Sushi Ogawa

“Celebrated our anniversary at Sushi Ogawa with the omakase, and it was fantastic. The food was amazing, as always, with fresh fish and beautifully prepared pieces throughout the meal. The service also stood out. Our sushi chef has been working with Ogawa-san for 30 years, and that experience really shows in the quality and care behind each course. Sushi Ogawa remains one of my favorite sushi restaurants in the area and was a perfect choice for a special anniversary dinner.”

“This is by far my favorite omakase restaurant in the Washington, DC area, and it consistently delivers a meal I genuinely look forward to every time I go. Chef Kevin curates such a thoughtful and well balanced experience. The fish is flown in from Japan and is always incredibly fresh, and every course feels intentional with creative combinations you would not find at an average sushi restaurant. The decor of Ogawa leans more old school and traditional and the sushi counter is very intimate with the classic setup you would expect. It really enhances the overall experience, and the chef counter interaction is amazing.”

“This is my fav omakase place in DMV area. The chefs are professional and the food is unique. You would never have the same experience at other places. If you have anything you don’t like to have, the chef is willing to accommodate (as long as you are not being ridiculously picky like ‘I only eat Uni from Hokkaido but not from Maine’ etc). All dishes are based on the daily preparation. If you like surprise, then you should definitely come.”

“I don’t usually leave restaurant reviews, but this experience compelled me to. We dined yesterday for Valentine’s Dinner at 4:00 PM (the only reservation available, and we were the first dinner seating). We ordered two Valentine’s Omakase pre-set courses, added several additional nigiri/sushi/dishes, and a bottle of sake. The total bill came to $807.30. What surprised us most was the pacing. All of the food was served within 45 minutes. Several courses overlapped, and dishes arrived before we had finished previous ones. The entire experience felt rushed — more like a fast-food turnover than a traditional omakase. In most omakase settings, pacing is deliberate and curated. The sequencing, timing, and interaction are part of the value proposition. Here, that experiential element was largely missing. Food: OK. About what you would expect from a $150–$200 omakase tier. Environment: Old-school Japanese décor — personally, I appreciated the aesthetic. Service: Extremely fast. Well deserved #1 in “Japanese Fast Food Service.” Afterthought: If you are short on time and want decent Japanese food quickly, this may work. But if you’re looking to sit down and savor a thoughtfully paced omakase experience — especially for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day — you may want to reconsider.”

“This started out as a pretty good meal and ended on a pretty good note, but alas one particular piece ruined the whole experience. My wife and I made a reservation for the omakase a week ago on a Wednesday evening. The service and atmosphere started out exceptionally. The first few dishes were great, as was the first round of fish. But then towards the end of the meal when the "premium" fish came out, the uni was incredibly off. My wife's piece was not good, but my piece was foul and incredibly bitter. It was so off putting it ruined what could have been a really good meal. I am sure most people will have a good experience here, but unfortunately for me one really awful piece of uni ended up being so memorable that it is the only thing I associate with the omakase here.”