Sushi Gakyu
Permanently Closed
Authentic sushi, rare fugu, seasonal omakase, sake, and attentive service
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Authentic sushi, rare fugu, seasonal omakase, sake, and attentive service
"The streets near the White House are lined with tourist traps: Sushi Gakyu is not one. On a menu that offers pristine fish and intricate rolls, find lobster rolls, spot prawn nigiri, and even rare fugu, or blowfish." - Missy Frederick, Tierney Plumb
"An excellent option for lunch or dinner for those looking for high-quality seafood sushi preparations (note that lunch and dinner options are priced the same). It’s also one of the few places people can experience risk-lovers’ fugu (pufferfish) in D.C. Chirashi is a smart bet here, and the restaurant has a nice variety of vegetarian rolls." - Missy Frederick, Tierney Plumb
"Traditional Sushi restaurant by Chef Yoshi Ota in Washington DC located at one block from the White House"
"Downtown, New York Avenue NW is a quiet these days, but Sushi Gakyu remains up and running Monday through Saturday. The menu is fairly straightforward, with a number of sashimi assortments and chirashi bowls, as well as larger platters and some sake options. Place carryout orders on Tock or by phone, while delivery is outsourced to Postmates, Uber Eats, and Caviar." - Travis Mitchell
"Business lunch over sushi? At Sushi Gakyu, the quality of fish is high, and lunch prices range from $18 bento boxes and nigiri sets to a $42 special chirashi bowl." - Missy Frederick
