NaRa-Ya

88 District Square SW Floor 3.1, Washington - 20024
423 reviews
Japanese
(202) 301-8145

Went here for my birthday dinner! Everything was amazing and the staff even saw to it that I was seated near the windows (I really wanted a view of the water). When booking online, I was asked if my dinner was for a special occasion. I put that it was my birthday but never mentioned it to staff. They still surprised me with birthday Mochi at the end of my meal! It was fantastic and I will definitely return!

Angelo was our sever and he made our experience there a great one! I will for sure go back again!

The food was delicious. We did the Chef's Lux Omakase and it did not disappoint! Our server was attentive, made great recommendations, and engaging. Highly recommended!

Amazing experience! Got seating right away on a Sunday afternoon for a table of two. View and decor was amazing, especially the downstairs entrance. Great place to take pictures. Server was very welcoming and quick. Food was delicious and exceeded my expectations! First time trying dumpling and I loved it! Drinks were so yummy and looked amazing! Extra points for playing Bad Bunny!!!!!

The staff at Nara-Ya are so attentive and knowledgeable. They really want you to have the best time possible. Game-changingly good "vegan tasting menu"!

We went for a birthday celebration on the 4th of July and did the chefs tasting. 3 vegans and one pescatarian. Everything was outstanding! The service was incredible. The vegan options were amazing. Everyone was very satisfied with they’re meal.

Such a beautiful place and the food was percentaged beautifully. Amazing quality and no complaintd. Staff were friendly and started out with a bang but as it got busier you could tell they needed some additional help to keep up with everything that was happening. Not necessarily their fault knowing that it’s hard to find good help these days but it did downplay how spectacular the ambience and the food was.

Our server and service team was fantastic! The location and decor are wonderful and fun. The food is really expensive for what you get. It's lovely and tasty and thoughtfully built, but really pricey. For example, to have something like a tuna-based roll with a teeny, tiny sliver of tuna, then have the rest of the roll bulked out with rice and sauces is really not appealing. There are some really cool appetizers (their wagyu tartare, for example very clever presentation) Go for a drink and the view, but if you want a full meal it's gonna cost you big time.

My second time ordering the tasting menu and it didn’t disappoint! The chef nails it with a perfect mix of amazing sushi, cooked dishes and exquisite desserts. Attentive and informative service by Angel and the staff.

Beautiful views of Wharf! The food was excellent. We had sushi and it was top notch. Fresh, savory and well prepared.