Great food but they applied automatic 20% gratuity for a party of 4 adults and 1 child without any notices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Dior
So disappointed. Will never come here again. I ordered the K-pow beef. I usually go the one in Annandale. The one in Annadelle is full with flavor and quality is beyond it. Was very disappointed.
Food: 1
Ronald Woodard
Oy always gives the best service !! She's amazingly friendly with the most enduring spirit. She consistently made sure our experience here was top notch! Oy is truly an asset to this establishment
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Spring Rolls
Kylie G
We went to Akeno for my husband’s 30th birthday. We had a table of 8. The service was fantastic, attentive, and beyond fast. We had the house sake, tasted great. Takoyaki, gyoza were amazing. Our group had a variety of dishes - teriyaki, tonkatsu, tempura, and all were fantastic. My favorite part was my dish - fatty tuna sashimi and the salmon sushi special. This was truly the best reasonably priced Japanese food we’ve had outside of Japan and we’re mad that we’ve lived in the neighborhood for years and just found this place. Highly, highly recommend. We will definitely be returning!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Lover, Takoyaki, Edamame, Green Tea Ice Cream, Red Dragon Roll, Mango Sticky Rice
Eric P
As a Japanese-American this place is undeniably the worst food! The service took forever to get our initial drink order. I had to waive the waitress a few times to get her attention. It's our first time here and NEVER
Food: 1
Service: 1
Viral Shah
Just in the neighborhood of the Capitol building, lies @akenosushibar! Amazing rooftop bar with mind-blowing food!!Here are the must order:But before that, follow @thejainfoodrangerFor more restaurant recommendations!!Location: 524 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003MocktailsMurasakino PassionLavender SpiritizSushiVeggie Veggie RollAvocado and Cucumber RollRamen: If you ask, they will make Jain ramen Jain vegan broth with tofu and vegetables that you like. I added bok choy!They also have other vegetarian entrees, noodles and fried rice that can be customized!!Do check it out and comment on your other favorite Japanese place!!#thejainfoodranger #jainfooddmv #jainfooddc #sushi #veganramen #jainramen #mangostickyrice #mocktails #akenosushibardc #akenobarsushi[ The Jain food ranger, Jain food DMV, Jain food DC, sushi, Jain ramen, vegan ramen, Japanese food ]
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mango Sticky Rice
Cris
Nadia and Oil were AMAAAAAZING !!!!! You must experience them !!! To know them is to love them and I am just so thankful for them!!! 10 out of 10 HIGHLY recommend !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack Smith
Casual restaurant, but with friendly, attentive service and fresh, delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
rowan a.
The BEST BEST BEST sushi I have EVERRRR had in my ENTIREEEEEE LIFE! We also had the mango sticky rice and it was AMAZING too. Also I want to acknowledge that they had chicken and shrimp steamed dumplings with NO pork that was soooooo flavorful and tasty we were all shocked we ordered another round of them. That’s rare to find so thank you all so much for even having that as an option. The baked salmon sushi roll blew our minds away, the akeno roll was amazing, dynamite was phenomenal, and red dragon was delicious! Honestly I’m from out of town and this was by far the best food I’ve ever had in the DMV! If you are ever in the area or close this place is a MUST! 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M E
Great food, curious location!Vegetarian options: A few dishes have no meat; staff appears willing to omit meat on request.
Very delightful place and a wonderful dining experience.The sushi was fresh and super delicious. The menu was easy to follow, waitress and manager extremely helpful and accommodating. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, bar had great choices and the yuzu cheese cake was very tasty. Hope to return again! Thank you for a great meal, 5 stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cameron B.
Review is for happy hour at the bar. This sneaky big space on Barracks Row greets you with a silk flower endowed staircase up to a narrow but vaulted and long restaurant space. All smiles, the staff are fast and efficient. The sushi counter and bar sprawl to the back of the restaurant with more stairs leading up to more seating upstairs. Happy hour food and drinks are Japanese favorite including octopus balls, gyoza and sushi. I was jonesing for Sake and oh do they deliver. Served blazing hot or cold a caraf of sake on HH is my love language. Food comes out fast and temperature appropriate. The Sake hit the spot and the bill was beautiful affordable. I'm rarely in the area but best believe I'll be back here for snacks and dranks!
Mollie M.
Amazing food, perhaps the best sushi I've ever had. Beautifully player. Servers were friendly and responsive. Nice atmosphere. Definitely recommend.
Atradies 17
Kid-friendliness: The staff was very welcoming and accommodating for to my daughter. They had kid safe plates and children’s chopsticks. The service was excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Premium Nigiri & Sashimi Platter, Fish
Ashley A.
Nice atmosphere and wonderful food. waiter was very intensive. The sushi was very fresh and the drunken noodles was delicious.
Great food but they applied automatic 20% gratuity for a party of 4 adults and 1 child without any notices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
So disappointed. Will never come here again. I ordered the K-pow beef. I usually go the one in Annandale. The one in Annadelle is full with flavor and quality is beyond it. Was very disappointed.
Food: 1
Oy always gives the best service !! She's amazingly friendly with the most enduring spirit. She consistently made sure our experience here was top notch! Oy is truly an asset to this establishment
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Spring Rolls
We went to Akeno for my husband’s 30th birthday. We had a table of 8. The service was fantastic, attentive, and beyond fast. We had the house sake, tasted great. Takoyaki, gyoza were amazing. Our group had a variety of dishes - teriyaki, tonkatsu, tempura, and all were fantastic. My favorite part was my dish - fatty tuna sashimi and the salmon sushi special. This was truly the best reasonably priced Japanese food we’ve had outside of Japan and we’re mad that we’ve lived in the neighborhood for years and just found this place. Highly, highly recommend. We will definitely be returning!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Lover, Takoyaki, Edamame, Green Tea Ice Cream, Red Dragon Roll, Mango Sticky Rice
As a Japanese-American this place is undeniably the worst food! The service took forever to get our initial drink order. I had to waive the waitress a few times to get her attention. It's our first time here and NEVER
Food: 1
Service: 1
Just in the neighborhood of the Capitol building, lies @akenosushibar! Amazing rooftop bar with mind-blowing food!!Here are the must order:But before that, follow @thejainfoodrangerFor more restaurant recommendations!!Location: 524 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003MocktailsMurasakino PassionLavender SpiritizSushiVeggie Veggie RollAvocado and Cucumber RollRamen: If you ask, they will make Jain ramen Jain vegan broth with tofu and vegetables that you like. I added bok choy!They also have other vegetarian entrees, noodles and fried rice that can be customized!!Do check it out and comment on your other favorite Japanese place!!#thejainfoodranger #jainfooddmv #jainfooddc #sushi #veganramen #jainramen #mangostickyrice #mocktails #akenosushibardc #akenobarsushi[ The Jain food ranger, Jain food DMV, Jain food DC, sushi, Jain ramen, vegan ramen, Japanese food ]
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mango Sticky Rice
Nadia and Oil were AMAAAAAZING !!!!! You must experience them !!! To know them is to love them and I am just so thankful for them!!! 10 out of 10 HIGHLY recommend !!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Casual restaurant, but with friendly, attentive service and fresh, delicious food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The BEST BEST BEST sushi I have EVERRRR had in my ENTIREEEEEE LIFE! We also had the mango sticky rice and it was AMAZING too. Also I want to acknowledge that they had chicken and shrimp steamed dumplings with NO pork that was soooooo flavorful and tasty we were all shocked we ordered another round of them. That’s rare to find so thank you all so much for even having that as an option. The baked salmon sushi roll blew our minds away, the akeno roll was amazing, dynamite was phenomenal, and red dragon was delicious! Honestly I’m from out of town and this was by far the best food I’ve ever had in the DMV! If you are ever in the area or close this place is a MUST! 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, curious location!Vegetarian options: A few dishes have no meat; staff appears willing to omit meat on request.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tray Gyoza
Restaurantji Recommends
Very delightful place and a wonderful dining experience.The sushi was fresh and super delicious. The menu was easy to follow, waitress and manager extremely helpful and accommodating. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, bar had great choices and the yuzu cheese cake was very tasty. Hope to return again! Thank you for a great meal, 5 stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Review is for happy hour at the bar. This sneaky big space on Barracks Row greets you with a silk flower endowed staircase up to a narrow but vaulted and long restaurant space. All smiles, the staff are fast and efficient. The sushi counter and bar sprawl to the back of the restaurant with more stairs leading up to more seating upstairs. Happy hour food and drinks are Japanese favorite including octopus balls, gyoza and sushi. I was jonesing for Sake and oh do they deliver. Served blazing hot or cold a caraf of sake on HH is my love language. Food comes out fast and temperature appropriate. The Sake hit the spot and the bill was beautiful affordable. I'm rarely in the area but best believe I'll be back here for snacks and dranks!
Amazing food, perhaps the best sushi I've ever had. Beautifully player. Servers were friendly and responsive. Nice atmosphere. Definitely recommend.
Kid-friendliness: The staff was very welcoming and accommodating for to my daughter. They had kid safe plates and children’s chopsticks. The service was excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Premium Nigiri & Sashimi Platter, Fish
Nice atmosphere and wonderful food. waiter was very intensive. The sushi was very fresh and the drunken noodles was delicious.