Takara 14

4.5

142 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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
Area
Logan Circle
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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

SMALL PLATES

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

NIGIRI / SASHIMI

Akami lUS$10.00
Chu toroUS$14.00
O toroUS$20.00
SalmonUS$8.50
Salmon toroUS$11.00
MadaiUS$11.00
Hamachi US$11.00
SabaUS$9.00
AjiUS$9.50
A 5 WagyuUS$28.00
IkuraUS$14.00
TakaUS$8.00
HotateUS$10.00
Botan ebiUS$12.00
UniUS$22.00
TamagoUS$8.00
ShitakeUS$7.00
NasuUS$7.00
EelUS$9.00

HOT PLATE

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

RICE BOWLS / NOODLES

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

ROLLS

Tuna US$10.00
SalmonUS$9.00
Yellow tail scallionUS$10.50
Spicy tunaUS$12.00
Green onion, cucumber, spicy mayo Spicy Salmon
Spicy salmonUS$11.00
Green onion, cucumber, spicy mayo
CaliforniaUS$9.00
Surimi crab, cucumber, avocado, masago
Salmon skin US$9.00
Green onion, cucumber, sweet soy
Eel US$10.00
Avocado, green onion, sweet soy
Shrimp tempura US$12.00
Spicy mayo, green onion, avocado
Ume shiso US$7.50
Cucumber, perilla leaf, plum sauce Kanpyo
Kanpyo US$7.00
Pickled gourd Cucumber
CucumberUS$7.00
AvocadoUS$8.00
Shitake Mushroom US$7.00

HOUSE ROLLS

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

What 142 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Takara 14 offers a blend of "consistently great food and service" with "outstanding" Kapucha. Guests love the "fantastic" service and ambiance, perfect for special occasions. While some find sushi portions small, the fresh fish quality and fun preparations shine. Ideal for sushi fans and those seeking a memorable dining experience.

142 Reviews

R
Ryan
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 September 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 20 August 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 30 July 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 20 July 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 3 July 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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OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 July 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 22 June 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 21 June 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
VIP
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 June 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
VIP
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 10 June 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 4.5 stars by 142 OpenTable diners.

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

Additional information

Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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

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OMAKASE (TRUST THE CHEF)

Chef prime tasting US$95.00

Chef tasting US$75.00

Sushi Roll Combo (7 pcs) + maki US$40.00

Sushi Roll Combo (10 pcs) + maki US$54.00

Prime nigiri tasting (8pcs) US$48.00

SASHIMI 12 pcs US$42.00

SASHIMI 18 pcs US$63.00

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

SMALL PLATES

Tuna Tofu US$18.00

KanpachiUS$16.00

Tuna tartare US$18.00

Uni squid US$19.00

Brussels sprouts US$13.00

Pork gyoza US$13.00

Chicken Karaage US$15.00

Tempura US$17.00

Sake shrooms US$13.00

Baked mussels US$14.00

Squid Karaage US$14.00

NIGIRI / SASHIMI

Akami lUS$10.00

Chu toroUS$14.00

O toroUS$20.00

SalmonUS$8.50

Salmon toroUS$11.00

MadaiUS$11.00

Hamachi US$11.00

SabaUS$9.00

AjiUS$9.50

A 5 WagyuUS$28.00

IkuraUS$14.00

TakaUS$8.00

HotateUS$10.00

Botan ebiUS$12.00

UniUS$22.00

TamagoUS$8.00

ShitakeUS$7.00

NasuUS$7.00

EelUS$9.00

HOT PLATE

Curry chicken katsu US$26.00

Eggplant katsu (Vegetarian option )US$24.00

Broiled Mackerel US$24.00

Sake miso black cod US$27.00

Miso braised pork belly US$27.00

Salmon Teriyaki US$26.00

RICE BOWLS / NOODLES

Chirashi US$28.00

Tuna Don US$28.00

Salmon Don US$26.00

Unagi Don US$26.00

Wagyu Don US$45.00

Seafood Yaki Udon US$27.00

Vegetable Yaki Udon US$24.00

ROLLS

Tuna US$10.00

SalmonUS$9.00

Yellow tail scallionUS$10.50

Spicy tunaUS$12.00

Spicy salmonUS$11.00

CaliforniaUS$9.00

Salmon skin US$9.00

Eel US$10.00

Shrimp tempura US$12.00

Ume shiso US$7.50

Kanpyo US$7.00

CucumberUS$7.00

AvocadoUS$8.00

Shitake Mushroom US$7.00

HOUSE ROLLS

Ruby Roll US$17.00

Topaz Roll US$16.00

Garnet Roll US$18.00