Chef Daisuke Nakazawa's Edomae sushi counter in Northwest Washington, D.C., open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Chef
- Daisuke Nakazawa
- Category
- Counter onlyEnglish friendly
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Luxury
Sushi Nakazawa's Washington, D.C. location sits on Pennsylvania Avenue NW, offering Edomae-style sushi at a counter-only setting under chef Daisuke Nakazawa. The format is English friendly, which makes it accessible to visitors unfamiliar with Japanese dining customs or terminology.
Service runs twice daily. Lunch is served from 11:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every day of the week. Dinner hours vary slightly: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday close at 9:30 p.m., while Friday and Saturday dinner service extends to 10:30 p.m.
The restaurant is classified in the luxury price tier, consistent with its counter-only, chef-led format. As a counter operation, seating is limited, which typically means reservations are necessary well ahead of a visit, particularly for prime dinner slots on Friday and Saturday.
Those planning a visit can reach the restaurant directly by phone at (202) 289-3515 or through its official website, which also lists its sibling locations in New York and Los Angeles. The D.C. address is 1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, placing it in the Northwest Washington area of the district.
Good to know
- Who is the chef at Sushi Nakazawa in D.C.?
- Daisuke Nakazawa is the chef at this location.
- What kind of sushi does the restaurant serve?
- The restaurant specializes in Edomae-style sushi, served at a counter-only setting.
- What are the lunch and dinner hours?
- Lunch runs 11:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily; dinner runs 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and to 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
- Is the restaurant suitable for non-Japanese speakers?
- Yes, it is listed as English friendly.
- How can I make a reservation?
- Contact the restaurant by phone at (202) 289-3515 or visit its official website for reservation details; confirm current booking policies directly with the venue.
Details checked October 1, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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