Sushi Taro

Name: Sushi Taro
Address: 1503 17th Street, N.W., Washington, DC, United States, 20036
Telephone: (202) 462-8999
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.4

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Sushi Taro is a first Japanese restaurant to feature a full course meal “KAISEKI” Tasting course. We offer exceptionally high quality and an authentic variety of “Nigiri” style sushi. Our style is “Genuine Japanese Cuisine” and we do not serve fusion-confusion and Americanized Japanese foods. ***** We have ranked #36 in entire restaurant in U.S. on Forbs Magazine, 2012. ***** For more information about Sushi Taro and “KAISEKI”, please visit our website. Also follow us on Facebook and/or Twitter for daily A la Carte menu and news updates.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday Friday: 11:30am 1:50pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:45pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:15pm; Closed Lunch on National holidays.
Phone number
(202) 462-8999
Website
http://www.sushitaro.com/
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Nobu & Masaya
Private party facilities
The private party is required to rent-out a section of the dining area for the entire night. Accommodate up to 25 seating dinner.
Private party contact
Jin Yamazaki : (202) 462-8999

Location
1503 17th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Cross street
P Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
3 blocks to east from Dupont Circle Metro station.
Additional
Beer, Happy Hour, Wine

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Bara Chirashi Set$18.50
diced, variety of fresh fish & veggies on a bed of sushi rice like jewel box. served w/chawan-mushi
Tekka Chirashi Set$18.50
a variety of sliced tuna on a bed of sushi rice served w/chawan-mushi
Sushi Mori Set$15.00
assorted sushi chef's choice
Sushi Jo Set$25.00
assorted sushi chef's favorite cuts of the day
Sushi Tokujo Set$35.00
a greater variety of assorted sushi of the finest cuts and quality
Sashimi & Tempura Teishoku$25.00
assorted sashimi & mixed tempura served w/small dish, soup, & rice
Tokujo Sashimi$40.00
variety of assorted sashimi ofthe finest cuts and quality perfect share plate for business lunch
Today's Lunch Special$12.95
served w/2 small dishes, soup, & rice
Saba Shioyaki Teishoku$15.00
salt grilled boston mackerel served w/small dish, soup, & rice
Katsu Don Set$12.00
fried pork filet scrambled w/poached egg & onion
Tem Don Set$13.00
2 prawn tempura on a bed of rice
Cold Soba Or Udon
w/one topping
- Tempura$13.00
- Tororo$12.00
Hot Soup Udon Or Soba
w/one topping
- Tempura$13.00
- Tororo$12.00
- Beef$13.00
- Wakame$10.00
- Kitsune$10.00
Lunch Bento Box$12.95
3 compartment bento box each filled with wild prawn & veggies tempura and fine cuts of sashimi and your choice of sushi (add $0.25), fried chicken, grilled salmon yu-an, eel kaba-yaki (add $2), fried oyster (add $1). served w/ miso soup, rice & pickeles

Dinner

Traditional Kaiseki Tasting
this meal emphasizes cooked dishes. beginning with the first course, the chef strikes up a conversation with you through food, offering a series of small plates that highlight the natural flavors of special ingredients at the height of their seasonal cycle. as the chef prepares each course, he employs a variety of japan's most traditional cooking techniques, and strives for an almost spiritual simplicity and elegance in the presentation. he also brings a sense of whimsy to the meal, by creating contrasts between interesting tastes and textures, some of which will probably be new to you. as the meal progresses, the chef leads you to the centerpiece of the tasting, a platter called the "hassun" in japanese, which features an unusual combination of ingredients arranged to evoke a natural landscape in miniature. after this centerpiece dish, the chef eases you toward the end of your meal with several smaller, concluding dishes. this is the most traditional form of kaiseki dining in japan
- per person$80.00
Sushi Tasting
this meal combines sushi with a variety of traditional kaiseki dishes, creating a unique approach to the enjoyment of these different aspects of japanese cuisine. by alternating between cooked dishes and sushi, the chef keeps your palate refreshed, curious, and open to the subtle flavors of our sushi offerings. at sushi taro, our chefs prepare sushi in the authentic style that became popular in old tokyo more than century ago, and that remains the most typical form eaten in japan today. this style is called "nigiri sushi" also known as "edo-mae sushi," and it is characterized by small, hand-squeezed morsels that balance delicately seasoned rice, the freshest slivers of seafood, and a hint of wasabi, along with just a touch of our special house soy sauce. each piece should be bite-sized, and the seasonings should be light and should gently enhance the tastes of the fish and rice
- per person$80.00
Suppon (soft Shell Turtle) Kaiseki Tasting
(minimum of 2 orders per table), "suppon," or soft shell turtle, is considered to be the most elegant fare for soup. "suppon" was the favorite of imperial courts though out asia and of course was enjoyed by emperors at the kyoto imperial palace for centuries. according to archeological evidence, soft-shelled snapping turtles have been eaten in japan since at least the 1st century and the cuisine has history in china going back some 5,000 years. since ancient time the chinese considered "suppon" to be equivalent to medicine and the japanese adopted this belief as well. therefore, even today in japan, turtle is considered very high-quality food. the nutritional value of turtle is undisputed. today, japanese doctors recommend turtle stew for late stage cancer patients
- Pairing$145.00
- Without$90.00
Surf 'n' Turf (wagyu & Lobster) Kaiseki Tasting
(minimum of 2 orders per table) "Wagyu" is a breed of cattle naturally predisposed to produce beef that is densely marbled. In fact, Wagyu beef surpasses USDA marbling standards for prime-grade beef. Often referred to as the "Foie Gras of beef," Wagyu has an exquisitely tender texture and incomparable, luxurious taste. You may already be familiar with the famed Japanese Kobe beef -- the most expensive beef in the world. Wagyu is the same breed stock that yields the famed Kobe beef of Japan.
- Pairing$245.00
- Without$180.00

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4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

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4.2Service
4.1Ambience
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Harrison
Orange County
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Reviewed on February 6, 2019
overall3foodserviceambience
Sushi Taro is a Michelin Star restaurant so I obviously went in with high hopes. I was disappointed. The food was alright, don't get me wrong, but nothing near what I expected from such a highly touted restaurant. The sushi rolls were average at best. While the food was exotic and interesting, it just wasn't tasty enough for me to wholeheartedly recommend it. If you're up for an interesting and adventurous experience, this is a great place to go. If you're in the mood for some traditional sushi rolls, however, there are better places.
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Opentableuser
Mississippi
170 reviews
vip
3.0
170 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2017
overall3food3service3ambience4
This was our first experience at this restaurant. They offer a great opportunity for your dinning experience. Saki offerings were fantastic. This is a more traditional dinning experience so expect more raw/rare offerings than a more modern sushi restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience5
love that place！
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Russ
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2017
overall2food3service5ambience1
First off this place is extremely expensive. Now a little about me, I travel all over the world for work and pleasure so I have experienced all kinds of food and love to new and exciting foods. Not to brag, but I make very good money and do not mind dropping $200-300 on a great meal for two, but this food was not worth it in my opinion. Our check was almost $275.00 for four appetizers, and one big dish for two and four glasses of white wine. The place is in bad part of town, the door is so small it's on the side of CVS drug store, if you blink miss it...and looks extremely dated. The service was good, the crowd was extremely casually dresses like they we getting ready to mow the lawn. There are so many sushi places way better than this place for a lot less. We usually pay around $150.00 for the same amount of sushi & drinks in other sushi places.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kaiseki tasting was amazing! Highly, highly recommend. King salmon was my absolute favorite.
f
foodlover
Washington DC
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food!
T
Thallo
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great concept and well executed tasting menu with one of the better Sake pairings I have enjoyed. Not cheap, especially for what is essentially no frills sushi without any particularly expensive cuts, but the variety and quality are worth it for the most part.
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teater
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
The surf and turf kaiseke is phenomenal. The sake pairings are perfect. Well worth it.
RW
RajW
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sushi Taro is the best Sushi restaurant in DC. By far. It is on par with restaurants I've been to in Tokyo.
EC
EdwardC
Washington DC
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2017
overall3food3service3ambience4
Always reliable, good value, excellent for quiet conversation
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience5
High quality food. You can taste the freshness as well as the care it took the chefs to make each dish. Our wedding anniversary ended on a high note with our experience here.
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nedf
Washington DC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2017
overall1food1service3ambience3
After high expectations, I was extremely disappointed at Sushi Taro's food quality. My first hint was after receiving the drinking water, I could definitely smell that the glass had not been properly cleaned. We ordered an Omakase Sushi and an Omakase Sashimi. Once the plates hit the table, I could instantly tell something was wrong. They had a strong old-fish odor. The presentation was very good, but the taste was overwhelmingly old fish. I've eaten sushi at places from Michelin starred restaurants in Tokyo to grocery-store sushi. There is absolutely no reason this place deserves a Michelin Star. The sushi at Wegman's grocery store is of higher quality and better taste.
n
norm
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
I lived in the DC Metro region over 30 years and Sushi Taro was always my favorite Japanese restaurant...I was never disappointed. Now that I have moved from the area, when I come back to DC I always go to Sushi Taro. The latest visit was excellent as usual....very fresh sushi with nice variety and some uncommon options. Large sake selection and Japanese craft beer selections are also nice. I will keep coming back!!
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larryjohnson
Miami
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience3
This is a grossly overhyped sushi restaurant. The food is okay. Nothing memorable, good or bad, except for the price. You can get comparable sushi for less without having to endure the drama of getting into a Michelin rated restaurant. The seaweed salad was typical of the salad I've had at places in Bethesda, like Matuba or Take Grill. I chose the Omekase Sushi as my entree. It was a decent mix of fresh fish. The tuna roll was subpar. That was disappointing. If money is not a concern than you can go burn some at Sushi Taro.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2017
overall2food2service2ambience2
Does NOT deserve a Michelin! Very disappointing. Also on dirty side. Portions very small.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Sushi in DC Area. Kobe beef also exquisite!!
t
tpp121
Washington DC
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
My GF and I go to Sushi Taro all the time. We love this place. In My Opinion, the Fatty Tuna sashimi is the best thing on the menu and a must have when you go. they also have great warm and cold small dishes. I would recommend to anyone who like high quality sushi + seafood. Recently reservations are booking up quicker due to them being awarded (a well-deserved) Michelin star.
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dfb100
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my fourth visit to Sushi Taro in 4 years, and it has been consistently outstanding. The sushi is incredibly fresh, and they're always willing to accommodate my gluten-free restrictions.
G
Grace
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! We went for my mom's birthday and had 10 piece sush with spicy tuna roll, spicy scallop roll, udon and soba. Sushi was superb and udon was the best we have had in a long time. Soba was ok, but the noodle was hand made. I thought it was a bit pricy at first but after the meal I thought it was worth it. They do have good lunch specials at more reasonable prices but a lot more menu selections for dinner. Do make reservations even for lunch since the restaurant was packed and I did see a group get turned away. Overall, it was an excellent meal with good service and would definitly return for more.
ZZ
ZsaZsa
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2017
overall5food4service4ambience4
Wonderful midweek lunch. The Shrimp tempura is excellent!
JH
4JHU
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 5, 2017
overall3food5service2ambience4
Quality of sushi was commendable, but service was not. Perhaps it's one of those days, but there was much room for improvement.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Their lunch menu is a great value.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent food, nice setting
JE
JaredE
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a special lunch here on Monday to celebrate our wedding which occurred this past weekend. The food was phenomenal and the cost was very reasonable for sushi and sashimi at a Michelin starred restaurant. Amazing dining experience!
C
Ceviche
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great quality seafood, good ambiance any time of the day.
MM
MobileMe
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great kaiseki!
CL
CatherineL
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 27, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice dinning experience! Everything is perfect! Love the sushi!
A
Alyssa
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic Kaiseki tasting menu. Wonderful fish cuts and great service.
W
Washingtonian
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Taro is one of the most unique places I've been, and I can day with confidence it's the best sushi restaurant in DC. Our group did the tasting menu (pricey) and 98% of the food served were things I had never had before. If you don't have an open mind and a broad palette, I would stick to the a la carte menu, it's safer and cheaper. Overall, two thumbs up.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best sushi
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sushi Taro has the best sushi in town. Not only do they have great presentation, but also kill it on taste and freshness.
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foodlover
Washington DC
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great. Never know what is being served fresh.
D
Discerningdiner
Washington DC
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great quality food, attentive service - we really enjoyed our first visit. We plan to go back. The lunch menu has an excellent value and nice variety.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 14, 2017
overall4food5service4ambience4
I took my wife for her birthday. We drove 1.5 hours to get there. Worth the drive. Experienced one of the tasting entrees, an awesome experience! Will definitely return for a date night for some awesome food and atmosphere.
MW
MaxW
Raleigh
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience4
Had a great experience and got to try some unique items while ordering the kaiseki tasting menu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
The salmon melts in your mouth, what else can be said?
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
So happy to go to a Michelin starred restaurant and it lived up to the hype. We did the kasekei and the nigiri was insanely good. It was so fun trying all the varieties of fish. Can't wait to go back! We hope to do the Omikaze
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2017
overall3food3service3ambience3
Taro was recommended as one of the best sushi places in DC, but was far from that. Haven't discovered a great sushi restaurant yet. Don't know if I had a bad experience that day but in my opinion they served me the worst edamame I have ever eaten, the sushi wasn't fresh, we didn't even like the presentation. We thought the rolls were cut too big, difficult for a women to eat, also the nigiris and sashimis. The soft shell crab wasn't good. Still looking for a good sushi place in DC.
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Tiffany
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food. Great ambience. A little slow with the service to bring out courses but that may be due to the careful prep and presentation and high quality food
TT
TiffanieT
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good service. Good sake pairing.

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Cross street
P Street
Neighborhood
Dupont Circle
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday Friday: 11:30am 1:50pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:45pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:15pm; Closed Lunch on National holidays.
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
3 blocks to east from Dupont Circle Metro station.
Executive chef
Nobu & Masaya
Additional
Beer, Happy Hour, Wine

Website
http://www.sushitaro.com/
Phone number
(202) 462-8999
Private party facilities
The private party is required to rent-out a section of the dining area for the entire night. Accommodate up to 25 seating dinner.
Private party contact
Jin Yamazaki : (202) 462-8999

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Lunch

Bara Chirashi Set$18.50

Tekka Chirashi Set$18.50

Sushi Mori Set$15.00

Sushi Jo Set$25.00

Sushi Tokujo Set$35.00

Sashimi & Tempura Teishoku$25.00

Tokujo Sashimi$40.00

Today's Lunch Special$12.95

Saba Shioyaki Teishoku$15.00

Katsu Don Set$12.00

Tem Don Set$13.00

Cold Soba Or Udon

Hot Soup Udon Or Soba

Lunch Bento Box$12.95

Dinner

Traditional Kaiseki Tasting

Sushi Tasting

Suppon (soft Shell Turtle) Kaiseki Tasting

Surf 'n' Turf (wagyu & Lobster) Kaiseki Tasting

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