I have been going to Akanomi for a decade now. They are a local staple for me. The sushi is always fresh and the staff is so friendly! I feel that the price is extremely fair compared to other sushi spots around here, and I love that you can mix and match three rolls for under $25! Since moving to their second location in the strip, I find that the new spot is beautiful and a nice place to sit down and eat, or take to go. read more

Was totally surprised, food was excellent, service was excellent. Ambiance was fair, guess that's why I was surprised. Would definately go there again. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants!! I started going here back before they moved location, and the things that have never changed? The friendliness of the staff and the incredible food. I don't live in the area anymore, but every time I'm up here, I make sure to come visit. And the food is always incredible. The staff remember me, even after being gone for years, it's incredibly welcoming and an amazing feeling. The inside of the restaurant is really nice, and it's never too loud. I highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area!!! Already can't wait for my next visit!! read more

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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. read more

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After an event at the Altamont Fairgrounds, we found Akanomi (thanks, Yelp!). It was an odd time of day which worked in our favor. The dinner crowd was starting to pile in as we were leaving, so ....yay us! We shared a sushi/sashimi boat for two and it was epic. Thankfully we did not get an appetizer because we wobbled out of there. It was a ton of food. Fish was fresh, sushi was delicious and service was fast. read more

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. read more

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Akanomi has long been the best Japanese restaurant in the area but after my last two times at Akanomi I think it may be time to admit that maybe guilderland just doesn't have a good Japanese place. I think the kicker was when he and I went last weekend for dinner. We were greeted and seated quickly, but seated at a small table to the right of the front door - not In the main dining room, and no one else was seated there. After a few minutes I asked to move as it truly felt as though we had been seated in a closet. There were booths open and available - it really started the meal off poorly. Then we had mediocre sushi; he had forbidden fried rice- should definitely be forbidden. I've never seen rice so pasty and tasted it with a shrimp that was so overcooked it was rubbery. The flavor of the dish was like bad take out Chinese. The hot green tea- which I love because they bring a nice full hot teapot (tetsubin) - well this time, not steeped, and not hot. The standard has gone down and Akanomi is no longer a place worth going. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

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My family has been a raving fan of Akanomi as long as they've been in business. Consistently wonderful, attentive service and top notch, delicious food through the years. There have been times in life when I would regularly eat at Akanomi 3 or 4 times a week. The restaurant is clean and the dishes are presented beautifully. No exaggeration: I've introduced more of my friends, family and acquaintances to Akanomi than to all other restaurants I've recommended combined. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Akanomi - A variety of nigiri: Uni (Sea urchin roe), Sake (Salmon) and Hamachi (Yellowtail) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Altamont, New York

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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-. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Akanomi - Akanomi Roll, Amazing Tuna Roll, Hawaii Roll, Snow White Roll, and Carman Roll | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie - Sushi Bars Near Me - Altamont, New York

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My wife and I got a chance to have a date night here the other day and today found out it was ranked 28th for sushi nation wide! I couldn't agree more! We typically get takeout from here, but got a chance to go inside since the kids were with their grandparents. The sushi was top notch and super fresh. Being In upstate NY it's hard finding good sushi, but wow. This was amazing. I highly recommend giving it a chance! read more

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! read more

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

Decided to give this restaurant a try even though we usually patronize a different local Japanese restaurant. The service was outstanding. The food was excellent. Nice menu choices. Only good things to say here. We were pleasantly surprised. read more

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. read more

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

This might be my new go to sushi place. Everything was fresh and the specialty rolls had such great flavor combinations. Huge variety and portion sizes are large! You won't be disappointed. read more

Akanomi - Carman roll, spicy crunch salmon roll, spider roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Altamont, New York

Nice place! Courteous staff if you are going there before 8pm. They close at 9 and very particular about it, sometimes if you go around 8:30 you might find there behavior a little rude & sarcastic. It happened with us twice. We don't go here anymore but the food was always good! read more

My friend and I got sushi here and it was nothing short of amazing. It was served on really cool boats and the fish was very fresh. My friend and I split a boat of sushi and we got an assortment of raw and cooked. We went for lunch so it was not crowded and service was fast and great. The restaurant was cute and small inside. Fitting for a sushi restaurant. read more

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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.

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

Akanomi. Great restaurant that I wish we had found earlier. After reading about this restaurant on 518 foodies, and being toted as one of the best sushi restaurants around by many people. We decided to give it a shot. Needless to say, we were not disappointed. We went with a party of a total of 9 people. 7 adults, and 2 children. They have something for everyone. They also had some gluten free options for our friend! Drinks were standard. The Mai Tais seemed to be a hit with the group. Bloody Mary was decent as well. They also sell coke products, and seem to have a decent bar. My kids, an almost 3 year old, and a 5 1/2 year old found something to eat. My son ate the chicken children's hibachi right up. My daughter got the vegetable hibachi and ate the rice. Sometimes kids can be picky. Two things stood out to us as far as sushi goes. The presentation, and one roll that i got in particular. My wife ordered a few rolls, one of them being a tic tac toe roll. It was set up like a tic tac toe board. She also got the sweet heart roll, and the lobster tempura roll. She enjoyed both. For me, I ordered 3 rolls. The Pink Panther Roll, Philadelphia roll, and my favorite the Amazing Tuna Roll. Let me tell you, the Amazing Tuna Roll was... amazing. It took you on a journey which hit the right notes at the right time. Service was awesome, food was awesome. We will return! read more

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

This is where I ate my first sushi ever and it remains my favorite sushi restaurant! I've loved everything I've eaten there and the service is friendly and fast. If you haven't eaten there, you should! read more

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Wow. Great meal. Loved the cozy ambiance too. The Carmen roll and Akanomi were spectacular. Go here. Our server was great too. read more

Akanomi - From front to back Carmen roll, Akanomi roll, dancing dragon roll. Center Spider roll, shrimp tempura roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Altamont, New York

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

Outstanding service, food and ambience without appearing to try hard at all. An easy albeit expensive dinner for two and child, but every bite was worth every penny. read more

Me and my family went here for lunch on a road trip. I had the best fried rice I've ever had. Service was great, our waitress was very kind. Interior was really nice, bathrooms were clean, overall very nice place read more

This is definitely my favorite Japanese restaurant! Very fresh seafood and fantastic hibachi. Presentation is always amazing, making bunnies out of tomatoes and flowers out of carrots! The owners are very friendly, take pride in their business and are forward facing to the patrons and community. Might be a bit more expensive than some other places but worth it IMO. read more

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

Solid sushi in the capital district! We started off with the Sunomono (sashimi salad) and Idako salad (bb octopus). Both were okay-- the Sunomono was a bit small and served in typical fine dining fashion, and the Idako was cooked in a sweet soy sauce but fell a little flat. We ordered three rolls (hawaii, dragon, tic tac toe) for the main entree-- we liked the hawaii the most (due to the burst of flavor from the mango), the tic tac toe second (the translucent rice paper gives the roll a pleasant aesthetic) and the dragon roll last (it's pretty standard). The sashimi here was super fresh and the pieces were thiccc-- overall, solid! read more

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I've gotten take out here regularly for the last four years and every single time the order has been both correct and delicious. The sushi is fantastic and the staff are very friendly. You want to come early because the parking lot is shared with a few other businesses and is small but I've never had a bad experience. The restaurant itself is clean with comfortable lighting. It's a great spot and I plan to continue to come for as long as I live in the area and I'd make the trip out to it if I didn't. read more

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

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

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