The place is a sushi place, but there is also a selection of creative, inventive little dishes, menus, entrees, and even bento boxes. They have "signature sushi" including a soft shell crab roll that my husband thought was delicious. That said, he felt the regular sushi, in this case tuna and yellowtail, was the best he had had in DC.

The restaurant does not skimp on vegetarians, with a number of fascinating vegetable sushis. I had a shitake mushroom sushi and a portobello sun dried tomato roll which was wonderful, but the highlight of the dinner for me was the inari sushi. This is sushi wrapped in a coat of thin, sweetened, marinated (almost pickled) tofu. It's always a great flavor, as the vinegar in the rice, the sweetness of the wrap, the hotness of the wasabe and the saltiness of the soy sauce all combine for a wonderful combination of flavors. Here the flavors were in incredibly good balance, with the sourness of the vinegar, the sweetness of rice and wrap not allowing itself to be overwhelmed by the wasabi and soy sauce (normally much stronger). I coule even taste the sesame seeds flavor more intensely. Note that they even have a vegetarian bento box.

We ended the dinner with dessert: green tea tiramisu for me, and the cheesy flavor of the mascarpone was blended beautifully with the delicate green tea. My husband had rasberry ice cream which, while less experimental, was delicously made.

If what you go out to eat for is a profusion of interesting flavors, then Kaz sushi bistro is certainly a great choice. I can't recommend it enough!

Their Website is at www.kazsushibistro.com

I love sushi, but nowhere do I love it more than at this unassuming bistro. The business district location and big blue plastic awning initially set of warning signs for me. The interior, while warm and comfortable, was short of decoratively impressive and did little to ease my fears that disappointment loomed.

I ordered conservatively, not wanting to end up with a table filled with mediocre sushi. I believe it was after one piece of the scallop nigiri, or perhaps the tuna roll that literally dissolved in my mouth, that I called the waitress back to order more.

The menu is outstanding, with a range of unique options to satisfy even those who are wary of the raw stuff. The Japanese Style Duck Confit with wasabi-miso sauce is nothing short of outstanding, and I have it on good authority that the Grilled Chicken Breast Teriyaki with grilled portobello mushroom and caramelized onion teriyaki sauce doesn't disappoint.

I myself am something of a purist and tend to stick to the nigiri and maki selections. The standard tuna, yellowtail, salmon, and eel are all incredibly fresh, of the highest quality, artfully rolled and presented. Chef's specials change all the time and options like the Sake Poached Sea Scallop with Lemon Cilantro should be pounced on when/if available.

The service is delightful and noise level generally moderate at this relaxed off the beaten path gem. The sake selection is the best in town and you’re welcome to spend all the time that you like without ever feeling the rush of the next reservation. The only way to go wrong here is to overdo it. There is so much that’s so good you may well find yourself wondering if you wait a few minutes more, just maybe, you’ll have room to try the Tuna with Foie Gras. Many a time I’ve dragged myself from the table wondering why I didn’t stop earlier. At the same time, I know that if overeating at Kaz Sushi Bistro is wrong, I’ve no desire to be right.