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    Akebono

    3.9 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    AKEBONO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Creamy albacore
    Reener B.

    They couldn't have chosen a better name for the Dream Come True roll, because it truly is such a dream come true to taste this delicious roll. It has all the cuts of fish, which makes it so worth it. Feels like getting sashimi inside the roll!! Every bite felt like a dream and couldn't stop talking about it after getting home! Also, I enjoyed the other dish we got such as the creamy albacore for appetizers and the soba tempura noodles. The tempura was perfectly fried! Overall, Akebono remains at the top of the list for best sushi spots in the Sacramento area!

    Jace C.

    Akebono is one of those spots I keep in rotation because the portions actually match the price. I've had their sushi rolls, ramen, and curry, and out of everything on the menu, I keep coming back for the sushi rolls and the curry. It's just good value for what you're paying. The restaurant is clean and has ample room, which makes it a great option when you're going with a group. We usually have no problem getting seated together, but I'd still recommend calling ahead during peak hours just to be safe. Parking usually isn't an issue either, at least at night. Overall, it's a dependable spot when you want a comforting meal, solid portions, and prices that still feel reasonable.

    Black garlic ramen
    KC C.

    Ive been coming here forever and i have had recent check in but this last time i wanted to update my review. I love all sushi rolls here but my go to is the dream come true roll. It's one of those rolls that's twice the size of a regular roll for $22.95. I feel like the sushi wasn't as fresh as it once was and the roll which I thought was gigantic shrank in size. While there we also ordered the steak lunch box and the steak was not hot and small portions. The service is so and so and feel like the place has changed, for me anyhow.

    Ichiro roll and akebono roll

    Very sad to write this review because we've been going to Akebono for years and it has always been our go to sushi spot in Sacramento. This visit was so disappointing. The fish was way too overcooked, and the portions inside the rolls were much smaller than usual. The photo included shows both the akebono and ichiro rolls - the fish inside are completely white and cooked to the point of being flaky. If you compare this image to previous reviews of the same rolls, you can see the difference - the fish used to be lightly seared but still had its color and texture.

    Katsu chicken
    Tamara P.

    Celebrated a birthday here! It has been a long standing tradition for them but was new to me. I was excited to see what all the excitement was about. We had a triple roll (devoured before picture)! We also had the katsu chicken and shrimp and veggie tempura. The servings were generous and the everything was delicious! We had leftovers and were able to enjoy some tempura and chicken for lunch rhetorical next day. They have seating around the sushi bar, in the front and a buffer room in the back. The staff were attentive and the service was quick.

    Lili M.

    A very popular sushi restaurant! Came here with my cousin for dinner to try and branch out from our usual spots. The sushi was tasty and they have tons of options. It was very busy the day we went but they have a lot of seating to accommodate. The staff were nice and the restaurant definitely has a high busy kind of energy to it from the decor to how many people were there. Have only been here the one time, so I want to come back to try some other options. The roll I got (sorry can't remember the name) had fresh sliced lemon on top which I love. We did get one roll that had cream cheese in it and it honestly was too much cream cheese that we poked it out. Would come back!

    Never can go wrong with a rainbow roll.
    Melissa Y.

    Sushi craving? Ramen craving? Or how about a bento box? Come here for your Japanese fix. They have an abundance of options and none disappoint.

    Katsu curry
    Pammy C.

    Our go-to for Japanese food! Love their sushi, particularly their awesome rolls. The kids are fans of their katsu curry and katsu don. Service was ok on a Saturday night. It definitely wasn't busy at all; however, for some reason the sushi rolls took forever. Practically arrived when the kids were almost done with their dinner. The restaurant is always clean and pretty spacious. The service is usually good. Maybe it was an off night for them?

    Udon
    Julia T.

    Came here for udon. Will come back for the sushi. Ordered the udon, bento box, and a spicy tuna roll. Udon was ..... very underwhelming. The chicken is straight up boiled breast. Tough. Dry. Flavorless. Broth was lacking in flavor. Noodles were good but can you really mess up noodles? Safe to say I will NOT order this again. Bento box was good. Nothing crazy. Wish the meat portions were a bit bigger but then again it is a bento box. Chicken katsu was juicy unlike the chicken in the udon. Spicy tuna roll was DELICIOUS. Fresh fish everything wow. Will definitely be back to try the sushi. Bill was about 65$ so average dinner price. Service was quick but nothing outstanding as they were very busy. Lots of extra seating the back. I'll be back to try more of the rolls but will be avoiding the udon.

    Tonkatsu Ramen
    Lily N.

    I'm not overly impressed, but the food is okay. I think the sushi might be better than the ramen. You can tell how "precious" their broth is when they overfill your bowl with soup. Based on the high ratings I was expecting more, but the few times I've been here it's been average. Nice sized parking lot for Freeport area. Inside is big enough to accommodate large groups.

    Sherril S.

    This restaurant is our family favorite and have dined here for many special occasion. Service is always great, staff are always pleasant. My Go To: Dream Come True - this doubles the usual sushi roll and my favorite roll! It has everything which maybe a turn off for some but not for me. You can't go wrong with any of their dishes. Portion is above average! Photos were from our latest visit: 4/12/25

    Akebono roll
    Mikayla M.

    I got the akebono roll and tried my friends nigiri and shoyu ramen. The move here is definitely fresh fish, I wouldn't suggest the akebono roll because it was kinda dry, but I suggest the chef's choice nigiri. I also wouldn't recommend the shoyu ramen. This place is definitely expensive, so I would advise to get sashimi or nigiri here because it is very fresh and generous portions. Service was fast and friendly. It is spacious inside and clean.

    Nihonga (beautiful Japanese paintings.:)
    Yuki K.

    The tempura here is amazing! They offer a great value lunch. We had a combination of tempura and sashimi or sushi, served with miso soup for just $21. I really like their interior design. While waiting for our order, we could enjoy the beautiful Japanese paintings (Nihonga) on the wall!

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    Ask the Community - Akebono

    Do they still do the sushi boats?

    Yes, we do still sushi boat

    Did they recently switch new owners or managers?

    Yes they did. I wrote a review about it, the food clearly lost quality.

    Could someone post a menu picture? The online site lists names of rolls, but no details.

    I posted several shots of the menu for you.

    Are they doing to go only now with the COVID-19 situation?

    Yes

    Is the owner Japanese?

    It was, since it changed I'm not sure anymore.

    Is there takeout or is it dine-in only?

    Yes, there is takeout here.

    Do you have keto friendly selections in your menu?

    Seriously? It's Japanese food.

    All you can eat?

    No. It isn't a buffet or all you can eat.

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