Nooshi – Japanese
This vibrant Pan-Asian retreat hums with energy, drawing diners in with the irresistible aroma of charred chicken satay and the delicate, herbal fragrance of hand-rolled rice paper wraps. The kitchen masters the balance of texture and spice, serving up everything from the golden crunch of seven-spiced tofu fries to the silken elegance of traditional Japanese dumplings. It is a lively destination designed for sharing, where a colorful parade of crispy shumai and savory wontons transforms a simple meal into a spirited exploration of Eastern flavors.
1120, 19th Street Northwest +12022933138 https://www.nooshidc.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, halal, dairy-free, pescatarian, low-sodium, low-fat, whole30, paleo, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, gerd, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, atkins, tlc, raw-food, alkaline, aip, zone, volumetrics, renal, carnivore, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Vietnamese Spring Roll (2) - $9.5: Minced pork, fresh crabmeat and cellophane noodles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Satay (5) - $10.5: Grilled marinated chicken with slightly spicy peanut sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Shumai (8) - $11.5: Homemade open faced dumplings with chicken, shrimp, and Shiitake mushroom Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $7: Steamed soybeans with sea salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Spring Rolls (2) - $8.5: Mixed vegetables and sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seven Spiced Tofu Fries - $10: Tossed with garlic, basil and chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese Dumplings (5) - $9.5: Pan fried with beef, pork, Chinese cabbage and sesame soy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Rice Paper Roll (2) - Shrimp - $10: Shrimp, green papaya, mint, green lettuce, vermicelli and peanuts Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Rice Paper Roll (2) - Tofu - $10: Tofu, green papaya, mint, green lettuce, vermicelli and peanuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crabmeat Wonton (5) - $10.5: Crabmeat, cream cheese, with sweet chili sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Firefly Calamari - $14: Crispy and slightly spicy with honey lemon dip Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sichuan Dragon Dumplings (5) - $10.5: Steamed with chicken, watercress and Shiitake mushroom Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Kimchi Dumpling (8) - $9.5: Pan fried with kimchi and mixed vegetables Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bulgogi Buns (2) - $11.5: Steamed white buns filled with flavorful Korean Bulgogi beef Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Basil Chips - $6: Crispy fried wonton chips with basil, garlic, and chili spice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Small Soup
- Miso Soup - $6: Tofu, seaweed and scallions Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum Soup - Chicken - $7.75: Spicy and sour soup with lemongrass, mushroom, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum Soup - Shrimp - $7.75: Spicy and sour soup with lemongrass, mushroom, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum Soup - Vegetables - $7.75: Spicy and sour soup with lemongrass, mushroom, cilantro Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salad
- Ginger Salad - $10.5: Young tender ginger roots, cabbage, carrot, roasted peanuts and fried shallots Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Salad - $9: Lettuce, carrot, cucumber, tomato and sesame dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $10.5: Assorted seaweed with miso dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rainbow Salad - $12.25: Green papaya, Mango, red cabbage, crispy tofu, peanuts, honey glazed walnuts and mint (dressing contains fish sauce) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles
- Mee Goreng - $19: Stir-fried spicy egg noodles with bean sprout, cabbage, onion, fried tofu and choice of protein Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oodles Spicy Seafood Ramen - $19.5: Ramen noodles with shrimp, squid, fish cake, crabsticks and vegetables Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Yum Noodle Soup - $19: Spicy and sour broth with rice noodles, mushroom, tomato, cilantro & bean sprout Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Curry Laksa - $19: Egg noodles, vermicelli, chicken, fried tofu and coconut milk Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Phuket Noodles - $18: Rice noodles, chicken, ginger, basil leaves and very spicy and sour soup
- Pad Thai - $19: Stir-fried rice noodles with egg, fried tofu, roasted peanuts, and bean sprout Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Drunken Noodles - $19: Wide rice noodles, minced chicken, peppers, onions and basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium
- Singapore Stir Fry Noodles - $19: Stir-fried rice vermicelli with shrimp, roast pork, onions, and spicy curry flavors
- Noodles On The Boat - $19.5: Grilled marinated lemon chicken, vermicelli, bean sprout, roasted peanuts, cilantro and basil
- Pad See You - $19: Stir-fried flat noodles with egg, basil, Brussels sprout and caramelized sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Peanut Noodles - $19: Egg noodles and vermicelli, chicken curry, watercress, coconut milk and peanut sauce Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Anti-Inflammatory
- Pho Bo - $19.5: Beef brisket, fresh wide flat noodles, cilantro & green onions in spiced broth
- Shanghai Wonton Noodle - $19.5: Thin egg noodles, with shrimp and pork wonton and topped with roast pork (Nov-Feb only)
Oodles Special
- Mongolian Stir Fry - $22.5: Red pepper, Brussels sprout, green onion in slightly spicy sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Bulgogi Kimchi Fried Rice - $25.5: Korean style spicy fried rice with grilled rib eye steak, Kimchi, and fried egg
- General Tao Chicken - $20.5: Crispy chicken coated with spicy tangy sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- General Tao Shrimp - $23.5: Crispy shrimp coated with spicy tangy sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Chicken Basil - $18.5: Stir-fried minced chicken, basil, fresh chili, onions, green & red peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Nasi Goreng - $22: Indonesian chicken fried rice with chicken satay and egg
- Red Curry - $19: String beans, basil tomatoes, coconut milk with choice of protein Dietary tags: Dairy-Free
- Thai Fried Rice - $19: Fried rice with choice of chicken, beef, pork or vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
From The Grill
- Lemon Chicken - $19.5: Marinated chicken with skewers of grilled vegetables Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Chicken Teriyaki - $20.5: Teriyaki glazed chicken with skewers of grilled vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Salmon Teriyaki - $24: Teriyaki glazed salmon with skewers of grilled vegetables Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Honey Peanut Chicken - $19: Marinated chicken with slightly spicy peanut sauce over egg noodles
- Korean BBQ Ribs - $26.5: Marinated short ribs, fresh Kimchi and scallions salad Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Vegetables
- Hakka Style Chinese Eggplant - $18.5: Stir-fried with basil leaves Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Braised Wrinkled String Bean - $18.5: Quickly cooked with Sichuan preserved vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- Vegetable Hot Pot (Noodle Soup) - $18.5: Cellophane noodles, napa cabbage, scallions, onions, carrot and tofu Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Tofu With Mixed Vegetables - $17.5: Stir fry mixed vegetables and tofu in classic white gravy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
Nigiri Sushi
- Saba (Mackerel) - $4: Available in sushi or sashimi form Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Masago (Fish Eggs) - $4: Available in sushi or sashimi form Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free
- Tako (Octopus) - $4: Available in sushi or sashimi form Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Ika (Squid) - $4: Available in sushi or sashimi form Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Ebi (Cooked Shrimp) - $4: Available in sushi or sashimi form Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Tamago (Sweet Egg) - $4: Available in sushi or sashimi form Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free
- Sake (Salmon) - $4.75: Available in sushi or sashimi form Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Maguro (Tuna) - $5: Available in sushi or sashimi form Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Smoked Salmon - $4: Available in sushi or sashimi form Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Suzuki (Stripe Bass) - $4.25: Available in sushi or sashimi form Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ikura (Salmon Roe) - $4.25: Available in sushi or sashimi form Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Unagi (BBQ Eel) - $4.5: Available in sushi or sashimi form Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Spicy Scallop - $5: Available in sushi or sashimi form Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Harasu (Salmon Toro) - $4.75: Available in sushi or sashimi form Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Hamachi (Yellowtail) - $4.25: Available in sushi or sashimi form Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Hotate (Scallop) - $4.5: Available in sushi or sashimi form Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Seared Salmon - $5: Available in sushi or sashimi form Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Seared Tuna - $4.75: Available in sushi or sashimi form Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Chutoro (Tuna Toro) - $6.75: Available in sushi or sashimi form Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
- Hokkigai (Surf Clam) - $4: Available in sushi or sashimi form Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Raw-Food, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Inari (Seasoned bean curd) - $4: Seasoned bean curd Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Maki Sushi Rolls
- Avocado Rolls - $6.5: Available in roll or handroll form Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Cucumber Roll - $5.5: Available in roll or handroll form Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- California Roll - $7.25: Available in roll or handroll form Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- California with Fresh Crabmeat Roll - $10.75: Available in roll or handroll form Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
- BBQ Eel and Avocado Roll - $9.5: Available in roll or handroll form Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Salmon and Scallion Roll - $7.75: Available in roll or handroll form Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
- Salmon Skin and Scallion Roll - $7: Available in roll or handroll form Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
- Yellowtail and Scallion Roll - $8: Available in roll or handroll form Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
- Tuna and Avocado Roll - $8.5: Available in roll or handroll form Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
- Soft Shell Crab Roll - $11: Contains masago / fish eggs Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Vegetable Tempura Roll - $8.5: Available in roll or handroll form Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal
- Shrimp Tempura Roll - $9.5: Contains mayonnaise and masago / fish eggs Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Spicy Scallop Roll - $10: Contains mayonnaise and masago / fish eggs Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Spicy Crunchy Salmon Roll - $9.25: Contains mayonnaise Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Spicy Crunchy Shrimp Roll - $9: Contains mayonnaise Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Spicy Crunchy Tuna Roll - $9.25: Contains mayonnaise Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Spicy Tuna Toro Roll - $13.5: Available in roll or handroll form Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Sweet Potato Roll - $8.25: Sweet potato tempura Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Philadelphia Roll - $8: Smoked salmon with cream cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Chefs Specials Maki-Rolls
- Jedi Roll - $19: Salmon, tuna and yellow tail, topped with avocado, special sauce and wonton crisp Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Dynamite Roll - $19: Spicy crunchy shrimp, wakame seaweed, fresh crabmeat, spicy mayo and masago Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Rainbow Roll - $21: Salmon, tuna, stripe bass, bbq eel, cucumber and avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Dragon Roll - $19: Spicy crunchy tuna, topped with avocado and spicy mayo Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Dancing Eel Roll - $19: Bbq eel, crabstick, masago and cucumber Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Hokkaido Roll - $21: Shrimp tempura, avocado, fresh salmon, topped with salmon roe Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- King Kong Roll - $21: Shrimp tempura, soft shell crab tempura, cucumber, avocado, and topped with spicy mayo, tobiko, and masago Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Fried Dragon Roll - $21: Deep fried roll in tempura batter with Shrimp, fresh crabmeat, cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, tobiko, and topped with eel sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Crazy Tiger Roll - $21: Shrimp tempura and avocado, topped with chopped spicy tuna and fresh crabmeat Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Pikachu Roll (Deep Fried) - $20: Deep fried roll in tempura batter with smoked salmon, avocado, cream cheese, and tamago, spicy mayo and tobiko on top Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Double Yellowtail Roll - $21: Spicy Crunchy yelllowtail, topped with yellowtail and avocado and tobiko Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Sushi Entrees
- Sushi Premium - $22: Tuna, salmon, stripe bass, bbq eel and a california roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Sushi Deluxe - $27.5: Tuna, salmon, stripe bass, bbq eel, yellow tail, cooked shrimp and a california roll Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Sushi Grand - $32: Tuna toro, salmon toro, stripe bass, yellow tail, cooked shrimp, bbq eel, a california roll and a salmon scallion roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
- Vegetable Lover - $19: Cucumber roll, avocado roll and vegetables tempura roll Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Sashimi Ku (9) - $28: 9 pieces of chef's choice sashimi, served with sushi rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
- Sashimi Juni (12) - $35: 12 pieces of chef's choice sashimi, served with sushi rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
- Unagi Don - $25: Bbq eel with gingery sweet sauce over a bed of sushi rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Tekka Don - $27: Sliced tuna sashimi over a bed of sushi rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Sake Don - $27: Sliced salmon sashimi over a bed of sushi rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Chirashi - $29.5: Assortment of fish over a bed of sushi rice topped with slices of avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian
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