Sushi Capitol

BYOB. Astonishingly good fish. Some of the best imaginable. The chef opened with cuts of fatty tuna that would be the star at a different restaurant. And the price extremely reasonable for what you get. 6 stars. That said, a little wall art would go a long way for ambience. For now, just focus on the fish.

We’ve been regulars at this no frills sushi place for over a decade and continue to think it’s one of the best places for fresh fish in DC. They aren’t competing with the newer and higher end spots in DC which is part of the charm. But execution and quality of fish is top notch. Service and politeness is always spot on too. The dine-in options appears to be much more limited compared to pre-pandemic. If you’re living on or visiting the Hill, this neighborhood spot should be on your short list.

One of the better sushi spots in DC near Capitol Hill. This place is tiny! I definitely don’t recommend this place if you are planning to visit this place with a big group. They have several tables and you can also sit at the bar. I ordered sushi and sashimi gold platters. The place was packed and took a while to get both orders. The quality of sashimi and sushi were pretty good. I wouldn’t say this place is better than sushi taro or nakazawa, but it is still good for the price even though their price went up dramatically since my last visit. I was frustrated that they didn’t serve the sushi right away and waited until another sashimi platter to be made. They should’ve just served it right away. Other than that I had a very pleasant experience and the staff were friendly and accommodating throughout the dinner service.

I order take out from here at least once a month (probably more during these quarantine times). I typically get the Sushi Gold (and a spicy yellowtail roll) and I’ve never been disappointed. The fish is always super fresh and the flavors are incredible. The staff is super kind - I love the cute messages on the take out bags!

12/11/2018...still excellent. Also their treatment for birthdays is wonderful, highly recommend. 10/2017: The omakase is a steal its price. The space is small and intimate, perfect for dates or small groups. Wait staff and sushi bar chefs were all excited for me to try their food but were not overbearing. The chefs certainty showed pride in their work.