Rakuya (Dupont Circle)
If you're looking for Japanese restaurants in Washington look no further. Rakuya (Dupont Circle) is known for having some of the best Japanese in Washington. Located at 1900 Q St NW, Rakuya (Dupo...show more
Young soy beans.
Fried tofu, tofu cake, Brussel sprouts, kabocha, ito katsuo light soy dashi.
Lotus root, kabocha, shishito pepper, yam, shiitake, asparagus.
Chunky rayu, yuzu kosyo aioli.
Yuzu kosho cucumber sauce.
Kurobuta pork-shrimp-chicken filling, chunky chili oil, sake tahini sauce.
Aurora sauce, corn.
Shrimp, peanut sauce, mint sauce, rice noodle, lettuce, bean sprouts, mint, carrot, cilantro.
Chinois butter, Thai chili, lemongrass, crostini.
Japanese style chicken nuggets, truffle parmesan mayo.
Pan-fried dumpling, kurobuta pork, chive, cabbage, tabasco ponzu.
Kimchee puree, spicy miso, red leaf lettuce, rice.
Shrimp & chicken dumplings, bean sprout, spinach, shiitake, cilantro.
Tofu, scallion, wakame seaweed.
Radicchio, kaiware sprouts, shiso, cilantro, cucumber, miso vinaigrette.
Bean sprouts, sautéed fennel & onion, parmesan, anchovy tomato vinaigrette.
Romaine, mizuna, radicchio, cucumber, wakame, wonton strip, carrot dressing.
Romaine, radicchio, cucumber, seaweed, peanut, onion, yuzu soy vinaigrette.
Yuzu soy vinaigrette, roasted shiitake, portobello, wonton chip, asiago cheese.
Lemon basil sauce, baguette.
Black sesame ponzu sauce, red onion cilantro.
Yuzu truffle vinaigrette, green apple, kumquat puree, serrano pepper.
Dashi vinaigrette, salmon Nanban zuke, red onion, tomato, egg omelet, cucumber, shiso, micro cilantro, rice puff.
Thai curry kabayaki glaze, vin blanc, roasted cauliflower, haricot verts, fried red bliss potato, salmon roe.
Natural chicken from tecumseh farm, lemon basil sauce, mash potato, pearl onion, Brussel sprouts, Asparagus, oyster mushroom.
Creekstone farm, ks, yuzu tarragon béarnaise, truffle au jus, fried red bliss potato, haricot verts.
Tempura, inari-asparagus-portabello nigiri, avocado cucumber roll, agedashi tofu, mushroom asparagus, seaweed salad.
Sashimi, ribeye steak, miso-marinated black cod, shrimp & vegetable tempura, seaweed salad, rice.
Shrimp tempura, chicken, beef.
Shrimp, calamari, mussels.
14 pieces. Tuna, salmon, shrimp, white fish, eel, California roll, tuna roll, cucumber roll.
13 pieces. Tuna, yellowtail, salmon, white fish, shrimp, surf clam, eel, California roll.
12 pieces. Tuna, yellowtail, salmon, white fish, salmon caviar, sea urchin, spot prawn, squid surf clam, eel, 2 pieces of chef’s daily selection.
16 pieces. Portobello, inari, asparagus, shiso plum, avocado-cucumber roll, oshinko roll, kanpyo roll.
13-14 pieces. Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, white fish, shrimp, eel, surf clam, salmon roe, squid, octopus, egg omelet.
Tuna, salmon, whitefish, octopus. 8 pieces.
Chef’s choice includes: tuna, salmon, yellowtail, whitefish. 18 pieces.
45 pieces. Chef’s daily selection. Please contact the merchant for sashimi selection.
Prepared with udama.
Eel, tamago omelet, avocado, cucumber.
Eel, shiitake, crab meat, cucumber.
Tuna, crab meat, avocado, cucumber.
Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, eel, avocado, cucumber, roe, spicy mayo, eel sauce. 5 pieces.
Tuna, salmon, yellow tail, wasabi flavored fish roe.
Spicy Korean miso sauce, tuna, kimchee, kaiware, scallion.
Spicy mango miso sauce, cooked salmon, grain mustard, avocado, celery, cucumber roll, fresh salmon, dill.
Chilean seabass tempura, avocado, red pepper, potato shoestrings, malt vinegar, old bay mayo. 5 pieces.
Shrimp tempura, shiitake, spicy tuna, avocado, ito katsuo, spicy mayo.
Black rice, spicy tuna, avocado, tempura crunch, pickled jalapeno, truffle oil, black tobiko, fried leeks.
Eel, salmon, yamagobo, avocado, scallop, rice puff, smoked spicy mayo, eel sauce.
California, tuna, salmon, yellow tail, cobia.
Lump crab, avocado, cucumber roll, yellowtail, scallion.
Lettuce, mayo.
5pieces. harasu-salted salmon belly, shiso, oshinko, ginger.
Smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion, cucumber, shiso herb, lemon caper sauce.
8 pieces. Eel, salmon, avocado, cucumber, crispy potato, eel sauce.
8 pieces. Salmon, eel, avocado, cucumber, spicy tuna, serrano pepper, eel sauce.
8 pieces. Smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, eel tempura, spicy mayo, eel sauce, scallion.
Inside out–6 pcs. mayo, fish roe, tempura flakes.
Inside out–6 pieces. Cilantro, tempura flakes.
Inside out–6 pieces. Oshinko daikon pickles, cucumber.
Inside out–6 pieces. Mayo, roe, tempura flakes.
Inside out–6 pieces. Avocado, cucumber, crab sticks, fish roe.
Inside out–6 pieces. Avocado, cucumber, masago fish roe.
Inside Out–6 pieces. Avocado, cucumber, masago fish roe.
Inside Out–6 pieces. Avocado, cucumber, masago fish roe.
Inside out–6 pieces. Avocado, cucumber, masago fish roe.
6pieces. Spicy mayo, scallion, cucumber.
6 pieces. Sriracha spicy sauce, cilantro, tempura flakes.
8 pieces. Tuna, jalapeno, sriracha, ginger, avocado, cilantro, tempura flake, spicy tuna, spicy mayo, scallion.
6 pieces.
6 pieces. Asparagus, avocado, cucumber.
6 pieces. Avocado, cucumber, tempura flakes.
6 pieces. Cilantro, tempura flakes.
8 pieces. Asparagus, shiitake, inari, cucumber, oshinko yamagobo, shiso.
8 pieces. Avocado, cucumber, inari.
5 pieces. Lemon basil sauce, spinach, avocado, cucumber, kaiware, shiitake, inari, asparagus yamagobo, kanpyo
Eleven pieces. Tuna, yellowtail, salmon, whitefish, shrimp, surf clam, squid, eel, salmon caviar, and sea urchin. Served with miso soup.
Pork and dried fish stock. Chshu pork, egg, mushroom, green onion, chili threads, bamboo shoots and corn.
Brown edamame.
Croutons and ginger strings.
Truffle parmesan mayo.
Tabasco ponzu.
Lemon basil sauce and baguette.
Aurora sauce, diced zucchini, and corn.
Fried tofu, tofu cake, kabocha, brussels sprouts, ginger, and ito katsuo.
Radicchio, kaiware sprouts, shiso, cilantro, cucumber, and miso vinaigrette.
Yuzu soy vinaigrette, Asiago cheese, and wonton chips.
Romaine, radicchio, cucumber, seaweed, peanut, onion, and yuzu soy vinaigrette.
Romaine, mizuna, radicchio, cucumber, wakame, wonton strip, and carrot dressing.
Radicchio, green apple, fried kale, and sesame ginger yogurt.
CA roll, shrimp shumai, green salad, and portobello green beans. Includes miso soup.
Japanese style chicken nuggets with tartare sauce. CA roll, shrimp shumai, green salad, and portobello green beans. Includes miso soup.
CA roll, shrimp shumai, green salad, and portobello green beans. Includes miso soup.
CA roll, shrimp shumai, green salad, and portobello green beans. Includes miso soup.
CA roll, shrimp shumai, green salad, and portobello green beans. Includes miso soup.
CA roll, shrimp shumai, green salad, and portobello green beans. Includes miso soup.
Veggies tempura, agedashi tofu, portobello, asparagus, avocado, cucumber roll, and seaweed salad. Includes miso soup.
Tuna salmon shrimp nigiri sushi, CA roll, beef ribeye teriyaki, shrimp and veggie tempura, and seaweed salad. Includes miso soup.
Thirteen pieces. Tuna, salmon, shrimp, white fish, California, cucumber, and tuna roll. Served with miso soup.
Fifteen pieces. Portobello, inari, asparagus, cucumber and avocado roll, oshinko roll, and kanpyo roll. Served with miso soup.
Eleven pieces. Tuna, yellowtail, salmon, whitefish, shrimp, surf clam, squid, eel, salmon caviar, and sea urchin. Served with miso soup.
Thirteen pieces. Tuna, salmon, shrimp, eel, yellowtail, white fish, surf clam, and California roll. Served with miso soup.
Fifteen pieces. Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, whitefish, and chef’s selection. Served with miso soup.
Assorted sashimi on bed of sushi rice. Served with miso soup.
Served with shrimp tempura, salmon escabeche, marinated eggplant, savory egg custard, potato salad, and chuka seaweed.
Served with shrimp tempura, salmon escabeche, marinated eggplant, savory egg custard, potato salad, and chuka seaweed.
Served with shrimp tempura, salmon escabeche, marinated eggplant, savory egg custard, potato salad, and chuka seaweed.
Soy sauce based dried bonito flakes and kelp broth.
Soy sauce based dried bonito flakes and kelp broth.
Soy sauce based dried bonito flakes and kelp broth.
Soy sauce based dried bonito flakes and kelp broth.
Shrimp tempura, chicken, and beef. Soy sauce based dried bonito flakes and kelp broth.
Shrimp, mussels, and calamari.
Chicken, beef, shrimp, mussels, and calamari.
Grilled beef ribeye steak, shiitake, shishito pepper, yakiniku sauce, and garlic chip on rice. Served with udon noodle tokyo dashi broth, shrimp tempura, and side salad.
63degree egg on rice. Grilled teriyaki chicken thigh and meat ball skewers. Served with udon noodle tokyo dashi broth, shrimp tempura, and side salad.
Breaded pork tenderloin cutlet with egg in sweet soy dashi on rice. Served with udon noodle tokyo dashi broth, shrimp tempura, and side salad.
Breaded pork tenderloin cutlet on Japanese style curry with rice. Served with udon noodle tokyo dashi broth, shrimp tempura, and side salad.
Diced sashimi on bed of sushi rice. Served with udon noodle tokyo dashi broth, shrimp tempura, and side salad.
Shrimp and vegetable tempura on side and two pieces of inari sushi. Served with udon noodle tokyo dashi broth, shrimp tempura, and side salad.
Pork and dried fish stock straight in noodle. Chshu pork, egg, mushroom, green onion, chili threads
Pork and dried fish stock. Chshu pork, egg, mushroom, green onion, chili threads, bamboo shoots and corn.
10 oz. Creekstone farm, ks, yuzu tarragon bearnaise, truffle au jus, fried fingerling potato confit, and haricot verts.
Beef tenderloin, chilean seabass, sashimi, shrimp tempura, seaweed salad, and rice.
Twelve pieces. Deluxe sushi. Tuna, yellow tail, salmon, white fish, salmon caviar, sea urchin, spot prawn, squid, surf clam, eel, and two pieces chefs choice.
Pork and dried fish stock. Chshu pork, egg, mushroom, green onion, chili threads, bamboo shoots and corn.
Young soy beans.
Japanese style chicken nuggets. Truffle parmesan mayo.
Aurora sauce, diced zucchini, and corn.
Fried tofu, tofu cake, kabocha, brussels sprouts, ito katsuo light and soy dashi.
Lotus root, kabocha, shishito pepper, yam, shiitake, and asparagus.
Chunky rayu and yuzu kosyo aioli.
Salt, pepper, and lemon.
Caramelized onion garlic miso and sambal aioli.
Yuzu kosho cucumber sauce.
Scallop, shrimp, lobster, sweet, and sour dipping sauce.
Shrimp, peanut sauce, mint sauce, rice noodle, lettuce, bean sprouts, mint, carrot, and cilantro.
Chinois butter, Thai chili, lemon grass, and crostini.
Pan fried dumpling, kurobuta pork, chive, cabbage, and tabasco ponzu.
Kimchee puree, spicy miso, red leaf lettuce, and rice.
Rapini tips and mustard.
Radicchio, kaiware sprouts, shiso, cilantro, cucumber, and miso vinaigrette.
Yuzu soy vinaigrette, roasted shiitake, Asiago cheese, portobello, and wonton chips.
Romaine, radicchio, cucumber, seaweed, peanut, onion, and yuzu soy vinaigrette.
Romaine, mesclun, radicchio, cucumber, wonton strip, and carrot vinaigrette.
Radicchio, green apple, fried kale, and sesame ginger yogurt.
Croutons, chive, and ginger strings.
Shrimp, chicken dumplings, bean sprout, spinach, shiitake, and cilantro.
Sauteed broccolini, oyster mushroom, ginger, tomato sauce, and steamed rice.
Thai curry kabayaki glaze, vin blanc, roasted cauliflower, haricot verts, fingerling potato confit, and salmon roe.
Natural chicken from tecumseh farm, shiokoji marinade, sake mushroom sauce, mash potato, pearl onion, brussels sprout, carrot, lotus root chip, and micro cilantro.
10 oz. Creekstone farm, ks, yuzu tarragon bearnaise, truffle au jus, fried fingerling potato confit, and haricot verts.
Tempura, inari-asparagus portabello nigiri, avocado cucumber roll, agedashi tofu, mushroom asparagus, and seaweed salad.
Sashimi, ribeye steak, miso marinated black cod, shrimp, vegetable tempura, seaweed salad, and rice.
Tempura, mesclun salad, portobello, spring roll, and sushi.
Beef tenderloin, chilean seabass, sashimi, shrimp tempura, seaweed salad, and rice.
Fourteen pieces. Tuna, salmon, shrimp, white fish, eel, California roll, tuna roll, and cucumber roll.
Thirteen pieces. Tuna, yellow tail, salmon, white fish, shrimp, surf clam, eel, and California roll.
Twelve pieces. Deluxe sushi. Tuna, yellow tail, salmon, white fish, salmon caviar, sea urchin, spot prawn, squid, surf clam, eel, and two pieces chefs choice.
Sixteen pieces. Portobello, inari, asparagus, shiso plum, avocado cucumber, oshinko, and kanpyo rolls.
Fourteen pieces. Tuna, salmon, yellowtail, white fish, shrimp, eel, surf clam, salmon roe, squid, octopus, and egg omelet.
Eight pieces. Tuna, salmon, whitefish, and octopus.
Eighteen to twenty pieces. Tuna, salmon, yellow tail, whitefish, and chef selection.
Forty five pieces. Toro and sea urchin.
Soy sauce based dried bonito flakes and kelp broth.
Soy sauce based dried bonito flakes and kelp broth.
Soy sauce based dried bonito flakes and kelp broth.
Soy sauce based dried bonito flakes and kelp broth.
Shrimp tempura, chicken, and beef. Soy sauce based dried bonito flakes and kelp broth.
Shrimp, mussels, and calamari.
Chicken, beef, shrimp, mussels, and calamari.
Smoked avocado puree, rice puff, EVOO crumble, and red miso vinaigrette.
Manchego cheese, fennel, strawberry, yuzu truffle vinaigrette, and cilantro.
Lemon basil sauce and baguette.
Black sesame ponzu sauce and red onion cilantro.
Pork and dried fish stock straight in noodle. Chshu pork, egg, mushroom, green onion, chili threads
Pork and dried fish stock. Chshu pork, egg, mushroom, green onion, chili threads, bamboo shoots and corn.
Eight pieces. Black rice, spicy tuna, avocado, tempura crunch, pickled jalapeno, truffle oil, black tobiko, and fried leeks.
Maguro.
Sake toro.
Sake toro aburi.
Hamachi.
Hamachi harami.
Madai.
Hirame.
Ebi.
Botan ebi.
Unagi.
Tako.
Ika.
Ikura.
Saba.
Masago.
Tamago.
Portabello.
Inari.
Eight pieces. Eel, tamago omelet, avocado, and cucumber.
Eight pieces. Eel, shiitake, crab meat, and cucumber.
Eight pieces. Tuna, crab meat, avocado, and cucumber.
Five pieces. Shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, eel, avocado, cucumber, roe, spicy mayo, and eel sauce.
Eight pieces. Tuna, salmon, yellow tail, and wasabi fish roe.
Eight pieces. Spicy Korean miso sauce, tuna, kimchee, kaiware, and scallion.
Eight pieces. Cooked salmon, grain mustard, avocado celery, cucumber, fresh salmon, and dill.
Five pieces. Chilean seabass tempura, avocado, red pepper, potato shoestrings, malt vinegar, and old bay mayo.
Eight pieces. Shrimp tempura, shiitake, spicy tuna, avocado, ito katsuo, and spicy mayo.
Eight pieces. Black rice, spicy tuna, avocado, tempura crunch, pickled jalapeno, truffle oil, black tobiko, and fried leeks.
Eight pieces. Eel, salmon, yamagobo, avocado, scallop, rice puff, smoked spicy mayo, and eel sauce.
Eight pieces. California topped with tuna, salmon, yellow tail, and cobia.
Eight pieces. Lump crab, avocado, cucumber, yellowtail, and, scallion.
Six pieces. Lettuce and mayo.
Five pieces. Harasu salted salmon belly, shiso, oshinko, and ginger.
Eight pieces. Lemon caper sauce, smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion, cucumber, and shiso.
Six pieces. Spicy mayo, scallion, and cucumber.
Six pieces. Sriracha spicy sauce, cilantro, and tempura flakes.
Eight pieces. Tuna, jalapeno, sriracha, ginger, cilantro, avocado, and tempura flakes roll. Topped with spicy tuna, spicy mayo, sauce, and scallion.
Eight pieces. Eel, salmon, avocado, cucumber, and crispy potato.
Eight pieces. Salmon, eel, avocado, cucumber, spicy tuna, serrano pepper, and eel sauce.
Eight pieces. Smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, eel tempura, spicy mayo, eel sauce, and scallion.
Six pieces. Avocado, cucumber, crab sticks, and fish roe.
Six pieces. Avocado, cucumber, and masago fish roe.
Six pieces. Avocado, cucumber, and masago fish roe.
Six pieces. Avocado, cucumber, and masago fish roe.
Six pieces. Avocado, cucumber, and masago fish roe.
Six pieces. Mayo, fish roe, and tempura flakes.
Six pieces. Cilantro and tempura flakes.
Six pieces. Oshinko daikon pickles and cucumber.
Six pieces. Mayo, roe, and tempura flakes.
Six pieces.
Six pieces. Asparagus, avocado, and cucumber.
Six pieces. Avocado, cucumber, and tempura flakes.
Six pieces. Cilantro and tempura flakes.
Eight pieces. Asparagus, shiitake, inari, cucumber, oshinko, yamagobo, and shiso.
Eight pieces. Avocado, cucumber, and inari.
Five pieces. Lemon basil sauce, spinach, avocado, cucumber, kaiware, shiitake, inari, asparagus lettuce, yamagobo, ginger, and kanpyo.