Confused as to why skirt steak is sliced WITH the grain as opposed to AGAINST the grain. It was delicious and flavorful but because the steak was sliced wrong it was incredibly chewy. If it were cut correctly my rating would have been different. Please teach and train your kitchen to slice this correctly. Wasabi mash lacked flavor and depth. Was looking forward to this. Couldn’t taste wasabi and had 0 seasoning. Super bland
Paige C
Sushi was ok. There were fruit flies everywhere and it was really annoying.
Chris
Went in for a quick drink(lychee martini) and tried the hand roll tuna with jalapeno. Both the drink and the rolls were amazing. Absolutely coming back to try out the omakase.
Honestly had the best sushi i’ve ever had in my life, had to order a second role! Atmosphere and service was on point! Def going to be making a return here and definitely recommend for anyone looking for a phenomenal dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Markie Lage
Sushi at Akai is always great. The new location is beautiful and very selfie worthy. Not terribly expensive but more pricey than other local places.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Natalie Kaufman
This place is a 10/10 for me. I will say that they continue to remain with the idea of a hole in the wall which for me making an experience that much better. You will not see a big sign with their name but if you look close enough you’ll see their name on the windows. If you’re familiar with the Englewood location, they are located at the old Blue Moon location. It is divided with a Mexican restaurant (I didn’t have a chance to try just yet). I sat at the bar and our server was Mike who was a delight. I enjoyed my meal so much I did not get to take pictures but if you’re a fan of fresh fish, this is your place. The cocktails were delicious just as much.
If you’ve been to their other location in Teaneck which was just around the corner, you’d definitely agree that this upgrade for them was well deserved. It’s bigger, well designed and absolutely gorgeous!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Multiple Rolls
Diana Curran
just got my miso cod and i don't think that was even cod. i used to get this dish here all the time. what happened?!?
Food: 1
Karen Gri
The new restaurant is so nice. Great atmosphere to go with delicious food. And if you feel like a burrito, they have a Mexican restaurant on the other side.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Shrimp Teriyaki, Seaweed Salad, Spicy Tuna Roll Yellowtail Roll Boston Roll
Alex Browne
AKAI is always a pleasure and joy, whether we eat there or eat it at home. Extremely authentic and tasteful foods prepared with love and care, served thoughtfully. Always A++++
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Shrimp Teriyaki, Lobster Tempura & Rack of Lamb, Sushi Rolls
A S
It was really difficult to find the place. We were right near, but couldn’t find it because no building number and/or restaurant name. We called up, but it was still hard. Finally, staff came out to meet us. This place has just moved two weeks ago and the sign says something else. The atmosphere is bright and nice since all Japanese restaurants are dark inside. The food is good and fish was fresh, but my husband didn’t like the salad dressing because it was sweet. The check was surprise. I knew when I saw the menu, but way expensive. Other places offer the similar kind of food, but not that expensive. We will not go back. P. S. We had vegetable tempura appetizers, deluxe sashimi and sushi for two besides the salad.
AKAI is always a pleasure and joy, whether we eat there or eat it at home. Extremely authentic and tasteful foods prepared with love and care, served thoughtfully. Always A++++
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Shrimp Teriyaki, Lobster Tempura & Rack of Lamb, Spicy Crab, Sushi Rolls
Grace Matthews
Food was good, service was good. I brought in elder that uses a walker she was challenged with the stairs and entry way.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
sandra tascon
I love it!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
T E
It’s our favorite sushi place. The sushi itself is the best. The ingredients always taste very fresh and the service is great.Ask for the tuna pizza, but with salmon (instead of tuna) and sliced avocado (instead of guacamole) it’s really delicious.Thank you Lillian for the response.
Confused as to why skirt steak is sliced WITH the grain as opposed to AGAINST the grain. It was delicious and flavorful but because the steak was sliced wrong it was incredibly chewy. If it were cut correctly my rating would have been different. Please teach and train your kitchen to slice this correctly. Wasabi mash lacked flavor and depth. Was looking forward to this. Couldn’t taste wasabi and had 0 seasoning. Super bland
Sushi was ok. There were fruit flies everywhere and it was really annoying.
Went in for a quick drink(lychee martini) and tried the hand roll tuna with jalapeno. Both the drink and the rolls were amazing. Absolutely coming back to try out the omakase.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sushi Rolls, Yellowtail Jalapeño
Honestly had the best sushi i’ve ever had in my life, had to order a second role! Atmosphere and service was on point! Def going to be making a return here and definitely recommend for anyone looking for a phenomenal dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sushi at Akai is always great. The new location is beautiful and very selfie worthy. Not terribly expensive but more pricey than other local places.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
This place is a 10/10 for me. I will say that they continue to remain with the idea of a hole in the wall which for me making an experience that much better. You will not see a big sign with their name but if you look close enough you’ll see their name on the windows. If you’re familiar with the Englewood location, they are located at the old Blue Moon location. It is divided with a Mexican restaurant (I didn’t have a chance to try just yet). I sat at the bar and our server was Mike who was a delight. I enjoyed my meal so much I did not get to take pictures but if you’re a fan of fresh fish, this is your place. The cocktails were delicious just as much.
If you’ve been to their other location in Teaneck which was just around the corner, you’d definitely agree that this upgrade for them was well deserved. It’s bigger, well designed and absolutely gorgeous!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Multiple Rolls
just got my miso cod and i don't think that was even cod. i used to get this dish here all the time. what happened?!?
Food: 1
The new restaurant is so nice. Great atmosphere to go with delicious food. And if you feel like a burrito, they have a Mexican restaurant on the other side.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Shrimp Teriyaki, Seaweed Salad, Spicy Tuna Roll Yellowtail Roll Boston Roll
AKAI is always a pleasure and joy, whether we eat there or eat it at home. Extremely authentic and tasteful foods prepared with love and care, served thoughtfully. Always A++++
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Shrimp Teriyaki, Lobster Tempura & Rack of Lamb, Sushi Rolls
It was really difficult to find the place. We were right near, but couldn’t find it because no building number and/or restaurant name. We called up, but it was still hard. Finally, staff came out to meet us. This place has just moved two weeks ago and the sign says something else. The atmosphere is bright and nice since all Japanese restaurants are dark inside. The food is good and fish was fresh, but my husband didn’t like the salad dressing because it was sweet. The check was surprise. I knew when I saw the menu, but way expensive. Other places offer the similar kind of food, but not that expensive. We will not go back. P. S. We had vegetable tempura appetizers, deluxe sashimi and sushi for two besides the salad.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
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Great sushi, poor ambiance
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
AKAI is always a pleasure and joy, whether we eat there or eat it at home. Extremely authentic and tasteful foods prepared with love and care, served thoughtfully. Always A++++
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Shrimp Teriyaki, Lobster Tempura & Rack of Lamb, Spicy Crab, Sushi Rolls
Food was good, service was good. I brought in elder that uses a walker she was challenged with the stairs and entry way.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I love it!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s our favorite sushi place. The sushi itself is the best. The ingredients always taste very fresh and the service is great.Ask for the tuna pizza, but with salmon (instead of tuna) and sliced avocado (instead of guacamole) it’s really delicious.Thank you Lillian for the response.
Food: 5
Service: 5
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