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The rare time “affordable” and “sushi” appear in the same sentence

by Missy Frederick@bylinemjf Updated Oct 29, 2018, 12:06pm EDT

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by Missy Frederick@bylinemjf Updated Oct 29, 2018, 12:06pm EDT

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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Sushiko

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.

5455 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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Yosaku

This long-standing Tenleytown locale offers $1 sushi from 5-7:30 p.m. every day.

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4712 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20016

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Sushi from Yosaku

Tono Sushi

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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2605 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

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A roll from Tono Sushi

Wok and Roll

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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2400 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Sakerum

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).

2204 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Rakuya

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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1900 Q St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Nigiri from Rakuya

Sushi Taro

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.

1503 17th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

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Mai Thai Georgetown

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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3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

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Mai Thai in Georgetown

Susheria

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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3101 K St NW, Washington, DC 20007

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Momiji

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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505 H St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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Sushi from Momiji

The Hamilton

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.

600 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

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Asia Nine

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.

915 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004

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Sei

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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444 7th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

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Sushi from Sei

Sushi Rock

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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1900 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

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A shrimp and avocado roll from Sushi Rock

Sea Pearl Restaurant & Lounge

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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8191 Strawberry Ln #2, Falls Church, VA 22042

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A combination roll from Sea Pearl

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Sushiko

5455 Wisconsin Ave, 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.

5455 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Visit Website

Sushiko — Sushiko salmon sushi

Yosaku

4712 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20016

This long-standing Tenleytown locale offers $1 sushi from 5-7:30 p.m. every day.

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4712 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20016

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Sushi from Yosaku

Tono Sushi

2605 Connecticut Ave NW, 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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2605 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

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A roll from Tono Sushi

Wok and Roll

2400 18th St NW, 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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2400 18th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009

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Sushi from Wok and Roll

Sakerum

2204 14th St NW, 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).

2204 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Sushi from Sakerum

Rakuya

1900 Q St NW, 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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1900 Q St NW, Washington, DC 20009

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Nigiri from Rakuya

Sushi Taro

1503 17th St NW, 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.

1503 17th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

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Sushi Taro sushi

Mai Thai Georgetown

3251 Prospect St NW, 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.

Open in Google Maps

3251 Prospect St NW, Washington, D.C. 20007

Visit Website

Mai Thai in Georgetown

Susheria

3101 K St NW, 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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3101 K St NW, Washington, DC 20007

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Momiji

505 H St NW, 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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505 H St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

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Sushi from Momiji

The Hamilton

600 14th St NW, 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.

600 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

Visit Website

Sushi at The Hamilton.

Asia Nine

915 E St NW, 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.

915 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004

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A selection of sushi rolls from Asia Nine

Sei

444 7th St NW, 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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444 7th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20004

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Sushi from Sei

Sushi Rock

1900 Clarendon Blvd, 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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1900 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

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A shrimp and avocado roll from Sushi Rock

Sea Pearl Restaurant & Lounge

8191 Strawberry Ln #2, 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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8191 Strawberry Ln #2, Falls Church, VA 22042

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A combination roll from Sea Pearl

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