Walked quite a way, and back, on a cold, windy evening on the recommendation of the concierge at the hotel at which I was spending a few nights. I would do it all again. Kaz is a small Sushi joint with a superlative menu, fresh fish, well presented and very tasty. I'll be back on my next trip to DC. Hopefully the weather will be better...

I hadn't been to Kaz's in well over a decade, but decided on the spur of the moment to go with a colleague after a long day at a terrible conference. I called at the last minute for a reservation and was very surprised to get one. An even better surprise: A fabulous meal in a blessedly quiet corner of the handsome little place. All the fish was luminously fresh, but some things were standouts. Melt-in-your-mouth white toro called Hawaiian somethingorother. A beautiful "bird's nest" of paper-thin sliced squid around an uni heart with quail egg. And best of all, absolutely delicious smoked ankimo with a touch of jalapeno jelly (sounds strange, but it was perfect). I eat sushi every chance I get and this was the best I've had in a couple of years. So inventive, too. I actually felt like a human being again by the time I left the restaurant.

They are all about seating as many people in a night as possible. Went after work with a friend and the waitress came to ask if we needed anything else about a dozen times (not exaggerating). We ordered appetizers and entrees and then we decided to sample more of the menu and finally my friend also ordered dessert. Could hardly carry on a conversation with all the interruptions from the waitress. It's not like were just sitting there talking, we were eating, drinking and ordering more food. The food is very good but they want you to eat and run.