About Us

An atmosphere that feels timeless. 

Well-crafted spirits and cocktails. 

A classic billiards table.

Great music to bring it all together.  
 

"Death Punch is the boozy pinnacle of a new three-story Japanese complex."

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Who We are:

From the chef who brought the first Izakaya to Washington DC, comes an intimate vision of Japanese street food by Darren Norris and his wife, Candice Wise-Norris.  
 

Chef Darren is a James Beard Award Winner of "Top 25 Best New Restaurant in America” and winner of Restaurateur of the Year 2011 of Washington DC.

​What We Are:

Death Punch and Shibuya Eatery are located under one roof in Adams Morgan.

The bar, located on the top floor offers a full service menu  
with an expanded small plate selection and raw bar specialties.

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Outdoor seating is available with heaters, weather permitting. 

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