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Love, Makoto

Japanese food hall: omakase sushi, yakiniku, izakayaJapanese-ownedNoMaMulti-conceptA5 WagyuOmakase

Internationally renowned Japanese chef Makoto Okuwa — who launched his US career at DC's own Sushi Taro — returns to Washington with Love, Makoto, a culinary complex featuring four distinct Japanese concepts: Dear Sushi (omakase), Beloved BBQ (A5 wagyu yakiniku), Hiya Izakaya (robata grill and whisky highballs), and Love on the Run (casual Japanese fast-casual).

Price
¥¥¥
Area
NoMa / Union Station area
Since
2022
Chef
Makoto Okuwa
Love, Makoto — authentic japanese food hall: omakase sushi, yakiniku, izakaya restaurant in Washington D.C., NoMa / Union …
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About
Chef Makoto Okuwa began his American culinary journey as a sushi chef at Sushi Taro DC before achieving international fame across Japan, Europe, and the Americas. His love letter to Washington — Love, Makoto, a multi-concept Japanese food hall at 200 Massachusetts Avenue — brings together the breadth of Japanese dining culture under one architecturally stunning roof. Dear Sushi offers an $85 omakase experience with old-school and new-school nigiri presentations; Beloved BBQ features Japanese A5 and premium American beef on smokeless tabletop grills; Hiya Izakaya serves robata-grilled skewers and whisky highballs; and Love on the Run handles fast-casual Japanese ramen and rolls from 11 AM daily. Reservations are taken for Dear Sushi and Beloved BBQ; the izakaya is walk-in during happy hour.
Neighborhood & visiting

Love, Makoto sits in NoMa / Union Station area, one of Washington D.C.'s neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Four Japanese dining concepts from a single celebrity chef — the breadth of Japanese food culture in one destination.
  • Dear Sushi's $85 omakase from a globally recognized Japanese chef is remarkable value for the quality and experience.
  • Beloved BBQ with Japanese A5 wagyu on tabletop smokeless grills brings Tokyo yakiniku culture to DC.
  • Hiya Izakaya walk-in happy hour (4–6 PM Mon–Sun) with robata skewers and Japanese whisky highballs is one of NoMa's best-kept secrets.

Confirmed authentic: Japanese-owned and led (Makoto Okuwa, Japanese celebrity chef). Multi-concept food hall. Opened circa 2022.

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Frequently asked

About Love, Makoto

Is Love, Makoto an authentic japanese food hall: omakase sushi, yakiniku, izakaya restaurant in Washington D.C.?
Yes — Love, Makoto is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese food hall: omakase sushi, yakiniku, izakaya in Washington D.C.: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
Where is Love, Makoto located?
Love, Makoto is located at 200 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 150, Washington, DC 20001, Washington D.C., USA in the NoMa / Union Station area neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Love, Makoto?
Love, Makoto accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Love, Makoto?
Love, Makoto sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese food hall: omakase sushi, yakiniku, izakaya of this format in Washington D.C..
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