For almost a year, my wife and I would drive by Akashiro many times and remark on how interesting it was that there was a Japanese/Peruvian sushi restaurant in Fullerton and how we should go...but then we forget to go. Well last month I really wanted to change that and I thought an upcoming anniversary would be a good opportunity to do so. Let's say our curiosity and taste buds were not disappointed by the wonderful experience we had in Akashiro; we got two basic omakase sets as well as a Peruvian ceviche to share. The ceviche was an pleasing and surprising assault on our taste buds - a gnarly, savory and tart mix of raw fish and crunchy toppings, the latter of which I still don't know what it is to be truthful. And the omakase? Wonderful. In particular, I liked the three cuts of tuna that was presented within the middle of the course - it was as good and fresh as something similar I had at Tsukiji Market in Tokyo. The nuanced amount of garnishing gave everything a delicious earthy flavor that Peruvian cuisine is known for. Considering its price of $65 for 10 pieces, I think this is an incredible value. The interior of the restaurant is also incredible as its a combination of the modern and clean Japanese sushi restaurant aesthetic but also some street art murals that pays homage to the dual cultural identities of the establishment. The staff here is incredible and Chefs Diego and Manuel are thorough in their explanations of their excellently crafted food. I can't emphasize what a great - and unique - experience we had, and I believe you will have when you visit Akashiro. read more

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Overall, an amazing dining experience! The fusion of two cultures is executed beautifully--combinations you wouldn't expect somehow come together perfectly. The fish quite literally melts in your mouth, and every dish is top-notch, from flavor to presentation. The staff is wonderful--so polite and attentive, taking the time to explain each dish and what it entails. The chef is incredibly kind, and you can truly feel the passion and care he puts into every plate. I highly recommend sitting at the bar for the full experience, where you can interact directly with the chef. We've been here twice now, revisiting a few favorites and trying some new dishes the second time, and everything has been consistently outstanding. The cebiche is an absolute must-try, and you can't go wrong with anything in the Nikkei section--we've tried most of them, and every single one delivers. Would 1000000x recommend coming here for any occasion. read more

I ordered one of the "crafted selections" - scallop did not melt in my mouth, flavor was ok - shrimp was on rubbery side, flavor was ok - udon noodles had a watered down flavor - hand rolls were average - chuutoro roll was the best but still not quite right Overall overpriced and mid :/ maybe just get a roll read more

I've been here a couple times now and it never disappoints. The food is always super fresh and the prices are really fair for the quality. They even made me a salmon Parmesan handroll by request which was amazing. The Parmesan roll is still one of my favorites. Such a cool mix of flavors. If you love sushi you've got to check this place out. read more

Akashiro - Parmesan roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Ceviche: must-get, period Striped bass tiradito: so fresh! I really liked the toasty sesame seeds Akashiro maki: fresh, delicate, zesty. I actually really enjoyed dipping this in the ceviche juice Nikkei maki: fresh, delicate, toasty and roasty flavor. Nice counterpart to the other roll Small-ish space with unassuming table setup. Pretty much looks like any other cozy sushi spot but the quality of food is high. Service is very thoughtful and accommodating. Would definitely come back! read more

The food was AMAZING!!! The fish just melts in your mouth with flavor. Nothing on any of the dishes was overpowering it was all balanced. Every bite made me feel like the food critic in the last scene from the "Ratatouille" movie. Just love and peace came with every bite. My taste buds just danced with the sauces. The ambience was very calm. The service was amazing always checking on you the food came out well timed. My plate was not overwhelmed at all. Cup was always full. Best part of this experience is the fact they explain the dish to you since this is a Japanese/Peruvian infusion. Coming back more than once for sure !!!! ;) read more

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Have been wanting to try this place since moving to the area and it did not disappoint. I usually prefer traditional omakase and Japanese, but the fusion dishes and sushi here were spectacular. We were able to walk in on a Thursday for an early dinner at the counter before all of the reservations came in. Service was great, including the chef that we ordered directly from at the counter. Honestly every dish we had was fresh, unique and delicious. Pricing is a bit on the higher end but worth every penny. It might be our favorite restaurant since moving to Fullerton. Can't wait to go back and try the other dishes! read more

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Great food, great Ambiance. The service was great as well. I will definitely be back.

10/5 stars for this place. One of the best places I've had in Fullerton, hands down. I'm new to Peruvian sushi and couldn't wait to try Akashiro for my bday. We didn't have reservations and were seated right away. We ordered a number of things, including cebiche, sushi, and even a kids meal for my daughter. Everything was SO GOOD. The flavors are incredibly, from citrusy, to coconutty, to Smokey. It was a journey for my palette and I absolutely loved it. read more

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Tried both Nigiri 10 pc and Full experience 16pc at different times. Full experience was fun with first few items being very different as Peruvian mixed with Japanese. In both sets 3 pc of varying tuna nigiris come but both times at least 1 tuna is not fresh =/ Service and ambiance is good read more

Great spot for a quiet dinner out to celebrate my wife's birthday. Unfortunately, our kids were the noisy ones and the staff was patiently tolerant while we worked to get our wild kids in check. Food was interesting and tasty, not the typical sushi fare; and in this case different is good! Each dish was served with a story, which enhances the dining experience and appreciation for the dish. Tastefully appointed, clean and music is mello and not blaring. A very comfortable atmosphere to enjoy a fine dining experience. I would definitely come back, but maybe next time without the kiddos... read more

Came on a girls night out for fusion sushi food? Peruvian sushi? How exciting! 90% of what we ate was a 5+ and the others were ok. We didn't really care for the unagi smoked nigiri or the yuca frites, could have passed on it. The speciality rolls were delious!! The ceviche was our fav and would have licked the bowl if we could. Drinks were tasty and service was great! Be ready to spend some cash if you want to get full since everything was so light. read more

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Peruvian Japanese sushi!! We got the lite version omikaze with chef recommended bites Sushi bar service was exceptional and friendly staff and service Decor is elegant and fancy for the restaurant Peaceful if you arrive early; I'm sure it gets busy at night Price not bad for high end sushi taste Happy with the visit and food quality read more

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Akashiro is AMAZING. It's giving Michelin star restaurant. I came here for a Valentine's day date and was truly blown away. I was surprised by the flavorful combinations of Peruvian and Japanese flavors. My favorite item was the Peruvian ceviche. This one is a must try. I don't even know what it was but it was bomb. We also ordered a couple different specialty rolls which were making my eyes roll back to my head. You are basically having a mouthgasm the whole time you're here. The servers are super polite. They explained all the dishes to you but honestly, I don't know what they're saying. Lol. Just eat it and enjoy. Parking was super easy there's a public parking structure right next door. The restaurant and bathroom were clean. Make sure you have a reservation! Especially for busy times like weekends. Check in process was seamless. We literally cannot wait to be back. read more

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This place is a unique experience and the food is delicious, and so fresh. It's my second time here and looking forward to coming again.

Came here with the hubby for my birthday and what a treat. So glad there's finally a solid sushi place so close to us! First time trying Japanese Peruvian fusion but apparently it's a thing now? They still have your traditional Japanese dishes (nigiri, carpaccio) but they also have Peruvian fusion versions categorized separately. We ordered the ceviche, pulpo, various nigiri, hand rolls, the chutoro maki roll. Man, oh man. That chutoro roll is the MAIN reason I'd go back. It is hands down the best cut roll I have ever eaten. In fact, we ordered an additional roll after we finished our meal lol. My hubby wasn't a huge fan of the fusion nigiri (can't remember what we ordered) and the other dishes were good but nothing mind blowing. I would definitely return though just for that roll! read more

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WOW. The entire experience was amazing from beginning to end. Every dish was carefully plated and bursting with flavor. Ingredients were fresh and I couldn't get enough! Stand outs: Peruvian cebiche, Parmesan Scallops, Hamachi Niniku, Chutoro Maki, & Tiger Scallops. But honestly, every dish we ordered was incredible. The blend of Japanese and Peruvian flavors worked so perfectly! Definitely coming back!! read more

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Do the omakase. Do the omakase. DO THE OMAKASE. We have been coming here for a few years now and the omakase experience is always a little different while feeling nostalgic at the same time. The owner is so sweet, if you sit at the bar you may get lucky and meet him. Each dish is a love story to his childhood home in Peru and his parent's home and history in Osaka. This place is such a hidden gem, so unpretentious and so welcoming. Eat slow and as the chef or waiter advises and the flavors will take you through a new culinary adventure. read more

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OMG delish! Came here for sushi and got fusion. Peruvian Sushi. Everything we got on the omakase was amazing! We will definitely be back here to try the other dishes. Happy Yelping! read more

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HARD PASS. The experience was worth noting to others which is why I am sharing with the community so quickly after the meal my husband and I just had for Valentine's Day. TL;DR version is that your money is better spent elsewhere as this was a very long experience (Michelin-dining timeline where courses are spread out) but not nearly as tasty as expected (definitely not close to Michelin-starred quality as someone had praised inaccurately in a review) -- We had prior plans that fell through and were looking to enjoy a dining experience out for Valentine's Day. Hardly having time to enjoy a meal out these days, we were fortunate to have a night off to enjoy and it happened to fall on Valentine's Day-- maybe a blessing and/or a curse? Our original plans fell through so we were excited that Akashiro had an opening for us. While we usually are more traditional omakase fans, their menu being Peruvian fusion seemed interesting enough to try. We arrived at 5:15 PM and started off well. Our server confirmed the "full experience omakase" would run 60-90 mins for the "16 courses". The "16 courses" are actually 16 items that you receive broken into 8 courses which is a tad misleading but they explained that upfront to us when I asked so we were aware. CEBICHE - started off interesting. Was a decent dish with a sliver of uni on sea bass in a lime sauce and corn nuts APPETIZER - parmesan scallop and shrimp dish. The scallop was interesting. The shrimp was over cooked and underwhelming. TIRADITOS - pulpo shrimp dish was over cooked and subpar SELECTION OF TRADITIONAL NIGIRI - bluefin tuna, toro, otoro were tasty We asked for hot sake after this course. At this point we were about 75 minutes I to dinner. This is when things starting headed down hill.. SELECTION OF NIKKEI NIGIRI - they forgot this dish and gave us the hand roll. I was surprised and asked our server how many courses were left and he said just soup and dessert. See review on this dish later after some confusion arose. HAND ROLL - a lump of blue crab that was supposed to have been seasoned and dressed with yuzu and ponzu but did not have any ounce of it. I asked for soy sauce and realized we were never offered wasabi and/or ginger either.. maybe this was part of the dining experience to not add anything? I asked our original waiter about our nikkei course since our neighbors who entered around the same time we did ordered the same experience. He went to check and apologized that they missed this. I also asked about the hot sake which was not received by this point which is now 30 mins since we asked. Our neighbors to the other side sat down and were offered soy sauce, ginger, wasabi right away. We are now 90+ minutes into dinner. Nikkei course FINALLY comes out but our dishes from previous courses weren't bussed so the waiter had to drop the nikkei, bus the dishes, then bring back the nikkei . I ask for more water which we had waited on for more than 5 minutes. I asked for our soup, dessert, and check to wrap up as we had to get home to our little kiddo. We are now 120 minutes into the dining experience. SOUP - subpar. Are in a rush because I was starving and had to get outta there. DESSERT - tasty churro, weird salted caramel ice cream Rushed to the restroom before our long drive home and the soap dispenser did not work. Hope the staff has a different restroom because this screams unsanitary to me if they didn't have a functioning soap dispenser.. All in all, left very upset about the service and very underwhelmed by the food. At $165pp, it does not warrant the price point at all in my opinion. Better find a better spot to spend your money at because this place was not worth it at all. read more

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Cute and intimate. Favorites were the smoked wagyu, chutoro, and albacore nikkei. Had the 10 piece omakase and was really happy with it. Service was good. Everyone was kind and attentive. read more

Been wanting to try this place after being a frequent customer at Higo sushi and chicken. Was told that the chef used to work at Higo. Came in on a Friday evening and luckily there were seating for walk in. Ordered the nigiri sampler , as well as scallops Parmesan , and few other sushis by themselves. Overall very impressed with the quality of the flavor. Sashimi intensely fresh. And the flavor of fusion Peruvian-Japanese really stood out. Had the opportunity to try the unagi, grilled/charred with chimichurri, was out of this world. Not to mention the various flavorful and fatty toro, really made the dinner experience enjoyable. Hope to be back to try omakase next time. This is a real winner here, one of the best sushi places in OC. Highly recommend. read more

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100% Best sushi you'll have in Orange County! Service was amazing and the servers are very knowledgeable. Each dish was explained properly and plated elegantly. The restaurant is small but they took advantage of the space while still maintaining an almost fine dining experience. We had a group of 8 and we all ordered the $65 omakase. SOO WORTH IT. Highly recommend! read more

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Our family loves sushi. We eat it all the time. But this place is amazing!!! Everything we ate was delicious and original. Not the same old rolls. You want to try something really new... come here. We sat at the sushi bar and Ricardo took great care to prepare everything meticulously. And explain what it was and the best way to savor it. The place is small but comfortable and I loved the simple and elegant decorations. I can honestly say that I had the best sushi I have ever had: Parmesan Maki. My husband loved call Perri Maki which had chimichurri. We finished with a delicious Lucuma Soufflé. Highly recommend this place!! read more

I had high hopes for this place after seeing great reviews, especially since I had booked a spot a month in advance for a special occasion--Valentine's Day. The experience started off well enough: I arrived on time and was quickly seated in the back area. However, it took a few minutes for our server to greet us. When she finally did, we ordered a bottle of white wine and some water. The wine arrived a few minutes later in an ice bucket with two chilled glasses, but unfortunately, it wasn't properly chilled. Despite being on ice, it was still warm, which was a letdown. After some time, our server arrived, she informed us the Omakase was running slow that evening, which we were fine with. The Omakase experience is a 16-course meal. While it's a bit pricey at $165, I didn't mind that, and I think the experience would've been better at the actual bar, though no seats were available. First Course: Ceviche We started with the Peruvian Ceviche, which is also available on the regular menu. It was tasty and reminded me of crudos I've had before. Our water finally arrived just as the dishes were cleared. Item count: 1 Second Course: Appetizers We were served a Parmesan Scallop (also available on the menu) and a shrimp dish that I believe was unique to the Omakase. The scallop was delicious and different, while the shrimp was flavorful but a bit chewy. At this point, I realized that the 16 courses meant 16 individual pieces of food, not necessarily 16 separate courses. Item count: 3 Third Course: Tiraditos Another shrimp dish came out here, which I found odd. An Omakase is supposed to take you on a journey, so back-to-back shrimp felt out of place. The dish, called Pulpo Shrimp, also confused me--"pulpo" typically refers to octopus, not shrimp. While the flavors were good, the shrimp was again quite chewy. Item count: 4 Fourth Course: Traditional Nigiri We enjoyed three types of bluefin tuna--regular, toro, and otoro (all available on the menu). These were all very good, though smaller than most Nigiri I've had. The server recommended not dipping them in soy sauce, which wasn't an issue as there was none on our table, nor was there any wasabi or ginger. Item count: 7 Fifth Course: Nikkei Nigiri Selection In an odd turn, this course came out of order, much later--like, after the check was already dropped. So, we'll revisit this one in a bit. Item count: 7 Sixth Course: Handroll A Blue Claw Crab handroll was served, and with it came soy sauce (finally). It wasn't especially exciting, but I did enjoy it, both with and without soy. Item count: 8 Seventh Course: Soup This was a fish broth with corn and minced shallots. It was flavorful, but not particularly impressive. Item count: 9 Eighth Course: Dessert This is where things got a bit strange. I had been looking forward to more sushi, as we had been dining for about two hours, and I was still hungry when the dessert course arrived. It was confusing, but we ate the ice cream and churro. While decent, I ended up going to Somi Somi for Ice cream afterward. Item count: 10 Just as we finished dessert, the check was dropped. I was puzzled, as the meal felt incomplete. I wondered if they were offering a shortened Omakase for Valentine's Day, but the bill was charged at the full $165 price. When another server came to grab our check, I asked for clarification about the Omakase, as it seemed we were missing something--not just 16 courses, but not even 16 pieces of sushi. She quickly realized the mistake and went to correct it. A few minutes later, another server arrived with an item I didn't recognize--served in a little tostada cup on a bed of beans. We were told not to eat the beans, but the item itself was tasty. Not sure where it fit into the Omakase, but it seemed like a "sorry, we messed up" offering. Item count: 11 Afterward, our original server passed by, looking confused that we had the check while still getting food. The server who went to fix the issue returned with a single salmon hand roll and apologized for the mix-up. It was odd that they only brought one for two people, but at least the apology was appreciated. Next, the missing Fifth Course--the Nikkei Nigiri Selection--arrived. This time, we received four pieces of Nigiri. But we were still short if you're counting, even if we include the salmon hand roll. The four pieces we received were tasty: Scallop Truffle (available on the menu), Salmon Parmesan (also on the menu), Unagi (good, not on the menu), and one I didn't catch the name of, but it was probably the best of the bunch. Item count: 15 (Grand total: 15) Was it a terrible experience? No. Could it have been better? Absolutely. Warm wine, missing courses, and food delivered out of order definitely dampened the evening. In the end, I'd recommend skipping the Omakase for better value. I think you'd get more food and spend less by ordering directly off the menu. Other reviews are similar for 2/14 read more

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Fish was great quality and everything tasted great, but the hand roll was the tiniest I've ever seen and none of the speciality rolls had any fish in them: just shrimp tempura. not bad in the slightest though, just expecting more. read more

Akashiro - Salmon hand roll Akashiro maki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fullerton, California

The Omakase is excellent here! You get just enough to get you full and happy! Everything was up to par. I enjoyed every single bite down to the sauces. I def recommend this with their house sake. Perfect pairing! Ambiance here was also beautiful, clean and sleek. Service was friendly and they explained all the courses well with a smile. I will definitely be back! read more

Came an hour early for our reservation and the two of us were seated promptly, opting for the bar. I do wish there were hooks for purses under the bar, as the seat backs are rounded in a way that doesn't take well to purse straps. The appetizers and tiraditos sections of the menu were okay. The sushi and sashimi was where it was at. I couldn't tell you how many rounds of uni (from San Diego) and hotate we ordered but I can tell you we were there for about three hours, putting away plate after plate after plate. We asked if they were able to make their nikkei sushi as hand rolls and after a brief pause to think, our chef said yes, he could, special for us. Absolute hits -- you'd think they'd be a regular offering. Overall a cute spot for a date or catchup dinner with a friend. read more

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Beautiful new Peruvian/Japanese restaurant in Fullerton. We called to make a reservation for the bar and we arrived early and was seated promptly. Sit at the bar to watch the chefs as they make their creations. Everything we ordered was really flavorful and delicious. The ceviche was really unique and the lime shrimp stood out the most. The mushrooms that came with the lime shrimp was so good! The Akashiro roll had the perfect amount of sauce, I was afraid it'd be drenched in it, but it was just perfect. Overall, we had a really nice dinner. The restaurant is beautiful. There's a parking structure in the back, so parking isn't an issue. read more

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We had an amazing time for my birthday with Diego as we got omakase at the sushi bar. Diego was amazing and super friendly. We got lucky that we came at the end of a quiet night and got to hear more about his culture and cuisine. We loved the Peruvian inspired twist on all the dishes. The lomo soltado was a standout!! Diego was so generous letting us try some off menu items. Would definitely come back! read more

Thin, warm sashimi at sky-high prices? No thanks. This place is all hype and zero substance, trying so hard to be "bougie" but serving fish that tastes like it's been sitting out too long. Save your money and go literally anywhere else. You'll get fresher sashimi at a strip mall spot for half the price. read more

Akashiro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Fullerton, California

The Omakase was was too thin and small. The $80 price tag is a total rip off. The hand roll was not in regular size like other Japanese restaurant. It actually looks like finger roll. I am a Omakase fan and would NOT suggest this place to anyone. I did not see any Japanese customers all night and it must be a reason. It is an insult to the Japanese culture to serve Japanese Omakase in this fashion. DO NOT Believe other reviews about this place in Yelp. DO NOT come here unless you enjoy being robbed. read more

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Food is so good! The Peruvian flavors with the sushi make for such a unique taste that I haven't experienced anywhere else. The fish was so fresh. Even if you don't like sushi you'll like this. Service was really good. The servers were attentive but not overbearing. They knew where each fish came from, the flavors, etc. It truly is a 5 star restaurant in downtown Fullerton. read more

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Came to this restaurant for the 1st a few days ago. The restaurant is nicely decorated, excellent and friendly service. But most of all great food. I really like the tiger scallops. Don't forget to safe room for dessert. read more

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this was a super intimate and cozy sushi spot located in the heart of downtown fullerton. the food was very tasty, although it is a fusion restaurant, so it's not traditional japanese sushi. Rolls were around $18 for 8 pieces which was pricy, but the fish was high quality. Overall, the price and the uniqueness of the flavors doesn't make this an everyday/casual experience, but definitely something good for a fancier night out or date night. read more

this place was easy to find plus there is a building for you to park -- for free! it's a small place that serves fusion sushi. taste is pretty good for a fusion, service was great. highly recommend! read more

Ambiance was good. Service was normal. Food...not what I was expecting. Issues: We had the O toro (fatty tuna) sashimi...both my wife and I were excited and willing to pay the high price they were charging cause everywhere we've had it was delicious. At the first tongue press, it just didn't melt like others. You had to press harder and once you felt it was dissolving you came across lots of muscle fibers. You had to even bite hard and pull, which we never had to do with other places that offer fatty tuna. My wife was disgusted and didn't want any more. It was only four pieces for $32. You can get premium o toro at Tokyo Central Market for a fraction of the half price. We got two rolls and they were not even close to rolls at Ki Sushi or Sushi Fire. The calamari...disgusting! You can taste the bad oil they used. It was season-less...no flavor at all! Not worth the price at all! You can get good sushi at Tokyo Central Market for fraction of the price and you will go for more cause it's that GOOD! read more

I had great dine in experience. Mainly japanese cusine, and peruvian cuisine comes as sauces, spices and citrus. Beautiful vessels. Sorry for not knowing my server name, and he did a great job of explaining dishes, ingredients and its source. I tasted both cusines, but hard to find the connection. Hearty, zippy sauces sometimes overpowered the elegant texture of fishes. I'm no chef to tell them how to fix. All I have is honesty from a consumer. Thanks. read more

A must try Hidden Gem in Downtown Fullerton! Our favorite place in the area. Amazing mix of flavors with Peruvian and Japanese. Great quality sushi! read more

Small restaurant serving Japanese-Peruvian dishes, primarily sushi. Parking: City Pointe Parking Garage on E. Chapman Ave has plenty of parking for 2 hours. Easy, short walk around the corner to the restaurant. Food: Went in with a party of 3 people and we all ordered the Nigiris Omakase including the Peruvian Ceviche to share. First 5 nigiris were familiar pieces while the last 5 were unique upholding the Japanese-Peruvian fusion. The ceviche was a great way to start the meal with acidity and some kick. Enough to feel satisfied but not full. Price: Fair pricing for a group of 3. No complaints. Service: Seated right away due to our reservation made prior. Our server Ethan was friendly and gave a great description about each dish (what fish, origin, and ingredients). Ambiance: Small quiet restaurant with several seats at the bar and good number of tables. Good lighting inside. read more

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