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Sushi Nakazawa DC

Omakase sushiMichelin-starredJiro-lineagePenn QuarterWild fish only

The DC outpost of Chef Daisuke Nakazawa's celebrated New York omakase house occupies an elegant counter inside the Waldorf Astoria, where head chef Masaaki 'Uchi' Uchino — a Fukuoka native — presents twenty precisely seasoned pieces of wild-fish nigiri. A Michelin one-star since opening, it is arguably the most formally Japanese sushi experience in the capital.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Federal Triangle / Penn Quarter
Chef
Masaaki 'Uchi' Uchino
Owner
Daisuke Nakazawa
Sushi Nakazawa DC — authentic omakase sushi restaurant in Washington D.C., Federal Triangle / Penn Quarter
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About
Daisuke Nakazawa trained under the legendary Jiro Ono at Sukiyabashi Jiro and rose to global fame through the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi. His Washington outpost, embedded in the stately Waldorf Astoria at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, channels that lineage through a twenty-course omakase of exclusively wild fish. Head chef Masaaki 'Uchi' Uchino, who spent sixteen years at the New York flagship, leads the DC kitchen with the same Edo-style discipline: each piece seasoned in-house, no soy sauce dipping required. The dining room — dark wood, gold accents, twelve intimate counter seats — focuses attention wholly on the chef's craft. The restaurant holds a Michelin one-star and is regularly cited among the finest sushi counters on the East Coast.
Neighborhood & visiting

Sushi Nakazawa DC sits in Federal Triangle / Penn Quarter, 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
  • Jiro Ono lineage omakase at a Michelin one-star counter inside the historic Waldorf Astoria.
  • Only wild fish is served — no farmed salmon — sourced from top-tier Japanese suppliers.
  • Twenty-piece progression perfectly seasoned in the kitchen, so no soy sauce is needed (or offered).
  • Both lunch and dinner omakase available, making Michelin-level sushi accessible at midday.

Confirmed authentic: Japanese-owned (Daisuke Nakazawa, Japan) and Japanese-led kitchen (Masaaki Uchino, Fukuoka). Michelin 1 Star (2025).

Links
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Frequently asked

About Sushi Nakazawa DC

Is Sushi Nakazawa DC an authentic omakase sushi restaurant in Washington D.C.?
Yes — Sushi Nakazawa DC is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for omakase sushi in Washington D.C.: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
Where is Sushi Nakazawa DC located?
Sushi Nakazawa DC is located at 1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004, Washington D.C., USA in the Federal Triangle / Penn Quarter neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Sushi Nakazawa DC?
Sushi Nakazawa DC accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Sushi Nakazawa DC?
Sushi Nakazawa DC sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for omakase sushi of this format in Washington D.C..
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