Torai – Japanese

Torai serves as a serene sanctuary where the precision of the sushi blade meets the vibrant bounty of the sea, inviting diners into an atmosphere of understated elegance. Buttery ribbons of sake and rich yellowtail belly melt on the palate alongside the bright, clean notes of red snapper and cured mackerel, each piece showcasing a masterclass in texture and pristine freshness. It is a space where traditional artistry and modern refinement converge, turning every meal into a graceful celebration of the ocean’s most delicate treasures.

751 8th Street Southeast, Washington DC 20003-3604 http://toraisushi.com/

Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)

Cuisine: Japanese

Price range: $

Currently closed

Hours

Tuesday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

What diners are saying

Celebrated for its consistent quality and friendly service, Torai is a local favorite where guests rave about never having a bad meal. Reviewers highlight the intimate atmosphere that is perfect for small groups or couples, noting that the fair pricing and reliable takeout options make it a go-to spot. While the space is cozy, diners praise the warm hospitality and the high standard of every dish served.

Tuna (Maguro) - $7.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
Salmon (Sake) - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
Salmon Belly - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Candida, Lectin-Free
Yellowtail (Hamachi) - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
Yellowtail Belly - $7.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Smoked Salmon - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, TLC, Candida, Lectin-Free
White Tuna - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Candida, Lectin-Free
Red Snapper (Tai) - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Candida, Lectin-Free
Mackerel (Saba) - $5.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC
Shrimp (Ebi) - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
Crab (Kani) - $4.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
Real Crab - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Candida, Lectin-Free
Squid (Ika) - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Raw-Food
Jumbo Sweet Shrimp (Botan Ebi) - $9 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Candida, Lectin-Free
Eel (Unagi) - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Scallop - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, AIP, Candida, Lectin-Free
Egg Omelet (Tamago) - $4.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Fried Tofu (Inari) - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic
Smelt Fish Roe (Masago) - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Raw-Food, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Flying Fish Roe (Tobiko) - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Candida, Lectin-Free
Wasabi Tobiko - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Lectin-Free
Salmon Roe (Ikura) - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Raw-Food, Candida, Lectin-Free
Sea Urchin (Uni) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, Candida, Lectin-Free
Fatty Tuna (Toro) Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic

Maki Mono Roll

5 ~ 6 pcs. per order

California Roll - $5.5: avocado, crab, cucumber Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
Md Crab Roll - $6.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Tuna Roll - $5.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Macrobiotic
Salmon Roll - $5.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Macrobiotic
Yellowtail Roll - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
Philadelphia Roll - $6.5: smoked salmon, avocado, cream cheese Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Boston Roll - $5.5: shrimp, avocado, cucumber Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
Unagi Roll - $6: eel, cucumber Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Rock & Roll - $7: eel, avocado, masago Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Tuna Avocado Roll - $6.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
Salmon Avocado Roll - $6.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
Vegetable Roll - $5: cucumber, avocado, asparagus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Kappa Maki (cucumber) - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Avocado Roll - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Kampyo Roll - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Futo Maki - $7: egg crabmeat vegetables Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat

Hand Roll

1 pcs. per order

California Hand Roll - $5.5 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
Salmon Skin Hand Roll - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Eel & Cucumber Hand Roll - $6.5 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Spicy Tuna Hand Roll - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
Spicy Salmon Hand Roll - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Spicy Crab Hand Roll - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Spicy Yellowtail Hand Roll - $6.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food

Spicy Roll

6 pcs. per order

Spicy California Roll - $6.5 Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Spicy Tuna Roll - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
Spicy Salmon Roll - $6.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Spicy Yellowtail Roll - $6.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
Spicy Scallop Roll - $6.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Tempura Roll

In: cream cheese & deep fried

Deep Fried Spicy California - $11.5: cream cheese & deep fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Deep Fried Spicy Tuna - $11.5: cream cheese & deep fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Deep Fried Spicy Salmon - $11.5: cream cheese & deep fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Deep Fried Alaskan - $10: salmon, avocado, cream cheese & deep fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Deep Fried Vegas Roll - $10: eel, avocado, crab, cream cheese & deep fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Chef Special Roll

Shrimp Tempura Roll - $9: shrimp tempura and avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Rainbow Roll - $13: (in) california roll, (out) tuna, salmon, white fish, shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
Yummy Yummy Roll - $13: (in) shrimp tempura & avocado, (out) spicy tuna & crunch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Alligator Roll - $12: (in) spicy crab, shrimp tempura, cucumber, & crunch, (out) sliced avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Fantasy Roll - $13: (in) shrimp tempura & cucumber, (out) spicy salmon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Crazy Roll - $12: tuna, salmon, white fish, crab, avocado, crunch & masago Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Trio Amigo Roll - $12.5: spicy tuna, salmon, crab, avocado, cucumber, crunch & masago Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
Kabuki Roll - $11: 2 pcs shrimp tempura, crab, avocado, cucumber & masago Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Dragon Roll - $13.5: (in) california roll, (out) broiled eel Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Spicy Dragon Roll - $14: (in) crunch spicy tuna, (out) broiled eel, cucumber & avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Spider Roll - $13: soft shell crab, masago, cucumber & avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Mango Roll - $13: (in) shrimp tempura, avocado & spicy crab, (out) mango sauce, spicy mayo, eel sauce Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Volcano Roll - $13: (in) fried california roll, (out) spicy tuna & jalapeno, masago, crunch, special sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Vegetable Tempura Roll - $8: deep fried sweet potato Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
Baked Scallop Roll - $13.95: (in) california roll, (out) baked scallop Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Cucumber Special Roll - $14: tuna, salmon, crab, avocado, white fish, masago & shrimp wrapped in cucumber + ponzu Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Raw-Food, Volumetrics
Torai Roll - $14: (in) shrimp tempura, avocado & asparagus, (out) seared beef, scallion & tobiko Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Phoenix Roll - $13.5: (in) spicy tuna, crunch & cucumber, (out) sliced avocado, sweet potato & crunch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
King of Dragon Roll - $19: (in) shrimp tempura, avocado, (out) whole baked eel, tobiko, green onion, eel sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Mex Roll - $14: (in) shrimp tempura, crab, masago, avocado, fried jalapino eel w/soy paper, spicy mayo, eel sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
8th St Roll - $13.5: (in) spicy salmon, cucumber, crunch, (out) salmon, avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
Dynamite Roll - $13.5: (in) spicy tuna, crunch, (out) spicy salmon, crab, crunch, spicy mayo, masago, green onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Sun Set Roll - $13: (in) shrimp tempura, avocado, (out) salmon, tobiko, masago, wasabi, eel sauce, spicy mayo, wasabi sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

Double Maki Roll

8 pcs per order, w/jalapino

Spicy Tuna & Fresh Tuna - $16: (in) spicy tuna & (out) fresh tuna Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Raw-Food
Spicy Salmon & Fresh Salmon - $16: (in) spicy salmon & (out) fresh salmon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian

4 in 1 Set

Tuna Set - $18: 2 pcs nigiri, 3 pcs sashimi, 6 pcs roll, 1 hand roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Salmon Set - $18: 2 pcs nigiri, 3 pcs sashimi, 6 pcs roll, 1 hand roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Yellowtail Set - $20: 2 pcs nigiri, 3 pcs sashimi, 6 pcs roll, 1 hand roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian