Nama Sushi Bar & Restaurant

3.9 (179)

$31 to $50

Sushi

465 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001

About this restaurant

Nama is a Japanese-inspired restaurant and sushi bar by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schlow, located in D.C.'s vibrant Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood. The menu of this intimate outpost of Nama Ko on 14th St. includes exquisite sashimi and sushi, vegetarian creations, dumplings, mouthwatering maki rolls and more. Nama's sushi bar, cozy dining room, and shady patio are a short stroll from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 414-7066
Website
http://www.namadc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Wei Zhong
Catering
For catering from Nama, please contact eventsdc@schlowrg.com. We are happy to offer large platters to meet the needs of any gathering.
Private party facilities
For private events at Nama, please contact eventsdc@schlowrg.com. We are happy to offer the entire space for large groups, celebrations and meetings.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
465 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Area
Mount Vernon Square
Cross Street
K St. Between 4th and 5th St. NW - Mount Vernon Triangle
Parking Details
Choose from street parking or the nearest garage on L St. between 4th and 5th streets.
Public transport
Gallery Place/Chinatown
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Miso SoupUS$6.00
Steamed Organic EdamameUS$8.00
Heritage Pork Gyoza, Soy-Truffle BrothUS$10.00
Tuna Poke, Edamame Puree, Crispy Tempura BitsUS$13.00
Kani Crab and Cucumber Salad, Sunomono DressingUS$8.00
Tempura Shrimp, Yuzu-Chile AioliUS$15.00
Classic Hamachi Sashimi, Ponzu, Serranos, CilantroUS$22.00
Seared Tuna Tataki, Miracle Sauce, Korean ChiliUS$22.00
Torched Salmon Sashimi, Spicy Ponzu, IkuraUS$21.00

Vegetarian Nigiri

Shiitake Mushroom, Crispy Rice Pearls, TruffleUS$4.00
Spicy Eggplant, Curry, Tempura FlakeUS$4.00

Vegetarian Rolls

AvocadoUS$6.00
CucumberUS$6.00
KampyoUS$6.00
AsparagusUS$6.00
Vegan BBQUS$12.00
BBQ paper, Cucumber, Kampyo, Crispy Rice Pearls
Veggie RollUS$12.00
Pickled Cucumber, Avocado, Asparagus, Kampyo
Veggie Green Go RollUS$12.00
Asparagus, Cucumber, Tempura Flake, Avocado

Signature Maki Rolls

Candy CaneUS$20.00
Shrimp Tempura, Avocado, Tuna, Yellowtail, Apple, Jalapeno, Tobiko
Green GoUS$18.00
Eel, Asparagus, Cucumber, Tempura Flake Avocado, Topiko
Maryland Crab "California Roll"US$14.00
NamasteUS$20.00
Maryland Crab, Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, Avocado, Crunchy Sweet Potato
The RedUS$20.00
Spicy Tuna, Maryland Crab, Tuna, Asparagus
Rainbow RollUS$20.00
Maryland Crab, Tuna, Salmon, Yellowtail, Shrimp
Yellowtail Special RollUS$20.00
Spicy Yellowtail, Cucumber, Sriracha-Jalapeño, Cilantro
Soft Shell Crab RollUS$22.00
Fried Soft Shell Crab, Avocado, Masago, Green Onion

Maki Rolls

Tuna and AvocadoUS$11.00
Salmon and AvocadoUS$11.00
Florida Roll with Tuna, Maryland Crab, AvocadoUS$14.00
Spicy Tuna, Avocado, Tuna SashimiUS$12.00
Yellowtail, Sesame, Cucumber, JalapenoUS$12.00
Yellowtail, Spicy Aioli, Green OnionUS$13.00
Crunchy Shrimp Tempura, AvocadoUS$14.00
Salmon Skin, Cucumber, Tempura Flakes, Ikura, Eel SauceUS$12.00
Spicy Salmon and ShisoUS$12.00
Eel and Cucumber RollUS$11.00
Scallop, Sriracha Aioli, Tobiko, Tempura FlakeUS$12.00
Crispy Salmon & Jalapeno RollUS$12.00

Chef Selection

Classic Nigiri
- 7pcsUS$40.00
Classic Sashimi
- 14pcsUS$50.00
Deluxe Nigiri & SashimiUS$85.00

Sushi

Toro
- Nigiri (1pc)US$10.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)US$14.00
Bluefin Tuna
- Nigiri (1pc)US$5.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)US$9.00
King Salmon Toro
- Nigiri (1pc)US$6.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)US$10.00
King Salmon
- Nigiri (1pc)US$5.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)US$9.00
Hamachi Toro
- Nigiri (1pc)US$6.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)US$10.00
Hamachi
- Nigiri (1pc)US$5.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)US$9.00
Shima Aji
- Nigiri (1pc)US$6.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)US$10.00
Madai
- Nigiri (1pc)US$7.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)US$11.00
Tuna Tataki
- Nigiri (1pc)US$6.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)US$10.00
Uni (Sea Urchin)
- Nigiri (1pc)US$10.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)US$14.00
Diver Scallop
- Nigiri (1pc)US$5.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)US$9.00
Unagi (Eel)
- Nigiri (1pc)US$5.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)US$9.00
Cooked Shrimp
- Nigiri (1pc)US$4.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)US$8.00
Sweet Shrimp
- Nigiri (1pc)US$6.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)US$10.00
Ikura
- Nigiri (1pc)US$5.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)US$9.00
Tobiko
- Nigiri (1pc)US$4.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)US$8.00
Albacore
- Nigiri (1pc)US$4.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)US$8.00
Japanese Octopus
- Nigiri (1pc)US$4.00
- Sashimi (2pcs)US$8.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Nama Sushi Bar & Restaurant.

3.9

(179)

4.1Food
3.8Service
3.7Ambience
3.6Value

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177 Reviews

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Bridgette
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 15 September 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I really liked this restaurant when it was Nama Ko on 14th st. I thought the sushi would be the same quality here - I was very wrong. They couldn’t make any custom rolls even though all the rolls are made from scratch. I asked for an avocado & cucumber roll but was told the kitchen could not make that. I ordered 2 nigiri and the rice tasted like it was a few days old, it was firm and not fresh at all. The wasabi wasn’t even wasabi, it was grainy and dry and tasted like horseradish. Safe to say I won’t return here.
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Nimali
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great sushi, great service! We really enjoyed the food the loose level was low so it was easy to have conversation .
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Jessica
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 16 August 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The food was ok, but the service was awful. There were no servers so we had to wait forever to order but there was barely anyone there. The cocktails were not very good either. They tasted artificial. They contained a ton of food coloring and sweetener.
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Olivia Gold
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
3.0
Dined on 15 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Went here for restaurant week, but I can’t say that I would recommend. The appetizer options (cucumber salad, miso soup, or seaweed salad) feel too cheap for a set price of $40. The entree was good, but they were absolutely the smallest nigiri I have ever seen in my life. The sashimi was very good, though! The rolls were fine. The desert very must felt like it was just two of the frozen, flavored mochi ice creams that you can buy from H-Mart. The 5% prop tip was also incorrectly calculated to 5.5%, which I had to have a very awkward conversation with the head server/manager about. Between the set price and drink, the base price (without tax) for two people ordering the restaurant week deal and one cocktail was already $112, which I did not find to be worth the price. I’ll probably never go again because there are so many other great sushi places in DC, and I probably wouldn’t recommend this place to others.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on 12 August 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
OpenTable suggested that taxes and fees included. At the restaurant they said it was not included in the price. Additionally the restaurant auto applied the tip on top of the tax and the bill amount. Not the best accounting practices.
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Reesie Gold
Washington, D.C. Area23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fresh and delicious. We attended during restaurant week, which gave us the opportunity to try a variety of sushi.
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ashley
Minneapolis - St. Paul4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was amazing! The venue was small and the food took awhile- but worth it!
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Chase
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My girlfriend and I went out for a date and had an amazing time, sushi was good, and appetizers were good as well
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
2.0
Dined on 28 July 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was not good enough to justify the incredibly slow service.
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AndreO Gold
Los Angeles12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall great experience with the family. Food was good, service was good, and the environment was good. Would definitely come back
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 414-7066
Website
http://www.namadc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Wei Zhong
Catering
For catering from Nama, please contact eventsdc@schlowrg.com. We are happy to offer large platters to meet the needs of any gathering.
Private party facilities
For private events at Nama, please contact eventsdc@schlowrg.com. We are happy to offer the entire space for large groups, celebrations and meetings.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
465 K St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Area
Mount Vernon Square
Cross Street
K St. Between 4th and 5th St. NW - Mount Vernon Triangle
Parking Details
Choose from street parking or the nearest garage on L St. between 4th and 5th streets.
Public transport
Gallery Place/Chinatown
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Nama Sushi Bar & Restaurant

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

There’s more to explore

Dining areas

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Appetizer

Miso SoupUS$6.00

Steamed Organic EdamameUS$8.00

Heritage Pork Gyoza, Soy-Truffle BrothUS$10.00

Tuna Poke, Edamame Puree, Crispy Tempura BitsUS$13.00

Kani Crab and Cucumber Salad, Sunomono DressingUS$8.00

Tempura Shrimp, Yuzu-Chile AioliUS$15.00

Classic Hamachi Sashimi, Ponzu, Serranos, CilantroUS$22.00

Seared Tuna Tataki, Miracle Sauce, Korean ChiliUS$22.00

Torched Salmon Sashimi, Spicy Ponzu, IkuraUS$21.00

Vegetarian Nigiri

Shiitake Mushroom, Crispy Rice Pearls, TruffleUS$4.00

Spicy Eggplant, Curry, Tempura FlakeUS$4.00

Vegetarian Rolls

AvocadoUS$6.00

CucumberUS$6.00

KampyoUS$6.00

AsparagusUS$6.00

Vegan BBQUS$12.00

Veggie RollUS$12.00

Veggie Green Go RollUS$12.00

Signature Maki Rolls

Candy CaneUS$20.00

Green GoUS$18.00

Maryland Crab "California Roll"US$14.00

NamasteUS$20.00

The RedUS$20.00

Rainbow RollUS$20.00

Yellowtail Special RollUS$20.00

Soft Shell Crab RollUS$22.00

Maki Rolls

Tuna and AvocadoUS$11.00

Salmon and AvocadoUS$11.00

Florida Roll with Tuna, Maryland Crab, AvocadoUS$14.00

Spicy Tuna, Avocado, Tuna SashimiUS$12.00

Yellowtail, Sesame, Cucumber, JalapenoUS$12.00

Yellowtail, Spicy Aioli, Green OnionUS$13.00

Crunchy Shrimp Tempura, AvocadoUS$14.00

Salmon Skin, Cucumber, Tempura Flakes, Ikura, Eel SauceUS$12.00

Spicy Salmon and ShisoUS$12.00

Eel and Cucumber RollUS$11.00

Scallop, Sriracha Aioli, Tobiko, Tempura FlakeUS$12.00

Crispy Salmon & Jalapeno RollUS$12.00

Chef Selection

Classic Nigiri

Classic Sashimi

Deluxe Nigiri & SashimiUS$85.00

Sushi

Toro

Bluefin Tuna

King Salmon Toro

King Salmon

Hamachi Toro

Hamachi

Shima Aji

Madai

Tuna Tataki

Uni (Sea Urchin)

Diver Scallop

Unagi (Eel)

Cooked Shrimp

Sweet Shrimp

Ikura

Tobiko

Albacore

Japanese Octopus

Dining areas

Additional information

Permanently Closed