Sushi Ogawa Washington DC

If you only read one thing: Take an uber, there is no valet. The food was exceptional, premium quality. The service was fast and courteous, with well orchestrated course pacing. The presentation was sometimes inspired, sometimes very "average" (which I'm not really upset about). I very much enjoyed the red ale as a pair to the tasting menu, reminding me fondly of my time in Japan. The "15 sushi" course of the tasting menu is probably a bit much, so bring your biggest appetite (and carry your bruised hubris out with your uneaten sushi). The dining room floor has uneven floor tiles, and hastily painted walls/trim showing poor workmanship, which is unfortunate for a restaurant awarded a Michelin Star. Other artwork on the ceiling, as well as tasteful Japanese design elements with (quiet/appropriate) background music are the positives for atmosphere and ambiance. The restroom is a single stall right next to the dining room, also unfortunate (unsure if other restroom accommodation exists). The "smart casual" dress code is seemingly a very loose requirement -I saw about 3 people in joggers wearing basketball shoes in the dining room, no they were not celebrities. There is no valet service, and parking in this area is **ABYSMAL**. Do not drive yourself here, because you'll likely park 4+ blocks away and be stuck walking. The parking situation is probably my single largest disappointment. Take an uber.