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The chef behind this 16-seat omakase counter built his D.C. following at a food hall, which is a slightly unglamorous origin story for something this polished. Kiyomi is a proper sushi counter now, with a weekday lunch omakase that remains the kind of deal that makes regulars feel like insiders, and a Friday dinner omakase for anyone who wants the full, unhurried version.
Two honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Washingtonian The Hot List: 10 Restaurants Around DC We’re Loving Right Now
- The Washington Post The 40 Best Restaurants In and Around D.C.
One number, weighted & current 79
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Red snapper with lime zest Washingtonian
- Seared fatty tuna Washingtonian
- Yuzu-garlic yellowtail Washingtonian
- Salmon aji amarillo Washingtonian
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