Akira level sushi & ramen

This is THE place to go if you are craving actual sushi - not one of those california-deep fried-stuffed with mushy rice rolls. Frankly I walked in with a low expectation but boy I could not have been more wrong! Food: Appetizers: Live Tree, Yellowtail Jalapeno sashimi, Mt.Fuji Shrimp, Vegetable Tempura. I absolutely loved the yellowtail sashimi! Jalapeno and the ponzu sauce was a nice touch to cleanse out the palate. Tempura batters were light, sauces were balanced, and nothing was overpowering-ly sweet or salty. Perfect taste profile. Sushi Rolls/ Sashimi: From omakase rolls: Nobu, Out of control, Angry Sweet Shrimp. If there is one pet peeve I have about americanized-sushi rolls, its the insane portion of cakey mushy sushi rice stuffed with cream cheese and drenched in ridiculou

Absolutely loved my experience at this sushi spot. Every roll I tried was fresh and flavorful, but the eel roll really stood out—sticky, sweet unagi that hit all the right notes. The chicken and steak combo platter was another surprise hit, with a subtle sweetness that balanced beautifully with the savory meat Service was fantastic—our waitress was incredibly attentive without being overbearing, and made sure we had everything we needed the whole night. The duck bao buns were on the pricier side, but worth it. The skin was perfectly crisp, and the hoisin sauce clung to the soft, pillowy buns in the best way possible. A great mix of texture and flavor. Definitely planning to come back.

I was pleasantly surprised by Akira. The fish is well prepared and presented. The staff is friendly, helpful, and professional. The ambience is casual and relaxing. Prices are fair and reasonable. My only real problem with the sushi is the rice — an often neglected but super essential part of the sushi experience. The rice here is relatively bland and chewy. On a scale of 1 to 10 I would give it a 5. I hope in the near future Akira management will devote more time and attention to the proper preparation of the rice. In the meantime, I'll stick with the sashimi, which was superb. I have yet to try the ramen here, but that's on my list. And many thanks to our terrific server who brightened our evening with her smile and attentive service.

Pros: Sushi was really good, as was the hibachi grilled veggies. Cons: for being in such a family-friendly area, no kids meal. Prices are high in comparison to other sushi places. The spicy miso ramen.. unfortunately was the worst Ive ever had. To the point I felt sick paying $122 for a dinner I didnt even enjoy. The hibachi chicken was ok, but nothing great.

We go here for the sushi but the hibachi and ramen look good too. I wish the rolls were a little bigger and had more fish? I’d pay an extra buck or 2 to get a classic roll with more salmon. Lots of ginger, love that.