Suggestions for Japanese food near Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington

Wil J. • August 16, 2014Great sushi! Friendly staff. Fancy, open atmosphere, but not stuffy. They have live music often.

ISC C. • July 22, 2018SHAKE YOUR BENTO BOX (Grilled pork belly, sunny egg, nori, kimchi, kewpie, cheese, rice)

Alex L. • August 20, 2021You’re most likely here for sushi & it’s all fantastic! Hygienic covers are placed over the food on the conveyer belt. Ramen for $7.50 per bowl is also worth a try! Great for eating with a group!

Terry P. • October 5, 2010Can't go wrong with ordering any of their bento boxes - cheap and yummy!

Rachel L. • March 13, 2020Serving Japanese style pizza and pasta (wafu) this is a must try!

Gwynn T. • June 3, 2023Japanese food court with three restaurants, so make reservations at Dear Sushi. It’s some of the best sushi in town and the omakase experience is surprisingly affordable.

Tim P. • October 13, 2017Everything I have tried here so far, Sushi or noodles has been really good.

Mimi N. • January 10, 2017Delicious take on Chinese-style ramen and good soup dumplings! Definitely a place worth coming back to try the different flavors and a good deal for the Chinatown area.

Julie J. • April 20, 2012Try the Salmon Bento Box - Thanks for meeting for lunch @lisamathias :)

Heba-I-am • July 25, 2017Super friendly staff. Fire breath and surfer sth punch were awesome. The tuna soba salad was great as well.

Kiat 明. • October 3, 2011This is a great *little* (emphasis) place to find ingredients for Japanese dishes. Service is outstanding! Expect a slight premium for the convenience.

Marcel L. • October 7, 2019Really good ramen, sushi is good too, with the sake to keep them hot they have to improve 😉

Earl B. • February 26, 2013If solo, sit at the ceviche bar. And definitely get the Ceviche Pacifico (sashimi quality tuna). Also a must try - the grasshopper taco ... yes, grasshopper :)

Sebastien R. • July 29, 2013Inerico de bellota, pan con tomate, bacalao and shrimp tempura are amazing. Get the "Mas petit" for the red wine, at 9$ the glass its a steal!

Alyssa B. • March 14, 2015spy themed with a kickass sushi restaurant downstairs.

Kaz K. • July 15, 2017Jo chirashi is $28 for lunch. Great, authentic sushi restaurant with a clean, understated look.

TBD • December 8, 2010Stacy Viera says the tres ceviches are possibly the best dishes on the menu here. "The salmon and orange ceviche was fruity and fresh, with a texture of partially cooked sashimi."