as soon as you enter, no ground level dining. Handrails are on both sides though. You must have the ability to climb at least 15-20 stairs.
Dietary restrictions: Not allergy friendly. Host did not convey allergy notes to the server or kitchen.
Wheelchair accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible. The entry is a steep flight of stairs. No ground level dining. Handrails
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Went for summer 2024 Restaurant Week - excellent deal for the quality and quantity of food! Everything was extremely fresh and well prepared.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood, Sushi
Sushi taro is the best place for sushi in Washington DC - hands down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sushi, Tuna
Food was average. Service a bit slow. Not going back. The place is always pack. I am not sure what's the big deal about it. I had better sushi and ramen in other much cheaper places in DC.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Got lucky and snagged a reservation at the Omikase table. Incredible experience worth every penny! Food was unique and delicious.
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