by Magda Nakassis

Sushi-Ko
2309 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007
(202) 333-4187
Washington, DC’s oldest sushi restaurant remains (with little argument) its best. In the safe hands of creative director and co-owner Daisuku Utagawa and head chef Koji Terano, Sushi-Ko succeeds in bringing sushi fanatics, discriminating foodies, and Glover Park locals a stunning blend of traditional and creative Japanese fare. Wielding his $2,000 knife, Chef Terano treats Washingtonians to the best fish in town and a menu that is utterly gourmet. (The “sushi moriawase”—the chef’s pick of that day’s finest fish and rolls—is highly, highly, highly recommended.) In addition to Terano’s culinary skill, Sushi-Ko prides itself on Utagawa’s innovation. He has pioneered the pairing of Japanese food with French burgundies, and the man is a genuine international culinary playboy—trekking across the globe in search of the world’s finest foods and techniques, and folding them back into Sushi-Ko’s menu. DC is blessed to be the home of such a cutting-edge veteran.