Nama Sushi Bar & Restaurant

Name: Nama Sushi Bar & Restaurant
Address: 465 K St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20001
Telephone: (202) 414-7066
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

87 Reviews

$31 to $50

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Nama is a neighborhood sushi bar and Japanese restaurant by Chef Michael Schlow. Dine in, outdoor heated patio seating, delivery and takeout available. The menu includes exquisite sashimi and sushi, vegetarian creations, small plates, mouthwatering maki rolls and more. Also find many “fan favorites" including homemade dumplings, shrimp tempura rolls, assorted creations of tuna, salmon, hamachi and uni.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(202) 414-7066

Delivery

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 414-7066
Website
http://www.namadc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
For catering from Nama, please contact eventsdc@schlowrg.com. We are happy to offer large platters to meet the needs of any gathering.
Private party facilities
For private events at Nama, please contact eventsdc@schlowrg.com. We are happy to offer the entire space for large groups, celebrations and meetings.

Location
465 K St NW Washington, DC 20001
Neighborhood
Mt. Vernon Square
Cross street
K St. Between 4th and 5th St. NW - Mount Vernon Triangle
Parking details
Choose from street parking or the nearest garage on L St. between 4th and 5th streets.
Public transit
Gallery Place/Chinatown
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Sushi Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 9:45 PM
Join us for Sushi Happy Hour on our patio, every day from 4-6pm.

Candy Cane$20.00
Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Tuna, Yellowtail, Apple, Jalapeno, Tobiko
Green Go$18.00
Eel, Asparagus, Cucumber, Tempura Flake Avocado, Topiko
Maryland Crab "California Roll"$14.00
Namaste$20.00
Maryland Crab, Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, Avocado, Crunchy Sweet Potato
The Red$20.00
Spicy Tuna, Maryland Crab, Tuna, Asparagus
Rainbow Roll$20.00
Maryland Crab, Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Shrimp
Lobster Tail Roll$22.00
BBQ Lobster Tail, Asparagus, Masago, Green Onion
Soft Shell Crab Roll$22.00
Fried Soft Shell Crab, Avocado, Masago, Green Onion

Maki Rolls

Tuna and Avocado$11.00
Salmon and Avocado$11.00
Florida Roll with Tuna, Maryland Crab, Avocado$14.00
Spicy Tuna, Avocado, Tuna Sashimi$12.00
Yellowtail, Sesame, Cucumber, Jalapeno$12.00
Yellowtail, Spicy Aioli, Green Onion$13.00
Crunchy Shrimp Tempura, Avocado$14.00
Salmon Skin, Cucumber, Tempura Flakes, Ikura, Eel Sauce$12.00
Spicy Salmon and Shiso$12.00
Eel and Cucumber Roll$11.00
Scallop, Sriracha Aioli, Tobiko, Tempura Flake$12.00
Crispy Salmon & Jalapeno Roll$12.00

Chef Selection

Classic Nigiri
- 7 Pcs$30.00
Classic Sashimi
- 14 Pcs$35.00

Sushi

Toro
- Nigiri (1pc)$10.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$14.00
Bluefin Tuna
- Nigiri (1pc)$5.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$9.00
King Salmon Toro
- Nigiri (1pc)$6.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$10.00
King Salmon
- Nigiri (1pc)$5.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$9.00
Hamachi Toro
- Nigiri (1pc)$6.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$10.00
Hamachi
- Nigiri (1pc)$5.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$9.00
Kanpachi
- Nigiri (1pc)$6.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$10.00
Madai
- Nigiri (1pc)$7.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$11.00
Tuna Tataki
- Nigiri (1pc)$6.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$10.00
Uni (Sea Urchin)
- Nigiri (1pc)$10.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$14.00
Diver Scallop
- Nigiri (1pc)$5.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$9.00
Unagi (Eel)
- Nigiri (1pc)$5.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$9.00
Cooked Shrimp
- Nigiri (1pc)$4.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$8.00
Sweet Shrimp
- Nigiri (1pc)$6.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$10.00
Ikura
- Nigiri (1pc)$5.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$9.00
Tobiko
- Nigiri (1pc)$4.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$8.00
Albacore
- Nigiri (1pc)$4.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)$8.00

What 87 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Sushi was good, service was average
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Very good sushi-slightly expensive for the experience but good value
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Beer was warm. Food was excellent but small portions for the price.
Nama Sushi Bar & RestaurantResponded on April 18, 2022
Thank you for sharing your experience. Sorry about the warm beer. We are glad you enjoyed the food. Please email us before your next visit and the first drink will be on us. - Sherry (Manager)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and excellent service!
Nama Sushi Bar & RestaurantResponded on April 18, 2022
Thank you for sharing your experience! We hope to see you again soon.
AH
AshleyH
New England
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience4
Would not recommend this restaurant at all, some of the least impressive sushi I've ever eaten. We opted for the "premium" sashimi plate and ended up getting two chunks of egg as one of of the "premium" options as well as half cooked fish. In a sashimi plate. Fish quality wasn't ideal, I'd equate it to a little bit above grocery store sushi quality, which would be fine if it wasn't $80 for 17 pieces of mediocre fish. I'm not a food snob in the least but wow was this disappointing for the price point. You can do much better in the DC area.
BF
BoldFoodie
Washington DC
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Our first time and the food didn’t disappoint. Some of the rolls were especially good We enjoyed the special cocktails and our server was attentive & friendly. It is smaller, more casual than it appears in online photos.
SS
SS33
Miami
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great sushi. Small restaurant with limited tables but we were sat right away. Tadty and fresh sushi.
LS
LakeishaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service2ambience5
Overall experience was OK… however I noticed that one waitress offered more accommodations to her patrons than our server, a little disappointing. (Tap water, sparkling water, bottled water) options….
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The sushi and cocktails were delicious and the service was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, service, food. You can’t go wrong.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for an early Valentine’s Day celebration and had a wonderful time! The fish was super fresh and each dish was very flavorful!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and sushi, both fantastic. Cute little spot, highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
We had a great time eating at the restaurant. Smaller than I expected but still a nice place to grab sushi
H
Hummus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sushi was absolutely delicious. Went for my wife and I's anniversary, and they gave us complimentary matcha tiramisu as well. Great service and wonderful ambience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience5
La comida estuvo muy buena, la atención fue deficiente. Fuimos en la semana del restaurant week. Una buena oferta gastronómica. La verdad vale la pena comer en el sitio pero la atención puede mejorar
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hvu2000
Washington DC
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The foods and services are great. The restaurant is located near New York ave, very clean and good location.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
I went to Nama for DC restaurant week on a date. The sashimi was good. The sushi rolls didn’t impress me. The miso soup was definitely just ok. On the menu, it says the dessert would be a cheesecake. However, it turned out to be a regular non impressive matcha cake. The service was ok. I wasn’t happy that the staff brought the check and ask us to pay immediately after we finish our food. We still have our drinks at the time. I felt rushed and a bit annoyed. Inside was very quiet and you can have a conversation without raising your voice for sure. As the food and service were just ok, I don’t think I will go back again.
LH
LoreyH
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The white wine was delicious! The seaweed salad was very good. The rest of the food was good but nothing I'd order again. Think sushi is not my favorite...
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the happy hour specials
H
Henesy20
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time. Closed a bit early and without notice, but enjoyed everything!
SA
SASDiner
Washington DC
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2021
overall3food2service3ambience3
It's just not very good sushi even though the staff was nice.
JA
JasonA
San Francisco
32 reviews
vip
2.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2021
overall2food1service3ambience3
Fish not fresh, which is the kiss of death for a sushi restaurant
RS
RaymondS
San Diego
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2021
overall3food3service5ambience4
Fish was mediocre at best
J
Jeremy
Atlanta
61 reviews
vip
3.0
61 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2021
overall3food3service2ambience3
It was ok, staff wasn’t very attentive. The good was still delicious. They forget the guests they seat outdoors.
AW
AleksanderW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect dinnner! Excellent service! Excellent sushi
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
Slow service, not so good food, expensive for the experience and overall bad service
LB
LucianoB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2021
overall4food4service3ambience4
Waited abnormally long for ordering after being sat for both ordering drinks and food! However, food and such was worth it in the end! Ambience of inside was nice and food came out quickly
DL
DayL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2021
overall5food5service3ambience5
Best meal I've had in the DMV area. Went for a bday and they provided a cake which was very thoughtful and unexpected. The Tuna Signature Sashimi dish was easily the best dish, which got an audible "wow" from both my wife and me.
B
Bostonian
Washington DC
66 reviews
vip
4.0
66 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Service was really good. Food was delicious. Just add a little more salmon sushi/maki rolls if possible.
k
kia215
Philadelphia
15 reviews
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2021
overall2food2service1ambience2
Take out would have saved on parking cost nearby. The entire setting felt rushed. Miso soup was great.
M
Melissa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Chef's specialties were really great. Incredible service. We will return again soon.
MW
MatthewW
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2021
overall2food2service1ambience1
I’m often reluctant to give poor reviews, but this experience fell short. Sitting inside, we waited approximately an hour for our food despite a near empty dining room.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great. Quiet. Not busy.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2021
overall4food5service3ambience2
Really some of the best sushi I’ve ever had. Very expensive though. Outdoor dining means a LOT of mosquitoes. Issues with servers. Would come and get takeout but would not recommend the experience
T
Taylor
Washington DC
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience4
Had a great time celebrating my boyfriend's birthday at Nama. They did a great job taking care of us. I dinged the ambiance a little because some things just didn't make sense-- an Asian restaurant that plays almost entirely Latin music was a bit confusing. The rolls were beautiful and very tasty. We had a spicy scallop roll, a rainbow roll, and split a crab California roll. Would definitely go back again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Nama team made our 1st anniversary dinner so special! Thank you again!!
D
foodieinDc
Washington DC
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was good and our server despite being the only server at the restaurant tried his best.
GD
GiDi
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fresh & delicious sushi
AB
AshaB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2021
overall2food1service2ambience2
Food was not great and overpriced, restaurant was empty and service was still awful.
L
Likegoodfood
Washington DC
39 reviews
vip
3.0
39 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2021
overall3food3service3ambience3
There are many excellent sushi restaurants in the DC area. Nama rates around the middle. Nothing was especially great, but most everything was good. It was restaurant week, so they gave you a taste of everything. The desert was advertised as green tea cheesecake, but when it came out, it was just regular cake, and not a great one either. All in all a decent dinner, but not one I will repeat in the near future.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Nama Sushi Bar & Restaurant using the Order Online button. Nama Sushi Bar & Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 414-7066.

Nama Sushi Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 87 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(202) 414-7066

Delivery

Order online

Google Map for Nama Sushi Bar & Restaurant

465 K St NW Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

Cross street
K St. Between 4th and 5th St. NW - Mount Vernon Triangle
Neighborhood
Mt. Vernon Square
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Choose from street parking or the nearest garage on L St. between 4th and 5th streets.
Public transit
Gallery Place/Chinatown
Payment options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.namadc.com/
Phone number
(202) 414-7066
Catering
For catering from Nama, please contact eventsdc@schlowrg.com. We are happy to offer large platters to meet the needs of any gathering.
Private party facilities
For private events at Nama, please contact eventsdc@schlowrg.com. We are happy to offer the entire space for large groups, celebrations and meetings.

Nama Sushi Bar & Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Delivery

Additional information

Sushi Happy Hour

Appetizer

Miso Soup$6.00

Steamed Organic Edamame$8.00

Heritage Pork Gyoza, Soy-Truffle Broth$10.00

Tuna Poke, Edamame Puree, Crispy Tempura Flake$13.00

Kani Crab and Cucumber Salad, Sunomono Dressing$8.00

Chef Wei Signature Sashimi Dish

Maguro (Bluefin Tuna) Garlic Chips, Truffle Soy, Cilantro$20.00

Sake (King Salmon) Fresh Apple, Wasabi Soy$20.00

Madai (Red Snapper) Asparagus, Tobiko$20.00

Hamachi (Yellow Tail) Jalapeno, Cilantro, Yuzu Soy$20.00

Vegetarian Nigiri

Shiitake Mushroom, Crispy Rice Pearls, Truffle$4.00

Spicy Eggplant, Curry, Tempura Flake$4.00

Vegetarian Rolls

Avocado$6.00

Cucumber$6.00

Kampyo$6.00

Asparagus$6.00

Vegan BBQ$12.00

Veggie Roll$12.00

Veggie Green Go Roll$12.00

Signature Maki Rolls

Candy Cane$20.00

Green Go$18.00

Maryland Crab "California Roll"$14.00

Namaste$20.00

The Red$20.00

Rainbow Roll$20.00

Lobster Tail Roll$22.00

Soft Shell Crab Roll$22.00

Maki Rolls

Tuna and Avocado$11.00

Salmon and Avocado$11.00

Florida Roll with Tuna, Maryland Crab, Avocado$14.00

Spicy Tuna, Avocado, Tuna Sashimi$12.00

Yellowtail, Sesame, Cucumber, Jalapeno$12.00

Yellowtail, Spicy Aioli, Green Onion$13.00

Crunchy Shrimp Tempura, Avocado$14.00

Salmon Skin, Cucumber, Tempura Flakes, Ikura, Eel Sauce$12.00

Spicy Salmon and Shiso$12.00

Eel and Cucumber Roll$11.00

Scallop, Sriracha Aioli, Tobiko, Tempura Flake$12.00

Crispy Salmon & Jalapeno Roll$12.00

Chef Selection

Classic Nigiri

Classic Sashimi

Sushi

Toro

Bluefin Tuna

King Salmon Toro

King Salmon

Hamachi Toro

Hamachi

Kanpachi

Madai

Tuna Tataki

Uni (Sea Urchin)

Diver Scallop

Unagi (Eel)

Cooked Shrimp

Sweet Shrimp

Ikura

Tobiko

Albacore

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Physical distancing

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Screening

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