Delicious experience, the food was really unique and flavorful. We got Parmesan Scallop, Bluefin Tuna Tiradito, Scallop Truffle and a few others I cannot remember but everything was great. The staff was very friendly and helped us choose our items. As far as the ambiance, it was nice, with a very reasonable noise level. We were able to talk to each other with no issues hearing :) I would say this is more of a date night place than a family dinner type place, based on prices and space. So, leave the kids at home and go have a delicious night out :) read more

What an amazing fusion!!! Perfectly balanced, Incredible service, flavor and presentation. read more

The ceviche is good however, the portion is extremely small. Same goes for the octopus. It's very good, but the portion is small. Same goes for the nigiri. The hand rolls are small as well . Basically what I'm trying to tell you that I was having a hard time trying to fill up . If I come back here again, I would only get the rolls . Those were an adequate portion.. They explained every dish when it comes to the table, but you can't hear them and they speak super fast. They came in hard with a $35 corkage . read more

A beautiful place. Food is delicious! Every bite was like eating at a Michelin restaurant. We sat at the bar, the owner who is the chef recommended us what to order and everything tasted amazing. Service is great! Highly recommended! read more

Fantastic! worth the drive - could eat there 3 times a week! Extremely fresh & creative, nice relaxed vibe, quaint, solid service. read more

Food was great and so was the service. The front door was kind of hard to find. My favorite was the Parmesan salmon! read more

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I have come here now three times and every time has been immaculate! The servers are very knowledgeable and I love that they tell you exactly what you're eating when they place the food on your table. Try to make a reservation before you arrive as they are often pretty busy. If you love sushi, then I highly recommend this spot! read more

I want to start off by saying, and you could quote me on this, this place is fcuken amazing!!! We've had Japanese and Peruvian fusion food before at our go-to restaurant near our home, but it broke our hearts when we found out that it was closed because of the pandemic. Fast forward to Feb. 2025, I was scrolling social media and came upon Akashiro. Bookmarked it and sent it through to my boyfriend. He made the reservations, and here we are. We went with the Omakase Akashiro Full Experience 16 course dinner. It was pricey ($165 per person), but so freaken worth it! To be quite honest with you, my boyfriend had to convince me to do the 16 course meal because being the frugal person I am, I couldn't imagine spending $165 per person. I'm gonna tell you now, just DO IT, if you are able to and if you're able to sit at the bar, do that too! We love sitting at the bar when we go to sushi restaurants. We love interacting with the itamae! Arigato gozaimasu, Ricardo-san! The restaurant itself isn't too big, and not too small. It's the perfect size for a cozy, and intimate setting. The service was great! Each time a new course came out, we were explained what it was, and where it came from. Overall, we enjoyed our experience very much! We're already talking about when we're going back. This time, we're gonna order off the menu. Make your reservations and spoil yourself! Enjoy! read more

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This is long long long overdue. I feel bad for being so selfish, wanting to keep this gem to myself. Please go and support Akashiro! I'm not exaggerating, this is my favorite restaurant in the world! We literally won't go anywhere else for sushi. When I asked how business was, I was told it was slow, and they're struggling. Oh my gosh, why? Prices are reasonable for such amazing quality! Quaint ambiance, and the kindest workers and chefs! I've had friends try new things like Peruvian ceviche, octopus, and scallops, and love them because of this place, when they would never eat them anywhere else! Please go and support this business! read more

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Kaori is fun and lively, kind of a workingman sushi place to get a few rolls and beers. And i love to go there. Akashiro isn't playing that game. It's a beautiful, serene spot. It is a hybrid of Peruvian and Japanese, and, believe me, it works on every level. Beautifully seasoned, thoughtfully constructed food and menu. We were not offered soy sauce and it was not missed or needed. Prices really aren't out of control for the quality of the food. Theres a reason that if you google 'best sushi orange county' this place is on a short list. I'd recommend ending with a roll and a ceviche. Can't go wrong. read more

We had heard a lot of great things about Akashiro so were looking forward to trying it out. My daughter and I walked in without a reservation on a Tuesday, early in the evening and were able to be seated at the sushi bar immediately. The chefs behind the sushi bar were warm and welcoming, and eager to explain each and everything on the menu and what we ordered. It was a complete experience to say the least the least, from the hot, moist towels that bloom before your eyes to wash your hands, to the wonderful Parmesan scallops, and the fresh sushi and the delicious rolls. Everything was amazing. We also shared a large Kirin beer and a large hot sake. We will definitely keep coming back! The place is excellent and we want to support it so that it sticks around in our downtown Fullerton area. Thank you Manuel and the whole team for making our experience unforgettable and delicious! The place felt calming and comfortable. There was light music and nice restrooms as well. Other people seem to be enjoying their experience as well. read more

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Absolutely excellent!! The chefs take great pride on their cuisine and it shows on every dish. I will visit them every month!! Gracias! read more

Can't wait to come back for their Peruvian Cebiche and Chutoro Roll. Just thinking of it makes my mouth water. My husband got the omakase. He enjoyed everything that was served but thought it was a bit overpriced compared to most sushi places we have been to. I personally wasn't a fan of the Bluefin Tuna Tiradito. It was overly seasoned to my taste. The place is small but the ambiance is cozy and trendy, perfect for a dinner date. Plenty of parking spaces in the nearby parking structure. The staffs were all friendly and knowledgeable about their menu. read more

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We just came back from a week in Peru and have been craving Peruvian food. We randomly came across this restaurant and decided to give it a try. The restaurant looked modern. We loved the decor combing Japan with Peru. It was sooo delicious! The seafood was fresh and sushi pieces were very innovative. The ceviche was so tasty. The yuca was a must try. It was a bit sweet but not too starchy. It totally brought us back to when we visited a Nikki restaurant in Cusco. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Everything was fantastic. From service to food to the ambiance to the music. Food comes out fast. Best garlic edamame I've ever had. Literally, just get everything. read more

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Akashiro just opened a few months ago in Downtown Fullerton and it's definitely a must try! Great spot for date night or a dinner with friends. The interior was very nice and spacious. The service was quick and the food was delicious! I tried the parmesan scallops, fried yuca, chutoro maki speciality roll. The parmesan scallops were incredible. The butter tasted like brown butter and had great flavor. Great to start with! The chutoro maki roll was perfect. If you like citrusy and light sushi rolls, this is the roll for you! The ponzu adds a great citrus flavor and the fatty tuna on top was good quality as well. Unfortunately did not need to order the fried yuca as it was too much food for me, I was only able to finish half. If you're sharing with someone this is a great happy hour option to start with, it tastes just like fried potatoes. Would come again! read more

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ethan thank you so much for your service and recommending the best thing to eat. The place is amazing. The food is so good unbelievable. I love the sea bus. read more

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We tried the full omakase. Not one star because it's my fault not having checked the 1~3-star reviews before booking, plus there are something good: - Service overall good (except a bit slow on food, guess it's a busy day) - Location, parking and atmosphere - Cocktail and sake Then things not went well: - Low value for omakase. Portion and quality not worth it. ($165 per person). Except the initial ceviche everything was small portion--before you could actually taste it it's gone. Although the presentations were on par, they didn't taste as impressive. - I had high anticipation for Nikkei sushi. But they taste kind of the nigiri version of American-style sushi rolls. - Not a lot of Japanese style nigiri's, and both the nigiris and maki taste mediocre, like average sushi place. - Only one restroom and it's all-gender, very inconvenient. Unless super craving Peruvian seafood and an American style sushi lover, I won't recommend and even that I would only do a la carte instead of omakase. Because there are so many other solid choices: - for affordable authentic Japanese sushi, try some Japanese owned Izakaya places, offer better sushi. - for ceviche there are more affordable places only doing ceviche. Also the Michelin one-star Mexican seafood near DTLA offers better value omakase with ceviche. - for ultimate Japanese omakase, try those over $250 per person. That's the market price right now. Some even goes beyond $400 which is insane. read more

Just, wow. The omakase experience at Akashiro is truly an experience. When you look up their website, you see the three chefs that are the masterminds behind it all, and when we walked in, all three of them were there to greet us. We sat at the bar for an early Valentine's Day dinner and we were blown away. Service was so organized, and each course of the omakase was so well executed. We were given explanations of each dish and savored every single bite. A small place, but big, and I mean BIG on flavor and experience. Truly an incredible experience! read more

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I was starting to think that I don't like sushi anymore because every place I'd go just didn't have that "wow" factor... until my friend brought me here. We came in during their happy hour so we decided to try their Fried Yuca and Shrimp Lime off their appetizer menu. I already really love yuca fries but the sauce that came with it was so unique and delicious. Also, I typically dislike mushrooms. To the point that if I taste it in my food, I usually can't eat it. Not to say that I'm not open to trying it (I always thought I just haven't had mushroom in the way that I might like). The mushrooms that came with the Shrimp Lime appetizer, WOW. I ate it UP because it was so good. It didn't have a slimy texture or that distinct earthy taste that's overwhelming. After that, we also ordered the Nikkei Bluefin Tuna, Striped Bass Dust, Chutoro Maki, and Parri. And of course, every single thing was sooooooo good. Not only is their fish fresh, the sauces that pair up with each item was never so overwhelming that it masked the fish but truly complimented each dish. It's not that typical sauce that is overwhelming sweet or tangy but more subtle. Of course their service was just as great as their food. We are welcomed in with a hot towel to wash our hands. Always made sure we had plenty of water and super attentive. If you are looking for a new experience for Sushi, I highly recommend you giving this place a chance :-). And if you don't, that's okay because that's more delicious sushi for me :-'). Next time I'll definitely take more photos but the appetizers were already so amazing that I couldn't stop myself from devouring everything after that. read more

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Went to tryout last night since I saw a review on Instagram. So glad we did this place is a gem! The fusion of flavors were mind blowing. The server was knowledgeable and very attentive. Can't wait to return! read more

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Finally a solid place for sushi in the area! We had heard about this place and had been trying to come by for a while, and didn't leave disappointed! YOU NEED TO TRY THE CHUTORO MAKI! The combination of flavors is amazing, the Parri Maki was pretty solid too, will definitely order these again when I come back, 10/10. The big surprise was...the CEVICHE! I've tried many Peruvian restaurants in OC but this ceviche must be the best one (and closest) to the real Peruvian ceviche. The pulpo was amazing too, and the bluefin tuna tiradito was excellent as well. Service was great, everybody was very nice and courteous, and they explained what every dish was made of (which is great when ordering many dishes in a new place). The ambiance was very relaxing, I liked the decor too. Now, I can't remember if it was on the menu or not, but if you go, DO ORDER A BOTTLE OF YUZU SAKE. One of our friends recommended it and boy were we glad we ordered it! And just another suggestion, I had heard that they had a "secret item" not listed on the menu, so I asked and was pleasantly surprised with churros!! We ordered some lucuma ice cream too and man, this was the perfect ending to our meal, dip the churro in the ice cream and thank me later!! read more

I've never had Peruvian Japanese fusion but this place was delicious!!! We came on a Wednesday evening for dinner and there were a few parties here but not much wait. Price was reasonable as this place is a little more on the upscale side but still casual. The service here was great, the waiters gave us great recommendations. We ordered the blue crab hand roll which seemed popular and was delicious!!! The food also was very aesthetic. We got the blue fin tiradito was my favorite fish. Fish was so tender and fresh. It had a citrus flavor with a little bit of spice. The Parmesan salad was delicious too! It had a cheesy flavor so tasted more fusion than Japanese. Great spot for a date night! Would like to come back to try the rest of the menu. Parking was in a parking garage that was a few minute walk from the restaurant. read more

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I went here last night with my co-workers and let me tell you it was AMAZING. The place is small located in Downtown Fullerton. We shared a bunch of hand rolls, nigiri, soup, everything had so much flavor, melt in your mouth delicious. Service was impeccable the waiter explained everything we ate. read more

My new favorite restaurant! Each dish was so unique and flavorful. I like my sushi saucy. The octopus had a lovely smoked flavor and was beautifully arranged on the plate. The Peruvian cebiche was perfection. My favorite was the Bluefin tuna anticucho. Perfection! I plan to work my way thru the menu and introduce my friends to this new restaurant & cuisine. read more

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My wife and I had an amazing dining experience here last night. From the moment we walked in, the service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere set the tone for a perfect evening. Special kudos to Chef Manuel--his creativity, precision, and passion for Nikkei cuisine truly shined through every dish. Each plate was beautifully presented and packed with fresh, vibrant flavors that balanced Japanese elegance with Peruvian flair. This place is a hidden gem and deserves a Michelin Star We left feeling both satisfied and impressed, already talking about when we'll be back. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an exceptional sushi experience. read more

Not your everyday sushi experience- which isn't a bad thing! We came in Friday night right after opening (around 5pm) with a party of 8. The servers were very nice to accommodate for us in such a short period of time. I was told that we usually would have needed to make a reservation for big parties like this. I did try to make one earlier Friday morning, but the only way to make one is to call during business hours. It would be so much more convenient to have an online reservation option available. It is almost impossible to make one through a phone call during business hours I f you plan on arriving around the time the restaurant opens. ANYWAY... The food was delicious! Out of this world seafood & wonderful quality. My boyfriend is a simple guy & not easily impressed by "new foods". On top of that, he is used to Mexican style ceviche & never did I think he would be impressed by Peruvian ceviche, but he was! He said the taste & freshness of the fish was outstanding, but the portion was rather small, especially after being told we could share it with 2-3 people (which he did not share lol). My Parmesan roll was very tasty as well. Our only issue was that the food was rather pricy compared to the amount of food we received. We ended up treating our "meal" as an appetizer because we were still hungry after a roll (for myself) & a hand roll and ceviche (for my bf). But I did say this wasn't your typical, everyday sushi experience- portions included. The restaurant was a little small & I could see why it would be difficult accommodating for parties over 4. The servers were friendly & overall ambiance was calm & enjoyable. We could tell that the fish was super fresh & that every menu item was more than just sushi; it was art & you could taste the pride the chefs put into their food. Next time, I would go for a drink and a roll, but I wouldn't necessarily come back with the expectation of leaving with a full stomach without spending $75+ per person. We honestly did enjoy our experience overall. There's not many unique sushi restaurants like this in our area, so we were happy to try it & are looking forward to coming back. read more

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I have very mixed feelings about this place. This place is good, but there's a lot left to be desired and I can't pinpoint it exactly. I think after eating from varying places from "dirty sushi spots" to Michelin Japanese to omakase, I felt like the flavors were there but I just needed a bit more flavor wise as we didn't leave super satisfied. //CONTEXT// We walked in after stopping by in Fullerton. We were seated immediately as a party of two. //ENVIRONMENT// Super trendy and cute! The bar was beautiful! Definitely a spot to catch up with friends //FOOD// * Peruvian Ceviche: I love me a good ceviche! This was one of my favorite dishes - very refreshing. I do think the lime was a bit too overpowering and I couldn't taste the quality of fish as much as I'd like. * Scallops: also delicious and buttery and yummy! Another favorite dish * Bluefin tuna Anticucho nigiri: it sounded delicious in practice, but I didn't taste much of the sauce or popping quinoa or even that melt in your mouth experience that bluefins tuna gives you. And I don't normally complain about portions but it was half the size of some sushi pieces (literally) and the cut just wasn't "cutting" it for me. Again, hard to explain. * Blue crab handroll: I was sad because the seaweed was soggy when I bit into it and became very chewy like you had to pull it. * Chutoro maki: again good but something was missing. I feel like chutoro being a bit more fatty normally is more umami but I didn't get that full effect here. //SERVICE// A bit slow, we didn't have chopsticks or wasabi or anything and had to wait until AFTER our food came. //OVERALL// I wouldn't come back personally but worth trying once! Not sure if the fish quality was low but I was hoping for a more umami packed with a place that serves bluefin, Chutoro etc. read more

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Best sushi in Fullerton. The dishes are all so flavorful and different. Parmesan Scallop app is a must! I also love the ceviche. The tiraditos are all wonderful--mg favorites are striped bass and yellowtail. The chutoro maki is incredible. Just go, everything is amazing. read more

What an experience! I can not say enough about Akashiro. A week later and I'm still thinking about it. All the sushi was incredibly clean, fresh, and bursting with flavor. The scallops were buttery and melted in your mouth. I've never had octopus and was worried it would be chewy, but it was the opposite. It was tender and smokey, with a bright citrus flavor from the chimichurri and citrus olive mayo. The olives in the mayo are kalamata, which pairs beautifully with the other flavors. Hats off to the chefs who put this menu together. It is clear that a lot of thought and care went into constructing it. The service was also amazing. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. My only criticism would be the dessert. Dessert really isn't the focal point of a sushi restaurant, but we tried both of them and were disappointed. They lacked flavor, and the cake component wasn't as soft or moist as I would have hoped for. With that said, I'm not taking any stars away because, overall, the experience was amazing. read more

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Recently noticed that a lot of new restaurants in Fullerton and found this gem during my search. I'm a huge fan of Asian fusion restaurants, especially Japanese so I thought to give this a try and I'm absolutely glad I did! Made a reservation to sit at the sushi bar on a Sunday evening and had the pleasure of being served by Chef Richard. The restaurant itself was not too small but the sushi bar only fits 8 people. The vibes were like a traditional Japanese sushi restaurant with a bit of modern twist. For food, we opted to do the 10-piece nigiri omakase, with the ceviche, tiger scallop and blue fin tiradito, blue crab hand roll, and lucuma soufflé. The stars for me were the striped bass ceviche, the toro nigiris, blue fin tiradito, and the scallop nikkei nigiri. Chef Richard was super nice and attentive. We will def come back again! read more

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get ready to spend some money as you will be eating a lot here. service is great. location is superb in downtown fullerton. truly the best japanese restaurant in the area with a peruvian touch. you can get meh to mediocre japanese food around the area but if you want to try something new check the place out. you won't be disappointed. Ceviche, Parmesan Scallop, and pulpo Olivo is awesome. nikkei sushi were good. portion of the fish, texture and flavors are excellent with good proportion of rice. my only gripe is that the rice was a bit too clunked up in some parts and a bit too cold for my taste. Chef Manuel Tam was great at explaining all the dishes on how its made, where the ingredients come from and how to eat. Thank you soo much for making our evening very pleasant. read more

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Unique new Japanese-Peruvian restaurant! We ordered the spicy garlic edamame, ceviche, bluefin tuna tiradito, and three specialty rolls. I was skeptical about the parmesan maki roll at first since it has parmesan cheese on it, but it ended up being my favorite one. Had a pleasant experience overall but some of the menu items are a bit pricey and the service wasn't exceptional. read more

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Hands down, one of the best Peruvian sushi we ever had. The taste is so delicious and savory; you can taste all the scrumptious ingredients with every bite. The servers are very attentive and provide excellent customer service. We sat at the sushi bar, the sushi chefs love to engage with you and check in to see if you like your order and give you recommendations. The restaurant is very clean with chic decor. The restroom is very clean. We will definitely return. read more

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The food at Akashiro is amazing!! I had to order the Peruvian ceviche twice. The food quality and flavor is amazing, the head chef Manual was so kind, and we overall had the best time. We will definitely be back for more. read more

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This place is amazing!! Some of the best quality, unique flavors, and more. Cannot recommend it to enough people!

Love Akashiro. 1st time here and many more. Very nice place and lovely ambiance. Food presentation is beautiful and very delicious. All dishes rated very fresh and the fishes were great quality and tasty. Portion of the Nigiri are perfect to our liking. Ethan , our waiter, was very nice and polite. Service was top notch. New sushi spot for date night & family night and will try the omakase next. read more

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Amazing food and great service. Very unique flavors and everything is really fresh. Definitely a place I will frequent in the future.

My husband and I came here for dinner and were seated promptly. Everything was so flavorful! We absolutely loved the mix of Peruvian and Japanese :) Our favorite dishes: bluefin tuna tiradito, bluefin tuna anticucho, chutoro - all tuna!! - bluefin tuna tiradito: my husbands favorite dish! Lots of tuna pieces. Very tangy due to the lime - Peruvian cebiche: also pretty tangy as well, pretty good! - Parmesan scallops: I personally liked this one even though I'm not a huge fan of cheese, but my husband thought it was a weird combo - striped bass dust: not really a fan. Lots of mayo - we also ordered the negitoro and bluefin tuna hand roll but by the time it came to our table, the seaweed was already soggy :( we wouldn't order these again - chutoro maki roll: this was okay, nothing special - we also enjoyed the bluefin tuna anticucho more than the Nikkei bluefin tuna - we loved how they had kizami wasabi! I also ordered their chilcano soup which was very light and refreshing So glad there's a great sushi place like this in Fullerton now! It was pretty busy during our visit and the restaurant is relatively new, so i think they're still working on their workflow. Some of our dishes took longer to come out, but I still recommend going and trying this place out :) read more

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Definitely a must when in the area. A Peruvian Nikkei twist on traditional Sushi. The Omakase and the Peruvian ceviche are to die for.