Having a fairly accurate guess that the new izakaya and sushi restaurant, Kushi, wasn't going to be bouncing with babies, we decided to brave it at lunch when little ones seem more acceptable. The new restaurant located in the building off New York Ave with the Safeway and Busboys and Poets has had mixed reviews in the press. To sum it up, this is a place with quality over quantity. Translation: if you are really hungry and don't want to spend a lot of money this isn't a great choice.
The restaurant is a modern, open space and has a number of interesting things for children or adults to check out. You can choose to sit in view of the sushi bar or the kitchen which is pretty fascinating. Older children should be very amused by the spectacle here.
A large salmon being turned into sashimi at the fresh fish preparation area.
The open kitchen, pork belly being prepared, sous vide chicken and lots of other preparations going on.
We had the Living Social Deal for $50 of food for $25, so we were feeling a bit more spendy than usual. We focused mainly on the sushi options since this is one of the few places in the District where one can get truly fresh fish. The extra fatty tuna was like buttery ocean, melting away on the tongue.
I opted for the chirashi, which was fresh and lovely in it's lacquer box.
Some other rolls, notably the veggie roll with the interesting addition of raw okra giving in a almost fish-like feel and a delicious taste.
Last, we finished with the pineapple peppercorn sorbet which is not to be missed, and at $2.50 it's the best deal in the house.
Family-friendly? This is a quiet, sophisticated place and a crying baby will likely be glared at. That said, they did offer us a high-chair. There isn't a changing table, but there is a big bathroom good for changing. Older children should find the live cooking interesting and it could be a good place to experiment. It's expensive, however, plan on about $50 - $75 for two adults to eat lightly without drinks.
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