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    Akebono Japanese Cuisine

    4.5 (96 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Seattle Roll
    Tia P.

    I got a Seattle roll & chicken teriyaki set. The roll was great, I like the ratio of fish to rice. Chicken teriyaki was delicious and came with rice & salad. Service was great and so was the decor. The restaurant is small and there is bar seating.

    They make their curry from scratch! I usually get the karaage curry.
    Marcus D.

    What's cool about Akebono is they make their curry from scratch. My favorite is the Karage Curry. There are other good things on the menu like the bento boxes but I end up getting the curry every time because theirs is a unique curry. The times we have been there the service has been friendly and the food arrives in a decent time. It's got nice window light. The only downside is they use a cleaning solution on the tables that has a distinct bleachy smell when you walk in the door. I'm all for clean tables but would be nice if they used a cleaning solution that was less strong smelling. You do get used to it after a little bit.

    Rainbow roll
    Holly M.

    This meal was one of those dinners where every dish felt intentional with fresh ingredients! The sushi rolls were the immediate showstoppers. The rainbow roll was the best! Each plate came out looking like a little celebration, bright roe, silky slices of fish, creamy avocado, and just the right amount of crunch. The tender octopus with the bright cucumber that made it feel like the perfect palate opener. The seaweed salad was equally satisfying. It was fresh, and full of that sweet flavor that hits exactly right. Altogether, this was a dinner that felt fresh, vibrant, and deeply satisfying. Plus the service was great and the staff were very helpful.

    My bento box with tempura, salmon, pork katsu, rice.
    Peg C.

    My hubs and I ate here for lunch on a weekday and it was very tasty. There were some hits and misses, but more hits overall. My bento box with shrimp and vegetable tempura, grilled salmon, rice, and pork katsu was substantial and delicious. The tempura and salmon were especially good, but the katsu was tasteless and lacking salt. My hubs ordered the chicken karaage curry and loved it. I tasted it and it was indeed delicious. We both didn't like how the salad had been in the fridge for too long--the edges of the lettuce had that pink rusty look--but we appreciated receiving a salad and miso soup with our lunch orders. It rounded out our meals nicely. We did not appreciate smelling the extremely strong bleach scent several times after the waiter wiped down the tables of departing diners. Appreciate the commitment to cleanliness but bleach is too strong to use while people are eating. Overall, our waiter was good, ambiance was pleasant, and the food was delicious. If we're in Wedgwood again, we'd try Akebono again.

    Salmon Ikura bowl
    Vy N.

    So good! My partner and I visited on a weekday and it was still absolutely packed! It seems like reservations can be made and I would suggest one especially if you are oging during the dinner rush. We were seated pretty quickly even though we had to wait for a table. The restaurant is very small so waiting inside can be difficult. Once we got seated, we got to browsing the menu. We both settled on bowls and one roll to share. I got the salmon ikura bowl which featured great slices of seared salmon. The bowl was DELICIOUS! My partner decided to try the salmon and tuna bowl and reported that both the salmon and the tuna were great quality. I would say that a bowl to ourselves and a roll was more than enough food so the portions are great. The service was very friendly too :) A great spot for a night out!

    Inside
    Harry M.

    Today, we decided to actually visit Akebono in person for a bite. Previously we have ordered delivery. We arrived a few minutes before the restaurant was closing after it's early service and the front staff were kind enough to let us order and stay. Another couple was just leaving and we were the only customers at the time. Service was fast! We didn't have to wait very long to receive our order. Akebono is not a very large space with a few tables and counter seats. We ordered the fried Oyster Set (miso soup, oysters, salad, and rice), the California Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll, Orange Roll, Salmon Roll. Everything was fresh and delicious! We definitely plan to return. On our next visit we'd like to see the health department rating change from good to excellent. Let's get it done!

    Menu
    Samuel S.

    Our group of 10 went for a friend's birthday party and the staff was very accommodating and kind, shout out Christina! Ordered: Spicy edamame, solid, nothing too crazy. Chicken Karaage - well cooked, good crispiness. Pork Cutlet Plate - salad was nice and the pork katsu was delicious, a little tough on some pieces though. Some friends ordered ramen and it was super mid, did not have some of the typical toppings. Others ordered sushi and enjoyed it. Prices were reasonable. Teetering between 3-4 here, given the good service for a large party we will go with 4 stars.

    Gyu don
    Celina S.

    It's so hard to find a sushi spot open on Sundays for lunch which is when I usually want sushi lol We've been a couple times and the waitress there is sooooo friendly and on top of it. We like the curry, sushi rolls, gyudon and are excited to try more! Also tried the chirashi and thought the fish quality was good!

    Side salad.
    Charlotte G.

    I came here on a Sunday for lunch with a party of two and was able to be seated immediately at the bar. I got sushi, a side salad, and the pork cutlet curry. I really loved my pork cutlet curry! The gravy was super tasty and the pork cutlet was crispy but also super tender. It's definitely the best Japanese curry I've had in Seattle so far. Also the portion was large and I was able to take some leftovers home which is always a plus. Definitely excited to come back.

    Chicken karaage curry
    Sophia W.

    I came here for dinner with a friend last Sunday, and this is definitely my new top Japanese restaurant in the Seattle area! The price and portions are reasonable, affordable, and tasty, and the service is excellent. I ordered the chicken karaage curry and crème brûlée for dessert, and my friend ordered a beer and Sakura roll, which took longer to arrive. When the curry plate was served, I surprised by how big the dish was. It's no wonder the server asked if we were sharing the plate! The curry is very flavorful, and the karaage was perfectly crisp and tender. I couldn't finish the dish on my own, so I had enough leftover for second meal to enjoy the following day. After the curry was served, around 15 minutes later, I was getting worried that my friend's order was forgotten. When she asked a passing server, we were reassured and told the sushi preparation was backed up. My friend received her order around 5 minutes later, and we were both impressed by the presentation and amount given (unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of the sushi). I got to try some of her sushi, and I personally believe the taste was worth the wait! I'd love to order one the next time I visit. My dessert was served later after our food was eaten, and throughout our meal a server would come by occasionally to check in on us. I really appreciate how attentive the service is despite the restaurant space being small and busy. Overall, the delicious food and clear communication added to a really enjoyable experience. I honestly don't have much else to critique. I'm looking forward to coming back and sharing this restaurant to my friends and family!

    Emily T.

    Great new Japanese restaurant in the area! Fish is very fresh, flavors are authentic and we like the restaurant space! They have a parking lot in front and plenty of indoor seating. My husband and I got a variety of rolls and everything tastes very delicious! We really love the Akebobo roll! The omelette was also very tasty! We will definitely be back to try more of their items!

    Shrimp Tempura set, $14 - 4 Stars
    Eva M.

    Akebono is a four months old sushi restaurant in Ravenna. Naturally, it is new and pretty. The owner is the sushi chef who was also working at the sushi counter (always a good sign) when we went. Three enthusiastic and exuberant servers kept the restaurant floor running smoothly. Bravo to them. The seafood quality is excellent, ditto for the fish to rice ratio for both nigiri and rolls. The tempura is acceptable, though not the best. This is a neighborhood gem with reasonable prices that is very worth going. We are adding this to our U-district area rotation when we desire sushi. The Food: Toro, $18, and Snow Crab, $12, Nigiri - 5 Stars Excellent quality fish cuts at reasonable prices for this area. They provided freshly grated genuine wasabi with this pair. That never happened anywhere else unless I was eating omakase. 5 Stars! Salmon Trio Nigiri, $13 - 4.5 Stars Also excellent quality and cuts of salmon on each nigiri. I appreciate each piece is dressed differently. Cherry Blossom Roll, $19 - 4.5 Stars Menu: Salmon, avocado, cucumber, topped with albacore tuna, tobiko, fried onion, scallion, amazu sauce Hubby really liked this. Each bite is fish filled. The server mentioned this is one of their top sellers. Mexican Roll, $17 - 4.5 Stars Menu: Spicy tuna, cucumber, topped with hamachi, avocado, jalapeno, spicy sauce, cilantro, lemon sauce I picked off some/most of the cilantro before eating. It was a bit much. I chose this roll for the hamachi on top. The combination was quite good. Shrimp Tempura set, $14 - 4 Stars The menu says 6 pieces of shrimp tempura, but it comes with vegetables. I welcome them! The crispiness and sizes are good, but they don't quite have as much of the panko flakes on the outside for that airy look. The overall rating is 4.5 Stars. I am rounding up due to service.

    Salmon tuna rice bowl
    Ella H.

    Akebono seems like a well-loved neighborhood spot, on a Wednesday night at around 6:30 pm, the small restaurant was completely full! We were still seated fairly quickly and service was quite fast. We tried the cherry blossom roll and the salmon tuna rice bowl. The fish quality was really delicious and the bowl was a very large portion!

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