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Perry's

Japanese-led sushi bar and Japanese cuisineJapanese-led kitchenAdams MorganJames Beard nomineeRooftop dining

Executive Chef Masako Morishita — born in Kobe, Japan, from a family that has run a tachinomi standing bar for nearly a century — became the first Japanese-born woman to helm Perry's kitchen and earned a 2024 James Beard Foundation Emerging Chef Award nomination. Her Japanese culinary identity elevates this beloved Adams Morgan institution's sushi bar and seasonal menu.

Price
¥¥¥
Area
Adams Morgan
Chef
Masako Morishita
Owner
Saied Azali
Perry's — authentic japanese-led sushi bar and japanese cuisine restaurant in Washington D.C., Adams Morgan
Plate № 27
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About
Perry's has been an Adams Morgan neighborhood anchor for over 30 years, known equally for its sushi bar and its spectacular seasonal rooftop terrace. The addition of Kobe-born Executive Chef Masako Morishita brought a new level of Japanese culinary authenticity: her family's century-old tachinomi (standing drinking bar) tradition in Kobe informs her approach to Japanese food as something inherently communal and joyful. Named an Emerging Chef Award nominee by the James Beard Foundation in 2024, Morishita is the first Japanese-born woman to lead Perry's kitchen. The restaurant's sushi bar sources fresh fish daily, while her seasonal menu weaves Japanese techniques and ingredients through an accessible, neighborhood-friendly format.
Neighborhood & visiting

Perry's sits in Adams Morgan, 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
  • 2024 James Beard Emerging Chef nominee Masako Morishita brings genuine Kobe culinary heritage to an Adams Morgan institution.
  • First Japanese-born woman to helm Perry's kitchen — a breakthrough in DC's Japanese dining landscape.
  • Iconic rooftop terrace overlooking Adams Morgan for warm-weather sushi dining under the stars.
  • Sunday drag brunch (a beloved DC tradition at Perry's) pairs with Japanese-led cuisine for one of the neighborhood's most spirited brunches.

Confirmed authentic: Japanese-led kitchen (Masako Morishita, Kobe-born, James Beard 2024 Emerging Chef nominee). Non-Japanese owner (Saied Azali). Reservations via OpenTable.

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Frequently asked

About Perry's

Is Perry's an authentic japanese-led sushi bar and japanese cuisine restaurant in Washington D.C.?
Yes — Perry's is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese-led sushi bar and japanese cuisine in Washington D.C.: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
Where is Perry's located?
Perry's is located at 1811 Columbia Road NW, Washington, DC 20009, Washington D.C., USA in the Adams Morgan neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Perry's?
Perry's accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Perry's?
Perry's sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese-led sushi bar and japanese cuisine of this format in Washington D.C..
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