Perry's Restaurant
Japanese restaurant · Kalorama Triangle
1811 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009
Highlights
Japanese fare, sushi & cocktails with a popular drag brunch
Japanese fare, sushi & cocktails with a popular drag brunch
"This Adams Morgan stalwart for reliable raw fish got a big boost with James Beard Award-winning Japanese chef Masako Morishita at the helm. Choose from a long a la carte lineup of two-piece nigiri or sashimi and six-piece maki rolls; the morikomo platters are a good way to sample a variety. Morishita has fleshed out the menu with other creative items (and her Japanese breakfast sells out almost instantly), but sushi is still a major draw here." - Tierney Plumb
"A boozier take leverages HAIKEN Lychee Vodka but adds Nigori Sake, Daiyame shochu, and lemon to broaden and strengthen the cocktail's profile." - Lulu Chang
"Perry’s has long been an under-the-radar reliable spot for sushi, and with Eater’s 2023 Chef of the Year (and 2024 James Beard Award winner for Emerging Chef of the Year) Masako Morishita at the helm, the revitalized Adams Morgan restaurant is generating lots of attention for her flavorful Japanese creations. Standout starters include a Japanese take on ceviche with shrimp, scallops, octopus, and fish eggs; crispy kaarage fried chicken; and garlic edamame dumplings hidden under a snowy blanket of parmesan. The sleek, wood-framed restaurant with a strong sake collection continues to host one of D.C.’s best drag brunches on Sundays, with plenty of playful cocktails like the Not an Espresso Martini made with cacao nib tea. Morishita introduced Japanese breakfast service on select Saturdays as well; both the drag brunch and breakfast service require reservations on Resy. Must-try dish: The shrimp katsu burger ($19) is a truly unique dish, combining a deep fried shrimp patty with cheddar cheese and togarashi tartar. Catch happy hour at the bar (from 4 to 7 p.m. daily) to get the stellar sandwich for only $12." - Tierney Plumb
"Adams Morgan’s sushi stalwart is also home to one of the most popular drag brunches in town. There’s two seatings every Sunday, from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ($39.95 per person). Shows typically sell out a week in advance, so make sure to snag a reservation on Resy as soon as possible. James Beard award-winning chef Masako Morishita also serves up a huge breakfast buffet, with vegetable yakisoba, French toast, truffled grilled cheeses, fruit, Crème Brulee cake, and so much more included in the price of your ticket." - Tierney Plumb
"A Washington, D.C. restaurant whose chef, Masako Morishita, won the 2024 Emerging Chef award and intentionally used a modern kimono-style orange dress and a patterned headpiece at the ceremony to celebrate her Japanese roots; she aimed for an outfit that felt authentic rather than costume-like, echoing her cooking’s balance of tradition and modernity and serving as a tribute to her family and immigrant journey." - Lisa Shames
