From the outside, I wouldn't have known it's a bougie sushi joint! Came here with friends for a fancy lunch and I got the chirashi bowl. It came with 3 sides: bean sprouts, cucumbers, and tofu. All delicious. The chirashi PLATE presentation and the meal were amazing. The fish were fresh and the rice (oh rice) was so addicting..but I had to control myself. I was going to share..but I finished it read more

Akami Sushi - Chirashi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arcadia, California

I've been here a handful of times and have tried both their omakase for special occasions and their Sushi Deluxe Set, which has become my usual go-to for dinner. Sushi Deluxe Set: I personally prefer the 10 piece over the 12 piece. The additional two pieces are uni and ikura, and for me they aren't really worth the extra $10. The quality is consistently good, and the negitoro roll surprisingly exceeded my expectations! The set itself is also filling enough for dinner. The closest sushi spot I'd compare it to is Sushi Kisen (for sushi deluxe set not Omakase), and I'd say they're pretty on par in terms of quality. Omakase: Since there aren't many places offering omakase in the immediate area, this is a great option if you want to treat someone for a special occasion without having to venture far. I really liked the diversity of the menu and that the experience wasn't limited to just nigiri. Overall, a really solid neighborhood sushi spot that I've enjoyed enough to keep coming back considering if you don't want to drive far into LA for omakase. read more

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Small lot in the front but they said there's more backing in the back. Cute little spot, very modern and clean. Even their bathroom was nice! Servers are very attentive about clearing plates and refilling water. Sushi deluxe was a great bite to share for two people. The baked salmon and crab roll was definitely my favorite! It had the perfect amount of sauce that was creamy and had a melt in your mouth typa feel. Edamame was standard, the miso could've used a little bit more flavor. Would love to try their lunch specials and their sparkling yuzu! Had a bev before this so I stuck to water this time read more

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Intimate sushi restaurant that feels like a hidden gem. My friend treated me to this sushi experience and I'm thoroughly impressed by the cleanliness, delicious sushi, and amazing service. Our server has amazing listening skills because we didn't mention it being a birthday, yet she surprised us with a complimentary dessert. I didn't catch her name. She deserves Gold Stars and recognition for her amazing service! I couldn't tell you what we ordered because my friend placed the order. I believe it was the sashimi set and an additional order of the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice. I enjoyed every bite. Everything was delicious. The presentation was beautiful, as well. Would highly recommend! read more

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Akami Sushi is a intimate, casual sushi spot. Since it's a small space (bar seating and a few tables) most likely you will have to wait. I like how efficient they are and will text you when you're up. The lighting is dimmed down, and chill instrumental music is playing in the background. I've tried Akami 2 times and I think you can't go wrong with their food. The chirashi also includes miso soup. Their fish is high quality and fresh. The only thing I was disappointed about was their matcha lychee mocktail. It sounded delicious but the lychee syrup doesn't mix well and the matcha was very subtle. It tasted like a sparkling watered down lychee drink. Service is great, staff takes dishes away to clear the table when you're done. Their parking lot is very small and is shared with other businesses but street parking is easy to find in the nearby residential areas. read more

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My new favorite sushi spot! I made a reservation the day of for an early dinner and would highly recommend doing so as the restaurant was pretty packed when we arrived! We ordered the Sushi Premium Set and the Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna, which ended up being the perfect amount for two. The fish was fresh and each bite was unique and flavorful. It's a small space but very lively, and the service was amazing. Will be back! read more

Akami Sushi - Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arcadia, California

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This is our go-to sushi spot near our house! The food is always amazing, and the staff are just as wonderful. The fish is always fresh, and every visit hits the spot. We always leave happy and satisfied! read more

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Food - loved. everything we ordered, we enjoyed very much - mackerel - veggie tempura (loved the green salt served as a dip) - sea trout with ginger lime (looked like salmon) - fatty tuna - blue crab roll - crispy rice spicy tuna Service - attentive, knowledgeable, and very pleasant Ambiance - nice & bright (we came for lunch) nice selection of sake. didn't get to try this time, maybe next time. read more

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Ambiance: don't let this hole-in-the-wall exterior discourage you from trying this sushi spot out! intimate sushi restaurant with sushi bar and tables that can seat two to four patrons per table. Minimalistic but very Japanese-esque Service: very helpful and friendly staff and sushi chefs. They were very warm people Food: The appetizer is everything delicious put on the most addicting fried rice paper and seaweed chip. What a way to start the meal. Having been to Japan several times myself, the fish here are very fresh and naturally sweet. It is hard to find sweet uni that isn't fishy as well as good tuna that tastes like the ones I've had in Japan. This place does it right. On top of solid sashimi, the shio Koji ice cream is not like any flavor you've ever had before. There is a deep caramel and umami flavor that tastes both familiar but new at the same time. Overall, very pleasantly surprised that such a gem is in the same plaza as the laundromat. Can't wait to come back and try their ~$67 lunch omakase read more

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Akami Sushi has been on my list for a while and it definitely lived up to the line wait I always see driving by. We ordered the sushi set and a rainbow roll. The fish tasted really fresh, and you could tell they use quality ingredients. I also liked the balance of fish to rice. The pieces weren't huge, but they also weren't tiny, so every bite felt just right. The tuna on the rainbow roll had a really nice deep red color and everything tasted clean and fresh. The restaurant is clean and modern, and the staff was attentive throughout our meal. The only downside is that it's a pretty small space, so it can feel a little a busy crowd, especially when there's a wait. I'd definitely be waiting to try more. read more

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Akami has easily become my most frequented restaurant this year and for good reason! The quality and price cannot be beat. I ALWAYS get the sashimi premium combo because it comes with uni and the best ikura (not in the deluxe set)! I have noticed that the fish selection changes time to time, but it's always delicious. What we ordered: sashimi premium arcadia roll uni mazemen The restaurant is small and easy to miss, but the service and ambiance are always on point. Make sure to utilize the yelp waitlist since it gets busy on the weekends. read more

Akami Sushi - Sashimi premium - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Had the most amazing omakase experience yesterday for my gfs bday. $150/pp. Steep but well worth it. The best omakase I've ever had. See pics for the full experience. Service was exceptional. Comfortable, cute, quaint boutique like restaurant. Thank you Akami! read more

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Overall, everything was really good and we had a great experience here. We ordered the black cod, hand rolls, sushi deluxe, and one of the specialty rolls. Everything was delicious and tasted fresh. The black cod hand roll was so flavorful and especially good. Service was also amazing. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcomed throughout the meal. My only feedback is about the uni. In my opinion, it was not the best on the day we visited and tasted bitter from what I usually expect. Other than that, everything else was great and I would definitely come back. read more

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One of the best sushi spots in Arcadia! Seating is limited, expect a wait, especially on weekends. Parking is limited in the lot, but there's ample residential street parking. You can't go wrong with any items here, we especially love: Chirashi - love the mix of fish and the well seasoned rice. It's become my new fav chirashi spots Nigiri - if I'm not doing a chirashi, I'm either going with nigiri or a sushi set Sushi set - if you can't decide, go with this or the chirashi bowl - both comes with miso soup and side dishes (so bomb) read more

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Found this place via Yelp... located in a nondescript shopping center (additional parking in the back as well!) Walked in without a reservation for lunch around 12:30, and was able to get a table quickly. The inside of the restaurant makes the most out of the small space, sushi counter and smaller tables. Stand out orders were Butter Fish Sushi, Arcadia Roll, Scallop Carpaccio, Crispy Rice with Spicy Tune & of course the Kubota Sake! I read more

Akami Sushi - Butterfish Sushi, Scallop Carpaccio, Arcadia Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arcadia, California

A couple of my friends mentioned how good this spot is & I had to take my mom for Mother's Day to try for ourselves since she loves sushi. The small lot has crowded parking, but there's street parking and I was very lucky. It's a small mom & pops place, which usually is a great sign for sushi. Because seating is quite limited, reservations for omakase (really good value) at the bar is recommended & definitely get on the Yelp waitlist as soon as you're within 2 miles or you will be in for a wait. The staff here is knowledgeable about the menu so don't be shy about asking for their specials. We waited 15-20 min, but I will say the food is so worth it. Must tries, crispy bites, king crab chawanmushi, black cod handrolls, the bluefin burrata. Everything tasted excellent, which is rare. Even the ice cream made in house was phenomenal & I'd go back just for that. read more

Akami Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arcadia, California

I've passed by Akami Sushi over a thousand times but never wanted to try because of the outdated exterior located within a small plaza that's shared with a sus looking massage parlor. However, I was told they remodeled so I decided to try. Definitely the best decision ever because my favorite Otoro was so fresh and the Wagyu sashimi was just perfect! Prices are reasonable and the service was excellent. It was a 9/10 - highly recommended! read more

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Excellent omakase. Great service. Reservations a must. Take cc. Parking lot and street parking

I've come here twice now and am glad to have found this restaurant. The fish quality is great and the price is reasonable. The parking lot is tiny, but there's street parking in the residential area. The restaurant is small with some tables and bar seating. The staff are attentive and and service was pretty quick. I've tried the omakase and I definitely recommend it. There's a $125 and $175 option for omakase, with the difference being the number of pieces. My group wasn't super hungry so we picked the $125 and we were very full at the end. I also got the matcha lychee highball. It's easy to drink and you don't notice the alcohol. I came a second time to order from the menu. The omakase had a small bowl of their mentaiko mazemen that was so good, we came back to order the entree. I also tried the chirashi. All the fish is seasoned so you don't need soy sauce. The rice is also seasoned. The fish was fresh and the portion size is pretty big. Also tried their scallop carpaccio which was very buttery smooth. The matcha creme brulee was a miss for me. It's very strong in matcha flavor (which I like), but the consistency was too soft. I think when they caramelized the sugar, the custard heated up too much so it was more runny than thick. Definitely coming again to explore more of the menu. read more

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For 2, we ordered sushi deluxe, mentaiko pasta, mixed tempura, akami don set, and salmom handroll. My favorite would be the sushi deluxe's chutoro. It was soft and melted in my mouth. They let you choose between tuna or negitoro for the sushi roll in the sushi deluxe but negitoro is an additional $3 The mentaiko pasta tasted like the sea. Although im not a fan of uni or roe it was good. Akami don set came with yellow tail sashimi and after you finish the fish, yoh can tell them and they will add soup in it for you to finish off the rice. I wished they gave more seaweed to make a baby handroll for the akami don though. The tempera was light and crispy but it was hard to eat the enoki because it was 1 big piece. I also like soy paper now so i tried the soy paper handroll with salmon. It was good but eel is probably better for soy paper rolls. Service here was really good. They explained why the bar was blocking off the view as akami opened during covid time so they had to block the view from customers and chef. It would be too expensive to change so maybe in the far future they will be able to. Parking is very small but you can either park in the back or on the streets. read more

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Came on a weekday at noon. Right at 12 the every seat in the restaurant was filled, and there's a reason why! I came for the lunch special specifically the sushi & sashimi plate. I'm a big fan of variety and this lunch special really hit the spot! The fish is fresh & there's not too much rice in each bite. The sides are also a big plus too. Overall, having lunch here did not disappoint!! read more

Akami Sushi - Sushi & Sashimi Lunch Special - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arcadia, California

AMAZING!!! The food tastes like it was just caught in Japan then teleported to there and getting cooked or in other words it was FRESH. I do not have any complaints about the service they constantly had employees checking to see if there were anything to take care of. There was one tiny ant in there but everything else was clean including the bathroom. The only down side was that for one kid and one adult it was 400$ (we ate a lot) but still not cheap. I defenitly recommend this place read more

We celebrated my friend's birthday here and everything was amazing. The modern minimalistic decor was the first thing that caught my eye. The left side of the restaurant had tables and the right side was the sushi bar. It felt cozy, but not crowded. Service was good and the food was exquisite. We ordered the toro uni caviar crispy bite to share and oh my gah, it was pristine. The uni tasted so fresh, straight from the sea. The toro was melt in your mouth and the caviar added the perfect amount of saltiness. We each got the sushi deluxe set and were able to try 11 different types of nigiri, a toro roll, and tamago. All the sushi tasted fresh and the rice was perfectly tempered. We also added the white dragon roll. I don't usually like soy paper wraps but this one was really good. It was seasoned well and umami-rich. I would order it again. The chili mango cocktail was the best! You can barely taste the alcohol. I could drink 5 of those! I will definitely be back with the hubby for date night. read more

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Best sushi I have had in a while. The staff was great and very knowledgeable with recommendations. We tried a few things that I can't even remember, but they were all great. Some of our favorites were the king salmon sushi, blue fin tuna sushi, halibut fin sushi and A5 wagyu sushi. Inside has the layout similar to the former Mako Sushi just more modern. read more

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My friend heard great things about this place so we came here for Tuesday night dinner. I didn't know how the Yelp waitlist worked but they have a little sign out front explaining it. Basically you join the waitlist then check in with the host and that's how you get on. It was deceiving just looking at the Yelp because it always showed a 0 minute wait time. It probably took us an hour to get seated which was crazy. It is a small interior so it was a given we'd wait. Takoyaki (3/5): Standard takoyaki. Not much octopus. Soft shell crab (4/5): This was free because we waited so long. It was good. Nice fry on it. Not oily. Mentaiko mazemen (4/5): This had temomi noodles which are thick and chewy wheat noodles. It was topped with a cod roe sauce, white truffle oil and ikura. It was a good noodle dish. It wasn't too salty and the sauce was creamy. Portion was small. Rainbow roll (5/5): The assorted fish tasted fresh. It was a good sized roll. Sushi set premium (5/5): This set was perfect. It came with a few sides, a bowl of rice, and a good assortment of sashimi. There was yellow tail, salmon, toro, tuna, snapper?, egg, and cooked salmon. The little seaweed salad was good too. Overall, a great dinner spot for sushi. I'll probably come back and join the online waitlist faster. You can't make a reservation for regular seating, only omakase. read more

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I love this place!! I've been here twice and the first time was sooo goood but the only downfall was we didn't have a reservation so we ended up waiting 45 minutes. This place can get PACKED during dinner and for good reason, the ambiance, vibes and fooood. I made a reservation for Friday night at 6 PM and was quickly seated. I love the Akami Don Set ($57) and it's so good and filling! I've also had the sushi deluxe before which is good as well :) My friends ordered the sashimi deluxe and they loved it! Each of our meal came on a tray with little dishes of veggies, tofu, sushi and the main course. My don set came with dashi soup after I was finished and my friends dishes came with miso soup. Service is always so friendly and kind! The first time I came, staff gave my friend and I a free dessert to try out which was super nice of them. There is a small lot out in the front for parking but I prefer parking in the back to avoid the dinner rush. I highly recommend making a reservation on Open Table. read more

Very busy hard to get a table Sat at the sushi bar everything was delicious Fish was fresh good sake too read more

Found this place recently, and have been back 3 times so far. Not only is the food good, the service is also exceptional! The service is fast paced and the servers tend to you really quickly. The restaurant also gives a very Japanese vibe, with bars and tables options. I would say the most notable nigiri here is their engawa (halibut fin). It's generous and fragrant. Another notable dish is the mentaiko pasta. As someone who does not like mentaiko, I vouch that this is really good! Another thing to add is that they carry different variety of fishes that I have never seen in other restaurants before. One thing I have to mention is that the restaurant is a bit small, and while street parking is an option, parking can still be challenging especially during dinner time. read more

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AKAMI | Visited 12/27/25 -Salmon Truffle Carpaccio 22 Loved how the truffle came through perfectly and not too overwhelming, if thats even possible. This caught my eye the most because of the truffle and yuzu combo which was absolutely worth it. I would order this again. -Chirashi 39 This was super filling. I shared half with my boyfriend and would definitely do again to try more items on the menu. Great option if you need more to get full but still want a variety of fish. -Sushi Premium 55 This was amazing, loved the freshness of the fish and how the chef added pickled fresh wasabi or added yuzu on top. Also ordered this to share but I would get my own next time to enjoy each piece, not worth cheaping out. - Miso Butter Ice Cream This was surprisingly delicious with the added crunch on top. Can't remember the price but the texture and creaminess alone was memorable but not sure I would order again. The ambiance was good also featured a mens and women single occupancy bathroom. The staff was very sweet and tentative! Try out Akami if you want. read more

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We came to this place for lunch at around 12pm and were lucky to sit right away. We ordered several things Mentaiko mazemen 4/5. I extremely love the sauce, buttery and eggy. However, the noodles are a little hard, not at al dente level to me. I still recommend this dish a lot though Kaisen don 4/5. I don't recommend pouring in the soup as instructed. I liked to eat it dry as it was. The fish was fresh. Lots of unami flavor with the egg yolk added. I wish they gave me more seaweed though. There were only 2 pieces. Premium sushi set 5/5 were so big. All the fishes were fresh. The little citrusy, gingery add on to the top makes the sushi tastes distinctively unique and refreshing, balancing between ocean and land. Overall I wish they give me bigger glasses of water I need more water refills. My friend and I were finishing the water constantly. Service otherwise was good. I would come back. read more

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My FAV sushi spot in the 626, hands down!!! I keep coming back to Akami Sushi, and for good reason! I usually order to-go, and my go-to favorites are the Kitchen Combo Steak or the Black Cod with Sashimi--both are consistently delicious, fresh, and satisfying. The quality is always on point, and I love that I can count on the food being just as good every time I order. I also have dine in a few times. A special shoutout to Chef Ken and Andrew for always putting out such amazing food! You can really taste the care and skill that goes into every dish. Thank you for always making my meals and the convos so enjoyable. Definitely one of my favorite spots to come back to! read more

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Truly a hidden gem. It gets a bit busy but this place hasn't hit the feverish long lines yet but it's definitely getting there. Sure, there are plenty of sushi spots in the area but Akami keeps it simple and classy, just as it does with it's decor. The restaurant seats maybe 10 tables at most so it's hard to accommodate large parties, but the intimacy of service is really nice. The fish is always fresh and the platters have very good variety. But the signature dish we come for is the mentaiko pasta! Creamy, umami and rich in mentaiko, must try! The restaurant is tucked in a small plaza with a laundromat and liquor store so parking is limited in the small plaza but there's plenty of street parking as well. read more

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If you're looking for great sushi, look no further. The food here is incredibly underrated, and highly exceeds expectations. I've come here on two separate occasions, (so good that I came back the week after)! Prices are reasonable for the quality of sushi you're receiving. Here is everything I've tried to date: Sushi Premium Set (9/10): 12 pieces of high quality nigiri with a 6 piece negitoro cut roll. Really good and filling! Chirashi (9/10): one of the best quality chirashi bowls you can get. Does not disappoint, filling! Sea bream nigiri (8/10): à la carte, sea bream is delicious Angus Ribeye Steak Combination (6/10): probably the least favorite dish, nonetheless, still decent. Uni Mazemen (8/10): Uni pasta with ikura. Delicious. Chawanmashi with King Crab (10/10): hard to mess up but this one is really good. For drinks: Ube Horchata (8/10): delicious, though on the lower side of alcohol content. Matcha Yuzu Highball (8/10): delicious. Presentation is nice. For dessert: Shiu Koji Ice Cream (11/10): one of the best ice creams I've ever had. Complimented very well with the rice Krisps. Matcha Crème Brûlée (8/10): delicious but didn't make the impression I had with the ice cream. I would honestly say this is a top contender for sushi spots in the SGV. It's different from the typical omakase experience, but the sushi is high quality. I think if you don't want to spend an arm and leg on omakase, this is the next best thing. Service is fantastic. Be warned, it can get quite busy, so I would recommend joining the Yelp waitlist in advance. Parking can be found in the shared lot of the plaza or on the street. I will 100% be back! read more

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What a pleasant surprise! I'd say it's a pretty fancy Japanese restaurant. It's pricey, but the experience is worth it once in a while. I especially loved the steamed egg with truffle and crab, it was amazing. Great spot for a special night out or a fun date night treat. read more

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cozy spot, expect wait on weekends got the sushi deluxe set ($43) and quality was soo good with sides and so filling. really good spot, def want to come back for the omakase read more

Akami Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Arcadia, California

We used to love coming here and always get the sushi premium set. Our recent meal made me question coming back. Found a fish bone in one of the nigiri. Although they were nice in giving us two complimentary nigiri, the quality of yesterday's meal was also lower than what we previously experienced. There were some good bites like the uni and yellowtail but the other fish like salmon was not as flavorful. read more

A very beautiful dinner in an unlikely spot. My first time and not my last time at Akami sushi, I always drove by it and always thought it was some quick sushi spot. I finally got a chance/opportunity to try it and it blew my mind that there is a delicious sushi place closer to me. The restaurant is vibrant and cozy and the workers were friendly and welcoming. The sushi premium set was delicious and I love the arrangement of fish and side dishes. It was beautiful laid out and tasted better once eaten. The uni has always been my favorite and it tasted creamy and buttery with no salty taste afterward. I can't wait to come back during their lunch hours because of their lunch special! read more

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Omakase options are $125 for 16ish items or $175 for 21+ish items. Went with the higher option. Course 1: - marinated abalone - ankimo - Seaweed - toro with truffle and quail egg - Japanese river crab fried Course 2: - sea bream - skip jack Tuna - blue fin Course 3: - fried sea eel - fried lotus root Course 4: - chawanmushi with ikura, snow crab, & truffle Course 5: - horse mackerel - baby sea bream - king mackerel - barracuda - golden red eye snapper Course 6: - ocean trout - Butterfish - toro - wagyu - Hokkaido uni Course 7: - black cod avocado handroll Course 8: - mentaiko mazemian Course 9: - white fish kamasu soup (the only thing on the menu that needs more love or to be changed. Bland, extremely bony & scaly) 2/5 Course 10: - hojicha cheesecake Add on: shio ice cream Absolutely everything was to die for except for course 9. Have since been back to try a few other dishes and they were divine as well. Whether you go for the Omakase experience or just regular menu, you won't be disappointed. Lines are out the door so be prepared for a wait but I promise it's worth it! read more

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Very unassuming outside but the interior inside is beautiful and has quite a lot of seating! We ordered to-go, so waited a bit outside for our food to be ready. Even though we had only been there for a bit, the people are extremely welcoming and nice -- we plan on doing dine-in next time! Order the CHIRASHI! Fish was very fresh and the portion is pretty good for the price point. I particularly liked the salmon here. The chirashi comes with a couple side dishes and a miso soup. The seaweed in the box itself was not my favorite, but everything else was delicious! Overall very filling, satisfying meal and I undoubtedly will come back to try the other dishes read more

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Hubby drives pass this place several times in the morning and I found a reel online talking about it so we decided to give it a try. I made reservations to try their one of their two choices of omakase and picked the 21 pieces set ($175/person). They called to ask about any allergies and to see which omakase set we would like, 16 pieces or the 21 pieces. My fat ass went for 21 and that was too much food (if you're a big eater this would be the better choice). We were greeted with a smile and seated quickly at the bar. It's a small little gem of a place with Nobu-ish feel (with brighter lighting and better prices with the similar quality). Service was great and the quality and taste was even better! The mentaiko pasta and the chawanmushi were absolutely flavorful and delicious! Definitely a place to come again as a date night or with family and friends! read more

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