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1. LB

   LydiaB

   Washington DC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great experience, lovely ambience and the service is delightful!

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2. JJ

   JJWEsq

   New York Area

   61 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   61 reviews

   Dined on March 15, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   My husband and I love Japanese restaurants and this is one of our favorite....ever. The food is spectacular. Do not miss it if you are in D.C. Jenna C., our waitress, was superb and the General Manger was very attentive and friendly. You must go here!

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3. DC

   lsDC20001

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on March 14, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Service was spot on. The food was amazing. I loved Tico and was sad to see it go but glad there is a new favorite in the space.

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4. KM

   KevinM

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 14, 2023

   overall5food4service5ambience4

   Good food, quick sevice excellent cocktails overall I would go back

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5. SM

   SayoM

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 12, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I, my husband and our son who used to live in Japan also really enjoyed their kind service, delicious foods, quality…everything! People there were friendly, also had professional service for us. We came back for our dinner next day too. One of the Sushi chef, Alexander gave us wonderful service, cooked beautiful sushi rolls in front of us at sushi bar and we enjoyed to talk with him. Everybody who work there were wonderful. We loved all Nigiri, rolls, Japanese foods, desserts we ordered. We’d love to come back to Namako when we come to D.S again. Arigatou, Gracious!

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   pgso300

   Washington DC

   45 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   45 reviews

   Dined on March 12, 2023

   overall5food4service5ambience4

   Great Service. Bartender Bill was fabulous and helpful.

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   gypsyfoodie411

   Washington DC

   39 reviews

   5.0

   39 reviews

   Dined on March 12, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A friend and I dined here post theater and were not disappointed. Despite a late night reservation, we were treated well and not rushed. The service was attentive, food delicious, and presentation beautiful. I would return again.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 12, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food and service. Definitely would come back

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 12, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food and service were both amazing!

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    Shan

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Second time here and the first time was great, but Bill took this experience over the top. He was friendly, personable, and knowledgeable about the menu. Everything he recommended turned out delicious and the drinks were even better. Looking forward to my next visit

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    pixelww

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent sushi (and worth the price), can recommend Candy Cane, Namaste, and Almost Paradise. Also, the Local Greens Salad and/or one of the Gyoza are great starter options.

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12. AS

    AndreS

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our first time here. The service started off a little slow. But as the server got caught up with her tables she rocked it. Souad B was really attentive and kept the drinks flowing. We tried the Sailor Moon which had the taste profile similar to a sangria. The edamame with smoked salt was quite tasty. The smokiness of the edamame and smoked salt introduced a level of complexity compared to just regular salt. My partner who is vegan had the avocado / cucumber rolls. I had the Florida roll, Spicy Salmon roll, Wagu Nigiri, Maguro Sashimi and Tako Sashimi (ok I was starving)!!!! You cannot go wrong with any food choices at this place. Everything was fresh and well executed. And the service was cohesive. Everyone worked together effortlessly. We were literally the last to leave. The GM was very friendly and polite. He was very gracious about asking about our experience. Which was absolutely GREAT!! 10/10 here!!!

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13. OS

    OSCAR

    Washington DC

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    It was OK. A couple of dishes were good, the rest average and overpriced.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great fresh fish

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15. JG

    JimG

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great starters, high quality sushi, and fantastic cocktails. Try the shrimp tempura and the omakase sushi.

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16. H

    Halcyon

    Washington DC

    84 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    A great spot for sushi and other great items. The service was excellent and we will be back often!

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    Alex

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience5

    Food was quite good but unbelievably overpriced for being small plates.

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    Ahpa

    San Diego

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience4

    Waitress didn’t check on us at all. Water was never refilled. Had to wait at least 15 min after asking for the check twice.

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    sap215

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and great job with dealing with 7 people which seems annoying to plan a dinner that size in dc. Food was great!

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    JordanD

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had an amazing time at Nama Ko. The food was exquisite, and so fresh. The drinks were perfect, well made, balanced, all of the flavors were present. We shared the Almost Paradise rolls, Wagyu Dumplings, the duck breast and the King Crab risotto. Cant wait to go back and try some of their other dishes.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    The drinks were every well they were sold out of a few things.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My girlfriend and I sat at the counter for a Valentine’s Day celebration. We started out with one of their specials for the day which featured an amazing toro tuna tartare and a fantastically king salmon crudo (it’s a must try), setting a great tone for the evening. We then went through several different courses featuring sushi rolls and nigiri. Everything came out very fast and was presented beautifully. Our server was on top of everything and made sure we were taken well care of. Highlight of the evening was the crab risotto, probably one of the best I’ve ever had. Finished off the meal with mango-coconut-yuzu soft serve which provided a refreshing end to the experience. Bring a date here if you are looking to impress, food, service and the general vibe of the place was top tier. Will definitely be returning.

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23. SE

    SamE

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very nice restaurant, but would save it for more special occasions.

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2

    Meh food. Overpriced.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    It’s a cool spot, great sushi, must try their specially rolls! Cocktail list is delicious. It can get a little pricey, but what isn’t these days. We love the atmosphere too: good music, it doesn’t have a Japanese hot spot look, more like a vibe spot in the city that serves sushi.

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    Anonymous

    Washington DC

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was awesome, and the bartenders were a lot of fun! The restaurant has a great vibe and the service was very good too.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    The food was amazing, the sushi wasn’t anything out of this world but the quality of fish was fantastic. The mains and “no rules” items that we ordered were fantastic. The waygu dumplings are a must along with the pork chop! The candy cane roll was fantastic too!

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28. MS

    MimiS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding! Fresh, innovative food. Superb service. Knowledgeable and helpful waiter. Great atmosphere. Awesome vibe!

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food, staff, chef and management were all as spectacular as the soft serve truffle ice cream. I can’t wait to go back.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Food was interesting, creative and very well done. Great experience.

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    Genevieve

    Washington DC

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Had an excellent brunch! One of us had a dairy allergy, and so our waitress marked everything on the menu that they could eat.

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32. AK

    AlexK

    Atlantic City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Food, quality and service were excellent! The vibe was higher energy with music playing and tables closer together but overall a great experience for restaurant week.

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33. JS

    JaneS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    I had read about Nama Ko in the Washingtonian Magazine and really wanted to try some of the unique menu items. So I made a reservation for their restaurant week special, which my husband and I made it a date night. The ambiance was really nice and the decor was modern with some Asian touches. the dark brown tones with the lighted stone wall (behind the bar) and light curtains was a nice combination. The biggest issue I had was that it was quite loud with the music and the full restaurant crowd of people. While I could still have a conversation with my husband and the wait staff, I still felt that I had to speak a little louder than I normally would. The music was energetic and a louder than I prefer. The lighting was good. although in some areas in the main dining area was a little darker. I will say that we were there at peak times on a Saturday night around 7pm, so it was pretty busy. As for the food, that was the star of the show. The appetizers were fresh and flavorful. The matzoh ball miso soup was very good, but could have been a little hotter (but that's my preference). The duck bao was amazing. I had the aged pork and my husband, the crispy chicken. They were perfectly cooked and so delicious. We also had cocktails which were unique and very tasty. They were not part of the restaurant week menu, however. The desserts were also unique and a nice end to a great meal. It was a wonderful dining experience, noise level aside. We ended up ordering some other small appetizers to try since they sounded so good; which they were. I really loved their fresh sushi and sashimi appetizers. I will say that it is a nice place for a date, but it can(and most likely) be an expensive date night. Our bill was more than I expected, but I was already prepared that it was going to up there. That's the only thing that made me give the overall 4 stars instead of 5. Overall, I would still recommend Nano Ko. Its a nice place and the food is unique but still familiar.

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34. M

    Marta

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We sat at the sushi bar and had a wonderful time! I would not hesitate to return if we are in the area. The rolls were fresh and excellent!

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35. SQ

    SusieQ

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The risotto needs work. Would not recommend it. The flavor and texture is off.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience4

    Nama Ko was very pricey for the quality and quantity of food we got. We received very small portions and we ended up walking out of the restaurant still hungry after paying a $200 check! If you’re hungry, do not go here.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Food was excellent during rest week, we were rushed by our waiter so much so that he got us in and out in 60 min…SMH. I guess they need to turn tables around very quick🤷🏽‍♂️

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38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5

    For the price, this was my least favorite restaurant that I have been to in DC. The quality of food did not compare to other restaurants, the taste was not unique! Sake was nice and ambiance was great!

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    Stevie

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    I have been to Nama Ko on four occasions--twice for dinner, once for brunch, and one for restaurant week dinner. My two original a la carte dinners were fantastic. The miso soup was some of the best I've had and the roasted mushrooms a must-get. Cocktails and sushi rolls (Candy Cane and the spicy salmon house roll) were excellent. The miso truffle soft serve for dessert was also a highlight and not something I'd skip. On one occasion we ordered the pieces of Hamachi sashimi but they brought us the appetizer version--at twice the price--which we didn't realize until the bill came. Wish the waiter had clarified when we ordered. However, it went downhill from there. Went for brunch and had truly amazing service--though, we were one of about three tables at the time. The waiter gave us almost an entire bottle of free Prosecco, so I certainly can't complain about that. The brunch portions were incredibly small, though, with one "Brunch Special" not being enough to feed one person. They were priced low, so maybe I shouldn't have been surprised, but then why were they not billed as starters? And once you order more than one to feel full, it's no longer a decent price. The duck bao buns were disappointing--the bun itself wonderful, but the duck in an odd patty form. The shrimp and congee was ok, though had far less shrimp and pork belly than pictured online. Brunch was aggressively fine. And restaurant week... restaurant week was a bit of a scam. One of the "mains" I recognized as the disappointing shrimp and congee from the brunch menu, my soup was about half the size of the a la carte version, the crab salad was imitation, and the piece of cooked fish I received as my main was so small it may as well been for ants. Don't get me wrong--it was delicious--but after three miniscule courses, my dining companions and I were so hungry we had to order sushi before our dessert arrived, adding onto our already high bill. It truly felt like we were being ripped off.

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    chapo

    Washington DC

    88 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Good food and experience. There’s just better restaurants around.

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