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Akasaka

3.1 (88 reviews)
ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese

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Good for kids

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waterfront rolls and fire rolls
Darren G.

tried here since I was looking for a sushi place I had yet to try. i will say this the service is rather lukewarm, but friendly enough. i order two special rolls since of the discount they give on the weekdays. The waterfront rolls were good, all the fish was fresh and great value for all the pieces. Fire rolls, now that was something, first i love watching the chef flame torch spicy tuna, never saw that before but awesome. again, fresh tasting and i enjoy here you can watch them make, it feels like a hole in wall sushi place you see overseas and enjoy real favor.

Miso Soup
Gerrie S.

My husband and I took a drive up to Newburgh on a gorgeous warm November day. We were looking forward to outdoor dining for lunch with a river view. Upon arrival in the area I spotted Akasaka and was excited to enjoy a sushi lunch outdoors which is unusual. Most sushi restaurants don't have enjoyable seating outdoors with a great view to boot! We were offered a wonderful table very socially distanced from the other. Honestly , the other tables could be spread out a little more, they were too close together. The waitress informed us that they do not offer a lunch menu, which we were disappointed about but managed to find something we could enjoy that wasn't expensive for lunch. We started with a large saki and ordered a maki combo and an additional roll. The combo came with miso soup and my husband also ordered an additional soup for himself. The combo gave you a chance to select from classic rolls. Mine included a yellowtail roll, Alaska roll and shrimp tempura roll. Soup was delicious and 2 of the 3 rolls were also quite good. The shrimp tempura roll, usually my favorite, was very disappointed. The shrimp tempura part of the roll was either reheated or overcooked. It ruined the roll, it was dried out and after trying to eat two pieces of the roll I left the rest behind, it was inedible. My husband also agreed. Everything else was good. I would come back but wouldn't order that roll again.

Lovell W.

We stopped here on the way back from our hike. We were a group of 10 and had to call to say we were running late, which the restaurant had no problem with. When we got there, our table was set and ready for us. Two or three people weren't impressed/pleased with what they order, but I loved my food. I have a habit of sticking to the things I like. Staff were great and attentive... the two waitresses checked on us from time to time. Loved the outdoor seating with a view of the water.

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Very tasty sushi, and fresh. It's so nice to sit outside when the weather is warm. Love the Mango roll!! Will continue coming here for sure.

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