Akasaka Restaurant

I’ve tried sushi at countless places, including well-known spots in San Diego, and nothing compares to this experience. The service was excellent, friendly and attentive and the food was simply outstanding. I had a specialty roll, a rainbow roll, and the sashimi platter, all of which were incredibly fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The portions were very generous too. What really stood out was that my mother, who had never eaten sushi before, genuinely enjoyed everything we ordered. That says a lot! I’ll definitely be coming back to try one of the amazing specialty dishes I saw being prepared for other customers. Highly recommend this place to any sushi lover!

Akasaka Sushi in City of Industry is a hidden gem tucked away in an unassuming corner! The sashimi is incredibly fresh—sometimes fresh, mostly super fresh—and the portions are generous, offering great value for the price. I highly recommend the tuna and scallop, and their soft shell crab is on another level of deliciousness—unlike anywhere else! It’s best to make a reservation during peak hours, as it can get busy. Parking is limited, but street parking is available. I’ve already recommended this place to many friends and hope they continue to thrive! A solid 5-star experience!

I’ve been going to Akasaka for over 20 years, and they’ve always had great business. The prices are reasonable for the portions they serve. I usually get the sashimi or sushi combo—the fish is super fresh, and the pieces are big and thick. This time, I tried the Chirashi bowl ($49.99), and OMG, I loved the variety of fish! But the portion was so huge I couldn’t finish it. Definitely recommend sharing this one. Their dinner combos are also amazing, and each set comes with their popular fried chicken. The restaurant is small but cozy. I’d give their service a solid 8/10.

AKASAKA. WOW. I was on set and got hungry so me & G3 went to the sushi joint that’s literally tucked away and VERY IYKYK (if you know, you know). All I gotta say is that the Yellowtail Cut Roll got me dancing. The hospitality was great, we were given Iced Green Teas on the house because we were waiting for our to go orders. I gotta dine inside soon & get the real experience. - @eatingwithricardo

I’ve been to the Japan this summer. Now this restaurant pull me back to there again. Very high quality sashimi and Tempura. It’s real deal Japanese restaurant. I like the taste. Clean and fresh!

Delicious, fresh, quality, sushi rolls and sashimi. Sit at the bar to try specials and recomendations Great Service with a smile! Cool atmosphere. Yellowtail is a fav. Hand rolls are packed with fillings. I will have to go back to try other rolls. Give them a try. Enjoy!

First time came here was 20+ years ago. Everything was fresh and huge portion. Was told owner sold the Resturant 10+ years ago. Quality stay the same, portion was huge as before. Their signature dish is Chirashi bowl, can definitely fit two man. Definitely worth to try. But remember don’t over order. Enjoy 🙂

If you are looking for the bang for your buck kind of sushi, i think this place should be interesting to you. The portion over here are relatively large and you can share it. They def don't cheap out on the cuts of the fish. Quality wise I think it could be better, but this isnt the place you get a omakase with fancy seating. this is more for your local sushi spot that you just want to fill up your stomach with pretty decent sushi.

Akasaka Sushi in Hacienda Heights is a nice, no frills, local hole in the wall sushi joint that serves up good quality fish. I've been here on multiple occasions and have seen this place filled to the brim on several occasions. Atmosphere 7/10 - Coming into Akasaka you will find a small but established dining area with extra seating accommodations in a separate room that is still apart of the building. Parking can be tough here as the designated parking area for the restaurant is tight and gets filled quickly. As for the dining atmosphere specifically, the place is extremely lively with people and staff alike conversing and having a great time. From my experiences dining here, I do appreciate seeing staff members take the time to establish rapport with customers and creating a welcoming environment. Service 8/10 - During all of my visits I have never been disappointed by service here. It is worth noting that sometimes staff seems to be worn thin as there are several tables yet only a few waiting staff but they definitely put in work to make sure everyone is doing fine and is tended too. Staff here are extremely accommodating and never make you feel like you are an inconvenience. The vibe that I get from staff members is that they are very family oriented and therefore treat you as their own. If you are a fan of this kind of environment I would highly advise for you to ask for seating at the bar as the chefs are super friendly. Food 6.5/10 - 6.5 in my opinion is a respectable rating for food. The fish that they serve here is top quality as depicted by my pictures. If you've ever had the pleasure of dining at Akasaka you know that they do not play about their portion sizes. At times when I go out for sushi my main concern is not getting full which is why I can understand the hype around all you can eat sushi but rest assured, you will almost always leave with a full belly. Their cut rolls (not pictured) are, I kid you not, pretty much comparable in size to a burrito. Although this is not my exact cup of tea, I can understand the appeal and Akasaka sure seems like they are all in on the schtick. Are there better tasting sushi establishments? Yes. Are they A LOT more expensive? Yes. Will you leave as satisfied? Probably not. Taking this into consideration, I will choose to dine here 8 times out of 10 due to the convenience, affordability, quality, and welcoming environment that they have worked so hard to build. Also their amaebi sushi (sweet shrimp) is goated. Giant pieces of shrimp with the heads fried perfectly. Please get it !

Small little restaurant. Wouldn't have ever know it was one. My favorite was the peppered salmon. They have the largest rolls ever. I've never seen pieces as big as my fave before. Very hard to eat in one bite but its soo good. Everything was fresh. We ordered enough food where we didn't waste it but we're all very full. (Party of 4) Service was a unorganized. But it mightve been because they were busy. 1 roll came out and the guy asked that's the last one right? When we just got 1 order. Would come again.

I come here all the time for lunch with my coworkers. Their beef teriyaki lunch meal is always on point and super tender. Their sushi is always fresh and has great color to it as well. I'm a huge fan. Definitely give this place a shot if you haven't already.

AKASAKA. WOW. I was on set and got hungry so me & G3 went to the sushi joint that's literally tucked away and VERY IYKYK (if you know, you know). All I gotta say is that the Yellowtail Cut Roll got me dancing. The hospitality was great, we were given Iced Green Teas on the house because we were waiting for our to go orders. I gotta dine inside soon & get the real experience. - @eatingwithricardo

their portion sizes are one of the most generous i've ever seen -- this is a quaint little establishment that has great food, friendly staff, and fair prices. Their initial prices may seem high but their food sizes make up for it. Great place for family style dining!

I've heard so much about this place from friends and also from social media and when I had the opportunity to go with coworkers recently, I just had to! Akasaka is a small and quaint restaurant and it's amazing how the exterior doesn't match the interior. On the outside it looks like a hole in the wall, but when you walk inside it's as if you've been transported to a restaurant in Japan. Our group of three were seated quickly because we were one of the first ones there in the morning and we were quickly served with miso soup and edamame. We ordered the takoyaki to share, the viral chirashi bowl, a sashimi/tempura lunch combo, and a sashimi/grilled salmon lunch combo. When the food came out, we were all impressed because the value of the food was already justified by the quantity. There was so much sashimi with the combos. The salmon was very large. The chirashi was massive. I'll be focusing mainly on the chirashi bowl because I had to tackle it all myself, in which I did somehow finish myself except for some rice. The chirashi bowl was $50 and it came with a large assortment of sashimi. I had many pieces of salmon, yellowtail, and seared albacore as well as some seaweed salad, poke, ikura, chuka jja salad. There was also a piece of eel, a scallop, a sweet shrimp & its fried head, and also some monkfish liver. Everything was delicious, but my only 1 wish was that the rice was seasoned. For my first bite of the rice after tackling the sashimi for a bit, I was expecting a nice sweet vinegary bite of rice but it ended up being plain rice which disappointed me a bit. I would come again, but would also definitely bring a friend to split the chirashi.

Best sushi in town, amazing service, they're always busy so call in and make a reservation ahead of time. I usually get the sashimi combo and rainbow roll sushi.

Food was pretty good! Hubby ordered the Chirashi Bowl and I ordered the chicken and salmon teriyaki plate. I will definitely order husband's bowl next time as it was very filling and delicious to look at. My salmon was very good.. on the sweeter side due to the sauce they put on top. The chicken had the same sweet tangy sauce but tasted more boiled that it just didn't look appetizing. Prices were reasonable as the hot tea was on the house as well as the edimame. The service was excellent but a little slow due to the kitchen being quite busy for a lunch time hustle! Over all the parking is very tight so please be patient and don't judge the outside from the inside. The inside was very comfortable and cozy!

PLEASE TRY THIS HOLE IN THE WALL NOW!!! came here for lunch weekday and they have the most amazing portions for cheap price in this economy i recommend any of the combinations, but my friend got the chirashi bowl and IT IS HUGEEEE AND SO WORTH! they give edamame and miso soup as appetizer for free as well, and have both reduced and regular soy sauce combinations! it's small inside but adds to the homey and cozy atmosphere. servers are super attentive and nice, and the sushi chefs are just as amazing as well!

Tucked away in the more industrial part of Hacienda Heights, this sushi spot is a gem you don't want to miss! We visited on a Sunday night, and despite expecting a wait, we were seated immediately. The ambiance is cozy--just like a classic mom-and-pop Japanese sushi restaurant. The food portions here are very generous! It took three of us to finish one chirashi bowl. We also ordered agedashi tofu and takoyaki as side dishes, and you can really tell how much care they put into making everything fresh. While we didn't get the sushi rolls or yellowtail collar this time, the portion sizes looked impressive! A quick heads-up: parking can be a bit tight, so be mindful of cars coming in and out of the lot. Overall, a fantastic experience--definitely looking forward to coming back. Happy sushi time!

Just a heads up--one chirashi bowl is PLENTY for two people. We made the rookie mistake of ordering two, assuming the portions would be like every other sushi spot... Nope. Ended up leaving with leftovers. Everything was super fresh and delicious. Just come hungry

Celebrating special occasion with bunch of friends and it was a great experience. The sashimi and rolls are fresh and tasty!! The portion is also generous compared to other Japanese restaurants. The server is nice and friendly. However I recommend for carpooling because the parking slot is limited. Totally recommend this place for clean and fresh sushi!!

I've been going to Akasaka for over 20 years, and they've always had great business. The prices are reasonable for the portions they serve. I usually get the sashimi or sushi combo--the fish is super fresh, and the pieces are big and thick. This time, I tried the Chirashi bowl ($49.99), and OMG, I loved the variety of fish! But the portion was so huge I couldn't finish it. Definitely recommend sharing this one. Their dinner combos are also amazing, and each set comes with their popular fried chicken. The restaurant is small but cozy. I'd give their service a solid 8/10.

Akasaka is a pretty good hole in the wall sushi spot. Their quality may not be the best, compared to higher end sushi places, but it's still very good quality for their price. Not to mention they give very large sizes. Their location is pretty small and cozy. You can rsvp to guarantee a table when you arrive but I always just walk in and have barely any wait to get seated. My husband and I ordered the following sushi pieces: Eel Salmon Scallop Yellowtail Pepper Salmon And an Albacore cut roll Total came out to $58 which seems pretty good for the portions you get. I love how they offer you miso soup and edamame once you get seated as well. Servers are very polite and patient as well. They're a recommendation if you want budget sushi.

One of my favorite sushi restaurants in the area! They have such fresh fish and their special, Clarke Ave Roll is AMAZING. I would even say that the roll is life-changing. It is a bit on the pricier side ($30 for the roll) but it's well worth it because I feel like I just finished eating at an AYCE after I eat the whole roll. From what I've noticed, it seems like all their rolls are gigantic, so I really don't mind the price. The chefs and servers are also very quick and efficient + extremely nice and attentive. Note that it is a smaller joint and tends to get busy, especially during a lunch rush, so it may take a while to get seated. I definitely recommend coming right when it opens and after the usual lunch hour (it's situated in City of Industry, so a lot of workers would come by). Getting a roll also gets you a bowl of miso soup and edamame, so I would say it's a pretty good deal. All in all, it's such an amazing restaurant, perfect for intimate get-togethers and sashimi/nigiri lovers.

We love this neighborhood joint. Super fresh and high quality fish and giant rolls. Very friendly service that makes us feel at home. Always leave so full and happy :)

hidden gem on the up and rising again! udon (8/10) serve in a hot cauldron to keep the broth pipping hot noodles with tempera. broth has a mushroom like flavor chirashi (9/10) super value, comes with salmon, yellowtail, albacore, monkliver, sweet shrimp, scallop, fried shrimp head, ikura, seaweed salad, and sushi rice. For $49.95, super value and i believe the price hasnt changed in years. i would recommend sharing or prepare to take it home for dinner. salmon cutroll (10/10) salmon roll? more like salmon burrito! i like my sushi clean without any fried sauce or sauce. so this is the perfect roll for me. The staff is super friendly and attentive, i love the cozy vibes. will be back for my BIG sushi fix

Came in here few hours before dinner time. Like everyone else's description, this place located within residences with 'enough' parking space and there are some cute garden by the entrance. We were seated right away, all the staffs were super nice and friendly. We were given complimentary edamame and miso soup which to me was very nice gesture. We ordered Chirashi Bowl which the portion good for 2 people as well hand roll soft shell crab which was gigantic. Unfortunately after ate the raw meat from Chirashi menu, me and my husband got mild food poisoning that lasted for 2 days. So despite all the good reviews this place had, unfortunately we didn't have pleasant aftermath experience.

I found this hidden gem on Instagram and the Chirashi bowl caught my eyes so I decided to try this place. The restaurant is located in a residential/ industrial place, at first I was like " Am I at the right address?" until I saw the restaurant. They do have their own parking lot but it was full when I got there so I parked on the street. There was a guy who was directing me where to park. I went on a Saturday evening with some friends and we waited for about 20 mins. The decor of restaurant is a bit outdated, like what a hole in a wall restaurant would look like but it can mean the food is good. The restaurant seems like its broken into two rooms ( a main room and a smaller room in case the main room is full). We ordered a Chirashi bowl, 2 rolls and an order of Takoyaki. There were complimentary miso soup and edamames for us to eat while we wait for the food. The Chirashi bowl was huge, enough to feed 2-3 people. The quality of the fish was fresh. The rolls were also pretty big, alot bigger than your average roll. Good thing, we only ordered 2 rolls or unless we couldn't finish the food. This place is really generous with their portions. Overall, for the quality and portion of the food, I will definitely be back.

Perfect and best value of Lunch menu!! Beef Teriyaki, Sashimi and Salad & Rice is one of the best value & pricing in lunch period!!! There were at least 8 pieces of beef teriyaki and thick cut sashimi of salmon, Albore, and Yellowtail, green salad !! Services were great n efficient, and it's good in n out within one hour if you're rushing in lunch hours!!!

Excellent restaurant with phenomenal staff and culinary creations. This hidden gem was established in the 80's and remains true to its past as far as I've heard. They're famous for their larger than life sushi rolls, super fresh fish, beautiful traditional interior and superb staff. I loved everything we ordered. In no particular order: spicy tuna roll, yellowtail roll, spider roll, rainbow roll, beef teriyaki (very high quality and delicious), dashi tofu, and shishito peppers. Every table around us was ordering different items from the menu which also looked so delicious. Highly recommend checking this gem out. Expert tips: bring a cooler bag or ice box and some reusable frozen ice packs. In the event you need to take some sushi home, boom you're good. This sushi is good the same day, and there's usually quite a bit to take away. Definitely worth the drive if you're not in the area, just bring some water for the car ride as there can be pockets of traffic and the heat can be aggressive in the summer. Private lot in the back, they promptly shut the entrance gate related to their updated business hours listed on Yelp. Exit gate remains open to customers when they leave. I really hope this gem stays open for decades to come. Great place for lunch, no lunch specials but tons offered and I thought prices were fair for the quality and creativity of the food and service.

Thee best sushi place I've been to, no need for an all you can eat just one thing from here will fill you up. I had to leave with leftovers. They deliver food fast and bring you miso soup and edamame to eat while u wait. The inside is very nice traditional. Keep in mind most of the things here are pricey but it's worth it for the portion.

This place is an absolute anomaly. They're missing some bells and whistles in terms of decor and ambiance but I think that's what separates them apart because they're not trying to be more than what they are. That being said, they're situated in a humble location in a very residential area. Service was friendly although not the most attentive so expect to waive the staff down during rush hour. They're known for their generous Chirashi bowls priced at $50 and massive sushi rolls the size of burritos. The Chirashi bowl had a great variety of traditional cuts like salmon, albacore, yellowtail, tuna but also scallops, sweet shrimp, unagi and even monkfish liver! Some notable mentions: - Hamachi (Yellowtail) Kama $15 was massive, tender and fresh! - Spider cut roll $12 this had generous soft shell crab and the rice was cooked nicely We arrived Saturday for dinner without a reservation and got seated relatively quickly. I believe you can call in for reservations. Keep in the mind the parking lot is a bit tight but there is also residential street parking. One thing to note is I noticed a majority of the staff (including the chef) spoke Vietnamese which was a nice surprise because I haven't been to a Japanese restaurant where everyone is primarily speaking my native tongue. Overall, will definitely be back!

It was sooooooooo goooood!!!!!! Fireeeeeee food!!!!!! This place has very good sushi and tempura. I love this placeeeeeee!!!!

This is a gem in a residential area. Food is great and the slices of sashimi in every order translate to a mouth full of seafood goodness in every bite. Service is good and ever warm and quaint. I definitely always go back with b I want some quality eating. I recommend!

Akasaka offers great quality fish in large portions for a reasonable price. The chirashi bowl is a must try item with lots of variety and a generous portion size. The service was good, especially considering that they were busy. The inside of the restaurant is definitely small but what it lacks in space, it makes up for in the quality and quantity of the food.

Amazingly fresh sushi! A secret hole-in-the-wall location. Great, cheerful service. Amazing prices!! The chirashi bowl is HUGE! More than enough for two people to share. I looooooove uni and loved how fresh and juicy the pieces were. Portions are generous which is why this place is on my top 10 restaurants in LA for people in the know.

I was craving sushi and my boyfriend had seen Akasaka Sushi Restaurant on social media, so we agreed to come here for dinner. They are located in their own private lot tucked away in an industrial area. They have their own private parking lot. The interior was very quaint and they can use some renovations. Definitely a hole in the wall type of hidden restaurant. Our eyes were lured by their chirashi bowl, and my boyfriend was looking at add-ons to the meal. Thankfully I read some reviews from my fellow yelpers that the chirashi was huge and enough for 2 people, so I told him we should share and we can order more nigiri or handrolls if we are still hungry. He'll thank me for this restraint cause the Chirashi Bowl ($49.95) was more than enough food and it left us both feeling stuffed. Before we ordered, we were given complimentary edamame and miso soup to enjoy while we went over the menu. It was a nice touch, and I liked that the edamame was unsated, since I've been cutting back on my sodium intake. One thing I really didn't like was when the waiter brought out the chirashi bowl, his hand touched the eating end of my chopstick. I felt compelled to grab new chopsticks from the table next to us because that wasn't sanitary. On the bright side, the chirashi bowl was HUGE! There was a generous amount of protein and the cuts were thick. There was a lot of yellowtail and salmon, which were both fatty and melt in your mouth buttery. There was also albacore, ikura, ebi, unagi, scallop, a poke mixture and I think sliced octopus or squid. The sushi rice could use improvement. It was more normal rice than sushi rice, maybe it can use more rice vinegar. The wasabi was definitely not fresh. After we paid and was ready to leave, it was really nice that the restaurant brought out a segment of a sliced pineapple as a complimentary dessert. I'm not sure why they brought this out cause the other tables didn't get it but the kind gesture was much appreciated. I liked this restaurant but the difficult thing for me on coming back would be their large portions. I am a small portions with variety type of person. I saw the rolls and appetizers from other tables and everything was giant sized. I would tell you to come with friends but the restaurant is so tight, it would be potentially difficult to get seating to come with a large group.

Love this place! The service is always amazing, the waiter/waitress is always so nice. Whenever we come here, the waiter Ben and the waitress Mona always says hi and chats with us. The sushi quality is amazing too! The portions are really good, especially for the price. We always get the sashimi combo, rainbow roll, and the soft shell crab appetizer! This place isn't huge but I think it's so cozy and the ambiance/decor is so unique. I would definitely recommend people come try this place out especially since the prices are reasonable!

WOW the portions here are crazyyyy!! Quality of fish is so fresh and buttery! This place has officially become my top local sushi spot. I came on a Friday night at around 8pm with my best friend and we ordered the highly recommended Chirashi Bowl, A la Carte Tempura mix, and the rainbow roll. - Chirashi bowl came with raw sweet shrimp, scallop, tuna, salmon, seared yellowtail, unagi(eel) and monkfish liver?? kinda similar to foie gras in our opinion - Rainbow roll came with the fattest pieces of mixed fish - Tempura was fried perfectly We definitely over estimated the amount that we could eat and both walked out with to-go boxes filled to the brim. Total came out to $60 per person but honestly we could've just went with 1 of the fish items and we would've been good. Hot green tea served and attentive service.

Still sushi and still big food. Please go. It's so worth it still. It's like a trip down nostalgia lane and I'm glad it's still plenty busy. Please don't run out of salmon anymore though!

This a very popular Japanese joint primarily for the value of what they offer. The portions are enormous. The quality of the raw seafood, while not the top grade, is decent for the price. Don't expect anything fancy but you will be stuffed. I think they have the same philosophy as Claim Jumper. Offer massive amount of mediocre food without offending anyone. It seems to be a successful strategy for this place. The chirashi bowl I got came with thick large slices of medium grade salmon (not my thing) and yellowtail. Don't get any maguro. For $50, it's difficult to complain.

Since Hisako sold the restaurant, my family has tried it a few times. Every time we would order the uni sushi, hoping it would be like how it was. Hisako's uni sushi was our favorite: the Santa Barbara uni would fill your entire mouth because she made it with a small amount of sushi rice at the bottom, then overfilling the nori with a TON of uni. Hisako spared no expense! We'd watch her use up a few sushigetas of uni for our order. My mom described the experience of eating it as "a feeling of bliss." They were not cheap, but we paid happily, because you couldn't get them made like this anywhere else. For years the old pictures of her uni sushi would feature prominently on the Akasaka Yelp page. Even though the new owners kept the price, even charging more, none has been as generous with the ingredients. I recall one of them even made it with one piece of uni on top of all sushi rice in nori. That was some bait and switch! They had been making money off customers' nostalgia for the old Akasaka. Meanwhile, pictures of Hisako's uni sushi continued to feature prominently on the Yelp page for years, taunting us. I think the current owner is doing better now than those before them. The rolls are made closer to how Hisako used to make. If you didn't know the original Alaska, the current version is not bad, compared to the competition. But the uni sushi still isn't like how it was. I kept hoping I'd get that same sense of bliss when I order uni sushi from this or other restaurants. But, alas, no one makes it like Hisako did.

Come hungry. Their chirashi bowl was humongous and more than enough for 2 people. There was so much variety and the amount of fish was insane! While it was good, the rice was not. It was a weird texture and not with the sushi rice I'm normally used to. The rice had a strange texture, almost like old crusty rice? I can't explain it. There's also sriracha in between each sashimi which I found to be a little odd. While I don't consider this to be anything authentic, it was still decent. We also ordered the hamachi kama. Again, the size of this thing was massive. It was cooked well, though a bit on the dry side. Nothing the included sauce didn't fix. The beef udon was also a giant portion. I think you get the idea. Everything here is massive, so as I've said, come hungry. The couple next to us ordered a rainbow roll to share. I can't even describe how huge it is. It's bigger than a giant burrito. Service was great, there was no wait on a Saturday at 11:30am. Worth a try if you're in the area and if you're super hungry.

Every time I've gone it's been nothing but delicious. Great staff and high quality fish cuts.

Had the monkfish liver and chirashi bowl. Service was fast and portions are generous. There were two of us and we couldn't finish it. The fish was fresh and I loved the liver.

A hidden gem, masqueraded within an old looking house, located in an industrial area, weeds growing behind an old chain-link fence. Around the corner is where the parking lot and entrance to the restaurant is. The looks of the restaurant is way better from this side of the building. Small parking lot, entrance to the restaurant located to the rear of the house. Definitely an older house, converted to a local restaurant. Fairly busy, with a small dining area, with 1 waitress, and 1 assistant / busboy. 2 sushi makers behind a counter, located in the corner, and I'm assuming a handful of workers in the kitchen. Food was excellent, teriyaki beef was flavorful and tender, the sushi roll were huge, almost the size of a burrito. Our waitress was very nice, helpful and attentive. Will definitely be back.

4 stars only because their prices are a bit higher than other sushi spots ($20 for rainbow roll?), given the area. The parking is pretty tight, but spaces were available. It was cozy and quaint and we got seated right away. We enjoyed complimentary miso soup and edamame. I ordered a handroll and a children's plate which was still a big serving! Good portions of food for our meals, and staff were friendly and attentive. Will be back again!

My friends introduced me to this place since their family has been going for a long time. Decided to check it out recently and have gone multiple times after. It can get pretty busy, but they do take reservations. It can also get a little crowded in the main dining area, so it can get a little warm. The service is really good and the fish is very fresh! The portions are generous and so worth it!! I get the chirashi bowl every time and the quality is the same every time I've gotten it. Tempura is also very good and the sushi rolls are big so be mindful of how many you order! Will continue to come back again and again!

What can you say about this wonderful place! It's true curb appeal is nonexistent but when you get inside is very charming great Japanese vibe too. The best Sushi in Southern California their chefs are first class. If you haven't been yet go now and take your appetite!

4.5 's I've been coming to Akasaka sushi restaurant since the 80s. It was an expensive restaurant to eat at in the 80s and 90s because I was young and didn't have money to splurge so it was a treat for my parents to take me here. This place is well known for their big cuts on their sushi and sashimi. I love their teriyaki sauce for their chicken and beef. The sushi/sashimi is always fresh and delicious. my favorite sushi and sashimi is yellowtail. They also have good Toro and a sweet shrimp is good also. The service is great. The servers are always attentive and friendly. The ambience is a small mom and pop place. The restaurant is clean and so is restroom. I would recommend people to come here to try the big sushi pieces and rolls. They also have good tempura, chicken teriyaki, and beef teriyaki.

The place is very small but comfortable, traditional. The service was very good and friendly. The food was excellent and very tasty. The kitchen floor looked a little dirty but it didn't affect my stay at all. Very tasty, I would go back.

Came here during dinner around 7:30pm, it was nice and clean. We came after peak hours so it was great! The food comes in big portions so dont over order but if you are a big eater and hungry, pls order thier sushi rolls! Its massive since ita what they are known for. The food was delicious and the sushi was fresh!

One of the better Japanese restaurants i have had pleasure to eat at. Have been visiting Akasaka's for over 40 yrs and have never been disappointed. Definitely worth a visit. Small unassuming restaurant.

I got a combination- beef Teri, chicken Teri, and fried chicken. The miso soup that came out first was really good. I haven't had miso soup in a while. The combo plate was large. There were two large rectangular plates of beef and chicken Teri, but I was looking for the fried chicken. I was really looking forward to fried chicken, but it was two small pieces of karaage, like chicken nuggets, but slightly larger. They were not bad, but I wanted fried chicken like the menu said. Anyway, the beef was tasty. The chicken was good. The bf really enjoyed all of his sushi that he ordered. I think he ordered salmon, some belly, and spicy tuna roll, which was really big. The service was great as we sat at the sushi bar. The ambiance was nice. I can tell you that they kept cleaning all of the utensils they used and all of the sauces.

Had lunch here today and had two guests. Ordered Yellowtail Collar, Salmon w/Teriyaki z chicken and a Caterpillar Roll. Service was quick. The food came out pretty quickly, as we got there about 15 minutes after lunch service began. Don't forget to order the fresh wasabi (large). I highly recommend ordering it! Parking: They have a small lot. Street parking also. Rating: 5 stars

You cannot go wrong with the sushi here. The food is amazing and fresh and a great price! The sushi rolls are just huge! Also, great service! This is a go-to spot for my family for sure!

Sashimi is very fresh, service is quick, although, it can get very busy. It's noisy inside, there is some limited outside seating. It's a small establishment but it's worth it. The parking lot is very small and sometimes difficult to get out of if you're not a great driver. There is street parking, it can get full, so may have to walk.

Ordered a Yellowtail & Salmon Roll to-go. Came in around 7:30 on a Wednesday evening and the place was packed! Place was filled with hungry joyous families and heroic servers coming to the rescue! Once I made my pitstop at Akasaka Sushi, I blasted back home to dine into the rolls. The pieces were quite large and had a lot of fish, rice, avocado, and greens packed + sliced into thick pucks. Please check on the size comparison with Fiona's hand below. Yellowtail and salmon tasted fresh, light, and delicious with the paired ingredients along with the wasabi paste and soy sauce. Rice was cooked perfectly. The end pieces were the most tasty, so be on the lookout for those first. I didn't realize the soup came with the meal but definitely not the star of the show. Not memorable enough tbh. I didn't have any form of dine-in, but I absolutely loved the food and would love to come back here another time. I would recommend this spot to anyone who wants to munch on some sushi. Yellowtail roll - 5/5 Salmon roll - 5/5