What a steal! They have dine in specials every day! For Saturday they have a combo for $20 only, you'll get a special heartbreak roll and a can of beer of which I've ordered and a miso soup for $3.95! For just $25 plus tip you already have a delicious meal! The roll was fresh, beautiful plated, big cuts and it's so good! At first I thought, you'll get a teriyaki bowl, a can of beer and a choice of special roll all for $20 only and I was like, whoaaaaa!! That's a super steal but I misread it wrong. Haha! Each day has different dine in specials for an affordable price and it's so close to work so that makes it very convenient! Service was fast, beautiful and clean restaurant! Highly recommend! Thank you! read more

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Horrible food and services. First, we ordered two garage and two beer in the beginning . They served only one karake and one beer. When I pointed out the issue, the waitress did not acknowledge her mistake and she said that we are ordering additional beer and karake. I also ordered a nine pieces of sushi but she served nine pieces of sashimi. We were party of five and everyone ordered two or three dishes on the menu so we thought that someone else ordered the sashimi. Actually no one ordered the sashimi and she forgot to bring sushi that I ordered. There were no apologies for the horrible services rather blaming us. For the food, it was edible but the quality was not good. Salmon belly sushi was not from belly. It had no fats. Baja roll had way too much lemon so I couldn't taste salmon or tuna. Chicken katsu sauce was way too salty. read more

Akari sushi is a great place to eat sushi.the service and sushi were amazing. With its chill vibe atmosphere its a great place to take family or meet up with friends. Carlos and Chef Jonah did an amazing job thank you read more

New ownership took over the operation of this Japanese restaurant on Girard Ave in the village of La Jolla. It was renamed to Akari Sushi and debuted earlier this spring. When I visited recently during the soft opening, not everything was up to full speed yet. For example, the previous business name was still listed on the menu that was posted on a front window near the entrance. The interior walls were not fully decorated yet either. Nonetheless, I stopped in for dinner and was the only customer at the time. Several other parties did arrive shortly after me. There was a central sushi bar that could seat nine customers. The rest of the dining area could hold about two dozen diners. The food menu spanned three pages and had the fairly standard categories of appetizers, starter plates (e.g. salads), hot plates, regular maki rolls, and specialty rolls. A board next to the sushi bar listed some nigiri specials. My server brought the list of those to me in the form of a receipt slip. From there, I decided to select the Seabass, King Salmon, Kurodai, Madai, and Hokkaido Scallop for my meal. Each fish came as a two-piece serving. The quality was very good, and my favorite of the group was the Madai that was torched on the side to give the skin a smoky flavor. The prices for the nigiri were on par with what I have tried elsewhere in town. I think after Akari Sushi gets through its growing pains, then it will become a solid sushi option in this area of La Jolla. read more

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Akari Sushi is an absolute gem tucked away in a quiet pocket of La Jolla. As longtime fans of SoCal sushi (we've spent years eating our way through the Normal Heights menu ), we don't say this lightly: this place hits. The fish is incredibly fresh, high quality, and thoughtfully prepared -- and Chef Goody's menu absolutely slaps. I'd love to give specific recommendations, but truly we've been blown away by everything on the menu. You can't go wrong. Definitely peep at their daily specials list, too. Service is fantastic and friendly. The chefs are happy to chat, and always make excellent recommendations if you're unsure what to order. It feels welcoming without losing that elevated, special-occasion energy. Perfect for a date night, but also surprisingly accommodating for kids, which makes it an easy go-to whether you're celebrating or just craving really good sushi. It's one of those spots you almost don't want to tell people about... but you also don't want anyone to miss out. If you want top-tier sushi in La Jolla, this is it. read more

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Fantastic restaurant and amazing service! The Mango Tango sushi was phenomenal! The peach tea was also randomly the best I have ever had. We also got the Tempura PB&J for dessert and it was incredible. Helen, our server, was so sweet and attentive. Truly a great experience, and we can't wait to return! read more

This place was awesome! The service here blew me away. Probably the best service I've experienced. There were super attentive and accommodating. The sushi and the chicken wings were both really good. Would definitely come back read more

Tried Akari for the first time. They had a few daily specials on sushi, beers and sake. The ambiance is nice, service was good and fish was fresh. It felt like they are still working on getting there systems and timing together. I fully suspect they will be humming along in the next few months as the get through their first busy summer. CONCLUSION: Good service, fresh fish and fair prices. Give them a try! read more

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I absolutely love this place and now I know why! It's the sister sushi shop to So Cal Sushi in Normal Heights, San Diego, and it lives up to the name. Everything I tried was amazing...I honestly can't pick a favorite because it was all that good. Highly recommend if you're craving top quality sushi! read more

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Akari Sushi is a standout among La Jolla's sushi options if you want freshness, great service, and creative rolls without breaking the bank. I'd happily return to try more items and recommend it to anyone who enjoys sushi. They are also kid-friendly. I come all the way from PINE VALLEY! And I will be back. Thank you Akari! read more

Old school sushi house feel with delicious and fresh sushi. We loved the cherry blossom and citrus bliss rolls. All of the tuna sushi and salmon belly was also very fresh, high quality and delicious. Very kind and helpful staff. read more

The food was excellent! we had a reservation but it wasn't too busy so they sat us quickly. We love their salmon Kama and their rolls. We also loved that they have fresh wasabi. Will be back! We live in university heights and have a favorite over there but loved trying this new spot. We can't wait to come back again! read more

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Amazing experience at this family friendly restaurant. Butterfish nigiri was excellent. We will be back.

Stopped by for dinner. The rolls were delicious and cut into smaller piece enough pieces to actually eat. The service was great & staff was really nice. I recommend trying the specials. read more

If you're looking for quality sushi, cold beers, great service, & good vibes. Akari Sushi is the place for your sushi cravings. Friendly & knowledgable staff. Lot's of space for bigger parties & a good selection of sakes. Fish is always fresh & a great variety if you're looking for something other than tuna or salmon. If you like PB&J...don't skip on the PB&J Tempura for dessert. Don't forget to buy the staff a round of drinks if you're having a great time there. They have a sister location in Normal Heights (SoCal Sushi) that offer a similar menu, way smaller but same vibes. read more

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First and foremost there's plenty of parking! I love a spot that doesn't get in the way of my hunger. Lol The moment you walk in you're greeted right away. Yasss! Loving the customer service and the attentiveness off each staff. We ordered a few sashimi and several rolls. Each dish was fresh and delicious. I love that they carry a few dishes that were cooked for those that don't like it raw lol . Please o not leave without having the deep fried PB&Jelly sandwich, it's served with a generous amount of ice cream. You heard that right! Get it buddy! It was delicious! read more

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Akari has the best quality sushi and service, hands down! We have gone to their sister restaurant, SoCal Sushi (in Normal Heights) for years. Highly recommend anything on the specials menu and the Kama. The PB&J dessert is a must and will surprise you how good it is. We go with our little kids and also appreciate how family friendly it is. 5 stars all around. read more

New favorite sushi spot in La Jolla! High quality fish with a causal family vibe. Best staff of all time. The citrus bliss roll and the seat trout nigiri are a must, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. We will be coming here often! read more

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Check out this latest spot when you're in La Jolla! I highly recommend coming here for delicious food, excellent service, and awesome vibes. Start off with spicy garlic edamame (if you can handle a little heat) and Miso soup to warm you up, just to name a couple of my go-to appetizers. Order a beer and/or sake from their well rounded drink menu. You can always ask for a recommendation, if you're not sure or want to try something new. Don't miss to check out their daily specials. You can't go wrong with any of their rolls. But you can always ask the chef to make a special roll, just to your liking. You will taste the high quality of the fish, as well as the love and care the chefs took to prepare your dishes. Check out the gorgeous hand painted mural on one of the walls, rounding out an aestically pleasing dining experience. My favorite spot in the area! read more

MUST TRY!! We frequent SoCal Sushi and when we found out they opened another location near Mitch's Surfshop in La Jolla, we had to go! The location is perfect and has the La Jolla vibes. What can I say about the food??.. top notch! The fish is so fresh and they have unique seasonal fish that I haven't had at other places. The staff and service is amazing as make you feel like family. We love SoCal Sushi and now Akari will definitely be our favorite La Jolla spot! read more

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So fresh! The nigiri, hand rolls, etc. everything is good. Must try the citrus roll! *chefs kiss* read more

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Really, really good! Staff is helpful and friendly. Highly recommend! Highs: Fresh sushi Friendly staff I didn't need to order and chef made excellent choices for us. read more

Took my wife and we had the best time to celebrate her birthday. Cici was the best host and the food was amazing! We are def coming back. TY for a great night :) read more

We were happy to see this restaurant open in our neighborhood. the service is excellent with the owner very attentive and nice quick service. We had the jalapeño poppers which were delicious. The citrus jalapeño hamachi sashimi and four rolls all of which were very good. Mochi balls for dessert. Everything was great and very welcoming environment. Highly recommend. read more

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We stopped by Akari during lunchtime to give it a try and they did not let us down! The sashimi was high quality and very fresh. Their service was also great, shoutout to Carlos and Abel for creating such an inviting environment. Our experience here was amazing and we will definitely be back! read more

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Great food and quick service! Good vibes, nice and quiet for dinner time! Fish was sincerely some of the best I've had

Delicious sushi! My friend and I came here for the first time and we had a great time, service was wonderful and food was fantastic. Highly recommend! read more

So surprised this place isn't busier. The best sushi I've had in San Diego, hands down. The fish is so fresh, the roles are simple but unique. The mango tango & the citrus roles were my favorite but the spicy tuna hand roll was also spectacular. Couldn't recommend more. read more

Great food, fast and great service. Don't miss the mango tango and the Jalapeño poppers!! A must in La Jolla read more

The freshest fish, most savory flavors, dish presentations like works of art, it's almost a shame to eat....Almost. High quality ingredients and attentiveness to guests and their appetites. What's not to like? Friendly staff, clean and simple decor, Akari has an openness to it and beautiful wall art, one could stare at all meal long. Smack dab in the middle of a bustling LA Jolla, but here everything seems to be Zen. Family friendly for those with kiddos (nice size booths) and intimate enough at the sushi bar for a classic date night. Don't take my word for it though, try it for yourself. Then you can tell me how right I am ;) read more

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Great sushi, service and vibes. I highly recommend this spot. They always have unique specials and good deals going on. Try the citrus hamachi, it's my favorite. read more

Awesome spot. Everyone working was very friendly. The sushi was amazing and they have some good drink specials! Will definitely be returning soon!! Our favorite rolls were the Mt Fuji and the Citrus Bliss. read more

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Amazing food! The owners were very friendly and the sushi was very fresh. The vibes very vibing. Head chef John, Carlos, and Jonah were fantastic!!! read more

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This was our first time and it was amazing . Definitely would come back. Our favorite roll was the "socal roll". We also liked the spicy garlic edamame. The food came out super quick. The service was excellent. Overall my experience was great and I would recommend this if you like sushi ;) read more

Our meal at Akari was both delicious and with excellent service. We will definitely be back and are grateful for this restaurant in our neighborhood. read more

Amazing sushi and everything else too ! Wonderful flavor, fresh fish and outstanding customer service! We absolutely love it all around. Do yourself a favor and stop by to get a wonderful meal and warm welcome. Thank you Akari team! read more

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This is a legit sushi spot. Not cheap garbage like the places in PB, and not expensive and pretentious like most places in La Jolla. We got a Citrus Bliss Roll, Cherry Blossom Roll, and a Mix Nigiri and everything was amazing. Our server was very nice and attentive. I love that they have protein rolls and lots of rolls that don't have krab. We will definitely come back read more

Off the beaten path and well worth the extra steps. Nigiri and yellowtail karma hit the spot! Butterfish, toro, salmon belly, yellowtail, sea trout, blue fin, scallop outstanding. Thank you to Jonah at sushi bar! read more

I have very high standards for sushi and this place is SOOOO good! Fresh fish, great menu with some fun items, and super friendly staff. The owner is lovely and super passionate about the place. Highly recommend!! I will be back! Picture is citrus hamachi starter plate read more

Akari Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - La Jolla, California

Every time we get take out I want to kick myself for not coming more often. Life is hectic. The sea trout carpaccio is currently my favorite. The Alaskan roll, citrus bliss and crispy spicy salmon are also great. Couldn't stop inhaling the garlic edamame. Sorry my camera doesn't usually get to eat. read more