Yosaku Japanese Restaurant
| Address: | 4712 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC 20016, USA |
| Phone: | +1 202-363-4453 |
| Site: | yosakusushi.com |
| Rating: | 4.1 |
| Working: | 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–11PM 12–11PM 12–10PM |
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Fernan Ramirez
The freshest sushi I have ever had, period! I am a sushi fan and I have it once a week minimum--for decades at this point, so I think Im a bit of a connoisseur, though not a snob. I sincerely cannot fathom how this place can get one star reviews. The only way is perhaps from folk coming during their $1 per piece happy hour. Obviously, quality, quantities and service arent excellent then, but in the years Ive been a regular customer I have never experienced what nayers here describe--not even close. The food could not be fresher or better tasting. Perhaps the thumbs down reviews come from traditionalists. Does entering this place transport you to Japan? No. The décor is minimalist and there is barely any attempt to give the place a Japanese feeling. The service is very friendly and efficient. This place is all about the food and nothing else. Zero pretensions, which are reflected in very affordable prices, particularly for sushi, and especially given its quality.
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Vishal Sinha
We tried Yosaku recently and came away happy and full! We did try a whole bunch of sushi and also Ramen and dumplings. The chicken dumpling (fried) was good and served on a bed of the dumpling sauce. The final dumpling did get too soggy for my liking since I was sitting on it for too long. The miso soup was quite good and so was the green tea. We had the Shoyu Ramen with chicken that was quite good. The broth was excellent and flavorful. Sushi was good too - we tried the Sushi and Sashimi combo and also some eel and yellow tail sushi. Fish was fresh and sushi was well made. The place was quite busy for a weekday lunch meal and the service may have suffered a bit because of that. Will be back here for sure.
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David McLane
Without Yosaku, DC would be a lesser place. My family and everyone weve invited there have raved about this place. It never disappoints and the staff and owner/manager are authentically warm and attentive. This is our go-to place for any occasion. Although the main restaurant area is pretty much a design-free zone, you could try the upstairs room when it is open. It has a cozy Traditional Japanese aura with traditional tables. We still miss the now retired Japanese waitress who used to work that room with perfect Japanese style, composure and Zen-like grace.
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Isidora Miranda
Had dinner here twice and was very satisfied with their food and service both times. happy hour can be quite crowded so try to come early or make reservations. Their happy hour $1 sushis were much smaller than I expected but were quite delicious (I mostly ordered the salmon). The 3-way dinners are generous and paired with the extra dry Otokoyama sake was just what I needed to end my work week.
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A Private User
For variety I chose to try this instead of Murasaki down the street, where Ive had very good sushi dinners before. Bad decision. This was very mediocre sushi -- not bad, but even the $1 a piece happy hour special couldnt make me happy with ho-hum, not very flavorful fish. I wont be back.
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Adielenah Perez
$1 a la cart pieces for happy hour?! Sounds great! Enjoyed my Shrimp tempura roll and our waiter was really nice. We also had the plum wine was was so sweet and delicious. The manager rushed us out at the end even with plenty of tables still available.
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Craig Thackray
Great Sushi/sashimi. The rice is on point, great range of seafood and a wide menu. The seaweed salad is far above anyone else in DC. Not the fanciest looking place, but definitely top 5 Japanese places in DC
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Deena Folsom
Delicious food, super nice waitress. A little pricey, but worth it. Sushi was made to order and delicious, while a little awkward to eat (some rolls were HUGE). Ramen was yummy too.
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Scotty Leach
This place has great sushi! Reasonably priced, a little on the slower side. Good selection of sushi. If you dont like sushi, they have other items too! Youll enjoy this place.
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TJ R
Surprisingly good Japanese food in a very cramped restaurant. Sushi is good as well as other dishes. Happy hour extends late offered reduced price drinks, sushi, and small plates.
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Anastasia Kotova
amazing restaraunt! this is my familys go-to sushi place. we absolutely adore the tuna avocado salad, gyoza, special eel rolls and spicy tuna rolls. i really recommend yosaku!!!
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Lee Kah How
Sushi happy hour 5-7pm on weekdays offers $1 for selected 1pc sushi. The happy hour has a good selection, I especially like unagi, salmon and yellowtail ones
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Richard Vu
Food is mediocre. Service is absolutely poor. The only time I saw the waiter was when ordering food and paying for dinner. Do not eat here period.
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Jasmine A.
Stop by any day for happy hour, 5 - 7:30p, grab a seat outside, order your fill of fresh sushi, and enjoy people-watching on Wisconsin Ave NW.
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Mark Rein
Razor thin sushi and sashimi served here is not worth the effort. Grocery store sushi exceeds the value of product served at this restaurant.
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Carlos Lemos
This is like going to dinner at your favorites Japanese aunts home; perfect food with top of the line ingredients and friendly service.
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Yulun Hsieh
Atmosphere is nice at Yosaku. The reason why I gave it a 3 star is mostly because both the food and service were average.
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ottiviani morris
I have been attending this establishment for 25+ years. There is no better in sushi place in DC metro area
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Rebecca Rowan
Best avocado sushi in D.C. Wait staff is very friendly and everything on the menu is filling and great.
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Ayax Conde
My regular sushi place. The food is just ok but it is consistent and I have never gotten sick.
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M Sams
Convenient if you live nearby. Otherwise nothing special. Fish tastes more than a day old.
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Michelle Levy
Amazing sushi! Super delicious, very friendly staff, love the tempura shrimp and veggies!
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Eszter Szabo
Very good restaurant with polite service. We have been going here for several years.
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Amina Vohra
I absolutely adore this place. Its great for carry out too. Fresh and good price.
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Pat Alfred
Great service ! Very good Sushi and nice friendly staff. 5 Stars from me !
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Bryan Casler
Absolutely killer lunch and dinner specials. Great prices and great fish.
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A Private User
Fantastic service, amazing food. MUST try the special combination.
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Courtney Love Courtney
Their Sushi is yum yum, the place is clean and the owner was cool
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Robert Archer
Ugh. They dont close at 10:30. They close at 10.
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MOJICA DERIQUITO
Good food. Great lunch special. Affordable.
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Jonathan Maxson
Great budget sushi, comfortable setting...
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Margaret McGowen
Great food and value for the price.
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andrew bedenbaugh
Excellent sushi and great service.
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D. Archibald Smart
Good cheap sushi. Period.
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Mary K Pedigo
Fresh sushi!
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Melissa Rizio
Delicious!!
