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Akane Japanese Restaurant

4.0 (42 reviews)
ModerateJapanese
Closed • 1:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Anson L.

Was in Langley recently and had a craving for sushi. My friend suggested this restaurant while we were waiting for the Giants game. Had a pretty solid experience here with only one real nitpick. A couple things are quite noticeable. It's a small restaurant and can't have that many people around and that's okay. The other thing is that there are a lot of display stands with a ton of Marvel figurines. That's awesome to walk in and get awed as a Marvel fan. I ordered the Min Roll, Tiger Roll, and Dragon Roll. I liked them for the most part. I enjoy my pricey rolls and thought they were good for the most part. The only issue I had was with the special sauce they were using. It just tasted a lot like a mild form of sweet and sour sauce. I wasn't a fan of that but others may enjoy it. I would have appreciated it if I had the option to not use those sauces because it was a bit distracting after the 2nd or so bite. I had a good time at Akane all that said. I would probably come back if I was ever in Langley again. It's an affordable option with fairly sized portions.

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Patrick L.

Kinda bummed on my Akane experience. I was in town overnight on a business trip and looked to Yelp for some help. Yup, it was one of those "this place has to be amazing" moments after seeing the 4.9 star rating and it fell far short of expectations. Why? It was not the quaint family run vibe, the menu or even the lack of ambiance. It was the ridiculous lack of service and the completely disjointed dining experience along with over-sauced sushi rolls. As I arrived (party of one), I was relegated to a back table in the tiny restaurant.Great, I got to eat facing the back hallway away from the other diners (maybe that's where they put the unruly Americans?) Inept waiter-san dropped a menu on the table and immediately asked what I wanted to order. Slow down bro, I haven't even looked at the menu. But, I'd like a beer..."What do you have?" Shrug was the response, then pointing at the refrigerator was Sherlock's next move. So amazingly silly. Once I got the food, it was okay - not out-of-this-world, but okay. I was hungry and it was serviceable - like 3.25 stars? I had to really make an effort to flag dude for another beer - he had moved on from me/my dining effort. Finally, I had to ask for the check which was dropped off "fly-by" style...then I waited...and waited..."Uh, hey...can I have a pen to sign the credit card slip?" I hate to insult Langley, but this is one of the highest rated sushi joints in town - 4.9 stars? Disappointing - wouldn't return. 2.86 stars for me - service was awful thanks to "youngest son." :(

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Kit Yee Y.

I came here for lunch with some coworkers. I had not been to this Japanese restaurant for a while. Their food and quality were still good. We got some samples of the cucumber and yam roll when we were eating our lunch. The samples tasted good. Their pricing remained the same. The service was still very good. The servers always smiled and treated the customers friendly and politely. If I still work in Langley, I would like to come here for Japanese food for lunch once in a while.

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Moe S.

Absolutely amazing, love the food and customer service is beyond this world. I would definitely come back again and recommend it to all my friends

Terry A.

Decent place. Deal breaker for me is Dynamite roll with tons of yams instead of crab. Crab beats yam like rock beats scissors!

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Sheena J.

Seriously the food was sooo good. The prices were decent too. I love that they're open on Sunday, I hope if stays that way because it's the only good sushi place open on Sunday in Walnut Grove. I think my husband and I have found our new favorite sushi place in Walnut Grove. Can't wait to eat here again!

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best sushi in town. Family owned with great service. large portion sizes for good prices. I love this place.

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Our favourite sushi place. It never disappoints. Great flavour that isn't drowning is sauce. Love it!

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Everything already said is true, fresh food, great service and plating and prices. I wish this place was in my home town!

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Best sushi in walnut grove hands down. The special rolls are great. Service is on the slower side but definitely worth the wait.

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“I love that they're open on Sunday, I hope if stays that way because it's the only good sushi place open on Sunday in Walnut Grove.”

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Yugafu Japanese Bistro

5.0(25 reviews)
5.2 km•Cloverdale

It is one of the hardest restaurant to make a reservation. Luckily, I got a reservation 7-8months…read moreago. Menu: Chawan mushi - steamed egg custard with vegetable(bean, shimeji mushroom) and seafood(shrimp and slice of fish) Ankimo - Monkfish Liver with seasonal seafood(scallop and shrimp) Grilled black cod, with saikyo miso and marinated blue fin tuna and cooked egg. Tenpura - seafood (slice of fish, seafood stuffed vegetable and vegetable(shiitake) 9 pieces of sushi Daily miso soup - clam Dessert - kinako and mitarashi dango Chawan mushi was great. I can taste fish based broth and egg custard was very silky and smooth. Decent amount of ingredients sush as shrimp, slice of fish , bean and shimeji mushroom. I wish they served it slightly cooler than too hot. Ankimo - Great item. Monkfish liver was rich and paired with scallop and shrimp so well. Sauce was just ok. Grilled black cod was another great item. Crispy and juicy, just perfectly done. Blue fine tuna was covered by salty marinated sauce which was great when wrapped with seaweed. Cooked egg was just ok Tenpura - Seafood stuffed vegetable was my favorite. Others were also decent. Highlight and stand out item was 9 pieces of sushi. Honmaguro(bluefine tuna) was good. Shari(sushi rice) was nicely seasoned with vinegar, very mild and which I liked it. Tuna was delicious. Sea breem(MADAI) was another good piece. Delicious. Aburi Toro was nicely seared. I wish this item could be a bit more softer and buttery, but it was still good. Akaebi(red shrimp) and Hokkaido sea urchin - Lightly torched the top of sea urchin and its smokiness brought out more sweetness flavor of Akaebi(red shrimp) Hokkaido Scallop - Very smooth, soft and nice texture. Delicious. Kinmedai(Gold eye snapper) -- My favorite. Texture was very soft and chewy, It was great item. Hokkaido sea urchin - Actually, this one was just ok. I wish it could be more creamy. Unagi - One of the best item. It was so fluffy and soft right after chef cooked and served. This is a must try item. Daily miso soup with clam - I can taste fish broth (dashi) flavor so well. Clam was delicious. It was good. Dessert - Kinako coated mitarashi dango -It was nicely chewy and soft. I wish there were more sauce on it. Overall, it worth visiting this place. The only problem is that so hard to get a reservation. Hopefully, I can get next reservation, may be next year.

Small, authentic spot offering delicious and fresh omakase. Make sure you book early though as they…read morehave a long wait. We love Japanese cuisine so I decided to surprise the hubby with an omakase for his birthday in January. Unfortunately, they have a 6-month wait and I was not prepared so I ended up booking it for our anniversary in May. The food was phenomenal and delicious! I love the chawanmushi loaded with goodies inside. The ankimo (monkfish liver) dish was so tasty with the scallop and prawn. Black cod was cooked to perfection! The nigiris are all so fresh. We quickly put ourselves on the waiting list for after September so we can come here again soon! There's a parking lot just next door. The place inside is small and intimate. Service is great!

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4.1(54 reviews)
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Tried out this restaurant with my family after a visit to Driedger Farms for some blueberry picking…read moreand really enjoyed the well priced lunch specials and sushi rolls! First we ordered a sushi and sashimi box which came with a large portion of fresh sashimi, 4 pieces of nigiri, prawn tempura, gyoza and chicken teriyaki. We changed it to beef teriyaki for $1 and even though the box came to around $18, I think it was worth it for the quality of food! The sashimi was all very nicely cut, smooth and flavourful. The beef was not fatty or overly sauced and the tempura was a generous portion of prawn rather than just veggies. We were also presented with complimentary edamame for the entire table! Next, we got their Baked Salmon Roll and Agedashi Tofu Lunch special. This was again, a great deal because the roll itself cost $11.95 so we got an agedashi tofu for only 2 dollars! The tofu was really hot when it came to the table but so soft in a delicious sweet sauce. The roll was a surprise as it was topped with baked salmon AND cheese. I am not a fan of cheese so this ate a little heavy for me BUT my parents really liked the interesting combination and honestly, it kind of worked! The roll was filled with imitation crab meat and the rice layer was nice and thin. Last, we got a chopped scallop roll and it was simple but wonderfully done! With large scallop pieces, well flavoured rice and a good rice to filling portion, I really enjoyed this roll! Overall, we really enjoyed this meal and the service was also extremely sweet!

Lunch visit. We each ordered chicken Lunch Box B. Seemed like an unadventurous order, but safe. We…read moreneedn't have worried. Each bite was delicious! A small bowl of edamame along with tea was delivered as we were reading the menu. Chicken Teriyaki was tender, flavourful settled a bed of very thinly sliced vegetables - so tasty. Tempura consisted of a bean and 3 shrimp! Noodle salad with a large prawn atop was served in the Lunchbox - Miso soup before the box arrived. Everything flavoured well. A fine meal very well priced. We'll be back!

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The Katsu Japanese Cutlet House

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6.6 km

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We are so incredibly lucky living in the LM of the west coast of Canada in the sushi sense. One…read moreafter another of great, to excellent, to even better are scattered across the region. Sushi Luna should be in the discussion for one of the best in Langley, and that is saying a lot. We wandered in after lunch for sure and had the place to ourselves pretty much. Indonesian be the case after you've been there once or twice. We were quickly sat, and very well cared for, but not overwhelmingly so. Being the only patrons, they could have been a little too attentive, but we were left to ourselves, save water glass fill up, a big thing in our water filled world. The space is quite cool, simple, attentive, and yet the seats that look not inviting were comfortable and supportive. The menu was unusual for us bento box lovers, yet we ordered with some unknown and enjoyed every dish. Outside our comfort zone a bit, but would most certainly go back and experience the menu and the great hospitality again. Check it out.

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Akane Japanese Restaurant - japanese - Updated October 2026

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