Rakuya

Pretty great Japanese food. I sort of wish the szechuan ramen was a bit spicier, but it was still tasty. The curry and chicken cutlet were so well done. Nice, crispy, and flakey. Their menu is also huge, would definetly come back again to try more thinga.

I went to Rakuya for happy hour, and it was honestly one of the best sushi experiences I’ve had in DC. Everything was so fresh and beautifully prepared — the salmon roe nigiri and red sea bream nigiri were absolute standouts, but I also loved the Seoul Train roll, branzini, and a few other nigiri pieces I tried. The Very Berry cocktail was perfectly balanced — fruity, refreshing, and such a great complement to the sushi. Between the quality, the presentation, and the value for happy hour, Rakuya easily earned a spot on my list of favorites. I’ll definitely be back soon!

I have been a loyal Rakuya customer for 5 years now. I am never disappointed with the sushi because the fish is always fresh. The service is stellar and it is an awesome spot for a date night! They also have an amazing happy hour and a nice patio setup during the summertime. Check out their lunch specials!

Cute restaurant in Dupont Circle. The food was good, but relatively expensive for the overall experience. For reference, we had the Tonkotsu soup and the Yakisoba. As an appetizer, we tried the dumpling soup, which was excellent.

wow! My first time here and I’m DEFINITELY COMING BACK!!! Sit at the sushi bar, it’s a dope experience. The food is WORTH IT. Also request Evan as your server. He was dope and attentive. Green Book Approved.