Sushi Taro Omakase Room

Sushi omakase experiences are booming in DC, but this one remains unmatched. Tucked away in a private room inside the veteran restaurant, the intimate counter seats just two parties per night, each with their own dedicated sushi master. Rare ingredients—live in-the-shell Hokkaido uni, sunfish stomach—are highlighted in a series of raw and cooked plates, but the main attraction is a collection of lacquered boxes filled with goodies from the sea. You get to choose whatever and as much as you like, but trust your chef to showcase peak-season catches. While you won’t find the same delicacies in the main dining room, the à la carte menu offers impressive sushi and prepared plates, from housemade udon to made-to-order tofu.