Sushi Taro Washington - Buy Reservations

This place absolutely stunned me!Restaurant appears small on the outside since it shares the same building as a CVS, but wow the restaurant takes up the entire top floor! I was actually surprised that this place was a Michelin Star restaurant!We tried their December Kaiseki Set, which is a 9 course meal! Different courses are switched out depending on the season. It was definitely an experience since this was the nicest sushi I've ever had. I enjoyed trying the different nigiris, LOVED the hot dish sukiyaki with angus striploin, and all the dessert! The sake was exceptional too! The experience lasted almost 3 hours for us ~ time literally stopped in the restaurant haha. Although pricey, highly recommend trying the Kaiseki Set!Service was definitely really great! They really paced out the courses very well, and made sure we were informed about all the dishes!

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When the Toro arrived, it had multiple white chewy parts cutting through the fish. When the salmon arrived, the bloodline was left on the slices of sashimi and nigiri. I was very disappointed considering sushi taro is a Michelin rated restaurant. I also ordered the Wagyu beef nigiri, which was seared. Unfortunately, the taste of the meat and the rice was disguised by the taste of butane from the torch that was used.I've lived in this neighborhood for over 25 years and I have not been at the restaurant since before Covid. I have to admit I don't know if I would ever return. I had been craving sushi for weeks and finally decided to make my way over and was completely let down by the quality of food.

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If you're interested in the kaiseki (which you should be!), come verrrrry hungry! I hadn't really eaten all day and I could barely finish everything.My thoughts on each course:AppetizersFlounder - Delicate, and served with a delicious miso sauce. Excellent jelly inside (tasted bonito-ish?).Shrimp - The sauce was excellent, but the shrimp was nothing special.Lobster croquette - a little but on the heavy side. But there was a lot of lobster chunks, which I really enjoyed. The lobster sauce was a great touch.SashimiFatty tuna (minced) with salty jelly, chimichurri, and fried onions. The onions provided a perfect crunch to accompany the flavorful tuna and jelly.NigiriJapanese snapper, arctic char, sweet shrimp with fried shrimp head - all very good, loved the beautiful tempura on the shrimp head (which I've actually never eaten before and was very hesitant about but really enjoyed it).The soy marinated tuna was a major standout!For my 3 choice nigiri course, I was able to get anything except wagyu (and only one order of uni allowed). I made the obvious choice and went with 3 pieces of o-toro, which was, predictably, excellent. I've had fattier elsewhere, but this was still fantastic.SukiyakiExcellent! Go with the wagyu. The broth was incredible, both sweet and savory.DessertI chose the "roll cake" with, strawberry, cream, and vanilla ice cream. It was nothing special, but luckily I was too full to eat much of it anyways.Overall, an excellent meal with fantastic service. It was quite pricey, but we'll worth it as a splurge.

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I have been wanting to try a Michelin star sushi restaurant for awhile now! Sushi Taro definitely exceeded my expectations. My boyfriend took me here for my birthday dinner and it was absolutely amazing! We opted for the Kaiseki menu with premium sashimi ($20 extra). Each piece was so delicately made and fresh, it was a great way to try different nigiri pieces from Japanese sourced fish! I loved how we also got the hotpot, sashimi appetizers, croquette & soup to along with it. For the price and quality, it was super worth it. The service was quick, attentive, and well spaced out for 9 dishes. Our server recommended great sake to pair with our meal as well!The restaurant had small booths, tables, and counter space. I loved how intimate the restaurant was, almost like a hidden gem in DC. Perfect for a special occasion, an anniversary, or birthday. Will definitely have to come back and try another month's kaiseki!

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I have been wanting to check out this spot for years! My friend and I tried to go for HH one time, but didn't get a spot, and for some reason never tried to go again until recently. Y'all! The BEST sushi you'll find. Okay let me start over, the vibe in there in cool, and larger than I expected. The service was amazing! Our waitress helped us order by giving us some recommendations. She was so nice and attentive!We started with the pork belly, delicious flavor and not too fatty. We then shared the shrimp & veggie and sweet potato tempura which were both amazing. Crispy but not too thick, perfect temperate and texture. We then shared the sashimi and sushi platters. AMAZING quality! I know y'all can tell just by the pictures. I'll be honest, I don't know all the fish we tried but everything was so good and buttery, just melts into your mouth. Make the reservation! Do not skip this spot. It's well worth the money. I can't wait to go back and start experiencing more of the menu.

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I am so happy I finally got to cross this Michelin Star restaurant off my list! Ambiance (4/5): Very spacious and much bigger than I thought. They are located on top of CVS which was pretty neat. The decor is more on the traditional side than modern. We sat in one of the booths, which was private and intimate. Food (4/5): We ordered the Jo Chirashi and Sushi Jo both dishes comprised of a wide selection of fish. We were impressed by the fresh quality and execution of the dishes. The tuna roll was average and didn't blow us out of the water. Additionally, I thought it was interesting that they did not serve cocktails. Only beer and wine. Service (5/5): From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by staff. Our waitress was very kind and helpful. She explained the menu to us and we did not feel rushed. I actually got to spend quality time with my partner! Additionally, the food came out in a timely manner. We were full and did not have space for dessert, but our waitress brought out a complementary dessert with a candle for my birthday. This was such a kind gesture!If you have not been to Sushi Taro, I recommend going just to say you've been!

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Sushi Taro - known as one of the best sushi experiences in DC and I've been wanting to go for a few years now but just haven't been able to. After finally making it I recommend the trip. First off, yes parking is pretty inconvenient as they tell all customers so be prepared to spend some time circling the block to find a spot unless you get lucky. Walking 5 or 6 blocks in the rain can be challenging. Secondly, yes, kind of an odd location on the second floor above the CvS so be on the lookout. Decor is simple and clean. Larger space with more tables then I thought. We went with the Kaiseki Tasting menu which is $135. Definitely not cheap but for the quality and variety of fresh sushi cuts, it's worth the splurge. It's also quite filling especially when you include the beef sukiyaki with udon noodles as one of the courses. All of the sushi was super fresh and tasty but the toro, the eel, the yellowtail...yum. The lobster croquettes in lobster sauce was incredible. Overall, so glad we made it and look forward to another visit soon. Well worth it!

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Service and quality of food -- great! Fish is always fresh. Presentation is clean and simple. We had the tokujo sashimi, two pieces of santa barbara sea urchin, maguro (tuna) and sweet shrimp, negitoro roll, and then added lobster sushi.Oh my... the tokujo sashimi had so many different kinds of sushi cuts it was almost fun picking what to eat next. The a la carte was a great choice--I loved our choices. We then added the lobster sushi and that topped it off. The lobster was soooo fresh: it comes with cooked lobster meat rolls, raw lobster nigiri topped with assortments, and one lobster butter roll. This was so worth it, but it made me wonder how great the lobster sashimi would be. I have to come back and try that too.

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Went for restaurant week and I feel like this deal should not be real, lol. $55 for an amazing four courses and $20 for the sake pairing! We got the sukiyaki which had the most flavorful broth, the tempura which was great, both sushi courses, and subbed in a hojicha pudding which my boyfriend said was the best dessert he's ever had. Overall really great and a wonderful experience!

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It's not the "fanciest" location, if that is what you desire, but the food is incredible. My family kept ordering more food and every item was a hit. The environment is clean, quiet and service is super. I will try to go back here every time I visit DC!

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I didn't stay to eat so the food might be great but the service wasn't. I love Japanese food so was excited to go. Walked in, was told no tables were available, I could sit at the bar. I did but noticed a free table, so asked if I could sit there. Was told it wasn't free. I gently said that it seemed free, to be told brusquely, 'It's closed.' She didn't even look up. I sat at the bar, ignored, for a few minutes. Another customer arrived and was treated completely differently. I told them I've was leaving. They continued to ignore me. This is not Japanese service. I was appalled. Am in a different restaurant close by and have been treated like a human being!

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I came by myself while traveling for work and snagged a seat at the bar at 5:30 on a Thursday (they fill up quickly) and it was just ok. The lobster croquettes were probably the best part (special). They said they only had Japanese uni which is $24 for two pieces of sushi, I had that and ikura sushi and fatty tuna plus edamame. All decent but I wouldn't say it was worth the price.

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Sushi Taro3/29/22This night, for the first time, I had a very dear friend join me for the night out. And so his voice is also in my review!His first observation: Frantic jazz bossanova music. And in the bathroom, the Muzak was stop and start with whale songs. I didn't hear them myself when I went, but it was... odd music...We both did the Tasting menu:First course :Mussels, broccoli Rabe, Sun choke, miso mustard wasabi sauce. So much flavor!! Like , just stop with the overload, but really give me more!!!Baby squid with fiddlehead fern and green bean, sesame paste. I don't know what to say. It was tasty. But salty and kinda weird that I was eating a baby squid. But the flavors were so much more than expected. In a good way. Wow. I was not expecting this. So pleasantly surprised!!! A new culinary experience that was truly impressive. The flavor combinations defy description except: just eat it!!! You'll know. Soup:Fish broth clear soup w/ snow crab and scallop cake and Woodear mushroom. Flavorful, delicate, but firm. I have said it before: Japanese soup for the stupid American. But better! Holy god of soup. Just. That. Sushi course that defies description. Yellow tail, olive oil, wasabi stem, edible flowers truffle saltOyster, shallot, fatty tuna, yellow tail, ocean trout, horse mackerel. But damn. My culinary eye. This course was understandingly perfect. Everything just worked!Amber Jack, wild snapper, wild stone bass, Arctic char with cherry blossom Three white fish and then, what?? It was really ok, ok, ok, and then WOW!Duke tuna soy marinated with ginger, striped Jack, sweet shrimp, salmon roe there's just. Damn. Really? Non words. Chan Chan yaki. The miso butter!!! To die for!! Just. Nothing. But. The flaming miso butter. Presentation is spectacular!! Fatty tuna and scallion roll, taco, tamago, unagi.Everything just doesn't stop! It just goes and goes and goes and elevates and elevates and elevates!

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Tried the Kaiseki tasting menu (added wagyu nigiri because it's Japanese wagyu, and how could I not?)! It was so good and so worth it. Everything was delicious and had nice timing. I've done a lot of omakase meals recently, and I've noticed with tasting style menus that timing does have an effect on the experience sometimes. I'll add my photos with captions, but let's just say I loved everything. The food, the service, atmosphere is all good. Would highly recommend to friends and family. Just wished I lived here to visit more often!

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