Love, Makoto

Love, Makoto is a culinary love letter from Celebrity Chef Makoto Okuwa. Featuring full-service and quick-service options, this culinary collection offers Washington, DC residents and visitors a taste of Japan in the heart of the nation’s capital. Unique in its single-operator approach, Love, Makoto will be the first of its kind in the US.

Dear Sushi is an omakase experience that celebrates both traditional and envelope-pushing takes on sushi

Beloved BBQ is a high-end yakiniku (Japanese steakhouse) with smokeless grills at the center of each table where diners can grill their own Japanese Wagyu and American-raised beef.

Hiya Izakaya, a high-energy Japanese bar with whisky highballs and other inspired cocktails plus sake, beer, wine. Japanese bar foods on offer include skewers and bites prepared over a robata grill.  Fantastic for Office Parties, Gathering of Friends, and other casual celebrations!

Large Party Tables, Private and Semi-private rooms available for family events, celebrations, and gatherings. Fantastic for Graduations, Weddings, and all other gathering.
Parties of 9-20 guests have the option to choose a large party table.
Parties of 21 or more will need to have a private room.
Please complete our Large Party / Private Event Request form through our website for additional information.