Our absolute favorite sushi restaurant in the District is Sakana, on P Street in Dupont. It's located below street level, and the entrance is not one that would usually entice a visitor, but you won't be disappointed. The crowds on almost any given night will attest to that. Their sushi seems to be much fresher and more flavorul that other sushi spots around the city, and the prices are surprisingly affordable ($9 for soup and 12 pieces of sushi).
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