Love, Makoto brings together four distinct restaurants under Chef Makoto Okuwa in Northwest DC. Love on the Run is the fast-casual entry point, serving housemade noodles and ramen broths alongside sushi rolls. Hiya Izakaya is a Japanese bar built around a robata grill. Dear Sushi runs a dedicated omakase program. Beloved BBQ is the group's Japanese steakhouse, using smokeless grills to cook Japanese A5 Wagyu and heritage-breed American beef.
Sushi freshness and hospitality come up consistently across the concepts, with the omakase experience at Dear Sushi frequently cited as the standout of the collection, alongside some noted inconsistency in smaller side dishes.
Love, Makoto was selected for the Michelin Guide in 2025.
Sushi freshness and hospitality come up consistently across the concepts, with the omakase experience at Dear Sushi frequently cited as the standout of the collection, alongside some noted inconsistency in smaller side dishes.
Love, Makoto was selected for the Michelin Guide in 2025.