Kabuki

This sushi bar is consistently decent. I return here frequently and really like it. It’s a food court, i.e., not at all elegant or high-​class, and the sushi is appropriately ordinary. It’s not a destination date, for sure. But if you’re just eating by yourself or grabbing and taking back to the office, this is more than good enough for everyday eating. I always feel good after Kabuki sushi. Gave them just three stars a few months ago, but I keep going back and realize I was too stingy before.

I can always get what I came for at Kabuki and that’s quick, affordable, consistent sushi. I wouldn’t expect any more from a good court sushi place, but it’s a good place to get your fresh fish fix if you’re not too much of a sushi snob. I usually get the Miami roll with tuna and avocado and a tempura roll, which is a good amount of food and keeps you under $ 10.
I’ve also tried the teriyaki, which is pretty pedestrian and not too cheap but a lot of food. When I’m in the mood for something really greasy and delicious I get what I call «greasy beef» aka beef teriyaki sans vegetables.
Don’t come here expecting top of the line sushi but don’t shy away just because it’s in a food court, I’ve eaten here at least 20 times with no food safety issues at all.

This is a small sushi outfit inside of the Eat at National Place food court in the National Place building (1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW), which actually has its entrance on F Street NW, between 13^th and 14^th Streets NW.
The chefs are prompt and polite, and the quality of the eel & avocado roll, as well as the tuna and salmon nigiri are excellent. Haven’t tried their entire menu yet. They DO NOT have white tuna (escolar), unfortunately.
Typical sushi prices ($ 4.50 for eel & avocado roll), $ 2.95 for a two piece order of samon nigiri, $ 1.50 for a soda. I think they have some combo pricing (various combinations of items for a less pricey lunch). They close around 6:50 pm.