This is one of my favorite restaurants!! I started going here back before they moved location, and…read morethe things that have never changed? The friendliness of the staff and the incredible food. I don't live in the area anymore, but every time I'm up here, I make sure to come visit. And the food is always incredible. The staff remember me, even after being gone for years, it's incredibly welcoming and an amazing feeling. The inside of the restaurant is really nice, and it's never too loud. I highly recommend checking this place out if you're in the area!!! Already can't wait for my next visit!!

After an event at the Altamont Fairgrounds, we found Akanomi (thanks, Yelp!)…read more It was an odd time of day which worked in our favor. The dinner crowd was starting to pile in as we were leaving, so ....yay us! We shared a sushi/sashimi boat for two and it was epic. Thankfully we did not get an appetizer because we wobbled out of there. It was a ton of food. Fish was fresh, sushi was delicious and service was fast.

Absolutely delicious sushi. This is a super cute and cozy restaurant; it looks like anyplace you…read morewould find in Japan. They even have a traditional Japanese style room in the back. Perfectly cozy for winter months, solid service, and delicious food. They let my guest and stay for three hours as we were getting caught up. Highly recommend for a wonderful lunch or cozy dinner.

Great food. Great service. Really nice atmosphere. They even let us bring our dogs inside.read more

It looks good in photos. But is not good in practicality…read more Tonkotsu ramen: Overall preparation was great, it was hot, pork was nicely cooked. But Flavors were not good at all, poor quality ingredients. - broth flavor: 2/5, does not taste good. Not quite awful, but unpleasant. - pork char-siu: 2/5. Not good. Not much flavor. - soft boiled egg: 2/5. No flavor. Bland. Not properly prepared. And why cabbage? That's a weird choice. Gyoza: 2/5 Also prepared very nicely. Cooked perfectly. But flavor inside was devoid. Tastes like nothing, just the chewiness of chicken and slight unpleasant taste of mediocre cabbage. Service and ambiance are fine.

I ordered take out and it was ready quickly. Parking was easy and the place was clean. I got the…read moresteamed gyoza and spicy gyu ramen with enoki mushrooms. The food was incredible! I cannot wait to go back and try something different.

Really high quality sashimi, AND they have belly meets and Uni during the week! If you are into…read moreraw fish, you've got to try the sushi bar. Really quick service and an occasional free appetizer.

Wasn't sure what to expect as a came in for a business lunch on a colleague's recommendation. Loved…read morethe decor and the dining room setup, staff were friendly and attentive, and the menus were big but not overwhelming. Great sushi and hibachi options with everything in between as well. I ordered the sushi and it was delicious. Will definitely come back to try their other menu items!

I wish I had room for more!!…read more As I entered the restaurant I was immediately greeted with friendly faces. I sat down at the sushi bar and as I was sitting down I was given hot tea & a miso soup without asking (which was VERY appreciated on this 18° day). Their menu was easy to look through with plenty of options and a nice casual environment to go with it. I got the Linda roll and two different types of nigiri and holy portion sizes!! They were full and incredibly fresh bites. Highly recommend, will be back when I'm in town again.

The fish is fresh, portions are great and so is the price! I will definitely be back.read more

We had a fantastic experience a few nights ago. We went to celebrate my adult son's birthday. We…read morewent for the all you can eat. His was free on his birthday. I have eaten here a few times before. What impressed me this time was the service. Our waiter was friendly and very attentive. He was always making sure that we had what we ordered and /or needed to order again. He also refilled our water on the regular. I tried a vodka mule cocktail this time. It was well balanced and tasty. The food itself was delicious and fresh tasting. We paced our selves ordering only much as we could eat in one order. Among my favorites were the passion roll, shrimp yakitori and mango tango. We ordered a lot of sashimi and it tasted fresh and most importantly we felt great afterwards. We finished our meal with green tea ice cream. It was a good experience overall.

We went for the first time ever after passing it often. Our 4 year old was asking to try sushi and…read morewe felt that this would be a good option for her to try many things. The food was delicious. The rolls were bigger than we anticipated. It was about $100 for the three of us to eat and we definitely got our moneys worth. Typically sushi costs us much more for a date night out. We had sodas, all you can eat and it came with ice cream at the end. The service is fast and efficient. The staff is also incredibly friendly. We were shocked to see how packed the restaurant was at 4:45pm, 15 min after opening. We were really happy with our meal and will go back.

I took a trip to Albany with my family to visit the Capitol, and we were on the hunt for a good…read moreplace to eat. A quick Google search for ramen led us to Tanpopo Ramen. Pulling up, I'll admit--I was a bit confused. From the outside, it looked more like an old-school diner than a ramen spot. But at that point, we were committed (and not about to turn back toward NYC), so we decided to give it a shot. I'm really glad we did. The interior is no-frills and a bit tight for a family of five, but the staff made it work and got us settled comfortably. We started with edamame, which was perfectly seasoned, and shrimp and vegetable gyoza that the kids absolutely devoured. I also grabbed a Sapporo to wash it all down--solid start. Then came the main event. We ordered a mix: chicken ramen, beef stew ramen, two tonkotsu with double chashu, and a red curry ramen. The only dish that didn't quite stand out was the chicken ramen--it wasn't bad, just not as flavorful as the others. The tonkotsu ramen? Total hit. Both of my kids demolished their bowls--nothing left behind. My wife went all in on the beef stew ramen and loved it so much it sparked a debate at the table about how it stacks up against some Manhattan spots. And then there was my dish--the red curry ramen. Shoutout to our waitress for the recommendation. It had the perfect balance of salt, savory depth, and heat. The broth was this vibrant, bright red that just looked incredible--and tasted even better. Easily one of the top three ramen bowls I've ever had. I had my doubts walking in, but don't make that mistake. This place is a hidden gem. My only knock on the place is the table size for a family of five. Service was great. Now I need more excuses to come up to Albany just to visit this place!

Decided to come back after not visiting in probably the last 8-10 years as I was really craving a…read morebig bowl of ramen. Service was very blah. Upon entering, the girl behind the counter just stared at us. No greeting. No direction on where to sit. No smile. We assumed it was self seating so we found a booth. She came over, poured our waters, still said nothing. We had about 45 mins until the restaurant closed so I'm unsure of what the cold attitude was for, as there were still 4-5 other patrons there eating as well. My friend is a vegetarian and ordered the veggie dumplings, and I had the same but with meat. Once the plates arrived, the one set in front of me was green, and his not. I figured I would double check to make sure we had the correct ones - I didn't want him to end up eating the meat ones if it could be avoided. Sure enough, the plates were mixed up. Honestly seemed to be done purposefully because it's very clear they are 2 different orders. The texture was chewy/foamy and they also tasted like old grease. Disappointing but we still had soups to look forward to. Our ramen finally arrived and I was hoping it would be the redemption moment of the evening but it wasn't. It really lacked any depth of flavor. Again the meat was chewy instead of tender. More distracting was how we awkwardly felt rushed as the server was shutting off lights and music...again...with at least 15 mins until the kitchen closing time. She seemed annoyed we asked for to go containers. At no point did she check in with us, refill waters, or even crack any resemblance of a smile. I used to love this little spot when I was in college. It was cozy, delicious, inviting. Couldn't have had more of the opposite experience this time around! And for this reason I would not return. I will travel to Colonie for Kuma Ani for better food and MUCH better service. TLDR; this place is extremely overrated

I went for a solo weekday lunch and got to pick my own seat on their patio. I went with the maki…read morelunch which is choice of 2 rolls from the list and soup or salad. I got the salad, Miami roll and Hawaiian roll made with tuna. I also got salmon sashimi which comes with 3 pieces. It came out quickly and my waitress was pleasant. My 1 qualm is the rolls were a little sloppy; they fell apart as soon as I picked them up and the rice was sloppy and not tight. The fish was fresh and tasty but yeah the rolls couldn't been tighter. I will return.

Lobster Fried Rice! You have to have it...its my go to in Albany. Tasty. Great portion and big…read morepieces of

Best sushi and sashimi I've had in a long time. A bit pricey for a lunch, but it was worth it…read more Friendly service. We stayed at a table for a loooong time as it was someone's b-day and they were very under.

The service was poor. We were seated fairly quickly. Sat along time with menus and ordered. Someone…read morewas seated after us and served much more quickly and just about finished as our meal came. Pictured is the chicken friend Rick served with chunks of chicken. I encourage you to zoom in. It's steamed Rice with chin is of chicken. This is not friend rice. The sushi was good. But overall other than Sushi most of our food was lacking flavor and bland. We should have gotten pizza across the street.

This was our first time at Hana Japanese Steakhouse, as we are traveling through Albany. We picked…read moreHana because we were in the mood for ramen, and they do not disappoint. My kid got the miso ramen and could not stop praising the dish with every bite. I got the tofu teriyaki bento box. The tofu blocks were perfectly prepared, soft and creamy, yet fried just right. The California rolls were the best I've ever had. The tempura was light and airy. My wife ordered several appetizers, and the Money Bags stood out. So delicious. If you're ever in Albany, NY, stop by for an outstanding meal.

Poor service. We sat one hour before the cook came out. Not ok. People have a life and don't…read morewant to spend multiple hours for cheesy overpriced hibachi.