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| - When I moved to Georgetown I was fully aware that I wouldn't be entering an epicure's paradise. But I've actually been pleasantly surprised by some of the restaurants here. Unfortunately, Kyoto Sushi isn't one of them.
The food left a lot to be desired. The sashimi was alright, not mind blowing but certainly not bad. The maki are way too big to eat, and if you take a bite to try to break it in two, it falls apart. The appetizers were also decent, but anything that was fried had the aftertaste of old oil.
What did surprise me was the service. I'm used to being forgotten about, not getting my orders, and having to re-order or just deal with it. Not the case here. They're old school and don't use those stupid iPad apps that crash all the time and it shows. Staff are nice and pleasant. Perhaps the craziest thing is that pop costs $1. In an age of four dollar sodas, that's refreshing.
So to summarize: nice decor, friendly staff, good service, but they can't overcome the lack of quality and care in the food preparation. Perhaps it's gone down a bit since some of the really enthusiastic reviews were posted here.
If you're looking for sushi in Georgetown, try Yo Yo on the east end. It's not all you can eat, but the portions are more than adequate and the difference in quality is well worth it.
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