Ratings of Kotobuki

google
Google
4.6
(260 Reviews)
yelp
Yelp
4.0
(557 Reviews)
tripadvisor
TripAdvisor
4.0
(71 Reviews)

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Location & Hours

Located on the 2nd floor, this cozy spot offers Japanese eats & take-out options.

4822 MacArthur Blvd NW
Washington, DC 20007
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Recent Reviews

google
Mar 2024
Fresh and consistent.
google
Feb 2024
Such a cute spot! Food was great and served up quickly. Super reasonable prices and friendly service.
google
Feb 2024
Great value for a casual, authentic Japanese experience
google
Feb 2024
All items are tasty but sushi is exceptional and hot sake for the win!
google
Jan 2024
This place is gold! I first discovered this place when I went to school at GW and this was close to the Vern campus. I remembered I thought the sushi was really good here but once I graduated and didn’t have a car, I haven’t been back in a while. Recently, when I had sushi cravings I remembered this spot and mentioned it to my husband so we came to check it out again. I am kicking myself for not coming back sooner! I love getting chirashis and not only do they give a generous amount of fish in their chirashi, they are all extremely high quality and fresh fish—all at very reasonable price too! I also got the clam miso soup which was very tasty and the clams are shell-on so it’s extra flavorful. Staff is super attentive and friendly too, and the place is small but cozy! I do wonder if on busy nights there’ll be long waits. I will definitely be back often!!
google
Dec 2023
My favorite sushi spot in DC!
google
Nov 2023
Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, I have so much to say, but I'm going to start with this. The entryway was elegant all by itself. When you walk in, you walk down some steps, and you just think you're going into some kind of secret place that makes you anxious to see what's behind those doors. If you have not been to this place, now I know it's expensive, but it is totally worth it at least once or twice a year to treat yourself. You work so much, and sometimes you think, why are you working or you look at your bank account and say where the money went? I have nothing to show for it. Well, this is the time to treat yourself and treat yourself here because it is well worth it. You need a reservation, and for them to know that you're serious, you have to put down a down payment because when you put a down payment on something, your butt is coming. Listen here there are a courses, and you also have to get the sake drinks. It is an added addition but they pay it with the meals and it is so delicious. So I hear they change the menu each season, and this season was wagyu beef, and oh my gosh, I swear if I could afford it, I would have gone the next day just for the experience. They also have caviar that you can add to your meal as well, but that is up to you. The waiters and waitresses are super nice the bartender and I forgot his name but he was killing on the drinks the sous chefs were awesome and the MasterChef that lady oh my gosh I forgot her name too but she was out of this world and she's gorgeous. But again, if you have not come to this place yet, definitely come down and experience for yourself because my words aren't even enough to express how this place is. Oh, and I almost forgot if your person that want to be substituting stuff and don't like certain things and don't like to experience food this is not the place for you because they do no substitutions. And they mean it! But I tell you if you enjoy the food and you want to sit on your palate and just absorb every ingredient of the dish, come get your experience at this place. Dietary restrictions: There are none, again if you have any restrictions this is not the place for you Parking: Depending on the time of day parking can be difficult because there is only street parking and you have to pay Kid-friendliness: This place is not a kid friendly place Wheelchair accessibility: This place is not wheelchair accessible

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Kotobuki is rated an average of 4.2/5 stars across various online platforms.

(202) 281-6679

4822 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20007