Ken and Aki's sushi counter at The Roost gives you their established signatures alongside new dishes you won't find at their Gaithersburg location—intimate and worth seeking out if you care about what goes on behind the bar.
sushi restaurant · 1401 Pennsylvania Ave SE
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