Akeno Sushi Bar and Thai at Capitol Hill

We just moved back to the US after living in Asia for 25 years and this place checks the box for good Japanese which is tasty and not overpriced. We loved their innovation serving trays. This is now our local, go to place when we want simple tastes of Japan.

The sushi was amazing. They have different options and flavors. Servers were polite and helped us pick from the menu - which is always a support I like and need :). Restaurant is on the second floor and you’ll have to go through a short alley. Parking can be hard to find.

Great all around. We went for the brunch, unfortunately someone in our party didn't want to pay for bottomless so the rest of us missed out. We ended up ordering a mix of sushi and entrees, everything was top notch. Not a massive crowd, we had reservations bit probably didn't need them. The double hamachi roll was particularly good.

A small group of us tried Akeno Sushi for the first time, and I loved it. We had a late dinner reservation and the restaurant was full. It’s a small restaurant with two levels for seating. Be cautions of the stairs. There’s steps leading to the restaurant, then if you sit upstairs of the second level of the restaurant itself there are two or three additional stairwells. The seating is pretty tight and close together so you don’t have much personal space sitting, but the overall experience was great! We had three courses of sushi, cocktails, and entrees. I absolutely loved my food. My friends tried cooked sushi for the first time, and they really enjoyed their selection of cooked sushi. They entree wasn’t what they anticipated, but they still ate their meals and had a pleasant time.

Akeno Sushi Bar has very fresh sushi! I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the sushi there. We got the sushi boat and the appetizer platter, which was really tasty. The restaurant itself was pretty large and trendy. I would recommend getting a table outside on the rooftop if you can!

I would personally not come back because of how uncomfortable I felt when leaving. I had ordered shrimp tempura but was given a shrimp tempura sushi roll, when I pointed that out to one of the servers they brought out the actual dish I wanted, ok cool move on toward the end the roll was included in my bill so when I asked for it to be removed they looked confused, the server didn’t communicate the error and they were having a full discussion over it before they agreed to take it off. As we were leaving the lady who served us the shrimp tempura rolled her eyes at us. An automatic 18% gratuity was added and I honestly felt like we should get to decide. Since it was a party of 3 The shrimp tempura was nice and crispy. Could have a little more salt I got the Akeno tini for drink and it was good Sushi was okay, but not great. The dessert was good! We got crispy banana and ice cream The place is aesthetically pleasing but food could be better.

Very good sushi and great vibes. It’s a bit tough to find but walking up the stairs transports you to a sushi fairytale land. Lots of bright colors. Great sushi. Crab rangoons were so good. Not your typically carry out rangoons with cream cheese and fake crab. These were made in house and had awesome flavor. Awesome staff.

Overall quite a nice dining experience, and the food was good but not necessarily epic. Friendly and fairly attentive service, and casual atmosphere. We had the following items: Avocado Salad (Avocado / tomato / mixed green / sweet miso dressing) - very generous amounts of fresh avocado paired well with the sweet miso dressing, very nice start to the meal. Spicy Garlic Edamame (Steamed soybeans / jalapeno / garlic / chili pepper / miso paste) - really nice garlic and miso flavor with these beans, and just a little bit of heat to make them even more enjoyable Crab Rangoons (Imitation crab / cream cheese / scallion / sweet chili sauce) - pretty standard as far as crab rangoons go, nothing too remarkable but enjoyable Kurobuta Sausage (Japanese pork sausages / spicy mayo & honey mustard sauce) - this was probably the only real disappointment, just really underwhelming in terms of flavor Chicken Gyoza (Pan fried chicken and vegetable dumplings / sesame ponzu sauce) - good but again otherwise unremarkable Panang Curry (Red creamy curry / coconut milk / red bell pepper / steamed broccoli) - this was fine but probably on the lower end of panang curries I've enjoyed, just a bit watery and lacking any depth in flavor Amako Masuri (Spicy crunchy salmon topped Salmon / avocado / red tobiko / spicy mayo).- solid, well prepared specialty roll, well presented as well Sashimi Plate (12 pcs chef’s finest selection of sashimi / miso soup) - this was a disappointment overall, didn't taste fresh, especially for sashimi Worth a try if you're a local, but not something we'd drive back to Capitol Hill for.

Akeno Sushi Bar & Thai had delicious food. I ordered the appetizer samples and the premium sushi boat. I was very happy with both orders. The sushi was very fresh and tasty! I would recommend getting a seat on the rooftop outside if you can - otherwise the inside of the restaurant is also super cute and trendy on the main floor. I will definitely be returning!

My wife and I love this spot! The service is great and the sushi is excellent. On our most recent visit, I ordered the akeno roll and spicy crunchy tuna roll. Both were excellent. My wife got scallop, uni, and salmon belly nigiri and a tuna and avocado roll. She loved every single bite. Oh and the akeno lychee cocktail is sooo yummy! Perfect for spring! I think it's worth noting that, from my observation, most of the mid reviews are from people who had the Thai food, not the sushi.

Highly recommend a reservation if you're going on the weekend. My friend and I came on a saturday night and it was packed. I was pleasantly surprised at the fun atmosphere/decor on the inside. I had a 7pm rsvp and was sat immediately. The staff was quick, checked in often and kept our table clean when we finished with plates. I started with the Thai iced tea and miso soup. The tea was delicious, strong & flavorful! The miso soup was good but it was lukewarm, & I would have preferred it to be hotter. I ordered the Akeno Speciality Roll & it was great. Fresh tasting and a great size. I really enjoyed it. Overall, my experience was great and I look forward to coming back and trying their various other menu items!

Another winning experience at Akeno barracks row! Our table was waiting and ready with a sign when our group arrived. Service was very efficient. Everyone enjoyed the door. Happy hour is fantastic, prices are fair overall, portions are generous. It's a rare place that does both Japanese and Thai food well in the same restaurant. Cozy atmosphere with cherry blossom theme.

Holy smokes! I wasn't expecting the sushi to be THIS GOOD. Melt in your mouth cuts, perfectly presented and seasoned, unobtrusive but solid service ... just perfect! The interior is also decorated in such a lovely way, it definitely transports you away from Barracks Row! 10/10, I can't wait to go back again!

Food is amazing, the sushi, fried rice and noodles dishes are some of my favorites! Service is excellent! Ambiance is also nice, there's a rooftop area that's sometimes opened, be ready to climb some stairs though!

Normally, if a restaurant features two different cuisines, I am a little skeptical, but given that Japanese and Thai are two of my favorites, I didn't have to think twice about selecting Akeno for dinner. Somewhat hidden in an alleyway, this restaurant can be a little tough to spot from the street, so keep a lookout for its awning. The restaurant's interior is lovely with a floral theme. It is two stories with the main dining area being on the first floor, and the second floor housing a bar area and small patio. Between all the sushi options and Thai dishes, it took us some time to peruse the menu, but our waitress was very patient as we took a few moments to decide on our order. One of my dinner mates started off with the MURASAKINO PASSION drink ($7.95), a mix of passionfruit, butterfly pea tea and lemonade. It was pricey for a mocktail, but based on one sip, it was quite refreshing. + BEEF TENDERLOIN YAKITORI ($14.95): Two small skewers served alongside tangy yuzu sauce. While they looked nicely grilled, the beef seemed overcooked and was a little tough. I'd personally skip this since it wasn't worth the price. + PAD SEE EEW ($16.95): This is one of my go-to orders at any Thai restaurant and Akeno's is solid. The noodles had a good chew, the chicken was tender and the sauce was balanced between sweet, salty and savory. I also liked how they incorporated Chinese broccoli rather than regular broccoli. + NIGIRI PLATE ($39.95): This included eight pieces of nigiri and a classic roll of the chef's choice, which was a salmon crunch roll that day. Our table shared this plate, but each piece of nigiri I had was satisfying and tasted fresh. I also enjoyed the crisped rice in the salmon crunch roll. Overall, the rice-to-fish ratio was just right. + BARUTAN DOUBLE SHRIMP ROLL ($17.95): Shrimp tempura and avocado inside, topped with shrimp, tobiko and sweet chili sauce. Between the creamy avocado, crispy shrimp and sweet chili, this roll had a great combination of textures and flavors. All of us enjoyed our dinner and there's plenty more that I would have loved to try off their menu. I appreciate the focus that they place on presentation which is not only apparent in the restaurant's décor, but also the food. After all, my eyes eat first! 4.25 stars.

We've come to this place several times! Their sushi is great and well priced. We love the vibe of the place and the servers and staff are always super nice. The kitchen is amenable when I want to tweak a roll and I'm always happy with our order. Unfortunately the last time we were there, one of their regulars at the end of the bar was totally slammed and making very gross and misogynistic comments while barely able to stand. The managers kind of just laughed it off noted that he was a regular, instead of realizing he was making many people uncomfortable. Haven't been back since, but may go again soon because I miss the sushi.

Delicious sushi and appetizers! Service was a little slow but still friendly when around. The drinks were good as well. They had cherry blossom decorations that really created a great an atmosphere. We unfortunately did not get to sit on the upstairs/rooftop but hope to the next time we visit

Not what I expected. The food was so so. Sushi was ok but the salmon salad came in a small bowl, didn't look appealing, salmon was overcooked. You have to walk down narrow alley path to get to restaurant and no ambiance

Love! Love! This place was everything! My job had our holiday party and this place did not disappoint! The sushi, the wings, and the drinks flowed all afternoon long. The waiter and host did a great job helping us educators start off our winter break. I will definitely be back again!!!

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!

Great service and drinks! I ordered drunken noodle with shrimp. It was decent but the portion was smaller than what I'm used to and the flavor missed the mark and lacked vegetables. Usually drunken noodle comes with bell peppers and bamboo shoots. I have yet to find a stellar Thai restaurant in DC.

Good food and quite possibly the best miso soup I've ever had but my only issue if the portions. The miso soup was $5.95 for about 6-8 oz or the container was half full. The chicken teriyaki was good too but you only get about 6 pieces of broccoli and a skinny chicken breast for $17. Great food but portions need a lil help. Its located on the second floor but the look of the restaurant is beautiful

Highly recommend. 10 out of 10 !!! We came across his place by happenstance and have visited every time since. A true hidden gem. You have to look to f d. It's upstairs but well worth the effort!!!!!

Good service, and the food came out quickly. They have delicious mocktails. Not too sweet, but still a combination of strong flavors. The sushi was standard, delicious. I just got a California roll. To start, I did the spicy soup, which was SO flavorful! 10/10. The spice wasn't too much to handle as well. The drunken noodles were standard as well, delicious- the perfect combination of sweet,salty and spicy.

This is a solid sushi spot on barracks row. The staff is friendly and the food comes out relatively quickly. The cherry blossom theme is a nice touch, but the lighting is too bright for an ideal date spot. The ambiance is better for catching up with friends.

Fabulous service every time! It's so cute inside. Sat upstairs on the patio for once and it was perfect! Service was quick and the food was delish! Everything came out quickly and did not disappoint! Definitely a go to for sushi! We'll be back!

Love love love this place! Decor is super cute, the service is ALWAYS great and the sushi AND Thai entries AND appetizers are ALWAYS DELICIOUS. There's a few other options on this street but we're always going to come here based off our experience. If you're in the mood for sushi this is your jam!

We went to Akeno's because it's fairly close to the Eastern Market station. It's located on the second floor and you would have to take a staircase to get there. The food was good portioned and delicious. My tonkotsu ramen soup was less salty than what I expected, which was great. Overall, we had a positive experience but it didn't blow us away.

I've been to Akeno a couple of times since the name change for happy hour and I loved it. But I recently went 7/26/2024 with my children. The food was still amazing and the atmosphere was still great but somethings I disliked were one being when I asked for busboy because I wanted to tip him. The guy said oh he's the busboy and I stated I know I guess he was trying to figure out why I wanted him(none of his business ). Anyway when I went to tip him he seemed timid and scared to take the tip from me. He was great and made sure we had water and the table was clean. Not saying the servers didn't do it but he was a little more attentive. I was also irritated with the 18% gratuity added to my check. I wish restaurants would stop this ish bevause half time you don't even get that type of services. Let people leave what they want to leave. And if you're going to do that make sure it's divided evenly for everyone for example the busboy. Not sure if I will go back for a while. They do have great happy hour and again food. I'm just not feeling the 18%. And I can't remember if it's always been like this. But I live their sushi. Photos are from recently visited and old ones.

The food was good and the happy hour has some decent deals, but I was sadly disappointed by the service. The happy hour has a number of drinks on special and a bunch of $5- $7 snacks and basic sushi rolls. We ordered a bunch, and I thought they were all decent for the price. However, I looked at the regular menu as well, and the specialty rolls seemed a bit on the expensive side even for DC (many around $18). We had a bit of an issue with the service. We were originally charged full price for some sake that we had specifically asked before ordering if it was included in the happy hour. We were told yes; however when the bill came we were charged full price (almost double what we were expecting). While the restaurant ended up meeting us in the middle on price, I don't think this was appropriate given we had specifically asked before ordering what the price was. Given how many happy hour options there are in DC, I'm not likely to come back here any time soon.

A friend recommended this spot for happy hour, so we stopped by before a wine tasting nearby. We were pleased to learn that happy hour was both at tables and the bar, so we were able to sit at a table. We were seated on the top floor, which was lovely and had an outdoor deck that we did not venture out of because of the heat. It was originally about 88 degrees up there, but once we sat and they started seating other people up there, they thankfully turned down the thermostat and it became much more pleasant. Honestly, the sushi was really, really good. It tasted super fresh and high-quality, with decent sized pieces of fish in the rolls. For $5-7 per roll during happy hour, I felt like it was a great deal. I also ordered $5 takoyaki which may have been the highlight before. I had never had takoyaki before but had been wanting to try it, so seeing it at that price point was a steal--and it was delicious and beautifully presented. Would definitely order all the happy hour food again. There was a snafu with the bill, however. When we were ordering drinks, we indicated to our server that we wanted sake that was on happy hour. The happy menu explained that house sake was $5 and then premium sake was $5 off. However, the happy menu phrased it awkwardly, making it a bit unclear whether it was premium sake or only bottles of premium sake or which exactly fell under the premium sake on happy hour. It was also unclear whether the yuzu sake on the menu was available in a bottle, or just by the glass, and we only wanted to order it if it was on happy hour. We asked our server about it, and she said that yes, it was on happy hour, and it was $5 off and pointed at the happy hour menu. And we said, oh even by the glass? It's $5 off? And she agreed and said it was part of the happy hour. So three of us ordered two rounds of it--and it was delicious, would recommend. But when the bill came, it was the menu price with no happy hour discount. When we asked the server she said it was only off bottles, but we explained that we had asked, and she confirmed that it was part of happy hour. We had an extensive back and forth with who I would presume to be the manager, who eventually settled on giving us $3 off, rather than $5. I was glad they worked with us, because the bill was originally much higher than we had anticipated. I've still given the restaurant five stars because both the food and drink were delicious, and even though it took some time and back and forth, they worked with us. I think it ultimately came down to a poorly phrased menu and a miscommunication with the server that was probably due at least in part to a language barrier that was neither party's fault.

This place was one we stumbled across on our anniversary sushi food hop. The staff were welcoming and seated us right way. The restaurant was beautifully decorated with flowers and art. We rode the happy hour saki, a Sapporo, miso soup, beef skewers, and a shrimp tempura roll. We enjoyed mostly everything. The roll was lacking freshness and the beef skewers lacked flavor. Overall the experience was nice but not sure if we will return.

After seeing a reel on Instagram hubby and I tried this place out. He's a Thai lover and I'm a sushi lover, so perfect. We had the crunchy scallop roll, tuna avocado balls(not the name), seafood fried rice, fried octopus balls (not the name). We devoured everything! The sushi was fresh and delicious, simple flavors but the fresh fish stood out. I also had some salmon nigiri that was extremely yummy! The service was quick and pleasant. This place has a couple levels. We sat on the roof top which is a what the young people would call a "vibe". I def recommend this place for my sushi lovers.

Been here a few times. One of my favorite Thai places in Capitol Hill area. Food is delicious with good portions. Servers are always polite and attentive. Cute spot for dinner/lunch.

Akeno is a sushi bar and Thai restaurant with locations in Capitol Hill and Alexandria. The food comes out quickly and everything tastes fresh. They have a wide variety of options and are very creative with their displays.

DoorDash knows I have a special place in heart for Akeno. Their drunken noodles have me in a chokehold like seriously. The food is always good and the portions? chef's kiss - they don't skimp on anything, apps included. Now, the in-person experience? That's where things get a bit... interesting. It's 8pm on New Year's (no res, which is usually NBD for most places in Cap Hill). The host gave us this weird vibe like we should've made a resy - meanwhile the place was pretty empty except for the bar area. Our server totally saved the experience though - super knowledgeable about the menu and made some good recommendations. Drinks were yummy and I ordered my usual (The drunken noodles...DUH!) Only sour note really was the sushi taking a solid 45 minutes to reach my partner's plate, which was a bit much. Still very favored and loved in my eyes.

More Japanese than Thai. Thai menu is back of the menu and one page. I went for the Thai due to Barracks Row proximity. Overall good 3* experience. I tried the Panang Curry. It was good. I always add extra veggies and they were willing here. Overall good meal. Not a bad option and with 2 Thai options in the area, I'd call it a coin toss.

The food was delicious. The presentation was awesome and so much fun. Service was great. Very attentive. The ambiance was perfect. We sat in a booth and were able to talk and enjoy our meal at a leisurely pace.

I'm definitely disappointed. Walked into this place and it has such an amazing vibe! From the mural entrance to the flowery rooftop...Very Instagram-able! So many cute little photo op spots! Rooftop is super cute! Good happy hour! But we got the food and it was mid... then got my sushi and the avocado was brown and the lettuce was also brown so I was not impressed. Then I went to take a drink of my water and I saw a long brown hair in it and was so grossed out, so I turned my cup to show my partner, and then I saw there was a big pink lipstick mark (that was also not mine) on the cup... I was grossed out, to say the least, and immediately waved over our server. He apologized and brought me a new water and then brought the check like nothing just happened. I asked if he was going to make any sort of adjustment and he said he would have to talk to his manager. Then he came back and offered us free dessert and I was like no, we are leaving. I'm so grossed out right now. He apologized again and said they can't adjust the check. I said I would love to get the manager's card so I can follow up because I would definitely put this in my review. So, he went and got the owner who came and talked to us and said sorry they had a big event and they had an issue with their washer. She asked if the food was at least great and I said I was disappointed with the quality of the sushi and she did not appreciate that comment, but I showed her the pictures of my sushi and then she agreed the avocado and lettuce were brown and offered to take 20 bucks off the bill and asked us to come back to give them another chance. I would come back again, for the vibe, but not for sushi... that's the only reason I gave it 3 stars instead of 1, because serving on dirty dishes is unacceptable to me, so I hope they tighten that up.

Nice atmosphere and wonderful food. waiter was very intensive. The sushi was very fresh and the drunken noodles was delicious.

This was me and my boyfriends first time here after hearing such great things. We arrived just in time for the end of Happy Hour where we ordered fried pork gyoza, fried shrimp sumai, and a spicy tuna roll. All came out fast and were delicious. We didn't have a huge appetite so that was just enough for a quick bite. We ate at the bar because I love watching them make the rolls. The staff were extremely friendly and answered all of my stupid questions about items on the menu I was u familiar with. I love the decor inside and it was a very relaxed place to eat. It's located on Barracks Row, just north of Jeni's ice cream, set back in a not so obvious spot that leads you upstairs. I would've walked right past it if I didn't know what I was looking for. Will definitely return to try more off the menu. There were lots of yummy options for the raw and cooked fans.

Ambiance is very laidback. They put a lot of effort into presentation of food and drink! Highly recommend the Akron-Tini. Fish was fresh! And they were also teaching a sushi making class which is fun! As an avid sushi eater, I'd come here again!

If you're looking for a beautiful atmosphere, great food, Akeno is definitely the place to go. There is no shortage of Instagram photo- ready areas and the staff was very pleasant. Our waitress even stopped to take pictures of us together. I had the drunken Angel I believe was the name of the dish it was spicy noodles and salmon. The salmon could use a little bit more seasoning, but it was not bad. My friend had the basil fried rice with shrimp and she said it was spicy but good. We had the Sriracha chicken wings and crab Rangoon as appetizers and they were good too. The Sriracha Wings were not spicy but they packed flavor. They have an every day happy hour specials so you can get the appetizers for pretty cheap and they have a few entrée options. Unfortunately, the entrées on the happy hour menu did not interest me, but they may to someone else. This is definitely a place to try if you're in DC!

After a gym session, I was hungry and saw this was a new spot that opened not too far from where I was at so decided to give it try. There was nice art as you walked down the hall and uo the stairs to get to the dining area. Admittedly I was going about 40 minutes before closing but they let me choose where I wanted to sit (bar or a table), were friendly, and I had enough time to order a drink, appetizer and a couple of rolls. The food was delicious--I ordered spicy garlic edamame, tuna tataki, salmon skin roll, and buri buri (double yellowtail). I definitely plan to come back and before I left, I was told they had happy hour every day including the weekends from 4:30pm-6:30pm. Maybe I'll see you there?

Along Barracks Row in the old Nooshi space is a second-floor restaurant through a very narrow, mural-lined alley. Ordering takeout for a group at 5 p.m. on a Friday, it was ready a few minutes before the scheduled time of 6 p.m. The restaurant itself was empty when we walked in, but the dining area is spacious with tables and booths. There's also a long bar and a third floor. The takeout bag was beautifully designed, but our food was too heavy. The moment I grabbed the bag from my car, it broke, spilling some of the dishes on the ground. We found the green curry and kaprow with chicken delicious and a little spicy. The larb gai and drunken noodles were average. Overall, the prices are a bit steeper than other area Thai spots.

First time here, fast service! And excellent food! We ordered green curry and it tastes excellent!

Sometimes you just want some takeout. While I didn't eat inside the restaurant it looked like a cute new spot. The takeout service was quick and the food was the appropriate temperature. This is usually hard when you order sushi or sashimi etc. I ordered a couple rolls - the Philly and Tuna with avocado. Both rolls tasted fresh and with appropriate ratios. The truffle salmon sashimi was a pleasant and refreshing surprise. The truffle balsamic sauce with tobiko was a great combination and the presentation, despite being take out, was fabulous. I recommend trying this spot out whether you're dining in or dining out add it to your list.

Overall the sushi was good. However, I didn't like that our shrimp tempura came with spicy mayo on it. I would've preferred eel sauce or nothing. The place feels like it has no a/c whatsoever and gratuity is included but it is a surprise when you receive your bill. Later I investigated and found that it says "18% gratuity may apply to all check" in a smaller font at the bottom of the back of the menu(very sneaky) which to me is a little misleading. I don't know if the word "may" should have been "will" so it really leaves me questioning why it was included to my bill with a party of two. Additionally, I found the sushi to be a bit overpriced for it to just be okay. For the amount I paid for sushi here I may as well ate sushi at the mgm and I am not exaggerating. Overall, the service was fast and friendly. However I wouldn't recommend going during the summer for having no a/c while eating is uncomfortable.

I come here all the time for drunken noodles and this being the second time it was a good experience! However, it was pretty cold in that restaurant and the table/floor was dirty so we had to request it to be cleaned. Besides that, the ambiance is okay.

We were starving tourists blown away by the quality and service we experienced. We tried a large variety of their offerings and everything was delicious. As soon as we walked in, they offered us the happy hour menu, which had several good options and a great price. The staff was friendly and attentive to our needs

The inside of this restaurant is spacious and composed of different dining areas across two floors. It was a nice day, so we sat on the outdoor rooftop space which was gorgeous. I tried the Togarishi Passion Margarita, and it was delicious. The Dragon Roll and Salmon Avocado rolls I tried were average. I'm interested in coming back for happy hour.

Friendly staff and enjoyable menu offerings. Dining room setting is also quite attractive.

The atmosphere, food, and people at this sushi place are all fantastic. I was looking for a sushi restaurant, and I came across this one. Since then, I've been here twice a week! It's often crowded, and they have a nice rooftop seating area. The staff is professional and friendly, and the food is simply amazing. The drinks are great too. I even met the owner, who was incredibly nice. They have two locations, so everyone should definitely check it out. This place is a go-to spot--bring your friends; you won't be disappointed. It's my second favorite restaurant!

such an easy to miss restaurant with serious potential on the hill - Thai and sushi fushion for my indecisive felllas out there (not me.) - the entrees were classic Thai and Japanese options. the katsu curry was a great size, great amount of breading, rich autumn curry, but it was strangely not that warm...like it wasn't giving cozy because it was sorta room temp? - sushi was delectable! alaskan roll was soft and flavorful, not superrrr authentic though. the presentation of their special rolls here definitely brings a lot. they use that cool stair plate where the sushi becomes like double the cost but also looks better lol - the tom yum goong soup was STINKY and AWESOME. flooooded with mushrooms shrimp in that pungent sour broth. little citrus kick! - confused feelings on the ebi-hotat because the shrimp was seasoned and grilled to perfection but the scallops they were wrapped around were the smallest scallops I've ever seen. My camera wouldn't focus but legit 2 cm.

Akeno Sushi bar was pretty cool. Their entrance floor was family friendly with the sushi bar and the 3rd floor was more of a date night or a night out type of vibe. Their miso soup was good and the dumplings were good as well but they were cold. The drinks were good but it'll take about 3 or 4 drinks just to feel something. I honestly forgot the name of my drink but I highly recommend. It's the one that has passion fruit and I switched out tequila for vodka. It was sweet just how I like my drinks to be. The service was good, I have no complaints. The reason I gave 4 out of 5 stars is because it's IMITATION CRAB. If I go to a restaurant especially a sushi restaurant, I expect real crab. Most of their sushi option contained the imitation crab so I went with the eel roll and it was enjoyable. I also tried the shrimp tempura. Parking was not an issue for me, I got there before 9 PM on a Friday and I was able to park on the side street across from the restaurants. I had to walk maybe 4 minutes but it was a straight shot. All in all, I'd be back for sure but I'd also explore the other options along the strip.

Dope spot added to the 8th st area. Love the decor and the energy they have here.. workers were attentive and kind.. My lady and I ended up seeing a waitress from another spot working there so we were excited about that! The sake was great and had me wanting more. The food hit the spot and was a portion. Think my next stop will be there roof top area. Might have to check it out for an after work vibe!

Every day is happy hour. Let's start there! Service was good. The sushi was delicious. Perfectly cut and seasoned to perfection. We enjoy the margaritas. The rooftop is super cute and there is decor to snap pictures. You know we have to be able to do it for the gram. The only con are those steps. As most DC establishment, there are lots of steps to get to the rooftop. But once you are up there it's worth it. Step in and give them a try!