Chef Hiroshi Seki's intimate 40-seat izakaya excels at authentic Japanese small plates—fresh sashimi, grilled yellowtail jaw, and seasonal miso soup—in a serene setting that feels genuinely welcoming.
“Japanese small plates prepared by talented chef Hiroshi Seki in a serene, 40-seat setting.”
– Washington Post
Zagat
4.5
"It didn't take long for this unmarked spot in the U Street NW corridor to hit the foodie radar screen thanks to its authentic, as-in-Japan small plates, tempura and noodles." Full review
Time Out
"The chef’s rotating sashimi selection is explosively rich (note: the wasabi here is fresh), and the seasonal miso soup (recently served with assorted roasted mushrooms) is not to be missed." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Fun Japanese small plates and beer."
Fodor's
"The only crowd-pleasing flourishes here are the freshness of the scallop carpaccio and the perfect sear on the grilled yellowtail jaw, and that's all adventurous foodies will need." Full review
Where
"Warm and welcoming two-level spot for raw, grilled and fried Japanese small plates." Full review
Tasting Table
"In addition to savoring sushi master Hiroshi Seki's immaculate sashimi, sample home-style Japanese small plates like mero with a sweet miso glaze and teriyaki-glazed chicken meatballs." Full review
Experts' Choice Award 
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