Good sushi is practically an elevated art form, and it usually comes with a price tag to match. But dining on Japanese cuisine doesn't always require an expensive night out. Thanks to the popularity of happy hour in D.C., it’s possible to find discounted sushi around town without sacrificing freshness or quality. Here are several places with sushi happy hours that don’t break the bank.
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15 Sushi Happy Hours to Try Now
The rare time “affordable” and “sushi” appear in the same sentence

1. Sushiko
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Try this Chevy Chase restaurant at happy hour if the (totally worth it) omakase tasting menu is out of reach. Hand rolls are $5 and drinks specials are available from 5:30-7:30 p.m. daily.
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2. Yosaku
Washington, D.C. 20016
This long-standing Tenleytown locale offers $1 sushi from 5-7:30 p.m. every day.
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3. Tono Sushi
Washington, DC 20008
Tono Sushi has a daily happy hour until 7:30 p.m. Deals include some $1 nigiri, a few $3 rolls, and discounted drinks and small plates.
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4. Wok and Roll
Washington, D.C. 20009
The patio in Adams Morgan is a prime location for people watching and $1.25 nigiri during the week from 5-8 p.m.
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5. Sakerum
Washington, DC 20009
The sake hour at this sleek sushi joint runs from 4:30-8:03 p.m. (that’s weird) on every weekday but Wednesday, when the specials run all day long. For $5, customers can get beer, sake, some maki and temaki rolls, and certain small plates (cocktails drop to $10).
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6. Rakuya
Washington, DC 20009
Between 4 and 7 p.m. on weekdays at the bar, sushi can range from $5-$10 depending on the offering during happy hour. There are drinks specials, too.
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7. Sushi Taro
Washington, D.C. 20036
Arrive early to snag one of the 11 bar seats before happy hour stars at 5:30 p.m. It runs until 7. The deal is half-priced high-end sushi — including salmon roe nigiri, tamago, and spicy scallop rolls — along with drink specials. Given the quality of the product, it’s arguably the best deal in town.
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8. Mai Thai Georgetown
Washington, D.C. 20007
At this Georgetown spot with views of the Potomac River, select rolls are only $3. Drinks range from $2 to $4 during happy hour from 3:30-6 p.m.
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9. Susheria
Washington, DC 20007
Formerly Maté, the revamped Georgetown restaurant from Mauricio Fraga-Rosenfeld offers $6 maki rolls (like spicy tuna and California) alongside $6 mojitos, margaritas, wine, and beer from 4 to 7 p.m. on weekdays.
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10. Momiji
Washington, D.C. 20001
Every weekday from 3 to 6:30 p.m. cocktails can be had for $5 and beer costs less than $4. Those drinks wash down the discounted specialty rolls ($9). There are some small plates on special, too.
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11. The Hamilton
Washington, D.C. 20005
This crowd-pleaser adjacent to the White House offers its entire sushi menu at half-price every day during happy hour from 3-6 p.m. The same deal applies after 11 p.m.
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12. Asia Nine
Washington, DC 20004
Select rolls are two for $10 during the happy hour that runs from 4 to 8 p.m. on weekdays and all day on Saturday and Sunday.
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13. Sei
Washington, D.C. 20004
Sei has a daily happy hour that goes from 5-8 p.m. Find $7 rolls and $6 hamachi sashimi among other discounted appetizers .
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14. Sushi Rock
Arlington, VA 22201
From 3 to 7:30 p.m., a selection of speciality rolls are priced at $5 at this Arlington location. They also discount several small plates, too.
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15. Sea Pearl Restaurant & Lounge
Falls Church, VA 22042
Those in need of a happy hour in the suburbs can find $4 sushi and $1 oysters from 4 to 8 p.m. (Tuesday through Friday) at this Mosaic District location.
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