The price was really great! The tip is 15% and is obligatory (that was a little strange, we were asked to add exact 15% to the bill) but that did not spoil the experience. Great place for some sushi! :) read more

We've passed by this place a lot and finally decided to stop in - a great decision. We ordered 5 special rolls and beef negamaki and all of it was delicious. The fish was fresh, the presentation was great, and I only wish I had more space in my stomach so I can get more. Definitely will be returning! read more

Had a really wonderful time celebrating an anniversary here. The food was excellent, I highly recommend the Golden Dragon roll. So delicious! The service was also super fast and the staff very nice. Don't forget to try the mochi ice cream while you're here! read more

Wonderful classy atmosphere. Get the bento box lunch special--you get miso soup, salad, shumai dumplings, rice, and a variety of enteés to choose from for $9! I also had great tempura with tons of different vegetables as well as shrimp and even chicken. The breading was very crisp and light. For dessert get the mochi balls--your choice of vanilla, red bean, or green tea ice-cream wrapped in rice flour. We'll definitely go again! read more

I love Ako, they're my neighborhood go-to for sushi! I have lots of food restrictions and Ako totally accommodates me. The waitresses and waiters are always so sweet and make me feel at ease when ordering. For a local sushi spot, you can't beat it! read more

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I had a solid meal here. Zach S said it right when he said "Better than Samurai however not as good as Bozu". But really, what is as good as bozu?? The portions and prices here are good when the sushi craving hits you but you don't want to go balls to wall crazy. I ended up having a beer, a sm hot sake, two orders of squid sashimi, tako, salmon roe (they were out of uni), soup and a few other sashimi items. They were all very good. I had the wasabi roll with salman, tuna and wasabi tobiko and it was really nice. I was really pleasantly surprised with this place. I imagine I hit it at a good, fresh moment. It is, so far, my favorite mid range sushi place around Williamsburg. read more

Prior to a show at Brooklyn Bowl I came in here on Zach M.'s recommendation. I'll tell you what: not a bad call. Dining quickly at the sushi bar, I went with a light meal of a green salad and the Honey Dragon Roll ($13). The salad was definitely larger than expected. The roll was delicious, especially since it came with an awesome honey wasabi sauce. There were plenty of interesting special rolls on the menu to choose from ($11-$13 range, pretty standard, at least for Manhattan), and I'd definitely encourage people to try those if you're into that sort of thing. My next meal here will be strictly sushi and/or sashimi though, so I can get a feel for the fish itself. One downside is that this place is fairly small. With seating for maybe 30 people total, I can imagine the place potentially filling up on weekends during peak hours. The decor is simple but a few strategically-placed tea candles add nicely to the atmosphere, and I could see coming in here for a low key date. The music, however, left a bit to be desired -- it was like the awful elevator/waiting room music that drives people crazy. Yuck. More than anything, I noticed that the sushi chefs take great pride in their presentation. I think that would set Ako apart from other sushi spots in a similar price range. Even meals like the sashimi deluxe were plated extremely well (it took the chef 5+ minutes to arrange everything once the fish was sliced) -- the chefs utilize large leaves, light-up cubes, martini glasses and decoratively-placed sauces to achieve interesting presentations. Tacky? Perhaps. But I like when a restaurant puts care into how food is presented. Overall impression: with decent fish, creative rolls, simple decor and solid service -- this was the perfect, quick, inexpensive meal that I was looking for. read more

Love this place. The sushi is fresh. The service is great. Big fan of the sake. I've brought many friends here and they all love it. I haven't had a bad experience yet. If you love sushi, check it out. read more

Bad service. Sub par food. Ordered chicken, got fat-ridden beef. Server was rude. read more

Easy breezy place to pop in for a quick suish Dinner, even on a Friday. I prefer to order in but either way I am always pleased with the freshness and quality...and speed to deliver. Some fun roll choices too! Nothing fancy but hits the spot, great local choice read more

Sushi=fresh and delicious. It's not the cheapest sushi place in the Williamsburg area, but it is definitely the best for its price rage. There used to be a different sushi place in this location, but this one is better. We ordered the sushi and sashimi for two, and it was filling and yummy. I've also ordered takeout from here several times, and that's good too. The lady who seems to be the owner is nice. read more

This place surprised me. 13 years living in this area and I had never been. Walking up I was thinking it was going to be your typical Rosé Napkin establishment; however as I sat down and took off my coat, I noticed they did not have rose napkins. Pleasantly surprised we ordered our usually 1 choice roll, 2 tobiko sushi, and 3 pieces salmon sushi. A lucky thing happened though, the waitress talked me into ordering the live scallop special. I love scallop, but was a bit hesitant about ordering it here as I didn't want to be unimpressed by my beloved scallop. As we saw dishes arriving at neighboring tables I was surprised, yet again, by the ornate plating. I wasn't sure if this was one of those over the top decorations... But boy did that sea urchin look good sitting on top of that mountain of ice served in a cold glass bowl. The wiggling scallop was amazing and the food was good all around. No rose napkins here. Great food and pride in presentation is not a bad thing. Good stuff. Taste *** Price** Atmosphere** Wasabi-serve fresh with special!! Ginger- Rose Napkin-No, wins an extra point for that! read more

Great food and great service with an open kitchen so you can see the action. They also have an awesome lunch special!! Love it here :) read more

Ako - California Roll Crunchy Crunch Spicy Tuna Roll Shrimp Tempura Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My FAVORITE restaurant! Me & my hubby go here all the time. Food excellent and service excellent! Be sure to have sake with your meal.

We've been ordering from Ako for years and usually the meal is always great. The last few times we've had delivery, the fish has been fresh and delicious. But the sushi rice has been over cooked and mushy. It's kind of wrecked the whole meal. Not sure what's going down on. It seems like the rice should be the easy part. read more

Absolutely positively the best Sushi place ever in Williamsburg. First off, I know they are getting a liquor license at some point, but right now its BYOB.. and they are more than attentive and hospital about bring your own in. The waitstaff is not only ridiculously attentive without being overbearing, but they're also friendly and awesome. The sushi quality is great. The prices are even better. And the presentation is magnificent, I'm a suck for glowy lights any day. If I wouldn't die of mercury poisoning I would come here every day of my life. read more

One of my fav. Restaurant in the neighborhood. Kani salad and crispy calamari are my favs

The lunch special is great-soup, salad and 2 rolls for $11! Make sure to get the free scoop of green tea ice cream! read more

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We stopped in while running errands in the neighborhood and were pleasantly surprised! The service was excellent and the restaurant was clean. We very much enjoyed the music selections and there were several great specials on the menu. We loved the miso soup and salmon sashimi don. We plan to return and would absolutely recommend a visit. read more

Great ambience and quick service. Good value for money for the quality of sushi they serve.

Good place for a fair price sushi! I ordered unagi and it was really good. Like the locations and the interior design. Good service and quality food read more

The BEST sushi place in Williamsburg, possibly in all of brooklyn. As of right now it is BYOB with a wine store less than a block away. The sushi is incredible and the service is just as good. I LOVE the dinosaur roll and their crunchy spicy salmon/tuna roll is incredible too! There are plenty of options of places to go for sushi in this city but once you go here, it will be hard to imagine going anywhere else. For the price, you will not find a better value anywhere and the garden in the back is great on a cool day or a warm night! GO TO AKO! read more

I was there on last Sunday, I had pleasure to experience their food. The sushi rolls were freshly and quickly prepared. We chose the lunch special which was 3 different sushi rolls server with miso soup and nice fresh salad. They don't charge for tea, which was also a nice surprise. I really appreciate, that the place is very neat. You can see the chefs preparing food. It's a nice experience. Service was friendly, attentive and really welcoming. It was my first visit, but I have to come back and definately try all the other items they offer in their wide menu! They also do the deliveries, min order is 15$! read more

Extraordinarily sub-par takeout for this neighb. I'm not saying their food is disgusting, it's just lifeless and made without any love. Sadly north williamsburg is pretty much a quality sushi wasteland, but I'd certainly recommend Bozu if you can spend a bit more and deal with their hipster attitudes. read more

Ha... dubbed "Racist Sushi" because of an unsavory experience I've once encountered here... It was a cold and rainy summer evening. The boyfriend and I wanted some sushi, so we trekked to Ako. Since the garden in the back was rained out, we sat in the front, right behind the sliding glass windows, which were left open. I was getting splashed by the bad weather, so I kept my hoody on. The food was great, the service was good, especially since it was a very slow night and not too many customers ventured out because of the storm outside. I needed to use the bathroom, so I got up and proceeded to the back. One of the waitresses stopped in front of me and said, "Bathroom for customer only!" I looked at her, then around the somewhat empty establishment and thought, didn't you just serve me the sake! I just calmly said, I'm sitting in the front with my boyfriend. I was then "allowed" to use the bathroom. We haven't gone back since, but I do miss their rolls. I should've gotten a manager or something. But, then again, I didn't want to be "that" person... Other than that, I like the food. When they say a roll is spicy, they live up to the word. It became our regular spot because the sushi is pretty good, plus the presentation is nice. Once my heavy heart subsides, I will return back. Only on sunny days though... 2 stars for that one bad experience 4 stars for the food So I averaged out their rating. read more

Best sushi we had in New York... and we lived in Japan. Definitely recommend for a cozy night out.

horray horray horray. Man do I love me some sushi. Walking by the space that was formerly Wasabi and noticing the change of name, I had to see what the deal was. Vast improvements in pretty much every way. We ordered the sushi for 2, and it arrived on a massive plate (probably about 3 feet long) with a decorative roll in the center arranged in a martini glass with a glowy ice cube lightey thing. Sort of more bells and whistles than I'm used to with my sushi, but props to them for paying such good attention to presentation. The fish itself was all amazingly fresh. The service was friendly and happy and positive and everyone seemed to really want to be there, a rarity in the NY restaurant biz - they're so new, they're not even jaded yet! Crazy. Complimentary decorative and delicious seared tuna and seaweed salad amuse bouche. Classy touch. Really, nothing bad to say. Even the price was right ($40 for the massive sushi for two choice.) Also had the agedashi tofu. Huge portion, delicious, and $5. And they deliver. Ako, you are my new go-to sushi joint fo-sho. Sparkles and love. This is what sushi dreams are made of. read more

If you are looking for a good sushi place within Williamsburg area come to Ako Sushi. I have been here twice and have gotten the Turo Dynasty. Bae! read more

The place has great prices and good quality of food, always everything is delicious and is cozy even when it's raining I love to hide in this place and eat soup; Philadelphia rolls and a Sapporo read more

I love Ako because just like my favorite Japanese restaurant from home, it doesn't try to be something it isn't. Cheap, delicious sushi, excellent service, desirable lunch specials, great service and a great wine selection, and a well-executed rock shrimp staple are what defines Ako. Just like brown leather wedges or a little black dress, Ako is that must have, go-to, never fail item in my repertoire, and for that I am thankful. Additional items I have tried and loved are the seared sea scallops (although the portion is rather petit, to put it nicely), and the tar tar sampler, tuna being the best. The miso soup is thick and flavorful, and the rock shrimp is the best i have found in the city yet. Crispy, creamy, spicy, sweet, tangy and tender all in one dish. My usuals are the Rock Shrimp appetizer, a Miso Soup, and a Crunchy Spicy Tuna roll (okay, and a glass of the Pinot Noir). They also have great $4 beers, including Japanese and domestic. Their special rolls are artful and reasonably priced, and their sushi boats are large and in charge. I'd suggest taking advantage of their lunch special! The service there is great and it's conveniently located on Bedford and North 6th Street, so who could ask for more! Only thing to skip would be the entrees or soba noodles, this is more of a sushi place, and so the other dishes have been underwhelming at times. Still a favorite! I love Ako because just like my favorite Japanese restaurant from home, it doesn't try to be something it isn't. Cheap, delicious sushi, excellent service, desirable lunch specials, great service and a great wine selection, and a well-executed rock shrimp staple are what defines Ako. Just like brown leather wedges or a little black dress, Ako is that must have, go-to, never fail item in my repertoire, and for that I am thankful. Additional items I have tried and loved are the seared sea scallops (although the portion is rather petit, to put it nicely), and the tar tar sampler, tuna being the best. The miso soup is thick and flavorful, and the rock shrimp is the best i have found in the city yet. Crispy, creamy, spicy, sweet, tangy and tender all in one dish. I crave it as intensely as I crave padrones from Cadaques, so it must be good. My usuals are the Rock Shrimp appetizer, a Miso Soup, and a Crunchy Spicy Tuna roll (okay, and a glass of the Pinot Noir). They also have great $4 beers, including Japanese and domestic. Their special rolls are artful and reasonably priced, and their sushi boats are large and in charge. I'd suggest taking advantage of their lunch special! The service there is great and it's conveniently located on Bedford and North 6th Street, so who could ask for more! Only thing to skip would be the entrees or soba noodles, this is more of a sushi place, and so the other dishes have been underwhelming at times. Still a favorite! read more

My vegetarian friend had numerous ethical options to fit his annoyingly high values. I was relieved as this spared us all from his usual self-righteous tirade. Thank you Ako for giving a-sorta-f&#k about the environment! read more

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sushi rolls were fine and not overpriced like everything in this area, however the chilean sea bass dinner was ($24) and did not taste fresh. we asked if the fish is grilled first and if we can keep the sauce separate. waitress said yes but when the dish came out the fish was in marinade and no sauce put on the side. while i credit the staff for being friendly and checking with the kitchen, the dish was regrettable and nothing was offered for the situation. don't like to complain so left a small tip (i always tip generously) wouldn't not come back (for the rolls) but i think making up for such issues on the spot would go a long way in their customer service. read more

Great sushi place! Reasonably priced and wonderful service. I prbly come here once a month because they have a great ambience and service. In the summer time they have the patio in the back where you can enjoy the nice the weather and the nice summer breeze. This place definitely gets a thumbs up ! read more

Great Japanese restaurant in Williamsburg. Always order the special rolls there. Pick up is fast and ready when I arrived.

AKO now charges a $12 fee to open up each bottle of wine, guess what turns out I only really loved that we could bring our own wine because since we were charged a fee a couple months back we have not been back to this restaurant since. read more

BYOB. That is the first thing you need to know about this sushi venue. Ako is right in the heart of hipster-ville on Bedford in Williamsburg. I shared a kani salad and three rolls and everything was so fresh. Service? I did not wait to be seated on a Saturday night during primetime. I think my food was ready within 10-15 minutes, and the server came by a few times to ask if we needed anything. Best yet? It is BYOB - so come with your own beer or wine and your experience will be even better. read more

Perfectly serviceable sushi joint, located conveniently on Bedford Ave. We found it almost empty on a Saturday afternoon- I guess hipsters prefer overpriced eggs to sushi during brunch hours. Prices are really reasonable for the location, and there's a cute patio in the back, perfect for enjoying the nice weather. Get one of the lunch specials if you can- we had a 3 rolls and miso soup/salad combo for $11. The salmon and mango roll was basic but really refreshing. read more

We loved Ako! The salmon mango roll was amazing, definitely recommend. Prices are very affordable for the basic sushi rolls.

Nasty food. Just ordered... Tuna is bright red, it's weirding me out. The shrimp tempura is flavorless actually grease flavored. The miso soup is flavorless. It's just nasty. I'm completely confused about the 4 stars?? Two stars for trying... read more

This place has really redeemed itself with me! I have gone into the restaurant a few times and had mix ups in my order or things missing! Recently I have been ordering a few times a weeks through Seamless. The delivery is extremely fast and the food is delicious! I love the spicy tuna & philly rolls with brown rice! Its great quality for a low price! Try the seaweed salad! read more

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