Dined at Two Nine on 3/7. Food was okay, service was great, and overall great experience.
However as I went through the photos just now I accidentally found out that the sea urchin they served seemed to past the best before date of 3/6 which left a weird aftertaste to the whole experience.
I know technically those sea urchins are still edible and not expired per se, but just not “at their prime,” but I would not expect to be served food that could also be sold at misfit market at a sit down-and-eat setting, and definitely not at an establishment that mainly serves “kaiseki-inspired omakase experience.”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Lucy De La Cruz
We waiting for 45 mins in line and an additional 1 hour and 15 mins for our coffee, 9 hand rolls and 2 nigiri samplers- literally crazy! Never coming back
Service: 1
Joseph Raczynski
Lunch: Order from a kiosk and they will give it to go, or you can go upstairs to their seating area.
The hand rolls were excellent. The bowl, very good. The only knock here is they are understaffed. They had a major line but only two people working? The order took 30+ minutes and there were only four groups ahead. Can't imaging the wait for when the line really hit. Just an FYI, you'll likely need patience at prime time lunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Andrea
Matcha and Handrolls are a 10/10!!
Food: 5
Youngji Yoon Berry
Difficult to find the parking around there. But the matcha was good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yuan Li
Dinner was excellent. The food was delicious, with flavors that were both diverse and complex. The salmon roe was easily the best I’ve ever had, it was savory and full of umami without being fishy at all. I also had the chance to try some novel items, like monkfish liver and limpet clams. The chef was friendly and knowledgeable, making the whole meal a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Les
Some of the best sushi we've ever had, and we've been to numerous excellent places in DC. Superb creations in a friendly atmosphere.
Elijah
Went in celebration for our anniversary and the chef was extremely helpful with fantastic recommendations. Mackerel became our favorite with the scallop being hers. We got a little carried away with the Al La Carte menu but having the selection of fish in front of you is a no brainer.
Andrew
Every time we dine at Two Nine we are always blown away by the ingredients and techniques put together. You never get the same taste each visit and that's why we recommend two nine to whoever we come across. We will see you all again soon!
Fabiana
We love the experience! Definitely recommend the sake pairing and the extra sashimi. Thanks to chef Zac and the wonderful staff for the unforgettable omakase!
Dinner here was such a unique and intimate experience. All of the food was amazing and each dish had details of what we were eating along with facts about sourcing and preparation. 10/10 The best omakase experience we have ever had.
Eitan
Really enjoyed the food and explanations of everything we were eating and drinking! My favorites were the chawamushi, the Uni, the crab, and the amberjack. The pastry was also incredible and will definitely be back to just grab a pastry during lunch one day!
Amira
Such a lovely evening with lovely people! Every item on their November omakase menu was absolutely delicious!! Everything was fresh and thoughtfully presented, truly an amazing experience. It was also my birthday and they made it even more special by inviting me to omakase experience. A candle was even put in my cake, it was so cute! I'll definitely be back for more!
Laura Jackson
What a pleasure it is to dine here. The DMV has never known an omakase experience until the arrival of Two Nine. The care and attention that’s taken into each bite is an out of body experience. As someone who was lucky enough to experience omakase dinners in Tokyo, this is an authentic and memorable experience as it gets in the US. Everything moves so fast in this world, I encourage anyone to come here and slow down and savor each and every bite. Drink lots of sake too, their menu is outstanding!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amy L.
If you are looking for an authentic Japanese sushi experience, Two Nine is the place!! It resembles very closely what a Japanese sushi experience is in Japan: small sushi bar experience, exceptionally high quality fish but the true stand out with the friendliness of the chefs and waitstaff. We were greeted with kindness, respect and a sense of humor. Our chef spent as much time answering our questions and offering suggestions when navigating the menu. We would absolutely return again and again. Two Nine is the REAL DEAL!!
Dined at Two Nine on 3/7. Food was okay, service was great, and overall great experience.
However as I went through the photos just now I accidentally found out that the sea urchin they served seemed to past the best before date of 3/6 which left a weird aftertaste to the whole experience.
I know technically those sea urchins are still edible and not expired per se, but just not “at their prime,” but I would not expect to be served food that could also be sold at misfit market at a sit down-and-eat setting, and definitely not at an establishment that mainly serves “kaiseki-inspired omakase experience.”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
We waiting for 45 mins in line and an additional 1 hour and 15 mins for our coffee, 9 hand rolls and 2 nigiri samplers- literally crazy! Never coming back
Service: 1
Lunch: Order from a kiosk and they will give it to go, or you can go upstairs to their seating area.
The hand rolls were excellent. The bowl, very good. The only knock here is they are understaffed. They had a major line but only two people working? The order took 30+ minutes and there were only four groups ahead. Can't imaging the wait for when the line really hit. Just an FYI, you'll likely need patience at prime time lunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Matcha and Handrolls are a 10/10!!
Food: 5
Difficult to find the parking around there. But the matcha was good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dinner was excellent. The food was delicious, with flavors that were both diverse and complex. The salmon roe was easily the best I’ve ever had, it was savory and full of umami without being fishy at all. I also had the chance to try some novel items, like monkfish liver and limpet clams. The chef was friendly and knowledgeable, making the whole meal a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Some of the best sushi we've ever had, and we've been to numerous excellent places in DC. Superb creations in a friendly atmosphere.
Went in celebration for our anniversary and the chef was extremely helpful with fantastic recommendations. Mackerel became our favorite with the scallop being hers. We got a little carried away with the Al La Carte menu but having the selection of fish in front of you is a no brainer.
Every time we dine at Two Nine we are always blown away by the ingredients and techniques put together. You never get the same taste each visit and that's why we recommend two nine to whoever we come across. We will see you all again soon!
We love the experience! Definitely recommend the sake pairing and the extra sashimi. Thanks to chef Zac and the wonderful staff for the unforgettable omakase!
Restaurantji Recommends
Dinner here was such a unique and intimate experience. All of the food was amazing and each dish had details of what we were eating along with facts about sourcing and preparation. 10/10 The best omakase experience we have ever had.
Really enjoyed the food and explanations of everything we were eating and drinking! My favorites were the chawamushi, the Uni, the crab, and the amberjack. The pastry was also incredible and will definitely be back to just grab a pastry during lunch one day!
Such a lovely evening with lovely people! Every item on their November omakase menu was absolutely delicious!! Everything was fresh and thoughtfully presented, truly an amazing experience. It was also my birthday and they made it even more special by inviting me to omakase experience. A candle was even put in my cake, it was so cute! I'll definitely be back for more!
What a pleasure it is to dine here. The DMV has never known an omakase experience until the arrival of Two Nine. The care and attention that’s taken into each bite is an out of body experience. As someone who was lucky enough to experience omakase dinners in Tokyo, this is an authentic and memorable experience as it gets in the US. Everything moves so fast in this world, I encourage anyone to come here and slow down and savor each and every bite. Drink lots of sake too, their menu is outstanding!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you are looking for an authentic Japanese sushi experience, Two Nine is the place!! It resembles very closely what a Japanese sushi experience is in Japan: small sushi bar experience, exceptionally high quality fish but the true stand out with the friendliness of the chefs and waitstaff. We were greeted with kindness, respect and a sense of humor. Our chef spent as much time answering our questions and offering suggestions when navigating the menu. We would absolutely return again and again. Two Nine is the REAL DEAL!!
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