Outstanding restaurant!! Wish we could have tried everything on the menu. We ate "family style" with our kids and everyone enjoyed it (see pics). Overall favorites were the wagyu tacos and short ribs, but everything was outstanding. If you enjoy Asian fusion, this is a must!! read more

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Food: 9.3 Service : 8.2 Ambience : 8.5 매우 캐쥬얼한 분위기 어둡고 시끌 벅적함 서버 부르기 약간 어렵다 음식들이 대체로 맛있다 타코는 짜고 입에 달라붙는 식감인 메뉴는 별론데 푸아그라롤? 튜나피자는 직관적으로 맛있었다. read more

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what an experience. Next time I come I will probably indulge in 5 orders of the Wagyu tacos because they absolutely melted in my mouth. Service was great once they finally took our order and the ambiance of the place is very intimate, perfect for a date night. read more

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Excellent service with a cool look. I had a party we came here for with some friends. The service was excellent. The food was very good with only 2 plates i didn't love out of the entire meal. The sauces were exceptional and made the dishes memorable. Definitely will be trying it on a regular experience vs a large party. I would give it a 4.5/5 based on the group experience. read more

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Amazing dining experience. Tried some of the best food I've ever had in my life. God only knows how they made my dessert because it was so beautiful. Waiter was kind, knowledgeable, and funny. It had a perfect night ambiance with modern designs inside. read more

Akira Back - 48 Hours Wagyu Short Rib - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I still have dreams about their cucumber salad and specialty cocktails. Sushi was also great and I loved dining at the bar.

I guess it's nice to try it once to say you've tried it but definitely not worth the monies when there are so many other options with a smaller price tag for items you can probably create at home. Bragging rights to say you ate at a Michelin Restaurant. Try these: White Fish Carpaccio: nothing memorable but good in terms of flavour. Very tangy on the palette Crispy Rice: this was my personal favorite. I found it to be quite enjoyable and pleasant Octopus Crudo: very interesting flavour concept. The portion was kinda depressing. Pass on These: AB Wangu Tacos: absolute trash. These are an extreme example of what depression tastes like in a fancy restaurant. They tasted like nothing. Even the off the box grocery store option was better. No one in my group enjoyed these. Tuna/mushroom pizza: literally a thin piece of tuna or mushroom on a cracker base. Pop Rockin: DO NOT GET. It is a literally something you can make with maybe $5 worth of groceries. Minus the fact that it was imitation crab and not the real thing, I was extremely upset with how soggy and underwhelming it actually was. Lamb Chops: red masala sauce?! I was slightly confused with the concept of this. The desserts were alright. My favorite was the cappuccino when it was all over. The service was nice but I expected nothing less considering the cost of eating here. read more

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Our favourite restaurant in Toronto! We usually go here for special occasions and every time we've been, it has not disappointed. While entering the restaurant, you feel like you're part of a swanky VIP club. The staff are top notch, attentive and very accomodating. Food itself is superb and reasonably priced for the type of establishment. Highlights included the tuna mushroom pizza, wagyu tacos, hokkaido scallop kiwi, and rib eye. Skip the rock shrimp. read more

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This place is pretty mid despite its price point, definitely have had better sushi for less than half the price. One of my pieces tasted off and the wagyu fried rice dish was one of the worst I've had. The old fashioned I got tasted terrible as well - they don't add simple syrup so it's basically a whiskey on the rocks with bullet bourbon for $20. I can usually justify a high price point with ambiance but the fact that the restaurant was not air conditioned enough ruins that as well, was hot and uncomfortable. Two stars instead of one because the service was good and the dessert was creative read more

Akira Back - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We came here to celebrate my birthday. Akira Back exudes an upscale air - there are swanky booths and tables on the sides, and we were seated in the centre. It was pretty dark, but not bothersome. We were undecided on the mushroom and tuna pizza so opted for half and half. We devoured it in no time, and had to order a second round because it was so good! I highly recommend doing the half and half to start. The yellowtail Serrano was also another favourite. Really tasty, and full of flavour. I also loved the AB Wagyu tacos. The meat was flavourful and the taco shell delightfully crispy. I love uni, so I was pretty excited to try the Triple Uni. It didn't disappoint. The rolls were also great choices and super tasty. Can't go wrong with either of them. Pretty much everything we ordered was delicious; however, the only mediocre dish we could do without was the baked crab hand roll. The Nori cone we had for dessert was also good! I would absolutely return to Akira Back. The atmosphere is nice, the food is amazing, and even the plates are gorgeous. read more

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Service was excellent overall, great recommendations, very friendly & professional, etc... the ambience / vibe is super sick, the seating is very good too, doesn't feel crowded and booths are a vibe. The food was A1, brother from another mother sushi rolls and the half and half pizza were stand outs for us. The rice and salmon cold dishes were top notch too read more

Akira Back - Waygu AB Wagyu Tacos - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Made reservations to come here with my boyfriend for my birthday and when walking in, you'll notice the place is pretty upscale and classy looking with dim lights and candle lit dinners. Got the lady murasaki drink which I enjoyed since I like cocktails that are on the sweeter side. For the food, however, we thought it was alright and honestly pretty average for their price points. We got some shareables including their crispy rice, wagyu tacos, show me the roll, as well as lamb chops for their main. My overall favourite would have to be the wagyu tacos, as it was pretty flavourful, although the portions were very small. The lamb chops and vegetable fried rice we had ordered was also very tasty, however, everything else was nothing special. Likely would not come back, simply because we found the food to be underwhelming. read more

Akira Back - Crispy rice + wagyu tacos - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Came here with colleagues for their tasting menu, and having heard great things about Akira Back, I was super excited! I only wish I saw the menu in advance; having arrived later, I wasn't given a copy. It would've definitely helped me in pacing myself so that I could sample and enjoy everything accordingly. Tuna / mushroom pizza The first course was a half-half tuna / mushroom pizza. Thin strips of tuna and king oyster crudo are served on top of a flat piece of crisp bread spread with mayo, and adorned with a generous drizzle of truffle oil and bits of shiso / sprouts. It was quite a yummy dish; I'm not a huge fan of mayo but I did find that it helped alleviate the heavier truffle oil. Ab wagyu tacos The second part of the first course was a deep fried rice shell with marinated beef bits. The sauce was slightly spicy, resembling chipotle, but I found the dish to be on the meatier and heavier side. It was, however, a crowd favourite. The vegetarians got a mushroom taco as an alternative. Yellow tail Serrano The second course were thin slices of yellow tail served in a citrus-based soy sauce. This was definitely one of my favourites of the night; it was a lighter dish that whet my appetite. Crispy rice Bite-sized Cajun-marinated and seared tuna were served on top of fried crispy rice and topped with wakame salad. I wish that there was less sauce; the same mayo dressing kept making a recurring appearance and was too much for me. Grilled Alaskan king crab This was a great dish; meaty chunks of king crab leg meat was fried and topped with a cheese-like umami sauce. While tasty, I also found this to be on the richer side. Seared u10 scallop This rich and plump scallop would've been a good dish; however, my particular piece still had dirt in it. I was therefore quite disappointed, and even the handsome sear couldn't impress me after that. Hot mess This melange of diced sashimi (salmon, tuna, snapper, etc.) looked like a hot mess indeed. It's served purposely sloppily on and within a maki roll, with a mayo dressing smothered on the top. By this time, unfortunately, I was beginning to get too full to truly appreciate the flavours. Brother from another mother This was a rich unagi / anago maki that was probably one of my favourites of the night. The foie gras on the top is a rich and creamy addition, and being the anago fan that I am, I appreciated the saltwater eel tempura. Miso black cod Holy, this was by far my top-rated pick of the night. I'm a sucker for black cod, and this buttery, creamy filet truly melted at the touch. The delicate and citrusy yuzu foam helped cut through the richness, and was a nice touch. Ribeye I was too stuffed to have anything more than a small bite; the piece I had was tender and had a good crust. Yuzu citrus To be honest, I was hoping that this dessert would leave a stronger and lasting impression, but it was quite forgettable. The curd was creamy, but seemed to clash somewhat with the milky strawberry gelato. Chocolate in a cup This indulgent dessert reminded me of a Ferrero Rocher in a cup! It had a molten centre and was fashionably adorned with a layer of dark chocolate sauce, with the golden words "Akira Back" written all over in small cursive font. We all pined for this dish, and although we would've had extra to go around (as some of our party had left early), the servers refused to give extra to the vegetarians without cost (they had their own desserts). Overall, the tasting menu at Akira Back is unique and different; however, so be warned that the dishes can be quite heavy. As similar dressings are used for each dish, the flavours can start to blend together and get to be a bit much. read more

Akira Back is my go-to restaurant for consistent Japanese fusion food. And of course their sexy and sleek interior and ambiance as well. I come here quite often so this is just a highlight of a few items that are my go-to each time I visit. My actual favorite item hasn't been around since COVID hit but if they ever decide to bring it back... you gotta order the truffle bomb A few of my other favourites... Toro Tartare: served with a medley of garnishes to make your own toro tartare taco. The toro is of course super rich and buttery Toro Caviar: self explanatory, beautifully presented with buttery toro wrapped with julienned beets, daikon and cilantro for some freshness and topped with a dollop of caviar Grilled Alaskan King Crab: This is actually crack, I can eat a whole portion to myself. The jalepeno adds subtle kick, and the sauce drizzled ontop is a perfect amount of sweet and savoury Hokkaido Scallop: This dish is so stunning. I love the presentation of the scallop and kiwi, only thing is that I'm not a fan of kiwi even on its own. But the scallop itself is fresh and delish paired with the yuzu soy Tuna/Mushroom Pizza: This is one of their signature items. With a drizzle of truffle oil and a mix of tuna and mushroom ontop of a baked tortilla. The components work well together, which is why this is one of their most popular items read more

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I visit this place every time I go to Toronto which is on average every 3 months. The food has been exceptional every time. I prefer it to Nobu. The sashimi melts in your mouth. The service, quality, the ambiance and freshness of the fish has been outstanding. Would highly recommend it. It is an expensive restaurant but worth every penny. read more

Amazing Sushi Pizza! Probably one of the best Sushi bars around. Amazing food and service.

The interior decor is definitely top notch and the ICONIC golden staircase. We came for a couple drinks and appies. However nicely plated their dishes were, we found majority to be quite greasy. We had the TUNA & MUSHROOM PIZZA (mushroom was my favourite of the two) and the WAGYU TACOS (just OK). read more

Akira Back - Mushroom and Tuna & Mushroom Pizza with some rolls in the back - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A very fancy spot in the downtown core that's tucked away from the busy street level, offering an interesting Japanese inspired cuisine that showcases culinary creativity of the chef. For the prices and portions, this is a real treat of a visit for most, and an occasion to dress up for photos on their gilded staircase (see social media geotags for reference). A reservation is a must, so plan ahead if this is on your radar! Upon arriving we're met with a moody, relatively crowded dinner scene with large and small groups, fancy and casual attire, a mix of different people having a great time catching up. If you're nervous about intimate places right now this is still comfortable because tables are organized to focus on your own party, but the aisles are narrow and busy. Once seated your server will take care of everything and answer all questions, so don't be afraid to ask! The menu is set up tapas style and pretty shareable, so that's a good option to try a variety of things - extra important given the price point in consideration. If the omakase is an option - it's definitely the best choice. If not, I recommend getting something from each section of the menu and ensuring to get a mix of hot and cold items--go with what catches what your eye first. The miso black cod is definitely a highlight recommended for everyone, but DO NOT get the pop rocks roll. You may be curious - but the flavour combination is unnatural and dissatisfying in a poor memory kind of way. If you're having alcohol - their signature cocktails on the menu are all great - ask your server about flavours and describe what you enjoy to get a recommendation. My party and I got a variety of different drinks and we each enjoyed what we got! Overall the meal was a good experience and I felt there was good variety on the menu for there to be an exploratory dining experience. For the price I felt I got the quality and service to match, but unfortunately it will be a long time before I'm back since I don't anticipate the menu changing significantly for a while - meaning it may not be worth my limited budget to return for the same thing. Definitely on my shortlist of places to bring guests if possible, and to recommend! read more

Akira Back - 48 Hours Wagyu Short Rib - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Knowing that this is Chef Akira Back's namesake restaurant set the expectation quite high before dining there, and it for sure did not disappoint. For a Thursday evening, the space started filling up towards the later end of the night. An innovative space that puts a twist on its dishes, you do not know what to expect only to be taken away by surprise. Some things we ordered for the table were: - Tuna/mushroom pizza: can get this half tuna half mushroom, or full topping of either - Hokkaido scallop kiwi: refreshing starter fusing seafood and fruits that is also beautifully plated - AB wagyu tacos: bite-sized tacos that had a tiny kick from the bulgogi sauce - Rock shrimp with sriracha ranch - Brother from another mother: signature roll with unagi, foie gras, ponzu aioli, and anago tempura - so decadent!!! - King crab fried rice All this sounds like a lot, but the portion sizes were perfect to split between 4 people and honestly, they were all so delicious that you probably won't be able to help yourself but finish it all. read more

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I've been to Akira Back a few times before but this was by far my worst experience service wise. Every other time I've been here, the service has been amazing (especially with Josh as my server) but this time, I feel like they did not meet the standard they set. For example, my table didn't have an QR code menu on the table so I asked for one multiple times to different staff members and no one gave me one. I just ended up finding the menu from my phone. Atmosphere wise, Akira Back is gorgeous inside. It looks beautiful and feels expensive. For food, we got a few different small plates to share. The portions are very small even for small plates. The wagyu beef tacos are really miniature. My favourite items ordered were: the crispy rice, the vegetable fried rice and the rock shrimp. The crispy rice is my favourite thing on the menu. I order it every time I come here and it never disappoints. The other times I've been here the server will do a sauce presentation for the table but this time they just left the sauce on the side for us to drizzle. Nonetheless, it was still tasty! The vegetable fried rice was delicious and really well made. The mushroom taste comes through the rice, which I love. I didn't order it on this occasion but usually I get the Tuna/Mushroom Pizza. I would recommend that over any of the other things I got on the menu if you like the taste of truffle. read more

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The food was okay , but the price was outrageous and the serving sizes were very small, I spent $150 usd and we were still so hungry after. The best part of this place is the service which was friendly. I would not return again just due to the price to food ratio which is just too small. read more

Akira Back - Sushi selection and protein roll. - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I visited here and was quite disappointed based on all the reviews I saw and the photos of the food I wanted to try. Some of the things I tried were the following: Cucumber salad - 8/10 refreshing and light definitely of course overpriced for what it is Crispy rice starter - 7/10 you don't taste much of the fresh fish because the sauce and the crispy rice overpowers it Salmon tataki - 5/10 the server highly recommended this but this was one of my least favourite dishes. The wasabi was over powering and I couldn't taste anything else other than their thick cream wasabi sauce they used as the base instead of a light ponzu Yellow tail carpaccio - 8/10 it was fresh had good balance of texture and could taste the freshness of the fish. I always love a bit of jalapeno with fresh sushi Japanese pizza - 8/10 this was unique and definitely worth a try Toro with caviar - 9/10 my favourite dish I think this would have been 10/10 if it had a little bit of uni on top Wagyu tacos - 9/10 loved this and recommend you give this a try everyone at our table did love this Toro tare tare with caviar - 7/10 the presentation was amazing but the waiter could have explained to our table that we had to prepare the tare tare ourselves because some of us thought we were suppose to eat it caviar service style instead the way it was presented. Until some of my friends said they think we're suppose to prepare the tare tare ourselves. For a dish that cost $180 I think the waiters should make the effort to simply just explain what is presented in front of us. Overall the service was ok but definitely not great for the high end aspect of this restaursnt especially for the prices they are charging they should have better customer service. This is not a place I would come back to when I visit toronto I've had better sushi and service at some places in Calgary such as maruju. read more

For your own good, please take your money and spend elsewhere. Spent $100 here and was very disappointed with the food. The service and ambience were great, but the food needs some work. Was so bad my bf and I had to get McDonalds after. Dined here on a Tuesday night and had high expectations after seeing photos. Ordered the Wagyu Tacos, Crispy Rice, Brother from Another Mother, and Wagyu Fried Rice. Wagyu Tacos: The size of this is a joke; I don't think this could even feed a 5 year old, and it was $22!! Further, this was an insult to real Wagyu and tasted like regular ground beef you defrost from Costco. Agree with some other reviews that this was super oily. I'll give them credit for the sauce, which was very flavorful and tasty. 1/5 Wagyu Fried Rice: Super oily and all the beef chunks we got were 90%+ fat. It was gross. 0/5 Crispy Rice: Probably the best thing we got. Nothing special and seaweed was overpowering. 2.5/5 Brother From Another Mother: Completely drowned in Sriracha Mayo-looking sauce which was so overpowering I couldn't taste anything else. 2/5 I really hope the restaurant takes steps to make this place worth the value. The ideas are great but from this experience, the execution was not there. read more

Akira Back - Wagyu Taco (see size comparison to my hand) - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I have mixed feelings about this restaurant due to a very bizarre experience with the reservation. I was part of a group and apparently they had reserved two tables to accommodate everyone. When we arrived, the restaurant claimed the 2nd reservation had been lost or cancelled and they could not seat us. We stood around for about 20 minutes waiting for the hostess and the manager to figure something out. It was a complete joke. It really shouldn't be that difficult. Either you can accommodate us or you can't, but to have us standing around for so long while you try to figure out if you have space is insane. There was some discussion about being seated in their private room, but they said there was a minimum spend that was more than what some people were comfortable with. There was very minimal communication between the hosts and our group while all of this was going on, so a few people in our party grew frustrated and walked out. I had waited quite a while to actually go to this restaurant, so I wasn't leaving! We were finally seated after a total of 30 minutes of confusion (some at a table, some at the bar). I started off with a Shogu Old Fashioned and it was very nice. For my dinner, I chose to have the Omakase, but I think I'd just choose to share a few dishes next time because some of the items I really wanted to try were not part of the set dinner. Don't get me wrong, everything they brought out was really good, but since they have such a great menu, I think I would have preferred to choose my own dishes from the ones I really wanted to try. A few people at the table did just that - selected a variety of dishes and shared everything - I think I had a bit of food envy during the meal! I guess I'll have to return soon so that I can enjoy some of the other menu items that I didn't get to try on this visit. It's definitely a splurge spot, as the Omakase was $90 and I also ordered an extra dish, plus cocktails. However, the food really is amazing and worth a return visit. read more

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The truth is I found this to be an average Japanese spot. Loved the ambiance & the service was excellent. The food was great I have no complaints but it isn't anything special or different than the other Japanese restaurants. My favorite was the tuna pizza because I like the crunch The wagyu tacos weren't as exciting as I thought & not so flavorful Will I come again? Probably not. But will I discourage you from coming? Also no ‍ read more

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Stunning from top to bottom. The food was delicious. The plating was beautiful. The service was wonderful. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming yet mysterious and very intriguing. Definitely coming back to this place. Girlfriends, boyfriends, husbands and wifeys...this is the place to be! read more

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This was my first time here. I decided to come here to celebrate my birthday with a couple of friends last week. This place did not disappoint! I highly recommend coming here if you don't mind the splurge, because you will break the bank. The interior of the restaurant is sleek and elegant and every dish came out to impress! Wagyu tacos: each order comes with a set of 4 mini tacos. Yes they are super tiny but what they lack in size, they will make it up in flavour, the Wagyu beef will punch you in the face filled with flavour! 4/5 Show me the roll: can't go wrong with shrimp tempura and salmon all in one roll! It had a great balance! 4/5 Grilled Alaskan king crab: again, the portion is small here, for 50$ it came with ~5-6 legs. But the flavour combination and the added texture coming from the mushrooms really made this dish worth it! 4/5 48 hours Wagyu short-ribs: hands down my favourite dish of the night. The richness coming from each bite is out of this world! 5/5 Honourable mentions: corn tempura. Who knew corn can taste so good. 4/5 Dessert: all desserts were beautifully crafted and presented, my favourite was the yuzu citrus simply because I love all things yuzu and the candied yuzu was a nice touch. 4/5 read more

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this place is amazing oh my god. 10/10. Price wise it's expensive as hell for the portion sizes but the food was so incredible that I didn't mind spending my hard earned coins. The ambience is so nice and cozy, it's dim and the interior is beautiful. Here's what I got: Lady Murasaki: 8/10. This layered drink was so pretty and super yummy! It leans on the sweet side. My issue was that the entire thing was basically ice and I could barely taste any alcohol. Wagyu Tacos: 10/10, they were super small (about 3 bites each) but so flavourful!! The meat was in a lovely ponzu sauce and it was tender, the shell was light and crispy. One of my favourite items of the night. Crispy Rice: 10/10. This is fried rice with tuna and a seaweed medley on top, coated with a spicy sauce. The combination of flavours and textures was absolutely impeccable. Brother From Another Mother: 10/10. I don't know what sauce they used here but oh my it was so good. This sushi was a little heavier but the flavours worked so well together and the sauced tied everything in, plus it's so visually appealing. Show me The Roll: 8/10. The fish was super fresh and the flavours were more subtle but still made an impact. I loved it, but i've also had similar sushi elsewhere so it wasn't anything super special. King Crab Fried Rice: 9/10 I'm a fried rice fanatic and this was bombbb. The top layer was extra crispy and the flavour was unlike any fried rice i've ever had. They don't put much crab which is a downside but the rice tastes like crab overall. Apple Huramaki: 10/10. I hate pies usually or anything with fruit that's cooked but I was so surprised with how good this was!! The dough was light and the cinnamon ratio was perfect. The apple was so tender and the whole thing paired so well with the ice cream and cream cheese sauce. Overall I would 100% go back and try everything else :) My bill was about $220 for all these items (including one more cocktail, and tax +tip) so it's definitely on the pricey side read more

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Showed up for a "reservation" made by my concierge but was turned away..... looked like a really cute spot read more

Akira Back - Reservation - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

The only surprised for the evening was a special lobster 4-ways menu for two ($100). Our waitress noted they're testing the dishes to see if there's interest, so what's detailed in the post is subject to change or may be discontinued all together. I think most of us coughed on our first sip of the lobster miso soup as we weren't expecting it to be spicy. The initial surprise aside, the rich hot broth was delicious, the lobster legs infusing the salty and spicy soup. Plump little mushrooms were strewn throughout and a nice addition with the seafood essence. Having had lobster sashimi a couple of times, Akira Back was the best experience - the lobster tail lightly torched to take away any gumminess, but the meat left raw and sweet. A bit of the freshly grated wasabi and house made soy sauce was all it took to flavour the dish. The lobster tempura was okay, but since the batter was dense (where are the wispy crunchy bits of tempura?) it ended up tasting like fish sticks instead of chunks of lobster claw. Akira Back needs to work on the batter's consistency and frying temperature of the oil as the sea urchin tempura ($18) was no better. The creamy urchin wrapped with citrusy shiso leaves was a good idea, if it weren't for the heavy coating that completely covered the seafood. What arrived with the fourth course seemed too small for two people - a small sliver of poached lobster with nori butter sauce. In general, this menu for two would be insufficient, tables will need to add on a couple of items to round out the meal. Perhaps a bowl of the wagyu fried rice ($14) for some grains? While it is a tad oily - not surprising with wagyu - the rice had such a great wok hay essence. It'd be even better with more scallion. read more

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The first time blew me away, every bite was a gem that I decided to come back again for a special occasion. The second time was still pleasant but had some misses. Stick to their seafood share-ables and you should be good for the most part! Highlights (In order) 1) Tuna Pizza - Usually not a fan of sushi pizza but this is just so amazing. Delicate and unique flavours - A must try! 2) Truffle 'Bomb' Croquette - This is really THE BOMB. That potato sauce makes you tempted to lick off the plate. It comes in three's, the awkward moment when you decide who gets the last one. 3) Hot Mess - Sashimi Poke in a Sushi - If you're feeling like a roll this is it! 4) AB Tuna Tacos - It's just so good. Enough said. 5) Salmon Tataki - Sliced seared salmon, it's simple but perfectly flavoured 6) Kimchi & Bacon Fried Rice - Another simple dish but executed perfectly and just delicious Do not recommend (Ordered from the worse) 1) Toban Filet Mignon - Big miss! It's served on a sizzling skillet with a lid on top and they will open it in front of you for a smoky show. The meat was missing the grilled charred element and tasted like it was steamed from being under the lid. The worst and really nothing special. I've had better for way less than $39. [waiter recommended it over the lamb we were thinking of ordering] 2) Brother from another Mother - The sushi is too rich from the combination of foie gras and having the sushi sit on a puddle of creamy sauce. It makes it too heavy... 3) Dessert, in general, is not their forte - I didn't like their Black Sesame Cheese Cake - Lack sesame flavour but looks like a work of art! Matcha-mousse cake and the apple dessert was probably better of the ones I've tried but not worth $12. A place like this you can expect consistent top-notch service, they will take your coats as you walk in. Our waitress was stylish with nice nails - matte grey with gold accents (love that combo, couldn't help but notice) and the waiter we had the second time was very friendly/personable. We reserved for a birthday, and our server even provided a pick from the dessert menu on the house. The first time experience was 5, second time was 3, so averages out to 4 star. It wasn't hard to get a table on a prime time and on weekends so that's a major plus. Also be aware they may have set menus on some holidays aka. Valentine's Day -my friends came on that day and weren't pleased that they had to order the set menu. The chef is Michelin-starred, but I say stick to the highlighted dishes and you won't be disappointed. read more

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The restaurant is beautiful aesthetically and the service was quick and dishes came out fairly fast. If you're a person who likes taking pictures, there's a beautiful staircase and opportunities for that. The food was mediocre, I thought the waygu steak tacos would actually be pieces of waygu steak but unfortunately it was ground beef and did not taste better then your average at home tacos. The steak was cooked to medium well done and it had loads of fat. And the lamb chops were cooked to perfection. Me personally I'm glad I went, but the food was not good so we probably won't go again. read more

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My husband and I came here on a Saturday night to celebrate my birthday. Upon arriving, we were greeted with a glamourous golden staircase that led us all the way up to the restaurant on the 2nd floor. The restaurant was very dim-lit, very lounge-like with what-I-feel-resembles-like-an-aquarium decor. The service was excellent! Our hostess recommended a few dishes and explained to us how each dish was cooked and what made each dish good. We took her recommendations and tried their AB Wagyu Tacos, King Crab Legs and Tuna Pizza. The Tuna Pizza was our favourite dish of the night! Fresh tuna slices on top of crispy tortilla chip with yuzu aioli sauce and truffle oil. It was super delicious! My husband and I still were still talking about how good it was even days after. Definitely a must try! My second favorite dish of the night was the King Crab legs. Super flavourful and fresh. My only complaint was that the portion was small, only about 6 chopped legs for $32. The Wagyu tacos was also tasty as well. Crunchy taco shells ( I think they were deep fried wonton shells?) with marinated wagyu beef and tomato ponzu. That night, we also tried their filet mignon and this sushi roll called, Brother from Another Mother. We were intrigued by the creative name and we came to realize the roll consisted of fresh water and salt water eel, foie gras and ponzu aioli. At the end of the meal, our hostess brought over a slice of matcha mousse cake on the house for my birthday. It was lovely. The only drawback here was that the dishes were pricey for the portion you get. But overall, we really enjoyed the food and dining experience here at Akira Back. read more

With New Years to kick off 2021 being a home event this year we decided to bring in akira back. The experience: very response member of the teams cell phone for calls / texts to arrange ordering and pickup. Fully masked and even brought food out to the car. The food: love akira back. Had a verity of food. A few stand outs: the tuna and mushroom pizzas. Amazing as always. The fried rice - oddly like the veg more than the beef (had better flavour). The sushi - I can't comment in next comment. But all of the food I ate tasted great! The mistake - we gave a list of allergy's to the restaurant. They did a good job but clearly made 2 mistakes with the sushi. I could not eat the sushi (luckily my wife had a piece first and caught it before I took a bite). I am glad that they accommodated allergy requests but not impressed they made a mistake. I would confirm every dish next time instead of giving my allergies in a list. I'm taking only 1 star for the mistake. I think if I had eaten the item I may have subtracted more. Happy 2021! read more

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So glad I gave Akira Back another chance as I visited before when they first opened and wasn't too impressed. Booking was super easy online, parking was easy too - we parked at the SOHO hotel and walked around the corner. We only paid $13 for parking here, as opposed to the Bisha Hotel they recommended for $20. The ambiance and decor is very sleek and dark, giving off that "luxurious" feel - beautiful spot for a date night! Even the stairs going to the second floor is glamorous. For food, we ordered: cucumber essence ceviche, wagyu tacos, wagyu fried rice, grilled alaska king crab, kurobuta pork belly, sashimi platter and brother from another mother roll. My least favourite were the cucumber ceviche and sashimi platter... the cucumber dish was sour and that left a weird after-taste in my mouth, I had to drink so much water to get rid of it. The sashimi platter was just okay.. it wasn't the freshest that I've had but the most expensive.. we got a few extra pieces because it took a while to come out but 10 pieces for $60 is still hella ridiculous. Besides those two dishes, we loved everything else - especially the king crab holy!! It was soo delicious and the meat slid right off the bone - the mushrooms and jalapenos really complimented the entire dish. This is our absolute favourite dish at Akira Back - we already agreed to get our own order of king crab next time we come back LOL. My second favourite is the brother from another mother roll!! The sauce is what made it so amazing. The wagyu tacos was good, it was a bit salty though. The wagyu fried rice was decent but tasted like beef fried rice from anywhere else, I'd probably skip this one next visit. The pork belly was delicious and tender, though a bit fattier than most pork belly we've had else where. Service was impeccable! From start to finish, our waters were always filled, tables always cleaned, always switched to clean dishes and our server Josh (I think?) always made sure we were taken care of. We received our food a bit slow but Josh kept us updated and apologized. As mentioned earlier, we did get some extra sashimi pieces to compensate for the wait so we can't even be upset. We never had to ask for anything throughout our whole meal except for the bill LOL Totally recommend Akira Back!! I can't wait to come back already read more

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I went to Akira Back a couple of days ago to celebrate a friend's birthday. We were running late due to a traffic accident but the hostess was very accommodating. When we arrived we were escorted to our table- a little corner spot that was secluded but still offered great people watching opportunities. The restaurant can best be described as swanky with an overall black theme and touches of gold. For drinks my friend ordered a Negroni and I had the Calm and Zen mocktail. We each loved our drinks and would definitely have them again. My mocktail had a strong ginger beer flavour and was beautifully presented, I often find that mocktails tend to be too sweet but this was perfect. For food we had the salmon tataki, the rock shrimp and the crispy rice to start. We absolutely loved the tataki and would definitely order it again. It was beautifully presented and so fresh and flavourful. The crispy rice was good but we found the rice to be a bit too chewy for our liking. The rock shrimp was good as well but nothing outstanding. For our mains we had the "pop rockin" roll, the "show me the roll" and the "hot mess" roll. The latter two of the rolls were wonderful. Great flavour, tasted very fresh and were presented nicely. We however did not enjoy the roll with the pop rocks. Minus the fact that it had pop rocks in it, the roll was your standard sushi shop roll. The pop rocks gave it this icky sweet flavour which we did not enjoy, I would definitely suggest skipping this one. I actually regret not sending this one back after the first bite. To end our meal we decided to order the potato purée (an odd ending but we were both eyeing it). This potato purée was so good! So nice and creamy and a good portion size for two people. We really enjoyed this and I would for sure order it again. It's listed as a side, I suppose to have with their steak, but it was a standout all on its own. Overall I would definitely come back to Akira Back. The service was great, the food was great (for the most part) and we really enjoyed the ambiance as well. read more

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A 6/5 experience. The entrance to Akira back is next to the Bisha Hotel and when you enter, I recommend taking the stairs instead of the elevators. They've painted the entire staircase gold which makes for great photos. The restaurant itself is stunning and was designed by Studio Munge - it really feels like you've walked into a high-end posh lounge; it can get a bit loud though. There's a bar on the side and a sushi bar at the back. Chances are if you're reading this review, you already know the food is excellent, so I won't need to expound on it. My recommendations are the tuna and mushroom pizza (one of their most popular dishes) and you can get it half-half (see my photos). The wagyu tacos are also a must-try (they're small but delicious). Prices are obviously up there but you're eating at a Michelin Star Chef's restaurant, what do you expect? The service was excellent. This is a place you want to take friends/family/date if you're really trying to impress them. read more

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Wow - we loved every items we ordered. The service was great as well. We will be back for sure :) Thank you read more

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Favourite item: Wagyu tacos - these come in 4 and while they are tiny... they are definitely mighty. Flavourful wagyu beef wrapped in a crispy (but not hard) shell topped with a spicy sauce and jalapeño pepper providing a little kick. Other items: Tuna and mushroom pizza - we did the half and half and I'm glad we did! I could mainly just taste the truffle oil and miso (I think?) sauce, but the two different toppings add different textures to each bite. Seared scallops - these are cooked to perfection and sit in a nice sauce/purée. The citrus fruit adds a nice touch to the flavour palette. Truffle Croquettes - yummy but not as exciting as I expected. I would recommend eating it all in one bite if you can! Kimchi fried rice with bacon; Show Me the Roll: Black Sesame Cheesecake - all tasty but nothing too special. Overall wonderful quality Japanese food with a nice fusion spin on each dish. The place is beautifully decorated and has a fun but classy vibe! For the old fashion lovers, theirs comes nice and smoky (literally)! read more

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Akira Back, located in Bisha Hotel, is an upscale Japanese-Korean fusion fine dining restaurant by the Michelin star chef Akira Back. The interior decor of the restaurant is very on point - dark-themed with modern art feel, and very close attention to detail (including the utensils and Akira Back-branded plates). Service is VERY good, attentive, friendly, and fast. The menu items are very unique and creative, with things that you wouldn't find anywhere else. Portion sizes are good for sharing. The "must gets", in my opinion: 1) Truffle "Bomb" Croquettes (marinated sweet shrimp croquettes, topped with sea urchin & caviar, on a bed of potato purée foam) - It's called a "bomb" for a reason. Each croquette is a burst of flavour bomb in your mouth (the combination of shrimps inside, uni, caviar, and potato foam is a winner). The potato purée foam itself is enough to make you want to lick the plate clean. 2) Toban Mushrooms (mixed mushrooms with yuzu kosho) - Great mix of 4-5 different types of mushrooms (king, shiitake, oyster, enoki mushrooms) in a nice, delectable sauce... comes out on a sizzling hot plate. 3) Miso Black Cod (with ab sake yuzu foam & shishito peppers) - I'm a big fan of Japanese-style miso black cod. This one was done pretty well. The yuzu foam gives a nice citrus flavour that contrasts the saltiness of the sauce on the cod. 4) Octopus Roll (octopus cakes wrapped in crispy rice with furikake & sesame seeds, and marinated baby octopus salad with pickled vegetables & wakame seaweed) - This is SO unique and can't be found anywhere else. It was new on the menu (just came out a few weeks before we went there). The best and most creative roll out of all 3 rolls that we tried that night. 5) Whitefish Aburi (with ginger and ab sake soy) - Unique, tasty flavour that's different than other aburi I've tried in other Japanese restaurants. Other items we ordered that are also pretty good: 6) Crispy Rice topped with Cajun Tuna (with nori paste, spicy ponzu aioli) - Quite spicy, even without the spicy ponzu aioli. This was my least favourite. 7) House Salad (mixed greens, carrot, green beans, cherry tomatoes, with ginger dressing) - Ain't your average Japanese restaurant salad... pretty good mix of fresh vegs and good-sized portion (can easily feed 2 people). 8) Grilled Asparagus - Nice, simple, charred grilled asparagus (pretty big pieces). 9) Protein Roll (crab mix & asparagus, wrapped in soybean paper, topped with salmon, tuna, flounder, and yellowtail) - This was somewhat disappointing... too much mayo, and it wasn't as unique / creative as the other dishes. 10) Show Me the Roll (shrimp tempura sushi roll, topped with salmon belly aburi and chipotle sauce) - Spicy but with big pieces of salmon belly aburi. read more

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