In DC for march: good Japanese restaurant?

[ithacan]

For her 16th birthday my daughter wanted to go to the DC march, so we're headed down for that.

But she also wants a nice birthday dinner, and she loves Japanese food.

So for all you DC-based DUers, any suggestions of a good place we can bring her? (reasonably priced preferred :-)

[seemunkee]

1. Tako Grill

My boss who spent many years living in Japan loves the Tako Grill.
http://www.takogrill.com/aboutus/index.html

[sbj405]

2. Well not in DC, but accessible - Matuba

One in Arlington and one in Bethesda
http://www.matuba-sushi.com/

[ithacan]

3. Thanks! Anything in DC itself?

Thanks guys for the suggestions, they look great.

If possible though I'd like to go to a place in the city.

Anything in DC?

[kwassa]

4. best food is in Bethesda

close to the city, much Asian food there, too.

many choices. I don't know of Japanese in the city, maybe in the Dupont Circle area, another major restaurant zone.

[ithacan]

5. thanks

we'll check that out.

[MountainLaurel]

6. Sushi-Ko

Gets good reviews.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

7. Sakana in Dupont Circle

Great sushi, fantastic prices. She'll love it. 2 blocks from the Metro.

However...

If you're really celebrating, go to Makoto :http://www.gayot.com/restaurantpages/info.php?tag=DCRES01576&code=DC

VERY traditional Japanese setting - you will have to remove your shoes and wear slippers. Great experience. You'll need to taxi there, as it's nowhere close to the Metro.

[Shakespeare]

8. The best sushi in the metro area is at Akasaka in the 'burbs.

In Alexandria (far, far south Alexandria).

http://local.yahoo.com/details;_ylt=Ajci13CYowVMk.V3WZUckWeHNcIF?id=12701428&state=DC&city=Washington&stx=akasaka+restaurant&csz=Washington%2C+DC&fr=dd-local-more&ed=.O3k7q131DyDf5TFCbDCstyDZiQDMy2htBsSNCT5D6E_iJG0Rq40rjVO&lcscb=

Edited to add: if I recall, the Metro will get you there (within a block or two).

[ithacan]

9. Thanks everyone!!

I'm on my way out the door, this is a great set of recommendations! My daughter and I thank you.

See you at the march!