For those seeking a tasty meal that’s reliably speedy (ideal for a high-powered D.C. lunch), head to Sushi Hachi. Helmed by restaurateur Steve Yoon, the rolls here are bursting with flavor. The deep-fried Capitol, a crowd favorite, is made with yellowtail, jalapeño cream cheese and sweet miso. Be sure to order a shrimp tempura for the table, and the nigiri and chef’s platters are also not to be missed.

D.C. has long had a respectable mix of neighborhood sushi restaurants, affordable roll stops, and higher-end, special occasion places offering omakase menus.

This map runs the gamut from O.G. spots like decades-old Kaz Sushi Bistro (finish with green tea tiramisu) to newer arrivals like Takara 14 and Shōtō in D.C.

Restaurateur Steve Yoon is behind Arlington’s Sushi Rock, where rolls are tarted up with things like strawberries and sometimes thrown into the deep fryer. And yet his other dining spot, Barracks Row’s Sushi Hachi, is a much more serene place that bows to tradition. Order takeout—pads of rice laden with tuna belly and scallion, say, or yellowtail maki—and a tiny bottle of the house soy sauce is tucked into the bag. One way to keep warm on the patio: thin strips of beef cooked atop a searing hot stone.

Wagyu beef finds its way into nigiri at this Barracks Row sushi spot. Pieces of fish dwarf the rice portions for nigiri. Owner Steve Yoon is also behind Arlington’s Sushi Rock.

One of our top requests right now: Where can I get good sushi takeout? Sadly, one of our favorites, Sushi Taro, recently closed as it tries to reconfigure itself for the future. In the meantime, here are 10 other great spots for nigiri and rolls to-go.