Akasaka Restaurant

11/30/08

Good but definitely not Great

by lambwofur at Citysearch

If you think Rainbow Roll is GREAT SUSHI, you should not review any sushi restaurant. Great sushi should give you the pure taste and texture of the particular ingredient you are tasting, not a jumbo Sushi Chopsuey. It is a disgrace for the fish who died for the cuisine. Now, lets get back to the restaurant itself. They do have fresh ingredient. And it is a decent sushi bar east of 605 FWY. But the size of the Sushi does not mean greatness. I would actually give it 3 & half stars if it is not over priced for their food. And I would not want to wait in-line to get into this place.

• Pros: It would not go wrong.
• Cons: Not the best deal people has been raving about.

11/22/08

Hottest sushi chef EVER

by MCMPunk at Citysearch

This place is unbelievable. No skimpy portions here. Rolls that would normally take one bite at a lesser establishment take 3 bites at AKASAKA. It's no joke. TRY to put the entire piece of rainbow roll in your mouth...it's not going to happen.

The edamame and miso are always outstanding, as is the PONZU. I don't even use soy at this place, as the ponzu is THAT GOOD.

I work near this fine establishment, and am there 2-3 times a week for lunch.

One more thing- order some VINNIES!!

• Pros: sit at the bar for the best service
• Cons: can be crowded!

04/18/08

Best sushi in southern California!!

by falina at Citysearch

This is an authentic whole in the wall, great food, and the quality of sushi is always fresh, I have been going here for 8 years. Went to a sushi place in vegas and was chatting up a sushi chef and mentioned akasaka, and THEY NEW ABOUT THEM!! he said that Akasaka is famous for having some of the best sushi.