Akira Back

Absolutely the best in Delray. The concept is second to none! Amazingly delicious food that is unique and interesting which invigorates all the senses, but yet still so satisfying. The ambiance is truly elite, beautiful design, and great music to match. What puts Akira Back above all the rest is the top tier service. Michael is a connoisseur of all sorts and an expert in many realms. Shout out to Juliana as well. Congrats to the entire team from kitchen to FOH to support, I highly recommend treating yourself. Edit: I went back again in the same week because it was so good. Matthew Moll is the epitome of class and a true leader. There's no wonder why this place is so special. Val the bartender is just the cherry on top!

Possibly one of the best Japanese spots in all of South Florida. The prime rib sushi roll was something like you’ve never tasted before. This place is absolutely unique. The tuna pizza for an appetizer was a game changer and like nothing you’ve ever had before as well. Cocktails were on fleek, the server was absolutely giving.

We had an amazing evening at Akura Back Restaurant. The food was absolutely outstanding — every dish was perfectly prepared. The wine list was impressive, with plenty of options for every taste and preference. We had a small issue, but the managers handled it very professionally and resolved it quickly. A special thank you to Michael and Losan for their attention and excellent service — they truly made our evening special.

Located next to The Ray hotel. Tuna pizza exceeds expectations despite misleading photos. Food is Pricey but worth it for quality. Portions are small. Bar seating had excellent service by Kelly. Sleek spot for a special night out.

This is one of those places where the flavors, the presentation, and the service always shine. Everything just feels right every time you go. And don’t leave without ordering the two must-haves: the tuna pizza and the short rib, they’re always a hit. It’s also a great spot for a double date, with the perfect mix of good food and a fun atmosphere. We always make reservation to go.

We’ve eaten here multiple times over the past few years and every single time they’ve been nothing short of amazing. They’re not a typical family friendly restaurant, but we did make an early evening reservation for my husband’s birthday dinner with our 2.5yr old daughter in tow. Our server was fabulous with her and made us feel very welcomed and comfortable. Aside from that- the level of cuisine you get here is what really keeps bringing us back. From the presentation to the taste ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

What an amazing experience! We were walking by the restaurant, decided to stop by and see the menu, and ended up having one of the best Japanese meals of our life. Helvio the general manager was the nicest person ever, treated us so well, we will get back there many times just for him, he gave the BEST suggestions for dishes, we tried all the ones that he suggested and loved them all! Matthew the director of food and beverages, treated us the best, what a team! The server suggested the best white Portuguese wine, thank you! We already shared this restaurant with several of our friends, and will go back many times.

Wonderful experience all around. The food was outstanding — flavorful, beautifully prepared, and truly memorable. You can tell a lot of care goes into every dish. I also want to commend the manager for being attentive and genuinely invested in making sure guests feel well taken care of. That level of hospitality really stands out. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this restaurant.

Toro Caviar Tuna belly + caviar... how can this combination ever go wrong? This dish is a total showstopper, and it tastes as good as it looks. AB Tuna/mushroom Pizza Their classic dish. You can order it with just or , or get a half-and-half. Wagyu Tacos I've always thought these were pretty good, but this time I found them to be a tiny bit too salty. Hokkaido Scallop A perfect summer appetizer. It's a scallop sashimi dish with kiwi and some grapefruit juice, super refreshing. Also, the Grilled Alaskan King Crab is highly recommended. They've revised this dish many times. It used to be a stack of about eight crab legs, then they halved the number, and now it's served in a chic little box with just three legs.

Somewhere between the tuna pizza and the salmon tiradito I decided this is the best sushi place in Delray. The food was incredible, the service was amazing, and the cow-wow roll was so unique I almost got a second one. So glad I came and so glad it exists because I no longer have to drive to Miami for great sushi! Don't skip the dessert because the chocolate cup was great too.

Located next to The Ray hotel. Tuna pizza exceeds expectations despite misleading photos in yelp. Food is Pricey but worth it for quality. Portions are small. Bar seating had excellent service by Kelly. Sleek spot for a special night out.

Akira is in London, Dubai, Istanbul, Paris, Tokyo, Vegas, Taipei, Beverly Hills, Tenerife, Riyadh, Toronto, San Diego, Singapore, Istanbul, Doha, Marrakech, Bangkok, Jakarta, Orlando, Seoul, and now south Florida! The restaurant is in the Ray Hotel with an impressive door that can't be missed. The artwork inside & artwork designed on the plates was created by Back's mother. Although there is street parking there is a valet. The Japanese menu includes Korean focused options. The sushi rolls, salads, sashimi, Wagyu steaks, fried rice, appetizers, and entrées are mouthwatering. Prices are steep, reviews are stellar & this is our first local restaurant that attained a Michelin star. Akira Back was born in Seoul and raised in Aspen, Colorado, which led him to the professional snowboarding circuit where he appeared in a handful of extreme sports movies. He began working at a local Japanese restaurant to supplement his income & realized he felt the same thrill in the kitchen. His world, renowned restaurants, combine his passions for adventure, travel & culinary exploration. Now Akira just needs to write a cookbook so I can try to copy some of his delicious recipes at home. We valeted our car and went into the beautiful restaurant. Savannah was our waitress and she explained the whole menu. We started with an Akira Back tuna pizza with Unami aioli, Shiso & white truffle oil. We then shared a hot mess signature role with crab tempura, sashimi poke, and spicy Ponzo. We shared the creamy spinach salad with roasted sesame dressing and rayu, lamb chops with smoked jalapeño miso, and brussels sprouts Kamichi glazed. Three hours later we finished off the evening with AB cigar, which contains Japanese whiskey ice cream over a chocolate brownie with cocoa served like a cigar in an ashtray. Friends ordered, spectacular courses, beautiful dishes, and they devoured every bite. I can't wait to come back again.

We came here on a whim a couple months ago and decided after we left we would come for my husbands birthday dinner. Our first experience we sat at the bar and it was overall amazing. The bartender suggested we get a few items and share. So we did the short rib fried rice, edamame with kimchi butter, hot mess sushi roll. Make sure you get extra kimchi butter because you will want to put it on everything. We literally CANNOT stop talking about this food. This hot mess roll was by far the best sushi roll either of us have ever had. No lie. Like my mouth is watering just thinking about it. So much that we came back a month later for my husband's birthday!! Every week we've shared this restaurant with someone. Literally don't even think twice, just make a reservation and GO!! This is our new go to for whenever we want truly good food. The service was great. The vibes were on point. The food INCREDIBLE!!!!!

This place is always great. The food is fresh and a nice mix between raw and cooked food. The ambience is elegant although at times can get loud. The staff is well trained and knowledgeable in their menu. The fried rices are all great, the rolls are really tasty and dessert are above average. You really can't go wrong trying this place.

It was refreshing upon entering the restaurant - the door separated the evening, slightly busy South Floridian street with some lingering heat from the elegant, luxurious atmosphere with comfortable couch and soft glow of candlelight coming toward you in no time. The restaurant managers and staff members warmly greeted and served us. I especially liked the manager called Michael. The appetizers and main dishes were amazingly delicious. The tuna pizza, lobster tempura, mushrooms, and black cod. The edamame and kimchi fried rice were a bit salty to my personal taste, but still were tasty. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant!

Absolutely unreal. Couldn't recommend enough! Everything we ordered was so good and the service was great. Super attentive and gave great recommendations based on what we liked.

Let's start by saying that this restaurant is a wow! Akira Back has restaurants all over the world. Savannah our waitress was on point about the items on the menu. If she said that it was spicy, it surely was. We started with their tuna pizza. We then shared their hot mess sushi that also was a wow! The lamb chops with smoked Japanese miso came highly recommended and after having it I understand why. For dessert we had their AB cigar which is Japanese whiskey ice cream over a chocolate brownie with cocoa served like a cigar in an ashtray. This is a great find. Pricy but worth it. We will be back.

A large party of 10 65th birthday atmosphere is very nice service great walked in greeted by receptionist sat us immediately Travis our waiter. Was more like a tour guide great knew everything about the menu and restaurant started salmon caper mini pizzas short rib rolls. Fish appetizers. Great wine menu and craft beer they were very attentive but not overkill Entrees were various sushi rolls , tender steak very eclectic. The food was the best sushi I've ever eaten anywhere in the world. Unique combinations. Flavors that explode with taste. There were so many dishes I can't name or remember everything we had but it was great Manager stopped bye very nice guy Desser. A surprise cake Yum espresso. You must try this place Expensive but worth it

Akira Back Delray is 10/10. The kimchi butter edamame is amazing and unlike anything else. The drinks are all so refreshing, and worth the money for a cocktail. the rock shrimp is also a great order. the seaweed salads have a pink seaweed and it is amazing. as for sushi, I have ever had a bad roll. it is all pretty unique I would say and you can't bring expectations from other sushi places. the cow wow roll, perfect storm, and pop rockin are so good. The perfect storm roll is my favorite, but it is very spicy, so you have to like spicy. I am not a cod fan, but even the miso black cod was amazing. worth the hype!

Started off with the geisha drink. I ordered it because it said honeydew. I did not taste much honeydew in. It just tasted like a cucumber martini, but we're still delicious. Moved onto the Toro tartar , which was not only fresh and delicious but a really cool presentation at the table. The grilled octopus was good, but nothing to write home about as well as the truffle bomb. I really didn't taste any truffle in. It was just the taste of Uni and the potato .we then got the scallops and crab legs from the robotic grill and both were delicious. Crab legs were a little spicy due to the Sriracha aïoli but nothing too overwhelming and I'm a baby with spice. Miso cod and short rib for our entrées both were cooked perfectly for dessert. We had the apple crisp . Was similar to a churro filled with apple had cinnamon flavor and vanilla ice cream and was delicious. Pricey for some of the things but good overall

Food is still consistently amazing and the prices are also a bit high as the portions are tiny and felt even smaller on this visit. Perfect place for a special occasion. Restaurant is still a bit loud. The tartares are my favorite. The dessert cigar has been changed. I didn't enjoy it like the original one. The cigar paper was missing and the Icecream was different. Check my new photo with the old one. I Enjoyed my dinner.

Amazing food, service, and ambiance! Can't recommend this place enough. The managers and wait staff are so kind and I will definitely be coming back!

Great service, good recommendations of things to try, and excellent food. I'm not a big sushi either but the things I did eat were great. The King Crab, the dessert cigar, the snow rice sake, the crab fried rice all delicious. I will be returning!

We are lucky enough to have his namesake restaurant right here in Delray Beach Florida, Renowned Michelin-starred Chef "Akira Back" of Akira Back nestled within The Ray Hotel is a place you have to try atleast once if you live in, or are visiting the area. Having been blown away by our initial visit, we decided to go back and as expected it was sublime. Though the price tag may be steep, the magic of his culinary expertise is how I will describe it makes the moment a worthwhile memory. Each plate surpassed the last in elegance and tatse. As the Foodies we are, we opted for the tapas plates to sample an array of our favorites. The Japanese A5 Wagyu Tataki was pure steak nirvana. I Paired it with the Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, it was a surf n turf on steroids. We also indulged in their premium sushi rolled to perfection making for an other unforgettable afternoon.

First off, Service, ambiance, presentation, 10/10. All those aspects were perfect and couldn't have asked for any better. The food however, not my favorite. I have eaten at many high end sushi/ omakase restaurants and I am sad to say this one disappointed me. My favorite dish was the Flounder Carpaccio, unique flavors, fresh fish. Baked Crab Cut roll was also pretty good, good flavor. I found myself to be quite disappointed in Nazo 9, everything looked beautiful but the dressing on the fish was very mild, almost as if you were just eating plain sashimi. There was also a bone in one of the pieces. Hairy crab appetizer was not bad, not good for 75$ but decently tasty. Truffle bomb was okay, but my personal opinion was that the potato puree took away from the flavor of the amaebi and uni, tasted like fancy mashed potatoes. I have eaten a ton of high end sushi in all parts of the globe, just my personal preference - found majority of the food to be underwhelming taste wise, even though appeared to be hyped up by ingredients listed, give it a try if you're told it is very good by multiple people, just as I was. For me, not returning anytime soon. All in all this a good restaurant, everyone is entitled to their own opinions. There are always high expectations at restaurants with price points at this level.

We made reservations and stopped by for dinner. The restaurant was very spacious and beautifully decorated. Our server was super sweet and walked us through the entire menu and shared recommendation on what to order. We loved the AB tuna pizza. It was delicious and the sea salt on top was the perfect touch. Overall, the food was delicious. We ordered 4-6 small plates and it was enough for our party of four. As the evening goes on, it can get a bit noisy in the restaurant. We arrived at 6pm and when we left at around 7:30pm, the restaurant was filled.

One of the best dining experiences I have ever had, period. The food was absolutely delicious but the service and hospitality stole the show! From being welcomed by Matt to the final course everything was exceptional. Jordan, Matt, and the entire staff made my wife and I feel right at home.

I wished I had raving reviews but I really had a mid experience. Service was kinda okay, had to request multiple times to have water. The food was nothing above the average and prices were very high for it.

Jacob is the best server!! Good manners and super nice. The food is....WOW ive never had better sushi in my life. And the vibe and the scenery is absolutely beautiful. Will come back again'

I have dined here many times and each time I'm impressed. Rob was amazing and so attentive. The food is exceptional! I'll be back again and again.

We came to Akira a year ago and we were excited to go back as we had a blast last time, unfortunately we were disappointed. Let's start by what's good: we had an outdoor table, great setting with cute plants and light, no loud music so you can enjoy a conversation. Service was quick and friendly. We got disappointed by the food. We had the Wagyu tomahawk which was a huge disappointment. The meat was flavorless. Definitely different from the first time we came. We had the Yuzu Citrus for desert, it was beautifully presented but boring otherwise. We had one main, one side, one drink and one desert ended up $200 for two, before tips. We only liked the side (Japanese mushroom). Needless to say it was a unsatisfactory diner.

We reserved well in advance for an early evening celebration of our anniversary. We found parking for free on the street less then a block away. Immediately recognized and greeted upon entering restaurant. The ambiance was beautiful, nicely decorated and fun open atmosphere. Our waiter, Connor, exceptional! Made great recommendations and provided guidance on our selection of appetizers, course and dessert. Drinks were delicious, tuna pizza outstanding, grilled octopus very flavorful with 3 dipping sauces and yes, the main course of sliced Wagu meat with mushroom and sauce was an excellent recommendation. Desserts were right size and delicious. Outstanding Service by Connor and supporting staff, top notch food, we were fully satisfied.

It was slow but atmosphere was cool. Gotta watch out for the weakest restaurant trick in the book. Busser asks if you want flat or sparkling water. They sneak in bottled water and wack you. Food was good but overall a rip.

The food and service were great. The ambiance was very nice and good for a date or hanging with friends. We tried a few rolls and everything tasted amazing!

Shockingly tiny portion of main course at a very high prices. how is it possible to pay $45 for main course and leave restaurant hungry. It is not acceptable. in addition the service is not up to par - weightier forgot to bring appetizer. i brought my friends there and felt embarrassed. After leaving the restaurant, we went to my home to eat. the place is a total rip-off

Amazing experience. The food was outstanding. May have been best Asian fusion I've ever had. Our waitress was extremely helpful in explaining each dish and providing recommendations.

Came back to Akira Back with friends from France and the family. We had Rob as our server. He was a great fit for our table. He was personable, helpful, and efficient. The room is a bit loud, but we were able to hear each other on a large round table. We had a sushi pizza, which we ordered two more because everyone at the table loved it. We had the cow wow room, sashimi, power roll, a few others however I can't remember right now. Just know every dish was delicious! We had the ice cream cigar which was tasty. There were no simulated ashes this time though. Mochi was good and something fried with apple I think. I didn't have it, however everyone loved it too. If you haven't been, definitely go. You can walk off your meal around Delray when you are done. We went up to the bar up stairs after to check it out. It was a bit quiet, however a nice outdoor area to relax. Have a great time and Enjoy!

Food was mid but I also think it's because I came at the most random time and was sitting outside so I did not get the best experience. The service was good and so was my server. As for the ambiance I feel like it would've been better if I was sitting inside.

Been a few times good consistency and tasty food- bartender is very nice would definitely recommend and go back again

Awful experience. Terrible dry rice and got food poisoning after. Restaurant denied accountability bc I didn't complain at the restaurant. For the price, this place is a rip off.

So this was my second time coming here. My first time I was blown away!! Our server Travis was amazing and the food was beyond delicious and fresh. With that being said here is my review for the second time, which was on my birthday / Valentine's Day. We sat outside and the weather was beautiful, the ambiance was beautiful and honestly was much more quiet and romantic than Indoors. Which we loved. Our server this time was Jordan. Who is extremely nice and has great customer service. With that being said, we first ordered unfiltered sake, the special lemon cups that are not on the menu and edamame. It took 30-40 minutes for the lemon cups to come out, when we placed the order, we told our server last time it came in orders of two or three and we did not recall. This time it came out with one piece, when he told us it would be three pieces. We completely understood the mistake as it's an off menu order, so no harm no foul on that mishap. When they divided them into 2 for us, we ate them and it was extremely fishy and missing the masago... which I did not realize til I ate it. This is not the first time we have had this dish, and not the first time we had it at this restaurant. I was shocked and will probably never order this here again. My 1st time here Travis mentioned they make the salmon roe in house, this time Jordan said he wasn't sure.. all in all, the roe was NOT fresh... I devoured our ginger to get that taste out of my mouth. We decided not to complain, and just move on. However, what really annoyed me was that we waited over an hour for the edamame to come out, and I had to remind our server about it twice. Again nice server, love his personality, we are all human and make mistakes, but I was very hungry... and drinking on an empty stomach.. (woke up in the morning with a headache because of that). We also ordered the tuna pizza, which was good, not my favorite but what I did like is that it has a little truffle oil on it. My favorite sashimi pizza (at sushi Jo in boynton and Japango in Delray which shut down) has more stuff on it (tomato, avocado, cilantro etc). But again this was good! Just more plain. We also ordered the hot mess roll, which was our favorite!! And we ordered the perfect storm that our Server recommended. I do NOT recommend the perfect storm. While I enjoy all of the ingredients inside of this roll, for some reason, it was very bitter and smoky. I am perfectly OK with the smoky flavor that I was not expecting, however, not the bitterness. The Server mentioned maybe it was the cilantro, however, both my husband and I love cilantro and we do not have that gene that makes it taste like soap.. We also ordered "fresh" kimchi, that did not taste fresh.. it tastes like what I buy at publix, which is good, don't get me wrong, but it was not freshly made... We ordered the cigar for dessert, which was my favorite , the Restaurant gifted us the mochi dessert for my birthday and our friends who's happened to be at another table sent us the special sweet potato dessert. Which was really nice and delicious. I mean they even sang and surrounding tables joined in. lol While I am really saddened with the quality of food we had, I'm hoping it was just an off day?? The restaurant did comp our lemon cups for their mishap (on how many came out, we did not tell them how it tasted overly fishy and not fresh and how it was missing masago). Comping those was nice of them, and they comped the perfect storm as that we did send back, I was not about to risk food poisoning from whatever was bitter in that roll. Akira back was my favorite sushi spot in PBC, so I hate that in writing this update... I went from 5 stars to 3.. As the quality definitely went down hill... I would now compare this like a typical chain... I also found out the Michelin star chef, rarely / never comes in anymore... or cooks.. which is what attracted us to this place initially. Still up in the air on if I'll be back or not. Praying it was just an off day? But the quality no longer validated their pricing Also they need more unfiltered saki options as there is only 3 options

Very disappointed on Brunch experience and it's rather deceiving. I thought we were going up have an amazing selection as it states hosted by Akira Back. I had hoped that this would be a great introduction to the more prestigious omakase experience as it boasts a menu of Akira's greatest hits. It is far from that. Rosewater is a beautiful setting and the experience itself was really nice. Mimi our server was so wonderful and really allowed us to enjoy the experience. We were greeted with a complimentary cocktail that was good, but no one said they would want to drink it again. You get plenty of food, but honestly we were expecting higher quality, more intriguing flavors and would have sacrificed the huge bowl of edamame and cucumbers. Only two dishes stood out, the protein roll was a fan favorite with the salmon tataki second best. All the rest meh...not much flavor, too much rice, off balanced or drowning in sauce. Japanese food has always been delicate with subtle notes and perfect balance ... this was bland or heavy and clunky. Also they need to work on coordination in the kitchen, as some dishes arrived on top of one another, and others we waited quite awhile for. Edamame: drowning in too much kimchi butter California Roll: the most tasteless and boring California ever, and I LOVE California rolls. Throw some masago on it, flavor the rice and use a lot less of it! Hamachi Jalapeno: it was lost in all the flavorless rice. Pop Rockin: it has a tad more flavor but kinda lost again Veggie: big crunch but an insult to veggies as you did it no justice Salmon Tataki: second best dish Tuna Tacos: ok but no wow here Salmon Cones: salmon has a nice flavor but was not spicy, but that cone though cute was just eww tasting and texture was chewy as if stale instead of crisp. Cucumber: this dish needs to marinate...there was had no flavor whatsoever except for the pieces which sat in the marinade on the bottom. Carrots: I loved the carrots but the dish and flavors clashed with everything Rock Shrimp: death by drowning Pork Gyoza: the large amount of peas in the filling was odd Short Rib: our least favorite dish of all! Crispy Rice: the tuna got lost on the huge piece of rice drowned in sauce which took a good 4 minutes of chewing, i didn't think I'd ever get to swallowing it. For that price point, we could have went and had a truly memory dining experience elsewhere. Sadly I would not recommend the brunch.

Atmosphere was great as usual. We ordered the $160.00 Tomahawk Wagyu steak and other various items. Sushi was good, Wagyu tacos were delicious as usual. The steak we asked for medium and it came out medium rare and was very chewy. Can't say I would recommend it until they learn how to properly cook the steak to order. The cigar dessert was delicious as usual. Service was excellent. Three stars is because of the undercooked steak.

Style over substance. Restaurant itself is beautiful. Service was excellent, with the hostess being very accommodating when I wanted to switch my patio reservation to indoor dining. Started off with drinks - just ok. The lychee martini was sour/bitter, which was a surprise as this is usually a sweet drink. The Winter Spice was interesting, good Smokey flavor. Spice level could have been upped. For food - all dishes were presented beautifully but overall we found them to be quite bland. The AB Tuna Tataki was by far the best thing we had. The tuna was tender and fresh, garnish was delicious. The grilled octopus was a disappointment. Octopus was tender but had none of the grilled/charred taste/texture that you would be accustomed to. It came with 2 different sauces, one of which was advertised as spicy. We didn't find it to be spicy at all. The potato is the standout part of the meal. But overall, even when you combine everything on the dish in one bite - you don't get much of a flavor. The last thing we tried was the perfect storm roll. Nothing special, ingredients were fresh but the flavor was again bland. Dessert - was hit and miss. The cigar had one of the best presentations I've ever seen. However the textures were off. The chocolate the ice cream is incased in is far too thick, and gets frozen by the ice cream. Instead of melting in the mouth you have to crunch it down. The ice cream itself gets lost in the chocolate. The Apple Harumaki however was excellent. Plated beautifully, the mix of textures was on point. The vanilla gelato and apples were delicious. Overall, I think this restaurant is good to visit once for an experience, but it's not something I would be tempted to return to again. One thing I found interesting was that the server advertised all dishes as great to share but the portions are quite small so it would only really be shareable for two people max. If the price point was more affordable, I'd probably be a little less harsh with my criticism, but as it stands it advertises itself as high end so I believe it requires a thorough review.

I've been wanting to try this place since it opened . I brought a friend last night after another server at Lionfish recommended the spot and had rave reviews and he didnt disappoint . Everything was top notch and you can tell they only use the top of the top tier ingredients to make each dish with their own little flare . Dishes come out as prepared so it is recommended to share plates ! I love how you can order so much and not feel so bloated afterwards . This makes you feel light but satisfied! We truly enjoyed every bite of each entire but the AB Tuna dish was our favorite for sure . We both said we would have ordered 3 more plates of that! Highly recommend ! Perfect date night spot for a well quality meal!

Akira Back opened its doors at The Ray Hotel on March 2022. Akira Back features a custom menu composed of modern Japanese fare. Las Vegas chef Akira Back has 22 cutting edge locations and has been awarded a Michelin Star. After you taste this menu, you will understand why! For restaurant month, guest are able to participate in a 9 course tasting menu. Everything was absolutely amazing! The presentation was gorgeous and the service was outstanding. The AB Tuna Pizza with Umami Aioli, Micro Shiso, White Truffle Oil was my favorite. Second favorite was the Grilled Octopus: Potato, Salsa Verde, Chipotle Miso. The Salmon Tiradito was so also fresh and very unique. Sushi rolls were filling and very creative! The Jidori Chicken and short ribs were delicious but next time, I would go for all seafood! Add this new restaurant to your special occasion hit list! My husband and I had the most amazing dining experience and were there for almost 2 hours! Charles made us feel like family and we had a blast.

Food -- a bit pretentious to be honest but for the price point it was on par with what you would expect. I think the main menu tries a bit too hard to be a hipster version of nobu. Nevertheless, we enjoyed everything on the menu. Service -- nothing special but nothing to complain about Ambiance -- a bit of older crowd as you would expect at this price point.

Our first visit! 9:30 reservations on Friday night with another couple. Place was packed! Consider yourself fortunate if Connor is your server. Attentive, very knowledgeable and passionate. We hit the jackpot with him (and no we did not know him!) entire staff from hostess to food runners - all exceptional Delicious cocktails (my Lychee martini was delicious!). We ordered 8 different items (shareable) and thank goodness we ordered 2 of the signature Tuna pizza because I ate at least 6 slices! My personal favorite. All our choices were exceptional - from octopus to black cod and you must save room for dessert. 4 different desserts & each one so unique. Carbs & sugar took center stage & I didn't care. The chocolate-in-a-cup was my fave. Their pastry chef (female) is my idol. Valet at The Ray hotel is $25 and Akira validates $5 so look for street parking which we did & found it for free less than a 30 second walk. Truly a memorable evening.

The food was very flavorful! The ambiance is lively, clean, modern and pleasant! Recommend

Our favorite place to eat. We go here to have the best food and service. The ambiance is beautiful and relaxing. We always want to try new things but always have our favorites. Everything is delicious!

Food was outstanding, unique and fresh. Ambiance was very nice and our waiter, Robert, was exceptional. Highly recommend.

All I can say is wow... We have been wanting to come to Akira Back for a while and we finally got the chance to. The ambiance feels like you're in New York. There's a lot of natural light with the windows but once it gets dark the restaurant transforms. The dim lighting enhances the environment. We order many dishes but the stand out ones were the truffle bomb (4piece), crab hand roll, and tuna pizza. The flavors were absolutely amazing. I can't wait to try everything on the menu. The thin crust on the tuna pizza is actually a handmade flour tortilla. It's so light and layered with flavor! To drink, we had the Tiger Lily. You could taste every ingredient. The front notes were wasabi but the after taste was ginger. For dessert, we had the chocolate in the cup. I wish I ordered one for myself. It tastes like a Ferraro Roche. Overall, the level of precision and gastronomy is so unique to the Delray area. You will definitely have an amazing experience. Come here open minded and with an appetite! You will need to order quite a bit of dishes to share. The service seemed a little off, maybe because it was Memorial Day. I was a little disappointed given the price point and prestige of the chef. I am looking forward to my next experience here. Hopefully better service.

Wow wow wow Everything we ordered was great. The Yellow tail the salmon the rolls the filet with mushrooms Sat at the bar had excellent service Randy and Kelly thank you Good drinks made with care and "love" lol Just some caution Small plates and pricey but worth it Prepare to share and order in a sequence

Really wonderful upscale Asian spot in Delray. This was some of the best sushi we've had in a while! I highly recommend the cow-wow roll and pop rockin' roll. Oh and the seared halibut -- impeccable. The service was top notch as well. Drinks are unique and delicious. We ended up valeting at the hotel since it was raining... just FYI it'll cost you 20 bucks if you go that route. I'd try to find parking elsewhere if you can. We wanted to try everything on the menu... just means we'll have to make it back again soon!

Had really high hopes for this spot but was extremely disappointed. Our server was very friendly and attentive but that was the most pleasant thing about the experience. Considering the price point, almost every dish was underwhelming and below average. The tuna pizza was mediocre at best and wasn't seasoned evenly. The most disappointing item on the order was the $160 omakase "box". It wasn't fresh at all and lacked any significant flavor/umami. To sum it up it was just unequivocally BAD for any price point, let alone $160. Finally, while the ambiance is mostly high end, the blue lights threw me off. It was very difficult to see the the true tones of the food unless I used the flash on my phone. Unfortunately, I would not recommend and wouldn't go back.

I dropped in without a reso at 5pm and was first to sit outside. It's such a cute little patio, feels secluded yet in the middle of all things happening. Savannah was an all star server - I got the Geisha cocktail with vodka because of her and she didn't steer me wrong (I told her what I was in the mood for and she nailed it). The perfect storm roll was a splash of unexpected spice that you get used to bc the pieces just dissolve in your mouth and it tastes phenomenal. The tuna nigiri was just as good and easy to eat! I dropped in for a "hold me till dinner at 9pm bite" but I clearly would love to return for an "try everything on the menu" meal.

I have left 3 messages for Akira Back regarding the massive overcharge they made to my credit card and I have not received a call back. I explained about the overcharge in my messages and can't believe they have not responded. Makes me think it was purposeful...otherwise, they would have done everything to correct the problem. BEWARE if you go to Akira Back and charge your meal on a credit card.