You know when you go out to eat and then two days later you're like "remember that bomb sushi we got??" I can't stop thinking about it! And we ate at the bar where it was super personable and cool vibe and great service. read more

Wow wow wow!! I think I had the best miso soup I've ever had in my LIFE here! I was also lucky enough to have the Dungeness Crab steamed bun tacos while they were on special.. while they were a LIIIIIITTLE spicy for my liking they were so good and so filling. I also snagged some of their version of fried chicken (I'm not remembering the name off the top of my head) but it was FRESH and HOT! As I left they also gave me an extra dipping sauce for the extra chicken I had left! The service was great! Thor the bartender was SO nice and wonderful to talk to! My waiter, whose name I didn't catch, was very attentive and answered any questions I had. I love the ambiance of the historic house and they really did fuse Asian and American pop culture on their upper level. read more

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Hands down some of the best sushi!! The cold smoked yellow tail (hamachi) was buttery and fresh. I also appreciated the vibe and ability to walk in on a Saturday evening. We also tried a cool complimentary roll as well. We will definitely come back!! read more

Just had dinner here this last week and came home and got on yelp to write a review and decided to read some first. wow! some of the bad reviews are just ridiculous. The chef owner was amazing. Food was great. Service was great. I cannot wait to go back. We have tried many sushi places since moving here from California and everything has been crap. We will 100% be back and we will 100% refer everybody to Akira!!! read more

Sushi was pretty good. It's the awful service that compelled me to rate it so low. We were disappointed by the service we received last night. From the moment we arrived, the hostess appeared visibly distressed and was quite short with us, which made the welcome feel uninviting. Unfortunately, the experience didn't improve once we were seated. Our server was rude and blunt throughout the evening, offering little warmth or attentiveness. When asked about a recommendation he would make on the menu, he just responded with, "well don't you want to pay more?" We understand that everyone can have an off night, but the overall lack of courtesy made what should have been an enjoyable outing feel uncomfortable and tense. This is the second time I've had an uncomfortable experience at this restaurant. read more

We have some decent options for sushi in the area. But Akira is hard to beat with its creative offerings, presentation, friendly staff and fun atmosphere. read more

Absolutely the worst service ever experienced almost felt like they didn't even want us there. Hostess (short, beanie, jeans and sweater) and bartender need to find other careers because customer service is not for them. I'm sure the food is amazing if people actually put up with that to be able to actually get the food. These types of employees lose business for you. Went to sushi pure to drop $400 instead read more

First time patrons @ Akira in Eugene, OR. !! What an experience! We were looking for a great sushi restaurant and we weren't sure what to expect, but the reviews were amazing, so we were up for it and very pleasantly surprised! First of all, Akira doesn't look like your typical restaurant on a major street, but luckily it had a discrete light in a window so we knew we found it! Akira has very limited seating, and does not take reservations during regular week days, so we were not able to secure a coveted upstairs spot, but rather happy enough to be seated at a nice table downstairs. We did make our way up there before leaving and next time we'll be prepared to call ahead of time! Our host was very hospitable and made our time here a truly enjoyable one. The food was quite delicious indeed! We treated ourselves to their savory dishes and a sweet treat to end the night. Everyone was so welcoming and happy to be there. The food was inspiring. One of a kind experience to be enjoyed time and time again, as their limited menu constantly evolves! Thank you. read more

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Excellent restaurant and maybe the best in Eugene. It's spendy but highest quality food and ingredients and always superb service. Their cocktails are also wonderful. Try their creative daily specials, they have never let me down. Dungeness crab steam bun tacos. If it's on their specials do NOT skip this. The seasonal hand rolls are also a must. read more

Best sushi in town?? NO!!!! Not even close. Who wants to wait two hours for their food to come out?! Poor service. And if you're going to advertise Pork Belly in your "bun tacos", it should be pork belly and NOT bacon! read more

The upstairs dining room at Akira is a definitely a good time. The menu is mainly small plates, geared to sharing, along with tasty, creative cocktails. I'm tempted to say this place is like Meiji's younger, more eclectic cousin. We came around 7:30pm on a Saturday, thankfully it was not very crowded. It's a funky cozy attic space, a bunch of different-sized tables. I liked the decor with old-school comic books and other fun things. Cool music created an upbeat vibe. I started off with the mezcal-based "Take a Look Around" cocktail ($11) and it was delicious, nice and smoky and smooth, served in an interesting glass. The "Pickled Things" plate ($8) was pretty awesome, I really enjoyed the variety of tastes and flavors, and it was thoughtfully arranged Next up was the steam bun tacos. They have 3 different kinds, I went for the chicken karaage (fried chicken Japanese-style) and they were great (2 for $14). The crispy texture of the chicken combined with the soft bun was very enjoyable, and the flavor was popping. Then we had the Donburi bowl of the day ($34), which is a big bowl of rice and seafood. There was a good amount of salmon and tuna, along with two entire fried soft-shell crabs. It was quite delicious. You pay a little extra for the quality of food, and if you want to satisfy a large appetite, it won't come cheap. I'm looking forward to working through this menu! read more

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I was disappointed with our experience. The food is acceptable, but you need to know there's a different menu if you sit upstairs instead of downstairs. If you enjoy a glass of wine with a meal, don't go here because they don't serve wine. They need a website so patrons know what they are getting themselves into. The service was excellent once the bartender took over. It was a Monday night so things were slow For me, it was a disappointing experience. read more

Went a couple years ago twice. Very good, best in town for Japanese food, maybe Izumi and two other spots on the same level that falls below this spot but those are just Korean people not putting their soul into the food this is actual Izakaya as they claim to be. read more

Went on Sunday evening. Waited 20 minutes to be seated. That wasn't too bad. When we got to the table we ordered quickly but then waited 45 minutes for our food. When we asked the waiter about our order he said he didn't control the sushi chefs. No apology. Food was good but not worth the wait or the attitude. read more

Superb meal, interesting flavor profiles in every dish, the tempo and flow was spot on.

So good! We tried to sample a little of everything and everything we tried was amazing. Service was fantastic!! Would definitely recommend this restaurant. One of the nicest places in Eugene. It is pretty small, so you may want to get there right when they open to get a table. Monday and Thursday are supposed to be their slowest days. read more

Incredible staff who genuinely care about the food they work with. My favorite restaurant in Eugene, hands down.

Service was amazing and the food was great including the cheesecake. Even though we were past closing almost an hour they were very nice and never felt rushed read more

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A cool trendy restaurant. Love the layout and wood look simple and clean. Nice sushi type bar plus a limited amount of tables downstairs and maybe 3 upstairs where the bar is located. Bartender was very friendly and professional. The staff here works together to make sure that you enjoy yourself. It was fairly busy with only one server and it was enough! Great service because of the teamwork. The steamed buns are delicious and creative, I thought some combinations were too sweet for me but well executed. Sushi is top notch the scallop appetizer was epic as well as the sprouts. Go check it out! read more

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Absolutely delicious sushi, and the people were so nice! We sat at the sushi bar and had such a great time talking to the sushi chefs and other people there. Highly recommend this place! read more

This place sucks, they don't do "substitutions" but he said I can't get eel sauce or any sauces to dip my sushi into, if you have a allergy or anything then goodluck, they took a hour and a half to bring out 3 simple rolls and didn't say anything about it, they were out of half their ingredients including rice and salmon but don't do substitutions lol only cool thing about the place is the way the restaurant is decorated. read more

From the moment I stepped in, I knew this would be a very special meal. The atmosphere is electric and magical and the food was incredible. Best sushi in the state. read more

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This was our first time at Akira and it was amazing. I am from Los Angeles and am always disappointed by Sushi in other places. Akira could be the best sushi in Oregon it is definitely in the top 3. Everything was amazing. The sushi chef was super passionate, knowledgeable and added to the zen of the whole experience. Each bite was visual and epicurean art. Can't wait to go back!!! read more

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Wow! Delicious and beautiful food with attentive service in a chill, yet sophisticated atmosphere. This hidden gem is a must visit for seafood lovers, Asian fusion foodies and those who just love really good food. read more

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The sushi was okay / fish quality seems good for what little there was... but quite frankly this place is way over rated on yelp - so not worth the money you pay for so little food. I have no problem paying for sushi but this is the most expensive in town and certainly not the best. Spicy tuna by the way was totally lacking in flavor and wasn't spicy at all. Just way too over priced.We went and ate at a taco truck afterwards because we were quite hungry after dropping $80 for a couple of snacks at this place. No return here for us read more

The host pick and chose which customer to serve without utilizing order in line. After one hour of being ignored and all the other people that came after us got seated , and there were a bunch of unoccupied tables indoor/ outdoor/ and upstairs, we left. We only have a small party of less than 4. The building look like someone's home built in the early 1900. Was told that our teen cannot go upstairs because she is under 18. Later on, a group (who came after us) went upstairs by themselves and took a 10 year old with them. There is some preferential treatment going on. Not very kosher if you ask me. read more

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Been a favorite spot in Eugene of mine for a while and I've been here for private events and many dinners with friends and my wife. the food is always great, and the service has been good as of This experience. I decided to bring family to show them one of favorite restaurants in town, Drinks were great, food started coming out then had just stopped. We noticed the sushi chef was talking to the people in front of him quite a bit and looked like he may have missed a couple of our orders. After waiting for a long time for the last two dishes we politely asked about them and were returned with an answer of "they will be ready when they're ready." After waiting an additional 15-20 minutes we asked again and the waiter had a very rude and defensive response to my mom about "not letting tofu ruin her night". At that point I told him not to be rude to my mom and he said "you got it". That's when we asked for our bill and opted for them to not bother making the last dishes. I'm not sure what's up with the attitude from the new waiter but it was really uncalled for and left a terrible taste in all of our mouths. read more

Uniqueness at its finest. Thor the bartender is a true gem even though he has never had Chipotle or a Mexican pizza which is a little suspect IMO. Duck tacos were top tier... too bad I ordered the last one. Literally ever because today was the last day it's on the menu. Tahini chocolate cheesecake was also a winner. Come for the food...stay for the soundtrack. read more

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Very pretentious. Food is okay, but the menu is incredibly limited. Their handrolls are $14, and with that price tag, I would expect to be able to choose what goes into them, but you apparently can't? No soft drinks, but they have every IPA under the sun, even though half of those taste like garbage anyways. Service was subpar, the waiter was kind of weirdly condescending and didn't give us much attention. We are very polite, easy customers, and it was a bit disappointing to have to wait so long just to order our entrees, as we finished the apps very quickly. The actual atmosphere was okay, but it's literally just a house. A nice house, but you don't really get a lot of privacy and it was pretty hot in the entire place. All in all, kind of meh. Overpriced, pretentious, and full of itself. Personal gripes as well: We got the fried shrimp, and it was $8 for 3 pieces of shrimp, and a good half of the shrimp was inedible because it gets stuck to the inside of the shell and cant be pulled out without lots of effort when you fry it with the shell on. Why do so many places in Eugene leave the shell on? It doesn't enhance flavor, it's just more work for the customer for zero benefit. read more

Akira is by far one of my favorite restaurants in town! The service was amazing - our waiter was friendly, attentive and recommended an amazing bottle of Sake based on our drink preferences. I also tried two cocktails, the Face Off and the Naatu Naatu. Naatu Naatu was my favorite, super easy to sip and on the sweeter side - I highly recommend. We tried a lot on the menu! They had two specials, an A5 Wagyu Steak and Fish Salad. We paired them for a surf & turf and we're not disappointed! We also got the shrimp, miso soup, steam bun tacos (mala-Nashville fried chicken & salt roasted prime rib), pork ribs, chef's choice hand roll, and salmon roll. Everything was absolutely delicious! The freshest ingredients and unique flavor profiles all around! My favorite items were the wagyu steak, fish salad, prime rib steam buns and salmon roll. The ultimate line up! If you have the opportunity to dine here, take it - you won't be disappointed! Already planning my next visit back. read more

Scrumcious. Charming environment in a warm, cozy craftsman house with an upstairs and downstairs area, both surrounded by fir walls and hardwood floors. The chef just had a baby, so he is out on paternity duties, so the sushi menu is currently limited. I can't wait for him to be back. We ordered the tofu bowl, salmon rolls, spicy chicken tacos and mochi dessert. Everything was delicious, perfect really. Our server was also very sweet and made excellent recommendations. read more

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Akira was a lovely dinner for two. The menu is a bit limited, but all high-quality. The drinks were delicious, the setting was cozy and modern, and the service was excellent. It can be a tad pricey, dinner for two was almost $100, but you pay for high-quality, and this is a high-quality restaurant. would definitely visit again for another date night. read more

Hands down best restaurant in Eugene! Very clear that everyone working there has a real passion for the craft. I am consistently impressed by everything on the menu, and have a hard time keeping myself from spending far too much. If you consider yourself a "foodie" this place is a must. Yes it is worth waiting for a table, yes it is worth the price tag. I hope they stay around for a very long time. read more

We had a wonderful dinner here on a trip to Eugene. We weren't exactly sure what to expect but loved that this restaurant is located in a former house. The decorations are fun and it felt very homey inside. There was a bit of a wait but we were able to order drinks while waiting which was great. We loved the food. We had a variety of things, including the carrots+radish, pickled bean sprouts, scallops, pork belly steam buns, hand rolls, salmon roll, and sashimi. Everything was super flavorful and delicious. Our favorites were the scallop dish, the hand rolls, the bean sprouts, and carrot dish. We were super impressed and can't wait to return when we're back in Eugene! read more

First time in last night and it was excellent. Iz was great at the bar mixing very unique and tasty drinks. The food was delicious and beautiful. I love sushi and this will be a regular stop for something different. read more

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Love the food.. Great service and drinks Hanging out by the bar or on the patio are all really good experiences read more

Eugene is my oyster. Dinner last night at Akira with Nicole and Vicky was an evening of deliciousness, discovery and total entertainment. Chef Taro has outdone himself. This new restaurant is more than five stars. Saying this restaurant is special is an understatement. Much much more than world class sushi every item is brilliantly prepared as a great tasting work of art. The seafood is of the highest level as are the carnivorous offerings. With restaurants this good Eugene is fast becoming the best of the best. read more

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Akira delivers on service and flavor with their drinks and eats! You can't go wrong with the BBQ ribs and the Taro the Killer cocktail is my all time favorite. read more

Amazing time at the bar last night. Staff was welcoming and friendly to this visitor. Uni was the special. Uni was delicious. All was delightful, including my Con Air cocktail. I had hamachi sashimi and hand roll. The old house was a nice location as well. read more

Akira is a Japanese inspired eatery that focuses on quality dishes, unique drinks, and excellent customer service. Coming into an unsuspecting home the quaint ambiance of Akira is warm and inviting. Heading upstairs takes you to a small bar with tables and small side rooms to sit. Each setting will give you a different experience but I highly recommend sitting at the bar. The food is fantastic and consistently changing to match the season and what is fresh in the region. The steam bun tacos are fantastic and I hope they are able to bring some cuitlacoche back to the menu. The real hidden gem to this place is the unmatched playlist that keeps the mood lively and your head boppin. Stop by Akira and don't mind the wait because you're in for a real treat. read more