Kushi Izakaya?, web site, 465 K Street NW, Washington, DC, 202-682-3123 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | City Paper | Don Rockwell | Yelp]
I am very enthusiastic about this place, which serves up surprisingly genuine Japanese menus. The omikase is only $60 and every one of the courses was excellent. Very good sashimi. Most of the restaurant is devoted to a’la carte and small courses. They cook with wood, charcoal, and sous vide, no gas. Overall the seafood is more special than the meats. Excellent décor.
Right now this is one of the best places to go in town.
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They source what they can’t get locally from Japan. If you go order off of the special menu – you won’t be disappointed. After a few trips this has to be the best sushi I’ve ever had (and I’ve been to some really good places).