The back of this tiny Japanese market, off the beaten path in Bethesda, has a sushi counter that serves uncomplicated nigiri with traditional fillings like natto (fermented soybeans) and a range of sushi, sashimi, and chirashi platters that all costs around $20. Carryout and Doordash delivery are available.

This Friendship Heights staple is known for picturesque platters that offer impeccable raw fish carved into the shape of flowers. The bar is currently closed. Reservations are for indoor dining, but patio dining is open on a first come, first served basis. Sushiko is a cashless restaurant. Order take-out here or call ahead.

This newer addition to the scene offers a combination not often seen around D.C. — Ethiopian kifto sandwiches and Japanese fish under the same roof. Sushi offerings are largely combinations ranging from $29.99 to $49.99.

Perry's is a dining destination thanks to its amazing rooftop bar decked out in strings of lights overlooking Adams Morgan. It also has a full and varied sushi menu. Carryout and delivery are available through the restaurant’s website.

Glover Park’s tried-and-true place for raw fish is known for its Butterfly Roll, a generous lineup of shrimp tempura, crab meat, and eel. The flounder carpaccio with truffle vinaigrette sauce is another hit. Wash down offerings with hard-to-find Japanese beers like Orion. Joe Biden was a regular here while he lived nearby in the Vice President’s residence. It’s now open again for dining in. Carryout available here.

Minoru Ogawa, whose father and brother are master sushi chefs in Japan, flies in fish from Tokyo. At Ogawa, omakase tastings start at $195. He also lends his knife-wielding expertise to Zeppelin in Shaw. Carryout and delivery info here.

Many people flock to this affordable sushi restaurant in the Palisades that sticks to basic nigiri and maki. There are no monstrous dragon rolls at Kotobuki. Instead, find items like kamameshi (vegetables and meat serve in an iron kettle) accompanied by sashimi and small dishes.

Late-night karaoke is back at this Shaw hangout with a table reservation. Pick out some seafood shu mai dumplings or whitefish ceviche to pair with the bar’s colorful maki rolls and simple sashimi bites. Remember to get cocktails, too, like a shareable quart of the Zephyr, with vodka, Pimms, pandan, cucumber, ginger, lime, and bubbles. Online ordering here.

Union Market district’s sleek Japanese spot is back with traditional sashimi and sushi feasts, as well as small plates, meats and fish cooked over a robata grill, and sake. Online ordering available through the website, and O-Ku has rooftop seating, too.

This super small Japanese restaurant makes for a serene lunch or dinner destination in busy Georgetown. Expect precise preparations of the standard sashimi, nigiri, and chirashi, all with the highest quality fish. Open for dine-in and takeout; contact restaurant directly.

Chefs selections of nigiri and sashimi go for $25 and $35, respectively, at restaurateur Michael Schlow’s foray into sushi. One crunchy hand roll folds in salmon skin, cucumber, tempura flakes, red roe, and eel sauce. Vegetarian nigiri (spicy eggplant, beet tartare) are not to be missed. It’s also worth deviating from sushi for small plates like pork gyoza in a velvety soy-truffle broth or a kobe beef slider. Order for pickup and delivery here. A new sibling bar running out of Tico on 14th Street NW also serves signature maki with Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) touches.

This punky, party-ready sushi dive turns stuffy dining on its head with a gong that rings with every order of a sake bomb, creative rolls with fillings like tempura-fried sweet potato, and buckets of tater tots. For those not into the super-fresh fish, the menu includes lots of vegan options. Take the party home with delivery, pick-up, or the DIY at-home sushi kit. Sticky Rice has locations on H Street and in Ivy City.

Located near the White House, this addition to the local dining scene serves lobster rolls, spot prawn nigiri, and even rare fugu, or blowfish. Chef Yoshihisa Ota also operates the well-regarded Yuzu in Bethesda, Maryland. Reservations here. Takeout and delivery available.

Takumi draws raves from the suburban set for dishes like seared scallop with yuzu and a delicate chirashi bowl. Don't be turned off by the unassuming strip mall location and neon signage. Chef Jay Yu is a veteran of Kaz Sushi Bistro who worked his way up from a start at Safeway. Takeout also available; call restaurant directly.

Wagyu beef finds its way into nigiri at this Barracks Row sushi spot. Pieces of fish dwarf the rice portions for nigiri. Owner Steve Yoon is also behind Arlington’s Sushi Rock. Pickup and delivery also available here.

At high-end Japanese sushi spot Nara-Ya, Hawaiian chef Lucas Irwin presents gorgeous “neo-traditional” Japanese plates in a space that doesn’t hold back (the seats are covered in pink leopard fabric and one wall wrapped in a print of cherry blossoms in bloom). Rolls include rice that’s been milled, or “polished,” on-site, a rarity in the U.S. For the full experience, opt for the chef’s omakase (also available vegan) for $95 or the chef’s luxe omakase for $155.