$$$$Price: Moderate • Sushi • Capitol Hill
Sushi Hachi is my favorite restaurant for sushi in the city based on its value. There are other far more expensive and luxurious spots, but Sushi Hachi really finds the perfect medium by providing ingredients with a noticeably fresh taste without going overboard on complex fancy dishes and drinks. The simplicity of the menu, the comforting ambiance, and the attention to detail — specifically regarding the beautiful ceramics, like the sake cups you get to pick from — make this one of my favorite places (I even went for my birthday this year).