Roll With It: All-You-Can-Eat Sushi & Brunch Around the DMV

There are days when you want a perfectly portioned omakase, and then there are days when you want to look your server in the eye and say, “Yes, we’ll take another round.” All-you-can-eat (AYCE) sushi and bottomless brunch offerings are having a moment around the DMV — from luxe Sunday spreads to neighborhood sushi spots where the rolls just keep coming, here’s where to settle in and stay awhile.

Bar Chinois
455 Eye Street NW
Bar Chinois has officially entered the bottomless chat with its Bottomless Dim Sum Brunch. Guests can choose $37 bottomless dim sum, $23 bottomless drinks, or combine both for $57 — which, frankly, is the move. Available Saturdays and Sundays from 11AM to 5PM with a two-hour time limit, the unlimited plates include fan favorites like Red Chili Wontons with pork and shrimp, Gyoza de Boeuf filled with French onion beef and gruyere, and Breakfast Fried Rice with shrimp and sweet pork sausage. It may not be strictly sushi, but it absolutely satisfies the unlimited small plates craving. More at barchinoisdc.com. 
 

Nobu
2525 M Street NW
Yes, that Nobu. The downtown DC location recently introduced an all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch featuring an unlimited spread of signature dishes including Crispy Rice Tuna, Yellowtail Jalapeño, Cod Butter Lettuce, Shrimp Cocktail, plus salads, pastries, desserts, and live chef stations with Ribeye carving and hand rolls made to order. The experience is priced at $80 per adult and $40 for children 12 and under, with brunch cocktail specials available for purchase. Offered Sundays from 11AM to 2PM, this is an indulgent way to do unlimited. More info at noburestaurants.com 
 

Love, Makoto
200 Massachusetts Ave NW
Love, Makoto has debuted an extensive all-you-can-eat brunch buffet priced at $65 per person, excluding beverages. The spread includes Baked Crab Hand Rolls, Tuna Crispy Rice, Miso Salmon, Roasted Strip Loin, Pork Shoulder, Housemade Soba Noodles, three varieties of Mochi Donuts, and the Dear Sushi Ichigo Strawberry. It’s expansive and designed for lingering. Details at lovemakoto.com. 
 

Sushi Sato
H Street NE
Chef Tim Ma’s Sushi Sato offers a vibrant dining experience in a stylish setting along H Street NE. The menu features fresh sushi, sashimi, classic rolls, and creative rolls, with occasional AYCE specials and add-ons such as Japanese-inspired cocktails, sake selections, and even all-you-can-drink select beer. It’s a lively option for those looking to mix quality sushi with a high-energy atmosphere. More information at sushisatodc.com 

More AYCE Sushi Around the DMV
Sushi On
Sushi Bomb
Kumo Asian Bistro
Hokkaido Sushi & Steak House

Pro Tips Before You Go
Most AYCE spots have time limits, typically ranging from 90 minutes to two hours. Ordering excessively and wasting food can result in additional charges, so pacing yourself is key. Reservations are recommended for brunch formats and weekend evenings. Many locations offer optional add-ons like sake, Japanese-inspired cocktails, or all-you-can-drink select beer packages.
Whether you’re brunching at Nobu, dim-summing at Bar Chinois, exploring Love, Makoto’s buffet, or going full roll marathon in Virginia, the DMV has fully embraced the unlimited era. The only real question is how strategic you plan to be.