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Akashi

4.0 (209 reviews)
ModerateSushi Bars, Japanese
Closed 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM
Updated 1 month ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Shumai
Jaclyn N.

I'm a regular at Sushi at the Park, but wanted to try something new. The Shumai were okay, but not much flavor without the sauce. My two rolls were definitely not worth the price they were marked, but with the 50% off of 2 or more, they were decent. I probably won't go back for sushi, but I might try the hibachi as it seemed several people around me ordered it. The restaurant is clean and quiet, tucked away in a unique location. The waitress was nice and guided me to two of the salmon rolls. Overall, if I could give a 3.5, I would.

San Francisco, Florida, tiger and Nemo rolls  delicious
Mina L.

We went there for the first time, looking for good bogi sushi and this is definitely our new spot . The place isn't fancy but the staff is super friendly and quick, and the food is delicious and the place is very clean

Miso Soup Garden Salad
Shenna W.

This has become of our favorite places right now for sushi and such. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and hot! We love the staff, they are always kind and friendly. Please believe - when dining in - you get your money worth when it comes to the food. We ALWAYS have left overs for lunch the next day. The make sure that when you are dining in your have hand sanitizer available and they do not sit everyone on top of each other. There is good spacing and you can telling they want you to feel comfortable and safe while dining with them. If it is your first time, get the box. This will allow you to get a sample of various things on the menu for a good price. Speaking of pricing, they have good pricing overall for their selections. Oh! PLLEEEAASSEE try the miso soup. It is sooooooo good.

Bento Boxes Lunch
Elisa A.

Cute and hidden place! Went here for this first time and thought the food was very tasty! I got a simple sushi one but it tasted really good! And cheap! There was a 50% off with the rolls but I decided to try more things. Want to come back to try the other rolls though!

Indoor seating
Cathy D.

I had the Ultimate Rainbow Roll, Cherry Blossom Roll Special, Sakura Drop Roll, Lotus Blossom Roll Special, and Famous Roll Special. Out of the ones I've tried, my favorite were the Lotus Blossom and Sakura Drop Roll. 4/5. Overall the sushi rolls were decent and low-key. Not the best I've had but not the worst either. Each roll is expensive but if you buy 2 or more rolls, rolls are 50% off. Plenty of seating. Ambiance was okay, nothing fancy. Service was okay.

7 piece sushi with California roll
Linda R.

Ordered through the yelp app/ grub hub. Best decision I made. The sushi platter I order was fresh and delicious. I mean melt in my mouth delicious. So impressed to get quality sushi in NC. Was a little tricky to find, GPS too me to the back of the building. So here's the tip. Park where everyone else is in the front of the shopping center. Easy parking.

Ginger salad
Diane W.

The service was prompt and polite. The ambiance is okay, though the disposable silverware and styrofoam cups cheapened the experience. The food was good but it's just not really worth it for the price. I can tell it was higher quality than normal hibachi but the quality difference isn't equal to the $10 price increase.

Flaming Dragon Roll Special and 8 Pieces Tropical Sunrise Roll Special
Allison L.

For the price and quality, you just can't beat this place! Sushi is never inexpensive, and that goes for this place as well. However, I felt like the sushi quality was much better than what you can find at other sushi places around the triangle area for the same price! The rolls are 50% off when you get 2 or more rolls, which is a great deal for a larger group of people! They also have sooo many options of rolls, and they have nigiri and sets as well, that are great. They have menu items aside from sushi too, in case you're going with a group where someone doesn't like sushi. I have to come back for their bento boxes sometime!

Sushi Deluxe Platter Lunch
Alania C.

Disappointing hole-in-the-wall with nothing to offer. To say that I am shocked about the quality of this restaurant is an understatement. Considering the reviews, you'd think it would be a great experience. It was not. The atmosphere was terrible. There were ugly table covers and styrofoam cups. Felt like I was eating at a family reunion. The service was terrible as well. We were not acknowledged after sitting down; it was completely dead. Our waitress then proceeded to have an attitude with us, and talk down to us like we had no idea what we were talking about when we asked questions. The dishes at this restaurant are not accurate at all. For example, the so-called katsudon is actually a curry rather than the traditional dish itself. The sushi prices were absolutely exorbitant for shitty quality. How can a california roll be priced at $11? The nigiri I ordered, however, was surprisingly cheap which made no sense considering the price point of the other sushi. It was horrible though, tasting stringy and with an odd aftertaste. Another party member ordered ramen and absolutely hated it. The noodles tasted like they had been boiled in contaminated tap water. Thus, you couldn't PAY ME to come back here, and I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Angie S.

Looking for a soFISHsticated place to grab some sushi? Akashi is one of the few places I can find these days that still has a sushi deal. It's 50% off all sushi rolls when you order at least three per two people. I can't say it's the best sushi I've had in my life, but it is good for a good deal and is sure to satisfy that sushi craving of yours

Carolina Roll & Yellowtail Special Roll
Ariel H.

Akashi is my go-to for a great value! Their 50% off two or more rolls makes the specialty rolls a quiet reasonable price. They have a good variety of combinations with all the usual favorites. Some rolls are on the bland side, but because of their discount I've enjoyed trying new ones each time to find my favorites. Some of my favorite rolls are the furious dragon, blue devil, Carolina and volcano rolls. Spicy Mayo does have an extra charge so if you're picking up, make sure it's actually in the bag! I usually call and while preparation time can vary, it's usually quite reasonable, making Akashi a convenient pick up spot. I have never dined in before, but they have a nice ambience. I'd like to dine in and try some of their soups sometime.

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I got the teriyaki dinner bento box and it was pretty good, and for the price I got a good amount of food

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Akashi is our go to Sushi place in Durham. Absolutely delicious fresh rolls. Rolls are not rice heavy and we love them for that.

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I ordered the bento box with med rare steak. It was perfect cooked and great quality!

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Quick, fresh and great for take out. Only tried the sushi but we loved all the rolls we ordered.

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I was a little skeptical at first as their location is in an odd spot, but the food was delicious. The prices and service was both great.

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I came here on a beautiful day With one of my friends, they…read moreare very clean and the aesthetic is almost like you walk into this new part of Durham We had the raw Omakase! It was great Everything they explained to me I forgot just as quickly, but I had my softest meats here Our server was very sweet and quick to make sure that we didn't ever have to wait for anything she explained each sushi individually and where the fish came from They ship everything from all over the world And the dessert was to die for This is dining like a princess This is the perfect place to take a woman on a date low effort on your part outside of needing to have a reservation*** The omakase is already chosen for you by the chef all you have to do is sit there and enjoy and experience the plates together! Extra brownie points if you can score going to M sushi then taking her to killjoy on Tuesday for their live music so you guys can dance or sit and enjoy more craft cocktails, and each each other's company!

around Downtown Durham and ended up at M Sushi on 311 Holland St. We just wanted something quick…read moreand ordered a few sushi rolls. The rolls looked pretty nice when they came out -- colorful with different toppings, sauces drizzled on top, and some green onions. The fish tasted fresh enough and the rice was okay, not too hard or mushy. But honestly, the flavors were just average. Some rolls were a bit too sweet from the sauce, others a little salty from the roe. It was creative, but nothing that really blew me away. The place has a nice warm wooden table vibe and the lighting is good for photos. Service was quick, no long wait. Price-wise, it felt a little expensive for Durham -- four rolls and we weren't super impressed with the value. It was fine for a casual meal, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back just for the sushi. Might try something else next time or their omakase to see if it's better.

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I just can't believe all these good reviews after I went to Peony for lunch about 1 pm on Thursday…read more There was not another soul in the restaurant save two employees. I ordered poke. It was mostly rice mixed with sad iceberg lettuce ( mixed greens ) and the toppings were skimpy. For $18 this was disappointing. It was supposed to have three proteins. I added radish, crunchy onion and edamame. It was sad. In addition to the toppings I ordered there was a bunch of ginger and a marble-sized glob of wasabi hiding in the mix. Glad I avoided being surprised by that. I took the photo after I'd eaten so you can see how much rice was still in the bowl. The waiter was super sweet. He'd do better at another job. I'll stick to Zen Fish. There everything is fresh and vibrant and the choices are more exciting. Plus, their mixed greens are actually 'mixed greens'.

I really wanted to like this place but there were too many things working against it during our…read morevisit, even though I had a gift certificate. First of all, the AC was not working on the night we visited so things did not get off to a great start. It was warm in the dining area. The lighting was dark (maybe to not add to the heat). We enjoyed our Thai ice teas and seaweed salad appetizer but found our entrees (angel hair special and marine couple) just okay -- nothing special. The scallops in the marine couple were pretty tasteless. The owner came by and chatted with us a little bit, which is always nice. We've had tastier food at other local Asian restaurants so we'll probably pass on coming back soon. We wish them well.

Koi Sushi & Hibachi

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My sis, nieces and I went for an impromptu dinner after our girls day activities. It was about 5:30…read moreon a Sunday. They were packed, but we only waited a few minutes to be seated. The food is either a la carte or all.tou can eat for $26.... but everyone at the table.has to choose the same option. The all.you can eat is a pretty good deal if you want to try a few things. Our service was great... especially with how busy they were. I had crab ragoons, crab salad, the special roll called the Lady Bug and fried cheesecake. Really liked the ragoons qith a good amount of cream cheese in a pastry. The Lady Bug roll was delish. The crab salad was different, but good. I believe I expected chunks of crab and it was shredded. Never had fried cheesecake, but cheesecake is my favorite dessert so I wanted to try it. Nice fried crust on the outside and creamy on the inside. It was a good experience.

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My boyfriend and I made a reservation for their Kaiseki tasting menu and it was fantastic. I don't…read morelike steak but clearly I've been eating the wrong kind of steak because the A5 wagyu was delicious. I was worried we wouldn't be full but both of us left completely satisfied. Our waiter was extremely kind and knowledgeable. It was a wonderful experience and we would 100% do it again!

Had a date night here (sat at the bar- which you can reserve online), and did the "Kaiseki"…read more(Japanese tasting) menu. It's about 10 courses for $130- and I felt it was well worth the price. The quality of the fish was great, the flavor combinations were unique, and each course was different from each other (I appreciated only one course- with 4 items- was tempura/fried). You can add on additional tempura items at one point in the meal, and you can add on a wine and sake tasting. My favorite courses of the meal were the FIRST "seabass sammie" and the brie tempura (get the add on if it's not included in your menu!!!!) Some of the courses were interactive (I.e. cooking lobster in butter) and made for a cool, fun, and unique experiences. The restaurant is small and cozy (limited seating, so make a reservation far in advance), and both the waiters and the chefs were extremely friendly and engaging (sit at the bar counter). Really enjoyed all of the food, and an opportunity to wear something nice, and to eat something different (than what you're used to in Durham). I appreciated they had 2 other tasting menus, for cheaper prices (one was only $38), and that every tasting menu was VERY different from each other (makes it easy to come back multiple times). Would highly recommend M Tempura, and will definitely be back!

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