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Sushi Ogawa

Edomae omakase sushiJapanese-ownedKaloramaToyosu-sourced fishFugu licensed

Chef-owner Minoru Ogawa is a second-generation sushi master from Tokyo's Nippori district, where his family has operated a sushi restaurant for over 50 years. At this intimate Connecticut Avenue counter he presents edomae-style omakase using fish imported directly from Toyosu Market in Tokyo.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Kalorama / Dupont Circle
Chef
Minoru Ogawa
Sushi Ogawa — authentic edomae omakase sushi restaurant in Washington D.C., Kalorama / Dupont Circle
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About
Minoru Ogawa grew up watching his father and brother craft sushi in the Nippori neighborhood of Tokyo, where the family restaurant has operated for over five decades. Trained in Japan before immigrating to the US, he brings that deep hereditary craft to his Washington counter at 2100 Connecticut Avenue. Ogawa sources almost all his fish from Toyosu Market — the gold standard for Japanese sushi chefs — and holds a rare fugu (blowfish) preparation license, one of very few in the DC area. Named one of the twelve most authentic sushi restaurants in America by Men's Journal, Ogawa's omakase experience is quiet, precise, and resolutely old-school. Japanese-language reservations can also be made by calling the dedicated Japanese-speaking line.
Neighborhood & visiting

Sushi Ogawa sits in Kalorama / Dupont Circle, 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
  • Second-generation Nippori sushi family: Ogawa's craft is literally hereditary, passed down through 50+ years of Tokyo restaurant tradition.
  • Fish air-freighted from Toyosu Market, Tokyo, weekly — the same source Japan's top sushi-ya rely on.
  • One of few DC chefs licensed to prepare fugu, available seasonally to adventurous diners.
  • Rare dual-language service — Japanese-speaking line available — making this a natural home for Japanese expats and visitors.

Confirmed authentic: Japanese-owned and led (Minoru Ogawa, Tokyo/Nippori native). Tock prepaid reservations. Chef also helms Kappo DC and Zeppelin.

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Frequently asked

About Sushi Ogawa

Is Sushi Ogawa an authentic edomae omakase sushi restaurant in Washington D.C.?
Yes — Sushi Ogawa is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for edomae 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 Ogawa located?
Sushi Ogawa is located at 2100 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, Washington D.C., USA in the Kalorama / Dupont Circle neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Sushi Ogawa?
Sushi Ogawa 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 Ogawa?
Sushi Ogawa sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for edomae omakase sushi of this format in Washington D.C..
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