Kobo - Chevy Chase

My wife and I recently moved from Japan, so we have a good understanding of authentic Japanese cuisine. Kobo exceeded our expectations with their sushi, which we found to be the most authentic we've had in the States compared to Japan. The dishes have a unique twist with accents, flavors, and components from other parts of the world that blend well together. The tea they served with seasonal accents was a nice touch, showing attention to detail that stays true to Japanese culture and tradition. This restaurant would be perfect for a special occasion or upscale dinner date. Our waiter was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed, providing excellent service. The interactive experience with the chefs was unexpected but enjoyable. Co-executive chef Piter Tjan was humble and friendly, serving beautifully plated and delicious dishes. My favorite was the A5 Wagyu with Mint, while my wife loved the Tuna Ceviche with Watermelon Melon and Jalapeño Jelee. It's hard to pick a favorite because everything was amazing. We also enjoyed the Tuna Ceviche and Housemade Tofu with Hokkaido Sea Urchin. The prices may be high for some, but it's worth it for such a upscale and authentic Japanese dining experience. We want to thank chefs Handry Tjan and Piter Tjan for their outstanding food. As non-Japanese chefs and brothers, you should be proud of what you have created at Kobo. We definitely plan on returning for our anniversary or another special occasion. I highly recommend Kobo.

I love the food at this restaurant. The service is always excellent and the atmosphere is clean. The staff are always friendly. I will definitely come back again.

The food at this restaurant is decent, but not exceptional. The portion sizes were small for me, despite the fact that I do not usually eat much. The sushi rice had a different taste than what I am used to, being a bit too sour. Additionally, the sauces on the sushi all tasted the same. I would prefer to go to Sushi Ogawa instead.

Let me start by saying I don't like sushi. I just was planning on sucking it up for my boyfriends birthday. But let me just say that I LOVED everything about the dinner. Omasake means leave it to the chef so our entire meal was left to chef piter. But he didn't disappoint. It would take too long to go through plate by plate but one of my highlights wasn't the tartare and again I don't like raw fish!! The combination of the Caviar with raw fish and friend rice balls blew my mind. I could eat that all day. Also the sushi was the best I've ever had. I try sushi now and again but nothing can compare. It had truly amazing combinations and the rice with the red vinegar was amazing. The red vinegar is only used in the omasake experience because it is hard to get. Look at the pictures, but I guarantee you the pictures don't do justice to how they taste. I recommend any one sushi lover or not to come for the omasake experience. You will not regret it.

Celebrated my wife 's birthday here alongside a couple next to us who were celebrating their anniversary. A nice place for a special occasion, so long as you 're looking forward to an evening that 's interactive with the chef and enjoying well crafted Japanese food with some twists. You 're first greeted with welcoming tea , and given we were in the month of April and peak season of cherry blossoms, we were provided with tea with sakura leaves in it. Then the experience begins and the chef (for this evening, it was Piter Tjan, the older brother co exec chef) starts putting out dishes in front of you that fuse Japanese culture and the rest of the world. Some notable ones that come to mind: Toro with caviar and gold flakes, A5 wagyu with mint, Toro tartare and Uni, Saba with ginger... total, about 14 15 dishes. If you 're still hungry, the chef will provide additional food with a cost. Lastly, before you leave you 're provided with the evening 's menu, some treats to take home, and with the feeling that you 'll be coming back again.