This review is specifically for the Omakase Counter located in the back room, offering a three-hour seafood journey brimming with innovative and unforgettable experiences. Kudos, Chef!

YUM! It's been a long while since I've been here... the last time was before covid. Back then, the happy hour was 50% off but now it is 25% on parts of the menu. Prices are higher than I remember as well. That is probably the one downfall I would call out. Aside from that, I showed up for happy hour ahead of time and had a gift certificate from a birthday present. I ordered a lot. There on my own after a few tough weeks at work and I was ready to eat. I ordered a whole boatful and a separate plate. Pretty sure it was how much I saw other customers order as a pair... maybe even more. Go big or go home! There were some new items like the wagyu with uni. The wagyu was full price but I was ready to treat myself and helloooo it melted in my mouth. It was delicious. The uni was also good and a delicious touch but not as rich as the Big Mac combo that I like to get from Sushi by M in NYC. I would probably still get it again. The fish overall was fresh. The servers were pretty good but a bit distracted. I think probably because they were also setting up at opening while serving the initial influx of customers. It was not too bad though. I was also super thirsty from baking in the sun outside to wait for happy hour before they opened so was chugging water faster than the average diner. I would come back again but more of an occasional treat.

One of my favorite sushi spots ever! Giving this a 4.5 because the pork belly appetizers came late but it was amazing. Love the sushi Jo set - the nigiri is amazing quality and literally melts in your mouth. I also really liked the habanero scallop roll.

Hmmm what happened? I've been coming to Taro every time I'm in town for the past 5 years. As often as once a month but I most confess due to injury I haven't been there for a good 7-8 months. The price hike is way overdue I know but a Jo Chirashi went from having the occasional Uni, Amaebi, and often hotate to just nicer cuts of fish. Tokujo Sushi is still good.

Second time back at this Michelin star resto for our date night. We got the sushi tokujo which is a selection of 10 nigiri and a complimentary roll. I also got the wagyu sushi which features an A5 grade Japan wagyu beef that has the most succulent texture ever and literally melts in your mouth. It comes in 3 and after each mouth, it left me yearning for more. A must go if you're craving high quality sushi in town.

I had not been to Sushi Taro in several years. The food, as always, did not disappoint: superb in every way. Every dish was delicious and well-presented. The service, on the other hand, was mediocre. As one example: At some point, our table was a bit messy with bits of food, soy sauce, etc. I expected the waitress to clean it up. She did not. I cleaned it up with two of our napkins, and then placed the dirty napkins at the edge of the table. The waitress came, removed a couple of empty dishes, and left the napkins. The waitress brought more food, but still didn't take the napkins. I had to ask her to remove the dirty napkins and bring two clean ones. Another example: the waitress never asked us if we wanted anything from the drink menu. Again, I had to ask her, after she'd delivered the food, if we could order drinks. This is not five-star service. More like three-star. And not the service you expect when you're going to be paying $300+ on dinner. If you want to know five-star service, book a meal at Le Diplomate, where the waiter will clean the table if it gets messy, and will always be watching to see if anything is needed. But even most diners, in my experience, have better-trained waiters.

Sushi Taro is a small, intimate restaurant in Dupont that has a variety of unique sushi rolls. My friend and I popped in for Happy Hour and were excited to dive in! The dim lighting and close proximity to the street is beautiful - especially if you like people watching in the city The sushi was tasty - very soft rice and vibrant seafood to match each flavorful bite. Not too salty or overbearing! My personal favorite roll was the Crab Old Bay Roll and the Yellowtail. The service was speedy and very accommodating - specifically when we were not satisfied with our cocktails. Great rolls and a fun experience to share with friends!

The easiest 5 stars I've ever given. If you love sushi, Sushi Taro is a must. Truly some of the freshest, high quality, authentic sushi I've had in the district (and probably my life). I went for restaurant week with a group of friends and got to try several of their sushi and non-sushi offerings and loved every single thing. The sukiyaki was incredibly flavorful and the spicy tuna roll was chefs kiss. The sake pairing was so fun and overall I felt like we got a great deal. The service was excellent and attentive Sushi Taro is not cheap and definitely a pricier sushi spot, but cannot recommend it enough for a special occasion. Bonus points for using real wasabi!

Happy hour visit. A Must-Add to your sushi list. Friendly service. I'm on a mocktail kick and the bartender kindly offered to make me a drink based on my really inadequate description of what I wanted. Phenomenal drink. Likely a one off for the drink, but the hospitality surely is ever going! Delicious sushi and great ambiance. I love the seasonal menus for sushi. The Happy Hour specials are really a great deal for high quality sushi in the city. Come check it out next time you're in DuPont Circle!

Lovely meal with wonderful, attentive service! My family was celebrating an anniversary so we decided to splurge with a visit to Sushi Taro. We of course ordered the Kaiseki Tasting menu and worked our way through what would be a pretty giant and special meal. The food was delicious! Especially loved the takoyaki with brussels sprouts, the mushroom soup (the lotus root dumpling in the soup was a great surprise too), the sukiyaki (half of us upgraded to wagyu. Both meats were fantastic, but the consensus of course was that the wagyu was more delicious), and the choose your own sushi (I'm personally quite partial to eel and fatty tuna so I was glad there was a chance to order it since it wasn't part of the other nigiri courses). The dessert was also lovely! We shared a bunch, with the signature hoji cha pudding coming up on top as the universal favorite. The staff was super lovely and helpful throughout. They explained each of the dishes, kept our water and tea refilled, answered our questions, and even brought up some champagne so we could celebrate. Was a night to remember, thank you Sushi Taro for making it so special!