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OYA
(Now Closed)Sushi Restaurant, Lounge, and Asian Restaurant$$$$
Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington
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Washington PostSeptember 23, 2014A sexy and sophisticated sushi lounge, Oya offers a great happy hour with discounted sushi, snacks and cocktails. Even better: It runs until 8 p.m. Read more
Rob BouknightApril 2, 2013Modern-Contempory Ambience worth the trip and the Sushi is excellent. Regular Menu items range from fair to excellent. Excessive Sake menu and limited wine menu but amazing cocktail/drink menu
Allyson HarttenJanuary 30, 2015Superb. The sushi is out of this world. At lunch, try the Chirashi bowl - fresh and clean flavors. Not to mention the restaurant itself is stunning. :)
Eric K. Noji, M.D.June 5, 2012OYA is a wonderful place. Up there with my favorite sushi place in DC, Sushi Taro on 17th and P. But still a bit below my cousins place in Tokyo. See attached link. Read more
Vino50: Grape American Road TripMarch 21, 2015Try the Heirloom Carrot Salad - Heirloom Carrot salad with cumin spiced goat cheese at Oya Restaurant #DC @oyarestaurant #foodporn #nomnom (via @Foodspotting)
Food NetworkApril 18, 2013Broaden your sushi horizons with rolls including the Short Rib Tempura Roll, the alligator-filled Godzilla Roll and the Fruit Roll Up. Via CityEats.com Read more
Ruth LaToison IfillAugust 14, 2014I always say the amazing food could be gross; I would still go to get awesome drinks and be in a beautiful atmosphere. Ask for Charles.- Vino50: Grape American Road TripMarch 21, 2015Try the Veal Ossobuco - Veal Osobucco with saffron mashed potatoes at Oya Restaurant #DC @oyarestaurant #foodporn #nomnom (via @Foodspotting)
John HaberlandJuly 29, 2013Pretty tasty. I loved the spicy crunchy shrimp and the sticky ribs. The shiso whiskey cocktail is also amazing.- Vino50: Grape American Road TripOctober 31, 2011Huge selection of Regional American Craft Wine. The Texas Tempranillo is perfect with lamb or try the Shindig FInger Lakes white with sushi.
Badma IWncJuly 11, 2012Great sushi place... And the bar has also great selection of drinks as well...
Serena MayJuly 26, 2013Got the short rib sushi for happy hour. It was heartwarming--tender, flavorful meat, topped with mashed potato.
MahoganieJade BrowneJuly 10, 2011I came in Feb for my birthday. Fantastic! It was crowded and the wait was only 2 mins! even better! try the ginger peach sangria. niiiice!
Samantha GriederNovember 14, 2011$20 3-course lunch has a ton of options. It's a great, tasty deal if you're in the area on a weekday.
You can't go wrong with the spicy tuna roll. Absolutely delicious. Good mix drinks, too.
chiaraSeptember 23, 2013get a table by the waterfall - fab ambiance - rainbow roll & typhoon roll yummy!
They gave me a free drink for checking in and saying (a well-deserved!) something nice!
The Hibachi Jalepeno rolls are really good. Perfect place for a Sunday date night. Great ambiance, lighting and privacy.
- Vino50: Grape American Road TripMarch 18, 2012A top spot in DC with eclectic wines from around the USA. Texas Tempranillo or Arizona Syrah anyone?
Gus Montes de OcaAugust 15, 2012Ask for Kate. Excellent tableside service. Great Restaurant Week menu too
Andrea NewlandOctober 13, 2010Fancier resturant, great ambience. Sushi/French cuisine. Crab Tempura sushi roll was my favorite!
DC N.O.R.E.August 22, 2013If you go for happy hour, expect for the WHOLE group to be charged as one. (Even if you aren't at a table). One of the laziest practices ever. Peach bourbon drink is good. Awful customer service.
Ashley OberdorffOctober 22, 2009Go to Oya. Order one of their unique sushi rolls..think meat and potatoes rather than fish. Make sure to get a darker and stormier while you're at it.
Erin W.August 23, 2010Love the décor here... and the delicious cocktails. Try the apricot royale and peach sangria.
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014Peter Smith, chef of Newton's Table, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Sea bass. Read more
Peter WuMarch 10, 2010The Dark and Stormier drink is fantastic. So's the sushi roll with the jalapeño! Love the decor too!
Gregory OttoOctober 4, 2010The Yellowtail Sushi roll and the Bulleit Proof cocktail is a perfect way to start the weekend.
Try the yang white wine or yin red wine. Blended exclusively by the sommelier, moi!
Quentin MorganSeptember 17, 2010You have to try the short rib tempura roll. The best thing on the menu
Happy hour here is an event. But go any time, you'll be impressed. Every time.
- The noche chocolate wine is a sinful dessert wine!
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Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:00 PM–11:30 PM
- Sat
- 5:00 PM–11:30 PM
- Sun
- 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
(202) 393-1400
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- 7.2
"You’re most likely here for sushi & it’s all fantastic! Hygienic covers are placed over the food on the conveyer belt. Ramen for $7.50 per bowl is also worth a try! Great for eating with a group!"
Alex Linkey - 8.1
"This is a great place, but the baked mussel appetizer is out of this world!"
Jonathan Tuzman - 6.8
"Cantonese noodles with veggies (and tofu) are the bomb! Try the veggie egg rolls (yes, egg - not spring- rolls). They are great!"
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- 8.7
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Optimus Prime - 7.2
"Great bar menu, mojitos are amazing, food is awesome just don't come if you're in a hurry"
Lorenzo Latney - 9.1
"Loved the falafel, crispy eggplant, sauteed shrimp with dill, and ground lamb and tahini in a crisp pita."
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