Akasaka Korean BBQ & Japanese Restaurant

Akasaka is a refined venue for enjoying sushi and a range of Japanese/Korean delicacies. The menu is thoughtfully curated and it is worth noting that Korean BBQ is also available, although I have not yet had the opportunity to try it. My absolute favourite is the eel and avocado sushi, which is exceptional. For anyone who appreciates eel, this is without question one of the best options available, well balanced and consistently satisfying. The atmosphere is pleasant and authentic, successfully evoking a sense of Japan and creating an enjoyable dining environment. However, the reason I have not awarded five stars relates to two recurring issues. Firstly, the service lacks consistency, which appears to be linked to a very high staff turnover. On each visit there are new members of staff and the level of attentiveness and familiarity varies noticeably. Secondly, the temperature inside the restaurant tends to be quite low, to the extent that after 30–40 minutes it becomes necessary to put on a jacket, which detracts from the overall comfort of the experience. Overall, Akasaka offers excellent food and a charming atmosphere and with more consistent service and improved temperature control, it would easily merit a full five-star rating.

Great atmosphere and an amazing dining experience! We opted for the grill-it-yourself option and chose the beef selection — definitely a great choice. All the meats were well-seasoned, fresh, and full of flavor. Cooking everything right at the table made it interactive and fun. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience, and I’d happily come back again. Highly recommend!

We went there for sushi and really enjoyed it. The flavours felt authentic and true to Japanese cuisine. The staff were friendly and attentive, making the experience pleasant. The dim lighting gives the restaurant a cozy, intimate atmosphere

Had an amazing meal here - ordered beef bulgogi which was absolutely excellent, bibimbap and various sushi (eel/ salmon/ squid/ scallop) which was all tasty and plated very speedily. Thought the pricing was quite reasonable as well. Only complaint would be the amount of time it took to get a servers attention in an almost empty restaurant but once flagged down they were very prompt. Would definitely return

Worth the wait as everything is made fresh with beautiful presentation. Soft shell crab was light, crispy and meaty. Yakitori (chicken skewers) were tender, with a rich and sticky glaze. Prawn udon, the prawns were juicy, with crunchy veggies, and bouncy, chewy noodles. The Eel teriyaki was flaky with plenty of sauce, and crispy beansprouts. And the Sushi assortment with thick cuts of salmon and tuna, and real wasabi was delicious. Our server was Rudolf, he was very patient with us and made sure we had a great experience.

The venue is inside a shopping area which isn’t that inviting at first but once inside the restaurant it comes to life and decorated very well. The service was quick and there were plenty of of food options both small plates/starters as well as main courses to choose from with both Korean and Japanese options. The drinks menu was plentiful with both alcohol and non-alcoholic options.

We did a takeaway and the food was incredibly disappointing. The Chicken Yakisoba tasted like chow mein; the Chicken and Pork Bulgogis were underwhelming; the Crispy Squid was barely warm and the batter tasted like it was a day old, it wasn't crispy and the Takoyaki wasn't right. We won't be ordering from here again, which is a shame because the atmosphere of the restaurant was nice and the staff were really good. It wasn't worth the £60+ spent.

We had the Korean BBQ Meal 2, the beef Bulgogi was the highlight - very flavoursome! I’d say the meal is a good portion for 2 people, we ordered extras because we wanted to try other Korean dishes. It’s a nice meal if you’re looking for something different