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Sushi · Los Angeles · $$$

Sushi · Washington, DC · $$
In 1999, Chef Kaz Okochi opened the doors to what turned out to be one of Washington, DC’s most coveted seats and exceptional Japanese dining experiences. This summer marks the 26th anniversary of KAZ Sushi Bistro—a modern Japanese restaurant that blends authenticity and innovation to craft bold, boundary-pushing dishes. KAZ Sushi Bistro has won numerous awards include 2000 RAMMY New Restaurant of the Year Finalist, 2006 & 2012 RAMMY Chef of the Year Finalist, Washingtonian Magazine Best 100.
“Very nice upscale sushi restaurant with reasonable prices. My husband and I were very impressed by this place. The food quality was outstanding and so was the service and surprisingly the prices were not to high. Definitely coming back here. I recommend their specials, especially the green tea crepe and toro sushi rolls.”
“I took my fiancee for her birthday, and she really liked it. We each got a sashimi moriawase and shared a bottle of sake. Staff was friendly, restaurant itself was cozy. We definitely want to go back”
“I had a great lunch at Kaz Sushi Bistro with a few colleagues recently. The food was excellent, and the experience overall felt relaxed and thoughtful. Our server really stood out. She was super attentive, friendly, and very accommodating with a few menu adjustments we needed. I ordered the Chicken Teriyaki Bento, which usually comes with seaweed salad, agedashi tofu, miso soup, rice, and a green salad. I asked to swap the seaweed salad for a regular green salad and opted to skip the miso soup. When I found out the agedashi tofu was prepared with fish sauce, our server didn’t hesitate to offer a substitute and brought out vegetable tempura instead, which turned out to be a great choice. The chicken teriyaki was tender and flavorful, and the salad was crisp and fresh with a nice dressing. The tempura had a light crunch and wasn’t greasy, which I really appreciated. The meal was filling but not heavy, and the green tea we had on the side tied everything together nicely. Kaz feels like one of those spots where attention to detail really shows, both in the food and the service. I'd definitely go back.”
“For those who are truly passionate about sushi, I highly recommend this place. The menu offers both Traditional Sushi, featuring authentic Japanese-style sushi, and Chef’s Special Original Sushi, which adds unique flavors—both were excellent. Besides sushi, there are plenty of light dishes to enjoy. The seaweed salad, agedashi tofu, and octopus were especially delicious. The atmosphere is not overly luxurious but has a slightly relaxed feel, making it more comfortable. Thanks to that, the prices are also very reasonable.”
“Now don’t get me wrong this is one of the best places I’ve seen in DC to eat sushi! It’s very good and the atmosphere is great. Staff is really helpful when choosing however my order took a very long time to arrive. This might just be a personal experience so I’m not saying it’s the case for everyone. However of it is it’d be awesome as the final step to perfection to be slightly quicker and more fast paced when taking orders. Otherwise this place is really just great”
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