My previous review was removed for unknown reasons, so here's my honest review again. The omakase set was disappointing and felt very cheap. There was no uni, sweet shrimp, or toro (only cheap ground one on bread lol) The variety and quality of the sashimi seemed far below what's advertised in their photos. The rice was extremely sour something I've never experienced in all the omakase meals I've had, even though the staff claimed it was meant to "balance out the fish."Service was minimal with almost no interaction between the server and chef. Overall, I cannot recommend this place. The quality, variety, and service were all far below expectations. Waste of money. read more

Had a wonderful experience here recently with a date. I arrived early so ordered a cocktail. Their version of an old fashioned was excellent. Smoked the cherry wood at the table then poured in a sweeter than usual Japanese whiskey. Different and delicious way to start the evening. The hostess was very kind and brought the bottle over to satisfy my curiosity. The chef's choice menu was excellent and the overall feeling in the restaurant was super relaxing. I'll be back! read more

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Came here for an omakase birthday reservation. Was not too full around 6 pm but it filled up pretty quickly around 7 pm. The interior is very nicely lit and maintains a tight yet spacious feel. The food was incredible and I especially loved the truffle chawanmushi and the caviar. read more

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Been wanting to try this place every since they opened! The neighborhood is known to be quite the food dessert and everyone was super excited when this super splashy sushi place popped up. It has a modern and very high end vibe, and it all just looks so aesthetic! Service was great and we definitely get enough food. It's omakase only but they start with a few small plates and then end with nigiri. They definitely took a lot of care and putting together some decorative pieces so it was very michelin and more western style fine dining vibe. It's not just your traditional omakase. Points for creativity for sure. All the sashimi was really good but the wagyu dumpling was absolutely delicious - so savory and delicious. The tuna with caviar on top of this toast was also so bomb and never had anything like it before - very unique. For the nigiri, the two tuna pieces were the best! The other pieces were good and some were a bit of a miss. I thought the crab would be one of my favorites but didn't like the taste of it too much. I think overall nice experience but it was a bit too pricey. I think if they cut back a little and trimmed down on some of the extra gimmicks for the food to help the price, then it be more reasonable. read more

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Akiko's Sushi in San Francisco is a gem nestled in the bustling cityscape, offering an unforgettable culinary journey for sushi enthusiasts. From the moment you enter, you're greeted with a warm ambiance that blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern comfort. I've been to many sushi restaurants in SF and Japan and every dish was truly wonderful. The attention to detail at Akiko's is evident in every aspect of the dining experience. The decor is sleek yet cozy, with subtle nods to Japanese culture through carefully chosen artwork and furnishings. The intimate seating arrangement ensures that each guest receives personalized attention from the attentive and knowledgeable staff. My favorites of the night are: Cioppino Chawanmushi Shokupan - I would eat ten of these if I could! Zuke Hokkaido Uni Ika Iwashi Toro Anago The food was beyond fresh, each piece a masterpiece of flavor and presentation. The staff were attentive, knowledgeable, and made our dining experience truly memorable. I was also able to chat with head chef Hayashi about his hometown of Kyoto and get recommendations on his favorite spots to eat! Great for special occasions or if you just want an amazing meal. Definitely a must-visit for sushi connoisseurs. read more

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Akiko's moved from their long-timed Bush St location to inside The Avery condos on Folsom. The entrance is right across from Bluestone Lane. For parking, check the streets and anytime after 6/7pm you're golden with the yellow zone and meters. Their new location is absolutely gorgeous, it's much more elegant and date night approved. There is now what looks like 20 seats at the bar, yes TWENTY. There are also plenty of tables and a more private area for bigger parties. They serve omakase for lunch and dinner with a la carte add ons in the end. Excellent drinks menu as well. I came for the lunch omakase which is $150.00 pp - an okay amount of food but would have loved a few more pieces of nigiri. The food and fish quality is superb, their dry-aged fish is sooo delicious. The service is exceptional, very attentive and kind servers and staff. Although it's lunch, do reserve 2 hours for your meal. read more

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The space is interesting - you enter a cute room and then as they seat you - walk towards the back into the main dining area. I like the wooden decor. Both my friend and I got the omakase - he wanted to try the sake pairing and I a couple of cocktails. I'm not a sake expert - but I tried them and they were a mixture of flavors but all smooth and complex. The service was great - knowledgeable and attentive but also not in your face. In my humble opinion the omakase leaned more contemporary/innovative than classic. The (light) treatment of each piece of sushi was excellent and there were no bad bites. read more

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sushi here is exceptional and the omakase experience is beautifully executed with incredibly fresh, high-quality fish.

Loved my experience here! I came here for a late valentines dinner and it was absolutely wonderful. First, the concept of the open kitchen when walking in is so nice and refreshing to see. The architecture and interior of the restaurant is also very tasteful and intimate. The lighting inside was dimly light, perfect for a date, with the centerpiece the open concept kitchen. We were sat promptly by the bar and presented with the set menu for the night. For omakase, I typically prefer being sat at the bar as it gives more of a show and has an entertainment aspect while watching the sushi chef work! It's also always great conversing with them. The head chef was super kind and funny, we loved talking with him and watching him perform his art! The menu for that night included ostumami, nigiri, and dessert. This was comprised of 7 appetizers and 10 pieces of nigiri and a dessert. Each appetizer was so delicious and very thoughtful. I appreciated the staff service as well as every time a dish was presented, it was followed by a quick explanation of the contents and their recommendation on how to consume. Highlights of the ostumami for me included the Louie salad, chawanmushi (which was one of the best I've ever had), and sunomono. The Louie salad's contents were selected carefully and each vegetable was so fresh and crunchy. It was a great clean start to the meal and I appreciated that this was the starter. The chawanmushi was amazing! Loved that they used lobster gravy and it was so smooth, no bubbles in it which showed the care put into making it. Lots of umami flavor in that dish. The sunomono was a nice palate cleanser to me before the nigiri began and I didn't know giant clam could taste so refreshing! The nigiri was also amazingly prepared and I could tell the source was high quality. Their dry aged fish was also a delightful surprise to my tastebuds as I've never tried it before. Apparently, all of their fish are sourced from Toyosu Fish Market in Tokyo! The head chef explained to me how he goes and selects the fish with the owner. Honestly, watching him curate each nigiri with such care seemed to make it taste even better! Knowing the food was handpicked and crafted with so much knowledge and care made me appreciate it more. Some honorable mentions would be the drinks we had ordered. The cocktails were delicious and definitely had a kick to it. The perfect ending to tie up the night was the hojicha ice cream. I wish there was a tub I could buy because I really liked it. Not too sweet and very smooth. Overall I cannot recommend this place enough for a memorable dining experience! Would definitely come back :) (I wish I had pictures of the nigiri, but I was too busy grubbing!) read more

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Was so excited to try their Omakase and it did not disappoint! Made a reservation for 3 for a table ( I believe for parties of 3+, you will be seated at a table), but the experience was still really really nice. The interior and decor is so luxe, service was good, and food was high quality and super fresh! At other Omakase restaurants, oftentimes I find myself thinking one dish I could have done without or didn't really want to finish, but every single item on the menu here was amazing and I would rate at least an 8.5/10. There wasn't one thing I ate that I felt wasn't to my liking or I could have skipped next time. Some standouts: Otsumami: - Noresore was a great start to our meal - super fresh and I really enjoyed the texture! - Sashimi was really good and each fish was dressed to perfection - Shokupan!! The presentation is just so beautiful and I was most excited for this coming into the dinner, and I wasn't disappointed at all. The Zuke (soy cured bluefin tuna) and Ishigakidai (knife jaw) nigiris were my absolute fav!! So so good! I will say for the Uni, the one that's part of the Nigiri list isn't from Japan (ours was from Canada) so it's not as sweet as you would expect - you'll have to additionally order if you want Hokkaido Uni :( And last but not least, THE DESSERT OH MY GOSH SO SO GOOD. We had their black sesame ice cream and it exceeded any expectations we had of their dessert... me and my girlfriends were in love!! One of the best things on the menu FOR SURE!! Overall, do I think it's worth $250/person? Hmm, hard to say since it is a steep price... but do I think it's worth at least a visit and try? For sure yes! I'll still be coming back with my sister so she can try as well and in the future, for special occasions :) read more

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The service is great. The restaurant very pleasant. The dishes looks amazing, but the taste not that special. It was a very good meal but definitely overpriced.. read more

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This was a wonderful surprise lunch with my husband as I crossed into another birthday year. What a wonderful local gem full of omakase. this truly is Edible Art! The fish was fresh and flavorful. We did a sake flight that paired beautifully with each bite. As a special treat, we asked if we could do an Uni flight...and they said YES! Various Uni from Japan (Hokkaido) and one from Russia. Yum yum! You need to be careful when trying to find this place, you might just pass it by without knowing it, so I'm including a picture of the front door (you're welcome) read more

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Gone here a few times for lunch and once for dinner. Always a treat. Go-to for lunch is the nigiri lunch $24, which includes 6pc nigri + 6pc spicy tuna + miso soup. It is simple and perfect for satisfying my lunch appetite. I don't normally like rolls, but my favorite would have to be the wabi sabi roll. Last time, I ended up ordering three of them with my sister. The nigiri is quite good, I would love to try everything next time. read more

This has been on my sushi list for some time. There are a lot of really nice sushi spots in SF, so was hoping this place would be in that top tier. The price point, around 180 is definitely in that top tier. First off...they got our preferences wrong. We did omakase and told our waiter that my friend can't do shrimp, but any other shellfish was fine. We ended up not getting ANY shellfish (either of us). The fish as well, just wasn't at that level that we're accustomed to for the best spots in the city (juni, wako, etc). The quality reminded me of hinata, but hinata has a MUCH friendlier price point. Also, I'm not sure if omakase saved us any money here fwiw. You should just order a la carte and just pick the pieces you want. Won't be back, and won't recommend this to anyone read more

Since they moved locations and opened up near us, we decided to check it out for dinner. They did very well with the presentation of many of their dishes. The dishes that stood out to me were the chawanmushi and shokupan. The goldeneye red snapper nigiri was also delicious amongst the nigiris. The server was good with recommending sake that suit our palate and pair well with the fish. Overall, a pretty decent omakase. I'd recommend trying it out if you live close by. read more

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We came here for lunch, I thought it was below average. The appetizers were intricate and tasty but the nigiri all tasted weird to me. Their sushj rice was mushy and the fish while good wasn't anything special. I've definitely had better and this was overpriced. Service and setting were both lovely, just wish the nigiri lived up to them. read more

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shokupan with toro and caviar was insane. monkfish liver was creamy and rich. sat at the counter and watched the chefs work. pricey but worth it for a big night. read more

Great place with a beautiful ambiance. The nigiri was fantastic--high quality and memorable. The experience isn't overly personalized, but it still feels luxurious and makes for a perfect date night atmosphere. read more

My boyfriend and I visited Akikos on a Tuesday evening after getting a last minute reservation. The space is gorgeous--modern, wood everywhere, pretty lighting, comfortable temperature. Almost all seating is at the large bar that surrounds the center area where the sushi chefs work. While we had a lovely experience overall, a handful of factors keep me from rating 5 stars given the $$$$ price. First of all, we had to ask to have our tea refilled after we'd been empty for a while (they were on top of it after that). As we progressed through the courses there were a couple I wasn't fond of, especially the sunomono with its chewy clams + sweet fruit + potent vinegar. The sashimi being served on a hat didn't make sense to me given the more traditional presentation of every other course. Overall though we did have an excellent dinner. The smoky tomatoes were a pleasant surprise in the first course. The shokupan (milk toast with caviar) was decadent. Out of the nigiri courses we enjoyed the mackerel the most, with its relatively mild fish flavor and sweet sugary glaze on top. The king salmon was another favorite. The house-made matcha ice cream topped off our dinner perfectly (and this is coming from someone who typically doesn't like matcha)! read more

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I recently had the pleasure of indulging in an exquisite Omakase experience. From start to finish, every aspect of the meal was exceptional. The ambiance was elegant, the soft lighting set the perfect mood and the music playlist was perfect. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming we had a bottle of Sake on ice that they kept pouring. It was like the glass was never empty! The chef was very talented and was strictly business, every aspect of the meal was exquisite. Each bite got better and better and when we thought it couldn't get any better, it somehow did! It was a bit of a splurge but it was for sure worth every penny. If you're a sushi lover or someone who appreciates exceptional dining experiences, I highly recommend you trying this place out. read more

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Wow. One of the best meals I had in a long time. I had the omakase, and it was delicious. Each dish was unique and flavorful. Definitely a splurge. read more

The staff were extremely professional here and our meal was curated to perfection. This space was open and bright when we went for an early dinner reservation. Each table was adorned with beautiful flowers. read more

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I cannot believe I found this place by accident on my past weekend trip to San Francisco. But then again nothing is an accident! The chefs special was probably the best sushi roll I ever had. Every single thing we ordered was FRESH and authentic. The miso soup tasted just like my grandmas. And who has a sushi night without sharing a bottle of sake with amazing company? Did someone say sake bomb?! the gyoza was perfect and flavorful. The location is very small so make sure to come early enough. But ambiance makes you feel like you are in Japan and the sushi was fresh and made by a professional after tasting the quality. The waitress was very very friendly and welcoming as well. I can not believe we just walked in and I did not search on Yelp beforehand and I'm so glad I found it this way because wow! I will definitely try to come back when I'm in town again. Thank you so much for amazing sushi experience on my first trip to San Fran! read more

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Tonight is so fun filled during the first night of the winter solstice. Akiko's sushi restaurant has never cease to satisfy me when I appear in front of the hostess, waiter, and the female iron chef whom I sit close to the sushi bar counter. This is my first time I made reservations through OpenTable, and it pays off knowing indoor dining is around at this time. What's behind Union Square's most hidden gem? An upscale sushi bar and restaurant that has almost all random unique types of seafood straight from Japan's Tsukiji Market. Other special main courses like chawanmushi are truly available on the menu. Sushi rolls and appetizers are good for when I go to other sushi restaurants. Nigiris and sashimis are my center of enthusiasm for raw fin fish and shellfish. For tonight's dining experience, I have half dozen different kinds of nigiris delivered to me one at a time. Aori Ika is nothing new. Here are the rest of the raw seafood I have tried. Kawahagi (file fish): this one is special, because it has its fish liver piled on top of it. Glad it's never as bad as chicken liver due to its acquired taste. Nama Hotate (unprocessed scallop): the kind of scallop I like is sustainable compared to mostly processed versions. Kegani (hairy crab): no Hanasaki crab this time, no problem. I like how rich and tasty it is; just like eating crab cakes. :-P Kuruma Ebi (Imperial Shrimp): I'm thinking of having mantis shrimp on the catch of the day, but kuruma is another story. Just when I'm waiting for the next nigiri, a female sushi chef come to the back kitchen. This can take awhile. No, actually she has prepared something well. She peels off the shell perfectly, lemon squeezes, and dose it in a special sauce. Yum-me! It's shrimp head, extra crispy easiness to my mouth! Toro (full fatty tuna): no grade out there is higher than O-toro. Love the quality and the richness of nutrients in the biggest fish. For dessert, it's matcha ice cream with 24 karat gold flakes! The bitter taste of this green tea dessert has a different note since they use different tea powder. If I can come to Akiko's again, I only come on a special occasion, to celebrate for the holidays. Proof of vaccination is always a must have for every dining experience. Without it, reservations ahead of time is useless. Akiko's interior is as vibrant as ever, making this sushi restaurant a warm welcome to locals and tourists alike. The best selection of seafood followed by the remarkable skills of Japanese entrepreneurs makes me feel right at home in the hidden gem that has no fluorescent signage outdoors. I like how my choices make every sushi chefs go in different directions. (^^) read more

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My partner came here for our anniversary and overall had a really great time. The food was delicious and the drinks were really good. With many omakase places you can tell that since they know you're paying for the full dinner, they add a few filler plates or plates that just aren't on par with the others. But at Akiko's, the flavor profiles and combinations of the otsumami were really thought out, multi-dimensional, and delicate. I wasn't a big fan of the yellowtail with tomatoes though, I should have swapped that out. I read another review of Akiko's saying that if they reduce the gimmicks and cut the price a little bit it would be better and I have to agree. Even though it was really great I think it's a bit too expensive. For our omakase dinner + 2 drinks I think it was around ~$800. Each drink was around ~ $30 which is kind of crazy to me even though the drinks were really good. Also, the chef explained the flavor profile of the nigiri pieces to the couple next to us (which were 2 pieces ahead of us) but he didn't do the same to my partner and I which I found a bit weird. Maybe it's because he assumes we heard/were paying attention. Some stand outs: Amadai: The texture of the mushrooms was so good, dipped in the dashi it was so simple but delicious. Chi-ayu: The fried fish was surprisingly light, really tasty Hotate sunomono: I really liked the taste of the tosazu with the scallop. It was really refreshing and light. It was tart tiptoeing on the borderline of sour but it was perfect imo. The ultimate standouts of the overall meal was the goldeneye red snapper and the knife jaw. Kid you not those were some of the best bites I've ever had in my life. Behind the large barrier that is the omakase price, their a-la carte nigiri prices were pretty reasonable. We ended up ordering another piece of those 2 fish and it was equally as amazing as the first time. The pair sitting next to us did the same thing and ordered those 2 haha. I've never had knife jaw before and don't know any other place that has it. I think Akiko's is 4-stars for me because of the price but the goldeneye red snapper and the knife jaw really bumped it up to a 5 for me and I'll die on that hill (and resurrect to come back to Akkiko's for those nigiri pieces). read more

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wonderful experience with good ambience, unique flavors and fish and good omakase service read more

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Amazing. Phenomenal. Thank you. Even before we arrived, the entire experience was professional and easy to enjoy. I made a reservation via OpenTable. They followed up with a text where I had the chance to let them know we would like to do Omakase for 2. Once there, we were greeted and seated quickly. Again, they checked whether we had any dietary restrictions or preferences before we started. Our chef/host was kind, fun, and easy to talk to. He is definitely passionate about food. Everybody working here were so great too. I love the energy of the staff & quality of the food. The setting is bright and open. I can picture it getting loud easily if people were talking loudly like another review mentioned but we didn't have that issue despite the place being active. The best way to explain the vibe is peaceful. Besides the Omakase menu, we had the Giant clam and Freshwater eel. Both are worth a try, but I can never skip out on eel & this one was so darn savory. I was told the Giant Clam is popular in Asia despite only being harvestable in the Pacific NW. It's not too much of a surprise though, popular taste around the world differs. Together, we spent a little under $400 & I would say the lunchtime omakase at $150/pp is a deal. The place seems popular for Omakase, but I'd be down to drop by for a smaller meal. It's quality over quantity here. After this experience, I looked Akikos up and found a great 2013 MarinaTimes article on the restaurant's owner & background. I'm glad to know how much they care about ethically and sustainably sourcing their seafood besides other neat facts. Passion is running through the veins of this business! This is my 2nd time doing Omakase, 1st time in SF, and 1st time for the hubby. TLDR, we had a great time. Food & presentation is top-notch. Keep up the good work! read more

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First time back here since the pandemic and they are still one of the top sushi spots in the city. That being said, a lot has changed. Not sure if it's because of the pandemic or them opening a new omakase spot (or both), but the spark and magic has diminished a bit. Gone is the larger menu that includes lots of unique, seasonal nigiri, izakaya plates and beyond. They are squarely focused on their omakase menu nowadays and the al la carte is pretty much driven by that + a select few other options. You can get omakase everywhere in the city - I always loved Akiko's because you could nerd out with the sushi chef on the interesting fish they brought in that day (nama menu). While they still have some seasonal driven nigiri, it feels understated and like less exciting/rare choices. They still have their amazing warm and friendly hospitality. The sushi counter is still the spot to be, but with the new covid plexiglass you cannot hear or interact with you sushi chef as well and the energy is quite a bit lower. We sat with Mayuki this time and her preparations were excellent. She was very kind and described the nigir quite well. A very humble and delicious meal, despite the evolution from its former self. read more

Gem for sure! Finally got to try akiko's. Was lucky to get a seat walk-in. Waited for about 30 minutes. Got a call that someone had canceled their reservation. Amazing sushi menu, with excellent classics like bluefin tuna, uni and medai. This spot cannot be overlooked. Aside from the omakase, we also ordered some rolls and assorted nigiri. Do not skip on the Kaisen roll, it's topped with salmon ikura and uni -- the perfect bite. One of the top spots in the city that has a quality like this. The price is definitely daunting but their unique creations and freshness make it well worth it. The restaurant is a bit hard to find but it's to the right of a subway, and the door is facing the street. Kaisen: $25 Negi hama: $12 Omakase nigiri: $60 read more

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Service was prompt, on time, and all the staff were very attentive. They even went as far as plating things to fit a left-handed vs. right handed person. My drinks were always filled and plates were taken away at the appropriate times. I was really lucky to be seated in front of Chef Matt and to have the opportunity to watch an artist work on his craft. Along with his high skill, he was very knowledgeable and I appreciate that he saw I wasn't such a talkative person and let me eat in peace. The quality of the fish was fantastic and I had some flashbacks to being in japan eating sushi. The dishes were unique in that there were some twists and flavors that I hadn't considered before with traditional sushi ingredients. Thank you for a great dinner! I'm glad I finally got to experience your dinner service. read more

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I often dined here when I use to work on Bush St pre-Covid as it was one of my go-to Sushi restaurants by work with reservations available online. I decided to bring my friend here for Thanksgiving & they had informed me they moved to a pre-fix menu (no problem, sign my belly up). The quality was as good as I recalled.. so good I had to come back the next week with my other friend. I always end up ordering supplements because I can't get enough of the food here. They have tons of alcohol too if you're a drinker like me :-) The ambiance here is intimate and cozy. It's a delightful place to dine at should you want a special date night, or small celebration. read more

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My long time favorite sushi spot in SF! I have been going to the old location since 2015, this is actually my first time in their new location. Ambiance: bigger place, more upscale setting, good for business lunch or date night Food: fresh and tasty as always. I'm always very happy with Akiko's fish selections and uni selections. My favorite from lunch omakase are the toro and scallops. We also ordered extra pieces including uni and golden eye snapper. Total for 2 ppl lunch omakase with 4 extra pieces of nigiri, two drinks plus tips is around 500 bucks. Nice to have once in a while. read more

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Spend your money elsewhere Food was great People working there are terrible Felt like I was doing them a favor being there........spent $1800 tonight........ read more

I always wanted to come here. I'm so happy I did. All the sushi we ordered was so fresh and delicious I couldn't get enough of it. And yes this place is just a little pricy but we'll worth it. It was a 14 piece omakase course. All the fish was so fresh and delicious. I can't wait to come back again. read more

The new Akikos? The Akiko's related to the original Akiko's? I'm not certain, but the one thing is that it's great sushi and cooked dishes. Did the lunch experience and it's fantastic. Excellent service, beautiful decor, and great sake list. The chef recommended an Iwana long-spine Uni that was one of the best I've ever had, even better than a Siberian Uni I had at the Toyosu market. Also impressive was an excellent milk toast toro and caviar piece. The chawanmushi was delicious and came with a side of chi ayu. I love these whole small fish, always a neglected part of Japanese cuisine here. Overall fantastic and was at a reasonable price point. Definitely will return to try the dinner experience. read more

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Excellent omakase. A bit pricey (we ended up spending $1200 for two people), so it's not something you can do all the time, but it's worth a visit at least once if you live in the city. My favorite was the shokupan, but honestly, everything was excellent. read more

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Early on in my SF fine dining journey, I was lucky enough to try this restaurant - I sat at the sushi counter and basically let the sushi chef take care of me. Three hours and maybe 30 pieces of fish later, I was a really happy man. In COVID times, they still offered great sushi offerings but I decided to pick up their washoku dinner set for my TGIF fine dining take-out. The washoku set included snake river wagyu with vegetables, farm salad and a delicious miso shiru (soup with vegetables and pork belly). There's really nothing better than perfectly cooked wagyu. This meal was outstanding and a great value at $65 (before tax and tip). I'm probably going to go back for their sushi set soon. Once this pandemic is over, I look forward to going one weekend night, sitting at the bar and eating sushi until I drop. Highly recommended!!! This is a business that is definitely worth supporting. read more

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Omakase for lunch was perfection. Pricey but worth every penny. The omakase experience seems divisive; it's a thoughtfully plated, curated meal during which you relinquish control... and it was phenomenal. read more

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Simply a stunning tour de force of a dinning experience. Since staying around the corner and stumbling on it about 15 years ago, I've made it a point to always grab lunch at Akikos on Bush Street. But when I went by yesterday it was closed. Then someone told me they moved to a new location so on a whim, at the last minute, I called to see if my friends and I could get in. Yes, they had space for us but we had to hurry. We got there (ditching the politicians) and embarked on a 2 hour tasting course of the finest sushi you, and some of the most uniquely prepared sushi, you will find. No detail was missed. From the moment we walked in, the service and personalized attention was impeccable. But it comes at a price. The sushi meal was expensive. The drinks were even more so. Especially the bottle of saki (which I didn't even try by my dinning companions ordered without asking the price). On the one hand, you would think, if the bottle of saki was going to be that insanely overpriced they should have let us know. On the other hand, don't order the bottle of saki the waiter is pushing "the opus 1 of saki" without asking the price. A fabulous fantastic meal. A dinning tour de force. And maybe the most expensive dinner I'm going to have in a long long time. It deserves more than 5 stars .... And yet, I do miss the old location. read more

The omakase here was so good! The fried fish was flavorful, crispy, and the meat was sweet. The tuna and caviar over the toasted bread was so buttery, savory, and crispy! Fish was immaculate and omg the best green tea ice cream ever! Packed with green tea flavor and super creamy! read more

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