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Sushi Taro

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Local(202) 462-8999

1503 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20036

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Sushi Taro
Local(202) 462-8999

1503 17th St NW
Washington, DC 20036

http://www.sushitaro.com

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The Open View

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.

User Reviews of Sushi Taro

Yelp.com Review - by Avery W.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Bootsy L.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Beth L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think this is the best place for sushi in DC (granted, I haven't been to Makoto yet). The atmosphere here is fun, it's always crowded, and the food is always delicious. I like to sit at the sushi…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Conifers J.

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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Yelp.com Review - by William B.

5.0 of 5 stars. With this many hundreds of other reviews, what do you need me to say? The sushi is good and not terribly expensive, and while they won't take reservations after 7 on Fridays and Saturdays, they will…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elena A.

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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Yelp.com Review - by dan d.

5.0 of 5 stars. this is the spot for sushi in dc. no one can really argue it. make a reservation or show up at 5:30 when they open for dinner. otherwise forget about it.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sandy C.

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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Yelp.com Review - by jill k.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Brittany H.

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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Yelp.com Review - by M L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have a sushi baby in my belly from this restaurant I love it so much. Try their seaweed salad, it is very different from what you have seen in the past and it is EXCELLENT! In addition to their…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary B.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Laura H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Be my travel be for work or for pleasure, I eat sushi in every city I visit. What can I say, I LOVE it! Sushi Taro is one of the best, if not THE best sushi restaurant. Now, I will confess that I have…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mikey W.

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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Yelp.com Review - by lu d.

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.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth B.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Marc M.

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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Yelp.com Review - by michelle s.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Dorothy L.

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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Fresh and reasonable prices

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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Yelp.com Review - by Amber B.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda D.

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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Yelp.com Review - by linda d.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin W.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Tina H.

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??
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mina Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. We went on a Saturday evening a little before 6, and there was already a good crowd at the restaurant. Seems like this place is quite a popular spot. Service was really slow.
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ally g.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food was good if you can deal with the service. Keep in mind that your fried items will come out first and then your sushi which takes a while. We arrived a bit after 6pm we had a 40 minute wait.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Once again, Sushi Taro manages to absolutely blow my socks off with how amazing it is. The boss and I stopped in for lunch (as per our wont) and the only seats they had available were at the sushi…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric C.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy A.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Andy N.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Peter S.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Zita L.

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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Yelp.com Review - by claudia n.

4.0 of 5 stars. 4.5 stars So 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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Yelp.com Review - by Michael A.

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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Yelp.com Review - by A M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I lived in Japan for a few years, and this restaurant is as authentic as you can get in the DC area. The wait staff greets you in Japanese, "Irrashaimase" and the seating is offered in traditional…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carl R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Two caveats before my review: 1. I am relatively new to Sushi.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rui W.

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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Yelp.com Review - by samantha c.

3.0 of 5 stars. After reading all the stellar reviews about Sushi Taro, I decided I had to try it. Sushi is one of my favorite foods and eat it nearly once a week. Wow I was really disappointed. My friend and I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by china f.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here last week for sushi, and I tried the Chirashi Sushi. Friends tried another flavor, and it was definitely a very tasty meal. Would recommend, and pricing was very reaonsasble.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ratna B.

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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Yelp.com Review - by PC W.

3.0 of 5 stars. ***3.5 stars*** After thickly coating my stomach with multiple servings of froyo at TangySweet, I headed over to Sushi Taro with Karman L. On this Monday night there was no wait and we were seated…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron K.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Josh B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Really good sushi and quite fresh.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by F. E.

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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Yelp.com Review - by jame s.

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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Yelp.com Review - by John B.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Irena N.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Becky T.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Ngoc L.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline P.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas K.

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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Yelp.com Review - by John S.

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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Great romantic sushi

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 glu
kudzu.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexis Z.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Harold B.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Bill B.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie M.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Jason C.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Candace K.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin H.

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.
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brendon G.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Lydia P.

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.
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by aaron k.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Karen H.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Jaye V.

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! *
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah B.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina D.

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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Beautiful Sushi and Japanese Restaurant

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
kudzu.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sasha Y.

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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Yelp.com Review - by lisa y.

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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Yelp.com Review - by becca g.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went to Sushi Taro the other night. It was very good. I hesitate to give it 5 stars because I've had some problems with seating in the past. It's so popular that they easily overlook people. Be…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly H.

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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Yelp.com Review - by emmy y.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Rivkah B.

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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Yelp.com Review - by elsa k.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Kim T.

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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Yelp.com Review - by K H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Though sometimes it's not the best service (my experience due to a packed house), it is damn good food. I usually get soup, salad, veggie/shrimp tempura and some sushi rolls. I love dining in...…
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by laura w.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Deanna D.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3.5 I 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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Yelp.com Review - by Sabine S.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy S.

4.0 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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Yelp.com Review - by Minjae O.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Tony P.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Armenoush A.

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:
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ginger L.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Diana D.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Kai L.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Laila L.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Carlo P.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is pretty good. They have holiday specials during the Cherry Blossom festival, and on the 4th of July. During those dates, for one price you can chow down on some of the best sushi and…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley B.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Chi T.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Morgan W.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Victoria T.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Lam N.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel C.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Brittni D.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Christina K.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Joye P.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Bubble H.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Cory C.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Arielle J.

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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Yelp.com Review - by s r.

4.0 of 5 stars. ok....i love joss sushi in Annapolis and am very loyal to it....but as of late, i think they are under new management and the quality of the sushi has gone way down from what it used to be.....the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gregory C.

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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Yelp.com Review - by ap m.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa S.

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.
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexa B.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Karman L.

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!!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tu-Van L.

5.0 of 5 stars. By far the best sushi restaurant I've been to in the DC area. Authentic Japanese cuisine at a value is certainly present in this hidden restaurant. Unless you make reservations or wait in line at…
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by TPuff H.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Matt P.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Cecilia L.

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's totally worth it. The tempura is light and airy, sashimi…
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eurry K.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Drew B.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the best sushi in DC. Hands-down. Freshest fish, nicest service, best atmosphere and greatest variety. There are other places that are quite good. But this place is the best even if the price…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris P.

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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Yelp.com Review - by L. E.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to this place with a friend on a Saturday night around 8:30, and we were seated in 10 minutes, even though the place was packed. The sushi is very good, and the amount of fish was generous.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Benjamin L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great like all the other reviews say, cool place for a date, make sure she (or he, I guess) isn't allergic to anything ordered. Logistically, there can be a bit of a wait, so get there early and put…
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara L.

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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Good food, less than good service

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.
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Yelp.com Review - by Ann L.

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.
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mariko F.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Miinno N.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew K.

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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Yelp.com Review - by Allan N.

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