Ko Japanese Dining

Kaiseki craving satisfied! Ko Japanese Dining, a family-owned restaurant serving authentic Japanese fare in Dupont Circle might just be our new favorite. Mom Mikki is head chef, her daughter is sous chef, her older son is the bartender, and her younger son runs the front of the house. 🥹💕Exquisite food and impeccable service! 🍽 Six-course kaiseki menu: ▪︎ Platter of small plates (tamago with unagi, caramelized pork belly, shrimp dumpling with lotus root, braised beef with potatoes and veggies, squid salad, and pickled veggies) ▪︎ Assorted sashimi (tuna, fatty tuna, yellowtail, and seafood bream) ▪︎ Chawan mushi (savory egg custard) ▪︎ Melt-in-your-mouth grilled wagyu ▪︎ Tempura shrimp, squid and seasonal veggies served with rice and miso soup ▪︎ Vanilla ice cream with macha sauce

This restaurant was such a treat! Their food is authentic and delicious. On top of that, we met the co-owner and owner who were very friendly and added to our experience more. If anyone is craving authentic Japanese food, you must check this place out!

Ok idk if our expectations r too high from the google rating but this is prob the worst Japanese place I've ever been to, i would give it a 0 if it was an option. The service was not good to begin with. The server we had wouldn’t bring anything unless we explicitly asked. The yakiniku was overly salty I could finish the whole rice. The miso soup was really confusing cuz it was fishy and the ginger flavor was really strong. Price was kinda expensive too I feel like this is more expensive than even some nyc japanese restaurants. Also they charge 10% tariff fee, ik its prob not their fault but I would expect the food to be good if ur charging that much.

Wonderful spot for outstanding and authentic Japanese food! I visited Ko Japanese Dining with a couple friends for a Saturday morning brunch after another friend told us it was the best Japanese food she ever had in DC. It absolutely lived up to the hype! It was pretty quiet when we arrived, so we had our pick of seats; we selected a spot next to a window where we could overlook the rest of Dupont. It was cozy and simple, and the food was outstanding. I got the grilled mackerel, which included two beautifully grilled fillets with a side of miso soup, rice, and diced radish. The fish was remarkably fresh and super tender, and it was super flavorful on its own but also paired well with the soy sauce and sides of radish or lemon. They offer two different types of mackerel (white and blue), a

Phenomenal food every single time! This place has become a favorite for my friends and me. The authentic, home-style cooking is incredible, and their chicken karaage is a must-try!