Ko Japanese Dining – Japanese
Ko Japanese Dining serves as an intimate retreat where the savory scent of golden-fried karaage and garlic-infused potatoes fills the air, inviting guests to settle in for a soulful meal. The experience centers on the art of Japanese comfort, from the satisfying crunch of a beef mince katsu to the delicate, hand-pressed warmth of onigiri stuffed with vibrant pollock roe or tangy plum. Each plate brings together bold textures and traditional flavors, creating a lively yet cozy atmosphere perfect for lingering over small bites and shared stories.
Ko Japanese Dining, Hillyer Place Northwest, Dupont Circle, Ward 2, Washington, District of Columbia, 20036, United States +17717723358 https://kojapanesedining.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, low-carb, vegan, halal, gluten-free, keto, pescatarian, low-fat, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, renal, raw-food, carnivore, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, candida, pegan, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Edamame - $5.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Potato - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Karaage (Fried Chicken) - $11.76 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Croquettes - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mince Katsu (Beef) - $10.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smash Cucumber - $4.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ume Onigiri - $3.5: Plum rice ball Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Onigiri - $5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Mayo Onigiri - $4.5 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: lunch
- Pollock Roe Onigiri - $5.1 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakitamago - $9.5: Grilled egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Karaage Set - $27.5: Marinated fried chicken, special dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tonkatsu Set - $28.5: Crispy breaded pork cutlet, tonkatsu sauce, shredded cabbage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Katsudon Set - $29.5: Chicken or pork cutlet, sweet broth, fluffy egg over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki Set - $27.5: Grilled chicken, teriyaki sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mince Katsu Set (Beef) - $27.5: Minced meat breaded and fried, signature sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyakodon Set - $25.5: Chicken and eggs simmered in sweet broth over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Set - $27.5: Panko-crusted chicken cutlet, tonkatsu sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shogayaki Set - $27.5: Sliced pork or chicken stir-fried with ginger soy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakiniku Set - $29.5: Grilled meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sushi
- Sushi Set A - $37.5: Chef's choice 9pcs, rice, miso soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi Set B - $50.5: Chef's choice 14pcs, rice, miso soup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sushi Roll - $9.5 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
Small Plates
- Yakisoba - $14.5: Stir-fried noodles Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakiudon - $14.5: Stir-fried thick wheat noodles Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Bento (To go Plates)
- Mix Platter Set - $25 Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Teriyaki Bento - $18.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Bento - $18.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Katsu Bento - $18.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Karaage Bento - $17.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onigiri + Karaage Set - $14.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aji Fry Set - $19: Fried horse mackerel Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Catering & Party Platters
- Mix Fry Party Platter (45 Pieces) - $180: Karaage, Potato Croquette, White Fish, Shrimp, Beef Katsu, Horse Mackerel, Mackerel, Shiitake, Pork Katsu Skewers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mix Fry Party Platter (33 Pieces + Edamame) - $155: Karaage, Potato Croquette, Beef Katsu, Horse Mackerel, Edamame Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Ribeye Skewers (10 Pieces) - $160 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakitori & Fried Pork Katsu Skewers (20 Pieces) - $110: 10 Yakitori, 10 Pork Katsu Skewers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maki Roll Platter (48 Pieces) - $95: Tuna, Salmon, Cucumber, California Roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nigiri Sushi Combo Platter (40 Pieces) - $190: Chef's Choice seasonal selection Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Raw-Food Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tray Sushi Party Platter (Mixed Nigiri & Maki) - $270: 48pcs Maki, Variety Nigiri Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Individual Nigiri & Maki Sushi Platter - $45: 9pcs Nigiri, 6 Maki Rolls Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Special Nigiri & Maki Combo Platter - $155: 24pcs Nigiri, 18pcs Maki Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tempura Party Platter (40 Pieces) - $175: Shrimp, Pumpkin, Enoki, Shishito, Eggplant, Shiitake, Lotus Root, Crab Stick Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Halal Chicken Yakitori (25 Pieces) - $95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Osechi Bento (New Year Special)
- Osechi 3 Tier Box - $370: Traditional New Year assortment Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Osechi 2 Tier Box - $280: Traditional New Year assortment Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Osechi 1 Personal Box - $80: Traditional New Year assortment Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Bowl of Rice - $1.56 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup - $2.58 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Weight-Watchers, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Basque Burnt Cheesecake - $11.5: Creamy and velvety cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Matcha Chiffon Cake - $12.5: Spongy cake, whipped cream, red bean paste Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Coca-Cola - $2.07
- Diet Coke - $2.07
- Sprite - $2.07
- Green Tea - $1.56
- Melon Cream Soda - $5.64
- Calpico - $3.09
- Kimono Sparkling Yuzu Citrus Water - $3.6
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