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    Akami

    3.1 (65 reviews)
    Closed 12:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Sushi Lunch Special
    Jonathan C.

    The chicken teriyaki lunch special was great here! The chicken was lean and came with fresh veggies, and the california rolls and dumplings were both good as well. I also tried their shrimp tempura roll (my favorite), spicy salmon roll, and spicy crab roll. Their miso soup was great with plenty of seaweed and tofu, and their salad was fresh and crisp as well!

    Chicken Tempura Roll Shrimp Tempura Roll
    Christina C.

    DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE!!! Delivery driver is super rude. I was going to tip cash but as soon as I opened my door he's yelling to me about a tip all aggressively. Mind you my order was packed incorrectly so it in inedible. I Asked for chicken tempura separately due to allergies and they put it right smack in the middle of a Snow Crab Avocado Roll and a Shrimp Tempura Roll. Then the delivery guy calls me to threaten me!!! I have ring camera footage and everything

    Phil H.

    Bento Box lunch special for $9.50 until 4pm! Great value. Nothing like wrapping my lips around a tasty box close to home! It's a steamy swamp-assy Sunday afternoon and I was starving. Did not want to walk far in this heat wave. Looked around for a tasty new box in my hood that I could bite into and not become a soaked mess. All I had to do was walk around the block and this hot box was right in my face! Boom! Saw the menu outside this sushi joint on 1st Ave advertising some lunch specials that run until 4pm. I'm always into getting my lips around a tasty new box so I slipped inside. Heck, now I kick myself for not eating out this box sooner. Nice looking place. Typical Japanese sushi resto decor with plenty of seating. Attentive friendly service. Clean overall, and I must say the AC was cranked up so good I did not want to leave the cool air refreshing my body when my meal was finished. Even my nipples were hard, and it felt so good! Tasty lunch specials at terrific prices. The Salmon Teriyaki Bento Box for $9.50 was a great deal. Food was prepared well with large portions. Delish miso soup and a bowl of salad to start. Can of Diet Coke for $1.25 was also acceptable. Can't go wrong with a meal deal like this. The perfect weekend lunch on a hot day when there was no way I cooking anything at home over a hot stove. Overall, this is a solid sushi joint. If you live in the neighborhood it's worth taking a bite out of this hot box if you happen upon it.

    Crispy Tuna Roll
    Vee B.

    Recently Akita Sushi closed down and another Sushi place opened in its place.Their decor is dark with blue led lights and seems very nice and can be a great dining in option.They have ample table seating and can easily seat 6 people at the bar. I decided to try them last night and ordered the Crispy Tuna Roll from the Chefs Special Rolls with the cashier/manager.Ordering in was a breeze but the waiting almost killed me.I just waited waited and waited for that one roll of tuna for atleast 30 minutes if not more.She was constantly on the phone trying to resolve some credit card issues.I checked in with her after 20 minutes as my daughter was getting super hungry and she dashed into the kitchen.After waiting for another 15 minutes and no sign of her, I walked over to the bar and asked the sushi chef if I can have my order soon.He said 5 minutes and he made it in 5 minutes and gave it to me.I am positive my order was clearly forgotten up until then. The roll was pretty ok..Nothing to rave about and nothing to go back for.It was all fried (bummer) but the flavor of the fish was great.I wish I had chosen something else.Because the roll was so hot my pickled ginger and wasabi were all glued to each other and it was a hot mess.Maybe for hot rolls they should consider packing them separately.My daughter who is very fond of the ginger could not eat any since it was inseparable from the wasabi. I am definitely going back again and will update my review.They have lot of options for lunch specials and I am sure their other rolls wont disappoint me again and their service will get better after they iron out their kinks since they have been open only for a week. Can never have too many sushi places around cause they all have something unique.I am exited to have this new fancy looking sushi place in the Yorkville. By they way they deliver too

    Christmas sashimi roll. Delicious.
    Sarah B.

    This is my new favorite place for two reasons: 1. There's more menu variety -- especially in the appetizers and salads -- than other sushi joints in the area. 2. The sashimi rolls! If you're trying to stay low-carb, and are tired of the standard naruto roll, these options are FANTASTIC. I've never seen these at any other restaurant. There are about ten different sashimi rolls available, and I hope Akami will add some more to the list! Other notes: tuna dumpling is creative, salmon skin salad is good (has seaweed salad and sliced cucumber mixed in), and each delivery order comes with a nice assortment of fruit.

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    The sashimi special is inedible. The fish tastes like it was frozen. Don't waste your money.

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    Great sushi and a chill atmosphere. I enjoy eating here (takeout or dining in) and the service is pretty good.

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    Pretty consistent and good neighborhood sushi place. We always get yellowtail scallion and salmon avocado rolls. Miso soup is good too.

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    I'd recommend this place. I like the food and the price is reasonable. For a take out, the food is ready in 10-15 minutes.

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    3 years ago

    We only get delivery but it's great! The food is solid and good portions.

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    No frills, affordable sushi, and delivery is always super fast. I order from here all the time.

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    Ordered the 3 maki rolls lunch special. Came with soup and salad and was fresh and delicious! Great price, will definitely order again.

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    I got food poisoning from the sashimi or Kani salad. Probably won't ever order from here again.

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    Came for takeout and got the Salmon Set which includes 8 huuuuge salmon nigiri for $30. You'll…read moredefinitely want to share this one. The slices aren't thin, delicate, and melt-in-your-mouth as one usually gets in a sit down; they are extra thick, and I had to really bite down on some of the pieces. The rice was nicely seasoned and was cooked well + portions are also big to match those thiccccc salmon slices. To be honest, I was getting a little nauseated after 5 pieces, haha~ They were definitely delicious but I'd probably just eat 3 or 4 pieces and share with a friend! It was easy to text the number on the website and coordinate a pickup time, and the staff was friendly when I arrived. The restaurant is a little hard to find as the windows are blinded and the sign is a piece of paper on the door.

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