Sushi Express - Washington

This place is similar to Sushi Stop on the East Coast, but there's no need to tip since it's counter service. The prices for individual rolls are quite affordable, but you can find even better value with their combo options. There is seating available, but it's not the kind of place for a leisurely sit-down meal.

The food here is fantastic! It's the most affordable and delicious sushi in DC! It's absolutely worth a visit. If you're having trouble locating it, it's on the top floor of the office building.

The restaurant is impressively clean and efficient, although it can be a bit tricky to locate (head to the second floor using the escalator or walk up the stairs on the library side). The yakisoba looks delectable, and the miso soup is just right for a cold day. However, the prices listed on the website need to be revised, as the $7.50 special has increased to $10.00.

This place is literally a hole in the wall, and difficult to find, but it is spotlessly clean, and the service is great. Located on the interior of an office building behind a pizza place, a Washington Sports Club, and an art store, they stay in business because their food is good enough for people to seek them out. Strictly a cash and carry joint , but they have everything from sushi to bento boxes to tempura to teriyaki, well prepared and reasonably priced (for downtown DC). there are several tables outside the restaurant, but they are general use, not specific to the restaurant. I like the teriyaki and the sushi, but I'm not adventurous enough to try the more exotic dishes even though they are probably excellent. Only complaint the lunch rush can seem a bit disorganized, although they're pretty good about first in, first out.

I eat here when I am working at a close location. The line here for lunch gets really long so you know it's great. I usually get the bento with miso soup. Sometimes I get snacks like pocky or mochi.