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Sushi Taro is located in District of Columbia. Find this mildly expensive restaurant in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. This Japanese restaurant is known for its sushi. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features private rooms and catering. This restaurant is good for groups.
2.0 of 5 stars.
Last Saturday night was my second time at Sushi Toro. And much different (worse) than the first. They seemed to have totally changed around the layout of the place, although it didn't really seem...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last week, I had lunch with a friend of mine at Sushi Taro. The menu looked a little different this time. I ordered "Bara Chirashi" this time. "Bara Chirashi" means assorted fish and cooked vegetables...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What an awful experience. The sushi options are very limited. The staff are all flakes. They will not make any substitutions to accommodate your taste. Do your self a favor and avoid this place. There...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So i got to Sushi Taro at 6.45 to book a table for three of us planning to have dinner at 7.15. I walked around the block and went back in at 7.15 to wait for my friends, the tall asian male host with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Taro, how could you?The scoring for Sushi Taro is misleading and possibly even dishonest. Yelp needs to split the Sushi Taro reviews into two categories: pre-renovation and post-renovation....
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
256 reviews at Sushi Taro is a lot to compete with...and I haven't yelped anything in months...but I felt I had a duty to my fellow yelpers. Seems like this place was something different, it closed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wish I had more to say other than I miss the old Sushi Taro.I tried to have an open mind. I knew it was going to be different, more expensive. What I found was that where this used to be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, don't expect to eat for less than $40 a person. I'm normally fine with that, but we're not talking generous portions or even food so amazing that it's worth it.Also, don't chew gum....
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm one of those people who doesn't mind spending a lot of money on food as long as I'm getting the best of everything. Last night, a friend and I went to Sushi Taro. 3 hours and $300 later, we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I wrote a review on September 22 after my visit on Sep 21. I realized that they add a 15% gratitude on your check automatically. We only had a party of 4 so didn't think that the gratitude was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This used to be a great neighborhood sushi place. Packed all the time...then they decide to change a good thing. They remodeled it and turned it into some high-end sushi place. All the interesting...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here whenever I was craving sushi. The fish is still super fresh and expertly prepared, but it's really much more expensive than it used to be, so I can only justify coming here once in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yelp says 3 stars means "A-OK", and that's probably the most adequate description of this restaurant. I did a lot of research before coming here. Besides yelp, I went to 2 or 3 other websites and 1...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely the most authentic sushi I have had in Washington, D.C. The atmosphere was nice and the overall design of the restaurant had a clean fresh look to it compared to most sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know how I've managed to not find this place yet. Then again, I don't know why I'm single and own Kickboxer on VHS!Honestly, I can't follow some of the negative reviews I'm reading about this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
From the outside, the building is constructed of red cinder blocked walls. Honestly, I was not expecting this building to house such a nice looking interior. I guess i was judging the restaurant by...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I created a Yelp account specifically to refute some of the other (and inexplicable) poor reviews of Sushi Taro that I read here. I have to say I was pretty nervous going in because of everything I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever seen edamame served on the branch? Y'know those traditional Japanese ink paintings that are in black and white that just showcase sparse branches with leaves? I now question whether or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't believe the bad hype. I loved sushi taro in its old form and now that I have tried its new form, I am still a huge fan. Sushi taro has become Makoto-esque which is not at all a bad thing....
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first visit to Sushi Taro, but others I spoke with said that the restaurant recently got a face (and price) lift. The atmosphere was really quite perfect, and the prices were reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Sushi in DC. All the whiners need to recognize that this was ultimately for the better.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere was moderately stylish and calming. It was nice that many of the tables are spread far apart, so conversation was easy. The space though also had the feel of a fancy hotel restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the menu was shockingly different and the food was amazingly fresh and interesting. and while it wasn't cheap, I have easily spent a lot more on grades lower sushi in just baout every city out there....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Taro pre-renovation was my favorite sushi joint in DC. From the bento boxes to the udon dishes to the chirashi to the specials like marinated pork over rice that would be perfectly cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
[Eaten there in August 2009, on sister's expense account ] It's really Japanese food tapas - the portions are pretty small - especially shocking for the price.For sushi, I will give it 4 stars on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Of my 100 reviews this is my second 1-star rating. Never have I found a restaurant more unaccommodating than Sushi Taro. At 4PM my party of 4 made a reservation at Sushi Taro for 830PM that evening....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first time I've been back since renovation. Not good. Sooo much preferred the old Taro--atmosphere and menu. It's just overpriced now and the quality isn't all that. They have an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Taro offers some of the freshest sushi in this area, but also an appetizing assortment of many other Japanese delicacies. The atmosphere is inviting and very comfortable. The servers were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Full disclosure: we didn't get to eat there.So my sig other and I had just gotten off work and were thinking that we should try this Sushi Taro place that we'd both heard very good things about. It...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the new Sushi Taro again, and I was very impressed. I ordered the tekka--don, and the waitress brought freebees along with the chawan mushi.... some onsen tamago and sunomono (cucumber and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Sushi Taro November 14th, a few weeks before they closed to renovate.I haven't been back post-renovation.Everything here was just okay. I had been here many years earlier for lunch and got a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Taro has the credentials to rival other Japanese restaurants. After the changes it made earlier, it has transformed into one of the top places that serve sushi in this city. The size of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At first I was afraidI was petrifiedKept thinking Taro as I knew it Would be out of my lifeBut then I spent one day and nightHoping you wouldn't do me wrongAnd now I'm strongThe new Taro and I - we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Found the lunch menu on Chow.com and thought I would post it here (thanks to chow user callisti):Today's Lunch Special, 12Bara Chirashi, 18Tekka Chirashi, 18Sushi Mori, 15Sushi Jo, 25Sushi Tokujo, 35...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After coming back for the first time since the renovation, i left a sour taste in my mouth. No longer a casual charming place it used to be, this is now an upscale dining restaurant. There is less...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Why did they kill their cash cow??Talk about a horrible transformation! They went from having the best American sushi restaraunt above a CVS, that is, to an over-priced, wanna-be traditional styled...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What the hell happened to this place? I don't know anything about the ownership of the old Sushi Taro or the new one, but it felt like a white dude bought out Sushi Taro, wanted to make it high-end...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My SO and I went to Sushi Taro last night for the first time post-renovation. I wasn't sure what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised by the experience. We decided to forgo the a la carte sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it. Great sushi. I know good sushi (at ate Kyubei in Tokyo), so you can take my (and everybody else's word in DC).Don't go with white guys from small towns that make fun of the asian servers....
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food when done right is an unique experience that can open new understanding of a culture and cuisine.With friends in town, I ventured to the new Sushi Taro. I truly enjoyed the original; I loved the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was nervous at first. This was the first time I returned to Sushi Taro post renovations. I like what they did with the place, although I do miss the open kitchen. The sushi was the best sushi I've...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Taro was my favorite sushi in the city....instead it now is uber pricey and without my favorite menu options.Such a shame!
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This USED to be my favorite sushi restaurant in DC. However, I went there yesterday for an early dinner, the first time since the infamous renovation, and was COMPLETELY disappointed. Not only have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I were fans of the old Sushi Taro and when we went back for the first time we knew we were in for a surprise. We had heard they went more upscale and reduced the amount of tables. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi happiness. This was, without a doubt, some of the best and freshest fish I have ever come across. I totally agree with all other reviewers that say this place is overpriced. However, the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the old Sushi Taro.... However the new menu turned the place into a more traditional High End Japanese sushi joint. I'd give the place four stars but the shock of the menu change caught me off...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the better Sushi restaurants in DC. I recommend the grilled collar to go along with the speciality rolls and the nigiri. I can't wait until it reopens after the remodel. Hopefully soon?
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As nearly everyone is aware, Sushi Taro completely renovated their restaurant with a particular eye towards competing in the more high-end sushi bracket. While nearly everyone who has reviewed them...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has completely changed since it's renovation - and all for the better. The menu has been broken down to the things that Taro (now) does best - sashimi and nigiri. That being said, the zaru...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm underwhelmed. The sushi is overpriced for the taste I got and the wait staff is not the most hospitable. I went here once a little over a year ago and had an okay meal. I would have given it three...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok.....i need to say that i loved the old sushi taro....it had a really nice casual feel. that being said, the new sushi taro is just as good. i don't know what all the bad reviews are about. the one...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I completely agree with the other recent reviews about sushi taro. A friend and I went there last night and were completely disappointed. The menu is extremely limited and pricey, which would be fine,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sadness washed upon me once I walked in and saw that this sushi restaurant that once offered rolls & teriyaki for under $15 now only offers the high end $65 sashimi tasting or $75 sushi tasting (and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I completely agree with the many previous posters. The renovations and new menu simply ruined a great place.I have been a regular patron of sushi taro for several years, and I was always willing to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
**Disclaimer**This review is based on the past menu and prior to being renovated.Sushi Taro is either my favorite or second favorite Sushi restaurant in DC. How can that be you ask? Well, if I want...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I moved into the Dupont neighborhood this past Fall and was ecstatic when I found out I moved across the street from one of the best sushi restaurants in town. My first Sushi Taro experience was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Whoever decided this renovation was a good idea should be drawn and quartered on 17th street during the next High Heel Race. They absolutely destroyed the best sushi restaurant in D.C. I am sick....
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Taro you broke my heart. YOU BROKE MY HEART! Why did you change? We are over, you and me. I'm never coming back. Before I get into details I will just start off by saying that if you are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The thing that I loath and despise about DC the most is the "HERD MENTALITY"! Literally nobody can choose, decide, or set their own trends....And when Sushi Taro is the subject at hand, that "herd...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I loved sushi taro pre-renovation. The dishes were simple, classic japanese dishes- saba shiyo-yaki, ika no shiyo-kara, tonkatsu, etc etc. And the sushi was excellent. It was a lovely and delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here pre-renovation and I really enjoyed myself. It was authentic fresh sushi with some fun menu items like natto in a nice space, even if the location (above a blockbuster) is a bit weird.I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
To sound like a broken record, I've been to Sushi Taro numerous times over the past year or so and when they reopened, I was excited about the prospect of having good Japanese food in DC again. When...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Et tu, Sushi?
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Why did you do this Sushi Taro? As many other reviewers have said: don't fix what isn't broken. Yes the new Sushi Taro is pretty and has cleaner bathrooms and isn't as loud and hectic as the old...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am mourning at the loss of my favorite Japanese restauarant in DC. When Sushi Taro announced its intent to renovate awhile back, I remained optimistic and hopeful despite some criticism from the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hard to think of a business decision more unfathomable than tinkering with (by which I mean completely overhauling) one of the best, most popular restaurants in DC. Read other reviews: anyone and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Taro's look has changed but the food is as good as I remember.My DCBFF and I popped in yesterday for lunch and not without a little trepidation, after all the restaurant had been closed awhile...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I mean if it were the old sushi taro it will definitely be a 5 star. The reason I gave 3 because the food quality is a little better but the price was higher too. The new decoration is great and I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm downright mad. Yep. MAD about what they've done to my favorite sushi place. I got all excited about the renovation, thinking that it was a renovation of the place itself. I was completely...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
we went into the "new" sushi taro with the mindset of it being a brand new restaurant ... we realize that the "old" taro is dead and gone (RIP). we both got the sushi menu ... 75 a person will get you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best sushi in the city and the most authentic I've ever had in the States. After reading some other people's reviews, I do understand the frustration with losing the best sushi at such a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I hope you go under slowly and painfully Sushi Taro. You could have just opened a second restaurant if you wanted change your style up instead of killing your golden goose of a restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The quickest way to break something perfectly good is to go and try to fix it.Sushi Taro served wonderfully fresh nigiri that hovered just at the edge of "pricey" but was always so well worth it. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The new space is beautiful even if it comes with a higher price tag.I had lunch there today, it was delicious. The service is wonderful. It is a very calming experience.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We dropped by Sushi Taro for dinner when we saw that they had re-opened a couple days ago. But, we could not eat there because we did not have a reservation. They said they only take customers who...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you were an avid Sushi Taro fan before they remodeled there are a couple things you need to know before you go:1) The old Sushi Taro is gone. You should probably mourn the loss of the best Sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Taro why did you leave?I decided to check out the new Sushi Taro last night. I arrived to a semi-full restaurant and was told the wait was 30 minutes. I proceeded to take a quick, self-guided...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am so glad they're back and I love their new sign. The best part about this place is that they will take your cell phone number so you can walk around and do other things and when they have a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a story of a restaurant that took a great financial risk in this uncertain times and inspired to excel in authentic traditional Japanese food. Instead of selling likes of dollar eggrolls, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Taro was my favorite sushi place in DC for lunch. My friends and I would visit there once a month. I loved the open dining area, the festive savory sushi dishes, and the friendly chefs. It...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Taro for my birthday and ordered my usual: hamachi, uni, amaebi, unagi, saba and hotate; tako, ika, sake, maguro, ebi, tobiko for my boyfriend, at least 5 different rolls, and the kobe skewers...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stumbled on Sushi Taro on UrbanSpoon and was completely caught off guard by how many people were in this restaurant when we got there. I have never been in a Sushi restaurant this packed! I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THIS is the best sushi place in DC. I love Sushi Taro. When I saw that they were closed, I had a little panic attack, but they are only renovating and will be reopening in March. Hopefully the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was one of the best places I could find quality sushi. Particularly enjoyed the Donburi bowls which can be a hit or miss for some Japanese places.Plus, when I first went, they mistook me as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If the accounts given in the previous posts are true-- that after the renovation they are doubling the prices and halving the customers-- then I will never come here again, and neither should you.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dined here a couple times with my boyfriend whenever I was in DC and it is definitely one of my favorite sushi places EVER.Although after reading Eric M.'s review I'm very dissapointed about their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Taro is great. But, don't go near closing time, the service is terrible. During normal time, the service is great. The wait is very long, be prepared. They have cool low tables for groups and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
very good all-around sushi place. great atmosphere, great sushi. a bit pricey, but it's worth it. youll want to make a reservation well in advance.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know that when there are Japanese people lined up all the way down the long staircase, you are in for a treat. Sure enough, the sushi/sashimi was excellent. I wouldn't say that the fish were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum!This place is great! Although it's a bit pricey, every bite takes me back to Japan. I've tried most of the rolls and a lot of the sashimi, and every bite has been fresh and perfectly prepared....
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
as a japanese born and raised in japan i can tell you... this place is totally legit!i went on their last day before they started their renovations bc i knew i was gonna miss it so much! cant wait...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is hands-down the best sushi restaurant in DC, a favorite of locals and visiting Japanese alike. Living a block away from here means living a block away from Japanese food heaven. Although I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Taro is my go to restaurant for sushi when I'm back home in DC. Great atmosphere and reliably great food. Generally here I order sashimi, and I've never been disappointed with fish at Taro...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like the word "Woohoo" but If I'm willing to dole out a 5 star rating which unforunately comes with a tag line of "Woohoo!" I'll suck it up and do it. Because Sushi Taro is definitely as good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
JUST A REMINDER: Sushi Taro has another week to go before it closes for renovations! Sushi Taro will close after dinner service Dec. 13. The new restaurant is expected to be ready by March.
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Believe the hype. If Ichiro played for the Nationals, he'd buy a place w/in a block of Sushi Taro and set up shop. This is the best sushi in DC. Freshest fish, cool digs. As others have noted, sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We started off with a very floral hot sake. Nice. The sushi is well presented and fresh. We went light on the ordering. My wife ended up then ordering nabe-yaki udon and was impressed by the noodle...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone knows that DC sucks at sushi. Unless you are the tool who thinks the $6 California Roll coming around on the conveyer belt at Wasabi is good stuff. Anyway, I adore Sushi Taro. Its not kitchy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How did I miss reviewing this. I love sushi. I could easily eat my weight in sushi. Sushi Taro is excellent and I'm sad they are closing for remodeling for a couple of months. My mate is obsessed...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit that I was seriously disappointed after all the hype about Sushi Taro. The nagiri was delicious and the miso was excellent, but everything else was a little below par. I ordered a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My best bud from college was in DC for a conference, and since we only see each other when we're home in California, I absolutely HAD to see her. I mean, Philly is a 3-hour bus ride from DC; how could...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Man, I had a blast here! I'm on the strict end when it comes to Japanese restaurants, and while there were a few misses (details later), there were lots of hits as well.We started with some pretty bad...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
***3.5 stars***I finally made it here for the lunch special yesterday. I had decided on the $12 sushi and sashimi combo. The service is notoriously slow which was the case yesterday.20 minutes had...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stopped by for lunch in anticipation of their upcoming two month renovation closure. I always get sidetracked from the $10 "combo" offerings and end up wandering elsewhere on the menu pages and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Want to sample DC's BEST kept sushi secret? This is the place!!! They have really fresh ingredients, an extensive and interesting/different sushi menu, great staff and a wonderful atmosphere. And the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was my lunch REALLY only $10? I'm so glad I finally got to experience Sushi Taro after seeing all of the fantastic reviews on yelp. My lunch was great but my dining companions also made the experience...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The prices are the cheapest in town and the atmosphere isn't the flashiest either. If you like "real" Japanese food and also want to practice speaking Japanese (something I've found difficult to do...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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Sushi Taro makes some of the best and freshest sushi in DC. The atmosphere is very nice, but can get very loud, especially in the small rooms. The prices are pretty typical for sushi. The service is generally...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Made a return visit that's way overdue. The husband and I are still impressed with the quality of sushi available. The katsudon I had was tasty and interesting with the poached egg and shredded...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Taro has some of the best sushi in DC. It doesn't seem like much from the outside (located above a CVS Pharmacy) but it is a great japanese resturant.
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
you guys in dc gotta get out more,lol .this place is overrated . this place is at best 3.5 stars when you go at the right time. the past 2 times i have to say they cut back on the portions .i have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I REALLY wanted to love this place after reading the reviews. From the minute we walked up the narrow stairway the smell of something like cat pee was really not appealing, however the staff were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Time: 7:35Agenda: Pay Day!Overall: Details, details...I'd been eyeing Sushi Taro for a while now due to it's yelp reputation and walking distance from the Dupont Circle Station. The environment here...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Be prepared to wait but know that it'll be worth it.My last visit started with a 45 minute wait for a table. Fortunately you can leave your phone number and saunter down the street to grab a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi is good, and by good, I mean nothing really special. I guess I was expecting more after reading all the reviews, but Sushi Taro didn't deliver. The spider roll was ok, a little salty and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is considered DC's jewel of Japanese dining? And supposedly the Japanese embassy comes here often? What in tarnation are they smoking? This place is decent at best.I like that you can sit...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want good sushi this is definitely the place to go. It's the best sushi restaurant I've ever been to (granted I've never spent much time in California). All of the different kinds of sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the laid-back atmosphere at Sushi Taro. The sushi was great, and the prices were reasonable. I look forward to going back!
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't imagine a better sushi experience than in this 2nd floor walkup that feels thousands of miles away from DC. Before a night out on the town, sip sake and delight in one roll after the next....
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SO consistently good, and SO well located, ST is the sushi go-to for DC. The host/hostesses are always gracious, even when they tell you the wait is 45 minutes (no matter how long you are compelled...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious. This place wins "Best Yelp-assisted Find in DC" for me. The tekka maki, the standard rolls that I judge all sushi restaurants on, was perfect. Real Japanese style, with the wasabi IN the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my sushi stand-by in DC...probably doesn't hurt that it's two blocks from my apartment, but I digress.Sushi Taro consistently delivers solid sushi and rolls at reasonable prices. Better...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
miriam w and i had a chance to grab lunch in dc awhile back, and it was determined very quickly that we would come here. you see, back in the day, mw and i used to meet at mifune for udon and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
easily the best sushi restaurant in the DC area.... i would give it a 5 stars if they had better sashimi selection. They have a pretty extensive list for everything else though, rolls, grilled meat,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had friends come into the city and suggest going for sushi. I had yet to go to sushi in the city to I looked it up on Yelp. The place is a little awkward feeling when you get in one of multiple...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While I immensely enjoy sushi, I find it very hard to justify the quantity of the food. Yes there are times when quality supercedes quantity(like filet mignon), but I have yet to develop a finer...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite sushi restaurant!The Japanese Embassy's default restaurant to visit, it won't disappoint. The sashimi is delicious, and the chirashi is very, very generous. Reservations are recommended,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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I absolutely love sushi...I recently returned from Japan and this is the only sushi I have had in D.C. that can rival what I had there!
kudzu.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took the advice of yelpers and went to Sushi Taro last night for dinner, and we had some very good and fresh sushi.Taro was very crowded when we walked in. There was a wait about 30 minutes, but we...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was skeptical when I walked into Sushi Taro due to the plethora of non-asians and the iced water on the table (I am a firm believer that REAL japanese restaurants serve hot green tea by default and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Sushi Taro is the best place for Sushi in DC. The restaurant also features an extensive menu to satisfy your Japanese culinary carvings.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My search for the best sushi in DC is over! I finally visited Sushi Taro yesterday and each roll I ordered was delicious. The sashimi was so smooth and fresh, without a powerful fishy taste. I really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wasnt able to get reservations for komi next door so went on to yelp to find an alternative. sushi taro is good value for tasty food. i wasnt crazy about their yakitori but i really like their sea...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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I had the sashimi A combination, which was more than plenty for one person...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's simple: Sushi Taro is THE best sushi in town. It's packed any day of the week and apparently, it's where the Japanese diplomats frequent so I don't think I'm alone on this. Kaz comes close, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best sushi I've had in the city. The service was very fast, and the sushi selection was lengthy. It's easiest to make a reservation for 6:45 rather than try to get in after 7:00,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi is one of my favorite things to eat and the lack of good sushi places in DC has really been one of the things I've missed the most about life back West. Local friends have recommended Sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
f**king love sushi taro.it's the best i've had in dc. however, i can't go in there and not spend a billion dollars.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK OK, I get it. Everyone loves Sushi Taro. "It's the best sushi ever." "Everything is soooooooooooooo good." "Sushi Taro is what I miss most about DC."So what the heck happened when I went??(I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best. It's one of those places that once you have their food, it'll make anything else just seem not so good by comparison. It's that good.So make the trip. Pay the prices. Go up the little...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At first I was afraid... I was petrified. Kept thinkin' I could never live without you by my side... Sushi has been the one thing I have missed most since being in DC. I had heard that this city was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite sushi restaurant in DC. It's easy to escape from the hectic city life in this restaurant's atmosphere. Highly recommended if your date likes sushi. Also highly recommended with close...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down great sushi. I am a recent transplant from New York and, as such, am fairly picky about my food. This was by far the best sushi I have had in DC and possibly the best meal I have had so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Taro is the closest thing DC has to a Japanese Izakaya - a place you go to both drink and eat - equally. It's the place with the most traditional Japanese decor, where you can sit cross-legged...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 starsSo I managed to skip work and drag my boyfriend out of bed just so we could have lunch at Sushi Taro. We ordered the chicken teriyaki lunch special, spicy scallop roll, and dragon roll....
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first Japanese restaurant in DC and I was quite impressed. Good sushi and good selection of everything from sashimi to what I like to call Japanese comfort foods. (Mmm....tonkatsu!) The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two caveats before my review:1. I am relatively new to Sushi. 2. I am currently involved in a wager with two of my roommates to see who can not eat any meat or fish the longest (2 months next...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Sushi Taro with my cousin as I found it from Yelp with popularity and high rating.The place is very crowded around dinner time, average wait time is 15-30 min. By far, this is the only full...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent sushi. Host and servers can benefit from a lesson in hospitality....the older guy host can be plain rude at times...maybe he does not care anymore because the restaurant has enough business...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok - Sushi Taro was my introduction into the wonderful world of sushi. How could I have been shielded from the deliciousness for all of my 24 years?! So - for you first-timers out there - it was a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As much as I love there sushi, and it is some of the best I've had in DC, what really does it for me at Sushi Taro is the chicken teriyaki. Back home in Seattle a good chicken teriyaki was almost a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good sushi and quite fresh.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was debating between 3 and 4 stars but the spicy tuna roll was so delicious that I have to give it 4. My only complaint? My friend and I had to wait 45 MINUTES for our food. We had been seated for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here alone to try the sushi everyone seems to rave about on Yelp. It was pretty good. It did not knock my socks off, but I did enjoy the rolls and sushi I tried. I sat at the sushi bar and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took a friend from Japan to Sushi-Taro. That's usually my test for a any kind of ethnic food. Sushi-Taro passed the Japanese native test with flying colors. I figure if the natives like it, then it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't get me wrong. I love Sushi Taro. Even when it's busy, they manage to make the wait more than reasonable. The sushi and the entrees are consistently fresh and delicious, the prices are reasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a sushi eater, so I'll leave it to the other hundred reviewers to better describe the sushi. However, even I found rolls that I liked and it seems to me that their seaweed isn't as seaweed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just wanted to add that this is one of the better sushi places I've been to in the area. I definitely know where to take my friends when they come visit :). MmmMmm kobe beef rolls!
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For whatever reason, I wasn't wowed by my first dining experience here. But I returned on Saturday and am so glad I did. I shared a large sake and 6 or so rolls with a friend and it all came to ......
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Visiting from SF Bay Area and had a business lunch here (thanks to my host, otherwise never would have even seen this place standing right in front of the CVS it sits atop. Yummy sashimi, nice green...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to eat here several years ago when I lived in DC - moved to the west coast and then indulged in some of the best sushi out there. Alas, I find myself back on business in DC and decided to stop...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Went here for my anniversary. they had delicious food and the atmosphere was great. I brought my own gluten-free soy sauce, but the waitress was well aware and pointed me in the right direction of gluten-free...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never eat sushi until i get back home to Japan, which I frequent every xmas and summer. But since I'm out here in DC with my sister all summer, I thought why not try this place out because of its...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
absolutely killer sushi place. I've been to some of the best, and am a bit of a snob... this place is absolutely awesome. was on the road and got a solid rec from a buddy of mine. ordered hamachi...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank goodness for Yelp! My friend knows I love sushi and found this restaurant for us based on searching Yelp, despite her allergy to most fish. Thank you to the reviewers who emphasized their...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm pretty new to sushi and still haven't really gotten into the raw fish part of it. So it was great to find a place that had a lot of vegetarian and cooked options for me, while still offering the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With over 100 reviews to its credit, there seemingly isn't more I could do to entice the sushi lover to come here. So I won't. What I will do, however, is state that it's the perfect sushi place for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yet another good place that Yelp has led me to! The boy and I were meeting his friends for dinner and I suggested Sushi Taro, knowing that it gets busy I made reservations (only available before 7pm)...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Checked this place out trying to find a different place in the DC area to get good Sushi.Mission accomplished.This place is definitely a cool place. Plenty of sushi bar seating, along with two...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best sushi joint in DC - sushi ko in its prime might be better, but then again, sushi taro is much more reasonable. A couple of our Japanese friends think it's the best also and I also...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Taro is definitely one of the best sushi place in town!Last night, me and one friend went to Sushi Taro for hot sake, dinner, appetizers and dessert.Even after being exist here for a long time,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who would have guessed that this unassuming door leads to a sushi joint?It's a very nice place, with good food. It's packed in there, so you know they're doing something right. The food is good, and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The fish here is fresh and the cuts are generous.However, I was hoping the fatty yellowtail and fatty salmon I ordered to be fattier than I ended up getting. The rice on the nigiri was a little off, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's no way I can give Sushi Taro anything less than a 5 when it's now my favorite restaurant in the District. (Thanks, Yelpers!)* Before I begin, TRY THE A LA CARTE DISHES! *I finally took the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best sushi joints in the city. Although pricey its worth every penny. Reservations are recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to YELP pointing me to this place that I always used to walk by when I lived in the area but never knew existed. I don't want to be too repetitive about the positive things people have said, so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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This is a wonderful Japanese restaurant. Please be aware it is up a flight of stairs! Not only do they have exquisite sushi, they also serve in tatami room. Their menu is also very extensive and is authentic...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best sushi place i've been too. Me and my friend went on Yelp to find this place. Sushi Taro has the best Katsudan and Kobe Beef Sushi Roll. We sat at the sushi bar and everytime the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, yum & double yum! Went to Sushi Taro for dinner tonight. I had the Chirashi Sushi, my friend had the Sushi/Sashimi box. The sushi/sashimi was excellent! Very fresth. I will definitely go visit...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Taro is my favorite place to devour Japanese food in D.C. Their soba noodles and Yakitori are the best. I've only ever gone on weekend nights, and even then, the service has been very prompt &...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoy this place. They have lots of authentic Japanese appetizers, which lots of American Japanese restaurant don't have. One downside : the place is super tiny... u definitely need a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to the advice of DC Yelpers, I've been to Sushi Taro twice.The sushi and sashimi are very good. Everything is very fresh and well prepared. The Japanese tables are a nice touch, and overall...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have finally found a decent sushi place in the District! Sushi Taro is located above the CVS on the corner of 17th & P so it would be easy to miss without the huge sign. It's a surprisingly spacious...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Did I really never review Sushi Taro?! Well, I will rectify my error now.I love Sushi Taro. Its sushi is more authentic than most places in DC (there aren't creative rolls because you don't see...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you go here, you'll think you've died and gone to Taro. Highly recommended. Friendly staff, good fresh rolls, albeit on the small side. They have an interesting plum roll which is sour and tasty....
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5I like Sushi Taro for a few reasons. Of course, the fish is fresh tasting, but I mostly like that they have a lot of small dishes and starters. A lot of places are sushi joints rather than...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I confess: I'm a bit of a sushi snob. I live in San Francisco and have been extremely spoiled by the sushi places there. According to my DC friends, DC sushi is average at best, but they had heard...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Given the expected wait due to Sushi Taro's Cherry Blossom Weekend Special, I opted for the takeout option yesterday, and was not disappointed. I ordered yellowtail with scallion maki, salmon maki,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite sushi place in DC (am going to Makoto tonight so maybe it will get replaced?!), hands down. I just love the atmosphere with all of the busy sushi bar seats, and the quality of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food is consistently great and adventurous, one of the few japanese owned and run sushi restaurants in the greater DC area. Only problem I have is the long and disorganized way they seat people. If...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't miss the spicy tuna roll! This is the best spicy tuna maki roll in DC. It melts in your mouth.Also don't miss:-The specialty rolls, including the fantastic rainbow and dragon rolls.-The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What is wrong with everyone? I can't believe I was excited about this place.....I know....all this "Yelp" hype!!!!I'll start with the best thing...their King Crab and Salmon Cream Croquette was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I waited so long to try Sushi Taro! Everything was delicious. The tempura, the yakitori, the sashimi and nigiri, the rolls! Service was also excellent. The best part? It won't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there with some local friends while on a biz trip. Initially, I was not very impressed from outside while waiting (and its name sounds cheesy too)... but I was SO wrong. It definitely was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just throwing in my 2 cents because you don't need me to tell you this place is delicious. The nigiri just melted in your mouth...especially the fatty tuna and fatty salmon.We went as a group with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Easily the best sushi I've had in D.C. (I might say ever, but living on the west coast I ate some really, really good sushi).I don't have much to contribute that hasn't already...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great for a date. I would recommend going on Wednesday night for the happy hour special.FYI: I was a bit saddened that they didn't have Sapporo but Kirin is just as good. Other than that the spider...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like it. I think I'll come here often.My boyfriend and I paid a visit to Sushi Taro for my birthday. I made the poor decision to sit in the Japanese Style seating area, but only because of my own...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place under "Cheap Eats". This is my favorite restaurant in DC so far. Being half Japanese, I was pretty excited when I found out that this place was really authentic! I'm sick and tired...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I have been fairly spoiled by the abundance of excellent sushi restaurants in New York and we weren't sure we'd find comparable ones in D.C. Our first find, Sushi Taro, was a pleasant...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My fave sushi spot in the area. Yummy food, great service. I understand why it's always so busy when I go there.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is great here for the east coast. Reasonably priced, but comes in small portions (compared to west coast) so order a lot!
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My personal favorite among all sushi spots anywhere, not simply because you're enjoy the sashimi, nigiri, or tako, but also because of the appetizers, like the scrumptious grilled squid, or even...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous sushi - consistently fresh.On Friday night, the wait can be 45 mins to an hour. Put your name on the list, go down the street and get a drink next door, then come back.
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
S.Taro is much bigger than I thought. Great ambience. You will feel definitely welcomed as soon as you walk in there because almost all servers will say 'Irashaimase (welcome in japanese)'. One thing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: I went back last night -- best spanish mackerel I have ever had. Look, the fish is very good here and the rolls match up. Also, I discovered that the tempura is an excellent accompaniment to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You've read the reviews, this place is indeed amazing. The Dragon Roll and Soft Shell Crab Roll are delicious, especially for people who A. are eating sushi for first time and are scared (but you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since everybody has a similar opinion and has already opined on this restaurant, I will be brief. It's a must if you like Japanese. It's the best I found while living there. Nice atmosphere, fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just thinking about Sushi Taro makes my mouth water, so I had to prepare myself before I wrote this review. There is no other restaurant in MD-VA-DC that serves sushi that is as fresh and as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. Everything is very authentic and the service has been great the two times I've been. Great choice of appetizers.It is also very reasonably priced.This place fills up...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi is delish and the plum wine is divine, but Sushi Taro loses a star for poor service and the stairwell that serves as a waiting area. I believe it was a Wednesday when I tried this place...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard so much about this place, and I finally made it here for lunch (with Miriam W. and Eric C.) I got the sushi and sashimi combo!!! OMG!!! That was so good, the fish was so fresh!!! I think...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner here on a Wednesday night, crowded with a wait if you don't come early. Pretty authentic in terms of staff/decorations. The place is clean. I had the sashimi omakase and the fish was very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here about 10 times in the past year and will have to say the sushi here is pretty darn good. 8 out of 10 times after I eat here, I say to myself, "this is the best sushi I've ever had!"...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in town. Every ingredient was perfect- the avocados were perfectly ripe, the tuna was amazingly fresh, the spider roll was still warm from the tempora, but not too hot to ruin the roll....
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I really liked the fact that the host here wrote my name down in Japanese. We waited half an hour on a Saturday, and it was more than worth it.All the fish we had was excellent. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure what the fuss is all about. I thought the sushi here was just OK. The retaurant is in my neighborhood but I'll probably look around for better sushi someplace else.
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes. This place is delicious! A friend and I went on a busy Friday night and were immediately seated at the bar. BONUS! Really - the restaurant was seriously busy. A testament to its food because the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very well made sushi. The food is fresh and tasty and the presentation is well above average. Definitely one of the better sushi places I've been to. All the employees seem to be Japanese so you know...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't be afraid to bring your non-sushi eating friends here!I don't like sushi, so I didn't eat that here, but the rest of the people in my party said the sushi and sashimi were both great (they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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I like the sushi, but i've had some rude and unfriendly servers at this restaurant. Prices are about on par with most sushi places I've been to.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went here on Thurs 10/4/07 for lunch. We thought it was just ok.It's on the 2nd floor of the same building as CVS Store 17th NW and P Street close in Dupont Circle.We got:I had a sushi lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I do not give 5 star reviews often. When I do, it means that everything was perfect. Sushi Taro was perfect. Although their website says that they won't make reservations for lunch after 12:30, I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good solid Japanese food. The menu is quite extensive, I must say. I have entertained some people who are not used to eating Japanese food over here; I enjoy that they have most of the typical...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have read all of the positive reviews, but somehow still wasn't prepared to like this place. I walked in and loved the vibe - very authentic/urban/bustling. The salad dressing wasn't the best - if...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good stuff. Went here with my wife last night. From reading all the reviews, I thought this would be good to try out. After sushi in Honolulu, sushi has never been the same. Even Tachibana doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went there last night for dinner because I'm going through a period in my life where the only thing that I ever want to eat is sushi....and this place really hit the mark.The tempura apps were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I've been in the District this whole time and only recently tried Sushi Taro. I loved the sheer variety found in the menu. Wanting to maximize on variety, my boyfriend and I decided...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night for dinner, after reading that it was hands down the best sushi in DC- I had to see for myself!Now don't get me wrong, the food was tasty, the fish was fresh and the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After nearly everyone I know said it was some of the best sushi around, my boyfriend and I headed here when I was fiending for some sushi the other night. Seriously some of the freshest sushi I have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I got a raise. I know - woohoo, go me! The hubby and I went here for lunch to celebrate mostly because we heard it was cheap and the raise wasn't that great. Now, it's worth it to point out...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Japanese exchange students are Georgetown told me this is the place to go for Japanese food, so I brought my parents and brother here when they were visiting.It's so nice to go to a Japanese place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm no sushi connoisseur but I know what I like: to see lots of vegetarian options. Boy howdy, does this place come through. Love the atmosphere. Love the service. Love the comprehensive list of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super! I don't like to review based on one visit, but this is the best sushi I've had in DC, surpassed only by sushi I've had in Hawaii, Korea, and Las Vegas (oddly enough). First, make a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Be very very jealous of me, because I work one quick block from the glory that is Sushi Taro. However you can take your jealousy down a tiny notch bc Sushi Taro's close proximity means that I might...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The sushi itself here was pretty good. It took me forever to find the restaurant and I honestly felt like I was going to somehow end up in CVS -- what an odd location. The service was okay, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great sushi, rotten service. If you're Japanese and not a loaded businessman (as my fiance can attest), chances are the Japanese staff will treat you like dirt. I love the food - but a few bad...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum, yum, yum! The sushi here was fabulous and top notch. The service was outstanding. To top it off, the bill was rather small.
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait for a table can be kinda long but it's totally worth it. No scalpin still wriggling on your plate. Plenty of unique choices and classic dishes beautifully presented. This place is packed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite sushi places in DC. A little expensive at dinner (but definitely cheaper than Kaz Sushi Bistro!!), but that is to be expected when you eat sushi. Their lunch specials are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the reviews and yearning a long time for good sushi, I finally made it there for a late-weekday lunch. The sushi special is a very good deal-- either $10 or $13 for Nigiri sushi and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
INSIGHT FROM AN EMPLOYEE:First of all, WE HAVE PARKING!!! There is a garage on P street between 16th and 17th that we validate. It is underground (on the left side if you're going up P towards 17th)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love me some sushi. But at sushi taro, I love me some seaweed salad. It's beautiful to look at, and even more beautiful to eat. They ask us everytime whether we've had the seaweed salad before...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I fully support Miriam and her obsession with the lunch special at Sushi Taro. Seriously, it's sooooo much yummy food!For a mere $10, you get salad, soup, rice, a sushi roll, and an "entree." I have...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars.As far as sushi goes in DC, this place is pretty good, but more expensive than Kotobuki. Still within a reasonable price range, and seems to have a reasonable number of Japanese clientele,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having tried manysushi places in DCI would say this is probably the best one I've tried yet since last yearor in prior years.The wait was long but the sushi was surprisingly excellent and not as...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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I have been here many times and each time I say I won't go back. The only reason I do is because it's close to my house. Ther service is seriously lacking and it's too pricey for what you get. Last night I had...
menupages.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
CVS Sushi. I have been meaning to go here to try the ramen -- but the sushi is wonderful and the lunch deal is indeed a deal as others have mentioned.I do think the quality at Sushi Taro is better...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had heard about this place so recently when an out-of-town friend came to visit we met up there. Being located just off Dupont Circle it was nice that they have validated parking available right...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've got two words for you: fatty tuna. The Friday night crowd was buzzing, but the wait wasn't too bad. The maitre d' told us 40 minutes, but we had barely cracked our bottle of of sake at the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is hands down the best week day lunch in DC.I'm here for the lunch at least once a week walking almost as far as my twenty-minute commute to Dupont Circle. When I mention my destination, I have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't compare it to the other sushi joints in DC, but coming from Cali, this place is about average in terms of quality of sushi. It's obviously a popular restaurant in Dupont, lots of people were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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Great food? yes. Bad host? yes. I was there for my friend's b-day dinner and of course they don't take reservation so I went up there to put my name down. The host laughed at me and told me to come back next...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We have a friend, a former Washingtonian, who's been in Kabul the last few years. Whenever he gets leave in the U.S., Sushi Taro is the first place we go. I'm no sushi expert, and to be honest their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This probably amounts to heresy among sushi fanatics, but what's the BFD about this place? The inside looks fantastic, I'll give you that. You can eat at the bar, sit at a table, or kneel at a table....
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good sushi and excellent sashimi at good value, comfortable though crowded environment, friendly staff. I didn't think you could find good sushi in Washington but Taro would rival any you can...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi. Wow.Kathy and I created a tradition that we now must uphold: annually in December -- most recently between Christmas and New Years -- we must eat at a high-quality sushi restaurant. We're not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Don't let the location scare you (above the CVS at 17th and P) this place is great! Great fish! Great service! Cute guys! When I'm at Sushi Taro, life is good.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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The sushi was tiny, at least by American standards. NY sushi is about three times the size. And the service was mediocre.
menupages.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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getting your stroller up the steep entrance staircase is your first challenge... no highchairs, but the tables are able to accommodate most strollers - or you can choose to sit on the traditional mats
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi Taro is one of those places that you just don't expect. I'd driven by that CVS at 17th and R or S, or wherever it is 100 times and never in a million years would I have expected one of DCs most...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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Don't get me wrong, the food is pretty good here but I definitely would not say it's one of the best sushi places in DC. I had sashimi and it was on par with most other places. I also had a couple of rolls...
menupages.com - user review - 01/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I are SUSHI fanatics. A couple of us came to DC to see some friends, who took us to Sushi Taro. HANDS DOWN the best sashimi I've ever had (I ordered the sashimi combo C). You cant' beat...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very authentic, but a bit pricier. They don't take reservations most of the time which I usually don't mind, but with a waiting area as small as this one, it was kind of a pain in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good quality sushi! Fatty Salmon, Toro and tempura all very good. DON'T get the Kobe Beef... terrible! I've had kabobs at Moby Dicks that tasted better than what they served up! The wait was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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The restaurant's sushi, while decent by American standards, is surpassed by any street vendor in Tokyo at a fraction of the price. It's service not good--we witnessed multiple parties asked to leave after 2...
menupages.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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This place is wonderful. Sushi Taro is located off of 17th street in DC. This could be the best value sushi place in the city. The sushi is very good while the prices are dirt-cheap. The place is re...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's an upstairs over a danky drug store so you can miss it on this street with everything gay.Missing it is a crime. Kicking it to you appropriately they give you the choice to have table on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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Sushi Taro has some of the best sushi in the district. The restaurant has an incredibly authentic feel without being over the top. The fish is fresh and flavorful. The menu has a wide variety of types of...
menupages.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, centrally-located Japanese. Sushi Taro is the place I most regularly goto for sushi in the District because it has a large selection of good, though not necessarily great, fish and is close to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Less is more in this exceptional Dupont Japanese, hidden above a CVS. The staff greets its visitors like the old friends they typically are. Sushi chefs Nobu-san and Pancho-san deliver some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FANTASTIC nigiri -- amazingly fresh. definitely a little on the pricey side, but well worth it for the quality of fish!
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't gone to many of the better sushi places in the city (the only one though that comes to mind is Sushi Ko, but anyway...), though the several times I have gone to Sushi Taro I have had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars actually. The decor isn't anything really special except for the...not sure what they are called...you know you take off your shoes and sort of sit on the floor....Service was quick and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2006
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Sushi Taro is often referred to as the best sushi place in DC and while I like it, I think it's a bit overrated. There are plenty of great sushi places around and I'm not sure exactly what would disti...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best. The best. The best. I havent been to the place on Macarthur Blvd but I dont see the need since Im always happy here.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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Sushi Taro is one of my favorite sushi places in DC. The quality of the fish is very good, even if you pay a premium for it. It is also well designed—clean, spare, and bright. I would definitely co...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great fresh fish, and a big selection of sushi which looks just beautiful when presented. Many say it's one of DC's most authentic Japanese restaurants... you will sit on the floor on low tables, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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Located above a CVS along the busy 17th Street restaurant corridor in Dupont Circle, this sushi restaurant makes you forgot all about DC once you've walked up the steps to the second floor dining area. You...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2005
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An excellent restaurant with a very accomodating staff. Having said this, it is not frequented by many children.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/23/2005
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Getting your stroller up the steep entrance staircase is your first challenge. There are no high chairs, but the tables are able to accommodate most strollers -- or you can choose to sit on the traditional...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/23/2004
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this traditional-style japanese restaurant in dupont circle offers much more than sushi. it has a broad menu and a decor imported directly from japan...
wcities.com - user review
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Sushi Taro in Washington, DC, District of Columbia. Locate additional information on sights, attractions...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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don't judge a restaurant by its entrance...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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nibble on some of the city's finest small-plate offerings at this stylish japanese restaurant. the interior offers a variety of seating options: tables, straw mats, and a private banquet room. the sushi bar...
10best.com - user review
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Sushi Taro is the first Japanese restaurant to feature a full course meal "KAISEKI" style, sushi tasting course & sashimi tasting course. We offer exceptional high quality and an authentic variety of Nigiri...
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