Did you know that most Japanese sushi places are run by Koreans?

Yuzu is really good. Little pricey but good quality.

All the Japanese people I know (lots through DH's company) go to Tachibana in McLean for good authentic Japanese sushi. We love it too.

I am Japanese and my favorites are Makoto (in Palisades) and Yuzu (in Bethesda).

Anonymous wrote:I second mikado in Salt Lake City. I had to eat there every day I was there.



I'll third it. So freakin good.

Wow. Glad to know it's still there and still good. I thought it was just a memory. (My great meals there were in 1991.)

Anonymous wrote:I second mikado in Salt Lake City. I had to eat there every day I was there.

I'll third it. So freakin good.

In any event, in DC, Sushi Taro is tops. Sushi Ko and Kaz are decent.

That's sad, we ate there once a week when we lived in Glover Park.

Anonymous wrote:Sushi Ko still has a location in Chevy Chase.

Yes but when people say Sushi Ko, don't they always mean the D.C. location? I would always qualify and add "Friendship Heights" if referring to the other (now the only) one.

Sushi Ko still has a location in Chevy Chase.

Sushi Ko in Glover Park is closed by the way.

Depends on your definition of good sushi. For Japanese style sushi where the focus is on good nigiri, Sushi Taro, Yuzu and maybe Sushi ko are going to be your best bets. Sushi Ko can be inconsistent in its quality though with rice that is packed too tight.

If you want the fancy rolls, can't really help you there.

As for freshness of fish, everything gets shipped now. There is going to be no difference in the freshness of fish between Minneapolis and DC. Most of it comes through NYC, Seattle, or LA and then delivered same day via air. Tuna and salmon can actually last several days if stored properly. Best days to eat are often Tuesday and Friday as they are the days after shipments are likely to be scheduled if it is a place that does not do daily shipments, though they all say they do.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here: Today I went to Sushi Taro since there were two recommendations on it until noon . It was OK, but not spectacular. I will start going to the others. Thanks everyone. PS:
The best sushi I ate was not in California, but in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It was in heaven!

so, 2000 miles from the nearest ocean? Yeah, but no.

You think fish is caught on the edge of the coast?

Anonymous wrote:The best place, IMO is in Bethesda. Maki Maki

I go here for lunch all the time - great specials pricing! I don't think it's "the best" but it is a hidden gem.