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Takara 14, Washington, DC

Takara 14

4.4
4.4
57 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary Asian

  • Hours of operation

    Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 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

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Owned/operated by

    Asian and Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, Women

  • Executive chef

    Johnny Yi

  • 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

Experiences

  • Trust the chef

    $95.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    After a long day, who wants to think of what to eat. Put your trust in the chef's hands and experience our 8 course innovated Japanese tasting menu. It will include two cold dishes, two hot dishes, soup, prime cuts of sushi and sashimi and finish with a dessert.
  • Don't think just eat

    $75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Trust our chefs to serve you a 6 course tasting. The tasting will consist of 2 cold dishes, sushi and sashimi, 2 hot and a dessert. #faith

Popular dishes

What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Japanese

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A little noisy, but the food, service and chef’s selection experience was fantastic.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic. They were busy but very attentive to all customers.
  3. mark

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the Trust the Chef experience with the drink paring.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a tight window to eat before getting to Studio Theatre. The staff were fantastic, getting the food to us within 7 minutes. We look forward to going again snd enjoying a meal!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The food was just OK in my opinion in comparison to the price. They had some type of requirement that if you made reservations, you had to get the chefs special and you can’t choose which sushi you want but they were plenty of seats. No one with hardly there and other people could just walk in and pick exactly what they want it off the menu. when I asked to be able to switch over to that I was told I couldn’t because we made a reservation. Just seem like a way for them to get money. I thought that was silly to say the least and put me in a position to only eat what they want it my friend and I to eat which wasn’t very good.
  6. Robbin

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed spending Valentine’s Day at Takara 14. The tasting menu was tasty and plentiful and the space is vibey. Service was great especially La Donna. We shall return! And
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    “Trust the Chef” 8 Course Omakase was awesome. We went last night for my husband’s birthday, they reserved a great table and we had the best service!
  8. NCBLUM

    Washington DC

    85 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The best sushi in DC and the prices aren’t over the top. It won’t be long before this restaurant receives a Michelin star.
  9. SJP3003

    Washington DC

    100 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the chef's experience and will be back when we are in DC again. Each plate was well prepared with top quality ingredients. In addition to the 9 courses the chef included complimentary fatty tuna rolls after we raved about the fatty tuna Nigiri we'd had, which accompanied sock eyed and other delicious tuna nigiris. Every bite was exquisite, from the opening salad to the closing soup and kobe beef plates. Our server and the chef were very attentive, and the Marga Yakuza margaritas were excellent. The ambiance is fanciuful: simple, modern and colorful.
  10. IanB

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The $75 per person tasting menu is a really good deal and such a great way to experience the restaurant.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Wouldn’t go here ever
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for Resturant week. Great little menus. Mussels were excellent. Clean flavor. The sushi sampler was excellent. They did uni well. And the desert was unnecessary, but since it was included, it was very tasty.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Really liked the sushi. The rolls (Pearl and Gold) were great. Miso Lobster soup was also well worth it. Tuna Tartare was interesting, and something worth trying again.
  14. AMCM

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff were so attentive! They saw in our reservation details that one friend is vegetarian so made sure to point out what had no fish in it and also noted that they could make any dish vegetarian for them. Service was much better than the typical establishment and elevated the experience for sure.
  15. essvee

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Whenever we want to celebrate something or impress visitors we bring them here! Everything here is perfect.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I am a sushi connoisseur and Janice had amazing fish, interesting preparations and presentations. Superb. And fantastic service. Definitely going back!!!
  17. ShannonR

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the first of, I am sure, many dinners at Takara 14. The food, drinks, ambiance and staff were top notch in every way and reasonable prices for the delicious food! Definitely will recommend and do again!
  18. mmazz

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great view of the street with the moon rising over from the second floor.
  19. Foodiediva

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing. I ate some things I never thought I’d try like tofu foam and EVERYTHING was absolutely delicious.
  20. ayjay

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Takara 14 was a great experience and we'd definitely go back. The sushi rolls we got were delicious, as were the tempura veggies and cocktails. The service from our waiter was really slow and inconsistent but other staff stepped up each time we asked them for more drinks or to anything else. A large party came in and were very loud in the front of the restaurant - not sure if that happens every time it gets crowded or if it was just an energetic group.
  21. alig

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food & service
  22. MissaSue

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Wonderful experience the food was delicious. It was very creative and fun!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the drinks and all the dishes we ordered tasted great!
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The food was average. Nothing to write home about. The staff was very friendly.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best sushi I’ve ever had!! Outstanding!!!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fantastic. My girlfriend and I got a mix of the sushi rolls and all of them tasted fresh and with a mix of different flavors. We plan to come back in the future to try their drinks and entrees. The service was one of the best I’ve had and the decor was nice as well. Overall a great place that I’ll return to.
  27. ElizabethB

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Exceptional dining experience! Highly recommended for the personalized attention and love that the food is made and served with.
  28. WendyS

    Washington DC

    79 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Just to warn people there is a steep flight of stairs to climb in order to enter. We had the “ experience,” many courses of interesting items including sushi, noodles, meat and soup. The service was great and substitutions were worked out at the beginning as necessary. Some dishes were better than others. Extraordinary was the raw fish over tiny shreds of fried potato. Yum! Everyone liked the noodle dish but none of us were entranced with the creamed dofu. Anyway, it was an experience as promised, and we enjoyed the adventure. Note: very hard to park nearby.
  29. DeeLisch

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    It is upstairs from a Thai restaurant and both restaurants are owned by the same proprietor. Furnishing is colorful and basic. Food is great and our server was lovely. We’ll go back if i can still climb the stairs.
  30. GoreyGirl

    Washington DC

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Takara 14 was an absolutely outstanding and unique experience. My friend and I had the omakase for lunch, and each dish (there were eight) was delicious and often surprising. In addition to the fresh fish (including squid-wrapped uni), the chef gifted us with a broiled bluefin ahi collar as one of the main courses; the fish had arrived from Boston that morning. It was outrageously delicious, and such a treat. We also got the drinks pairing, which included two Champagnes/sparling wines, sake, and a whiskey cocktail to end the meal. Service was extremely attentive and efficient, and the chef checked in with us before the meal and during. The restaurant space is pretty, quicky, and comfortable. I will be returning to Takara 14 often. Highly, highly recommended.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The omakase here was incredible. I took my girlfriend here on a last minute notice to celebrate her birthday, and we are so glad to have taken in the experience of having quality food and a warm atmosphere. Jenis was so kind and tended to our every inquiry. We told her how grateful we were to have omakase at an affordable price point and even still—-we felt like we were eating a meal of higher value than what we paid. We will definitely come here every time for omakase, and I hope others will too. Don’t fall for the high end pricing that other restaurants will charge you. Takara 14 is where it’s at, I promise you. Salute to the chef for doing an amazing job.
  32. ManishP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great Food! Sushi was outstanding.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server had great energy
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great chef experience
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here for date night and the whole experience was on point. Let me start by saying that my husband and I travel and lot and as he would say "I'm very picky about food". There are very few places that impress me enough to write a review and this is one of them. We found this place randomly on Open Table and booked the culinary 8 course omakase experience for $85 a person. We also upgraded to unlimited select alcohol for $30 a person (for one). If I could, I would redo the whole culinary experience and repeat the magnificent culinary journey again - it was that good. It's hard to pick my favorite dish of the 8 we tried. Every dish was perfectly crafted by Chef Johnny. The staff was very friendly and made the whole experience even more memorable. Can't wait until we are in the DC area again - will definitely be back!
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food and absolutely best service ever. A basic birthday turned into a VIP experience by an amazing staff topped by incredible food. Would rate it a 10 if I could!
  37. FoodManfromCA

    San Francisco

    81 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Guy did great tried his best. Awesome foe the price. Go go go. But it is not the freshest NoBo
  38. ShannonM

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a gem of a place. I was in town for the night and found this place by chance. I decided to treat myself and go all in for the 8 course omakase without restrictions. The chef prepared the most delicious dishes. The owner actually partially served me as well as our server. She was absolutely amazing. She was kind, knowledgeable, warm, and professional. You can tell she loves what she does. I was treated incredibly special and with great attention. If you are able to embrace this omakase experience for exactly what it is and enjoy the surprises, you will not be disappointed. I will come here every time I am in DC. The food and experience of the omakase was my best dining experience hands down.
  39. Riley

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All I can say is wow. The food at Takara 14 was amazing. The sushi and apps were unbelievable with such high quality. We ordered a few different things for dinner and I probably said "this is so good" a million times! I keep thinking about that sushi. The bartender, James, was also the best!! He made very tasty cocktails and created such a memorable experience for us. I will definitely be going back very soon...yum!
  40. JKershaw

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Takara team does not disappoint. We have been celebrating some of our most important moments over dinner and drinks at Takara for almost a year now. The Michelin-star chef keeps the menu dynamic and delectable and the on-point host has a keen eye for impeccable service and a true guest experience. We appreciate the attention to details, delicious food and great service - and most of all - the great team at Takara! We will be back for our next big moment 🎊

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Takara 14 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 597-8903.

Takara 14 is rated 4.4 stars by 57 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Takara 14

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

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Logan Circle

  • Hours of operation

    Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 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

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Sushi, Contemporary Asian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Asian and Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, Women

  • 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

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