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Neighborhood:

Georgetown

Cuisines:

Japanese, Sushi

Tags:

sushi, takeout

hours:

Lunch: Tue-Sat noon-2:30 pm; Dinner: Tue-Thu 5-9:30 pm, Fri-Sat 5-10:30 pm; Sun 5-9:30 pm

Price:

$

Quick Take

This tiny sushi spot serves top-quality fish at equally delicious prices.

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2006 Fall Dining Guide
By Tom Sietsema
Washington Post Magazine
Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006

"Cheap" and "sushi" are words best avoided together; high-quality fish tends to be expensive, after all. One exception to my rule of thumb is this second-story Japanese shoebox, where chef Hisao Abe offers nearly 20 kinds of sushi for a buck apiece. Among the finds are buttery toro, rich glazed eel, mellow yellowtail and creamy lobster (salad) -- each slipped on a finger of rice and each tasting fresh. Exceptions, such as tired sea urchin, are rare. Over the seasons, I've come to appreciate the ritual sameness of each visit. Ding! goes a bell whenever anyone passes through the ground-floor entrance. A soundtrack of the Beatles plays nonstop. Invariably, the waitresses are gracious, and the sake is poured into square lacquered boxes. Invariably, I wish Kotobuki were closer to my home.

 
 
 
 
 

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a Nice Neighborhood Sushi Bar

Posted by ntonks | Jan 24, 2009 | Mark as Inappropriate

I've never been to Japan, but this is how I would imagine a local sushi bar to look like. The chef and his assistants busy behind the bar preparing some of the best sushi in town. And this is the case with Kotobuki. The dining area is so small that your inevitably bump into your neighbor. The sushi, however is exceptional. The ingredients are fresh and the wasabi strong. I tried the eel kamameshi and that dish was very good. The eel was moist and tender and totally boneless. The sauce was savory with just the right combination of saltiness and sweetness. The only downside to the meal was that the tuna sashimi that came as a side dish was not as fresh as to be expected. The service waas prompt and gracious. Best of all the price was right.

Good sushi, great prices.

Posted by toerr1064 | Dec 24, 2008 | Mark as Inappropriate

Some of the better sushi in town, with nice/quick service at an amazing price. [Make sure to try the lobster sushi.] What's not to like???

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