9 Best Japanese Restaurants in Suffolk

“Had a great time. They have a new owner and are going to change the name soon, we were told. I think they’re off to a great start. Fresh and well presented food and our server was incredibly nice and professional. The atmosphere is warm and clean. This kind of quality will hopefully create a great reputation for them in the months to come. Chef even sent out some unexpected courses and then the server told us it was on the house! We are very grateful and wish you success and happiness.“

“Koi has the best hibachi and sushi in the 757!!! I’ve had sushi and hibachi at other places but Koi’s is amazing“

“Great experience and the food is outstanding.“

“Iron Chef is the besttt Sushi place in Suffolk, customer service is always 100%, their food is always exceptional!“

“My husband and I stopped for lunch on our way through town. It was delicious! We both had the Sakura special. He had chicken and shrimp and I had vegetable. The veggies were crisp, fresh and delicious! Cooked to perfection. My husband also had vegetables in his dish along with the chicken and shrimp. It was so good. We may have to travel back to Suffolk again soon. Great food, great service and the restaurant was exceptionally clean. Servings were quite ample, and we both had food to take home. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Absolutely amazing omakase experience! The ambiance was unusal in the best sense -- it's an old building with original floors and ceilings, very cozy, great music (Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, INXS, CSNY, etc.), the staff were all SO fun and friendly, and the sushi was the BEST we've ever had.

I've never leave restaurant reviews but sushi aka merits breaking my precedent.

I took my husband for his birthday last weekend and it was a top 10 date experience for us! A table by the window and closer to the sushi bar (best seat in the house IMO) became available and we were invited to move there. At one point our first dance wedding song came on and when the chef overheard, he restarted the song for us and the staff decided to make room for us to dance (and even took a video for us).

We were asked some questions beforehand to get an idea of what we liked and didn't like, what our favorite sushi was, how adventurous we were, etc. The omakase was very reasonably priced (our budget is tight right now, but this was worth saving up for), and included three sushi dishes, a sashimi platter, a three-part sashimi tasting menu (can't empathize the difference expert rice prepararion and seasoning makes!), all prepared by Chef Michael, and an amazing desserts course prepeared by Chef Adam. All eight courses were delicious and delightful surprises.

**Making a reservation is advised and omakase is by reservation only, so call in advance.

The drinks menu was extensive. My husband ordered the Japanese whiskey flight and loved it. The rest of the menu looked really interesting and we look forward to trying some of the staple dishes next time.

Chef Michael's technical skills, knowledge, and presentation were all incredible. Some of the fish I hadn't experienced before, which says a lot, and all of it was unbelievably fresh and perfectly prepared. They had actual, real, fresh wasabi root available, which I've never seen anywhere else in the region. It's also the only authentic omakase I've seen in Virginia outside the DC area. We eat a LOT of sushi and this is hands down the best within a 3hr radius (and likely beyond).

We hardly ever go to Suffolk, but sushi aka was definitely worth the drive and we'll be returning as soon as we can. I can't recommend it enough. The staff were attentive and just made us feel special.

(Apologies for my picture quality -- I do not take food pics ever, but this was an exception. My photograpy seriously does not do the dishes any justice at all!)

Thanks so much to everyone at sushi aka!! You gave us more than just a memorable meal. They gave us a truly memorable night and birthday for my husband. <3“

“My fiancé and I have been a few times since moving to Suffolk. We’ve always had fast and friendly service and the food portions are huge. We went this past Saturday evening for dinner to celebrate both of our birthdays (both Oct. 19th). Everyone was kind and friendly but when we mentioned it was our celebration no one seemed to care, probably because it was just two of us alone at a huge table. The other guests were sang to, had tricks performed for them, and it was just a regular Saturday evening for them. It was pretty disappointing. Wasn’t looking for special treatment but, we’ve had far better times there. Anyway, food was amazing as always. Will return.“

“The all you can eat sushi here is a little bit more expensive than some other places I’ve been but the quality is higher so that makes up for it. The service is great and the food came out quick. Would definitely recommend coming here for the buffet.“

“Beautiful, clean restaurant. The food is made fresh and it's delicious 🥰“