Takara 14

4.3

142 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

Good for business meals
Charming
Healthy

Our mission is simple: to make you happy by serving you a delicious meal of excellent quality. Whether you are a Japanese food expert or a first-time adventurer, we believe you will find our cuisine to be succulent and satisfying.

So come on in, eat tasty food, and grab a drink if you feel like it. But most of all, relax and enjoy!
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your visit and your support.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary Asian
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 597-8903
Website
https://www.takara14thst.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Johnny Yi

Location
1326 14th St NW 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20005-3611
Neighborhood
Logan Circle
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Chef prime tasting $95.00
Salad 2 cold plates 2 hot plates Soup Sushi Dessert
Chef tasting $75.00
2 cold plates 2 hot plates Sushi
Sushi Roll Combo (7 pcs) + maki $40.00
Choice of tuna roll, salmon roll, California roll
Sushi Roll Combo (10 pcs) + maki $54.00
Choice of tuna roll, salmon roll, California roll
Prime nigiri tasting (8pcs) $48.00
CHEF TOP PICKS
SASHIMI 12 pcs $42.00
SASHIMI 18 pcs $63.00
Sushi (6pcs) + Sashimi (9pcs) $53.00

SMALL PLATES

Tuna Tofu $18.00
Umami tofu, roasted sesame
Kanpachi$16.00
Fried shredded potato, truffle yuzu drizze
Tuna tartare $18.00
Honey gochujang, edamame, cucumber, green onion, apple, seaweed tempura
Uni squid $19.00
Sea urchin, squid, shiso, cucumber, truffle ponzu
Brussels sprouts $13.00
Butter ponzu, bonito flakes Pork gyoza
Pork gyoza $13.00
Glass noodles, cabbage, onion
Chicken Karaage $15.00
Japanese fried chicken Tempura
Tempura $17.00
Eggplant, shrimp, sweet potato
Sake shrooms $13.00
Mixed mushrooms, sake butter, green onion
Baked mussels $14.00
New Zealand mussels, spicy yuzu mayo, green onion
Squid Karaage $14.00
Japanese fried squid, served with mustard mayo

NIGIRI / SASHIMI

Akami l$10.00
Chu toro$14.00
O toro$20.00
Salmon$8.50
Salmon toro$11.00
Madai$11.00
Hamachi $11.00
Saba$9.00
Aji$9.50
A 5 Wagyu$28.00
Ikura$14.00
Taka$8.00
Hotate$10.00
Botan ebi$12.00
Uni$22.00
Tamago$8.00
Shitake$7.00
Nasu$7.00
Eel$9.00

HOT PLATE

Curry chicken katsu $26.00
Panko crusted chicken thigh, Japanese curry, carrot, onion, mushroom, cabbage slaw
Eggplant katsu (Vegetarian option )$24.00
Broiled Mackerel $24.00
Miso soup, house pickles Sake miso black cod
Sake miso black cod $27.00
Brussels sprouts, squash, sesame spinach
Miso braised pork belly $27.00
Brussels sprouts, apple miso sauce, cabbage slaw Salmon Teriyaki
Salmon Teriyaki $26.00
Brussels sprouts, squash, sesame spinach

RICE BOWLS / NOODLES

Chirashi $28.00
Assorted fish, pickled ginger, pickled radish, green onion, seaweed
Tuna Don $28.00
Slices of blue fin tuna, pickled radish, green onion, sweet soy, seaweed
Salmon Don $26.00
Slices of salmon, pickled radish, green onion, sweet soy, seaweed Unagi Don
Unagi Don $26.00
Eel, sansho, green onion, pickled radish, sweet soy, seaweed
Wagyu Don $45.00
A5 Miyazaki wagyu, poached egg, mushroom caramelized onion, green onion
Seafood Yaki Udon $27.00
Shrimp, green mussel, eel, onion, shitake mushroom Vegetable Yaki Udon
Vegetable Yaki Udon $24.00
Eggplant, shitake mushroom, king mushroom, onion

ROLLS

Tuna $10.00
Salmon$9.00
Yellow tail scallion$10.50
Spicy tuna$12.00
Green onion, cucumber, spicy mayo Spicy Salmon
Spicy salmon$11.00
Green onion, cucumber, spicy mayo
California$9.00
Surimi crab, cucumber, avocado, masago
Salmon skin $9.00
Green onion, cucumber, sweet soy
Eel $10.00
Avocado, green onion, sweet soy
Shrimp tempura $12.00
Spicy mayo, green onion, avocado
Ume shiso $7.50
Cucumber, perilla leaf, plum sauce Kanpyo
Kanpyo $7.00
Pickled gourd Cucumber
Cucumber$7.00
Avocado$8.00
Shitake Mushroom $7.00

HOUSE ROLLS

Ruby Roll $17.00
Toro, pickled radish, green onion
Topaz Roll $16.00
House smoke salmon, cream cheese, green onion, avocado
Garnet Roll $18.00
Shrimp tempura, avocado, eel, shiso, plum sauce, sweet soy
Gold Roll $19.00
Yellow tail, avocado, crispy potato, ginger scallion
Citrine Roll $18.00
Tuna, salmon, yellow tail, green onion, spicy mayo, sansho, sweet soy BAKED*
Opal Roll $18.00
Tuna, salmon, yellow tail, avocado, cucumber, crabstick
Onyx Roll $18.00
Shrimp tempura, black peppered seared tuna, avocado, green onion, sweet soy
Amethyst$16.50
Sweet potato tempura, eggplant shitake mushroom, sansho, sweet soy
Amber$17.00
Seared salmon, cucumber, salmon skin, green onion, bonito mayo
Pearl$17.00
Tuna, salmon, avocado, green onion, kanpyo, ponzu, wrapped in cucumber
Peridot$19.00
Spicy tuna, avocado, green onion, cucumber, crunchy tempura, sweet soy
Tigers eye $20.00
Salmon, eel, seaweed salad, shrimp tempura, sweet soy

What 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
3.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Takara 14 offers a delightful dining experience on 14th Street with "consistently great food and service." Guests rave about the "outstanding" kapucha and the freshness of the sushi. The ambiance is inviting, making it perfect for special occasions. While some find the sushi portions small, the overall experience and attentive service leave a positive impression.

142 Reviews

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Ryan
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have eaten here several times now and the food and service have been great and consistently. Sushi fish quality is very good and fresh.
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john
Washington DC
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and ambiance were fantastic, that alone would justify a second visit!! The sushi, however, was a tad disappointing because they were tiny little pieces, which seemed like more if a grocery store sushi kind of vibe. Not sure if they were trying to save money by serving nano size pieces of Sushi, but I'll probably go elsewhere next time to look for the normal (and much more Japanese) full size version.
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Karaz
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It did not smell wonderful and the sushi was not very good.
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helenw
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently great food and service. All rolls perfectly prepared and presented. Kapucha is outstanding!
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chrish
Key West
62 reviews
4.0
62 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good spot on 14th st. Keep it going and thank you for also using AA Dining
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were looking for new Japanese options in the neighborhood and stumbled upon this one. We had a terrific experience: the food was delicious and carefully prepared, and the service was very good, although there was some confusion translating the specials listed at the front door with what was actually available. We’ll return and recommend to others.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It wouldn’t have been so bad if the prices matched the quality. I’ve never been to a sushi restaurant and thought “woah, the brussels sprouts were the best part.” We initially ordered a handful of rolls and planned to get more after but once we ate that first roll we were very heavily disappointed. I mean even the all you can eat sushi places have better quality fish. They put something on the rolls that just completely overpower everything else. The sushimi had a unique texture to say the least, server recommended the chu toro ($16…) not even close to reasonable. It’s incredible this is one of the top rated sushi places in DC. We were very hopeful and it was just a massive let down. I should also add, we were the first table there that evening and then they put a very loud group 3 feet away at the next table when there were 15 or so other tables for them to sit at.
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Madison
Washington DC
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were excellent. The only non-positive part of the experience was that if someone would like to do the tasting menu, then the entire table is required to participate. I don't really eat seafood, but went to the restaurant for my husband's birthday since he loves sushi. He wanted to do the most expansive tasting menu, but it didn't make sense for me to do it given the cost and my food preferences. Otherwise, would highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great quality fish. Fun preparations. Really loud when full.
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JennyB
Philadelphia
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely graduation lunch for our son at Takara. He is a huge sushi fan and it was so delicious. My vegetarian sister raved about her meal as well. Lovely service. They made our day even more special and we loved the decorations and the airy dining room.
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Takara 14 is rated 4.3 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

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1326 14th St NW 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20005-3611

Additional information

Neighborhood
Logan Circle
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Johnny Yi
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://www.takara14thst.com/
Phone number
(202) 597-8903

Takara 14

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OMAKASE (TRUST THE CHEF)

Chef prime tasting $95.00

Chef tasting $75.00

Sushi Roll Combo (7 pcs) + maki $40.00

Sushi Roll Combo (10 pcs) + maki $54.00

Prime nigiri tasting (8pcs) $48.00

SASHIMI 12 pcs $42.00

SASHIMI 18 pcs $63.00

Sushi (6pcs) + Sashimi (9pcs) $53.00

SMALL PLATES

Tuna Tofu $18.00

Kanpachi$16.00

Tuna tartare $18.00

Uni squid $19.00

Brussels sprouts $13.00

Pork gyoza $13.00

Chicken Karaage $15.00

Tempura $17.00

Sake shrooms $13.00

Baked mussels $14.00

Squid Karaage $14.00

NIGIRI / SASHIMI

Akami l$10.00

Chu toro$14.00

O toro$20.00

Salmon$8.50

Salmon toro$11.00

Madai$11.00

Hamachi $11.00

Saba$9.00

Aji$9.50

A 5 Wagyu$28.00

Ikura$14.00

Taka$8.00

Hotate$10.00

Botan ebi$12.00

Uni$22.00

Tamago$8.00

Shitake$7.00

Nasu$7.00

Eel$9.00

HOT PLATE

Curry chicken katsu $26.00

Eggplant katsu (Vegetarian option )$24.00

Broiled Mackerel $24.00

Sake miso black cod $27.00

Miso braised pork belly $27.00

Salmon Teriyaki $26.00

RICE BOWLS / NOODLES

Chirashi $28.00

Tuna Don $28.00

Salmon Don $26.00

Unagi Don $26.00

Wagyu Don $45.00

Seafood Yaki Udon $27.00

Vegetable Yaki Udon $24.00

ROLLS

Tuna $10.00

Salmon$9.00

Yellow tail scallion$10.50

Spicy tuna$12.00

Spicy salmon$11.00

California$9.00

Salmon skin $9.00

Eel $10.00

Shrimp tempura $12.00

Ume shiso $7.50

Kanpyo $7.00

Cucumber$7.00

Avocado$8.00

Shitake Mushroom $7.00

HOUSE ROLLS

Ruby Roll $17.00

Topaz Roll $16.00

Garnet Roll $18.00