This is far and away the best sushi on the Northshore and maybe in LA, full stop. Incredible quality, great selection (including toro). I've taken to just sitting at the the bar and asking the chefs to make me what they want to. They are personable, excellent artists, and they value excellence. I won't do sushi anywhere else! Pro tip: get the large hot sake - it's a full bottle and you can take home any you don't drink. read more

unmatched anywhere in USA! only had better in Japan. Quality of food, beauty of presentation, and freshness are beyond any expectations

AKI is truly an exceptional authentic Japanese dining experience in the heart of Covington! I have witnessed first hand and you would too after one remarkable meal, the care and heart they put into serving our community with the freshest and meticulously clean offerings of various Japanese specialties. The owners take pride and honor the plates they serve and would never compromise or cut corners for a profit. I have traveled Japan and have experienced the true authenticity they bring to our community. If you are seeking a meal that would mirror a trip to Japan you will find it at Aki. Superior execution and care, outstanding service and an atmosphere of being served in someone's own home. TRUELY EXCEPTIONAL! read more

Nice staff, excellent service, good sushi and nice place to dine. My got to for sushi.

As usual, I key spelled AKI was wonderful fresh delicious great service just a real pleasure to eat here read more

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You won't find better sushi! This award winning restaurant is ranked in the top in the country. The fish is always fresh and the special board always offers new options. The owners and staff make you feel like family every time you visit. read more

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This is the best sushi I've ever had! The ambiance is cozy but the location is stylish enough for special occasions. The service is unparalleled with the most incredible sushi chefs who make rolls to order right in front of you. Absolutely must try this place if you're a fan of sushi! read more

Fresh , clean , reasonable price , sometimes when you lucky, you get house special desserts. read more

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Great place for sushi always fresh and prompt service, I always recommend friends and family here. read more

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Delicious sushi and AMAZING service! Small cozy atmosphere a must for the sushi connoisseur.

I haven't been here in years and decided to go back to memory lane since the 1st experience was memorable. Aki Japanese Restaurant did it again and made me want to come back for a 3rd time. Everything from the food to the dining experience was on point. This is what I ordered: 1. Atlantic Salmon (favorite) 2. Blue Fin Tuna 3. Brussel Sprouts 4. V Roll 5. Lobster Roll If you're looking for an enjoyable experience for a date night, then come check this place out! #LambChopOnTheGeaux #sushi #covingtonla #akijapaneserestaurant #akisushi read more

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Aki is always a treat! In my opinion, best on the northshore! Always fresh, staff is super friendly! read more

Aki Japanese Restaurant - Atlantic Salmon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

We moved to LA 3 years ago, and discovered this little place. I have to say, it, by far, is the best sushi I've ever had. This is always my go to for sushi. The sushi chefs are so creative, and sometimes can come up with items off menu, and is worth every penny. read more

THIS is the place to go! First time trying Aki and they knocked it out of the park. I never leave reviews good or bad but I felt compelled to praise this restaurant. The service was impeccable, the food was sensational and the atmosphere of the quaint location tied it all together even for a busy Friday night. This was not just an amazing dinner but more of an experience I wont forget. I ordered the Nigiri sampler entree and the fish was so fresh that it melted in my mouth. %1000 chance I will be back very soon. read more

Aki Japanese Restaurant - Assorted Nigiri entree - Sushi Bars Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

Really good nigiri with good qualify fish, well seasoned/textured rice. Nigiri is simple food, but the devil is in the detail. They do serve westernized rolls (eg. crunchy, dragon, hello kitty rolls) as well. :) read more

Only the freshest fish is served here. The rolls are amazing and the ambiance is nice for a family dinner or a date night. You definitely get what you pay for. read more

The sushi at Aki is the freshest and most delicious around. Period. End of story. My favorites are the spicy tuna roll and spicy tuna lover but everything is fantastic. Get the brussel sprouts! The service is the best and if tables are full, do not shy away from sitting at the bar. That is where the magic happens. The restaurant is in a quaint old house which makes me feel like I am stepping into a different world. Let Aki take you on a journey you won't forget. read more

Small and clean establishment located in downtown Covington. We heard the chef was from one of our favorite sushi restaurants in Baton Rouge, and had to make the drive from NOLA to show support. We were excited to give it a try and hoped it was going to be a little similar. Started off with the Atlantic salmon and man..the sauce was a little too sour. This was the dish we really came for and I was so disappointed (insert sad face). Onto the Hawaiian seafood salad that tasted like nothing. It tasted like regular sashimi with slices of avocado, asparagus and mango. Truffle where? Then came the beef takaki that was a little rubbery. Last but not least, the V. Roll, which was probably my favorite out of all. It had snow crab, spicy salmon and light rice inside with tuna, salmon, yellowtail and snapper outside. It was wrapped in soy paper and topped with crunchy, spicy mayo and eel sauce. It was delicious! Oh wait! I almost forgot. We ordered scallop and toro sushi too. The fatty tuna was buttery and melted right in the mouth. Oh, please do order it! Overall, not too bad. I did notice that the other waiter was more attentive and went out of his way to describe the specials on the board compared to our waitress. She didn't even mention any of it to us nor did she picked up the empty plates on our table. Would we come back? Maybe not. I rather drive to BR but it was worth a try. read more

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TOP restaurant in all Louisiana. Texas should be jealous and Alabama's desperate to have their recipes . Of course we are the lucky ones to be living close by and enjoying the sushi at AKI, is just delightful. WE can not explain how delicate and tender the fish that the chef selects every morning is. He is proud to serve the top of the line fish in the market. we have never been disappointed at this amazing establishment. The wait every evening is a testament to this fact. read more

This is the Best sushi I ever tried. So fresh that melts in your mouth. %10000 times recommended it's my favorite sushi place of all times read more

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The sushi is so delicious and fresh! The service was quick and friendly. The location is great...right in downtown Covington. A++++ read more

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We never knew this little shack held such a punch on the inside! This place stays busy with customers for both done-in and to-go. They have both great food and great service. A little pricey but definitely worth it. Our server Holly was absolutely adorable and did such a good job on helping us figure out what we really wanted to eat Plus, our drinks never hit empty one time! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

A wonderful experience. Great service, delicious & fresh. Make your reservation, as it's a quaint place.

AKI is the gem of Covington. Authentic Japanese sushi. The finest ingredients, the best fresh fish. Expert preparation. Small and with limited seating. Family run. You cannot do finer for sushi in Louisiana. I eat here 3 times a month. Cannot recommend it higher. read more

I do not know who Pistol P is or what his agenda is... but AKI is the BEST SUSHI YOU WILL FIND ANYWHERE!!!! I have traveled the entire world and you aren't finding this quality sushi anywhere except Japan. Furthermore, the owners are the same owners that opened this amazing establishment! As far as service goes, it is first rate. Everyone is so kind and attentive. For anyone wanting the finest, freshest fish this is THE PLACE! read more

Not your best...go back to your roots. You're better than our last meal. Too much imitation crab, too much mayo and sauce, and the pin wheel size rolls are ridiculous. Keep it simple and clean or you'll just be another Megumi and others. read more

Always fresh sushi with impeccable rice and wraps. My very favorite sushi restaurant in Southeast Louisiana ... and Texas to boot!

Aki is the best Sushi restaurant in the entire New Orleans area. I always get the little rice roll and is world class. The environment is always courteous and attentive. My favorite by far. read more

It's been a year since my last review and just wanted to follow up, I have had the burrito roll 43 times give or take since then. Forty-three. THE BURRITO ROLL DOESN'T LIE! The sushi quality here is phenomenal , Chef Oui and Mrs. Lynn are unmatched in the sushi game! The quality speaks for itself. read more

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Always fresh - never had a bad experience. Get their early as there are not many tables. They will ask you to leave after 90 minutes if there are people eating for a table, which in my mind is reasonable. read more

The best sushi I have had in my entire life including in San Fran, New York and Seattle. Only the best fish is served and you can tell. It has ruined me on getting sushi anywhere else, because it doesn't even come close to the AMAZINGNESS that is Aki. Also , in my humble opinion the Atlantic salmon is not to be missed. read more

Aki is by far the freshest and best quality sushi on the northshore. All ingredients are brought in fresh and you can taste it. The service is great very knowledgeable. The restaurant itself has a great small ambiance. read more

Wow! The best sushi that I have ever eaten.  I got the V. Roll, the Tiger Roll, and the Rachel roll. First, they treat each roll as a work of art. By far the best looking rolls I've ever eaten. Very pretty! I saw some of the other dishes that were being prepared for other guest - truly amazing presentation. These three rolls emphasized fresh fish over rice.  The best fish I've had in a long time and so much of it. Very filling and well worth the price. If you having tried Aki yet,  give it a try. You'll like it! read more

Aki Japanese Restaurant - Rachel roll. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Covington, Louisiana

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The fish at Aki is the freshest; meticulously chosen and prepared. I've dined often in many of the New Orleans area's sushi bars over the past 35 years, and I can confidently recommend Aki as my favorite of all, especially its unassuming location in a cottage amongst others on Florida Street. Try Chef Oui's yellowtail belly sashimi with, I think, ponzu, pickled Wasabi peas & maybe a touch of sea salt? Yum. read more

Food and wait staff were both good but literally 4 minutes after paying our bill, while in the middle of a conversation, we were asked if everything was good. After we replied Yes, a lady "told" us she needed the table. Funny thing was that there were no other people waiting. We found out later that it was the owner's wife. Poor customer service on her part. Never went back. read more

I ate there for the first time last Saturday with on of my girlfriends. The sea bass and Hawaiian seafood salad were amazing. I definitely plan on dining here again. read more

Been coming here for years - Chef Oui's preparation of sushi is simply "Consistently Excellent!" I've eaten sushi all across Japan this place is top notch. read more

This place has the best sushi on the North Shore. They opened my eyes by adding apple to their snow crab salad. I will never eat sushi the same way again. Another one of my favorites is the low carb roll. Talk about a great place to eat if you're doing the low-carb thing! Their fish flawless, their food is delicious, and the people are amazing! read more

Warning: this is not a cheap sushi experience. My word!! I thought I had to go back to the Southshore for truly delicious Japanese food. Save your gas because I found a place up here. The five star reviews were enough to get my attention but when I saw the small menu I knew we had to give it a try. Aki is in a small house near the cemetery and I was surprised by all of the available parking. There is a public lot very close by but there were also shells on either side of the road to provide parking that doesn't make you cringe-- I'm always worried someone is going to take my side mirrors off in old Covington. As soon as we sat down we were each brought a small dish of pickled cucumbers which were sweet and refreshing. I ordered the chirashi bowl lunch, my husband ordered the sashimi bento and also a green dragon roll. First of all I was impressed with the roll because there was no crabmeat/surimi filler: it was an avocado and eel roll and both shone. (If you've seen some of my other reviews, you know I have an issue with poorly executed eel and avocado rolls!) Everything was beautiful and care was taken in cutting the fish into precise, delectable pieces. There were no ragged edges here. The assortment of non-fish in my chirashi was excellent! There were pickled carrots and daikon, mushrooms, tofu skin, tamagoyaki, and what I believe to be marinated kanpyo. The only think that could have possibly elevated this bowl is salmon roe. After we'd eaten our fill, our server brought out a small plate of ice cold pineapple. I would highly recommend giving this place a try. I saw other dishes being transported to the tables around us and everything was a feast for the eyes. A definite five star experience. read more

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The absolute best sushi place on the northshore. Very friendly welcoming staff and super clean cozy restaurant. We were just driving by and decided to try and it was a great decision. Recently picked up a to go order and it was just as great as the 1st time! read more