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Akira Sushi Bistro

4.2 (247 reviews)
ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
Closed • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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Casual
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Good for groups
Good for kids

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Jemily H.

I've been to this location 2x after a cycle class. Always delicious, fresh, and a great ambiance. Ranging from your classic rolls to unique rolls like the Sweet Tart Roll with Torched salmon, crab, avocado, cucumber with Japanese citrus and fish eggs, this spot will leave you full and leaving happy. The sake menu is nice too! Great for a pop in casual dinner with the girls or a group of friends. Service was very polite and went nice and beyond to make our experience. I'll absolutely be back!

Firecracker, grace and vegetable rolls
Benjamin J.

Love the sushi especially the firecracker roll which is one of their specialty rolls. My son loved the chicken katsu as well. Service is quick and to the point. The restaurant is clean and neat. This restaurant was recommended to us by one of our friends and glad we got to try it at last.

Adrianna L.

The udon noodles were chewy and fresh. Broth was rich and so comforting. It had the right amount of saltiness and umami. Perfect meal after a long day. Staff was kind and made sure everything was good.

Avocado salad
David C.

Best japanese rest in ashburn cook and serve by japanese Sushi japanese dishes, great service very attentive

Shrimp Tempura Roll, Spicy Salmon Roll, Spartan Roll, Spicy Yellowtail Roll

I've been coming here for about a year now since I first tried Akira, & now it's a staple in my sushi restaurant rotation's. The service is always friendly & welcoming. The staff are very respectful & helpful. I usually always eat here at 5pm when they open, so I beat any dinner rushes; so it's never crowded or loud. 5/5 sushi restaurant!

Winter Fire Roll
Jerry L.

Rating ***** An experience I'd always remember **** I am coming back *** I'd be willing to come back ** Wouldn't recommend anyone * Disastrous experience/restaurant *** Next time I'm in Ashburn I'd come in and try the sashimi Akira Sushi Bistro is a sushi restaurant for people who want a variety of choices for their rolls. Known for its fresh sushi and various choices for specialty rolls, I stopped into the restaurant as I tried to find a nice lunch spot to sit down and eat. Inside you'll be surrounded by wooden finished furniture with neutral tones, warm overhead lights, and mostly seating for tables for 4 and more. I agree with the other reviews about the wide range of rolls as they had specialty rolls on a board as well as a separate special menu. I ended up settling on the yakitori to try their appetizers and ordered the specialty winter fire roll. First, the yakitori, which sat in a bed of teriyaki sauce, was tough as I had to make a decent effort to chew the pieces. The pepper and onions were nicely grilled being tender with light char on the sides. Next was the Winter Fire which I had high hopes for as it contained salmon and white tuna, my two favorite types of fish. Although the fish was fresh the Winter Fire was more like a Winter Dessert as the kewpie mayo in the roll overpowered the natural smoky and savory flavor of the white tuna and seared salmon that makes this roll so good. My advice is to switch out the sauce. Although I left my trip to Akira slightly disappointed with the rolls, I'm still optimistic about coming and trying the sashimi, perhaps with a couple of friends.

Edamame
Lisa M.

My husband and I eat dinner here, and it has the best sashimi and sushi. We have been to more expensive restaurants in Ashburn and Falls Church, and we prefer the taste, quality, and service at Akira. We share edamame, sashimi regular, and a couple of rolls. I love the Alaskan roll and the Akira Moonlight. My husband has tried several of their rolls, and they're all delicious. The staff always offer a warm welcome when we arrive, and they are extremely attentive and caring.

The food is good and nice service.
Bam P.

The. Food is very good and nice service and the atmosphere is very chill and good place to have lunch or Dinner. We ordered chirashi and sea urchin roe.

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Mike B.

Solid sushi option in Ashburn. The fish was fresh, and they have a decent sake selection. The decor is cute for a strip mall restaurant, and the servers are friendly.

Veggies tempura

What a great place for sushi in Ashburn!!! Service was excellent, courteous, welcoming, and attentive. The chef also greeted and acknowledged when guests arrived or leaving. Restaurant was clean, perfect lighting with appropriate decor to highlight the cultural aspect! My standard for sushi is high, and Akira did show quality fresh fish and seafood. We ordered Akira Sunlight, Vegas rolls and Yellowtail nigiri. For appetizers, we enjoyed the salad and miso soups on the house. We also enjoyed the calamari and seaweed salad. All in all, it was a very pleasant dining experience and the food was fresh! Will definitely come back for more...

Excellent sushi and great service. We enjoyed the sushi boat with a lot of delicious and gorgeous sushi! Make sure to order a Sapporo!

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Food and service are excellent! This is a favorite stop when we are in the area. Love the Bento boxes for lunch.

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The sushi boat had a variety of delicious pieces. All the fish were fresh and flavorful. And the service was impeccable.

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