Kaz Sushi Bistro
1915 I (eye) Street,
Washington DC,
District of Columbia,
20006
202-530-5500 / www.kazsushibistro.com / view map
Surveyed 04/01/2010
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About this restaurant
Casual and relatively small sushi restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, Chef
Kaz claims that all the emphasis is on the food, a mixture of traditional Japanese traditions with a modern American twist. The sushi is very popular and they receive a lot of very positive reviews ("Spectacular. Perfect fish, fresh and well cut") however there have been one or two comments that say the prices are a bit steep for such a casual restaurant, one diner complains about at paying $100 for two people, and others are aggrieved at having to pay extra surcharges. If you want to learn the tricks of the trade Kax Sushi gives cooking classes for groups of 10-20 people.
$35.09 for a set meal
4.5 google stars
They say...
Sushi and other cuisine at KAZ Sushi Bistro has been described as "Japanese tradition meets American innovation." Many of the unique and creative menu items that make up what Chef Kaz calls his "freestyle Japanese cuisine" reflect the Japanese spirit of Zen in their refined simplicity. All are marked by the pursuit of perfection, beginning with the finest ingredients. The seafood served at KAZ Sushi Bistro comes from all over the world, from the immediate area to Hawaii, Alaska, Norway, Tasmania, New Zealand, and especially Japan. Chef Kaz named his restaurant Sushi Bistro to reflect its relaxed atmosphere and his own approach to Japanese cuisine, with his emphasis on elegant simplicity and the harmonious blend of old and new.
We say...
This restaurant gives away very little about itself on its own website other than that it is a Japanese-American fusion restaurant which opened in 1999. Not an extensive menu but it includes all the usual sushi suspects.
It rates itself quite highly - "one of the top Japanese restaurants in the Washington, DC area and has received many awards, including "2006 Casual Dining Restaurant of the Year".
Being sushi, the maguro is traditionally bluefin although it could be yellowfin. Kaz also offers albacore, flounder, bigeye, eel and Pacific marlin.
Sushi is not necessarily incompatible with sustainability but in this case,we think it is.
It can only receive a five Red Fish score.
Based on the text in "We say..." I am confused as to why this restaurant received "a five Red Fish score." I am not familiar with what is and what is not endangered but your comments dont make it clear as to why Kaz Sushi Bistro "received a five Red Fish score." Thanks, DMO
March 22 2010
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