Komi came highly recommended and in some DC circles is currently rated the hottest restaurant.

The experience started out on a humorous note. My very close friend, in fact my college roommate, suggested we go for sushi. Never one to turn down sushi I was prepared to see what sushi in the District was all about. Komi is located in the trendy Dupont neighborhood of DC and is a low key, clean simple place.

Upon receiving the menu my companion mentioned we were in the mood for some quality sushi. The waiter wasn't quite sure how to respond except to inform us Komi was a greek restaurant. The sushi mix up may have been the result of the fact that some dishes involve raw fish. This is akin to saying that Thai food is basically the same as Italian because some dishes involve noodles.

Komi is very simple....and very expensive. You choose from one of three main dishes. Aside from that, everything is selected for you. They begin almost immediately serving bite size dishes called Mezzethakia that do include lots of raw fish oriented treats. The main dishes are a selection of rustic meats or fish that are truly unique.

All in all, Komi is interesting...not a place I would frequent on any regular basis...especially considering the prices ($125+ per person with one glass of wine). I also wouldn't claim to have liked every single morsel. However, the dishes were one of a kind and for a once every few years experience, Komi should be on your list.