Washington, DC
Washington, DC

Bonsai Tree


Izumi

Bonsai Tree

Izumi
1832 Columbia Road, NW
Washington, DC, 20009
(202) 355-7700
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Amidst a cluster of Japanese spots in popular Adams Morgan, we stumbled upon an outdoor table on a pleasant evening off the main drag and hubbub of 18th Street. The menu is sushi, sashimi and ramen rich. I was drawn to this colorful chef’s special roll, encompassing all my favorites: tuna, salmon and yellowtail, with avocado and the crunch of tobiko added in for the overall experience. The preparation was so sublime that it took me a moment to realize the whole thing was held together in a wrapper of ultra thinly-sliced cucumber. A resfreshing experience accompanied by a tall Sapporo beer.

DISHED UP BY...

Ken Carlton

Ken is the author of FOOD FOR MARRIAGE and co-author of THE HUNGER. His screen credits include a screenplay with the folks who brought you "Babette's Feast." He is an inveterate midnight chef with a penchant for all things tartare.

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