Nara-Ya

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88 District Sq SW Fl 3
Washington, DC 20024
Nestled at the heart of the District Wharf, NaRa-Ya offers traditional Japanese Cuisine with modern inflections. Featuring an elegant a la carte menu and available tasting menus, NaRa-Ya takes pride in the culinary artistry of the traditional Japanese kitchen while advocating a personal responsibility to environmental demands. It is our practice to source local produce, offer sustainable, farm raised, and wild caught global marine products while maintaining an unparalleled dining experience at NaRa-Ya. In addition, NaRa-Ya boasts an extensive sake & Japanese whisky list, including exceptional offerings rarely seen outside of the islands of Japan.

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Lena M.
10/10/2025

Do know that I only tried one roll here, but it was delicious! We arrived early for a show at The Anthem and wanted some dinner. I found Nara-Ya on Yelp and was so happy I did! We were seated...

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Melissa B.
8/16/2025

The Ambiance is delightful, with a stunning view of the Potomac, great people watching, in a nice air conditioned restaurant with good music playing, great for a date! Service was exceptional, I...

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Olivia S.
8/5/2025

Service was attentive and provided solid advice for drink and appetizer selection. It's a fun spot and it actually has water views as you take an elevator up (unlike being street level at the...

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Erika J.
10/13/2025

Came for a surprise bday brunch for a friend. And upon arrival we were sat at the bar area when were thought we would b sat at the window for a view. However we didn't take issue with that. It did...

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Christabell M.
10/11/2025

Absolutely loved my experience at Nara-Ya! The atmosphere is stunning -- modern, elegant, and perfect for date nights or brunch with friends. Every dish was beautifully plated and full of flavor...

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