Zeppelin

"Shaw’s go-to spot for sushi, yakitori, sake, and karaoke is outfitted with a lengthy patio fit for warmer months. Chaplin’s, the team’s sibling ramen bar down the street, is also a prime place to sit outside." - Tierney Plumb, Abi Newhouse

"Shaw’s sushi hot spot offers a daily happy hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with half-off on draft beers, sparkling wine, and highballer cocktails." - Tierney Plumb, Missy Frederick

"Late-night karaoke is back at this Shaw hangout with a table reservation. Pick out some seafood shumai dumplings or hamachi carpaccio to pair with the bar’s colorful maki rolls and simple sashimi bites. Remember to get cocktails, too, like a shareable quart of the Zephyr, with vodka, Pimms, pandan, cucumber, ginger, lime, and bubbles. Chef Minoru Ogawa, whose father and brother are master sushi chefs in Japan, also has a showy namesake restaurant in Adams Morgan." - Tierney Plumb, Eater Staff

"When we’re craving buttery cuts of fatty salmon and mackerel for less than $50, we head to Zeppelin. Despite the low price, the quality of the fish is better than a lot of $200 omakases, making this laidback Shaw restaurant one of the best sushi values in the city. Split the sashimi special premium with your friends, which comes with 21 cuts of fish like branzino and tuna. Or if you’re not into sharing, grab a dragon roll with crunchy shrimp tempura and eel. Keep the budget intact with $6.50 cocktails during daily Happy Hour from 4-6pm, or elevate your weekend party with their late-night karaoke. " - omnia saed, tristiana hinton

"Shaw’s Japanese standby sends out sushi stuffed with tempura soft shell crab. The eight-piece Spiderman Roll includes avocado, yuzu tobiko, spicy tuna, spicy mayo, and eel sauce." - Tierney Plumb