Absolutely top tier sushi and 50% off rolls! I loved the Carolina Roll the best! I like the comfy booths and authentic Japanese cuisine. I will return ASAP. read more

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The sushi was fresh and tasty. The service was great; it was busy but everything was received in a timely fashion. Would go there again.

Great place. Quick in and out. Had a lot of options on menu and do 50% off two rolls when you order. This was chefs choice nigiri and it was good read more

Akashi - Nigiri Sushi Deluxe Platter Lunch - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The best deal for sushi in the triangle. Take it from someone who has eaten at nearly all of them.

Durham hidden gem! Hidden away in a strip mall, it's easy to miss. This is now my go-to for sushi take out. I love that their rolls are 50% off (when you buy two or more) and they are always delicious! I have eaten inside once and the vibes leave a lot to be desired + the service was extremely slow. However, anytime I order for take out it is always ready promptly. My favorite rolls are: Bagel roll, crazy roll, and sweet dragon roll. read more

lil casual spot, the deal on rolls is really good so I was definitely satisfied esp for the price!! read more

Akashi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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. read more

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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 read more

Akashi - San Francisco, Florida, tiger and Nemo rolls delicious - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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. read more

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I know, I know... why grab sushi in North Carolina? Well, I craving it and was not disappointed. It's not a hole in the wall nor is it some upscale Japanese restaurant. I'd probably call it the "neighborhood's sushi spot" because it's casual, good, and the staff is just super nice! I had a chicken bento box and a half-side of their rainbow roll. Their chicken was nicely grilled and all the sides were just nicely portioned if not over-portioned (in a good way). Their rolls alone are already a 10/10 because they didn't over-do it with the rice. It was a really good balance and the fish tasted fresh for being in NC! Staff was extremely friendly, and they came by often to refill my water. They even gave me a free green tea as a departing gift back to CA. 100% recommend and would come by again. read more

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. read more

Akashi - Indoor seating - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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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. read more

Akashi - 7 piece sushi with California roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Last year my dad, stepmom, and I were offered a meal on the house here cause the manager was a friend of my stepuncle who passed away due to diabetic complications. While we weren't big sushi fans, we decided to take advantage of the opportunity and we were definitely glad we did. Despite the fact that this is mainly a sushi bar, they also have some non-seafood options, which was a plus for me because I don't eat raw food. All that aside, while their prices are pretty high, it's definitely worth it for the delicious food which comes in huge portions. The staff is very friendly and always on top of everything. The restaurant is very pretty with eye-catching Japanese decorations that wouldn't stop me from looking around the room LOL. They also have an alcohol bar area with a humongous TV where you can watch sports or the news, whichever one you request. If you want sushi, I'd recommend this place, but that's only because of the service read more

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! read more

Akashi - Bento Boxes Lunch - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This place is easy to miss. It's a hole in the wall, but that's fine. It feels more authentic than the high end sushi places. Even the bathroom was semi-hidden behind a curtain. LOL. Waitress was attentive. We got our saki fast. 3 of us were here on work trip so we ordered a bit too much. We ordered an assortment of Sashimi, Nigiri, and Rolls. Couldn't take pictures or they would have given me so much crap. All three of us enjoyed the food. One of the guys was telling stories. We were a bit loud laughing about his experience going to Studio 54 in the 70s/80s. Not a problem here. Good times. read more

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! read more

Akashi - Flaming Dragon Roll Special and 8 Pieces Tropical Sunrise Roll Special - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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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

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. read more

Akashi - Sushi Deluxe Platter Lunch - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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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 read more

Akashi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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. read more

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Sushi rolls were not bad. Miso soup and salad was pretty good. Parking is a little tight in their small lot but plenty of room on the side of the building. read more

While I've only tried this place once, I'm already a fan. The fish used for sushi and sashimi were good quality. They also give you copious amounts of rice. I thought I was hungry enough for the Sushi and Sashimi dinner, but by the time I got to the tuna roll I was slowing down. My husband had the dinner portion of the chirashi don and even he had a little bit of rice leftover. My only bone to pick with them is the quality of their takeout containers. They use very flimsy styrofoam that is not fitted to the food. My container fell over during transit, and when I opened it, my sushi and sashimi were all over the place. Choosing those containers specifically for sushi might've been a better outcome. But that's just me being nit picky. I'm hoping to try their other dishes like tonkatsu and tempura udon. read more

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. read more

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This place was delicious. I lived in Japan several years and I miss authentic Japanese flavors. This place has them in all their dishes. Sushi is extremely fresh!!! We will definitely be back!!! read more

My three positives and a negative because the world needs more positivity: + so many roll options! I adore a fun roll. I love baked and cucumber rolls b/c so few restaurants offer them + hubby loved the veg section - though he ended up with a veg roll there were options! The yakisobi was also delicious + the sake (Junmai Ginjo) helped everything go down so easily - the watermelon cucumber roll was not nearly as good as the king cucumber roll read more

Akashi - Sushi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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We really enjoyed our takeout dinner for Akashi. We placed the order through the Yelp Grubhub feature and our food was ready about 45 mins after the order was submitted. The pickup process took more time than expected because I had to go inside to pick up my order and the restaurant only allows one customer inside at a time for COVID safety reasons. Though it took some time, I appreciated being able to maintain distance from other customers. The staff members were all wearing masks. The food was very enjoyable. It was some of the better sushi we have had in the area. Below is a breakdown of our order: - sushi regular platter ($15.95) - This was a lot of fun to eat. It came with 7 pieces of nigiri, each with a different type of fish (one with shrimp). My partner and I enjoyed trying each one and comparing the different flavors. It also came with 8 pieces of maki (rolled sushi) and ginger/wasabi. - chicken yakisoba ($15.95) - We LOVED this dish. The serving size was very large; it's definitely big enough to share between two people. The noodles were really tasty, and the vegetables were very flavorful. The dish came with a lot of chicken; the only issue was that some of the chicken was slightly overcooked and dry. - shumai ($5.25) - This appetizer came with 6 small steamed shrimp shumai. They were good but maybe a little pricey for the size. We likely wouldn't order again. - miso soup (side) - A classic, delicious. - soup (side) - Came with a nice ginger dressing. The food we had was really good (would give 4.5 stars) but overall it was an enjoyable experience and we look forward to returning soon. read more

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We usually go to Kurama on New Year's Eve for dinner, but this year decided it would be best to forego dining in. I looked over the menu at Akashi and it looked like we could get a similar dinner to go and it's just five minutes from home! No brainer! Overall it was okay. The highlight was an order of vegetable tempura, which I've not had in years! It was really good, but rather than three pieces of sweet potato I wish they'd have balanced it out with another broccoli with the other veggies. We got the dinner teppanyaki, one with shrimp and scallops, and the other with shrimp and steak. I asked for the steak medium rare and it was way overcooked and tough. The scallops were overcooked too. The serving is very large. Their white sauce is very good. The ginger dressing for the salad is very good. I did not like the fishy flavor of the miso sauce and it was Very salty. I'd probably get the vegetable tempura again and try something else on the menu. read more

Ever since moving here I basically have been looking for my go-to places for all cuisines. This is my place for Japanese food. It is hands down the best I've had in the Triangle so far. Everything I was looking for they have - the ginger dressing, yumyum sauce, great hibachi steak and chicken. It is all there. The prices aren't bad either. For $15 I get a large portion of Hibachi chicken, vegetables, miso soup, salad, & fried rice. Their to go system is easy too. You can either call or order off of Grubhub. Sometimes Grubhub says they're closed though when they actually aren't, so just ignore it. That is Grubhub being stupid. They allow one person at a time to come in and pick up their order. My wife gets the Bento box everytime too and I'd recommend it. It comes with all I mentioned PLUS sushi & Tempura Vegetables. read more

Akashi - Hibachi Chicken & Fried Rice with a side of Yummy Sauce. Large portions. Not a small plate. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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

Instead of BOGO, this place offers 50% off all rolls when you buy 2+ rolls which is awesome. Their food is really good and reasonably priced. Takeout is the route I take here because the vibe of the dining room in the restaurant is... bland. The sushi bar area has a better atmosphere but every time I'm dining in on weekday evenings, the area is closed off to customers to let the staff lounge there. I recommend the hibachi bento box, the spider roll, and the matcha ice cream. read more

I'm ashamed I haven't reviewed Akashi...we get take out at least every other week from here! We discovered Akashi during Covid (are we still in Covid? Will we be in Covid forever? I digress) and are OBSESSED. It's one of maybe 5 restaurants in Durham that I would be DEVASTATED if it closed. I haven't been able to find great quality sushi since moving to Durham from Jersey 6 years ago (correction great quality affordable sushi - no one can afford to regularly get M Sushi...) and of all the Durham sushi restaurants, Akashi is easily the best. I can't speak for the service or in restaurant dining but the food is incredible. Our order every time is: steamed shrimp shumai, spicy salmon avocado, spicy tuna avocado, sweet Romeo, cherry blossom, tropical sunrise rolls. You will not be disappointed. I would give it 10 stars if I could. read more

Akashi's sushi is pretty yummy! They offer BOGO on all rolls, so two people can easily have a well-portioned meal for around $30 total. The ginger dressing on the house salad is my favorite ginger dressing in the Triangle (and I've tried quiet a few at local Japanese restaurants). I don't like the spicy rolls here as much as I do at other sushi spots; Akashi rolls are spicier than I'm used to, but you may appreciate that if you like spicy food (I like a little heat, but I found myself chugging water on our last visit because of the spicy tuna). The quality of the fish isn't as good as you'll find at a lot of non-BOGO spots, but it's certainly not bad. Akashi has updated the interior recently with calming lavender paint and floral paintings. The atmosphere is still casual so no need to dress up. Our most recent visit was on a Friday night around 7:30pm and the place was busy but there were still plenty of open seats. Service was excellent and the sushi was brought out fairly quickly. All in all, this is a good go-to spot for BOGO sushi in Durham! read more

Akashi - BOGO sushi - Bagel Roll, Marry Roll, Nemo Roll, Sweet Dragon Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

We have been coming to Akashi for years now and we love them! We usually do a take out order and it's always perfect. Some of our favorites include spider rolls, shrimp tempura rolls, chicken & shrimp hibachi, soft shell crab, fried squid legs, and tempura. This locally owned business is amazing and everyone inside is so friendly! read more

Akashi - Ramen Soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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More like 3.5 stars. Service is good but the rolls were small and flavors were too blah. The baked roll was too fishy and top too charred. The place is clean and service is good just an average experience and nothing special. The 50 percent off for the rolls offer is just a gimmick, these rolls are too small to be priced at $13 or $14 per roll. You end up paying the average price. An ok place to eat, we didn't hate it but no love here. read more

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This is our go-to sushi place. I'm a keto eater and this is one of the few places in town that does no-rice cucumber peel rolls that I can eat. But it's not just that - the quality is amazing. The fish is so fresh and the service is top notch. They even took one of their regular rice rolls and made it as a cucumber peel roll for me tonight! My only gripe is that they don't deliver. But it's so good they get 5 stars from me anyway! read more

One of the best sushi spot in town, I love their Sashimi Deluxe : great selections variety of quality fresh fish and seafood from Andy ( Chef's owner ), great service, the price and the quality are unbeatable read more

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The food was delicious! BOGO sushi rolls! Reasonably priced menu. What it lacks in ambience is well made up with delicious food and great service. read more

Had a very meh experience on Saturday night (10/23). We weren't acknowledge for about 5 minutes after walking in but that part was fine cause you could see the workers hustling and bustling around. I ordered the salmon bento box, this must have been the cheapest cut of salmon because I literally had to question if it was really fish. My daughter had the chicken bento box which was more veggies than chicken and my hubby had the hibachi combo. The service was nice but the food left much to be desired so we probably would pass on this spot the next time. read more

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A few coworkers and I decided to have lunch here and it was pretty good. This place is popular during lunch so it was packed. Although it was packed service was fast an accurate! There is plenty of parking and plenty of tables inside. The menu is huge...I get overwhelmed with too many options lol. I ordered something simple...hibachi salmon with fried rice and it was ok. The salmon was seasoned well but the white sauce was thicker than what I prefer. I'll defiantly check this spot out again. read more

Akashi - Hibachi salmon and fried rice - Sushi Bars Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Akashi was surprisingly a great experience. With recommendations from family and friends, we decided to have dinner at this Japanese establishment. Service: All of their staff was friendly and professional. Two hours prior to arrival, we called the restaurant and reserved a table for 14. Upon arrival, the staff accommodated our request and the large table was neatly setup for our large party. The owner even came by and chatted with us throughout our visit (both the beginning and end) to ensure we enjoyed everything and had everything we needed. Food: They brought us some complementary fried vegetables as an appetizer, which was very nice of them. We also ordered various apps including tofu, calamari, and spring rolls. As far as the main course, I ordered the sushi and sashimi dinner, which was delicious (and hit the spot as I was craving for sushi all week long). The fish were all fresh and the fresh wasabi the server gave us complemented the food. It came with both a ginger salad and a miso soup. The rest of the party ordered various entrees including sushi rolls, noodles and others, which they all seemed to have enjoyed. Overall, the experience was delightful. The food was great, price was good (not too expensive), and the service was excellent. If you are looking for a new sushi or Japanese place, look no further and give Akashi a try. read more

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