akami sushi

The sushi here is a true masterpiece. Every bite feels like an artful blend of freshness, flavor, and precision. The quality of the ingredients and the skill of the chefs are unmatched—it’s clear why this is the best sushi restaurant around!

Published 2 years ago

Came here with high hopes and was not disappointed. Had to ask for the omakase since it was not on the menu. There's the 100$ level and the boss level for 150$. I honestly dont know what the difference was even though the very nice wait staff tried to explain it to me. It was just a bunch of japanese words lol. Anyhow I went yolo and got the boss level and it was the best 150 i spent that day. Every dish was mostly perfect except for the dessert. They need to up their dessert game.

Published 2 years ago

So we normally have our regular sushi spots. Saw this place with a 4.9 rating and decided to dine here. I guess the place is relatively new. Not much parking in front. It's a small parking lot. There is plenty of parking in the back. Walking in I was really impressed. The place has a nice and welcoming vibe. We really liked the decor. It's really simple but not too overwhelming. The staff are super nice and really attentive. Also they are super knowledgeable about the menu. They were really sweet to our 9 month old daughter which was nice. To be honest you really do get what you pay for. Every piece of sushi was immaculate and high quality fish. I've been to a lot of sushi places and this one has to be the best one so far by a long shot. With the atmosphere/vibe, paired with amazing chefs and waitresses plus the high quality sushi this place is by far my favorite sushi restaurant. I'm definitely coming back here. Just have to save up a bit since it is a bit pricey but you really get the amazing quality food and service. Not to mention the alcohol selection is too notch as well. For beer I recommend the Echigo rice beer. For sake we got the koshi no kanbai tokusen sake which was really smooth with a nice fragrant finish. All in all of give this place a 10 of 10. Definitely a place to go if you really do enjoy high quality sushi and amazing service

Published 2 years ago

Friend treated me to a birthday dinner. Omakase. The quality here is really nice and good variety of fish too. Would come back. Parking can be a hard to find in the front parking.

Published 2 years ago

Super cute, super clean, super friendly, super delicious!!

Went on a Friday night around 6:30pm. They have a waitlist you can join, so the wait wasn't too long. The place is small, so I would suggest to get there early.

We ordered a bunch of things to share. Their black cod entree is amazing. Stand out specialty roll was the lemon roll. Everything we had was fresh. My favorite is the hotate (scallop) sushi. It was perfect.

We asked our server for some sake recommendations and she didn't have any, but had another server come over to help us and he was amazing. Ask for Logan if you're looking for a good sake to complement your meal.

Great addition to the neighborhood and highly recommended!

Published 2 years ago

Ordered the premium sashimi platter and premium sushi platter for takeout. Roughly $52 each. Staff were professional and one of the chefs came out to greet me as I was picking up. The sushi quality is excellent and delicious. Uni did not have any fishy or smelly taste which is a great indicator of freshness. I think this is a great up and coming Japanese restaurant worth the visit. Will be coming back here often.

Published 2 years ago

New Japanese fusion restaurant serving innovative sushi dishes. I ordered Omakase for my first visit. You could use online waiting list.

They served an octopus slice, jellyfish with vinegar, fish livers, and fish eggs as appetizers (refer to picture). Following the appetizers, they served snapper with olive oil as a starter. This dish was not very impressive due to its overly tart flavor, which overshadowed the freshness and was a bit too strong before the main sushi dishes

Total of eight pieces of sushi, each with sauce and garnish. The sushi rice was too mushy and sticky, which was a huge disappointment. I was expecting tuna toro, but they don't serve tuna toro with Omakase. They did serve tuna sushi, but it wasn't fatty enough and was quite tedious. The scallop with sea urchin sushi was the only dish I liked from their sushi offerings.

Pasta with Uni (sea Urchin) and fish egg is very flavorful but portion size is quite small. Dessert is ice cream and the ice cream is a great ending.

The service was fine. They were very busy, and my tea cup was always empty. I will try to order their sushi lunch box but not Omakase.

Published 2 years ago

It's 100% worth the wait for a table! The Akami roll is soooo delicious. We also enjoyed the Blossom and White Dragon roll (we don't do spicy).

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Fresh ingredients but the rolls were soggy, too saucy, and falling apart. Edamame was overcooked and not seasoned well. Service also needs improvement -- our water cups were often empty and plates were not proactively cleared despite the limited counter space we had.

Published 2 years ago

All staff were super friendly! Food was really great and the decorations were lovely! Would recommend.

Published 2 years ago

Very good sushi 🍣 restaurant in Arcadia California. It has the best sushi experience in my life! Super fresh and delicious raw fish!

Published 2 years ago

The sushi here is a true masterpiece. Every bite feels like an artful blend of freshness, flavor, and precision. The quality of the ingredients and the skill of the chefs are unmatched—it’s clear why this is the best sushi restaurant around!

Published 2 years ago

Came here with high hopes and was not disappointed. Had to ask for the omakase since it was not on the menu. There's the 100$ level and the boss level for 150$. I honestly dont know what the difference was even though the very nice wait staff tried to explain it to me. It was just a bunch of japanese words lol. Anyhow I went yolo and got the boss level and it was the best 150 i spent that day. Every dish was mostly perfect except for the dessert. They need to up their dessert game.

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Published 2 years ago

Tried this place for our anniversary and it was quite lovely! The parking lot is small but there's neighborhood parking so it wasn't an issue. It's a cozy restaurant with some counter seats and tables. The waitress was very attentive.
The water tasted a little funny and some of the dishes were extremely salty. Other than that we had a pleasant night.

Published 2 years ago

The red snapper fish soup is the BEST!!!!!!! The $100 Omakase is the best!

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Service was good and place is very clean and bright. Sushi was just ok

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Friend treated me to a birthday dinner. Omakase. The quality here is really nice and good variety of fish too. Would come back. Parking can be a hard to find in the front parking.

Published 2 years ago

It's 100% worth the wait for a table! The Akami roll is soooo delicious. We also enjoyed the Blossom and White Dragon roll (we don't do spicy).

Published 2 years ago

Had the Chirashi Bowl and Akami Roll. Both very delicious! Would definitely get again. The place has a hole in the wall vibe that you wouldn't expect in this area. And with limited parking and a small venue, it will quickly become an intimate space.

Published 2 years ago

So we normally have our regular sushi spots. Saw this place with a 4.9 rating and decided to dine here. I guess the place is relatively new. Not much parking in front. It's a small parking lot. There is plenty of parking in the back. Walking in I was really impressed. The place has a nice and welcoming vibe. We really liked the decor. It's really simple but not too overwhelming. The staff are super nice and really attentive. Also they are super knowledgeable about the menu. They were really sweet to our 9 month old daughter which was nice. To be honest you really do get what you pay for. Every piece of sushi was immaculate and high quality fish. I've been to a lot of sushi places and this one has to be the best one so far by a long shot. With the atmosphere/vibe, paired with amazing chefs and waitresses plus the high quality sushi this place is by far my favorite sushi restaurant. I'm definitely coming back here. Just have to save up a bit since it is a bit pricey but you really get the amazing quality food and service. Not to mention the alcohol selection is too notch as well. For beer I recommend the Echigo rice beer. For sake we got the koshi no kanbai tokusen sake which was really smooth with a nice fragrant finish. All in all of give this place a 10 of 10. Definitely a place to go if you really do enjoy high quality sushi and amazing service

Published 2 years ago

It's not like Mako Sushi, which used to be at this location. What was the very best sushi is now small portions, nowhere near the same quality, and overall disappointing. The remodel is nice, and I wouldn't flinch at the prices if it was good. I've been going there for over 30 years, and this made me sad.

Published 2 years ago

Restaurant has limited seating, but the staff was very attentive once we were seated. Order from the menu set, premium sashimi, and black cod. The cost was a little high however, dishes are very well portion. There is a small parking lot but there you can easily park along the side street if the parking lot is full.

Published 2 years ago

New Japanese fusion restaurant serving innovative sushi dishes. I ordered Omakase for my first visit. You could use online waiting list.

They served an octopus slice, jellyfish with vinegar, fish livers, and fish eggs as appetizers (refer to picture). Following the appetizers, they served snapper with olive oil as a starter. This dish was not very impressive due to its overly tart flavor, which overshadowed the freshness and was a bit too strong before the main sushi dishes

Total of eight pieces of sushi, each with sauce and garnish. The sushi rice was too mushy and sticky, which was a huge disappointment. I was expecting tuna toro, but they don't serve tuna toro with Omakase. They did serve tuna sushi, but it wasn't fatty enough and was quite tedious. The scallop with sea urchin sushi was the only dish I liked from their sushi offerings.

Pasta with Uni (sea Urchin) and fish egg is very flavorful but portion size is quite small. Dessert is ice cream and the ice cream is a great ending.

The service was fine. They were very busy, and my tea cup was always empty. I will try to order their sushi lunch box but not Omakase.

Published 2 years ago

Ordered the premium sashimi platter and premium sushi platter for takeout. Roughly $52 each. Staff were professional and one of the chefs came out to greet me as I was picking up. The sushi quality is excellent and delicious. Uni did not have any fishy or smelly taste which is a great indicator of freshness. I think this is a great up and coming Japanese restaurant worth the visit. Will be coming back here often.

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nice environment great food

Published 2 years ago

Fresh quality fish, and service was very good. Sapporo draft is always a plus when having nigiri sushi. Pricing was fair. Give em a try!

Published 2 years ago

Published 2 years ago

Super cute, super clean, super friendly, super delicious!!

Went on a Friday night around 6:30pm. They have a waitlist you can join, so the wait wasn't too long. The place is small, so I would suggest to get there early.

We ordered a bunch of things to share. Their black cod entree is amazing. Stand out specialty roll was the lemon roll. Everything we had was fresh. My favorite is the hotate (scallop) sushi. It was perfect.

We asked our server for some sake recommendations and she didn't have any, but had another server come over to help us and he was amazing. Ask for Logan if you're looking for a good sake to complement your meal.

Great addition to the neighborhood and highly recommended!

Published 2 years ago

The most amazing sushi in the area! I got the omakase and every single dish and course was absolutely delicious. I’m definitely going to come here every time I crave sushi. Highly recommend to try. The staff and owner are also just the sweetest, most attentive people. 10/10

Published 2 years ago

What an amazing find. The sushi lunch was not only a great deal, it was absolutely delicious. The bluefin carpaccio and Burrata was so good. The owner Andy was super friendly as well. We will definitely be back!

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This was the old Mako Sushi. The only thing they have in common now is the parking lot.

Came here for lunch and ordered a premium sushi and sashimi lunch set. Both had great variety, quality, freshness and presentation. It’s delightful to have a classically Japanese trained sushi restaurant in the neighborhood.

The price vs quality / ambiance is great. The service was attentive and fast. And the interior has a soft tone which is really welcoming.

If I were to nitpick, the sushi rice is a bit on the softer side for me. I’d recommend to make it less mushy.

I hope you guys do well because I’m definitely coming back and would recommend to my friends and family.

Published 2 years ago

Great sushi, and great service. Can't wait to visit again.

Published 2 years ago

Tonight's dinner at Arcadia's newest restaurant was a clear indication of its growing popularity. The sushi was exceptional, and the soft shell crab and salmon collar were equally impressive. The crispy rice dish provided just the right amount of heat, making it the perfect finale. With delicious food and attentive service, this spot comes highly recommended!

Published 2 years ago

Very cute and cozy restaurant. Fresh and many different varieties of fish. Lunch set is reasonable priced and portion. Will definitely come back to try their dinner menu

Published 2 years ago

Great sushi in a nice quaint vibe. So delicious I ate the rest of the pictures.

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Published 2 years ago

Some of the best sushi in Arcadia area. Great vibe inside & fish is fresh. Plenty of options! Something for everyone. Sashimis are incredible and the cocktails too. Parking is pretty easy here, in the plaza or street parking.

Published 2 years ago

Came on their soft opening. Everything is so TOP NOTCH and sushi are FRESH . I m usually very picky but everything just so yum😋 Love the pasta , the flavor just on point. The place is.so cozy and service is.friendly. can't wait to come back next week to try on their rolls.

Published 2 years ago

Stopped in with my daughter for a quick sushi snack. Fantastic experience, the fish was so fresh! They treated my daughter like a star! We will be back soon!

Published 2 years ago

Love this new place

Published 2 years ago

Nice new spot for Japanese fare. Tried the mentaika mazemon noodles and some rolls. Give it a try and support your local business. Would come back for the noodles and to try some other items. Ice cream was home made there was yuzu and salted caramel.

Published 2 years ago

The quality of the food was very good. The sashimi was very fresh and the service was very nice. I’d love to come back more often. Real love the spicy tuna. It’s very good. The ice cream is homemade and it was very rich and delicious.

Published 2 years ago