To be honest I've been to Akino elmhurst location more times than I can count and I've witnessed a lot of transition throughout the years. Pre pandemic it was my favorite budget ayce spot. After the pandemic I was a bit disappointed when I felt they skimped on plating and utensils making it feel cheap and low effort, but since then they have brought back a lot more of that aesthetic and vibe I loved all those years ago. Now contrary to that-- Flushing locations a COMPLETELY different vibe. It's brightly lit, spacious, clean aesthetic (both locations are clean sanitary wise) and overall it's a nice spot to meet friends and grab a bite. The fish quality is always fresh, and this past time I went especially it was good. The servers are very attentive, constantly coming by to clean away any plates and trash and asking if we need water or tea refills often. The place was busy but I didn't feel like I was struggling to have conversation an overall I enjoyed it a lot. Unfortunately Akino cannot be called a budget ayce anymore as you'll likely spend 45-50 per person if you choose to get drinks with your meal. But still for all the aspects it does offer I'd say it's worth it once in a while. For those new to Akino there's no uni served here but the service and consistent staple options on the menu make Akino a great addition to the neighborhood. read more

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The interior was very chic and modern. You order from a tablet of all the sashimi and sushi that you want. All were good especially the sashimi and the wasabi octopus. Staff were friendly and you get a free jasmine tea pudding for following them on Instagram. Bathrooms are clean. Portions are really small but so you don't waste food. The only thing not good was the beef teriyaki. It's tough to chew. read more

Akino - Sashimi, fried oysters, wasabi octopus, and seafood Udon stir fry - Sushi Bars Near Me - Flushing, New York

Really great spot--I somehow ended up here twice in one week but not a complaint. I immediately noticed how small the rice ratio is for every item. The fish really stands out! Sashimi is thinner cuts which helps me pace myself honestly. The handrolls are packed. When I came back, I was so excited to order more. read more

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I've never seen such a quick turnaround at an AYCE that comes with good sushi! Their hand rolls were phenomenal; rice and fish portion was really good. They don't overly fill your hand roll or sushi rolls with rice. Waiters/waitresses weee friendly and patient. Definitely returning for when my sushi craving comes again! read more

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dined in this time for their all day AYCE. I like that they switch out their monthly specials. Sashimi was super fresh and loved the hot tea refills. Although this spot is more spacious compared to the elmhurst location, the tables do t have much surface area for all the plates to be without stuffing your face quickly so they can take the empty plates. A waitress accidentally spilled the residue sauce all over my jacket and bag when taking an empty plate from our table but was apology and helped me clean it off. Overall a great spot for fresh sushi/fish if you're in the area. read more

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Service was quick from ordering dishes to removing plates & refills of beverages. Food here is delicious, fresh & made to order. Ambiance is nice & clean. They do have a cash & credit card pricing. Only downfall, 2 bathroom stalls neutral gender. Second time I've been here & I'll definitely be back for the third!! read more

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Great AYCE Sushi restaurant in Flushing! We have always enjoyed going to the Akino located in Elmhurst, so we were thrilled to find out that they opened up a restaurant in Flushing. This location is a lot bigger, more modern looking, and has much more space than the original location. The quality of the food was just as good, and the price was similar. There are lunch and dinner options. The dinner options also need to be selected on weekends. We usually get the dinner options, but would like to try the lunch option in the future. Great selection with sashimi, nigiri, rolls, as well as hot dishes. We always get the Eel Fried Rice. Their fish is always fresh, and they give you a good amount each time. Definitely recommended! read more

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Akino is my favorite AYCE sushi place! I first went to their original location Elmhurst years back but haven't heard been in the past few years. But craving sushi recently, I decide to get their much newer Flushing location a try. It's definitely a bigger location here! I spent most times eating their special rolls - my favorites included the Akino roll, moonstruck, and black dragon rolls! read more

Akino - Sushi Bars Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Great AYCE sushi place! Restaurant was clean and the service was efficient. Because they are so busy, we did feel a little bit rushed from the staff constantly asking us if we wanted to order another round or if we were done with our meal. The seafood was fresh and they have perfected the ratio between the rice and everything else. Their shrimp tempura roll is pretty fresh didn't taste like the bready, made-from-frozen shrimp tempura. Overall it's a great place for a meal, unless there's a 90 minute wait, then it's probably not worth it. read more

Akino - Sushi Bars Near Me - Flushing, New York

All you can eat sushi right on 39th Ave, right in the middle of everything. It's hard not to be tempted to try this out. When I was doing my research, it looked like the early reviews they were trying to get their footing so we figured it was enough fine to give them a shot with their most recent reviews very good. Ordering on the iPad is easy and Monday-Thursday, AYCE is $42. This doesn't include your drink, but their drink selection looked very yummy so we indulged. One lychee rose, and another mango passion fruit. We did a little of everything after and everything hit! From shumai to their signature rolls, we really did a good job. The yellowtail jalapeño is always a fav and it was delicious here too! They end with ice cream but we had other ideas for dessert. It was bright and modern with a clean feel to it. Tables were spread enough apart so we felt like we had our own privacy. Everything came out quick and we were stuffed before we knew it. The only thing that threw me were the packets of wasabi with a little container of ginger. Doesn't mean it's the best quality in my history but this got the job done. I would come back for sure. read more

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Cuisine: 5 Service: 8 Decor: 7 Value: 6 Overall: 6 Let me start off by admitting that I am a sushi snob, therefore my review of this restaurant may not reflect the masses. Looking at the crowd last night, most of their customers were in their 20s and 30s, so I'm not their target audience anyway. Honestly, walking into this location feels a lot more brighter and spacious than the original Elmhurst branch. Service was quite excellent with around a dozen servers walking around on a random Monday night. Food arrived quickly but not overwhelming. The hostess even came to check on us during our meal twice. Unfortunately, I just can't give the food a high rating. Our first batch of sashimi came warm, while the second batch was icy. Sushi rice was somewhat cold and hard. Carpaccio offerings were overall average. Hand rolls had chopped fish that was too mushy and rice falling apart. At least everything felt fresh. For the cooked foods, most of the tempura had too much breading, except for the kani. The grilled beef and salmon were all overcooked. Everything else was okay but mostly fillers. Hate to admit it, the but the edamame is something I would never order, but my friend did, and it was the best item of the night. For the price, I rather go to a good reasonably priced sushi shop and order a chirashi or a plate of higher quality sushi/sashimi. What I'll say is that this place does make a lot of sense for people who want quantity over quality, as well as families on a budget. read more

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Usually go to the Elmhurst location, decided to try out their new location. Made a resy, make sure to make one because they get packed quickly. For AYCE, the quality of sushi is pretty good. My favorite had to be the dragon roll. You order on the iPad at this location, no pencil & paper so it keeps track well. Follow them on social media platforms and show your waiter / waitress, you will get a free ice cream. read more

Akino - Sushi Bars Near Me - Flushing, New York

I am happy to see Akino expanding from their Elmhurst roots since they are one of the better AYCE sushi options in Queens. The new space lighter and brighter than the Elmhurst (after all it is shiny new). Its a fairly large space with a large sushi bar with a cadre of chefs pumping out platter upon platter of Sushi and Sashimi for hungry patrons. I came in for their weekday lunch that offers a less expensive price over their dinner, but doesn't include sashimi. Regardless lunch is still a good deal. Their sushi pieces aren't overly riced - in fact it usually is the bare minimum of rice. The fish quality is generally good - I find it better than most AYCE options. I will tell you I had the best handroll of my life during that lunch. I am still thinking about how good it tasted. It was a simple shrimp tempura with avocado handroll - the seaweed wrap was toasty and crisp, there was a nice fan of fresh avocado with fresh tempura shrimp. Feels funny praising a simple handroll, but here we are. For ~$30 for a weekday AYCE lunch Akino is a very good deal. The dinner on the weekend (same price all day) is close to $50, but you get sashimi and other choices. Either way, Akino is solid. read more

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Finally got to try Akino awhile back with my friends. We were so excited this location opened up because the elmhurst location is a schlep for us! We were hyping it up and it did not disappoint I thought the plating was cute and very simple! Getting to the food, I was eager to see if the amount of rice in the rolls was crazy and thankfully it was a perfect ratio for a buffet! I also thought the sashimi was pretty good quality. We got a variety of the appetizers as well and enjoyed mostly everything. Will be back eventually whenever I'm crazing a sushi buffet! read more

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Sad that my go to sushi buffet has closed- sushi wasabi. So tried Akino out. This space was newly renovated from The Coop. Very clean and has a lot of seats We were waiting to be seated once we entered, but did not see the staff for a few minutes, so we walked in further and was then seated immediately. staff was really nice and explained how the iPad works thoroughly. The initial did take a while for the food, could also be that it seemed longer because we were starving. Fish to rice ratio was not bad, not too much rice. Wish they offer sashimi for lunch. Quality of the fish was pretty good. The day I went the salmon was good. I think the white tuna was the best. Hand rolls were really good too- had a lot of filling and little rice. Found the shrimp tempura to have too much batter. Fried oyster was good tho. All in all, not bad at all and pretty decent pricing. One thing I really liked about them is for their apps. You are able to select the pieces of food, not by a set like a plate. By the way, pro tip, make sure you get the ice cream before you go. It's kind of hidden in another tab. read more

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Good quality fish and wide variety of dishes in a cozy yet upscale setting! Upon entry, we were welcomed and attended to professionally. The staff maintain a level of respect and professionalism, which does keep the vibe consistent. Large cuts of sashimi, and the rice layer is kept to a minimum on the rolls! The standout hot dish for me is the eel fried rice, which has great wok hei and sweetness from the eel sauce and egg. Tempura was not as crunchy as hoped for. I love the blend of barley and green tea they serve. Each table has an iPad to browse the menu and place orders, and they give you a little demo of the app as soon as you sit down. The price is up there but you also know the quality and experience you are paying for. read more

Akino - Sushi Bars Near Me - Flushing, New York

Akino Flushing is awesome!!! I've been to Akino Elmhurst many times. It's always been pretty good. But this Flushing location is really outstanding! I asked a member of the staff and she stated that the menu pricing is only $1 more than what they're charging in Elmhurst. This is surprising, given the high rents in Flushing! Menu pricing for Akino Flushing: Mon-Thurs Lunch (12-3:30pm): $29.50 (cash) & $30.99 (credit card) Mon-Thurs Dinner (3:30-11pm): $43.99 (cash) & $45.99 (credit card) Fri-Sun & Holidays (all day; 12-11:30pm; 12-11pm on Sun): $45.99 (cash) & $47.99 (credit card) Obviously, lunch is cheaper than dinner but keep in mind that the dinner menu has additional offerings. (See my photos for both Menus). No matter when you go, you'll have fresh and delicious food! What really impressed me is that Akino does not make their rolls and sushi with a lot of rice. There is minimal rice; which I love! This is great since you won't fill up on rice, and can enjoy a nice variety of menu items without over eating too much. The portion sizes are also small, and the menu clearly states how many pieces of each item you'll get. It's All You Can Eat (AYCE), so if you like an item, you can just order more. I've tried a good variety of items and can honestly say I loved it all, except one item (the Sushi Pizza; not for me). My fave items were the sushi, rolls & hand rolls. And I love anything that has eel. Follow Akino on IG, and your whole party will receive a complimentary Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream (vanilla ice cream bar with chocolate almond). A great way to end the meal! (But I do miss the Green Tea Ice Cream that Akino Elmhurst used to offer). Kudos to the entire staff at Akino; from the wait staff to the Sushi Chefs, everyone was hustling! Great service & hospitality! And they did a great job renovating the old Coop location into Akino Flushing! Can't wait to go back, and I have plans for yet another return visit already! read more

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The inside of the place is nice and clean! I loved that aspect so much. Waitstaff is attentive as well. It's a flat fee for all you can eat, and the fish is good quality. The pieces are small and even the rice portions are small. If you like sushi, you won't get full on rice. They also do great handrolls. I had a few salmon-avo rolls and there are two huge slices of salmon in each roll. It was so good. I will certainly come back to this spot. I did enjoy having so much variety. They even had a monthly special dish which was abalone this time around. I would probably skip most of the kitchen appetizers, which is just filler. I would focus more on the fish, whether it's just sashimi, handrolls or sushi. Drinks are even reasonable with a soda only costing $2. I honestly was super impressed with this place. It's obviously not meant to be prime omakase with Otoro and Uni (both absent from the menu), but it will fulfill your sushi craving if you're looking to eat a ton of good, fresh fish. There is a 2 hour time limit and it seemed some people were truly testing that. I was amazed with how much food was coming to some tables. They charge for excess waste, so please order responsibly. read more

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Akino Flushing was definitely a treat for lunch! The food and the rolls were ready great; especially the house special rolls . I've been to the Akino in Elmhurst several times and it was not as good as the Flushing restaurant. It's crowded but still plenty of seats. I decor is very clean and comfortable. Service was good. Definitely an enjoyable experience and return. read more

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Heard Akino was opening up in Flushing and had to check them out since I love their Elmhurst location. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. With a soft aesthetic feel to it that's calming and relaxing. I also love their dishware. Everything is wooded so it just echo that organic rustic yet sophisticated vibe. Regarding their sushi, I absolutely love it. It's bite size with minimal rice. The ratio between protein and carbs was perfect. Everything tasted very fresh and the staff was attentive and friendly. I also recommend their eel fried rice. It's really good. When done, you should also follow them on IG as they will compliment you with a haagen-dazs ice cream. Cool right? Overall, I will certainly come back here but the next time it would be for their dinner menu. Yes, it cost more but there are more to choose from and more premium options. I know Akino just open so I absolutely wish them the best of luck and hopefully they will be daring enough to venture into Brooklyn and open up a chain there too. Lol. Wishful thinking with fingers crossed. read more

Salmon's the best, but was ok. Interesting to be asks to try more weird dishes because it's AYCE Cute interior, fun for kids Very very slow service after first round and several missing dishes we had to follow up on multiple times for. Possibly the kitchen vs the front staff. read more

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Side note: Arrive early such as 5:00 p.m. on a Saturday or else you'll have to wait in line and the service will be slower of course. Anyway, I have been to the Elmhurst location of Akino a handful of times as it's one of the very few AYCE spots I am a fan of along with E Sushi II in Bensonhurst. Yesterday, I went here with a small group and as mentioned in the note, go here early as you'll get food quicker among other things. The servers we had were friendly and by comparison to the other location, this one is much larger being more well lit with a lot more sushi chefs. The extra chefs might be the reason why the rice had a better texture and the seaweed was a a bit fresher tasting with some more crunch as I presume there's more turnaround also. In terms of drinks, they give you hot tea or cold water with the sodas not being included ($2 each I believe) with the price point being $47.99 or $2 less if you pay cash which we did. The special of the month is Abalone which has some ponzu as well as some scallions which has some wasabi mixed into it. A couple pieces were topped with a bit too much wasabi but otherwise, it's hard to complain about AYCE abalone. From the soup and salad section, I liked the Kani Salad which was plentiful without too much tempura crunch mixed into it and the Lobster Salad I tried from someone else was surprisingly good also. Someone had a miso soup which looked a bit watery but hey, it's an AYCE place. From the kitchen appetizer selection; which I generally stay away from as these dishes are more filler; there are two I would recommend. The Eel Fried Rice is surprisingly tasty with plenty of wok hei and a little bit of sweetness from the eel sauce but not too much. The Sirloin Steak is also good being pretty tender with some grilled onions as well (I would recommend this heavily over the teriyaki equivalent.) I otherwise tried a Fried Oyster as well as a piece of Pork Katsu (don't ask me why someone got this) which were both decent. Someone had udon which they liked it seemed but again that would be filler so I didn't try it. From the sushi bar appetizers, we didn't order much. I wouldn't recommend the Tataki much was alright as they lacked sear and the tempura flakes weren't expected or needed. The Yellowtail Jalapeño was better with only said fresh fish outside of the jalapeno and a bit of I believe a watered down sriracha or something similar. We didn't bother with the dragon balls having had them prior but they are tasty. From the sushi, sashimi, and rolls section, we had a bunch. My favorite of anything I tried was the Tuna Hand Roll which surprisingly had two types of tuna inside and was buttery and delicious. The Yellowtail Hand Roll was also good with with the Eel Avocado being decent with some people liking the Salmon Mango one as well. For sashimi, it was pretty good quality with the Red Clam/Hokkigai being surprisingly good and I also liked the Salmon Roe/Ikura as well. The rest of the fish were good as well with the only fish not mentioned otherwise being the Red Snapper/Izumi Dai which was decent. From the signature rolls, there are a few I would recommend though in general, I don't get these as much as I'm not a huge fan of avocado or having tempura within rolls. The Blissful is my easy favorite with the inside being spicy scallop and cucumber topped with yellowtail and lemon. The Stardust and Lobster are also good with the Rainbow being alright. I also remember liking the Black Dragon even though it had tempura another time. Someone also checked in on Instagram and we got free Haagen-Dazs which was appreciated but not necessary. The two hour time limit was plenty and we left full. It's not the best quality but it's very much worth it for the price point and certainly better than other AYCE joints. Would recommend. read more

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I would say this fits more for the younger crowds. This is a AYCE spot that gets pretty poppin. Reservations if you can. For the price you're paying. I don't really see the value tbh. Don't get me wrong. The sushi they make and the rolls they have are great. Flavors are on point, portions are great. Even their cooked food is at it's best! I feel like because it's in a busy area they can scale it at a higher price. To some they may say that the value is there but i just felt the options were a bit limited. Overall, it was enjoyable, service was fast pace, a bit snugged for big groups but do-able. read more

This is probably the nicest AYCE sushi spot I've been to. You get to order on an iPad which I prefer over filling out a slip so you don't have to flag anyone down to order. The sushi tasted great and I loved the fact that we could order hand rolls. The only thing I wish they had was eel as a sashimi option. It gets very busy on the weekends so expect a wait. read more

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Came here with a girlfriend today for lunch at noon we were the second table since they only open at noon on Sundays. Upon entering, the interior and ambiance is nice. Very airy. Water or tea, we opted for tea which is a nice matcha. The menu is a sheet of paper, you put a number next to the food item you want (if it's one piece they will have a 1 next to the food description). There's a large variety of food options but we aimed for sashimi and sushi rolls only ofc. Gotta get our money's worth lol. Each sheet is per round, the server will input your order. They have a no food wasted policy, so order what you can consume or you'll get charged for wastage. All the plates are wooden, individual ones has a round indentation spot for the soy sauce and wasabi, really neat. Ginger comes in a small plastic container you can always ask for more. Wasabi is in a packet. Sashimi and rows are arranged beautifully when they come, all super melt in your mouth fresh! Sushi rolls are small but that means I'll have room to eat more variety! We ended up getting 2 rounds and were pretty full. Service is good, they came by to collect the plates and refill tea frequently. Would come again! They're still offering their grand opening discount so we got 15% off our bill. Came out to be $54/person (including tip). read more

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Great quality sushi and sashimi just limited fish items! Great service and ambience at a great price! I don't usually love ayce but this was a must try! read more

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Akino in Elmhurst has expanded to a new location in Flushing, now in its soft opening, taking over the old Coop space. The AYCE restaurant itself is beautiful--bright lighting gives it a clean, fresh feel. The servers were welcoming, friendly, and attentive. No beer only soda and water. Waiting for the liquor license. My first round of sushi arrived quickly; the rice portions were balanced, but the fish cuts were noticeably small. The second round was a different story--after 35 minutes with no food, a server asked if I'd received my order and I said no. She quickly re-entered my order. Honestly, that delay isn't why I'm giving two stars--it's the quality of the fish. The fish was dry and lacked flavor. The eel sushi was the one bright spot, while the shrimp tempura was served hot but it was oily. I can forgive slow service during a soft opening, but I can't forgive poor food quality. read more

This was my first experience at an all you can eat sushi spot. I usually skip out and avoid sushi due to some seafood allergies. However I'm SO glad I took a chance and went out to Akino with some friends. They accommodated my allergies by separating all rolls and appetizers. I was able to eat and taste delicious rolls with friends! Come hungry but not starving to the point you eat with your eyes. read more

In one sentence, it feels like they spent too much budget towards interior design instead of quality ingredients. For $46+ per person, you get extremely tiny portions of whatever you decide to order. Maybe the size is their shtick, but it also felt like the servers intentionally let you sit with the menu between rounds to get you to digest/full faster. It's also a little bizarre how there's no free dessert which is usually a given for any AYCE. You need to pay $3 for ice cream if you want dessert Maybe the time of year was bad too (early September), but my section also had a lot of flies buzzing around. One landed on my cup, another on my gf's cup, and one on my sushi. We weren't getting much attention from the waiters so I didn't bother asking for another cup and just sat with my dirty cup. The best tasting food was the sashimi. The sushi rolls tasted cheap and papery. I think it's the seaweed choice. Weird rice to meat ratio too. Miso soup tasted very watery. Idk I usually enjoy most restaurants but really just did not have a good experience with food or service here. read more

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Came here for lunch around 2pm, upon entering, I already had good first impressions with how the setup of the seatings are as well as being able to see the sushi being made. This place doesn't have. music blasting so it is a perfect place to come sit chat and eat, 2hour time limit is perfect Got seated promptly and giving a debrief on how the ordering is done ( paper instead of tablet but it worked) $30.99 ($29.5 cash) for AYCE is so worth it The fish to rice ratio was superb (less rice allows the flavor of the fish to be the star) the hand rolls are good too, but the sauces made it heavy, tasty non the less. Highly recommend and will definitely come back when I get that sushi craving read more

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Pros: - small quantity of rice in nigiri and rolls - the service was great, servers were hospitable, very kind, and attentive - I liked the atmosphere and aesthetic of the restaurant Cons: - personally, I think the tuna nigiri texture was kind of rubbery, but not a huge problem, just didn't order it in the following rounds - the miso soup was a little water but not horrible - the foods, specifically the salads and signature rolls, were a little on the sweeter side but was tolerable since some of the appetizers were more savory Comments: - I did see many of the Yelp and Google comments saying the service was less than favorable, and that they had experienced stomach and bowel movement issues. I definitely did have to go to the bathroom a few hours following, but I don't know if it was because of the food. I won't definitively say it was. Regarding the slow service and order mishaps, I think there are aspects management can definitely work on regarding setting up servers to specific tables or labeling them and the order papers. I went on a Thursday afternoon, arrived at 2PM and the restaurant wasn't too busy. Received all my orders just fine and in a timely manner. - I didn't really try too many of the appetizers since they seemed more like fillers, but if I were to go back I would definitely want to try some of them - Don't let reviews persuade your decision to try a place or not, positive or negative. (Unless it's actually very bad. ) Everybody's experience is going to be different. Hope this review was helpful! read more

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I went here today and let me tell you this place did not disappoint. The staff were super friendly and very attentive and our waiter explained how we use the iPad to order. Super simple to use for the all you can eat style menu. We just added everything we wanted at our pace and they bring the food to you. The fish was so fresh and we tried a variety of options. Sashimi , hand rolls, specialty rolls, fresh cold salads. The tuna hand roll was amazing and nice and cold, and all the sashimi was super fresh. They have a nice variety of fish to choose from which is great. Some new rolls we've never tried was a salmon roe which was really good nice and crunchy. I can't complain about anything. Such a fun place and the vibe was super cool as well. Can't wait to go back! read more

Seated without a wait on a weekday, they use the Yelp waitlist line. Loved the interior of the place and how they used wooden tableware. There is a 2 hour seating limit, which I think was enough time to be full and struggle to finish the remaining food on the table. Sashimi was fresh and thick. They didn't load the sushi or rolls with a bunch of rice. Loved the eel sushi, salmon sashimi, tamago, and the akino roll. There were many options but was too full to really get anything from the kitchen. The lobster salad came with a bunch of avocado which can be filling so I would skip this and get a sushi roll instead. I noticed a lot of the things were just straight from the packaging like the salad dressing tasted exactly like kewpie sesame dressing and the tako wasabi, which i was pleased to see on the menu, was also straight from the packing. Overall service was great and good came out quickly. I would say it was a bit expensive coming out to around $59 pp for dinner. read more

Akino - Sushi Bars Near Me - Flushing, New York

Was extremely excited after I saw Akino was opening a branch in Flushing. Decor is absolutely cute. I love the clean appearance. The plates were also all coordinated. We went for their AYCE lunch. For the price point, absolutely worth it. No sashimi or nigiri but they were still very generous with the amount of fish in each roll. I think their quality of sushi has been very consistent. The appetizers were a tad disappointing (especially the sushi pizza). However I thoroughly enjoyed each and every roll. Service was quick and relatively fast. Plenty of servers who were always checking in and refilling our waters. We plan to be back soon. read more

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Akino just launched a new all-you-can-eat sushi spot in Flushing, and it does not disappoint. The selection is stacked -- super fresh sashimi, loaded specialty rolls, and fun appetizers that keep the meal exciting from start to finish. Every plate comes out looking clean and aesthetic, with generous portions that make the AYCE totally worth it. If you're hunting for a modern sushi spot with tons of options, the new Akino in Flushing needs to be on your list. read more

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Best AYCE we've had thus far. What a clean and spacious space. Super friendly and welcoming staff. And the food- wow. So fresh. And the portions weren't huge so we were able to try more things. 2 hour limit is perfect and just.. can't say enough good things about this place. Will definitely be back. read more

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The place is fine in my taste. Been here a couple times for lunch and there's always seatings which is nice, especially in such a large space. Very clean and friendly staff. And guided us on the differences with the lunch vs dinner menus. The food themselves was pretty good. The salmon especially. The nigiri pieces were small, but rice portions were tinnny which is perfect for us. It was actually well proportioned. And we were able to eat everything no problem it would be hard to over order. Also love the hand rolls. So far they haven't skimped on the fillings for us. Lots of fish, not too much sauce, maybe borderline on the rice. Great spot for group dining. read more

Got takeout, but for some reason, the specials only applied if you ordered online. Staff was very nice, will have to come back to try the sit down ayce. read more

This is my new go to spot for AYCE sushi! From the variety of fish to the range of raw to cooked items available on the menu, it has everything for everyone. There's even dessert which is Haagen daz ice cream bar! What I loved and was impressed by was how little rice there is in the rolls. That's exactly what you want at a buffet so you're not full on rice but actual fish. The sashimi slices were thin but still sufficient for texture. Easier to digest you can say. My only disappointment was the tempura shrimp and vegetables. The color and fry looked amazing but it was missing the crunch factor. My tempura vegetables were not crunchy at all, despite the batter being relatively thin and the color looking golden. The shrimp tempura wasn't the best I've ever had. The shrimp was present but the batter seemed just a little thick for my liking and not the crispiest. But my fried scallop was fried nicely and crispy but you can tell it's a different batter or rather, bought already coated and ready to fry. Still delicious. The restaurant is spacious with plenty of tables. Came on a Saturday for lunch and it was fairly empty for a weekend. Price on weekends is the same as dinner which is $47 pp. if you pay cash, there's $2 discount pp. in the end, for 2 people with 18% tip or so, it's about $120. Might seem pricy but I think for the quality, service and atmosphere, it's pretty worth for AYCE. Great space to do group gatherings. The bathroom is also spacious and clean. read more

My fiancé and I were craving sushi and came across this spot--and the fact that it's AYCE immediately had us excited. Since it's very popular, I highly recommend arriving early and signing into the waitlist on the iPad near the entrance. Our wait was about 30-40 minutes, which wasn't bad at all, and you'll receive a text when your table is ready. Just keep in mind there's a 15-minute grace period; after that, you'll lose your spot and need to rejoin the waitlist. The ambiance is warm and inviting with lighting that's just right--not too bright. The seating for a party of two is a bit close to neighboring tables, which wasn't my favorite, but it didn't take away from the experience. Ordering through the iPad was seamless and honestly amazing--I wish more restaurants did this. The servers were attentive throughout our visit, constantly refilling our water and clearing the table. Now for the sushi--I was completely blown away. Everything we ordered was incredibly fresh and delicious. The rice-to-fish ratio was perfectly balanced, and the preparation was top-tier. Price-wise, we spent about $120 including tip, which felt well worth it. So happy we got to try this place going into the new year. See you again soon, Akino! read more

Akino - Sushi Bars Near Me - Flushing, New York

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