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Kema by Kenaki
Japanese
Spicy tuna on crispy rice is the opening argument at this Japanese restaurant tucked into a strip mall in Potomac, the hot, crackly squares doing more work than most entire menus. The kitchen runs through rolls and nigiri alongside small plates, with an Old Bay roll that leans fully into its Maryland zip code. The room skews industrial-chic, which is a fun choice for a shopping center, but the fish keeps the conversation going.
The awards strongest first
- Washingtonian #96 · 100 Very Best Restaurants
One number, weighted & current 64
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Spicy tuna with crispy rice
“This is where to find the area’s best spicy tuna with crispy rice—hot, crackly squares topped with cool, creamy tuna brightened by chili oil and scallions.”
Washingtonian, 2026 -
Old Bay roll
“A take on the regionally ubiquitous Old Bay roll layers sweet lump crab with potato flakes seasoned in Maryland’s signature spice.”
Washingtonian, 2026
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