50 Best Sushi Bars near District Heights

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sakura Express was absolutely amazing!
The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The staff was kind, quick, and made the experience even better. Whether you’re craving sushi, hibachi, or a quick bite of something delicious—this place hits the spot every time.
Highly recommend! 🍣🍱🔥

My only complaint is that when my glucose level dropped very low, I asked for a cup so I could get some ice and drink something to raise my sugar. Unfortunately, I never received the cup. As someone living with diabetes, this was not only disappointing but also concerning, since timely support in those moments is very important. I truly hope this can be improved for the safety and care of future guests.”“

“Went there to celebrate my birthday. Sushi was very fresh and perfectly prepared. The slices were excellent, which made the fish delicate, tender and without too much dark pieces which have more fishy taste, no tendons/skin/muscle to make it difficult to chew. It was a delightful experience! The amount of different fish/seafood species was surprising. A special place to go to celebrate, if you love sushi. We paired it with a nice bottle of Italian Sparkling, which was an excellent recommendation by our server.“

“I stopped in with friends before a event Sunday evening. The staff was warm and welcoming. I had the lentil sambusas and a peanut-infused coffee at the staff’s recommendation. The food was fast and delicious- the sambusas were warm and spicy, and the peanut coffee was delicious! In a kind gesture, the chef sent over a sampling of sushi to our table. Fresh and refreshing, the sushi was a nice complement to my sambusas and hot beverage. I’m not on this side of town often, but now I have a reason to come back.“

“Our visit to Zeppelin was absolutely breathtaking! From the moment we walked through the doors, we were greeted with the most exceptional hospitality by Ari and the rest of the staff. The atmosphere of the restaurant is truly one-of-a-kind, paying tribute to the Golden Age of the Great Passenger Airships. But the real standout of our experience was the food. It was absolutely divine. We began our meal with the Edamame and Miso Soup, both of which were the perfect starters and set the stage for the rest of the meal. The Seaweed Salad and Cucumber Sunomono were also refreshing and bursting with flavor. For our main course, we decided to indulge in a variety of dishes from the KushiYaki (Japanese Charcoal Grill) menu. The Ebi Shumai and Beef Harumaki were both cooked to perfection, while the Takoyaki was a fun and tasty snack. But the standout dish was the Okonomiyaki, with its tempura, red ginger, okonomiyaki sauce, and mayo creating a truly unique and flavor-packed experience. From the sushi bar, we sampled a variety of rolls including the Negitoro Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, and Rainbow Roll. Each one was expertly crafted and perfectly balanced in flavor. We also tried the Sashimi Sampler, which was a fantastic way to try a range of different fish. For dessert, we couldn't resist trying the Green Tea Ice Cream, which was the perfect way to end the meal on a sweet note. Our experience at Zeppelin was truly extraordinary! The food was delicious and the hospitality we received from Ari and the rest of the staff was top-notch. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a truly unique and memorable dining experience.“

“Great friendly welcoming service and the food was delicious- I would HIGHLY recommend 🤩“

“I chose Akeno Sushi to celebrate my bachelorette weekend, and I couldn’t have made a better choice! It’s my absolute favorite restaurant in DC, and this experience just confirmed why it’s one of my top spots. From start to finish, the staff was incredibly warm, accommodating, and genuinely thrilled to help us celebrate. Nadia, in particular, was a joy to work with and supported me every step of the way in planning. The food was phenomenal, with each dish beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The drinks were equally impressive, featuring thoughtful details like fresh flowers that added a special touch to the celebration. The ambiance was perfect, with lovely decorations that made the night feel even more festive. Whether you’re planning a special event, a casual dinner, or a date night, Akeno Sushi is versatile, delicious, and always delivers a memorable experience. I highly recommend it!“

“THE BEST!!!!! I came for my anniversary with my boyfriend, the Food was so good and fresh. Everyone from the top Chef to the person helping clean off tables was so welcoming and inviting and went above and beyond for us on our special day, even going as far as to make us items that were not listed on the menu and staying late to do so honestly, the best restaurant experience I’ve had in years. Me and my boyfriend don’t like to leave the house much due to the decline of the restaurant industry and the lack of service provided, but this reinvigorated us and honestly help restore faith in humanity and the industry. you would think we knew these people for years when we just met them yesterday. I can’t stress enough, how amazing this restaurant and its staff are. The only name we managed to get was Chef Alexis because we were just too lost in the experience but we wished we got everyone’s names because everyone was on top of it. Thank you again for the wonderful experience.“

“Excellent bento boxes! So good that I will come back for more.“

“The cook was great gesture playing with knives and preparing food“

“My family loves Sushi Hachi. Most of our celebrations are here.“

“❤️ Oku. hits everytime. every 🍾 celebration we (my fam) head straightforward there.“

“My homegirl and I went to dinner here after exploring Union market and had such an amazing time! Our waiter, Cierra, was phenomenal! My Bestie has a seafood allergy and she was so accommodating. She even made a special roll to accommodate her allergy. The food was delicious, the aesthetic was so cozy, and it’s the perfect place to have an intimate dinner with friends and family!“

“Great service and great food. Place always is clean. Good portions of food.“

“EXCELLENCE“

“Hidden Gem (at least I didn’t know about it lol) I happened upon it and decided to give it a shot. I was the only diner so I had the place to myself.

Solid sushi without the pomp and circumstance. Volcano roll was good!

Will go here regularly.“

“Sushi is always fresh and tasty. Don’t skip the non-fish items, which are also delicious. I haven’t gone into DC for sushi since I discovered Ikko a few years ago.“

“This really cute little Japanese shop was a great experience. On the simple side, but sushi was delicious and my friends enjoyed their food as well (one got chicken soup, and one got chicken teriyaki noodles). The workers were also very welcoming and nice, especially when they learned it was our first time coming to eat there. Reasonable priced, will be back again :)“

“This is a great place to shop as a vegan. They have so many vegan products. They have so many delicious vegan options at their food bar too. I love how you can get a healthy vegan meal at a relatively decent price when on the go. They also have lots of vegan options in thier bakery like vegan muffins, scones, donuts, turnovers, and cookies. This is one of my favorite places to grab a quick meal.“

“1. Food Quality (4.5): This is an excellent sushi place for the price. I recommend the unagi Roll. While it's not going to be a mind blowing experience, it's a hidden gem here. It's definitely the best casual food at MGM.

2. Service (4): You need to order at a kiosk, which is slow and inconvenient, but it's feasible during lunch hours. Ideally, there would be a mobile card reader, so it's possible to order at the sit -down area. Otherwise, the service is good

3. Food Safety (4): Allergens are not clearly listed anywhere. Otherwise, this place is good

4. Value for Money (5): The value for the meal, considering the location, is fantastic! The eel roll was $12-15, with tip.

5. Convenience (5): This is a fast casual restaurant. It's fast and flexible, you can take the dish to your room or to the tables nearby.

6. Ambiance (3): It's a sit down bar surrounded by other shops, so not much of an ambiance.

Unique Value: This is a fast casual place with great food for the money. Definitely recommended.“

“Had a Great time celebrating a friend’s birthday! Food is amazing, sushi is fresh! Good atmosphere! Owners are Super cool and really knows how to make their guests feel special. Kudos to the entire staff for the Great service. Highly recommend!“

“This has become our go to place not just for Thai, but for comfort food. Dine in or take out- always delicious. Pad Thai, Green Curry, and pork curry are our tops.

One thing that would make this place a 6/5 is if they can officially say their sushi is gluten free— which feels like a really small ask 🙏🏼“

“Food: food was great, only deduction was the chicken appetizer was extremely small for the price paid. The pineapple frid rice was really good but pricy at almost $23. About 5 pieces of juicy shrimp were in the dish as well. Kruba cashew chicken was good.

Service: got there as soon as they opened for lunch so seated right away and food was quickly delivered.

Atmosphere: nice but a bit dated. Many of the tables are uneven and no longer sit together flush. Ambiance was nice, Thai decor all around and wooden vibe.

Final impression: very good for a quick lunch in downtown DC and head back to the office. Might be added to a regular rotation in DC lunch adventures.“

“This spot was recommended by a friend while I was visiting town, and I’m so glad we stopped in for dinner. The food and drinks were excellent, and our server was fantastic. He gave a thorough breakdown of the menu. As a pescatarian, I especially appreciated the options. The shrimp ceviche and shrimp tempura were both fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. I’d definitely come back next time I’m in town!“

“Fun and enjoyable with good food and a great atmosphere. I suggest taking a kid with you. They will enjoy it as much as you. Robots deliver your drinks, food arrives on 1 of 2 conveyor belt systems. A unique and fun experience!“

“From the moment we walked in, we knew we were in for something special. The ambiance struck a perfect balance between cozy and elegant, with warm lighting and tasteful decor that set the stage for an unforgettable meal.
The service was impeccable—friendly, attentive, and genuinely knowledgeable about the menu. Our server made fantastic recommendations, and everything arrived promptly and beautifully presented.“

“Great food and fantastic staff“

“When I say moving to this area there are not a lot of fast food spots I like to eat in! This one here though I must say is one I will! The atmosphere for lunch was very nice and tranquil! No overly loud music just a nice little vibe!! It was clean and the service was fast! The gentlemen that help me was nice and pleasant! I got the lunch special and it was more than enough food!!! I do recommend just off cleanliness and customer service!!! So overall clean, good customer service, and great deal for your buck!!$$$“

“I’ve been visiting this restaurant for dine in and to-go for a few years now. The vibe is chill and the servers are always so nice. The food is always good except the dumplings- not a huge fan but the other things are delicious and fresh. The raw rolls are very tasty and they have a great happy hour.

Food is so good, I drive from Alexandria for it!“

“Nothing less than phenomenal. Everything was hot, everything was fresh, and everything tasted amazing. Will definitely be coming back whenever in the area. Fairly priced as well...can't beat that.“

“This little place is a hidden gem!! It is not a Michelin star affair. It is a mom and pop place that offers simple, delicious food. It will be on my list everytime I'm in the city! If you're expecting fancy, this isn't it. It's straight up comfort food!“

“I would like to give a huge shoutout to Ryan and James, the dynamic duo behind the bar at Moonraker. Their energy, professionalism, and seamless teamwork create such an enjoyable atmosphere every time I visit. Not only are their drinks consistently excellent, but the genuine warmth and attentiveness they bring to their service truly stand out.
Ryan and James have a natural rhythm together that makes the bar feel welcoming and fun... whether it is remembering preferences, offering great recommendations, or just sparking good conversation. They go above and beyond to make guests feel at home, and it is clear they take pride in creating a memorable experience.
Moonraker is lucky to have them both!“

“5 star cozy very friendly food is the Bomb. eat here 1 a week.“

“Just had an awesome meal at Kusshi Sushi last week with my friend. She is a sushi lover and mentioned the sashimi was fresh and perfect. The sweet shrimp was sweet, dedicate, and tasty. She loved the crispy shrimp head too. The vibe was chill and the staff were super nice. She said the price was only half of what she would pay in New York. If you love sushi, do yourself a favor and hit up Kusshi.“

“This quiet little spot was something we weren't expecting. It's got amazing quality ramen, you can watch them make it. the atmosphere is something of classic Japanese but has a modern little flair. Me & my girlfriend really enjoyed this. We randomly found it while working & are not disappointed one bit. The staff is super friendly it's a little spot so it's not overwhelming or stiming just a perfect little ramen experience ❤️“

“Small and cozy setting food was great. The only issue is limited parking in the area.“

“Their sushi rolls are AMAZING!! I didn’t think they would be ‘out of this world’ but wow, the taste of their rolls tasted better than most of what I tried in Tokyo or Osaka! Definitely worth trying if you’re staying at the Grand Hyatt or in the area!“

“Most Delicious Beef & Shrimp Teriyaki (White Steamed Rice) in town! Teriyaki Kaizen is going to be my new Go-to Spot for fantastic Japanese food. ?

The Restaurant is clean and smells great.

The Staff are all very friendly and fast.
Thank you for your warm service Miss, Blanca

?️ Big Parking lot in the rear Off 45th Ave

Parking: Card Reader does not Have Tip option but they have a Tip Jar.

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“I decided to give my friend a surprise birthday brunch here and it was amazing. Our server Ryn? Was great and attentive. We enjoyed almost every dish which came fast. My only downfall was we had to have a tabletop table near the bar and I wanted to be near a window. I will be back soon“

“I went at noon and it was not crowded at all, and it was quiet, a big bonus for me these days. No loud music and people shouting in order to converse over it. The food was very good, very fresh. I highly recommend this restaurant for Asian fusion cuisine and sushi.“

“GREAT value— 50% off sushi after 7pm (from $10.5 to $5.25)!!! The tuna and salmon avocado rolls are delish and $10.5 or 50% off before closing (if there are any left).
The stickers are SUPER CUTE and $1 each!

They also offer great drinks (craft yuzu soda, topo chico, boba tea etc.)

♿️ Union Market’s entrance is accessible, but tables are mostly high top (low tables by the window and outside) and the aisles are crowded most of the day. Also good lighting. Very loud.

Wheelchair accessibility: Union Market’s entrance is accessible, but tables are mostly high top (low tables by the window and outside) and the aisles are crowded most of the day. Also good lighting. Very loud.“

“Ordered over the phone and the lady I spoke to was very nice. The food was made on time and hot; it was also delicious! I’ll be ordering from them again. I got egg drop soup, general tso tofu and fried rice (: overall a really good experience“

“Whatever salmon you guys are using, KEEP using it. The pieces are juicy and really nice thick decent size, unlike other hibachi places this place does not use frozen thin cut salmon, and I hope they never do !! keep up the good work. Salmon is too expensive for any restaurant to be using Thin small frozen salmon. I appreciate this location for their salmon 100%. I actually drive 40mins to this location and pass 100 other hibachi places only because I know the salmon is worth it every time !“

“I grew up on Detroit style pizza being from Detroit area. I can say over the past few years Detroit style pizza has become popular. I have never had a pizza as good as this Detroit style pizza. The best, give it a try.“

“My favorite part about this experience was the karaoke had every song you could imagine, the rooms were sizable, and the drinks were relatively affordable we had a group of perhaps 12 and the room was able to be split amongst all of us. Reserve in advance!“

“Absolutely delicious and authentic. The Ka Prow with chicken, shrimp, and fried egg blew my mind. It was the perfect combination of spicy and savory. The service was excellent as well, and the restaurant atmosphere is relaxing and pleasant. They have a bar featuring a couple decent southeast Asian beers as well. The mango sticky rice is a pleasantly sweet Thai dessert.“

“Great service, good sushi, delicious mochi, and great location.“

“This is an odd little place in the L'Enfant plaza but good food. There is a small storefront/kiosk with some baked goods and coffee and a larger grill behind it. Food was good and prices were pretty good. Lots of food and drink options.“

“I watched a co-worker having what I referred to as "a food fantasy". They recommended this particular location for its service and food. My waze directed me to the location which is adjacent to the JCPENNEY parking lot in a strip with 2 other businesses.I arrived midday and was welcomed by a pleasant woman near the door. Within 5-10 minutes my meal was prepared which was a combo of teriyaki chicken and shrimp with veggies, noodles, green onions, sesame seeds and extra sauce.The staff was very pleasant and appeared to work well together as a team. The portions were generous and I would definitely eat there again. After I got home I too had "a food fantasy". My vegetables were perfectly cooked, not hard or overcooked. The meats were tender, fresh and flavorable.I have since eaten at two other locations and have come back to this one for a new combo. This time I added steak and the next time I will add salmon which came highly recommended by many people.I would definitely recommend this location, the service and the food options.

Parking: In front of the business are several parking spaces. The overflow lot of JCPENNEY is available as well.“

“Spontaneously came here one evening with a friend and was pleasantly surprised! The sushi here is AMAZING!! The portion size to price ratio is fantastic and every bite we had was delicious. I will say it is quite cramped in here and service just a tad bit slow. But, other than that, everything was great. Definitely would prefer to get takeout here.“