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    Akanomi

    4.8 (250 reviews)
    ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
    Open 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Miso soup
    Juliet V.

    We heard this was one of the best places around the Capital Region for sushi. It was definitely good but I wouldn't say the best I've had. The fish was fresh but had a very soft almost fall apart texture. The rolls were average tasting. The soup was cloudier than most miso I've had and the salad small and just iceberg lettuce. The service was efficient. The cost is on the high side. Everything was fine just not spectacular.

    Clear Soup
    Kristen K.

    Visited Akanomi for the first time after hearing good reviews. The restaurant was bigger than I thought with a relaxing atmosphere. The waitress was friendly and gave us plenty of time to review the menu, didn't make us feel rushed. I ordered the dinner box for $25.99 which was plenty of food. I didn't even finish all the rice. I would definitely order again maybe even try a few sushi rolls. They had a very large selection in the menu.

    Black Pepper Tuna Tataki was fresh and flavorful!
    Edward K.

    We're in town for my daughter's college family weekend. I found Akanomi on Yelp and knew we needed to check it out. The restaurant is on a main road but it's in a quieter part of town. We were able to get a table right away at around 8 on a Friday but the place was full and had a good vibe. Our waitress was pleasant and helped me with an appetizer choice. Service was good throughout the meal. We had age tofu (fried silky tofu), edamame, miso soup, and a black pepper tuna appetizer to start. Everything was high quality. I had two of the special rolls for an entree, the Pink Panther and Tuna Amazing rolls. Two of the better special rolls I've ever had. So fresh! The Pink Panther had a coating of peanuts that I absolutely loved! Really high quality. My wife enjoyed her rolls and my daughter enjoyed the chicken fried rice. Had a great dinner at Akanomi!

    Bill Z.

    I've been here twice. The first time was on a Thursday evening about an hour before closing, very quiet. The second was at 5:45pm on a Saturday, where we got the last available table, all counter and free table space was devoted to holding bags of take-out, and the waiting area was standing room only about 20 minutes later. The good news is that there was no difference in the quality of the food or service provided between these two distinctly different visits. My first experience was the intense aroma of the tea they serve, I almost couldn't wait for it to finish steeping. Strong flavor continued beyond with appetizers and sauces. The rolls were well prepared, accompanied by generous amounts of wasabi and ginger. Small amounts of wasabi enhanced the flavors of the fish rolls, no accompaniment was needed beyond that. For what initially appears to be a small menu, the number of rolls available is amazing. Service was on point, we received just the right amount of service and attention, and tea refills came out quickly. Even at the busiest times, there was no chaos, no backlog, no perceived problems.

    Chef's Choice Sashimi Deluxe
    Philip Y.

    Great sushi and sashimi in Albany suburb. I did not know it was actually a bit further away from my travel route, but it was well worth it. I ordered Chef'a special sashimi It came with 15-pc of fresh sashimi (Salmon, Red snapper, Ahi tuna, Super white tuna and sea bass). The miso soup was not hot enough, but it did not really matter. The sashimi was great. Will have to come back for more next time I come back to Albany.

    A variety of nigiri: Uni (Sea urchin roe), Sake (Salmon) and Hamachi (Yellowtail)
    Hem B.

    2024 - rated by Yelp as one of the best sushi spots in the US (#28 if memory serves me correctly). I don't know what they use for metrics but there you go. I used to go to this place much more often when I lived in the neighborhood. Now, not so much. The Yelp rating piqued my interest so I drove a bit further, past my usual sushi spot to try Akanomi again. Now I'm wondering why I don't eat here more often. The national ranking aside, how was it? IMHO, it really is one of the better sushi places in the Capitol region. I can't put my finger on it but I can taste the difference. There seems to be more care put into the crafting of the sushi. Another thing that surprised me, the proprietress recognized me and did a "Long time..." thing. It's been at least 2 years. That's some crazy memory. It's a really good place. The pricing is on par with other sushi spots in the area. The food is prepared with care and the hospitality is second to none.

    Crystal C.

    3-3.5 stars for our meal. Fish seemed fresh. We particularly liked the albacore, hamachi and salmon. Sushi for two has 16 nigiri, shrimp tempera maki and rainbow maki. Pretty good amount of food for two. Big drawback was the sushi rice. No vinegar or seasoning aka no taste in the sushi rice! That was very disappointing for me. The balanced flavor of the rice and texture of every grain of the sushi rice were the main components!!!! Also the ratio of the fish and rice weren't very balanced either. Tooo much bland tasted rice in the nigiri. Spider maki was pretty good. Ikura sushi was excellent! Miso soup tasted water down. Not great either! Service was somewhat efficient. Two of our friends got their sushi and habachi dinner entrees came like 15 mins before our sushi boat was served. So the timing was totally off. Our friends almost finished their entrees while two of us were just started to eat ours. Very weird. Overall experience was probably a B to B-.

    Avocado Roll and Shrimp Tempura Roll
    Krista R.

    We had a great lunch at Akanomi. It had been years since we'd been there, and it's as good as I remember. Their kani salad is the best I've had in the capital region. The cucumber was sliced so thin, and it was very well dressed-nice and spicy, just the way I like it. The sushi was very good as well. I ordered an avocado roll and a shrimp tempura roll. Service was fast and the server was friendly. I will definitely return, sooner rather than later.

    Akanomi Roll, Amazing Tuna Roll, Hawaii Roll, Snow White Roll, and Carman Roll | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie
    Jacqueline T.

    My husband and I came here after a long day of hiking and it was a great choice. We shared: - Akanomi Roll - Amazing Tuna Roll - Hawaii Roll - Snow White Roll - Carman Roll It really hit the spot. My two favorite rolls were the Akanomi Roll and the Carman Roll. The rolls were very big which I appreciated. If you're in the area looking for sushi, I'd recommend stopping by!

    Gyoza(Pork or veggie)
    Lori R.

    The food was so delicious at Akanomi! We ordered an array of sushi, chicken teriyaki, and pork gyoza. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and the perfect portion. We also tried a nigiri cold sake that was delicious (can't recall the name, but it was cloudy and strawberry flavored). The service staff were friendly and service was fast (but not pushy fast, the right pace). Finally, the place was pretty busy when we went on a Saturday night, and the venue is very clean. I was pleasantly impressed and will definitely return!

    Negamaki
    Lori G.

    Akanomi was a real shot in the dark. My friend and I had visited Thatcher Park and were headed towards Sharon Springs when we decided to go for sushi. We were unfamiliar with the area. What a find (thank you Yelp)! We are seasoned Japanese food gourmands and ordered Tempura Softshell Crab and Negamaki to start. Both were delicious and on target. Seriously, the photos do these appetizers no justice. The crab, especially, was perfectly cooked. It could have been my entire meal. Our two rolls - Dragon Roll and Ninja Roll - were also spot on. The presentation was really notable, especially the adorable cherry tomato that I had to include in the photos. Tucked in the far corner of a small shopping center, this place is a hidden gem. It would certainly rank among my favorite Japanese restaurants if it weren't so far from home.

    Carman roll, spicy crunch salmon roll, spider roll

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    8 months ago

    Great food and wonderful staff. Love going here. It's always clean with beautiful decor. Just lovely

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    Great food and service. Strongly recommend. Food is always fresh and flavorful. Drinks are tasty too!

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    Great sushi, great portions, and very kind and considerate service. A very cute find in a strip mall I wouldn't otherwise stop at.

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    2 years ago

    Excellent sushi. Fresh. Rolls were great. Special rolls were amazing. Loved the service as well. Sit down and take out are both excellent

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    2 years ago

    The food is absolutely worth the price! I've been ordering from them for a while and I can't get enough of it.

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    1 year ago

    Best sushi in the 518 by far . I been to most sushi restaurants in the Cap Region. Nothing to complain about regarding this place

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    Our favorite sushi spot in the area. Friendly/attentive staff, great food. Highly recommend.

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    This place has great sushi. Perfect portion size. Fresh. And large pieces of sashimi.

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    3 years ago

    We eat here regularly. Have always had great service and great food all around. Their portions are not over the top.

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    If you're not going here for dinner you are missing out!!! Kanji balls or salad are amazing and the hibachi menu rocks!

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