Izakaya Seki

Under the direction of chef and co-owner Hiroshi Seki, the restaurant features adventurous dishes like beef tongue , classics like kara-age and a number of accompaniments to its fine sake selection . Read more

Off a residential street in U Street corridor, this is a super cozy spot for Japanese izakaya . A bit pricey but the food is fresh and tasty. Sit downstairs to watch the kitchen or get a table upstairs

Cozy & date worthy authentic Japanese joint. Don't be afraid to try all parts of the menu. That Mero with Miso haunts my soul. Or taste buds. Or both.

Honestly one of my favorite places in Dc. Short ribs , scallops , whatever they have as specials. Most "Japanese" place in Dc IMHO. Soba is nice, whole squid , meatballs .

Ask questions, close your eyes and feel the different textures and flavors. Savor the ocean and care taken to serve you this food. Every recommendation is fantastic because everything is good here.

The quality of the fish on the sashimi omakase was fantastic. Make sure to take advantage of the 3 for $11 vegetable sides too.

Get a bunch of dishes for the table to share: mero miso , baby octopus , watercress salad , fried oysters , rice balls , and of course sake !

It's worth the wait (and only acceptable way) to sit at the kitchen/bar. Order the naughty bits: tongue , trotters, and hamachi jaw. Fried thighs and monk fish liver also amazing.

We loved this place. Creative delicious food. Authentic izakaya . We sat downstairs at the sushi bar and loved it.

As others have stated , get the Mero. It is ridiculously delicious. Of course, everything is great. You can't go wrong.

Authentic Japanese cuisine . Changing menu and good sake selection . Often packed so plan accordingly. Very busy on this Monday night.

The Mero is a must, and the sashimi is fresh and delicious. But those mushrooms were so good I almost smoked a cigarette when I was done.

Everything is good. Everything.

Eat it all. Cold soba + whole squid for sure. Great Japanese whiskey selection for dessert .

Mero grilled with miso - Great flavor, creamy and smoky. Will be dreaming about this dish for a very long time. Read more

With its small plates and fresh fish , this serene Japanese restaurant , just 40 seats on two floors, attracts Japanese speakers in droves.

Really good authentic Japanese food . The mero is worth the hype. The tuna sashimi is delicious and melts in your mouth.

Matsu is the way to go. Let the chef work his way to an exquisite meal

The braised Porkbelly Kakuni is heaven on a plate!

Try the mero - it's sea bass ! We never would have gotten it w/I waitress rec, but it was our favorite!

The always changing specials means it's worth coming often just to try something new.

Ankimo - Monkfish liver with a great yuzu vinaigrette . Such a nicely balanced dish. Read more

Everyone else touched on the big items so I'll just mention that the agedashi tofu was the best I've ever had.

One of the most authentic Japanese spots in the city . The Mero is delish!

You can buy a bottle of soju and store it on their shelves upstairs for your next visit.

Kelp rice ball , BBQ eel and mushrooms . End the night with a sesame glazed flan

Kara-age (Japanese fried chicken ), sashimi , the salads , everything really

First, sit at the bar if possible. Second, get the hamachi kama ; it makes the list of Best Things I Ever Ate.

Get the Kalbi . The Mero was pretty tasty too. Sashimi was fresh but small portions - but still a good deal .

Ask for the fermented firefly squid (now off menu ) for a treat.

Great authentic sushi spot. So fresh! And waitress was great, totally helpful!

Sashimi special, beef tongue , pork belly , monkfish liver , cold soba noodles . And oh, sake .

Amazing fresh fish . The rice balls are fun. Great service.

Their Mero dish ruined me for all other fish . It might have changed my life. Get it.

Sit at the bar , talk to the chef , and most importantly get the scallop carpaccio

According to the Jedi Seki, the perfect temperature to cook an egg is 60.5 degrees. Awesome food.

excellent food and very pleasant atmosphere

Order the Pig 's Foot; super rich, amazing flavor and texture, absolutely delicious!

Best Japanese in DC methinks. Ask the server what they're most proud to offer.

Opening soon! According to the owners, "you'll know we're open when you see our red lantern hanging."

Cute little place. Food is a bit salty. Get the Kalbi and rice ball :)

The fried chicken is to die for.

Mero. Get the Mero. You can thank me later.

The beets were amazing.

Excellent authentic Japanese cuisine .

Assorted Roast Mushrooms - So good.... Read more

Seriously the mero is freakin amazing

Get a bottle Sudachi, you won't regret it.

Almost everything!

Order some unfiltered sake cold. You won't regret it. Read more