Sushi Ko

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For two star Japanese, try Sushi-Ko in Washington. One of the popular restaurants in the Georgetown area, this inexpensive place has been around for the last 28 years. It's known for its sushi. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar, valet parking, and fine wines. This place is good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food no longer exceptional.

User Reviews of Sushi Ko

Yelp.com Review - by Conifers J.

2.0 of 5 stars. So all opinions aside, here are the facts. One -- the decor and furnishings are flat modern, meaning modern but dull and uninspiring; the air conditioning can barely keep pace with the color scheme.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Remy O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sushi-Ko used to be one of my favorite places for sushi when i was in law school. I was first introduced to SK by a girl I dated briefly and much like Laura W's experience it was a drag. She would…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Armenoush A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Do not sit downstairs in the winter. If people open the door, you will be absolutely miserable. It's crowded at dinner-- get reservations. Food was average but the place was dim and mostly windowless.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by becca g.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love it. I go many a Sunday night with my fiance. Get a nicely priced bottle of delicious sake, salad with ginger dressing and spicy scallop rolls. Tastetastic.
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Constance C.

3.0 of 5 stars. This was the first place in DC I had decent sushi but that was four years ago, and BST (Before Sushi Taro). Went back last week and found that it was just ok, sushi-wise. A little pricey for really…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Charlie D.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the best sushi place in DC. From their rock shrimp cilantro rolls to their coconut ice cream with mango, everything here is delicious. And unlike some places in the city, it is neither…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by laura w.

2.0 of 5 stars. Ugh, what a drag. This is one of my least favorite sushi places in dc, which started the moment I walked in the door. first, they lost our reservation. second, the dining room is very drafty and cold…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joye P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I ate here a year ago, and the sushi was fresh and good. It's reputed to be one of the better sushi places in the District, and I would concur. The only public transportation route nearby is the 30s…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack F.

4.0 of 5 stars. For the most authentic sushi dining experience in the District, head to Sushi-ko and settle for nothing less than a seat at the sushi bar. Ask the chef for "omakase" (chef's choice) and find yourself…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Don't you hate it when everyone talks about how great a movie is, and then you watch it, and you think - this movie might have been ok, but the hype really spoiled it for me? So it was with Sushi-Ko…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by melanie j.

3.0 of 5 stars. after wading through the overwhelming number of sushi establishments in the d.c. area, i acted upon my bougie (yet uninspired- lazy) instincts and went to the washington post's page to find the best…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cait C.

4.0 of 5 stars. By far my favorite sushi place in DC. I haven't been into sushi for very long but in the past couple of months this has been my favorite spot. Very fresh delicious sushi. The waitress recommended…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. It's close to my house and I go often. Their warm spinach salad is to die for and I love their sushi.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by fiorella v.

4.0 of 5 stars. I had a fantastic dinner at Sushi Ko. Our waitress was very sweet and when my then boyfriend asked her to recommend something that wasn't too common she was right on! It was fantastic. The saki we…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ina K.

2.0 of 5 stars. I don't really get it. I came here for lunch one day and I was pretty disappointed. The fish wasn't very fresh, and the seating upstairs was not the best. It's kinda like when you're in a large public…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by brad j.

4.0 of 5 stars. To paraphrase Mr. Burns: "I'm no Sushi Expert, but I know what I hate; and I don't hate this..."
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jay A.

3.0 of 5 stars. Perhaps it was the restaurant week that ruined my first visit to Sushi Ko. I heard many good things about this place which led me to go there for the restaurant week. But their food was mediocre and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm from California. I'm Asian. And I gotta say that I've NEVER had sushi as good as the sushi I had at Sushi-Ko. Yeah it's a little out of the way because the metro doesn't roll through the area, but…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah y.

3.0 of 5 stars. So, ever since moving to DC I've been craving sushi like mad and last night I finally fed my craving. Sushi-Ko seemed like the obvious choice, great reviews and close to where I live. It is very easy…
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Steel R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love this place. Very fresh and sharp, and who would thunk you could make seaweed so tasty. Great options when you order several nice sushi combos. Very reasonably priced good sushi, although a bit…
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rani R.

4.0 of 5 stars. first - i was basically standing in the restaurant when i called them to try to find it. oops. it is sorta hidden. but once inside i really appreciated how normal the restaurant is. it's not…
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Deborah H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ya know, ever since I found my dream sushi place (Sushi Koyo in Diamond Bar, CA), I've been hard to please. But I was pleasantly surprised by Sushi-Ko. Let me start this off by admitting that I was…
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I work right down the street from this place, and let me tell you...it can really turn my day around when I treat myself to a sashimi bento box. For dinner, I think it is great too. My only criticism…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jess j.

3.0 of 5 stars. Sushi-Ko is good solid fresh sushi, but if this is the absolute best in DC I'm a bit disappointed. I've been here a number of times now, and although I've never left with an empty stomach, or…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul T.

2.0 of 5 stars. The best place to eat Sushi in DC debate is finally over for me. Sushi Taro is the winner by a long shot (beating out Kaz and Ko). Why Taro beats out Ko
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Sushi Ko - the best sushi in Washington, D.C.!, I've been told again and again. Believing few without firsthand experience when it comes to sushi, I had to see for myself. We made reservations during…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by TPuff H.

5.0 of 5 stars. The food at Sushi Ko was delish! Service was impeccable. Granted that my friend and I went on a Thursday where it was busy, but not completely packed. Our food came out in a timely manner and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by MiRIAM w.

4.0 of 5 stars. Once upon a time in a far off city on another coast I discovered Kiss Seafood. Kiss is the freshest, most pure tasting fish that has ever passed my lips. All sushi experiences since my first brush…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by David B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Cool? Yes. Best in DC? Perhaps. Magical dining experience? Um... no. Jon's review is usually my litmus test for a place, but I might have to rethink strategy (sorry Jon). [I preface this by saying…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by PC W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Pricey but worth it to go once in a while. Very high quality and a nice break from basic sushi that I get a Bonsai (whcih I love so, so dearly). Once I sat at the bar and we had a great time, you…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Al C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Located a little north of Georgetown is a small restaurant with the best sushi in the District. Three words: experienced, quality and authentic. Order from the sushi menu hosting a range of…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon F.

5.0 of 5 stars. The original DC sushi place, and still the best. Everything here is very fresh, and their seaweed salad is the best I've ever had. I'd recommend experimenting with the menu as there are some nice small…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Last time I tried to get into this place there was a two hour wait. This time I made sure to get reservations so I could easily wade through the sea of people standing in the entranceway to my…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura T.

3.0 of 5 stars. The service was hostile but the food was oh-so-good. Whatever qualms you may have about the price, it is totally worth it. I had the sashimi moriawase which runs about $17, for which you get a large…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Greg F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'd read a number of reviews about it and decided to check out the 1st sushi restaurant in DC with a few friends. I've had sushi at roughly 20 places in the area and Sushi-Ko was, by far, the best.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shawna G.

2.0 of 5 stars. VERY expensive. Most of the selections were on point the first time I went but the second time, not so good. Some of the sushi I ordered didn't taste very fresh and tasted very fishy, which it…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve B.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's Sushi. Not some crapped up Americanized faux version of fresh fish smothered in bad rice and left to drown with a lousy spicy sauce.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Naoko M.

4.0 of 5 stars. My first time at Sushi Ko, after hearing good things about it. The service was a bit slow at times, especially because it was just my brother and me and the waitresses were busy taking orders of a…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Here are a few helpful hints from a Sushi-Ko devotee. 1. Always get the fresh wasabi. The other stuff is essentially horseradish with green food dye.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here for a Restaurant Week lunch, and was very pleased with my meal. It was a nice change after some of the crappy Restaurant Week meals I had in the DC area. After my meal, I was very full. We…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie N.

4.0 of 5 stars. i went w/ tu van to sushi ko for restaurant week dinner and really enjoyed it. The place was very small and a l'il difficult to spot from the street, but it was very good. Seating upstairs and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean G.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm gonna be the guy to run this place down it seems. I can't figure out what the fuss is about.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tu-Van L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here for restaurant week and it was great! My prix fixe meal included some seaweed salad that was absolutely wonderful with its variety of leaves and their dressing, their white tuna tatake that…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Maybe it was an off night, maybe it wasn't, but after reading the other reviews of Sushi-Ko I was expecting a dazzling meal. Well, it didn't quite work out that way. Yes, for sure the sushi was…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Louise O.

5.0 of 5 stars. I *heart* this place! Sit at the bar and chat with the Latino sushi chefs.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Natasha A.

5.0 of 5 stars. This out of towner was vowed. The sushi was huge, fresh and came with fresh wasabi and not too pickled ginger. Most of the seats are located by the sushi bar, allowing you to watch the sushi masters…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dorris L.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Lunch Bento Box is unbelieveable. I always go for the sashimi, and was happy to enjoy miso soup, an assortment of veggie tempura, 2 kinds of seaweed salad, steamd rice, and basic maki along with…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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Not your normal sushi...

If you're looking for sushi in an intimate and romantic setting, this is a good place to go. The se...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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Sushi-Ko

This is one of the better value places in the area. I'm a big fan of their sushi. This is a great pl...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fresh wasabi! I can't believe how different it tastes. The fish was sweet and flavorful. The seaweed salad came with a vibrant array of seaweed, each with a unique flavor. Order the Chef Special. The…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2006
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Great food, not everyone treated well

This restaurant receives good reviews from all over. The food is wonderful. The decor is dark and in...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/05/2006
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Frommer's

Sushi-Ko was Washington's first sushi bar when it opened 30 years ago, and it remains popular. The sushi chefs are fun to watch -- try to sit at the sushi bar. You can expect superb sushi and sashimi...
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OpenTable

The Sushi Ko food philosophy is Cuisine of Subtraction. According to Creative Director Daisuke Utagawa, subtraction allows chefs to reveal the essence of each ingredient in it's most honest yet refined state....
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Open List

I don't understand why people like this japanese restaurant so much. We were very disappointed with the quality of sushi, it tasted rubbery and not very fresh. Are there any good sushi places in DC?
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Fodor's

as sushi bars have mushroomed all over dc, sushi-ko has definitely lost the title of having the best sushi in dc. when i ate there the last time few days ago, the food was no longer exceptional, and no...
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AOL CityGuide

still re-inventing the sushi experience...
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Gayot

a recent remodeling took the decor from japanese traditional to techno-trendy, but thatis in keeping with the young crowd that seems to love this place. actually, people of all stages and ages should come for...
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Yahoo! Travel

Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Sushi-Ko in Washington, DC, District of Columbia. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and...
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10Best

dc's first sushi bar, sushi-ko lost its luster for a while, but now, the shine is back, along with original master chef tetsuro takanashi. the award-winning place serves quick lunch favorites and more...
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Wcities

one of washington's finest places for sushi, this innovative restaurant serves up the traditional japanese raw fish with flair. shrimp, salmon and tuna are favorites, but for the more adventurous, there is...
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OpenTable

the sushi ko food philosophy is cuisine of subtraction. according to creative director daisuke utagawa, subtraction allows chefs to reveal the essence of each ingredient in it's most honest yet refined state....
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